Chapter 741 Strategic Materials
After a fierce battle, Yue Shu led his soldiers to repel the ambush.
Later, he arranged for people to take care of the wounded and at the same time arranged for people to safely deliver all the sugar supplies onto the ship.
"After this battle, I wonder if the Southern Expedition Army will retaliate against the Li people?" Yue Shu was a little worried.
Zhu Dazhuang said indifferently, "There is no need to worry about the Li people. We have our troops stationed there. In addition, with the advantage of geographical location, the Southern Expedition Army will have half the effort and twice the result attacking them." After all, it's a field battle, so who's afraid of who?
At this time, the accompanying military doctor disciple came to report, "General Yue, the hemostatic medicine we brought is almost used up, but there are still many wounded soldiers who have not received treatment."
"Let's go and take a look."
Yue Shu led his men to the wounded camp. Listening to the suppressed groans of pain from the entire camp, he frowned.
Zhu Dazhuang said, "This time the enemy came well prepared, and we suffered heavy casualties."
Pingzhou had just ended a great war and all kinds of supplies were in short supply. The military supplies he brought with him this time had almost emptied Pingzhou's inventory.
These wounded soldiers were not suitable for movement and could only remain in the Southland temporarily. However, even if they stayed, all necessary logistical support had to be provided. First and foremost, the lives of these wounded soldiers had to be ensured, and stopping the bleeding was the top priority.
He summoned his confidant and asked him to do something.
Not long after, the military doctor carefully sprinkled the sugar in his hand on the wound of the wounded soldier with doubts.
He observed for a quarter of an hour and found that the bleeding from the wound was gradually improving.
"The bleeding has stopped! General Yue, did you see it?"
Yue Shu nodded.
Sugar can stop bleeding and disinfect. If you have a wound on your body that is bleeding, you can immediately sprinkle some white sugar on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Because white sugar can reduce local moisture in the wound, inhibit bacterial growth, and help the wound to contract and heal.
This was a secret the governor told him before he left.
The military doctor sighed, "This white sugar is a good thing!"
Isn't it? If Lu Songli were here, she would definitely nod in agreement.
You should know that in modern times, sugarcane is classified as a strategic material as it is a material that plays an important role in national livelihood and national defense.
Because sugar can not only quickly replenish energy for soldiers in war, but also stop bleeding.
Furthermore, if sugar is boiled down into syrup and mixed with certain chemicals in the right proportions, such as potassium nitrate, and heated, it can be made into a powerful bomb! The melted sugar can also cause secondary damage by splashing and flowing. Even a mixture of sugar, gasoline, aluminum powder, and rubber crumbs, ignited, can burn through steel plates.
The sugar mixture can be used as a source of power and explosives.
Lu Songli took Qin Sheng's previous advice to heart.
Explosives are too wasteful, so she plans to let Gu Zhang study cannons, and sugar is used to study propellants.
The Qingyanxu Sanzhou Free Trade Zone has become the most lively place on this land, without a doubt.
Every day, many people come here with different purposes, and Lu Qian is one of them.
Lu Qian was born into the Lu family of Zhuozhou. He was a carefully nurtured son of the Lu family. The Lu family was having a hard time at the moment, and many of their clansmen like him had gone out to serve the family.
He came to the free trade zone, where there were many opportunities, and he wanted to see if he could make a difference here.
The prosperity of Qingzhou District was so great that the Lu family had also set up some businesses there. Unfortunately, many of the aristocratic families in Pingzhou had made a fortune and enjoyed a good life, while the Lu family had only enjoyed a small portion of the profits. How could this situation not make him feel depressed?
It was at this time that Zuo Anmin approached Lu Qian.
Zuo Anmin's first words were straight to the point, "Mr. Lu, are you drinking alone?"
Lu Qian recognized Zuo Anmin and said lazily, "Yes, I drink some wine to keep myself quiet, which is better than the bitter wine you drink, Master Zuo."
Zuo Anmin ignored his sarcasm and sat down next to him. "Mr. Lu, do you want to cooperate with us?"
"You guys?" Lu Qian looked him up and down with contempt on his face.
His expression seemed to be saying, when has your Emperor Dali and your patriarch ever defeated Lu Songli?
Zuo Anmin understood, but he swallowed his anger and said, "Yes, we."
"Not interested." Lu Qian picked up the wine jug and stood up to leave.
Zuo Anmin said to his back, "Lu Qian, Lu Qian, are you so cowardly?"
Lu Qian stopped and said, "If you have something to say, just say it. If you have something to fart, just fart!"
Zuo Anmin said directly, "As the saying goes, it's better to fight for your dignity than for the bread. Your Lu family from Zhuozhou surrendered to Pingzhou, but was treated so badly by Lu Songli. Have you ever thought of revenge?"
Lu Qian sat back down and asked, "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
There's a chance! Zuo Anmin immediately lowered his voice and said, "I heard that your Lu family's son-in-law is related to that guy from the Seventh Works Institute?"
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Since its establishment, the Qing, Yan and Xu Free Trade Zone has always been the focus of attention of the people of Dali, Pingzhou and Xianbei. In the beginning, in order to allow more people to reap the benefits, Dali and Xianbei widely promoted the myth of getting rich overnight in the casinos in the free trade zone.
Before Dali and Xianbei had calmed down, Pingzhou's newspapers across the country rushed to report the grand opening of Qingzhou District.
The common people listened to the storyteller reading the newspaper with great interest, and the storyteller also told them about the construction in various parts of Qingzhou District in great detail, word by word.
Soon, the people all knew that there was a racecourse in Qingzhou District, and that horse racing was held every two or three days at the racecourse. Ordinary people could also participate, and if they won, the rewards would be super generous.
Liu Cong is a local country gentleman. He has been hearing a lot of news about Qingzhou District recently and is eager to participate in the horse racing competitions there. "I really want to participate."
At this time, Ma Tianqing, the brother of the county magistrate's aunt, came over and said, "Brother Liu, isn't it easy for you to participate?"
Liu Cong was puzzled. "The Qingzhou District Racecourse is in Qingzhou, and we're in Jingzhou. We can't just run over there and gamble, right?"
Ma Tianqing waved his hand and said, "No need to go to Qingzhou. Let's do this. I'll be the banker and people will come to buy numbers."
"I've already made the arrangements. The winning numbers for each draw will be published in the newspaper. So, if you win, I'll pay you back at a ratio of 1 to 40. How about that?"
Liu Cong's eyes rolled, "Brother Ma, I think we can do this business together."
"You're such a smart guy! I was led by others to do all the work, and you still want to get a piece of the pie?"
"Isn't it better to follow Brother Ma and eat meat?"
"You come to take a piece of the pie, you might as well start a new stall."
"What do you mean?"
"It means exactly what it says. I'll introduce my boss to you. You can set up a separate stall and you can divide the profits between yourselves."
"Okay then. Thank you, Brother Ma, for your support."
"Sure, sure."
As the saying goes, poverty breeds evil schemes. Ordinary people have been very poor in the past two years. The news that people around them make a fortune from time to time constantly stimulates them, and many people begin to try it out.
Some people win as soon as they buy it, and after eating the meat once, they become more and more addicted.
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