After becoming the chief helmsman, according to Xiao Xiaoyao's wishes, he also had to post a round of hero posts and drink blood-sucking wine for three days... Xu Mu followed all these.
"Xiaoyao, is there any swordsmanship or martial arts among the heroes in Thirty States that I can learn quickly?"
Li Xiaoyao was startled, "Xu, chief helmsman, and the heroes all came together for a righteous cause, and they all learned the kung fu on their own."
Xu Mu looked helpless. It seems that Nian Xiang, the sword-wielding hero from all over the world, will be finished for the time being.
"Chief Rudder, this is the list." Xiaoyao paused and took out a roll of bamboo from his arms.
The list in the bamboo tube is the several hall masters who support the Xiaer Army. Under these several hall masters, there are countless righteous men. Gathering all kinds of supplies and food to support Li Zhiqiu's great cause of overthrowing the dynasty.
"After the death of Captain Li, these hall masters who sent supplies were cut off from the supply of money and food. However, Wei Diao couldn't find out. This directory has always been in my hands."
Once Li Zhiqiu died, it was normal to avoid a series of disasters and cut off the money and food supply.
"I sent people there before, but those hall masters said that I was too young to hold a big position."
Xu Mu lowered his head and glanced at Xiaoyao's boyish face. In the changes in the Xiaer Army, Li Xiaoyao has actually done a good job, vaguely bearing the style of Li Zhiqiu.
"Don't worry, I'll think of something when I have time." Xu Mu smiled and reached out to rub Xiao Xiaoyao's head.
In the twilight of dusk, two people dressed in white, one large and one small, looked extremely harmonious.
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Xu Mu carefully read the Xiaer Directory several times, but unfortunately, the nearest Xiaer Hall Master was also far away in Kezhou. In silence, he sent Gonggou to bring a letter to see the reaction of these hall masters.
No matter what happens when the old and new helmsmen change, there will always be good things going on.
"Lord, we're almost there." Sun Xun, who was riding a horse, suddenly spoke urgently.
Xu Mu raised his head and looked at Shunan in front of him. The land in southern Shu was not as good as the nine counties in central Shu. Therefore, Xu Mu did not waste time and energy on growing rice. Instead, he thought of ways to turn the two counties in southern Shu into a gathering place for handicrafts. For example, tariffs, discounts on raw materials... As of now, almost 70% of the craftsmen in the entire fourteen counties of Shuzhou are gathered in these two counties.
Shu brocade, herbal medicine merchants, wine shops, caravans, and even three or four new Qing dynasties. As for the iron workshop, Xu Mu does not plan to relax control. Firstly, iron and stone are scarce, and secondly, the world is still in trouble, so it is always right to be careful. Of course, necessary farm tools and cooking utensils are still needed.
More than a hundred horsemen slowed down their horses and approached the city gate. Two groups of soldiers from Shuzhou County hurriedly came. After saluting, they helped lead the horses to the stables.
With footsteps, Xu Mu walked towards the city. The big city in front of us is Nanzhong City, one of the two counties in southern Sichuan. In about half a year, with the continuous influx of craftsmen, the town took on a completely new look.
Xu Mu once felt that his decision might lead to further development in the future.
"Brother Mu, this mutton soup costs fifteen cents for a bowl. It's too expensive. I won't even eat it." Si Hu muttered, his eyes shining.
"It's only twelve cents over there in Chengdu. No one buys it, so it has to be sold more expensive to get back the original cost. It's definitely not delicious—"
"Sun Xun, let the brothers rest for a while and drink a bowl of oily mutton soup. By the way, my Brother Hu won't eat it, so don't count his share."
Si Hu was stunned on the spot for a while, and then came over in a hurry and excitedly. Before he could speak, he slapped his mouth twice.
Xu Mu pursed his lips, dragging Si Hu who was still trying to explain, and continued walking forward.
"My lord, Master Cai Tie Zuo is at the restaurant ahead."
According to his previous intention, Zhou Zun wanted to enter Chengdu in person, but Xu Mu stopped him. Recently, Zhou Zun not only has to mine iron, but also protects the cotton fields he discovered. Traveling long distances is always tiring.
Xu Mu has always been grateful to these groomsmen, so he simply paid a visit in person.
"So, Brother Mu brought me here for a banquet?" Si Hu, who was still thinking about the mutton soup, was pleasantly surprised when he entered the restaurant.
Xu Mu smiled and nodded.
Not long after, Zhou Zun and three others, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Xu Mu entering the restaurant and hurriedly came over to greet him.
Needless to say, Zhou Zun, the other three were probably county officials from Zhongnan City. Xu Mu also recognized the one headed by him, as he was originally an aide under Dou Tong.
"I will pay my respects to the lord." The county guard raised his hand and saluted with a solemn tone.
"The banquet has been prepared. Seeing my lord again is already my wish. Let's take our leave first."
"Slow down, sir."
It has to be said that this Nanzhong County Sheriff is a smart man, and he has done his duty both in public and private matters.
"My boss...ah, it's my lord!" We didn't meet him often, so Zhou Zun was a little unfamiliar with him.
"Nothing, brother Zun, sit down quickly." Xu Mu said with a smile. In his heart, he never regarded Zhou Zun as an outsider. The same was true for Chen Sheng, who was in charge of logistics, and Lu Feng, who was in charge of horse administration.
"Brother Zhihu is here, I specially added some mutton soup."
"Brother Zun, I'm only sixteen and growing tall, but I have big bones?"
"I took two lambs and started working in the kitchen."
Si Hu was overjoyed and hurriedly sat down. Just as he was about to fish out the meat, he suddenly thought of something and turned his head to look at Xu Mu.
"Eat, there are no outsiders." Xu Mu looked helpless.
When they all sat down, Xu Mu felt like he was back at the old racecourse of Sitong Road again. Dozens of villagers gathered around him, making wine with him and calling him boss.
"There were about seven or eight cotton plants in the field where the white cotton was found. Two or three plants started to spit out cotton. I harvested some seed cotton."
Not caring about drinking, Zhou Zun took out a small wooden box that he carried with him.
"Following the owner's instructions, I soaked it in warm water for half an hour, then wrapped it in plant ash to remove the water stains on the seed cotton."
Xu Mu looked excited and carefully took the wooden box.
In the wooden box, the cotton seeds collected by Zhou Zun were carefully lying inside. There weren't many. Counting it down, there were less than twenty cotton seeds.
But this little thing will be an opportunity for the development of Shuzhou in the future. Cotton armor, cotton robes, and even cotton wool for treating wounds... Xu Mu felt comfortable and looked at it carefully several times before slowly closing the wooden box.
Unfortunately, the cotton sowing period has passed, so we can only plant seeds first and wait until April or May next year before sowing.
According to Xu Mu's estimate, the cycle will continue again and again, and in about three or four years, cotton will be put into large-scale investment in Nanlin County, Shuzhou.
"Zhou Zun, over there at Bai Die, you have to put in more effort and be sure to keep a good watch. If it's iron mining and you don't have time to do it, that's okay."
As a later generation, Xu Mu naturally knows the benefits of cotton. That's why he warned Zhou Zun again and again.
"Don't worry, boss, I, Zhou Zun, am a reckless man, but I didn't say anything to Lao Zhou about what my boss told me!" Zhou Zun held up the wine bowl and spoke respectfully.
