I have three hundred soldiers, all of whom can warm wine and kill Hua Xiong

Cao Cao finally followed in Liu Bei's footsteps.

Pei Yuanshao personally sent Cao Cao off on his last journey.

Gave Cao Cao a painless death.

At the same time, according to Wei Chu's instructions, Pei Yuanshao cremated Cao Cao and scattered Cao Cao's ashes evenly under Hulao Pass.

Three more days later, after all the coalition forces of the princes had withdrawn, Wei Chu left Pei Yuanshao and He Miao to continue guarding Hulao Pass. He took Sun Shangxiang, Lu Lingqi, Ma Yunlu and others, as well as a thousand New Army soldiers, left Hulao Pass and went straight to Chang'an.

Let Jia Xu and Wang Yue be responsible for leading thousands of new army soldiers.

Wei Chu took Sun Shangxiang, Lu Lingqi and Ma Yunlu alone to take the first step.

The four of them moved forward lightly, and there was naturally a lot of artillery fire along the way.

They experienced horse shaking, tree shaking, and random shaking.

Field battles, water battles, and air battles.

Solo, double, triple.

As the saying goes, long time makes love.

All the way west, Wei Chu's relationship with the three women became closer and closer.

In addition, as good sisters who share weal and woe, the relationship between Sun Shangxiang and the three people has also been sublimated.

Along the way, they sometimes studied martial arts and sometimes dance skills. By the time they arrived at Chang'an City, they had begun to treat each other like sisters.

Guan Hai, Gan Ning and Xu Chu, who were stationed in Chang'an, personally led people outside Chang'an to greet Wei Chu and his party.

After some simple relaxation, Wei Chu led Guan Hai and others into the meeting hall.

After everyone sat down, Guan Hai took the lead and said: "In Chang'an City, we have basically eradicated the larger families that were disobedient to discipline by various means. The remaining small families have completely turned to us. Now We have completely controlled the entire city of Chang'an."

"According to the general's previous instructions, we have implemented a strategy of recuperation and recuperation in the Chang'an area. Today, Chang'an has basically recovered from the Qiang rebellion."

When Wei Chu nodded lightly, Guan Hai continued: "Not long ago, General Zhou sent people to deliver the first batch of supplies from Luoyang. Among them were 50 jins of gold, [-] jins of silver, and various craftsmen. More than five hundred people.”

"The materials are temporarily stored in Chang'an's treasury. Five hundred craftsmen are temporarily placed in the military camp to the north."

"I wonder when the general will have time to go take a look at the treasury."

After hearing Guan Hai's words, Wei Chu waved his hand gently.

"I won't go to the treasury. I believe you. I want to ask if there are any outstanding craftsmen among the five hundred craftsmen."

"Have!"

This time Gan Ning stood up and said: "Among the five hundred craftsmen, there are two people with outstanding abilities. One of them is named Ma Jun, who is good at making crossbows. The other one is named Pu Yuan, who is good at forging swords. .”

"Although they look very young, they have a high prestige among the five hundred craftsmen."

"Ma Jun and Pu Yuan?"

Wei Chu knew these two names.

Historically, Ma Jun was regarded as a mechanical master. Many of his inventions and creations played a considerable role in the development of productivity in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

Ma Jun restored the compass; improved the cumbersome silk weaving machine; invented a keel waterwheel that diverted water from low areas to high areas, and also improved the repeating crossbow.

Pu Yuan is known as the God of Swords.

In history, he once forged three thousand magic swords for Zhuge Liang.

He improved the smelting methods of this era, and it is rumored that Zhuge Liang's Wooden Ox and Flowing Horse were actually Pu Yuan's masterpiece.

Wei Chu has a daily sign-in system.

But with the daily sign-in system, every sign-in is closely related to Wei Chu’s kidneys.

This determines that Wei Chu cannot change the world and its productivity entirely through signing in.

Therefore, I want to make this world glow with vitality that is different from that in history.

All kinds of talents are still needed.

Three hundred soldiers, after swallowing all kinds of elixirs, everyone became an all-round military expert.

But after all, they still don’t know how to smelt or invent.

In this case, the role of craftsmen is absolutely irreplaceable.

Talent is the primary productive force in any era.

"Xu Chu, Gan Ning, go and do your business. Guan Hai, accompany me to meet the five hundred craftsmen."

Chang'an Beiying.

When Wei Chu, accompanied by Guan Hai, appeared in front of the five hundred craftsmen, the faces of the five hundred craftsmen showed shocked expressions.

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were also status divisions among scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants.

In addition, influenced by traditional Confucianism, many inheritances passed down by craftsmen are regarded as miraculous skills, which greatly hinders the creativity and enthusiasm of craftsmen.

Therefore, in this era, most craftsmen were attached to aristocratic families and their status was not high.

Wei Chu personally met with the five hundred craftsmen, which made the five hundred craftsmen feel flattered and at the same time made them feel a little relieved.

When we come to Chang'an, we should not be in danger of our lives.

Wei Chu walked up to the craftsmen without drawing a pie or making a passionate speech.

His eyes scanned the crowd and then fell on Guan Hai.

“How are the craftsmen’s meals arranged?”

Hearing Wei Chu's words, Guan Hai raised his head to a middle-aged man beside him. The middle-aged man understood and quickly replied loudly: "Every day, half a catty of rice, one catty of corn, and a few vegetables."

"It's less. From now on, each of them will be given one pound of pork every day, and a salary of one thousand qian and a piece of linen every month."

"Next, let everyone get to work. Anyone who performs well will be rewarded with a pint of wine every day."

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, wine could be roughly divided into three categories.

Xingjiu, rice wine and pure wine.

Xingjiu is the cheapest kind of wine, but even so, not everyone can drink it.

After all, in this era, at least more than [-]% of people have not yet solved the problem of food and clothing.

Therefore, under the stimulation of wine, meat and salary, the breathing of the five hundred craftsmen became rapid.

At this time, Wei Chu turned his attention to the craftsmen again.

After staring at the craftsmen for a long time, Wei Chu said loudly: "Here, serious workers are rewarded, those with outstanding skills are rewarded, and innovators are also rewarded."

"Based on your performance and contribution, I will classify you as craftsmen, great craftsmen, and master craftsmen. Master craftsmen will be given a place in the house, and their status and salary will be the same as that of a county governor."

When Wei Chu finished speaking, the five hundred craftsmen immediately became excited.

A master craftsman, his status and salary are on par with those of a prefect.

This is something that no one dared to think about before.

After a moment, a young man with a kind-hearted appearance and dark skin stood up.

"My name is Pu Yuan. I have a secret method to refine better iron and a secret method to forge an indestructible magic sword. I don't know if I am qualified to become a god general."

After Pu Yuan finished speaking, another young man stood up.

"I...I'm here, Ma...Ma Jun, I...I...I can make a crossbow, I...I have another...an idea."