Chapter 28: Liberation of Labor Force

  Being able to trade freely with one state means what, Sun Lin as a steward who has been trained by Zhang Xu naturally knows clearly, and upon hearing this he is extremely delighted, this is a great achievement, having Youzhou as a dumping ground for goods, many things in Chang County can be sold at high prices.

  For example, a large amount of dried fish can be sold to ordinary people as salted products, with unimaginable profits. There are also many mass-produced goods, such as fabrics, which are big sellers. After all, Chang County may not dare to let the outside world know, but he has been ordered to form merchant teams for many years and is well aware of the terrifying output value of Qinglin Town. It can be said that weaving fabric is something that even the elderly, weak, and women can do, as long as they buy a large amount of cheap raw materials from elsewhere, they can produce them on a large scale.

  Plundering the wealth of Youzhou would greatly delay the development of Yuan Shao's power, even if he eventually occupied the land of Youzhou, it would still have an important effect.

  Gongsun Zan didn't know how to govern and lacked administrative talent, so he easily promised this matter. This is using the power of Youzhou to support a single Chang County! It's imaginable what kind of development Zhang Xu's territory will have in the future!

  As expected, when the matter was reported to Zhang Xu, he also became excited with his temperament. Now what he worried about was the prosperity of Chang County. Although Chang County had no problem with food and clothing, how to maximize the use of labor force still required financial support. Strong laborers could open up mountains, repair roads, and build farmland, children could herd cattle and cultivate fields, but the elderly, weak, women and children were also a huge labor resource.

  Now that we have the market of Youzhou, this part of labor can be liberated, and with more labor support, more educational institutions can be established in Chang County to improve the education level of the people!

  At this time, Zhang Xu called for Bu Wu and two young boys, Zhang Yao and Zhang Tie. The two young boys followed him in handling internal affairs and gradually matured, no longer being so naive. Moreover, what they had learned throughout their lives was slowly revealed, becoming the important officials under Zhang Xu's command.

  "Master Xian!"

  The three men knelt down on the ground and kowtowed, then stood up and said.

  "Hmm, I called you three here today to arrange something for you!"

  Zhang Xu nodded slightly and said, "In the past few months, as the top person in charge, the three of us have managed the internal affairs of Chang County, making everything go smoothly. Zhang Xu is very satisfied with this. The workshop area in Chang County has also been gradually built up with basic infrastructure, which can be used now. This place will become an important industrial area in the future."

  "Please instruct me, Master Xian!"

  None of them had any pride because they knew all this was given by Master Xian.

  "Hmm, now Sun Lin has brought important news that Youzhou is already open to full trade with merchant groups. What does this mean? You all know, right?"

  Zhang Xu said slowly and leisurely.

  Upon hearing this, the three people's eyes lit up at once and they became excited immediately. Because of the assembly line production and Zhang Xu's encouragement for inventions and creations since Qinglin Town, the workshop area has been creating enormous wealth all along. The output of salt products and the bumper harvest of grains are all thanks to this. Now if Youzhou can have free trade, they naturally know what it means.

  "Master Xianshi, we understand. We will definitely not disappoint Master Xianshi's expectations. The water-powered loom has been fully researched and the workshop area can be set up immediately!"

  Buwu hastily said.

  "We will also work together to mobilize women to come and work, and we will definitely add a new source of income for our Chang County!"

  Zhang Yao and Zhang Tie said.

  "Hmm!"

  Zhang Xu nodded his head, extremely satisfied.

  Although Chang County still has many fist products, weaving is the best commodity in his eyes. On the one hand, it will not fund the enemy, and on the other hand, it is a project with extremely high demand. Moreover, in this era, cloth itself has a certain monetary function, and it can be said that this is the most cost-effective project!

  Ironware and refined salt are considered strategic materials, especially ironware. Currently, only a small amount is traded with Tao Qian, and control measures need to be taken. However, cloth can be sold on a large scale without such worries!

  Moreover, the opening of Youzhou's commercial channel is equivalent to establishing contact with the grasslands, which is another major transaction. It can be said that this is Zhang Xu's most desired transaction, using cloth to exchange for a large amount of resources from the grasslands, and also being able to indirectly carry out another project, which has extremely great benefits for controlling the grasslands!

  It's not time to take real action yet, but it's a good idea to make preparations in advance!

  "Alright, I'm very reassured by your handling of matters. Hmm, I've recently researched a new talisman, I'll bestow it upon you!"

  After finishing speaking, Zhang Xu flipped his wrist, and three talismans appeared in his hand, looking radiant with a sense of extraordinary aura.

  "This talisman is a Qi Condensing Talisman. Wearing this talisman on your body can calm your mind and condense your energy, which will be very helpful for your cultivation. In urgent situations, you can also use this talisman to temporarily strengthen your vital energy!"

  Zhang Xu spoke briefly, but what he said was already very clear. This talisman is a high-level talisman that he has researched and developed, which is quite rare. It can calm the mind and gather one's energy, which is the effect of wearing it. When used directly, it can even increase a person's vital energy within a short period of time, increasing their physical strength or magical power.

  "Thank you, Master Xian!"

  The three of them were overjoyed and hastily kowtowed.

  They naturally know and are proud of the preciousness of these three talismans, which are also a testament to their own immortal master's means. In their hearts, they admire and worship even more, and their faith is even more devout!

  "Hmm, okay, I'll wait for you then!"

  Zhang Xu was extremely satisfied with this, the talisman was made by him recently, it can be said that it is the crystallization of his heart and blood, with such an effect, he believed that in the future it could be used as a reward for those who have made contributions, this is the blessing of the immortal master, at the same time, it can also make more and more people under him condense their vital energy!

  After all, there are only three generals under his command now, which is really too few. Eight battalions, with only three generals, this does not conform to Zhang Xu's idea!

  In Zhang Xu's view, cultivating the essence of blood is the minimum condition for leading a battalion. The best would be to have Wei Jiang or even the team leader as someone who has cultivated the essence of blood. This is obviously not the time yet, and it will only be when that time comes that it will truly meet his ideal of a strong army!

  "Ah!"

  Concentrating his spirit and calming his energy, he observed the aura of his own destiny. When he discovered that the fundamental life force had completely transformed into a bright red color, it was crystal clear and transparent. The remaining cloud-like aura was also wrapped in red, while the white clouds in the distance continued to gather, constantly transforming into red as they merged. At this moment, the large seal on his forehead, representing the master of humanity, was almost full. He nodded his head in satisfaction, thinking that the development of Chang County over the past few months had indeed brought rich rewards. He believed that after the autumn harvest, it would be time to stabilize the people's hearts, and then he could once again recruit soldiers to conquer the entire Donglai Prefecture next year!