Soon, the steward brought a worker.
After looking at the other person 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: "Did you burn cement?"
"I don't know if it's true. The gray powder turns into stone after being poured with water. It's very similar to what Manager 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."
Following Lu Jiu, he came to an open space where a pile of gray fine powder was piled on the ground.
On the side, there are a few solidified cement blocks.
Han Zhen's eyes lit up. He picked up a handful of powder and felt it carefully. He found that compared with the cement in his previous life, it was slightly rough.
Then, he looked at the cement block.
I tapped it with my fingers and found that the hardness was good.
After patting the dust in his hand, Han Zhen stood up and said, "Do you have a hammer?"
"have!"
The steward nodded and immediately found a hammer.
Han Zhen raised his chin towards the cement block and ordered: "Knock hard!"
The manager didn't say anything, just picked up the hammer and smashed it.
After just two hits, the cement block fell apart.
Seeing this scene, Han Zhen frowned slightly.
Obviously, the strength of these cements after solidification is too poor and far from meeting the usage standards.
Lu Jiu looked disappointed and blamed himself: "County Magistrate, I made your trip in vain."
Han Zhen comforted him and said, "It's very difficult for you to achieve this step. You can ask the steward to receive the five-guan reward later."
"Thank you so much, County Magistrate!"
Lu Jiu was stunned for a moment, then expressed his thanks with a grateful expression.
Unexpectedly, even if he failed, there would be a reward.
"You don't have to work during this period. You should specialize in firing cement. Carefully consider the ratio of lime to clay and iron ore. Try different furnace temperatures. Don't be afraid of failure. If you can make it, I will open one in the future. The cement factory makes you the manager!"
Although the cement is not strong enough, it is still a big step, at least it is in the right direction.
“Don’t worry, County Magistrate, I will definitely be able to make it!”
Lu Jiu's heart surged, and she patted her chest and promised.
He knew that the turning point that changed his destiny had come.
"Then it's settled!"
Han Zhen smiled, turned to the steward and ordered: "Cooperate more with Lu Jiu from now on."
"I saved it."
The steward nodded solemnly.
After Han Zhen left, everyone looked at Lu Jiu with envy.
It’s not that no one has tried firing cement, but after successive failures, many people chose to give up, and he was the only one who persisted.
After leaving the lime kiln, Han Zhen returned to the house halfway up the mountain.
I happened to bump into Chef Shen.
She was carrying a food box and seemed to be going to the market to deliver food to An Niang and the others.
Chef Shen was very happy to see Han Zhen and asked hurriedly: "Alang is back, can we have dinner?"
"I dealt with him at the salt factory, so don't worry about me, you can do your business."
Han Zhen waved his hand and ordered: "When you go to deliver the food, help me call the little insect back."
"good."
Chef Shen agreed.
After passing through the hanging flower door and entering the second courtyard, I saw Zhu Zhengze and a group of scribes having dinner in the living room.
"The county magistrate."
Zhu Zhengze and others were about to stand up to greet them, but they saw Han Zhen pressing his palms, motioning for them to sit down.
"Eat yours."
Han Zhen smiled slightly, moved a round stool and sat down, then poured himself a cup of herbal tea and chatted: "How's it going in the school?"
A scribe reported: "Reporting to the county magistrate, more and more children have come to the school in recent days, and the school is a bit crowded."
In the past, when everyone was poor, after the adults in every household went to work in the fields, the children would help with housework, dig some wild vegetables, and look for wild fruits.
Things are different now. Men work and women farm, which can fully feed the family.
Since the school does not charge money, more and more villagers are naturally willing to send their children to the school.
I don't want to be a child scholar, I just want to be able to read and do arithmetic so that I can find a decent job when I grow up.
Han Zhen said seriously: "If it is not enough, expand it. Educational matters must not be taken lightly. When the money is needed to expand the school, an account will be made and submitted to Zhu Zhengze for approval."
The scribe responded: "I understand."
After chatting for a few more words, Xiaochong hurried in.
Taking off the bamboo hat on his head, Xiaochong wiped the sweat from his face and asked, "Brother Han, what are you calling me for?"
Han Zhen ordered: "You can make arrangements for the patrol today and go to the county town to find me tomorrow. I have an errand for you."
"good!"
Xiao Chong didn't ask what the errand was, and just nodded in agreement.
…
…
Licheng County.
Since occupying Jinan Mansion, Li Heihu has made no next move.
It's not that she doesn't want to, it's just that she can't move.
The rebellion between Li Tianwang and Lei Han caught her off guard.
Although King Li Tianwang was killed that night, Lei Han led five or six hundred men to turn against him and cause heavy losses to Heishan Village.
Fortunately, with her bravery, she almost wiped out all the elite Xingde Army led by Xing Wanli.
The next day, he fought with Zhang Shuye again on Maoling Mountain outside the city.
Zhang Shuye was defeated and fled, killing one thousand enemies and damaging eight hundred.
Originally there were 800 cavalry and 3,000 infantry, but only more than 300 cavalry survived, and less than 1,000 infantry.
Fortunately, the reputation of King Li Tianwang of Montenegro over the years has worked.
The peasant army and bandits from Green Forest Road continued to defect, and in a short period of time, a crowd of 80,000 people gathered.
Eighty thousand people!
It seems like a lot, but both Li Heihu and Mr. Yin know it very well.
These 80,000 people are just a mob.
The combat strength of 80,000 people is not even comparable to the thousands of people in Black Mountain Village before.
Moreover, these people who came to seek refuge also had their own evil intentions.
During this period of time, Li Heihu has been busy integrating these people, and it is now at the last moment.
The setting sun is like blood.
There was a depressing atmosphere throughout Licheng County.
Even though Li Heihu ordered not to rob the people in the city, the people still couldn't help but panic.
The doors of shops in the east and west cities are closed.
The shouts that originally filled the streets and alleys disappeared.
The restaurants and tea shops are still open, but the customers are replaced by rebels and bandits.
In a house located in the north of the city, three strong men walked out.
The three of them were dressed in gorgeous brocade robes, soft-footed robes on their heads, and a pair of cloud-patterned golden boots.
The clothes are gorgeous, but he talks and behaves like an old farmer. Looking at him, people can't help but think of an idiom.
Be crowned by the monkey!
The leader was named Sun Gen, who was originally a miner in Zhangqiu County.
Because the county did not collect enough money, the mine owner's family was fined by the county magistrate and forcibly confiscated 30,000 yuan. The owner's family then turned around and passed the money on to the miners.
Seeing that he could no longer survive, Sun Gen killed the mine manager in anger and led hundreds of miners to rebel.
Then, with lightning speed, it swept through the villages near Zhangqiu County, taking more than 30,000 people into captivity.
After being frustrated in attacking the county seat, Sun Gen was a little overwhelmed. At this moment, he learned that Li Heihu had captured Licheng County, so he immediately came with more than 30,000 people to defect.
At first, Sun Gen still had the intention of surrendering.
When I learned that Heishan Village actually only had more than a thousand people, my mind immediately changed.
He has more than 30,000 people under his command, making him the most powerful party. How could he be willing to be subordinate to a woman?
In the past few days, Sun Gen secretly contacted other bandit leaders.
After receiving the assurances from the bandit leaders, Sun Gen gradually became arrogant in his behavior, and his attitude towards Li Heihu became more and more contemptuous.
At this time, a slightly younger man on the side said: "Brother, this lady named Li suddenly called us over. Why?"
He is Sun Gen's younger brother, called Sun Zu.
Sun Gen spat and said disdainfully: "Who knew that this bitch would be able to torment people."
"Haha, brother, it's possible that I've tried that bitch before, otherwise how would I know she can torment people."
Sun Zu laughed obscenely and spoke in a pornographic tone.
Hearing this, Sun Gen licked his lips, and a lustful light flashed in his eyes: "Not to mention, Li Heihu's girl is really exciting. When I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely give it a try!"
Thinking of Li Heihu's tall figure and cold face, Sun Gen felt angry.
The three of them walked all the way to the government office. After entering the lobby, they found that many people were already sitting in the lobby.
In addition to the several leaders of Heishan Village, all the leaders of large and small forces who came to seek refuge had also arrived, and they were the only ones left.
Li Heihu sat at the head of the table with a frosty complexion.
Seeing this, Sun Gen cupped his hands and said with a frivolous smile: "Haha, I just favored my concubine, and it took me a moment. Don't be surprised by Master Li!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several heads of Black Mountain Village immediately glared at him.
Li Heihu glanced at him with a pair of phoenix eyes, neither sad nor happy, and said in a cold tone: "Master Sun, please take your seat first."
Sun Gen smiled proudly, walked to the position below Li Heihu and sat down.
This position originally belonged to Mr. Yin, but he did not come for this meeting.
Li Heihu seemed not to have seen it, and said seriously: "I am very grateful that you can come to help me. There is still some time now. Gaotuo Mountain in Hebei will not last long. When the Western Army is free, they will attack us. .”
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone in the lobby changed.
"Is the Western Army coming?"
"Does Mr. Li have any countermeasures?"
"The capital of Licheng County is tall and thick. We are guarding the city. The Western Army cannot break in."
"..."
In their hearts, the Western Army was invincible.
As strong as Fang La, it was like tofu in front of the Western Army, breaking into pieces at the slightest touch.
"Quiet!"
Li Heihu gave a light drink.
After the chatter in the lobby subsided, she spoke again: "As the saying goes, a snake cannot move without a head, and a bird cannot fly without wings. I am going to unite your soldiers and horses into one army. If you train harder, you may not be able to fight by then."
After the words fell, everyone had different expressions.
Suddenly, a voice sounded: "But I don't know who will be the leader after the partnership?"
Hearing this, the sixth master of Heishan Village said naturally: "Of course we are the master!"
Sun Gen felt that the opportunity had come and quickly winked at his brother.
Seeing this, Sun Zu immediately said: "I don't think it's appropriate."
The Sixth Master sneered and said: "Why is it inappropriate? This Licheng County was conquered by my Black Mountain Stronghold. If we didn't take it in, you wouldn't know where you were in the mountains."
"That's wrong."
At this time, Sun Gen slowly said: "It is true that you conquered Licheng County, but since we are a partnership, whoever is more powerful will be the leader!"
"That makes sense!"
Li Heihu nodded.
Um?
Is this bitch out of her mind?
Sun Gen and others were stunned, not expecting that Li Heihu would speak for them.
Li Heihu looked around at the people in the lobby and asked: "According to this calculation, Mr. Sun has the most hands. Which of you agrees with Mr. Sun being the leader?"
After a short silence, everyone immediately started talking.
There are those who agree and those who disagree.
Li Heihu looked at everyone quietly, with a trace of amusement hidden deep in his eyes.
While everyone was arguing, a series of whistles like night owls suddenly sounded in the city.
"Do it!"
Li Heihu uttered two words in his mouth, and then drew out his sword.
Uh-huh!
The sword slashed through a cold light.
Sun Gen's huge head suddenly rose into the sky.
The gushing blood splashed across Sun Zu's face. Before he could recover, the long and narrow sword was swung again.
The next moment, several masters of Black Mountain Village drew their weapons and shouted to join the battle group.
For a moment, the lobby was in chaos.
"Li Heihu, you don't follow the moral principles of the world...ah!!!"
"I'm convinced, I'm convinced, don't kill me!"
"Damn it, fight them!"
"..."
Not long after, the government office lobby returned to calm.
Li Heihu was covered in blood, with a sword on his shoulder. He glanced at the corpses on the ground and ordered in a cold tone: "Lead the troops to various camps and gather them in one place. If there is resistance, kill without mercy! "
"Got the order!"
Several heads responded with clasped fists.
These days, they all have been holding fire in their hearts.
If Li Heihu hadn't told them not to act rashly, they would have killed these birds long ago.
To be honest, killing these bandit leaders is easy, but after killing them, how to gather their subordinates is a problem.
Li Heihu had been making plans in the past few days. Seeing that the time was ripe, he found an excuse to gather these bandit leaders together and kill them.
(End of chapter)
