dressed as a scholar

After a whole day's hard work, several officials from the Ministry of Industry finally saw the results of Fang Yu's tossing in the evening. The mud, dregs, and waste mixed with the material ratio in the morning were mixed with water, and they were poured into the water according to the ratio of the materials. There are four or five of them in a square box with a length of one foot fixed on the ground with wood.

The materials are all the same, but the proportions of the materials are different. The officials of the Ministry of Industry can't tell anything else, but they can still tell the difference by looking at the numbers recorded on the drawings.

After doing the work for a day by himself, under Fang Yu's subordinates, Yuanwailang headed by Yuan Ruiyan, two principals, one principal, one deputy, and one prime minister, plus Fang Yu's seven officials, there were still a lot going on down the line. There were ambassadors, deputy envoys and other small officials, but they never came out with Fang Yu, and the Ministry of Industry and their departments always left some people to look after the house.

When a group of officials came out with Fang Yu in the early days, they were still cautiously flattering, unfamiliar and seeking to be close to each other. After working with others for so long, how could they have had much thought to do those pretentious politeness, and changed from the well-dressed ones in the early days? Sweating profusely, fanning the wind with a palm-leaf fan, with gray hands and faces, they sat around in the shade of a tree outside the field and looked at the fruits of today's labor.

"Master Fang, what is this all about?"

Fang Yu checked all the cement he made with his hands behind his back. They poured out together in the afternoon. Those with little water had been exposed to the scorching sun for nearly two hours and had already evaporated. Yes, it is still watery now and there is still plenty of time.

Because he only knows the materials used for cement roads and does not know the specific ratio, he can only rely on his feeling and the experience of corvee workers who are good at building houses with mud, and make a lot of cement one by one, and then choose the most suitable one after air drying. An ingredient ratio comes out.

"This is called cement. If you add more gravel and sand to it, it is called concrete. After it dries, it will become solidified and hard, and it will not be washed away by wind and rain. It is more than ordinary soil. It is much more stable. If it is paved on the road, no weeds will grow, and it will not be muddy and slippery, which can greatly speed up the speed. If it is successful, it can be used for ten years, and the maintenance will not be like a dirt road. Diligent."

All the officials heard that Dang couldn't sit still under the shade of the tree, they all got up and surrounded him, bent over and inspected the cement: "Is this really going to have a miraculous effect?"

Fang Yu said to himself: "The effect must not be bragging."

Yuan Ruiyan's face turned red, he didn't know whether it was because of excitement or heat, his eyes lit up and said: "If it is according to what your lord said, wouldn't Ji Chao's road be repaired with great hope, and it will be so easy to use by then, not only Benefiting the country and benefiting the people, even the Ministry of Industry can save a lot of errands."

"Yes, if the driving is no longer subject to the control of the weather, the escort of food, grass and fruits from the south of Sichuan and Shu can save a lot of trouble."

"Couldn't it be that the big problem was solved, and the credit is indispensable!"

Seeing the people shaking their sleeves and talking more and more vigorously, Fang Yu suddenly forgot the previous fatigue and suffering. He was a sinner and interrupted everyone's dreams: "This is just the most ideal state. If you want to put it into practice In reality, there are still many things to consider.”

"Your Excellency, it's okay to say, the officials should also think of countermeasures together. Since we know the method that is beneficial to the people of the court, if we don't try it, we will lose our good strategy."

"Yes, yes, please let me know if you have any embarrassments. The officials are willing to do their best."

Everyone is very motivated, but anyone who passes by will know how important the road is to others.

Since he wants to work together and is someone who can be dispatched by his department, Fang Yu does not intend to hide it, so he called everyone to take out paper and pens to take notes: "Everyone has also tried the whole process of cement production, and the craftsmanship is incredible. It’s complicated, but it’s also quite manpower-intensive; this is just one aspect, and on the other hand, the raw materials needed to make cement are another expense. In general, the manpower and material resources required to build cement roads are far greater than the construction of dirt roads.”

Yuan Ruiyan said: "The investment in the early stage is really large, but it has to be considered in the long run. The cost of building dirt roads is low, but the repairs are frequent in the later stage, and natural disasters are severe. The damage to the materials transported on the road should also be counted as part of the road. On the other hand, the combination of the hatchback and the concrete road is better."

Fang Yudao: "Your Majesty Yuan's words are very true, but such verbal comparisons alone are not convincing. You have to compare the actual numbers and calculate the cost to convince His Majesty."

"Then what is your plan?" Everyone was a little anxious when they heard Fang Yu's words, but they really didn't want to give up such a good opportunity.

Fang Yudao: "I plan to go along the Beijing exit to the first post station, and build a section first to see the effect. If the effect is good, the cost is within the budget, and the approval of the court can be obtained, then continue to build along the official road What do you guys think?"

"That's great. At present, there are cement materials in the workshop, such as iron slag, which is originally waste recycling, and the main cost is lime and clay. The method is feasible."

"Then we will go back and write the memorial to Your Majesty according to Lord Fang's wishes."

After talking, everyone will go back and write the memorial overnight.

Fang Yu stopped the crowd with a smile: "Don't worry, you have to wait a day later to look at the cement and choose the best ratio. If you have an idea like this, you can talk to your majesty, and your majesty will Isn't it easy to be dumb when asked. The so-called preparation is to do things well first."

Everyone was slightly ashamed, and they clasped their hands together with Fang Yu and said, "Your Excellency Lang Zhong is very thoughtful. With your current master, our Ministry of Industry is also hopeful."

To be precise, I want to say that their small department under the Ministry of Industry is hopeful. There are several doctors in the Ministry of Industry, and each of them is well-equipped.

The previous doctor accidentally broke his hand when he was released to the outside world and had to retire to recuperate. Their small department originally thought that the doctor who was promoted this time would be Yuan Ruiyan, but unexpectedly, a leader was parachuted over, and he was transferred from the Imperial Academy A Jinshi of a new discipline, I am afraid that it is an embroidered pillow with a golden and jade appearance, and the embroidered pillows in it are criticized by everyone.

Today is only a day since I came out with him, and I have been guided by this young adult many times, but I have never thought that I am a practical and capable person. Everyone is very happy to meet such a leader, after all, it is impossible to do things The person above will do it alone, and the department must cooperate to complete it. At that time, if things are done well, the leader will of course take the lead, but they can also follow Zhanguang to receive rewards and seals.

"Okay, everyone is tired today, so let's come here. Tomorrow, you can come directly to the workshop, and you don't have to waste time going to the Ministry of Industry. The most urgent thing is to solve the road."

"Yes!"

Fang Yu told the workshop manager to take good care of the cement on the ground, and not to let the animals and birds trample on it, and then pulled the horse, and several officials took it back with them.At this time, the sun had not yet set, and the sand on the ground seemed to be boiling and bubbling, and the horseshoes splashed, lifting up a layer of sand.

The few people did not take the open and unsheltered official road, but instead took the small road on the left side. The officials discussed that the road should be temporarily changed to the small road in the future, and the surrounding weeds and shrubs would have to be shoveled down before that time. The nobles and officials who went out of the city to burn incense and do business also had less abuse.

When it comes to the matter of road construction, everyone's heart is full of longing and lightness.

After entering the city, they each said goodbye and went back to their respective mansions.

When Fang Yu returned to the mansion, he found that the time to go out was earlier than in the past. Although the Ministry of Industry had to work frequently, it was much more free in commuting time, unlike in other departments. It must be dead.But the good and the bad are mixed. Now that there are few things, he can go home early. If he is busy, he can only voluntarily work overtime to deal with things before he can leave.

"Look at the vest is soaked, and the sweat is dripping out on the outer robe." Qiao Hezhi watched Fang Yu come home on horseback, disheveled and covered in dirt, and he didn't have the luxury of working in the court: "With the war Like coming back."

Fang Yu threw the horse rope to the groom, shook the dust on his body with his sleeves, washed his face and hands clearly, and then shook the dust, and could still shake it out if he didn't want to come back: "It's hot these days, the workshop That end is flat land, and the kiln is in full swing to dig stones, and there is indeed more dust than other places."

"I know you're going out today, and the kitchen has boiled water early in the morning. It's hot now, so let's go into the house and take a shower."

Fang Yu readily accepted, and he took off his robe when he entered the room. Even though there was no wind outside, it was much cooler for a while, as if he had come out of a steamer.He went to the clean room with his arms and legs up, seeing Qiao Hezhi in the room with his sleeves rolled up, he quickly hugged his arms, tilted his head and squinted at the person not far away.

"What are you doing? You're still stuck there and can't take a shower." Qiao Hezhi froze for a moment, then laughed amused by his movements.

Fang Yu stepped forward slowly, and approached Qiao Hezhi: "You want to give me a bath?"

"Who wants to bathe you? I see that your face is a little red after being in the sun for a whole day. Be careful not to get sunburned. I specially ground some aloe vera to apply to your face."

Fang Yu suddenly lost some interest, sighed leisurely, pulled up his trousers shortly and wanted to step into the tub, without anyone noticing, suddenly his naked body flashed past in front of him, startled Qiao Hezhi hurried Blindfolded.

"Still confused." Fang Yu sat in the tub, leaned on the edge of the tub and looked at the person, smiled maliciously, picked up water droplets and sprinkled some on the person's reddish cheeks.

Qiao Hezhi was teased, so he pulled his hand away and glared at Fang Yu: "You are kind and considerate, but you treat me like this. If you want me to wash with you, then just wash with you."

Fang Yu smiled slyly: "Really?"

Without saying a word, Qiao Hezhi folded his body and took out a dried loofah net from the basket behind him, with only meridians remaining, and greeted Fang Yu's body. When the sun-dried body was rubbed by the net stem, it immediately turned red. , Fang Yu wailed and waved his hands again and again: "Don't, don't, Mr. Qiao is tired of taking care of the child for a day, so why make him tired, the villain will come by himself, come by himself, come by himself!"

"Your Excellency has worked hard, and this concubine should serve me properly, how can I make my lord show respect." Seeing Fang Yu rushing to the other side of the bathtub, Qiao Hezhi chased after him mercilessly: "My lord, please don't be polite to me. "