Liu Xiang takes time to inspect various workshops every day. The three iron smelting, sword and armor workshops are experimenting with new technologies, but there are no big results yet.
The popularization of new technologies always requires a process. Liu Xiang has to give them time. At this time, he cannot be impatient. He must be patient.
On the third day at the kiln, cement was fired. It was said that there were several types of cement. Liu Xiang couldn't wait to rush over.
This group of lime craftsmen were very creative. They prepared dozens of ingredients and sent them into the kiln at once. They succeeded in several kinds at one time.
Liu Xiang ordered people to mix various cements with sand and gravel, build them into stone slabs, and mark them to facilitate observation of the effect.
After waiting for almost an hour, the various cements gradually solidified, but I don't know how long it will take to completely harden.
After a little test of strength, Liu Xiang was optimistic about two types of cement, one with the highest hardness and taking more than half an hour to initially set, and one with very good viscosity and could be used as an adhesive.
Craftsmen were hired to record the formula, and ordered to weave thatch into straw curtains, cover the cement boards, water them every hour, and observe the complete solidification time and final hardening strength.
It may take a few days of observation. Liu Xiang doesn't remember how long it takes for the cement to harden completely. He has never been a construction worker. He only remembers seeing people building cement roads when he was a child. It seemed that people were not allowed to leave for several days.
Observe and observe first, be patient, impatience will not accomplish anything.
When Liu Xiang was about to go back, he remembered an important thing: silicosis, an occupational disease among cement workers. He immediately called the work officer, Chief Cao, and said:
"In the future, this kiln will be used exclusively for burning cement. A kiln for burning cement will be built next to it. A warehouse for storing cement will be built nearby. Pay attention to moisture-proofing.
A list of the craftsmen and laborers who fired the cement this time will be drawn up. The results will be available in a few days, and rewards will be given.
This group of people were transferred to the cement kiln, and then additional craftsmen were recruited and worked hard, but they were still under the jurisdiction of the kiln engineer.
Use three layers of linen to make a mask, and all cement craftsmen and laborers must wear it. Tell them that if they don’t wear it, they will get sick.”
"I will obey the general's order." The two of them saluted and obeyed.
Liu Xiang thought for a while and asked: "Are there still enough manpower?"
The engineer officer and Chief Cao looked at each other, and the engineer officer said: "General Qi, there is a shortage of manpower everywhere. There are too many workshops to be built, and there is a shortage of materials and fuel."
Liu Xiang knew that he was a little anxious. The construction of the workshop was too hasty this time, and the pace was a bit long, but time was really tight. He sighed and said:
"The fields have just been divided, and some fields are still being replanted. When the spring plowing is completed, I will hire some people to participate in the construction to make up for the shortage of manpower.
Also, cement is an artifact of construction. It will speed up the construction process and save a lot of manpower. You should be careful and bake it in large quantities after the test is successful in a few days."
"only."
Liu Xiang waved his hand, feeling a little tired and not wanting to talk, so he turned around and went back home.
As soon as I returned to the government office, a messenger came to report that Yan Rou had captured three counties and had a report.
Liu Xiang was shocked. Pinggu is a hundred miles southeast of Yuyang, Kuangping is seventy miles northeast of Yuyang, and Xiangxi is twenty miles north of Kuangping. Is three days enough to travel?
He hurriedly opened the report, and Yan Rou reported that he had divided four hundred Hu cavalry into the Anping Right Army, and ordered Yang Gao to lead them to attack Pinggu.
He personally led a thousand barbarian cavalry and attacked the defense line of the Great Wall, and persuaded the surrender of 1,500 beacon soldiers stationed on the Great Wall. After returning to the army to capture Xuanxi, he persuaded Guang Pingchang to surrender.
After capturing the two counties in the north, Yan Rou rode without stopping and led the Hu cavalry to march eighty miles, joining forces with Yang Gao to capture Pinggu County.
In two days and three nights, three counties were conquered.
Finally, he accused Liu Xiang of not blaming him for his arrogance because of the hard work of the Feng Sui soldiers.
He is indeed a figure who will leave his name in history. This battle was really exciting.
It has to be said that Yan Rou is very capable. Historically, he could grow from a slave captured by Wuhuan to the general of Du Liao who commanded Youzhou. How could he not be capable?
It's just that Yan Rou's temperament is similar to that of a barbarian, and loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness are nothing in front of him. Only those who can benefit him and suppress him can use him, and he is indeed easy to use. Otherwise, he will definitely backfire.
Liu Xiang had a clear understanding of this, and Yan Rou was abducted by him.
As for what Yan Rou is good at, that's just talk.
Liu Xiang didn't know and couldn't blame him, otherwise it would be chilling. Both Liu Xiang and Yan Rou knew this.
After thinking about the situation in the three counties, it was found that they were basically nomadic and it was inappropriate to divide the fields. As for building pastures to raise livestock, Liu Xiang did know a little about the technology of growing forage and green storage fodder, but he would never use it now, and he would never use it.
This technology cannot be leaked. If the barbarians are able to get rid of it, their power will increase greatly in a short period of time.
Due to lack of feed, the Hu people could only nomadic herdsmen and had to dispose of a group of livestock every winter, which greatly limited the size of their tribe and the growth of their population.
When his power was weak, Liu Xiangning didn't need to use it. If his power increased greatly in the future, he could use this technique to set a trap for the barbarians and induce them to gather together for easy attack.
Thinking of this, Liu Xiang wrote: Wuhuan Sima Yan Rou and his subordinate Hu Qi had outstanding military achievements and were rewarded according to military regulations.
Yan Rou was ordered to concurrently serve as the chief of Xixi County, and was in charge of various matters in Xuanxi County, Kuangping County and the Great Wall Defense Line. Changping Changping was retained in his original post.
Huan Xi and Huang Ping still abolished the harsh government and purged the powerful landowners, and divided the land equally among the people according to the number of acres. The nomadic people paid taxes according to the size of the herd. The tax system was thirty to one tax, and the tax could be deducted from leather sinews.
Wuhuan Sima Yanrou led the Huqi battalion to garrison the defense line of the Great Wall in the north and could recruit troops on the spot.
Hu Qiying was transferred to the central military establishment and stationed in the north under the military structure of other departments.
After writing Yan Rou's appointment, he picked up another slip and wrote an order to Yang Guan, appointing him as the chief of Pinggu, to abolish the harsh government, clean up the powerful landowners, divide the fields, and collect taxes from the nomads.
After using the seal, he summoned the visitors and ordered them to take the confession and go to Pinggu to announce it.
After capturing six counties in the north and three counties in the south, Yuyang County is all in hand.
Now we are waiting for Uncle Liu Huang to fight with the Guangyang Yellow Turbans. As long as they can fight for a while, Liu Xiang can use this window period to attack Youbeiping and Liaoxi counties.
He tapped the desk with his fingers. Zou Jing, Liu Guan, and Zhang were all newly recruited. If Guan Yu and Zhang Fei hadn't been so brave, they might not have been able to defeat Cheng Zhiyuan. The loss of the 50,000 Yellow Turbans was like a joke.
This time Cheng Zhiyuan was attacked by Liu Xiang, and at least 10% of his troops were lost. He is still staying in Guangyang and has no intention of going south to join Zhang Jiao.
Zhang Jiao should have encountered Lu Zhi, but unfortunately he was too far away for Liu Xiang's sentry to pass. Historically, Zhang Jiao lost seven battles in a row and was besieged by Lu Zhi in Guangzong.
If Cheng Zhiyuan receives the news, he will definitely go to the rescue.
In this situation, when will Liu Bei and the others attack the Yellow Turbans?
These two parties are bound to encounter each other, either Cheng Zhiyuan goes south, or Liu Bei and the others realize that the Yellow Turbans are weak and are anxious to gain power and lead their troops north.
Liu Xiang hoped that Zhuojun's troops would march northward.