297: Chapter 0297 Overflow

"Actually, it's not that difficult."

Lin Xiao said leisurely, "We only need to establish some concrete slab processing plants to manufacture concrete slabs at fixed locations."

"When paving the road, the workers only need to level the roadbed first."

"Once the concrete slabs are delivered to the site, they can be laid directly and fixed in place."

"This way, the steps of mixing mud and leveling on-site are eliminated."

"If there's any damage, replacing the concrete slab directly will also be much faster than general repairs."

Immediately after, Lin Xiao gave a rough explanation of the processing and production of concrete slabs.

In fact, these were Precast components. In his hometown, all kinds of elevated bridges were built this way, but in this world, it was a pioneering feat.

Qingxuan realized, "So it can be done like this. It's just like firing bricks and making tiles, except this time we're not using ordinary mud, but cement!"

"Husband is truly a genius to think of such a wonderful method. This way, the concrete roads throughout the Northern Territory can have a unified standard, making management even more convenient."

Xie Juner was very puzzled and couldn't help but ask curiously, "General, this method is so ingenious. It not only greatly increases efficiency but also saves a lot of costs. Why didn't you use this method to build concrete roads before?"

"Uh..."

Lin Xiao was a bit embarrassed, thinking to himself, 'You little girl, why do you have to bring up the one thing I'd rather not talk about?'

He cleared his throat and said, "After all, concrete roads have only recently appeared. Many commoners didn't know what they were, so an adaptation process was needed."

"Moreover, many commoners rely on building concrete roads to make a living."

"If we had pursued cost-saving from the very beginning, many people would have had nothing to eat."

When Qingxuan and the other women heard this, they reached a sudden realization, and their faces immediately showed expressions of admiration.

"Good technology also needs to be promoted at the right time; otherwise, it is of no benefit to the people. Husband's considerations are thorough; I have learned something again."

Xie Juner said shamefully, "I only thought about how to make money, while the General was thinking about letting the people benefit more. Juner was wrong..."

"It's nothing. In the future, whatever you do, just consider the people more."

Lin Xiao waved his hand, turned around, and breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally managed to bluff his way through.

Thanks to the concrete road, what would have been a journey of more than half a day took only two hours.

When they arrived at the Yangquan City Gates, Su Wansha, dressed in a red fur coat, was looking forward expectantly in the cold wind.

In addition, Chief Clerk Xu Zheng and a group of Yangquan officials were also standing there, shivering.

Although they were freezing like grandsons, none of them dared to complain.

Back when he was only the master of Cangzhou, they had to be extremely respectful. Now, the person returning was the 'King' of the Northern Territory.

Su Wansha was so excited that her eyes were misty with tears. She felt proud of her man, but also felt a bit of bitterness and grievance for having stayed behind all these days.

So many things had happened; she had to manage the Northern Trade Alliance and deal with the plague. Heaven knows how she made it through.

Whenever it was late at night and everything was quiet, she could only think of her man's figure and grit her teeth to persevere.

"I welcome Husband's triumphant return. Congratulations, Husband, on wiping out the rebels and unifying the Northern Territory!"

With Su Wansha taking the lead, Chief Clerk Xu Zheng and the group of officials all knelt down one after another.

Lin Xiao went up and pulled the woman into his arms.

Just from hearing Qingxuan's words, he knew how difficult it had been for Su Wansha.

Ever since he first met her in Baishui Prefecture, this woman had been working hard and contributing without any regrets.

Although her contributions weren't as dazzling and world-renowned as Mu Wanying's, for Lin Xiao and the Zhenbei Army, she was indispensable!

"Wansha, you are the one who has worked the hardest. It is my fortune, Lin Xiao's, to have met you."

Upon hearing these words, Su Wansha felt all the bitterness of the past days vanish into thin air.

Disregarding the fact that many people were watching, Su Wansha leaned into the man's embrace and shed tears of joy.

"As long as Husband can return safely and our family is reunited, everything is worth it."

Hearing this, Qingxuan and the other women behind them also silently teared up.

Indeed, they had gone through so many flames of war and so many dangers.

Finally, before the New Year, at the city gates of Cangzhou Prefecture, their family was reunited.

Returning to Yangquan after a long absence, many parts of the city had already taken on a new look.

The road widening work was still in progress, but the main thoroughfare, like Baishui City, had already been turned into a two-way four-lane road, greatly increasing efficiency.

A large number of commoners flooded the streets, shouting loudly, "Welcome back, General Lin!" The atmosphere was incredibly enthusiastic.

Lin Xiao waved to the crowd from time to time, feeling a bit embarrassed by it all.

"Wansha, there's actually no need for all this."

Su Wansha burst into a laugh. "Does Husband think I was the one who made them come?"

"Is it not?"

"The commoners all heard the news and took to the streets spontaneously. Husband probably doesn't realize how much weight he carries in the hearts of the Cangzhou people."

Looking at those pairs of eyes filled with respect and warmth, Lin Xiao felt inexplicably touched.

Humans are not plants or stones. Even if he kept telling himself that he must never throw his life away for the welfare of the people under heaven...

After seeing such scenes many times, he couldn't help but want to go a step further and strive for as much fairness as possible for them.

To achieve this goal, he still had to keep working hard!

"Wansha, regarding the high-grade equipment I asked you to collect earlier, have there been any gains?"

"Husband has given the command, so I naturally did my best. The equipment collected has all been placed in the Generals Mansion warehouse."

"How many pieces are there?" Lin Xiao asked immediately.

Su Wansha gave a complex smile. "Husband will know once he goes back and takes a look."

As soon as he returned to the Generals Mansion, Lin Xiao headed straight for the warehouse.

When he pushed the door open and entered, the scene before him made Lin Xiao gasp!

On the weapon racks and cabinets, there were actually no less than a hundred pieces of high-grade equipment!?

Even if each piece was only the lowest yellow grade, they could be exchanged for over 10,000 prestige!!

"Wansha, where did all this come from!?"

Lin Xiao was stunned. Had she scoured the entire Cangzhou clean!?

Seeing that the man seemed very satisfied, Su Wansha breathed a sigh of relief and said with a charming smile, "It's all thanks to Husband suppressing the rebels, healing the people, and gaining their hearts."

"Upon learning that our Generals Mansion was purchasing graded equipment, various officials, wealthy merchants, and chivalrous people from the martial world all sent over the treasures they had on hand."

"If we had relied solely on ourselves to find them, I'm afraid we wouldn't have even been able to gather thirty pieces."

Lin Xiao was delighted. It really was a case of 'a just cause enjoys abundant support'!

"Did you pay them?"

"Of course. I paid for everything according to the market price. If they wouldn't take the money, we wouldn't take the item."

Lin Xiao was very satisfied. "You've done well. This is another great contribution! Tonight, I shall reward you handsomely!!"

Upon hearing this, Su Wansha's beautiful face turned crimson, her eyes full of anticipation.

The other women nearby all laughed charmingly, though Xie Juner was a bit embarrassed; as an unmarried maiden, she was still not quite used to this.

"My dear wives, you should all go and rest first."

Lin Xiao was already impatient and smilingly told the women to leave first.

The women were considerate and didn't ask further. They closed the warehouse door and withdrew.

Lin Xiao scanned these pieces of equipment one by one with his Eye of God. Many were mystic grade, and there were even two Earth Grade ones!

Originally, it was to exchange for a reserve of prestige for Cephalosporin, but now he could use it for himself.

No more words were needed; exchange them all!!

[Ding! You have exchanged and obtained 17,850 prestige!]

prestige remaining: 20,150

Fuck! I only needed ten thousand prestige to exchange for the fifth volume, and as a result, it directly overflowed by double!

I've never fought such an affluent battle!!