Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

Time flies, half a month has passed, and all walks of life in Baocheng are gradually getting back on track according to the new laws and the various incentive measures introduced.

The Xianyou Association has initially established Baocheng Logistics, recruited a large number of personnel, and is promoting it extensively in the city.

People were talking about this new thing, feeling that it was like a security guard agency, but not like one.

There are several escort agencies in Baocheng, all of which are responsible for transporting goods to distant places. None of them provides express delivery within the city.

Firstly, the express delivery charges within the city are not high, and it is difficult to make a profit because a large number of couriers need to be employed.

Secondly, the pace of life in that world is basically slow. If you want to deliver goods within the city, you have to carry them on your own, which is a bit hard work, but most people are unwilling to pay others to run errands for them.

Therefore, Baocheng Logistics did not have a smooth start.

But there are always those who want to try something new, and a few people reluctantly place an order to give it a try.

Lu Xunhuan observed for a few days and saw that Baocheng Logistics was met with a cold reception after its launch, so he took action himself.

In the name of the provincial government, he invited Bao Lian to the yamen.

After the two sides talked for a while, they signed an agreement.

From now on, all logistics in Baocheng Prefecture, whether it is sent out or shipped back, will be handled by Baocheng Logistics established by the Immortal Friends Association.

The state government only needs to pay the bill and doesn't have to worry about anything else.

Many officials initially thought that it was unnecessary. Whether sending things out or transporting things in, they could just send the yamen runners. Why should they give the money to Baocheng Logistics and incur extra expenses in vain?

But after a few days, everyone felt the benefits.

Everything is handled by Baocheng Logistics, so the yamen runners no longer have to work so hard. A lot of manpower is freed up, and many affairs in Baocheng can be handled more meticulously.

These days, with the promulgation of various measures, there is a lot to do, many new departments to be established, and many talents who have come to hear the news to be resettled.

Baocheng Logistics was dispatched to help the state government move tables, chairs, deliver food, and transport fruits and vegetables all day long.

With a dedicated team to do these things, we can do them quickly and well, which greatly improves efficiency.

The newly established departments in the state government would select their locations on the first day, and all kinds of office supplies would be in place on the second day, so they could start business.

In the past, the provincial government had to do everything on its own, which would have taken seven or eight days and would have been impossible.

Afterwards, Lu Xunhuan gave Bao Lian some advice, asking her to contact various shops in Baocheng, especially those that needed fresh goods, such as large restaurants, teahouses, etc.

As long as you place your order with Baocheng Logistics, the goods can arrive twice as fast as before.

Of course, the canal and the roads and bridges to be built in various places are still under survey. Once they are completed, the speed of logistics will be even faster.

After everyone has tasted the sweetness, they are willing to pay a little money for the sake of ease, speed and convenience.

After Lu Xunhuan gave Bao Lian some advice, he saw that she was gradually getting the hang of it, so he let her do it.

He handed over most of the affairs in the provincial capital to Lang Tongzhi, who was in charge of digging canals, building roads, constructing plank roads, and building bridges.

For a region to develop, in addition to developing handicrafts, advancing science and technology, and recruiting talents, the most indispensable thing is convenient transportation.

Otherwise, even if grain production increases or salt mines are mined on a large scale, poor transportation will make it difficult to sell the products quickly, and capital cannot be accumulated quickly.

Today, he went to the canal survey site in person.

The two rivers are only ten miles apart at their closest point.

Looking at the map, it seems easy. It's only ten miles. If we recruit ten thousand people, it can be repaired in a few months.

But on-site investigation is another matter.

There is a mountain across these ten miles. If we want to build a canal, we either have to dig through the mountain or dig a tunnel.

Lu Xunhuan asked a state water conservancy official, "What is your ideal plan?"

The water conservancy official said, "If we go around this mountain, the canal will be fifty miles longer, and the construction period will be extended. If we don't go around the mountain, we will have to dig a tunnel."

Lu Xunhuan asked again, "How long is the tunnel?"

The water conservancy official replied, "After surveying, it's about five miles."

Lu Xunhuan made the decision for him: "It's the tunnel. Recruit the personnel and start work immediately."

The water conservancy official said, "The huge rocks in this mountain are very hard, so the excavation process may be very slow."

Lu Xunhuan asked, "Is it harder than iron?"

The official replied, "I used an iron chisel to chisel it, and sparks flew everywhere."

Lu Xunhuan thought for a moment and said, "I remember when the ancients built the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, they also encountered very hard rocks. They used fire to heat the rocks to a very high temperature, and then poured cold water on them, and the rocks cracked."

The water conservancy official thought for a moment and said, "This might be a good idea, but where is the Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Nanliang?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "It's recorded in my mentor's notes. I don't know where the Dujiangyan is, but let's start working on it and try to dig through it as soon as possible."

He added: "When digging the hole, you must pay attention to safety. You must reinforce it while digging, digging a section, and then repairing a section. The top should be firmly arched with stone strips, just like a bridge arch."

The water conservancy official nodded: "Don't worry, sir, I understand this."

Lu Xunhuan nodded: "Then let's get started."

After inspecting the canal, he rushed to Yanshui County to inspect the construction of the plank road.

In Yanshui County, many immortals have been invited to help drill holes in the rock wall.

After observing for a while, Lu Xun Huan said to the Yanshui County Magistrate, "Everyone is quite professional. The plank road doesn't need to be too wide, just enough for two carriages to pass each other easily. Only when it can travel back and forth without obstruction can we ensure the speed of transportation."

He looked up and said, "Now that we have built it, we must ensure the safety of the plank road. No rocks are allowed to fall from above."

The Yanshui County Magistrate was a little worried: "But it's hard to say when rocks will fall on this high mountain."

Lu Xunhuan said, "Have the experts survey the areas prone to rockfall, and have the immortals help shovel them away to eliminate the danger in advance and ensure that the rock face along the way is basically solid."

The Yanshui County Magistrate nodded: "Okay."

Lu Xunhuan added, "After the plank road is built, a special maintenance team should be arranged to conduct daily inspections. Any damage should be repaired promptly, and any hidden dangers should be eliminated promptly. Also, it's time to organize professionals in salt boiling."

After visiting the construction site of the plank road, he went to the road leading from Baocheng to Yangshan County.

That road had been specially repaired in the past because it led to the frontier border.

The last time Lu Xunhuan took a horse carriage from Yangshan County to Baocheng, he inspected the road along the way. The roadbed was still there, but the road surface was badly damaged. In addition, some bridges along the way were too small or not strong enough and needed to be rebuilt.

He walked along the road, exploring and moving forward every day.

He gave detailed instructions to the officials in charge of the road, including where the road needed to be leveled and where the bridge needed to be rebuilt.

Here, Lu Xunhuan checked around every day, trying to develop the transportation between Baocheng and various county towns as soon as possible.

He hasn't returned to Baocheng for more than ten days, and looks like he is busy with all kinds of things.

On the other hand, his actions in Baocheng were constantly being reported to Yingzhou City, the capital of Southern Liang.

After reading reports for several days, His Majesty the King asked his civil and military officials, "He wants to develop handicrafts, recruit talented people, build roads and bridges, and dig canals. Can Baocheng Prefecture's finances still support it?"

Minister Yu stepped forward and said, "He told his colleagues in the prefecture that what is taken from the people should be used for the people. Your Majesty, please do not be impatient. We will wait and see."

His Majesty the King was somewhat puzzled. "If he wants to take it from the people, they must have money. If they have no money, how can he take it? Isn't he robbing them?"

Yu Shangshu said again: "Your Majesty, please don't worry. Let's observe and see."