Chapter 6: The Flourishing Lu Family

Lu Wu did not speak any grandiose words; if he were to elaborate extensively, it is likely that even the elders at home would not understand.

For example, the family of Old Lu is unable to purchase female slaves to provide as wives for their subjects

Certainly, the Wei family sent craftsmen primarily related to the iron pots, and the tasks that need to be done naturally cannot be neglected

He deduced the grim situation from some fragmented remarks made by the elder in the family

Otherwise, you could send a retainer to deliver the official documents of the artisans and samurai

Therefore, those nobles who only understand the exploitation of their subjects are destined to have no future

This is why I came back in person once again after enjoying it so much last time, and I brought along my friends

Seventy-six young and strong individuals came.

Oh, I see..." Lü Wu set aside his current tasks and even personally planned how many people his grandmother should take when she went out, thinking to himself: "When visiting her family, it should be done with care; it must not appear too shabby.

The family has no additional income to give back to its subjects, and the subjects even need to make contributions, resulting in a vicious cycle

She originally intended to go to the Lü family for support, but when that became untenable, she decided to try returning to her parental home to seek assistance

Lu Wu welcomed the arriving large entourage, and upon seeing Prime Minister Wei, he also noticed several exceptionally talented young men.

In this era, nobles who achieve victory in battle can receive post-war rewards based on their merits, and some of the spoils of war do not need to be fully surrendered.

Nobility emphasizes associating with individuals of similar social status

In other words, grandmother married into the Han family of the old Lü family

The elder wished to speak but hesitated, unable to endure any longer, and reminded: "When sending."

Lu Wu glanced at the large troop and noticed that the expressions of his own warriors and craftsmen were somewhat excited, how could he not discern anything from that

Upon learning that the attire was all prepared by Lü Wu, the grandmother's gaze towards Lü Wu softened.

Among the large group, there are many individuals of all ages, who are the families of artisans and warriors

Waiting for Minister Wei to come again, standing in place, unsure of what to think as he gazes at the already formed residential area

Lü Wu seized an opportunity to inquire with the family elder about the household conditions of the subjects

There is no such thing as digging a foundation; it is simply a matter of mixing mud with weeds to start building the walls, enclosing both sides with a fence, and leaving the necessary doors and windows. Once it dries, it can be considered formed

Now, she sees the hope that Lü Wu can revitalize the family, and perhaps even take it a step further, allowing her to activate her trump card in advance

Lü Wu understands how to harness the collective strength in a more rational manner, directing everyone to begin with the collection of materials

There is another situation

"Ancestor, are you going on a long journey?" Lü Wuchu had initially understood what the craftsmen were capable of. When it came time to make plans, he listened to the report from the family elder and casually replied, "I understand."

Han Wuji, due to his own circumstances, is destined not to enter the leadership of the Han family, and naturally, it does not matter; he can happily play with the children of the Wei family.

The other several youths are the descendants of the Wei family

Moreover, Wei made a decisive commitment to deliver everything thoroughly, even bringing along the original slaves of the warriors.

The artisans temporarily reside in the places vacated by the former servants

The Lao Lü family is extravagant this time

What seems quite normal to Lü Wu, who even feels that the speed of house construction is somewhat slow, is, from the perspective of the people of the Spring and Autumn period, remarkably swift

This time, Prime Minister Wei did not come alone... In fact, it would be impossible for him to come alone; he must have accompanying guards and servants.

Lu Wu personally selected thirty warriors and instructed the family elder to summon all able-bodied men among the subjects, thus forming a force even larger than the one he had originally set out with. He also dispatched the carts and drivers left by the Wei family.

Bring the soil

Gather a sufficient variety of grasses

He did not dare to directly ask how many young and middle-aged male laborers there were, so he took the opportunity while his grandmother was about to go out to take a look.

Many younger generations learn the names of their own elders from outsiders

In the coming days, as the young and strong are taken out by their grandmother, the newly arrived warriors, craftsmen, and servants will naturally need to participate in the construction of their accommodations.

No, or rather, an excessive focus on health has led to an alternative form of unhealthiness

Minister Wei stood in place, staring at the residential area for a moment, and exclaimed: "How swift it is!"

The steward does not dare to deceive the master

Young Lü Wu from the Lü family has not yet grown up; he only sends warriors to battle without noble leadership. Consequently, the other nobles do not take those warriors seriously, resulting in very few opportunities to obtain spoils of war

Without new sources of revenue, an increase in manpower will not lead to revitalization; rather, it will transition from a slow decline to a rapid bankruptcy

Lü Wu only learned that his grandmother was referred to as Lü Han Shi after receiving the gifts prepared by the Prime Minister of Wei at home

This is no longer merely a transaction, such as preparing a meal; Lü Wu would not mind at all. In fact, he should feel pleased that Minister Wei has come to dine, especially since Minister Wei has brought along his family members and Han Wuji.

At that time, dig a proper pit, install the load-bearing columns, place the assembled roof framework on top, and secure it to the load-bearing columns and walls, thus completing the construction of a room

The current situation is due to the fact that after the head of the old Lü family was killed in battle, the family only sent warriors to enlist, without taking any able-bodied men to the battlefield.

Among nearly five hundred subjects, there are seventy-six young and strong individuals, indicating that the population structure of this fief is quite healthy

"Yes, yes, delicious." Wei Xiang planned to find an opportunity to inquire further about the matter of those houses from Lü Wu, accommodating Han Wuji's remark, he looked towards Lü Wu and said: "I apologize for the disturbance."

Priority should be given to the allocation of land to the samurai, and the slaves that the samurai are entitled to. The old Lu family has the intention but lacks the ability.

After all, as a grandson, one would naturally only address his grandmother and would not directly call her by her name

The Lao Lü family suddenly increased by two hundred members.

He assigned work to the craftsmen, primarily focusing on the original plan of manufacturing pottery, which would then be sold to improve the family's finances in the short term

If the members of the Wei and Han families specifically come to the Lao Lü family for a meal, it is not merely a matter of prestige; it also serves as a form of capital that can lend an air of authority

Currently, the construction of houses is said to be meticulous, yet it remains exceedingly careless

In Chinese culture, filial piety is regarded as the foremost virtue among all virtues

He also brought along some friends with similar social status to visit the Lao Lu family

Even without the nobles accompanying them, all the dirty and exhausting work is done by the warriors of the old Lu family, and they are the first to be chosen for dangerous tasks.

Among the more than 500 subjects, the male-to-female ratio is 2:1. The number of elderly individuals accounts for less than 20% of the total, while children make up 30%.

The warriors and young men who accompany the expedition must return with at least sixty percent of their harvest to present as an offering to the host family

Han Jue, currently one of the Eight Ministers of the State of Jin

Grandmother encouraged Lü Wu to pursue whatever he wished to do. She was not merely speaking; she had quietly planned for new provisions, taken out her limited resources to prepare for building a new house, and even intended to return to her family home to seek assistance

Lü Wuze comes from modern times; it is not that he is unaware that filial piety is paramount among virtues, but rather that many formalities are no longer regarded with such strictness.

Due to a fracture of the right arm during childhood, the current medical methods are limited, and the injury has not healed properly, resulting in the right hand being not only inconvenient but also somewhat deformed

For example, if a campaign is successful and tributes are received from other countries, the sovereign should appropriately reward the nobles (as a bonus, which is not counted towards the merits of that particular campaign)

This is the reason for the increasingly dire situation of the old Lu family's warrior

He relinquished the status of the eldest legitimate son to his younger brother Han Qi, and he himself became a carefree young man who could indulge in eating, drinking, and having fun at will

This person is named Han Wuji, the eldest son of Han Jue, a general of the Jin state.

How long has he been gone? Before leaving, he could definitely remember that there were no such houses.

A young nobleman, who found it somewhat inconvenient to use his right hand, grew a bit impatient and urged, "Where is the delicious food?"

The reason for summoning all the young and strong among the subjects lies in Lü Wu's own intentions

Subjects summoned must not dare to refuse to come

Lü Wu has not known his grandmother's name for such a long time

Wei is currently only a minister and is not yet one of the "qing" of the State of Jin

For example, first establish various furnaces used for crafting iron pots, along with the essential workshops