The next day, early in the morning, the Liu An brothers entered the city. Yueniang withdrew the money and asked them to purchase supplies. After the distribution was completed, Huang Xiao also finished dressing up.
Yesterday, Huang Xiao had deliberately reduced the number plates and only issued 30 number plates. Therefore, there were many more people coming to grab the number plates today.
Huang Xiao and Yueniang distributed them, but saw Zhu Youxiao riding over with more than ten men.
"Brother Xian, Brother Fool, go ahead. If you are done with your work, come back and join us again." Zhu Youxiao dismounted and exchanged greetings with Huang Xiao for a few words, then hurried off again.
"Master Zhu is as enthusiastic as the young master!" Yueniang praised.
Huang Xiao smiled, this was his old Zhu family's territory, if he wasn't enthusiastic, who would be? But it's only around seven o'clock now, and Zhu Youxiao has already set off, which is pretty good!
When Zhu Youxiao came out of the city gate, he saw a lot of people outside the city. The guards quickly protected Zhu Youxiao in the center.
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, signaling to the guards not to be nervous. He drove his horse forward and crossed the moat. He saw Mrs. Liu Lin wearing a bright red floral dress, standing on a high table, with a large group of women and aunts next to her. It was guarded by more than thirty strong men.
"Everyone, be quiet!"
Ms. Liu Lin held a roll in her hand and shouted in a rough voice: "Our Dahuang Village is here to recruit workers today! The first batch will only recruit those with families and families! Everyone who goes to our Dahuang Village, regardless of gender, old or young, will have enough to eat. You can eat and get paid! There is also land for you to cultivate, and the land rent is 10%! Come and sign up!"
As soon as Liu Lin finished speaking, there was a huge commotion, and many people crowded over!
Not to mention whether there is any salary, even if there is no salary, as long as you can fill your stomach, it will be a great joy!
"Me! Count me in!"
"I...sign up! Give in!"
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"Everyone line up! Come one by one! As long as they meet the conditions, we all want them! Anyone who doesn't obey the arrangement will not be accepted!" Liu Lin shouted.
More than thirty strong men lined up and moved away. The momentum of the refugees suddenly weakened, and they were afraid that they would not obey the arrangements and not be taken in. The crowd quickly became orderly.
"Ah! Mr. Zhu, you are here!" Liu Lin stood tall and could see far, so he trotted over quickly.
Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Sister-in-law Liu! You go and do your work while I take a look."
Liu Lin's voice immediately caused a commotion!
The women and men fell to their knees on the ground, shouting loudly for Mr. Zhu.
Zhu Youxiao was in a good mood, waving his hands and letting everyone go about their business!
Mrs. Liu Lin jumped up to the high platform and shouted: "Fellow folks! That is Mr. Zhu from our Dahuang Village! It was Mr. Zhu who showed his kindness! Everyone must remember who gave him a way to live!"
"Master Zhu is such a kind man!"
"Master Zhu will live a long life!"
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The refugees were a little nervous before, but now they saw Zhu Youxiao riding a tall horse with more than ten guards beside him. Everyone knew that Mr. Zhu must be a noble person, and their hearts immediately became more excited.
Zhu Youxiao looked at all this and was extremely satisfied.
"Why don't you want us! We have the strength!"
Seeing that everyone with families was taken aside, the single ones started shouting.
Liu Lin said: "We, Mr. Zhu, are merciful! First the old and the young, and then you! What are you causing trouble? We will come back in two days!"
These people did not dare to make any noise after hearing that they would be recruiting people for two days.
Soon, Liu Lin and others gathered more than 3,000 people and headed towards Dahuang Village with their families in tow.
The women kept telling the team about the rules of Dahuang Village.
Zhu Youxiao went ahead on horseback.
When he arrived at Dahuang Village, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but be startled. In just one day, this place had already changed a lot!
In the distance, there is a blast furnace several feet high, emitting black smoke. Not far from it, men are building a factory building with their bare arms and playing trumpets...
Dahuang Village has two more large rooms, both of which are steaming hot.
Zhu Youxiao dismounted and walked over.
"Master Zhu, you are here." Liu Cheng came over.
Zhu Youxiao asked: "Has the blast furnace been repaired over there?"
Liu Chengdao: "Mr. Song led everyone to build one overnight. Mr. Song said it was a test furnace. After a while, the coal and iron will be shipped over. Let's test it first. If it succeeds, we will build a real blast furnace next to it!"
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said: "Thank you for your hard work! You can achieve this scale in one day and one night, you have to work hard! What are these two rooms for?"
Liu Chengdao: "The smaller one here is the canteen, and the bathhouse here. My young master said that everyone who comes here must take a bath and be hygienic, otherwise they will easily get sick."
"Well, I remembered, that's what Huang Xiandi's manual said! Well done! Sister Liu and the others have summoned thousands of people over. You go and do your work and don't worry about me." Zhu Youxiao said.
Liu Cheng saluted and went.
Zhu Youxiao strolled into the cafeteria.
I saw that the canteen was very rough. The surroundings were supported by wood and then spliced together with wooden planks. The roof was also made of thatch and wooden strips nailed together. Even the sunlight could penetrate, but it also looked much brighter.
A kitchen room is separated by the wall, where more than thirty women are busy.
The hall is filled with large wooden boards and benches next to them. They were obviously made in a hurry, but they are arranged neatly and look very good.
"Master Zhu, you are here! Have you had breakfast?" Ergouniang happened to see Zhu Youxiao and asked with a smile.
"Ah, it's aunt, what can I eat?" Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.
"White flour buns, porridge!" Ergouniang said.
"I was having breakfast originally, but as soon as the aunt told me, I felt a little hungry. I want a steamed bun."
Ergouniang smiled and took a steamed bun and said, "Young Master is growing taller, so it's better to eat more. My Ergouniang has to eat eight in one meal!"
Zhu Youxiao smiled, took it, and said while eating, "Where are the two dogs?"
"He and Er Xiao went to the city yesterday, saying they were doing errands for Master Huang! This boy is very happy now. If it weren't for Master Zhu and Master Huang, we, mother and son, might have starved to death! Er Xiao The dog has put more smiles on his face in the past two days! Thank you so much, Mr. Zhu, old lady!"
Zhu Youxiao nodded, said hello, and left.
He first went to see the bathhouse, then mounted his horse and went to the steel factory.
Song Yingxing and Wang Zheng both stayed up all night, and came over to salute with red eyes and tired faces.
"Thank you for your hard work, dear ladies!"
Song Yingxing said: "It's not hard work for me. I'm honored to be able to participate in such a great event of great merit!"
Zhu Youxiao took a few steps forward, looked at the smoking blast furnace, and said, "We're going to test steel today? I'll just wait here!"
Wang Zhengdao: "Chen's mold is also ready. We only need to wait for the steel to be released before we can make the parts. If everything goes well, the first steam engine will be completed in just a few days. However, the belt has not been solved yet."
Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly and said: "The Eucommia gum used in the belt is temporarily provided by Huang Xiandi. I have arranged for people to collect Eucommia tree seedlings. I will use four imperial villages to plant trees. It will take several years for the trees to mature. In the meantime, we can only let Huang Xiandi provide it first!"
Huang Xiao boasted about Haikou and said he could provide it, but Zhu Youxiao, Wang Zheng and others did not bother to get to the bottom of it.
Zhu Youxiao took out a piece of white paper and a mirror, handed them to the two of them respectively, and said: "Last night I had a candlelight conversation with Huang Xiandi. He provided the manufacturing process of glass and mirror. You can study it and arrange production as soon as possible."
Song Yingxing took the information, and Wang Zheng took the mirror and exclaimed in surprise: "This mirror is many times clearer than that of Westerners! What a good thing! If it can be mass-produced, we don't need to purchase it from the West at high prices!"
Song Yingxing raised his head and said: "Mr. Huang is indeed a strange person! This information is very practical. I will arrange for people to build the kiln now!"
Wang Zheng took the information and read it quickly, praising: "Westerners have very strict control over the technology of mirrors and colorless glass. Mr. Huang actually cracked the secrets. It's amazing!"
Song Yingxing nodded and said: "Yes, who would have thought that this crystal clear glass is actually made of river sand. The cost is so low. Westerners are so dark!"
Zhu Youxiao laughed and said: "The beautiful things Huang Xiandi has in mind are earth-shattering. Last night, Huang Xiandi and I talked by candlelight, and we really benefited a lot! There is that beautiful continent full of gold and silver, and there are magical crops that can produce tens of thousands of kilograms per acre. It's just that It's a pity that the two dear ladies are too busy, so I won't go into details one by one. When you have the opportunity, you and Huang Xiandi will talk again, and I guarantee that it will be an eye-opener for you!"
Song Yingxing and Wang Zheng were both shocked, and at the same time they were extremely curious about Zhu Youxiao's words.
Zhu Youxiao looked at the dark crowd in the distance and turned back, "We have gathered the refugees again. I'll go take a look. You two dear ladies, go and get busy."
Zhu Youxiao left on horseback, and Song Yingxing summoned the workers who repaired the blast furnace yesterday to repair the glass kiln.
