During this period, the entire commune's manpower and material resources were allocated to delivering materials for Lantian and Wugong production, and many things were temporarily put on hold.
This time the malaria epidemic has come to an end, and the rest is left to Sun Simiao and the others.
As long as the material supply keeps up and there are no new illnesses, I believe this wave of epidemics will disappear soon.
The loom that Zhang San wanted has now been developed. After experiments by women in the village, this loom is much more convenient than the existing looms and can greatly improve work efficiency.
As for the work of spinning thread, this is basically the same.
It's just a pity that there is no cotton at this time, and the kind of cotton cloth Zhang San wants cannot be made.
However, this matter is not difficult for Zhang San. Now that the north is stable, Zhang San plans to ask the caravan to bring back cotton seeds when they go out, and then plant them in Zhangjia Village.
Being close to the origin of raw materials can also greatly save production costs.
In fact, there was cotton at this time, but it was kapok. This kind of cotton was okay as a pillow filling, but it was difficult to use it to spin thread.
Before the Song Dynasty, China only had cotton with twisted silk sides. The cotton with wooden characters did not appear until the Song Dynasty.
The origin of cotton is in Arabia and India. If Zhang San wants cotton seeds, he can only give them to the caravan.
Zhang San wanted to plant cotton not only to spin and weave cloth, to provide a stable job for the women, but also to produce cotton-padded jackets and quilts, so that they would no longer be afraid of the cold in winter.
Just when Zhang San was thinking about how to quickly find cotton seeds to raise seedlings, Zhang Fu told Zhang San that a Hu businessman came outside, claiming to be a friend of the lord, named Oris.
Zhang San was stunned for a moment when he heard the name, but he soon became happy.
"Invite him in quickly."
Last year Oris brought pumpkins. I don’t know what surprises he can bring to Zhang San this time.
Especially the black fire oil that I wanted, I wonder if he brought some for me.
However, it is too troublesome to transport this thing, the smell is strong, and it is very unsafe. I guess Oris will not bring it.
After all, I traveled a long distance to Chang'an to do business, so carrying those things was a big burden.
I haven’t seen him for more than a year, but Oris seems to have stayed the same, with the same beard and the same enthusiasm.
When he saw Zhang San, he used the highest etiquette in their country to pay homage to Zhang San, and even kissed Zhang San's shoes. This habit made Zhang San very uncomfortable.
Mainly because it feels unhygienic.
But this is a custom for others to show respect, and it’s hard for Zhang San to say anything more. There are many different customs and religions in that ghost place.
I just don’t know if it was unified by Muhammad at this time.
"Dear Lord, Auris would like to express my gratitude to you. I heard that you are now a Marquis. I specially brought a gift to wish the Marquis a long life."
Oris said as he presented an exquisite wooden box to Zhang San.
Zhang San took it easily and almost didn't let it go, just because the wooden box didn't look big, but it was very heavy. It was estimated to weigh more than ten kilograms.
Zhang San opened the box very curiously, and suddenly there was a flash of golden light, which almost blinded Zhang San.
It turned out that everything inside was gold, piece by piece, which made Zhang San very happy.
Although there is gold at home, this is the first time that Zhang San received so much gold at once.
But seeing the gift that Oris brought, Zhang San felt very defensive, but don't ask yourself to do anything.
So Zhang San closed the lid quietly, ready to see what Oris had to say.
"My friends from far away are so considerate. I deserve such an expensive gift!" Zhang San said.
"Oh! Dear Marquis, this is my little thought. I hope you will accept it. With your support last year, the goods I brought back were very popular with the people of our country. I am here to congratulate Your Majesty on his appointment.
Jin Jue, on the other hand, I also want to continue to do business with you, Sir Sir."
Hearing that Oris only wanted to do business with him, Zhang San happily accepted the gift.
"Then I'm disrespectful, I just don't know if you have any clues about what I asked you to help me find last year?" Zhang San accepted the gold brick and asked.
"Oh! Dear Lord Marquis, after I returned, I mobilized my family's strength to search for it. I found some of the things you mentioned. I don't know if they are what you want."
Zhang San was not used to Oris adding the word "Oh!" every time he spoke, but when he heard that Oris had been found, Zhang San asked excitedly: "Where is it? Show me?"
"Oh! Dear Marquis, please see if these are the things." Oris took out a small cloth bag from his arms and poured out the contents. "
It was filled with seeds and other things. Zhang San saw a few golden corn kernels at the first sight, and he was immediately excited.
"Where did you find this? Do you still have it?" Zhang San asked as he picked up a few corn kernels.
"I got this in exchange with a maritime merchant, and I put the other two in the inn with other goods. As for how he got it, I don't know. After all, we are all businessmen.
It’s so easy to ask so clearly.”
Hearing that Oris said there were two more, Zhang San was very excited. He must get this one.
Corn, this is good stuff.
Of course, Zhang San also knew that this was a small trick used by Oris. Last year, the pumpkin contributed to his cooperation with Zhang San, and Zhang San also gave him many conveniences and discounts.
Therefore, Aulis naturally had to hold back and bring some samples first. If Zhang San liked any of them, that would be great.
"Sir Oris, this is what I need. When you come back, I will have someone go with you to get it back. As for cooperation, it's easy to talk about." Zhang San said directly.
Oris comes from the Arabian Peninsula, where people like to do business all over the world. Maybe one day they will bring surprises to themselves, such as corn or pumpkins. It will be very beneficial for Zhang San to be friends with him.
Auris was naturally very happy when he heard this, "Oh! Dear Marquis, thank you so much Auris! By the way, I brought a barrel of the black oil you asked for, but unfortunately something happened on the way.
, the wooden barrel holding the black kerosene leaked, next time I will definitely bring the black kerosene for the Marquis."
"It doesn't matter. Are there the white, fluffy plant seeds I want?" Zhang San asked.
"Yes, these are the seeds, which should be what the Lord needs, right?" After Oris said, he took out a complete piece of cotton from his sleeve.
"That's right, this is it. How many of these seeds do you have? I want them all." Zhang San didn't expect that he wanted cotton seeds originally, and Oris came here. God help me!
"There is a small half bag of this, and it is also kept in the inn." Oris replied.
With these two things, Zhang San didn't take a closer look at the other items. After all, he didn't know them either.
Zhang San asked Zhang Fu to send Oris back and bring these two things back intact.
Oris was very happy when he left, because Zhang San once again gave Oris a big discount, and this time there were more goods in the transaction.
Zhang San is also very happy. Not only did he get cotton seeds, but he also got corn. The corn can be planted immediately, but the cotton is a little late, but Zhang San is also ready to try it to see if the seedlings can be successfully grown.
