Chapter 3: First, find a sturdy thigh and give it a hug

Do not be deceived by the fact that it is merely a wheel; given the current capabilities of the Lü family, it is fundamentally impossible to manufacture it. The lack of specialized personnel is one reason, and the absence of necessary tools is another.

In the Spring and Autumn period, there were certainly cauldrons, but they were not called "guo". They were referred to as "huo".

This is a city with rammed earth walls

A pack of wolves is the most dangerous, yet they did not encounter them

As a noble, one must certainly travel by car when going out

He can certainly engage in minor activities as he wishes, but if he truly wants to achieve something significant, it is quite dangerous for a minor noble to consider himself an inventor

It is not surprising that during the Spring and Autumn period, there were indeed elephants in the Central Plains, and they were all wild elephants

While passing through a certain section of the road, Lu Wu even saw a herd of elephants

The Lü family was affiliated with the Wei clan, yet they did not possess sufficient qualifications to directly approach those of Wei bloodline, necessitating a more circuitous approach.

Thus, this is an era where even paying taxes requires qualifications

This is simply insane

Lü Wu went to see the war chariot, and the first thing he noticed was that it was missing a wheel on one side

They came to Lucheng primarily to forge iron pots, and additionally, Lü Wu wanted to prove his worth (talent), but unexpectedly, he encountered a clever person right upon arrival

Most are harmless creatures such as rabbits, pheasants, badgers, deer, and so on

Tigers can occasionally be seen

Lu Wugang has just introduced himself, first stating whose son he is, then mentioning his surname and given name, and finally indicating where he comes from

Among the eight warriors, only three possessed metal weapons, yet they were without armor; the remaining five were armed with clubs

Residents are exempt from taxes when entering without selling goods, yet they must use a designated entrance reserved for those of lower status; if they purchase items and exit, they will be required to pay taxes.

To go out, Lü Wu must personally report to the grandmother and also obtain permission

His name is Shi

Lü Wu is not a true noble, and his family's strength does not allow them to put on the airs of nobility, so he quietly said: "Walk!"

It has not been used for several years, and due to the decline of the family, it has lacked maintenance and has deteriorated

It was a chariot with a wooden frame, stitched with leather, known as a leather chariot

There are no stalls visible at the city gate

Grandmother looked deeply at Lu Wu, asked clearly what he intended to do, and said: "Okay"

This wild man refers to those who do not reside in villages or cities; they have no lords over them, do not pay taxes, and do not adhere to the laws of lords or the state

Since he is going to the city, even if Lü Wu only intends to buy a few pots, it is certain that he will need to spend money; if the family elder is not too foolish, he should take this opportunity to purchase the necessary items.

General Lü reached into the leather pouch and pulled out two coins.

In order to go out, Lü Wu still needs to create a wheel, thus "inventing" the necessary tool

Tigers, leopards, and even bears are not surprising to see

"I can't see many people..." Lü Wu wondered, "Is this what they call a big city?"

The absence of an axle is not only extremely dangerous, but it also means that turning requires a very large radius

Setting out from early morning until the sun was somewhat to the west, they encountered and dispersed a sudden appearance of a tiger along the way, and they arrived at Lucheng

The chief retainer learned that Lü Wu was going to Lü City and said with great embarrassment: "My lord, the carriage has been damaged"

The currency of the Spring and Autumn period did not take on a unified style; the currency of the Jin state was shaped like a spade

What he did not know was that his hometown only paid the entrance fee for himself and the warrior, and did not include the subjects.

Lü Wu wishes to forge an iron pot and needs to go to a large city called "Lü"

Lü Wu was utterly fed up with an era where everything required starting from the step of making tools

Do you think this will allow you to go out

The subjects wish to sell their goods, but they do not dare to carry them over for sale while bearing the responsibility of protecting their lord

Currently, the vast majority of people do not have surnames, only given names

The city belongs to the great nobility, and those residing within the city walls are either subjects or temporary inhabitants.

When he is making pottery, the first thing he needs to do is to create a suitable sand drop basket, and to make the sand drop basket, he also needs to remake the tools

The great nobles certainly have their own metallurgical craftsmen, but they generally produce items for personal use, including weapons and armor

Currently, vehicles do not have axles; the wheels are directly mounted on the chassis.

Thus, invention truly originates from life

Unless one has confidence in their own strength, meaning they can either handle or escape from wild beasts encountered in the wilderness, venturing out alone significantly increases the likelihood of not returning.

Nobles may kill or capture savages at will

The term "Zhao" is neither a clan nor a surname; it signifies that he is appointed to manage this place

A tax collector is responsible for collecting and recording taxes

During the process of constructing the framework for manufacturing ceramic wheels, several other tools were also created

The grandmother's gag order is very pragmatic

For example, to forge some iron pots

Only an empty ox cart was seen, purely because the Lü family had nothing worthwhile to sell

He first needs to hold onto the Wei family's strong support, and then see how great their appetite will be

Of course, regular cleaning is conducted, but over time, various forms of dirt and disorder accumulate, resulting in a kind of pollution, which necessitates moving out. When to return is a separate matter. More likely, it may simply be abandoned.

Due to the fact that iron rusts, it is referred to as evil metal by people today

In other words, not everyone who is not a noble possesses a chariot

Lü Wu only had one character and a few words, which he slowly explained to his family to make them understand what he meant

The shop manager became increasingly excited as he listened, and simply knelt down in submission, saying: "Master Wu, the soapstone will surely report to the master."

And the vehicle is a war chariot, not the horse-drawn carriages that became common in later times

This situation arises purely because the people are regarded according to the values of this era, and are not considered human, at least not free individuals

Lu Wu always possesses a noble identity, and does not expect to become a mere tool; it is merely a matter of distribution, whether more or less.

Not only various wild beasts, but also poisonous insects, snakes, and wild men require caution

In this era, the original intention of building cities was due to military value, which gradually shifted to non-military purposes

This coincides with some of Lü Wu's plans

The number of people entering and leaving the city is not large

The chief steward hardly understood

The war chariot is a reward granted to Lü Wu's father for his significant contributions.

It depends on Wei's choice, and he will then decide to what extent to utilize the "porter"

Lü City belongs to the Wei clan and is one of their many cities

The enclosed village has no metallurgical workshops, and neither do the nearby villages

Now, it is a matter of whether Wei can recognize the value (talent) of Lü Wu.

Lu Wu saw that he had paid two shovels, and thought to himself: "If there is an entrance fee, what is the purchasing power of these two shovels? Is it cheap or expensive?"

Most areas in the current era are uninhabited, with various wild beasts in the wilderness, which necessitates that villages put in considerable effort to erect a fence to prevent wild animals from entering the village

After residing in a city for a long time, it may undergo a city-wide migration for various reasons

From a distance, the city wall does not appear straight; it generally takes on an irregular square shape and does not seem large.

What Lü Wu did not know was that his grandmother had imposed a strict gag order on the servants, forbidding any information from being disclosed to the outside.

The chief steward paid the entry fee to the city

Fortunately, before his time travel, Lu Wu had a penchant for watching archaeological programs; otherwise, even if he understood how to manufacture electric power machines, without the support of an entire scientific system, various inventions and creations would not have emerged, and he himself would not have been able to establish a complete system.

In addition to discussing how to forge iron pots, Lü Wu also mentioned some other things, albeit in a very restrained manner

The store manager listened to the intention and, with a puzzled expression, asked: "Evil gold pot? What is a pot?"

What he does not know is that during the Spring and Autumn period, it was not equivalent to permanently residing in a city.

Lu Wuyi couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this; he already understood that in this era, everything was scarce, and one's actions were heavily influenced by their social status

Oh, there is no blacksmith at home?" Lü Wu inadvertently used a term that hasn't been heard in a spring and autumn period, and asked, "So the metal tools at home are purchased, then?

Lü Wu saw characters on the coin, recognizing the script as the Great Seal script, but he could not understand what it represented

The subjects are simply left with empty hands

The most appropriate course of action is to find a strong support to rely on

The grandmother is very reluctant to think in the direction of her grandson being possessed, and can only pray that it is a gift of knowledge from heaven

In fact, if there were paper, it would be clearer to draw on it, but there is no paper available now

Lu Wu cannot ride a horse, and the two additional horses that were originally used for pulling chariots are so emaciated that they are unrideable

The height of the city wall is approximately 4 meters, and its width is not discernible. There are no towers constructed, but there must be a city gate.

The largest market share in the sale of metal utensils in the Jin State is held by the Wei family

Along the way, even while walking along the road, one can still see various animals occasionally appearing not far from both sides of the path

After Lu Wu died and was resurrected, some of his words and actions were different from before, and he became more capable of creating various things

The main reason is actually that the current situation of the underground drainage system is inadequate, and the lack of sufficient labor does not allow for the presence of professional urban sanitation workers

A person standing at the city gate looking inward can see a wide dirt road, as well as those single-story thatched cottages.

The wild man's courage is sufficient to commit acts such as robbery and murder, and he particularly enjoys targeting those who are alone

This process is very aristocratic

To refine soybean oil, it is necessary to first roast the soybeans until they are about 70 to 80 percent cooked, and then use the pressing method to extract the oil

Sheepskin can indeed be used for recording, but the key issue is that it is too expensive to be worthwhile

The shame on the elder's face became even more apparent

A dozen or so soldiers are standing guard in a relaxed manner

Due to various factors, Lü Wu only needed to go out. Eight warriors were summoned, and thirty strong young subjects from the village were called upon, forming a team of a total of forty people, including him and the family elder.

Currently, refining oil does not necessarily have to be soybean oil; it can also be other types of oil, but tools are required for all of them

Lu Wu saw the family elder personally carrying a heavy beast skin bag. Upon hearing the clinking sound of metal inside, he gestured for the family elder to hand the beast skin bag over to him

Lü Wu picked up a long object, went outside, gestured for the person to come over, and began to draw on the ground while explaining.

Only upon entering the city gate did one realize that there were no buildings within a hundred meters of the city wall; even if there were structures, they held military value

It is a type of hollow-headed cloth resembling a farming shovel, large and thick in body, with the head being relatively long, almost half the length of the cloth body; the head features a square socket for the handle; both sides are raised at the shoulders, with a pointed foot, and the base comes in two shapes: round and square, which can further be divided into large arc bases and shallow bases; the cloth body often has three prominent vertical stripes, remnants of reinforcing ribs made to strengthen the shovel face and head.

Temporary residents are not permitted to own even an inch of land within the city; those who wish to settle must rent.