In the laboratory, Cao Shuo is still pondering the mining of lime mines, and he is also thinking about building roads.

Since it is preparing to build a cement road from Xuchang to Luoyang, it will require a large number of manpower.

But now is the Three Kingdoms era, and manpower has never been a problem.

During this period, many people had no land to plant, and they were usually busy with handicrafts and other things to maintain their livelihood.

There are also some people who usually work as casual workers, and their lifestyle is similar to today's Sanhe God.

That's a huge waste of labor.

Cao Shuo immediately recruited workers in the magazine, and as soon as it was published, many strong men who did not have jobs in the vicinity ran to the lime mine base.

Originally, Cao Shuo was going to find 3,000 people first, go to the mine to study first, and then take on the position of a big brother later, so that he could bring new people.

However, Cao Shuo didn't expect that just the release of one issue of the magazine would directly pour over more than 8,000 people.

This directly filled the ore base, and in desperation, Cao Shuo transferred his manpower to road construction.

Now the people who are mining, burning cement, and building roads are almost the same, and Cao Shuo directly started work.

However, people who saw the magazine still kept running to Cao Shuo, and only two weeks later, Cao Shuo's labor force here reached 30,000 people.

This ...... It's a little uncomfortable.

Just think about it, how much do you have to cook just to cook, and there is also the problem of food transportation, Cao Shuo can only let people send it from Xuchang, and even let his Flying Tigers come over to cook.

In addition, Cao Shuo hurriedly published an article in the magazine, saying that his base has temporarily closed to workers, and asked everyone to prepare for the next issue of recruitment.

"Come on, everyone, today's menu is stir-fried pork!"

Cao Shuo is on the construction site, and when he has time, he also devotes himself to labor.

The workers received a lot of money, fifteen copper plates a day, and a bonus at the end of the month.

In addition, Cao Shuo also divided these workers into hundreds of groups, which were judged every week, and whoever was in the top 100 could be rewarded.

In terms of eating, Cao Shuo also arranged meat food for these workers as much as possible, so that they could engage in heavy physical labor.

With such a generous reward from Cao Shuo, these workers also worked hard.

"The Yuan family is about to be wiped out, and the road from Xuchang to Jicheng can be built in the future, and it will be convenient to manage the Hebei area in the future."

Seeing that the road was being built very smoothly, Cao Shuo was already thinking about another road in his heart.

But......

A month later, Cao Shuo had no money.

These three industries blossomed together, and now Cao Shuo is really a little out of money.

"Hey......"

Cao Shuo couldn't help but purse his lips and looked at his empty small vault again.

Originally, the initial investment was large enough, and as soon as the road was repaired and then mined, I was about to put myself into it.

"Hey...... There's no money for this, so I have to find someone. ”

After thinking about it again and again, Cao Shuo decided to find someone who could always meet his requirements.

Xun Yu.

"What? What does a loan mean? ”

Xun Yu heard Cao Shuo's intention, and his shocked eyes were about to pop out.

"The so-called loan means that I ask you to borrow money, and then I will repay you the interest according to the principal at that time!" Cao Shuo smiled slightly, and stretched out two fingers at Xun Yu: "After three months, I will return the principal to you plus one-fifth of the interest." ”

"This ......"

Xun Yu stroked his beard and thought for a while, and said slowly: "Why are you idle and have nothing to do to open a factory, and spend so much money to build roads, I really don't know what you think, that thing is something that invests money......

"Hey, hey!"

Cao Shuo smiled slightly, and then continued: "Teacher, don't worry, this thing will definitely make money, and I will definitely return the money to you in three months!" ”

"Why?"

Xun Yu glanced at Cao Shuo, and then continued: "Even if you are Cao Cao's son, now you are borrowing money from the treasury, and I can't lend it to you easily!" ”

"Don't worry!"

Cao Shuo patted Xun Yu on the shoulder, and then continued: "I will definitely be able to pay it back, I will use my reputation as a guarantee." ”

"Forget it!"

Xun Yu waved his hand helplessly, and said slowly: "I can lend you money, but I must pay it back, otherwise your father will probably kill me, and by the way, he will also kill you!" ”

"Hey, teacher, when did I cheat you?" Cao Shuo smiled and followed Xun Yu out to carry the money.

But there is one thing to say, Xun Yu is ...... Cao Shuo It's still very interesting.

Although Xun Yu had a bunch of worries in his heart, he was ruthless in the end and lent the money to Cao Shuo.

"Take off from Wuhu!"

Cao Shuo got the money, made up the capital chain that was about to break, and recruited thousands of workers by the way.

This time, Cao Shuo really let go of his hands and did it with confidence, the money was in place, and the progress of the work was also advancing by leaps and bounds.

Half a year has passed in a blink of an eye, and now Yuan Tan has been killed by Cao Cao, and the other two Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi continue to flee frantically to the north, and Jicheng has already reached Cao Cao's hands.

At the same time, Cao Cao and the soldiers had been in a strange place for so long.

Although there was a supply of compressed biscuits and grain and grass, all the soldiers and generals, including Cao Cao, were emaciated.

Cao Cao came over this time, although he wanted to directly take all of Yuan Shao's territory in his heart, but now the army's morale has gradually become weak, so Cao Cao is ready to withdraw after saying cruel words to the two Yuan brothers.

"I'll wait until I'm back to fix it for a while, and then I'll punish you guys......"

Cao Cao thought silently in his heart, and then issued the order to retreat.

First crossing the mountains, then crossing the Yellow River, suddenly, Cao Cao's soldiers stopped.

"Lord, there seems to be something wrong ahead!"

A herald staggered to Cao Cao's side, with a look of horror in his eyes that could not be concealed.

"What do you see?"

Hearing this, Cao Cao was also taken aback, suspecting that something had happened to Xuchang.

But this is very strange, I also received a letter from Xun Yu a few days ago, saying that everything is fine in Xuchang!

"Front ......"

The soldier swallowed and said with a ghostly expression, "There is a ...... ahead." A very strange thing, it looks like a road. ”

"Huh?"

Cao Cao was suddenly confused by the second monk.

A strange road appears?

Could it be that this soldier was frightened by this road?

Cao Cao frowned, and ordered a few soldiers to go and check, and he also followed on horseback.

After a while, Cao Cao saw a gray-blue flat continent in front of him, which was enough for six or seven carriages to go hand in hand.

This road is also like a gray python, winding towards the location of Xuchang.

And the most incredible thing is that the road is as smooth as a bronze mirror, and it looks like it was cut out of a boulder.

"This ...... What the hell is this! Cao Cao exclaimed.