Soon, the steward brought in a worker.

Glancing at each other up and down, Han Zhen asked, "What's your name?" ”

"County magistrate, my name is Lu Jiu."

Lu Jiu was a little nervous, and there was a hint of excitement in his tone.

Han Zhen asked again: "You burned out the cement?" ”

"I don't know if it's not, the gray powder, after pouring water for a while, will turn into stone, which is very similar to what Steward Yang said before."

Lu Jiu was also a little unsure, so he didn't dare to say too much.

Hearing this, Han Zhen immediately ordered, "Take me to have a look." ”

Follow Lu Jiu to a clearing where a pile of gray fine powder is piled up on the ground.

On the side, there are also several solidified cement blocks.

Han Zhen's eyes lit up, and he grabbed a handful of powder with his hand and felt it carefully, and found that compared with the cement in his previous life, it was slightly rough.

Then he looked at the cement block again.

I tapped it with my finger and found that the hardness was good.

Patting the ash powder in his hand, Han Zhen got up and said, "Is there a hammer?" ”

"Yes!"

The steward nodded, and immediately fetched a hammer.

Han Zhen raised his chin towards the cement block and ordered, "Knock hard!" ”

The steward didn't say a word, picked up the hammer and smashed it.

After only two blows, the cement block fell apart.

Seeing this scene, Han Zhen frowned slightly.

Obviously, the strength of these cements after solidification is too poor to meet the use standards.

Lu Jiu looked disappointed and blamed himself: "County magistrate, let you run for nothing." ”

Han Zhen comforted: "It's not easy for you to do this step, and you can find the steward to get the reward later." ”

"This ...... Thank you, County Magistrate! ”

Lu Jiu was stunned for a moment, and then thanked him with a grateful face.

I didn't expect to fail, but there was also a reward.

"During this time, you don't have to work, specialize in firing cement, carefully ponder the ratio of lime to clay and iron ore, try different furnace temperatures, and don't be afraid of failure. If you can make it, I will open a cement factory in the future and let you be in charge! ”

Although the strength of cement is not enough, it is a big step, at least in the right direction.

"Don't worry, the county magistrate, I will definitely be able to do it!"

Lu Jiu's heart was surging, and he patted his chest and reassured.

He knew that the turning point had come to change his fate.

"Then it's settled!"

Han Zhen smiled, turned his head to the steward and ordered, "Cooperate with Lu Jiu more in the future." ”

"I'm provincial."

The steward nodded solemnly.

After Han Zhen left, everyone looked at Lu Jiu with envious eyes.

It's not that no one has tried to burn cement, but after successive failures, many people chose to give up, and he was the only one who persevered.

Out of the lime kiln, Han Zhen went back to the house halfway up the mountain.

I happened to bump into Chef Shen.

She carried a food box, as if she was going to the market to deliver food to An Niang and them.

Seeing Han Zhen, Chef Shen was very happy, and hurriedly asked, "Ah Lang is back, can you have dinner?" ”

"I dealt with it at the salt factory, don't worry about me, you're busy."

Han Zhen waved his hand and ordered, "When you go to deliver food, help me call the little worm back by the way." ”

"Okay."

Chef Shen responded in one bite.

After passing through the hanging flower gate and entering the second courtyard, I saw Zhu Zhengze and a group of scribes eating in the living room.

"County magistrate."

Zhu Zhengze and the others were about to get up to greet them, but they saw Han Zhen's palms pressed and motioned for them to sit down.

"Eat yours."

Han Zhen smiled slightly, moved a round stool and sat down, poured a cup of herbal tea for himself, and chatted, "What's going on in the school?" ”

A scribe reported: "County magistrate, more and more children have come to the school in recent days, and the school is a little crowded. ”

In the past, everyone was poor, and after the adults went to farm, the children would help with some housework, dig up some wild vegetables, and look for wild fruits.

Now it's different, men work, and women farm to fill the stomach of the family.

The school does not charge money, so naturally more and more villagers are willing to send their children to the school.

I don't want to be a child, I just want to be able to read and do arithmetic, and I can find a decent job when I get older in the future.

Han Zhen Zhengse said: "If it is not enough, it will be expanded, and the matter of education should not be taken lightly." The money needed for the expansion of the school will be made an account and submitted to Zhu Zhengze for approval. ”

The scribe replied, "I know." ”

After a few more small talks, the worm hurried in.

Taking off the hat on his head, the little worm wiped the sweat on his face and asked, "Second Brother Han, what's the matter with me?" ”

Han Zhen instructed: "You arrange the affairs of the patrol team today, and go to the county seat tomorrow to find me, and I have an errand for you." ”

"Good!"

The little worm didn't ask any errands, and nodded directly.

……

……

Licheng County.

Since occupying Jinan Mansion, Li Heihu has no next move.

It's not that she doesn't want to, it's that she can't move.

The rebellion between Li Tianwang and Lei Han caught her off guard.

Although he killed Li Tianwang that night, Lei Han took five or six hundred of his subordinates to defect, which also caused the Black Mountain Cottage to suffer heavy losses.

Fortunately, with her bravery, she almost wiped out the elite of the Xingde army led by Xing Wanli.

The next day, he fought with Uncle Zhang at Maoling Mountain outside the city.

Uncle Zhang was defeated and fled at night, but he could kill 1,000 enemies and lose 800.

Originally, there were 800 cavalry plus 3,000 foot soldiers, but only 300 cavalry survived, and less than 1,000 foot soldiers.

Fortunately, the prestige of King Li Tianwang of Montenegro over the years has played a role.

The peasant army and the bandits of the green forest road defected constantly, and in a short period of time, 80,000 people were gathered.

80,000 people!

It seems like a lot, but whether it is Li Heihu or Mr. Yin, they are very clear in their hearts.

These 80,000 people are just a rabble.

The combat power of 80,000 people is not even comparable to the thousands of people in the Black Mountain Cottage before.

Moreover, these people who came to defect also had their own ghosts.

During this time, Li Heihu has been busy integrating these people, and now it is the last moment.

The remnant sun is like blood.

There was a depressing atmosphere throughout Licheng County.

Even if Li Heihu ordered that the people in the city should not be plundered, the people still couldn't help but panic in their hearts.

The doors of the shops in the eastern and western cities are closed.

The shouting and shouting that originally filled the streets and alleys has also disappeared.

The restaurant and tea shop are still open, but the customers have been replaced by thieves and bandits.

Located in a house in the north of the city, three strong men walked out of it.

The three of them wore a gorgeous brocade robe, a soft-footed hood on their heads, and a pair of moire gold-threaded boots under their feet.

Dressed gorgeously, but his words and deeds are like an old farmer, which makes people think of an idiom.

Mu monkey and crown!

The first person named Sun Gen was originally a miner in Zhangqiu County.

Because the county did not collect the money, the owner of the mine was ordered by the county magistrate and forcibly levied 30,000 yuan, and the owner turned around and transferred the money to the miners.

Seeing that he couldn't survive anymore, Sun Gen killed the mine manager in a fit of rage and led hundreds of miners to rebel.

Subsequently, with lightning speed, it swept through the nearby villages of Zhangqiu County, enveloping more than 30,000 people.

After the setback of the attack on the county seat, Sun Gen was a little at a loss, and at this moment, he learned that Li Heihu had captured Licheng County, so he immediately came with more than 30,000 people.

At first, Sun Gen still had the intention of belonging.

When I learned that there were actually only more than 1,000 people in Black Mountain Village, my mind immediately changed.

He has more than 30,000 men under him, and he is the most powerful party, how can he be willing to submit to a woman.

In the past few days, Sun Gen has secretly contacted other bandit leaders.

After getting the assurances of those bandits, Sun Gen's actions gradually became arrogant, and his attitude towards Li Heihu became more and more contemptuous.

At this time, a slightly young man on the side spoke: "Big brother, this girl surnamed Li suddenly called us over, for what?" ”

He is Sun Gen's younger brother and is called Sun Zu.

Sun Gen spat and said disdainfully: "Who knows, this girl will toss people." ”

"Haha, didn't the eldest brother try that girl, otherwise how would I know that she would toss people."

Sun Zu laughed lewdly and opened a yellow tone.

Hearing this, Sun Gen licked his lips, and a lewd light flashed in his eyes: "Don't say it, Li Heihu's girl is really energetic, and when there is a chance in the future, Lao Tzu must give it a try!" ”

As soon as he thought of Li Heihu's tall figure and cold face, Sun Gen's heart swelled with anger.

The three of them came all the way to the mansion, and after entering the lobby, they found that there were already many people sitting in the lobby.

In addition to a few leaders of the Black Mountain Village, the leaders of the large and small forces who came to defect have all arrived, and they are the only ones left.

Li Heihu sat in the first place, his face was like frost.

Seeing this, Sun Gen arched his hand, and said with a light smile: "Hehe, I just favored the concubine, and I delayed for a while, Li is not strange!" ”

As soon as the words fell, several masters of the Black Mountain Cottage immediately glared angrily.

Li Heihu glanced at him with a pair of phoenix eyes that were not sad or happy, and said in a cold tone: "Master Sun will take a seat first." ”

Sun Gen smiled proudly and walked to the position of Li Heihu's head and sat down.

This position was supposed to belong to Mr. Yin, but this time the meeting did not come.

Li Heihu didn't seem to see it, and said, "I am very grateful that you can help me." At present, there is some time, and Hebei Gaotuo Mountain will not last long, and when the Western Army will free up its hands, it will come to attack us. ”

As soon as these words came out, the faces of everyone in the lobby changed.

"The Western Army is coming?"

"Does Master Li have a countermeasure?"

"The county town of Licheng is high and thick, we are waiting to guard the city, and the western army will not be able to enter."

“……”

In their hearts, the Western Army is invincible.

It is as strong as Fang La, and it is like tofu in front of the Western Army, and it will break when you touch it lightly.

"Quiet!"

Li Heihu snorted lightly.

After the chattering voices in the lobby dissipated, she spoke again: "As the saying goes, a snake cannot do without a head, and a bird does not fly without wings. I am ready to combine your troops and horses into one army and intensify training, so that I may not be without the strength to fight. ”

When the words fell, everyone's expressions were different.

Suddenly, a voice sounded: "But I don't know who will be the leader after the partnership?" ”

Hearing this, the six masters of the Black Mountain Cottage said as a matter of course: "Naturally, we are the masters!" ”

Sun Gen felt that the opportunity had come, and quickly glanced at his younger brother.

Seeing this, Sun Zu immediately said loudly: "I think it's inappropriate." ”

The sixth master sneered: "Why is it not appropriate? This Licheng County was brought down by my Black Mountain Village, if we don't take it in, you don't know which mountain pimple you are in. ”

"That's not true."

At this time, Sun Gen slowly spoke: "It is true that Licheng County is laid by you, but since it is a partnership, it is natural who is powerful and who is the leader!" ”

"Makes sense!"

Li Heihu nodded.

Well?

Is this crazy?

Sun Gen and the others were stunned, they didn't expect Li Heihu to speak for themselves.

Li Heihu looked around the hall and asked, "According to this calculation, Sun Dang's family has the most manpower, which of you agrees with Sun Dang's family?" ”

After a short silence, everyone immediately opened their mouths.

There are those who agree with it and those who reject it.

Li Heihu looked at everyone quietly, with a hint of banter hidden in the depths of his eyes.

While everyone was arguing, a whistle like a night owl suddenly sounded in the city.

"Do it!"

Li Heihu spat out two words lightly, and then pulled out a horse chopping knife.

Swish!

The sword slashed through a cold light.

Sun Gen's huge head suddenly rose to the sky.

The gushing blood splashed Sun Zu's face, and before he could come back to his senses, the narrow chopping knife swung again.

The next moment, several masters of the Black Mountain Cottage drew their swords one after another, shouting to join the battle group.

For a moment, there was chaos in the lobby.

"Li Heihu, you don't talk about morality...... Yes!!! ”

"I'm convinced, I'm convinced, don't kill me!"

"Fuck, fight with them!"

“……”

After a while, the hall of the government returned to calm.

Li Heihu was covered in blood, a horse chopping knife was on his shoulder, he glanced at the corpses all over the ground, and ordered in a cold tone: "You wait for the troops to go to various camps, gather them in one place, and if there is resistance, you will be killed!" ”

"Order!"

Several leaders responded with their fists clasped together.

In the past few days, they have been holding a fire in their hearts.

If it weren't for Li Heihu to let them not act rashly, I am afraid that they would have slaughtered this group of birds a long time ago.

To be honest, it is easy to kill these bandits, but after killing, how to gather their subordinates is a problem.

Li Heihu has been laying out for the past few days, and seeing that the time is ripe, he casually found an excuse to gather these bandit leaders together and kill them.

(End of chapter)