Chapter 138                                                                                                                             

Xu Gao's expression became more energetic. He said, "It's all here."

Zhou Mengchen said, "Go and have a look."

Xu Gao and Zhou Mengchen changed into clothes and headed north. They arrived at Zhou Mengchen's imperial village.

Zhou Mengchen didn't come here often, but he had been here. Seeing the current situation, he couldn't help feeling melancholy in his heart.

This imperial farm is on the verge of water and can grow rice. In addition, after Zhou Mengchen became the master's family, he did not expect that this farm would bring him much economic benefits, and even the accompanying things that Zhou Mengchen values ​​more, such as the personal dependence rights of the tenants of the imperial farm. These people's family and children survived on Zhou Mengchen's land and had a strong dependence attribute to Zhou Mengchen. They would not easily betray Zhou Mengchen, but were trustworthy. Among Zhou Shangwen's personal soldiers, the people who stayed by Zhou Mengchen's side, as long as they heard that Zhou Mengchen was willing to divide the land, even a few acres, would be willing to sacrifice their lives to serve the Zhou family.

The magic of the land in this era is unimaginable.

It seems that no matter how rich a person is and does not have enough land, he is just a tree without roots and water without source.

But now, there are also traces of setting fire everywhere in Zhou Mengchen's imperial village.

Although the Zhou family's tenants had already returned and began to clean up their houses, the traces left by the Tartar invasion could not be completely eliminated for a while.

Zhou Mengchen sighed and stopped looking at something. Instead, he came to a courtyard.

Headed by Lei Dajiang, more than a dozen construction masters in the Ministry of Works are here. They are surrounded by a cement slab. They keep looking up and down. They mutter to each other a few times. They don’t know what they are saying.

As soon as Zhou Mengchen arrived, Lei Dajiang immediately stepped forward and said, "I have met Master Zhou."

Zhou Mengchen said, "No need to be polite. You and I are old friends, let's get up and talk."

So Zhou Mengchen sat down in the middle and looked at the dozen white-haired old men around him. He said, "I summoned you here this time, and everyone knows what I have learned. This time, the Beijing City expansion project has a large project volume and many things. New materials must be used. I have brought you this new materials and have been watching it for a few days. This new technology depends on you. What are you thinking?"

Lei Dajiang said, "Report to Master, we have never seen this cement magical object before. Now it is a little too risky to use it on such a large project at once. I have been thinking about it for a long time, but there is no perfect solution."

"In this way, there is nothing we can do?" Zhou Mengchen said.

He frowned secretly.

He did not know much about the architectural craftsmanship of this era. It would be too slow to ask him to lead the development of a set of architectural craftsmanship.

"No," said Lei Dajiang: "We have never used it after all. We want to first practice some engineering to practice so that we can understand the characteristics of this cement."

Zhou Mengchen pondered for a moment and said, "This project is very tight. Wouldn't it delay things?"

Lei Dajiang said: "No, this is easy to do. No matter what process is used in the city wall, the foundation must be laid well. You can first dig the foundation and consolidate the land, and then remember him."

Zhou Mengchen said, "Okay." He pondered for a moment and said, "My farm is in need of reconstruction. I don't have a villa in the village, so please build a courtyard for me. No matter what it looks like, it doesn't matter. However, this project is of great importance. You know it. You must not delay the construction period. Before the foundation is consolidated, you must give me a plan. If something happens, it doesn't matter."

Lei Dajiang said, "Please rest assured. We know the importance of the matter, and we will definitely not dare to miss the major affairs of the court."

Zhou Mengchen said, "Don't worry, the court will naturally have a lot of rewards on the day of meritorious city. You have also seen that cement will definitely be a big deal in the world in the future. But this thing is a new thing and there is no old chapter to follow. I intend to use your experience to compile a book based on your experience, called "New Creation Frame". It will be promoted nationwide. You can also name it."

Zhou Mengchen's words are true. Since cement has been promoted on a large scale, it is natural to come up with a new way of construction to adapt. Although the wisdom of the working people is infinite, it is better to set a standard first to rely on people to explore it yourself.

As for whether this "New Creation Frame" will be like the national standard? It will be updated every few years in the future. That is a story later.

However, several of these masters were moved.

As mentioned in the previous article, perhaps the craftsmen below are all illiterate and illiterate. However, they can truly become masters and have very good levels of all levels. Whether it is engineering organization ability or grasping technical details, they naturally have their own desire to leave their names in history.

Not to mention how famous "Creation of the French" is. These masters have read it. Li Jie, the author of "Creation of the French", and the craftsmen above have all left their names in history.

They couldn't help but breathe rapidly.

Lei Dajiang said, "Sir, this is what you say."

Zhou Mengchen said, "There is no false words."

Lei Dajiang said: "Please rest assured, even if you fight for your life, you will do your job well."

Lei Dajiang and others were already at the highest point of craftsmen, so they naturally had other pursuits. Zhou Mengchen used this to seduce him, which was considered a key point, because except for Zhou Mengchen, few civil servants would do these useless achievements.

Zhou Mengchen said, "I'll ask you all. If you have any questions, go to the little disciple to cultivate water."

Zhou Mengchen drove for a short while and left immediately.

After all, he has to do more things, such as making money.

Zhou Mengchen summoned two disciples, namely Xu Gao and Liu Xiushui.

Among Zhou Mengchen's disciples, Cheng Dazhen is now in the Shuntian Prefecture Office, in charge of the account books. This time, he needs to read all the accounts coming and going in and out of the project. Yang Hongliang was in charge of the imperial court, and he had not yet understood the matters of the new calendar and had a lot of time to grind it.

In the era without computers, the calculation of these astronomical numbers is very difficult.

Zhou Mengchen didn't call him.

As for other disciples, they either started Shangqian or Zhou Mengchen did not trust them very much. Therefore, Xu Gao and Liu Xiushui were entrusted with important tasks.

But compared to Xu Gao, Liu Xiushui is still a little inferior.

It can be said that Liu Xiushui is the worst qualified among Zhou Mengchen's disciples. Therefore, Zhou Mengchen asked Xu Gao to preside over the cement production line and Liu Xiushui invited these masters.

Zhou Mengchen said: "For this period of time, you two have worked hard. After the expansion project of Beijing City Wall is over, you will be considered a military leader. If you want, I can arrange for you to serve in the Ministry of Works. This is your last exam, do it well."

Although it is natural for disciples to do things for their masters in this era.

But Zhou Mengchen didn't think so. He hated the mentor who made his disciples work for free, and naturally he was unwilling to be such a person today. Therefore, it has already given benefits.

Moreover, Xu Gao and Liu Xiushui learned everything they should learn around Zhou Mengchen, and Xu Gao also independently completed the development of cement. Although his ideas were Zhou Mengchen's, the specific practice was Xu Gao's. As for Liu Xiushui, Zhou Mengchen was also disappointed.

Liu Xiushui still performed mediocrely in all aspects.

However, Zhou Mengchen also received a letter from the Liu family, saying that he introduced a marriage to Liu Xiushui and wanted Liu Xiushui to go home to get married.

Zhou Mengchen felt that Liu Xiushui was of no use to follow him. It would be better to play a role in other aspects. Especially after this project was over, Zhou Mengchen was about to leave the capital. Some of the disciples, whether they were personally or external disciples, were not suitable to follow him.

Xu Gao said, "Disciple understands, please rest assured. The disciple must do his best. It's just one thing. Can you discuss it?"

Although Zhou Mengchen was a teacher, he was very easy to talk to and did not pay attention to the dignity of his teacher. He said, "What do you think, come and listen."

Xu Gao said: "I want to learn from several masters. I ask my second senior brother to do this cement workshop."
Chapter completed!