Because of the demand for soap, there were more and more caravans coming and going from Nangeng City. In the war in Lü Zhou, killing envoys and caravans was forbidden, for no other reason than the strict rule set by the Old Divine King.
Some caravans were originally in the vicinity, but because of the war, they didn't dare to get close to Weibei Pass and Liyang Pass. Now that the war was over, and they heard that they could buy soap in Nangeng City, they came.
Lü Shu underestimated the charm of soap. In his opinion, it would take at least two to three years for soap to become popular. However, he didn't understand the Lü Zhou people's pursuit of cleanliness while improving their spiritual level.
Many rituals required bathing and changing clothes before they were carried out to appear more sacred, but wouldn't they feel melancholy if they couldn't wash themselves clean after bathing and changing clothes? In this era, girls still used rice washing water to wash their hair.
Many wuxia novels described the young masters in them as cool and unrestrained, walking in the wild for half a month and still looking elegant. If you asked them to come to the real world, how could they say they were elegant with greasy hair that wouldn't be washed for three days?
However, the birth of soap saved these young masters.
The more people yearned for the white clothes described by the Old Divine King in his poems, the more they yearned for soap …
Therefore, Nangeng City suddenly became lively, and the infrastructure couldn't keep up.
Before Lü Shu left, he specifically told Zhang Weiyu and Liu Yizhao what improvements they needed to make. First, they needed to keep up with the traffic so that the caravans wouldn't have a place to feed their horses and mules. Second, they needed to keep up with the hotels and inns so that the caravans wouldn't have a place to stay. Third, they needed to increase the production of soap products and think about how to make them work in an assembly line.
At that time, Lü Shu looked at Zhang Weiyu, Liu Yizhao, and Li Heitan seriously and said, "Finally, we need to take precautions. If a caravan tries to steal the secret formula, those who don't will be fined!"
Zhang Weiyu asked, "What about those who steal it?"
Li Heitan suddenly said, "I know this. If they steal the formula, let them go!"
Zhang Weiyu was stunned. "Let him go? Why did you let him go? "
Li Heitan nodded with certainty. "Send him on his way!"
Zhang Weiyu gritted his teeth for a long time. So that's how it should be …
However, they were a little confused. "The carriage and the hotel are owned by the great slave owners and nobles. Are we going to force them to open it or what?"
"Forcing them to drive this kind of thing will discourage them." Lü Shu was a little exasperated that they did not live up to his expectations. This group of people had followed him for so long, yet their thinking was still so inflexible. "You need to guide them, understand? Tax cuts! "
After becoming the Castellan, Lü Shu did not need to use such means as subsidies. He could directly reduce taxes without spending any money himself. When the industry was established, he could raise the taxes back. At that time, everyone would be earning money. Who would be against money?
"The city's canals have to keep up with the construction. Don't flood them when it rains. The roads that haven't been paved yet should be paved. A portion of Nangeng City's early taxes can be used for this. The city needs to have fixed garbage cleaners. Wait, we need to build a healthy and civilized city, understand? People will only come again in the future if they feel comfortable." Lü Shu said seriously, "Don't use the thinking of a boss to do business. Be a service-oriented merchant, understand?"
Zhang Weiyu suddenly asked, "Service them? What if someone makes trouble? "
Li Heitan raised his hand again. This was a habit he had developed when he was learning to read. "I know this too."
Before Li Heitan could speak, Zhang Weiyu nodded. "Send them on their way, right?"
"Yes!" Li Heitan said in a serious tone.
'Bandits will always be bandits.' Zhang Weiyu sighed. However, he knew very well that in this chaotic world, only those who were strong enough could protect themselves.
During this period, Zhang Weiyu would go to Field Ridge Town every few days to take a look. Although he did not know what he was waiting for or what he was looking for, he still had to go and take a look to feel at ease.
After Lü Shu gave his instructions, he left with a caravan that was heading to the Royal City with Xiaoyu. Ever since he came to Nangeng City, Lü Shu had not shown his face in public, nor did he discuss business with any of the caravans.
In Lü Shu's words, it would be embarrassing for a dignified Castellan like him to discuss business with a caravan. Zhang Weiyu thought to himself, 'Aren't you just a hands-off shopkeeper who wants to hide and practice your swordsmanship?'
It had to be said that this was what Zhang Weiyu admired the most about Lü Shu. No matter where he went, he would try his best not to delay his swordsmanship practice.
Anyone who had cultivated before would understand that cultivation was actually a very boring thing, but Lü Shu had never felt the slightest bit tired.
Lü Xiaoyu had once asked Lü Shu why he cultivated so hard. At that time, Lü Shu only said that he wanted to become stronger. He had also watched Naruto with Lü Xiaoyu and envied the people in it for being so strong.
Countless people dreamed of forming hand seals with both hands and becoming as strong as the main characters in anime.
However, as they slowly grew up, everyone was faced with mediocre jobs, complicated interpersonal relationships, and the dangers of society.
All they thought about was fame and fortune, as well as promotion and salary increases.
Until one day, when everyone suddenly looked back, they realized that when they were sleeping, they no longer dreamed of dragon slaying warriors, nor did they dream of a certain figure in their dreams.
Some people said that this was maturity, but Lü Shu felt that it was better to say that it was death.
Therefore, since Lü Shu and the others had the opportunity to realize their dreams, they had to cherish it.
Lü Shu had always been a person who knew how to cherish the opportunity.
The reason why Lü Shu and Xiaoyu followed the caravan was that they did not know the way, and it was too strenuous for them to walk. Also, Lü Shu did not arrive at the capital too early.
There was still more than a month before the Jianlu selection would begin. After that, there would be another three months of registration period. This period of time was actually left for the candidates by the Jianlu. They could use their own methods to understand the situation of others, and even directly eliminate others.
The Jianlu did not care what methods you used. According to the Jianlu's saying, "If you don't have the heart to guard against others, don't bother cultivating. The higher your cultivation level, the faster you will die. The Jianlu does not cultivate useless people."
Of course, after so many years, everyone had figured out the ways of the Jianlu. They might say that they did not care about anything, but if they were too despicable, they would definitely be deliberately eliminated by the Jianlu.
Therefore, the candidates of the Jianlu were very particular about the time and timing of entering the capital. The moment they entered the capital, it meant that the competition had already begun.
However, Lü Shu's situation was not quite the same as theirs. The other candidates only had to worry about other candidates, but Lü Shu had to worry about others coming to seek revenge …
Lü Shu had a rough idea of how many enemies Wu Weijun had in the capital. Therefore, he decided to arrive later and cultivate properly on the way …
Wu Weijun must have prepared a sturdy carriage and the best horse for Lü Shu to travel with the Chancellor. Li Heitan cried and begged to go with the Chancellor, but Lü Shu rejected him, saying that it was too dangerous.
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