novelSend Them Off to Their Deaths
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More and more trade caravans came to Nangemanng City because of the demand for soap. Soldiers were not allowed to kill the envoys from other regions during the war. They were not allowed to kill trade caravans either. It was simply because the old King of Gods had established these rules. There were no other reasons.
Some trade caravans had been nearby, as soldiers did not dare to approach Wei Bei Pass and Li Yang Pass. But since the war was over, and they heard that they were able to buy soap in Nangeng City, they came here.
Lu Shu had underestimated the fascination with soap. He thought that he would need at least two to three years for his business to take off. But he did not know that the vigor of the people in this world was always increasing. They were involved in the pursuit of cleanliness and hygiene.
Many ceremonies required their participants to shower and change their clothes before they were considered sacred. But would you be upset if you were still dirty after you showered and changed your clothes... ? In this era, many females still used rice water to wash their hair.
In many Wuxia novels, the sons of officials were depicted in a natural and unrestrained manner. They were still elegant and smart even after walking in the wilderness for half a month. Try doing that in real life. Would you still be considered elegant and smart with greasy hair after not washing it for three days?
But the birth of soap saved them.
The more they read about the snow white clothing described in the king's poems, the more they desired soap...
Thus, Nangeng City suddenly became very lively. The basic infrastructure could no longer keep up.
Before Lu Shu left, he even told Zhang Weiyu and Liu Yizhao what changes they had to make. First, the roads for horses and carriages had to be improved. They could not deprive the trade caravans of places to feed their horses and mules. Furthermore, they had to increase the number of hotels and inns, so that there would be enough space for the trade caravans to stay. Moreover, they had to increase the production of soap products. They also had to consider how to create a conveyor system.
Lu Shu looked at Zhang Weiyu and Liu Yizhao with a serious expression on his face. Lu Shu said, "Lastly, we have to implement preventive measures. If the trade caravans try to steal our industrial secrets, we will punish those who have been unsuccessful in their theft!"
Zhang Weiyu asked, "Then what about those who are?"
Li Heitan suddenly said, "Then let me know. Send those who have stolen the formula off!"
Zhang Weiyu was dumbfounded."Send them off? How?"
Li Heitan nodded his head with confidence."Send them off to their deaths!"
Zhang Weiyu was annoyed. So that was what they meant...
But they could not understand."The slaves and the aristocrats are the ones who will build the roads and hotels. How do we order them to do so?"
"Forcing them to do so will dispel their enthusiasm." Lu Shu had expected better from them. They had followed him for so long, yet their way of thinking was still inflexible."We have to guide them. Do you understand? Reduce their taxes!"
After he became the head of the city, Lu Shu no longer gave out subsidies. Instead, he reduced taxes. He did not have to spend any money. Once his business formed, he would increase the taxes again. When everyone was making money, who would not follow the source of income?
"The drains in the city have to be improved. We must prevent floods whenever it rains. Hurry up and pave the roads that have not been paved. Wait. You do know that we want to create a civilized and hygienic city, right? If people feel comfortable here, they will come again in the future." Lu Shu said, "Don't use the mindset of an old man to do business. You have to be a business who serves others. Do you understand?"
Zhang Weiyu suddenly asked, "Serve them? What if someone causes trouble?"
Li Heitan raised his hand again. This was a habit he had developed from literacy lessons."I know the answer to this too."
Before Li Heitan could speak, Zhang Weiyu nodded his head."Send them off to their deaths, right?"
"That's right!" Li Heitan said in a serious tone.
Bandits would always be bandits. Zhang Weiyu sighed. But he knew that you would only be able to protect yourself in this world if you were arrogant.
During this period of time, Zhang Weiyu visited the fields every now and then. Although he did not know what he was waiting for, or what he was looking for, he could only have a peace of mind if he came and checked.
After Lu Shu had entrusted all these with them, he and Lu Xiaoyu followed a trade caravan that was heading towards the palace. Since he had come to Nangeng City, Lu Shu had never made a public appearance. He had never talked about business with any businessmen either.
According to Lu Shu, why did the head of a city like him have to talk to businessmen about his business? How embarrassing. Zhang Weiyu thought that he just wanted to hide and train his swordplay.
Needless to say, Zhang Weiyu respected Lu Shu for this. No matter where they went, he did not slack off on his training.
All those who had trained before knew that cultivation was dry and dull. But Lu Shu was never sluggish.
Lu Xiaoyu had asked Lu Shu why he wanted to go through the painstaking training. Back then, he had only said that he wanted to become stronger. He had watched Naruto with Lu Xiaoyu as well and admired how strong the characters were.
Many people had dreamed about using techniques that would allow them to be as powerful as the main characters in the animation.
As they slowly grew up, everyone faced mediocre jobs, complex human relationships, and the dangers of society.
They wanted position, wealth, promotions, and increased wages.
One day, everyone would realize that when they slept, they no longer dreamed of brave warriors and dragons, nor did they dream about the figure that they thought about all day when they were young.
Some said that this was maturity, but Lu Shu felt that this was death.
Thus, since Lu Shu and the rest had the opportunity to fulfill their dreams, they had to treasure this opportunity.
Lu Shu had always been able to treasure the chances that he had.
Lu Shu and Lu Xiaoyu followed the trade caravan because they did not know the way. Walking there would be too tiring. Furthermore, Lu Shu did not want to reach the palace too early.
The Sword Hut selections would only start in one month. Applications would be open for three months after they began. The Sword Hut allocated this period of time for those who had been chosen from the armies. They would use their own methods to learn more about them and even eliminate people.
The Sword Hut did not care about what methods you used. According to the Sword Hut, if you were unable to defend yourself, you did not have to train. The more they trained, the faster they died. The Sword Hut did not nurture rejects.
Of course, after many years, everyone understood the path to the Sword Hut. They said that they did not care about anything, but if they were too despicable, the Sword Hut would deliberately eliminate them.
Thus, the candidates for the Sword Hut were very particular about the timing they entered the palace. The moment they entered the palace, the competition would begin.
But Lu Shu was different from the rest. They only had to care about the other candidates, but Lu Shu was worried that someone would carry out a vendetta against him...
The Wei Wu Army had many enemies in the palace. Lu Shu was aware of this. Thus, he decided to reach the palace slightly later, and train along the way...
When the head of the city left, the Wei Wu Army would definitely prepare the best carriages and horses for Lu Shu. Li Heitan wailed and shouted that he wanted to follow the Great Lord, but he was rejected by Lu Shu as it was too dangerous.
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