Three Kingdoms, at the beginning of the game, recognize the thief as the father, hit the spectacle,

On the other hand, obviously he also hopes to use Ma Jun's hands to spread this effective method of exploring the material world in China.

Seriously handed over the "Scientific Experiment and Recording Method" to Ma Jun. Although Zhang Yan felt a little distressed by his rapidly shrinking reputation, he also knew that this was his necessary contribution, and he would definitely do it in the future. It will bring you several times or even dozens of times in return.

On the other side, Ma Jun took the information with a serious face, and Ma Jun immediately changed his words, and began to call Zhang Yan his master.

Some couldn't wait to start flipping through the text in the thick stack of materials, and soon it didn't take too long, Ma Jun sat cross-legged on the ground, obviously immersed in the books.

Seeing his appearance, Zhang Yan didn't bother him anymore, but turned around and looked at the side drinking and eating honestly. After introducing the two guests, Zhang Ju and Ma Jun, he didn't go there again. Wei Xian who spoke.

Chapter 55 You don't have to, but I can't give

"Come, come, Wei Xian, let me toast you."

Reaching out his hand to greet Wei Xian's direction, Zhang Yan raised his glass to respect Wei Xian from a distance, and then drank the white wine in the glass in one gulp.

Seeing the flustered appearance of the other party, Zhang Yan immediately waved his hand to signal Wei Xian not to worry, and at the same time brought the topic back to the business of inviting the other party here today.

"Don't be too nervous. I'm not in Luoyang during this period of time. Thanks to your help to take care of the construction site, there are no major mistakes. Speaking of this, I have to thank you very much."

"Not to mention that I have been away for more than three months. When I came back, you brought people to complete the sundial. This can also be said to be a real achievement."

"Tell me, Wei Xian, what do you want, is it gold, silver, jewelry or silk?"

"As long as you speak, I will try my best to satisfy you this time."

He didn't arrange new work and tasks for the other party right away. After having a drink with the other party, Zhang Yan first mentioned the achievements and contributions made by the other party this time, and then expressed that he would give Wei Xian a good job. Rewards.

After hearing Zhang Yan's words, Wei Xian shook his head honestly, and then quickly rejected Zhang Yan's plan.

"Mr. Zhang... No, master, you are too far-fetched."

He decisively shook his head in the direction of Zhang Yan. Although Wei Xian also knew that the sundial he led the team to complete was very important to Zhang Yan, but he didn't have the idea of ​​taking credit for it. Instead, he just thought it was something he should complete matter.

Not to mention the countless failed construction experiences before, even thinking about it now, Wei Xian feels a little indescribably ashamed.

He had just finished the celebration banquet held near Sundial Square today, and then rushed to Zhang Yan's place in a hurry.

And at the previous banquet, seeing the satisfied smiles and excitement on the faces of thousands or tens of thousands of people, Wei Xian naturally understood that compared with them to Zhang Yan, it must be Zhang Yan to them workers more important.

This time Zhang Yan asked him to ask for property by himself, not only because he recognized his behavior, but also planned to reward him.

But compared with those money and property, Wei Xian can't help but feel that following behind Zhang Yan like this now, and leading the people under his hands to overcome difficulties for Zhang Yan one by one is happier for him. Some.

Therefore, even though Zhang Yan signaled Wei Xian to open his mouth this time, after thinking about it for a while, Wei Xian shook his head with a smile and refused Zhang Yan's reward.

Seeing the other party's appearance, Zhang Yan didn't say anything more, but directly made the decision on behalf of the other party.

"Since you don't want it, I'll just give it to you."

"Ye'er, remember this for me. Tomorrow, I will send someone to Wei Xian's house to send ten catties of gold and one bolt of five-color silk and satin to Wei Xian's house. It will be regarded as a reward for overcompleting the task this time."

"Wei Xian, don't rush to refuse. I remember that the situation in your family is not very good because of your daughter's illness. It seems that the monthly expenses are also very high."

"You use this money to buy some medicinal materials for your daughter to replenish your body, and keep the rest to subsidize the family, and then make some new clothes for your wife and children. After all, you have a lot more money, don't spend it all day long Just those two coarse clothes will handle the matter."

He rewarded the other party with property worth about 10,000+ money in one breath. Zhang Yan also knows that for some people, instead of letting him make his own choices, it is better to help the other party think about what they need. Being able to actually play a positive role in Wei Xian's future life.

Regardless of the fact that the 10,000+ money is enough for an ordinary family of five to live on for nearly ten years, but for Wei Xian's family, who is sick and needs to take medicine for a long time, This is only enough to support the medical expenses of the other party's daughter for about a year.

But for Wei Xian's character, if Zhang Yan offered more rewards, he would not accept it anyway, and it might cause the relationship between Zhang Yan and him to become a little stiff.

In order to help Wei Xian more, Zhang Yan could only make a secret decision to find a way to gradually and steadily improve the other party's living standard when he arrives in Lujiang in the future and everything is on the right track.

……

"This..., it's rare that you, my lord, are still thinking about my child. If that's the case, I won't shirk it anymore, but I really deserve such a reward. If you have any orders in the future, my lord, I will definitely try my best to do it for you." make arrangements for."

"Speaking of which, it's true that my Jing wife hasn't bought new clothes for some time..."

With some emotion, Wei Xian cupped his fists towards Zhang Yan. Seeing Zhang Yan like this, Wei Xian accepted Zhang Yan's kindness with a touch of emotion, and didn't say anything to evade it.

For one thing, Wei Xian knew a long time ago that even though Zhang Yan was usually amiable, as long as he made a decision, it would be difficult for him to turn back with eight horses.

Today, since Zhang Yan said that he would reward him with ten catties of gold, then the ten catties of gold would definitely not be short of catty or two, no matter how much Wei Xian tried to evade it, it would be useless.

And secondly, Wei Xian did not say anything this time before rejecting Zhang Yan, because the other party rewarded him with property this time, whether it was asking him to use the money to see a doctor for his daughter, or asking him to make two new clothes for his wife. , it can be said that they have accurately grasped Wei Xian's lifeline, so that he couldn't afford to refute at all.

He saluted far away in Zhang Yan's direction. Although Wei Xian chose to accept Zhang Yan's kindness this time, in his heart, he secretly planned to redouble his efforts in the future to repay the other party's kindness and affection for him. .

On the other side, after hearing Wei Xian's words from the bottom of his heart, Zhang Yan waved his hand lightly at the other party, and then he straightened his face, and began to tell the other party about today's business.

"Hehe, Wei Xian, you don't have to be like this."

"If you want to serve me, why wait until later?"

Smiling, he said to Wei Xian. Seeing that the other party had already stood up, Zhang Yan waved his hand to signal him, and then he opened his mouth to order the future migration plan, and asked Wei Xian to arrange it on his behalf.

On the other side, Wei Xian naturally nodded to Zhang Yan, and then concentrated his mind to ensure that he would not miss a word of Zhang Yan's instructions.

Chapter 56 Will you go to Lujiang with me?

"Wei Xian, you also know that in about ten days and a half months, I will go to Lujiang to take up the post of prefect. It will definitely not be as easy as it is now if I want to return to Luoyang."

"And in the past few days, I have to ask you to help me make statistics to see if there are any people who used to work under you and me in Luoyang City who are willing to follow me to the Lujiang River, and how many people are willing to follow me. I will go to Lujiang together."

"As long as they are willing to go to the south with me to build my territory, I will subsidize them one by one according to the actual cost."

"By the middle of this month at the latest, you will give me the detailed list, and then you will be directly responsible for organizing the relocation of these people."

Instructing Wei Xian on his plan, Zhang Yan did not give the other party a specific number of relocated people, but only set a maximum number of relocated people of about 2000, and then left it to the other party to choose freely.

The selection criteria naturally give priority to carpenters, stonemasons, and some literate people as the highest priority relocation incentives.

For those who plan to go to Lujiang with Zhang Yan this time, not only will Zhang Yan be responsible for all food and beverage expenses on the way, but Zhang Yan also promised them that after everyone settles down, he will provide them with suitable accommodation for free. Let this group of people not be homeless after they arrive in Lujiang.

As for some of these craftsman families, especially those that have been passed down from generation to generation, Zhang Yan even promised that after moving to Lujiang this time, he would employ them in accordance with the normal contract system and not Continue to cooperate in the current form of half recruitment and half relief.

According to Zhang Yan's calculations, the monthly living cost of an adult man in the current era is about [-] yuan, and it may be slightly lower for those who live in poverty. Three hundred dollars won't make much difference.

And considering that if a skilled craftsman has a job every day, his monthly income is about 450 to [-] yuan when he is always busy. Zhang Yan also uniformly offered a monthly salary of [-] yuan for this group of craftsmen. And through Wei Xian's message, he promised that after everything is on the right track in the future, the wages of these workers will be gradually increased.

You must know that according to the original cooperation method, whether it is the basic coolie workers or some craftsmen in charge of technical work, Zhang Yan's average salary per person is about 240 yuan a day, and it takes more than [-] yuan to complete all the work in a month. the cost of.

But now, in order to induce those craftsmen to move out with their families, Zhang Yan can be said to have spent a lot of money, which almost doubled the wages of each craftsman compared to before.

Since Zhang Yan didn't need to worry about the eight restaurants, the rest of the brewery, tailor shop, etc. among his various industries, Ye'er would naturally help him arrange a series of things.

Therefore, after Wei Xian gave his request, Zhang Yan had already dealt with all the things he had to do before moving.

If his estimation is correct, Zhang Yan can bring at least 2000 to [-] craftsmen with him to Lujiang this time.Assuming that each craftsman's family is composed of three generations and five people, then these craftsmen and their families will account for the vast majority of the [-] people.

As for the remaining idle places, Zhang Yan instructed Wei Xian to give priority to those single people who had a difficult life or lost their families due to war or other reasons.

After all, in the Eastern Han Dynasty 2000 years ago, because it was not convenient for people to communicate in different places, the concept of family was much stronger than that of later generations.In order to be able to live with their families, many people will not choose to set off alone like in the future, and go to other places to seek some higher-paying jobs.

Therefore, considering the thoughts of this group of people, Zhang Yan naturally would not take the initiative to do the kind of evil deeds that break up other people's families.

As long as everything goes smoothly, it will take about another week until the sixth day of June this year, which will be the auspicious day that Zhang Rang Xunren has set for him, and Zhang Yan will hold the last wedding ceremony on that day. A ceremony - "welcome in person".

And after his wedding is completed and Qiao Ying has worshiped the ancestral tablet together, Zhang Yan will pack up within a week, and then set off with all the people who plan to go south with him before the [-]th day of the sixth lunar month .

According to Zhang Yan's estimation, if that time comes, Xu Huang, who went to Bingzhou to purchase horses for his future cavalry unit, probably also bought enough Mongolian war horses, and started to go south with the horse merchants to Lujiang to find himself. .

And around July, the two groups of people will meet up in Yangquan Houguo near the north of Lujiang River according to the previous plan, and then go to Xinzhi Wancheng in Lujiang County together.

Today, after instructing Wei Xian on a series of matters concerning the relocation, Zhang Yan has settled a major matter on his mind.On the opposite side of him, Wei Xian naturally wrote down the other party's previous orders one by one, and then got up to say goodbye to everyone.

Standing up and brushing his robe, Wei Xian recalled in his mind the craftsmen he had come into contact with during this period of time, and then he also had a draft in his mind, and only planned to go to the homes of these people after dawn tomorrow, going from house to house The door-to-door persuaded the other party to follow Zhang Yan and move his family to the south.

But before going out, Wei Xian heard Zhang Yan call out to him again, so he couldn't help but looked back to the private room of the restaurant which was a little empty at the moment.

……

"By the way, Wei Xian, I forgot to ask you."

"You will follow me to Lujiang, right?"

Looking at the figure of the other party with some hope on his face, although Zhang Yan already had the answer in his heart at this time, he kept it hidden in his heart all the time, and patiently did not ask any questions.

And until now, after everything had been arranged, he tentatively asked Wei Xian's figure.

Although in his heart, Zhang Yan felt that he did not feel sorry for the other party, as long as there were no accidents, the other party would definitely agree to go with him.

But after all, this is not the modern society with developed transportation after 2000. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, if Wei Xian rejected Zhang Yan considering his ancestral home and other reasons, it was actually a very normal thing.

Looking at the other party with those longing eyes, Zhang Yan can be said to be Wei Xian alone, and his importance to him is beyond the weight that the hundreds of craftsmen combined can produce.

And hearing Zhang Yan's words, Wei Xian couldn't help laughing a little honestly.

……

"Then, master, are you willing to take me with you?"

Chapter 57 Are you interested in this?

"By the way, master, what is that pulley you mentioned during the day?"

At night, in a private house in Luoyang City, Ye'er had just waited for Zhang Yan to fall asleep, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, she turned around and asked Zhang Yan softly.

Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Zhang Yan's face.

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This evening, after ordering the work, Zhang Yan took Ye'er back to the small courtyard in Luoyang City.As for Wei Xian and the other three who got their respective tasks, they naturally returned home and gradually got busy.

Not to mention that Wei Xian will organize a list of his construction workers before tomorrow, and according to the requirements given by Zhang Yan, he will start asking door to door tomorrow.

It's just that Ma Jun, who received a meeting gift from Zhang Yan, after casually flipping through the thread-bound materials of "Scientific Experiments and Recording Methods", suddenly felt that this method was exquisite and interesting, regardless of the objections of his family. I'm going to burn the midnight oil, and I'm going to finish this somewhat frivolous book as soon as possible.

Now everyone has been assigned their own tasks, so Zhang Yan, as the leader, can finally have his hands free and start to concentrate on preparing for his wedding a week later.

But to Zhang Yan's surprise, just after he ordered a series of things and asked Ye'er to help him find about [-] virgins and virgins for him to send as envoys tomorrow, Zhang Yan, who was a little tired, hadn't had time to sleep. Going, I heard the girl's voice softly next to my ear.

"Master, what is that pulley you mentioned during the day today?"

A little curious asked Zhang Yan in a low voice. Since it was already late at night, Ye'er, who didn't want to disturb others' rest, naturally lowered her figure as much as possible.

Seeing that his lovely maid did not leave at this moment, but stood beside the bed and bowed her head and whispered something in his ear, Zhang Yan suddenly felt a little surprised.

"Um, it's a device used by the Hu State in the Western Regions. It can lift heavy objects with half or even a quarter of the strength."

"To put it simply, a pulley is a typical gadget that trades distance for strength. Ye'er, are you actually interested in this kind of thing?"