The composition of cement is very simple. It is made of limestone and clay main raw materials, crushed, ground and finely ground into raw materials, and then fed into a cement kiln to calcinate the clinker, and then grind it into finely. It is convenient and simple to make, but it is very useful and can be widely used in economics, life and national defense.

Lu Haoshan proposed to build roads. In addition to capturing a large number of prisoners of war, the cement that was secretly researched before was successfully released. Cement and labor have the vitality to recover in recent years, and finally brought up the idea of ​​improving Sichuan's transportation.

Not only for the needs of economic development, these principles are also of great strategic significance.

Looking at the puzzled eyes of everyone, Lu Haoshan clapped his hands: "Okay, hearing is false, seeing is true, I won't say much. Please come, please ask Dajiang Lu."

Not long after, Zhao Gongchang saw a familiar face. This man was named Lu Dahua. He was the first group of craftsmen recruited by Lu Haoshan. He was proficient in mud and tiles. He was the same group of old men as Xu Xiang, the general manager of firearms. However, in recent years, Lu Dawuhuohua was far less important than Xu Xiang.

"Goodbye to the Lord." As soon as Lu Dahua saw Lu Haoshan, he immediately saluted respectfully.

Lu Haoshan nodded and said, "Lu Dajiang is exempt from gifts. Okay, you can demonstrate cement to so many gentry."

"Yes, sir."

Dajiang Lu responded. After Lu Haoshan's approval, he asked the two disciples to carry the materials in. There were ground cement, fine sand and small stones, etc., and introduced them to everyone. He asked everyone to come forward to check the materials, and then skillfully stir the cement in front of everyone, that is, mixing water, cement, sand and stones together, and finally smoothing it with a simple frame...

Zhu Ershou, the old patriarch Cheng and others watched with relish, but Lu Haoshan was drinking tea by himself. This thing was made by him. He knew the habits of cement very well, so he was too lazy to join in the fun. Zhao Gongchang was not very interested. When he walked to Lu Haoshan, he said strangely: "Sir, you are too polite to these guys. Think about the Li thief, every time he captured the land, he would collect debts and recover stolen money. The landlords and wealthy people paid the money obediently? The sir was too polite to them, so they were all scrupulous. If it were me, a decree would be enough."

Although these people have some power, they are nothing compared to the 100,000 elite soldiers. In Zhao Gongchang's mind, Lu Haoshan took these people too seriously.

Lu Haoshan sipped a sip of fragrant tea, without raising his head, and said lightly: "It's not you, it's enough to do your duty."

Zhao Gongchang was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, sir. It's a villain who has passed away."

After saying that, he retreated behind Lu Haoshan, stood straight, and his eyes were filled with a look of fear.

Recently, I have been a little too big or too small. As a subordinate, I must distinguish what I can do and what I can’t do. If I can do it, I can do it at will, but if I do it, I cannot overcome it. This time it is a warning. As the intelligence supervisor, I have arrived, a group of gentry such a large has arrived. I also transported so much supplies, but I have not received any news at all. In addition, I only now know that cement that Lu Haoshan values ​​is as important as that of him. It is obvious that not everything is accessible to me.

I think that I was originally Yuan Shuai's old subordinate and who defected to Lu Haoshan in the middle, but in fact, I can't be considered a die-hard confidant. It seems that I have to carefully examine my behavioral principles. Otherwise, not only will the wealth in front of me be unsafe, but my future future will be lost, and I will have to give up my life if I don't have a good life.

Thinking of this, Zhao Gongchang's expression was more respectful and his whole body stood up straighter.

Success is important in persistence, and people are important in knowing themselves.

The cement needs a little time to condense, and the gentry from afar also had to hold a banquet for them and take advantage of the time to condense. Lu Haoshan held a banquet in the lobby. First, Wangjiang Pass was the most suitable banquet in the lobby, and secondly, these people kept watching the cement condense, and gentlemen were open and honest, so that they would not suspect that they would lose their bags halfway.

Everyone here was full of talented people, and the atmosphere on the table was harmonious and lively. They were talking about the recent situations, and there were a few jokes from time to time. The cheerful laughter was heard by the soldiers guarding the walls of Wangtian Pass.

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

After the banquet, Lu Haoshan led everyone to see the cement slabs that were still solidifying. Unfortunately, it had not completely solidified yet. Lu Dajiang, who was standing by, introduced the situation with great experience and said that it was only initial solidification, and it would take at least two days to completely harden it.

Zhu Ershou touched the initial solidified cement board with curiosity, and was shocked. An hour ago, something soft like a mud was hard and cold now. It felt like touching a stone. He pressed it with his fingers, which surprised him that the cement surface only left a shallow finger mark.

"Sir, what's going on?" Zhu Ershou said in surprise: "It was as soft as mud just now, but why is it as hard as a stone now? This is so amazing."

When everyone heard this, they all touched the cement board like the old patriarch Zhu, and soon they became amazed.

Lu Dahua was happy and said proudly from the side: "Now it is just a primary solidification. After two days, you will see it. Even if you cut it with a sword, it will not be damaged easily, and it will not be damaged even if it is exposed to the sun and rain."

"Awesome." Luo Zhong is a businessman. He had been paying attention just now. When he heard Lu Dahua's words, he said in surprise: "This cement is really magical. It is as soft as cotton before it becomes hard, like mud. You can shape any shape. After it becomes hard, it is as strong as a stone. A good thing is just not sure how much it is made?"

Pursuing profit is the nature of a businessman. As an excellent businessman, Luo Zhong suddenly saw the role and prospects of cement, and what he was most concerned about was the issue of price.

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

One tenth and less than one tenth, there can be a big difference here. After years of business experience, Luo Zhong has developed a pair of poisonous eyes. Before Lu Dahua tried, Luo Zhong noticed those materials and found that cement was unknown, powdery things, and then water and sand. Based on his experience, he knew 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.

"Sir, villain is willing to cooperate with adults." The opportunity is rare, and Luo Zhong immediately expressed his feelings.

Since ancient times, any businessman has made the most money, it must be the officials and businessmen. If they cooperate with the government and have the protection of the government, it is difficult to make money without making a fortune.

"Sir, villains are willing to cooperate."

"How can cooperation be less than me, Mr. Zhao?"

After Luo Zhong spoke, several clever squires asked for cooperation, some followed the trend, while others deliberately tried to get closer to Lu Haoshan.

Unexpectedly, Lu Haoshan refused: "You haven't looked at this cement carefully yet, and the matter of the Great Western Army has not been handled yet, so I can't take time to deal with the road construction. Let's do this. You can take this cement board back later. Let's study it carefully first. The officer also ordered the military advisor Mr. Li to use cement to build Jianmen Pass, and build a new cement road in Chengdu City. You can also experience it at that time. Today, it is mainly about selling prisoners."

When they heard about selling prisoners, the people present suddenly felt energetic. Cement was the prospect, but this prisoner had real benefits. Most people faced the problem of insufficient staff and had a great demand for labor.

Seeing that everyone listened to him carefully and no one interrupted, Lu Haoshan continued, "The captured soldiers will not be sold. These people are not easy to take care of. If they are not careful, they will cause trouble if they are not careful, so as not to cause trouble. Now it is mainly the people in the West, most of them are young men and women and craftsmen. At that time, they will get the principle of those with higher prices and can be traded freely. However, there is one thing that can only be sold in Sichuan, and they must not be sold outside the country, and they must not be sold outside the country and be humiliated by others."

After pausing, Lu Haoshan continued, "By the way, let's add one, no matter what the price you offer, if the government feels that it is necessary, you can buy it back unconditionally for the original price. Do you have no objection?"

Capturing so much population is mainly to supplement Sichuan's labor and population. Lu Haoshan doesn't want these guys to sell them to other places in order to pursue profit. Many foreigners yearn for the Central Plains culture and like the women in the Central Plains very much. Lu Haoshan doesn't want Chinese compatriots to be sold to Gentiles and be humiliated, so they are restricted from selling people to Sichuan.

As for the last one, it is out of future needs. Society is constantly progressing, and slave society cannot last. Now, for development, to reduce the burden, to prepare funds to sell these prisoners, leaving one behind, and after the situation allows, the freedom of these people will be redeemed, which is conducive to the stability and development of society.

Although the conditions are a bit strange, especially the last one, which requires unconditional redemption of the original price, the gentry has no objection. It can still be redeemed for a few years without hesitation. This is a natural good thing. I am eager to redeem it. This is a business that is stable and I will not lose money. How can I oppose it?

The fool opposes.

After the negotiations were completed, Lu Haoshan did not talk much. He called the officials in charge of military supplies and ordered him to bring a group of gentry to choose and bid.

After everyone left, Lu Haoshan breathed a sigh of relief. Now that these prisoners have a place to go, they can also raise a large amount of money, and the money for rewards and pensions will be settled.

In five years, we had to rest for the first three years, and tax revenue began to be restored in the next two years. So many troops had to support us, and we had to keep burning money to build so many firearms. If we were not in charge of our family, we would not know that the firewood and rice were expensive. In order to make more money, Lu Haoshan could be said to have tried his best.

"The lord is really kind-hearted. The prisoners who sold want to redeem them, and they still strictly ordered that they should not be sold in Sichuan. It is their fate to meet these people." Zhao Gongchang complimented.

Lu Haoshan waved his hand and said, "It's just an idea. I don't know what happened tomorrow. Let's talk about it later."

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

"Wait" Lu Haoshan narrowed his eyes and said, "The overall situation is determined now, it depends on whether Dashan and Zhang Rui compete with each other. Can they capture the yellow tiger back to me?" (To be continued...)

373 Be kind-hearted:
Chapter completed!