The composition of cement is very simple, it is made of limestone and clay as the main raw materials, which are crushed, batched and ground to make raw meal, and then fed into the cement kiln to calcine the mature material, and then the clinker is added to the appropriate amount of gypsum and ground finely.

Lu Haoshan proposed to build roads, in addition to capturing a large number of prisoners of war, the cement that had been secretly researched in front of him was also successfully unveiled, and cement, labor, and the vitality of the past few years were restored, and finally the idea of improving Sichuan's transportation was proposed.

Not only for the sake of economic development, but also for strategic reasons.

Looking at everyone's puzzled eyes, Lu Haoshan clapped his hands: "Okay, hearing is false, seeing is believing, and the official won't say much, come here, please Master Lu." ”

It didn't take long for Zhao Gongchang to see a familiar face, this person's name is Lu Dahua, he is the first batch of craftsmen recruited by Lu Haoshan, proficient in masonry, he is the same old man as Xu Xiang, the head of firearms, but these years of firearms are in charge, Lu Dahua is far less important than Xu Xiang.

"The villain meets the adult."

As soon as Lu Dahua saw Lu Haoshan, he immediately saluted respectfully.

Lu Haoshan nodded and said, "Master Lu is exempt, okay, you can show so many squires the cement." ”

"Yes, sir."

Master Lu answered, and after obtaining Lu Haoshan's consent, he asked the two disciples to bring in the materials, including ground cement, fine sand and small stones, etc., and introduced them to everyone, and asked everyone to come forward to check the materials, and then skillfully stirred up the cement in front of everyone, that is, mixed water, cement, sand and gravel together, and finally leveled it with a simple framework............ Zhu Ershou, Cheng Lao Patriarch and others watched it with relish, but Lu Haoshan drank tea on the side, this thing was originally made by him, and he knew the habits of cement very well.

Naturally, he was too lazy to join in the excitement, and Zhao Gongchang didn't have much interest, so he walked in front of Lu Haoshan.

Strangely said, "My lord, you're being too kind to these guys, aren't you?" Think about that Li thief, every time he captures a place, he collects debts and collects stolen goods, and those landlords and old fortunes are not obediently paying for silver? The adults are so polite to them that they are all in control, and if it were me, a decree would be enough. ”

Although these people also have a bit of power, they are not even fart compared to 100,000 elite soldiers.

In Zhao Gongchang's mind, Lu Haoshan also took these people too seriously.

Lu Haoshan took a sip of fragrant tea gently, didn't raise his head, and said lightly: "It won't be you, it's enough to do your part." ”

Zhao Gongchang felt a stirring in his heart when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, my lord, it's the villain who has overstepped." ”

After speaking, he retreated behind Lu Haoshan.

He stood up straight, and there was more fear in his eyes.

Recently, I have been a little bit big and small, and I am a subordinate.

We must distinguish what can and cannot be done, and the big ones can be done at will, but the small ones cannot be overcome, this time it is a warning, as the intelligence director, such a large squire regiment arrived, and so many supplies were transported, but I didn't receive any news at all, besides.

Like Lu Haoshan, the cement he values is only now known.

Obviously, not everything is accessible to you.

Thinking about himself again, he was originally Yuan Shuai's old department.

Those who took refuge in Lu Haoshan halfway are actually not hardcore henchmen, it seems that they have to take a good look at their own code of conduct, otherwise, not only will the current wealth and future be uncertain, but they will have to give away their lives if they don't get it.

Thinking of this, Zhao Gongchang's face became more respectful, and the whole person stood more straight.

Success lies in persistence, and self-knowledge is valuable.

It takes a little time for the cement to condense, and the squires who come from afar also have to set up a banquet for them to wash the dust, just take advantage of the time of condensation to eat the banquet, Lu Haoshan set up a banquet in the lobby, first, this Wangjiangguan is also the most suitable for the lobby to set up a banquet, and secondly, let these people keep watching these cement condensation, the gentleman is frank, lest they suspect that they will drop the bag halfway.

All of them were human spirits, and the atmosphere at the table was harmonious and lively, pushing cups and changing lamps one by one, telling each other some recent situations, interjecting a few jokes from time to time, and the cheerful laughter was heard by the soldiers guarding the city wall of Wangtianguan.

After drinking and talking, I looked at the time, and this meal was eaten for an hour.

After the banquet, Lu Haoshan led everyone to look at the cement slab that was still condensing, but unfortunately it was not completely condensed, and the master craftsman Lu on the side introduced the situation very experienced, saying that it is only preliminary solidification, and if you want to harden completely, it will take at least two days.

Zhu Ershou touched the preliminarily solidified cement slab with some curiosity, and couldn't help but be surprised when he touched it, something that was as soft as mud an hour ago, but now it is hard and cool, it feels like touching a stone, and he pressed it hard with his fingers, and to his surprise, the cement surface only left a shallow finger mark.

"My lord, what's going on?"

Zhu Ershou said in surprise: "It was as soft as mud just now, why is it as hard as a stone now?" This, this is amazing. ”

When everyone heard this, they also followed the example of the old patriarch Zhu to touch the cement slab, and soon they were amazed one by one.

Lu Dahua was happy, and said proudly on the side: "Now it's just a primary solidification, and after two days of complete hardening, you can see it, and then it will not be easy to damage it even if you cut it with a sword, and it will not be damaged in the sun or rain." ”

"Awesome"

Luo Zhong is a businessman, he has been paying attention to it just now, and when he heard Lu Dahua's words, he said with a surprised face: "This cement is really magical, it is as soft as cotton before it hardens, like clay, you can shape it any shape you want, and it is as strong as a stone after it hardens, a good thing, but I don't know how much it costs?" ”

Profit-seeking is the nature of a businessman, as an excellent businessman, Luo Zhong suddenly saw the role and prospect of cement, and he was most concerned about the price.

Lu Haoshan smiled slightly, and said a little casually: "It can only be said that it is less than one-tenth of the bluestone chiseled." ”

One tenth and less than one-tenth, there can be a big difference here, many years of business experience have trained Luo Zhong's pair of poisonous eyes, Lv Dahua before the test, Luo Zhong noticed those materials, found that cement is some unknown, powdery things, and then water and sand and gravel, with his experience to know that the cost of this cement should not be very high, as long as the cost can be controlled, the future of this cement is unlimited.

"Adults, villains are willing to cooperate with adults."

The opportunity was rare, and Luo Zhong immediately expressed his heart.

Since ancient times, what businessman has made the most money, it must be the official businessman, and the cooperation with the government, with the blessing of the government, it is difficult not to get rich.

"Adults and villains are willing to cooperate."

"How can cooperation be without me, Zhao."

After Luo Zhong spoke, a few clever squires asked for cooperation, some followed the trend, and some intended to get closer to Lu Haoshan.

Unexpectedly, Lu Haoshan refused: "You haven't taken a closer look at this cement, and the affairs of the Great Western Army have not been dealt with, and the official can't spare time to deal with the road repair for a while, so let's take this cement slab back in a while, and study it carefully, and the official also ordered the military advisor Mr. Li to use cement to build a solid Jianmen Pass, and build a new cement road in Chengdu City, when the time comes, you can also experience it, today is mainly to sell prisoners." ”

As soon as they heard about the sale of prisoners, the people present suddenly came to their senses, cement is a prospect, but this captives are a real benefit, most of them are facing the problem of manpower shortage, and there is a great demand for labor.

Seeing that everyone listened carefully to what they said, and no one interjected, Lu Haoshan continued: "The captured soldiers will not be sold, these people are not easy to take care of, and if they are not careful, they will have to get into trouble, so as not to cause trouble, now it is mainly the people of Daxi, most of them are young men and women and craftsmen, and then the principle of the highest price will be obtained, and they can be bought and sold freely, but there is one rule, which can only be bought and sold in Sichuan, and must not be sold to other places, let alone sold to foreign countries and humiliated by others." ”

After a pause, Lu Haoshan continued: "By the way, add one, no matter what the price you offer, if the government feels that it is necessary, you can buy it back unconditionally at the original price, you have no opinion, right?" ”

Capturing so many people, the main thing is to supplement the labor and population of Sichuan, Lu Haoshan doesn't want these guys to sell them to other places in order to pursue profits, many people yearn for the Central Plains culture, and they also like the women of the Central Plains very much, Lu Haoshan also doesn't want Chinese compatriots to be sold to foreign countries to be humiliated, so they can't sell people to Sichuan.

As for the last one, it is out of the need for the future, the society is constantly progressing, and the slave society cannot last, and now for the sake of development, for the sake of lightening the burden, for the sake of raising funds, these captives are sold, leaving a successor, and when the situation permits, the freedom of these people is redeemed, which is conducive to the stability and development of society.

Although the conditions are a little strange, especially the last one, there is a need to redeem the original price unconditionally, but the squires do not have any opinions, and they can redeem the original price in a few years, which is a natural good thing, and I can't wait to redeem it at that time, this is a business that makes money without losing money, how can there be any objection?

Fools object.

After the negotiation was settled, Lu Haoshan was not verbose, called the official in charge of the quartermaster, and instructed him to bring a group of squires to select and bid.

After everyone left, Lu Haoshan breathed a long sigh of relief, now it's okay, these captives have a place to go, and they can also raise a lot of money, and the money for rewards and pensions will be settled.

In five years, the first three years have to recuperate, and the last two years have begun to restore taxes, so many troops have to be fed, and building so many firearms has to continue to burn money.

"The adults are really kind-hearted, the prisoners who were sold still want to be ransomed, and they are strictly not allowed to sell Sichuan, these people meet the adults, and it can be regarded as their creation."

Zhao Gongchang complimented.

Lu Haoshan waved his hand and said: "It's just an idea, I don't know tomorrow today, let's talk about it later." ”

"Yes, my lord, then, what are we going to do now?"

"Wait"

Lu Haoshan squinted his eyes and said: "Now that the overall situation has been decided, it depends on whether Dashan and Zhang Rui can fight or not, whether they can arrest that yellow tiger for the official." ”

(To be continued)