After dressing as a widow

"Is this place so lively?" Except for the cement factory, there is only a small village with a dozen households around Sanwazi, and the other villages are seven or eight miles away, but the bustle and bustle in front of us is even better than that of some small towns .

Lin Zhen got off the horse together with him, and led the horse forward: "People cannot do without eating and drinking. As long as people gather, there will be business to do."

"Look at these peddlers, they have walked so many miles with their goods, just to earn money for the workers in the cement factory."

"The cement factory is far away from the state capital, and the needles, threads, and seasonings are all brought by the peddler. The peddler makes money here, and then runs back to the state capital to buy these goods. circles, and money has also circulated."

While talking, they walked towards the gate of the factory. The two men guarding the gate saw people approaching and walked over vigilantly. When they saw that it was Lin Zhen who often came here to check, they quickly greeted: "Boss."

"I'll take people in to have a look, so there's no need to notify the factory manager and the supervisor."

"Yes."

The gatekeeper skillfully handed Lin Zhen and Lin Xiaoyao two hats that could cover the neck and head, and gave them two masks.

The dust in the cement factory is very serious, and the houses in the factory are covered with a layer of fine dust, so Lin Zhen insists that everyone who enters the factory must wear the uniformly distributed masks.

These masks were custom-made by him in the state capital. They are made of several layers of muslin cloth and yarn, and there are also absorbent charcoal in the middle.

The workers have to change and wash the masks in two or three days, and take out the broken charcoal inside to replace them with new ones.

Young and powerful workers moved the limestone, clay, and a certain amount of iron ore powder brought from outside into the workshop dedicated to grinding these raw materials, and at the other end, the powder mixed according to a certain proportion was calcined.

After calcination, these materials are ground together with gypsum.

Without mechanical power, these processes are all completed by manpower, which is very shocking to watch.

After Lin Xiaoyao started her own business, she understood more about the benefits in it, "Third Brother, how do you sell this cement?"

Lin Zhen shook his head: "It won't be sold within a year or two."

"Not for sale?" Lin Xiaoyao was a little puzzled.

Lin Zhen thought for a while, and said: "Last winter, Gu Lin fought against the people of Che Luo State at the border of Lizhou. According to Gu Lin's speculation, there will be conflicts between Che Luo State and Dayu in recent years, and the cement is under construction. There are miraculous effects on the city walls and roads, and I am worried that once the opening for business is opened, it will flow into the hands of neighboring countries such as Che Luo."

There is no upper limit to people's ideas. The same thing has different effects in the hands of different people. The plasticity and hardness of cement make Lin Zhen not open to buying and selling.

Lin Xiaoyao frowned: "How sure is he?"

"Seventy to eighty percent."

Lin Xiaoyao's brows frowned even tighter. That kid Gu Lin would never tell lies in front of Lin Zhen. He said that there must be seven or eight achievements, and the probability is too high.

Lin Zhen said to him: "Pingzhou is similar to Lizhou, and it is also the junction between Dayu and other countries. In the past few years, you should pay more attention to it, and gather more food and manpower in your hands to avoid chaos."

"I see." Having experienced the drought, they know better than anyone else what will happen to the people below, "Has Gu Lin reported this to the imperial court?"

"It was reported a few months ago, but no measures have been seen."

Lin really hoped that that day would come later, at least let the people in Lizhou stock up on more food, so that the sergeants in Lizhou no longer had three or five soldiers with a knife, their armor was broken, and their horses were scarce.

Lin Zhen suddenly remembered that Pingzhou, where Lin Xiaoyao lived, seemed to be close to the grassland, and asked him about horses: "Xiao Yao, what do you say about the price of your horses?"

"Third Brother wants to buy a horse?"

"The state government office should buy some. There are not enough horses in the Lizhou army. With the name of cavalry, there are only four tenths of the horses."

This is not a matter of one prefecture, each prefecture is similar. Dayu has been at peace for a hundred years, and the signs of emphasizing civility over martial arts have intensified, and even the annual provision of food and salary has been delayed again and again.

"Horses are more common in Pingzhou than in Luozhou, Yongzhou, and Kyoto. There are also merchants from outside the region who sell horses in Pingzhou."

"Third brother needs it. I'll go back and make a line with the horse merchant, and then I'll get someone to escort me to Lizhou."

Lin Zhen nodded: "Okay, I'll go back and ask Gu Lin how many horses I want."

"By the way, if you have a particularly good horse, keep an eye out for me, and I'll pay you to buy it."

Lin Xiaoyao curled her lips: "I bought it for that kid Gu Lin?"

Lin Zhen looked at him.

Lin Xiaoyao laughed sullenly: "When he was still young, you actually loved him, not your own child, and you even fed him, fed him, and sent him to school."

"At that time, many people said that you were being taken advantage of. You will definitely raise a white-eyed wolf in the future. Who would have thought that when you grow up, you will buy a horse for you."

"My good third brother, I think you are a little bit at a loss."

Lin Zhen was amused by his nonsensical reasoning, "He's seventeen and I'm 28. He's old enough to eat tender grass and doesn't take care of it. Isn't he taking advantage of it?"

When the two of them were talking, Pang Feng was by his side. Seeing that Gu Lin, the magistrate of Lizhou, had such a relationship with his uncle Lin Zhen, Pang Feng's eyes did not change, he just stood quietly beside Lin Xiaoyao .

Lin Zhen not only showed Lin Xiaoyao a tour of the cement factory, but also told him some management matters.

To him, Lin Xiaoyao was not unconvinced, she listened carefully and asked some questions.

After returning from the cement factory, it was already late, Lin Zhengang and Lin Xiaoyao Pangfeng rode to the gate of the state government office, and saw Gu Lin standing at the main entrance in a long robe with wide sleeves, looking in their direction.

Lin Zhen got off the horse and walked up to him: "Take your little uncle Yao to the cement factory to have a look. Is the kitchen ready for cooking?"

Lin Xiaoyao also came over, "Your Uncle Lin just asked me to keep an eye out for a good horse in Pingzhou, which can be bought with a thousand dollars."

He suddenly suppressed his voice, and said in a voice that only three people could hear: "I also said that I am an old cow eating young grass, so I want to protect you."

After he finished speaking, he yelled (&play{"Zhen() and walked away swaggeringly, and Pang Feng followed behind him.

Lin Zhen looked at his back, wishing he could kick his ass, he was really too comfortable now, and he made fun of people one after another!

Lin Zhen noticed that Gu Lin was looking at him, touched his nose, licked his lower lip, and walked inside.

After walking a few steps, he turned around and waved to him: "It's time to eat."

Gu Lin followed him with a long leg.

Lin Xiaoyao has his own family business in Pingzhou, and he can't leave for too long. On the eighth day in Lizhou, he said to Lin Zhen: "Third brother, I will go back to Anyuan Town, Luozhou to see my father and father. Brothers and sisters-in-law are returning to Pingzhou, and I will come back when there are fewer things at hand."

They are not children of three, five, seven or eight years old, they each have their own things to be busy with, Lin Zhenxin felt a little bit sad, and he reminded him of his father and father, as well as Brother Lin, Brother Lin and the others.

If it weren't for the fact that he had too many things in his hands, and because of the cement issue, someone stopped him on the road, Lin Zhen would also like to go back to Liyu Village, Anyuan Town.

He looked at Lin Xiaoyao: "When I see father, father, elder brother and second brother, please say hello for me. I will pick them up when I am more stable here."

"Father and father know, third brother, you can rest assured." Lin Xiaoyao knew that he had been here for a few days, and third brother pushed back all the things in his mind, and walked around with him have a look.

He knew that the third brother was busy with what Gu Lin said that Che Luoguo and Dayu would eventually have a dispute, so he rushed to get some things to Lizhou as much as possible.

Going home this time, the two of them couldn't go together.

But there will be more opportunities in the future, not missing this time.

As soon as he said he would leave, the next morning, Du Pang Feng came out of the state government office with his packed things, and brought the subordinates of the caravan who also came to Lizhou, and followed the pre-planned route, first from the state capital to From Dongyang County, take a boat directly to the south, arrive at Luozhou Fucheng, and then travel seven or eight days to Anyuan Town.

Lin Zhen also packed a lot of things. Everything Lin’s business had, except for cement, packed a lot, and special products from Lizhou, all kinds of high-quality nuts, precious medicinal materials, and furs. Take it with Xiaoyao.

Lin Xiaoyao rode on the horse, leaned over and hugged her third brother: "I'm leaving, you and Gu Lin are doing well, it's really up to you, don't hold back."

"Nothing is as important as your own life. My father, father, elder brother and second brother and I are waiting for you to come back and arrange marriage for you."

Lin Zhen patted him on the back.

There are people coming and going at the gate of the city. Among the merchants who come in and out, there are people who know Lin Zhen. Seeing him appearing at the gate of the city, he is still hugging a man. You look at me and I look at you. What is the identity of this man? Very curious.

Lin Xiaoyao, who noticed something strange around her, let go of Lin Zhen: "Let's go."

The goods they brought were sold out, but the carriages were not empty either. In addition to what Lin Zhen brought to the Lin family, a lot of goods were also brought in, and the more than 20 carriages were all full.

Half a day later, Lin Xiaoyao arrived at Dongyang County with a team of horse-drawn carriages, boarded a boat and headed south.

When he returned to Anyuan Town, it was the end of May and the beginning of June. The cicadas in the forest were screaming endlessly, and the sun above his head made him dizzy.

The two sister-in-laws of the Lin family took their children to open the really delicious snack restaurant in the town. After so many years, the bright plaques of the past are a bit outdated.

When Lin Xiaoyao brought Pang Feng and seven or eight people appeared in the town, they attracted some people's attention. Without him, his Pingzhou attire was very eye-catching, and he was riding an expensive horse. Everyone has to pay more attention.

He reined in his horse and stopped in front of Zhenyouwei Snacks, and led the people off the horse.

Chunxiang Xingxiang Huaixiang, who was helping in the store, saw a customer coming, she quickly stood up from her chair, and asked crisply: "The customer wants to..."

Huaixiang stared at the guest in front of her, her eyes widened: "Uncle Yao!"

"Huaixiang has grown so tall." He left Anyuan Town for almost two years, and when he saw these three children at a glance, he felt that the changes were really great.