Chapter 262 Believe Me, You Can't Control This Thing
I pretended to ask about the elevated ditch, but in fact I was asking about how those things were made.
As long as you master the manufacturing method, you can copy it in large quantities.
However, as soon as Li Er finished speaking, Zhao Mu shook his head.
"Do you know how powerful that thing is?"
Li Er shook his head, but actually nodded heavily in his heart.
I have already seen the power of that thing. If I master this method, I can continue to build this city and make it even more indestructible.
If there had been such a thing back then, the entire city of Chang'an would have been heavily built.
When those Turks besieged the Tang Dynasty and besieged Chang'an, even if they had twice as many troops at that time, he would not negotiate peace with the Turks and would definitely fight to the end.
"You, in the final analysis, are just a businessman, and all you care about is profit.
You should be talking about cement, right?"
"Xiandi is the reinforced concrete."
"It's made of cement and steel. Let me tell you this, I can make the cement and sell it directly to you.
It will be up to you to install and purchase it yourself, but I definitely cannot sell you the cement manufacturing method.
If I sell it to you this time, it will actually harm you."
"Ah, this?"
"If you present this thing to the court and give it to Li Er, what awaits you will be a dead end."
"Brother Xian, are you kidding?
If I buy it and offer it to His Majesty, how can I die?"
"Haha, you are too young and don't even know what an emperor's heart is.
If this cement is mixed with sand and gravel, it will definitely make the city indestructible when building a city.
If we build Chang'an City and continue to build it, we can definitely build it higher and stronger.
In previous battles, as long as the enemy was surrounded by 4 to 5 times the enemy force, the city might be captured.
But if you use this thing, let alone 4 times or 5 times the enemies, even 10 times or 20 times.
As long as the soldiers guarding the city have sufficient food, they can defend the city and make it unbreakable.
If this thing was discovered by the Tang Dynasty court itself, it would be fine if it was made by the court.
But this thing was made by you, a businessman, and you can contribute it to him out of profit.
You can also sell it to other surrounding foreign races for profit. Let me ask you, does the Tang Dynasty have powerful siege weapons?"
"Brother, does this sling count?"
"Of course it counts, but can a catapult push the entire city flat?
Attacking the city only plays a role in advancing, but cannot be regarded as the main force.
It would be a serious blow to the current city, if the entire city was made of reinforced concrete.
The catapults of the Tang Dynasty were just toys compared to them.
If the surrounding foreign races learn from it, they can build their own cities bigger and stronger.
If they were to fight against the Tang Dynasty, it would be enough for both sides to fight on land.
If Datang launched a siege, more soldiers would be injured than before.
If you were the emperor, would you pass on this method of making cement to the surrounding foreign races?"
Li Er shook his head.
"It would be great if the secrets of the Tang Dynasty were spread to the surrounding foreign races.
The city was built like this, causing heavy damage to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. You are the emperor, will you be angry?"
this?
If the court discovers that it was made, you can suppress this method and use it quietly yourself without spreading it to others.
Even if it is a side story, the personnel can be found immediately.
It's a pity that you donated the things. Do you think the court will kill you and silence you?
Dear brother, today’s emperor would not do this!
"Of course I won't do that, that's because some things don't touch his interests or the interests of Datang.
But if something touches his interests or the interests of Datang.
Things are beyond your control.
Do you think this is the drink?
If I sell you the drink, I will sell it to you. At most, you will only make some money from selling it.
Including the new plow poles, seed drills, and even today's waterwheel.
Even if you buy it and want to donate it, it will only benefit you and cause no harm at all.
But if you donate something like cement, you will only die.
Listen to my advice, there are some things you cannot control."
I......
Li Er felt a crow flying in his heart, and what Brother Xian said made sense.
That is to say, he knew that this thing was made by his wise brother Zhuangzi. If he knew about this thing, he would definitely get it into his hands at all costs.
Let all those who know this method be eradicated. By then the method will be in control of the court, and all cities in the world can be built.
This can enhance the defense of the entire city and resist any enemy attack.
This time, I was a little too hasty.
"Brother Xian, you really woke up the dreamer with your words. I, Old Li, almost danced on the tip of a knife. You are right, you are right."
Li Er nodded secretly, but actually whispered in his heart.
That's all, the Tang Dynasty is currently fighting against the Turks. Waiting for the Turks to finish the war, I am not in a hurry about the cement.
"Master, the food is ready in the restaurant!"
"Huh? Brother Xian, do you have to eat so soon today?"
"A farm cow broke its leg this morning, and I originally wanted to send someone to treat it.
But the cow's leg was too seriously injured, so we couldn't arrange for it to be slaughtered at noon today.
I just happened to make some dumplings stuffed with beef this afternoon, they are flavored with beef and green onions, you are in for a treat."
Li Er understood instantly after hearing it.
"Yes, dear brother, why do you think this cow is so unlucky?
How can you walk with a broken leg?"
"Yes, this cow is indeed quite unlucky."
Got it.
We ate beef quietly. This was for the right reason.
"I said, Lao Li, why does your look in your eyes make you feel like you don't trust me?
I'm not kidding you, that cow really broke its leg!"
"Brother, I understand everything. I understand everything. I didn't say anything else. The cow broke its leg. I can only say that its life was bad."
After hearing what he said, Zhao Mu glanced at him disdainfully.
Things have come to this, believe it or not.
Don't worry about how he broke it, anyway, I will be blessed again tonight.
I went to the restaurant to eat dumplings stuffed with beef. I left Zhaojiazhuang the next day, holding the drawings of the water tanker and cutting more than ten kilograms of beef before leaving. It can be said that I returned home with a full load.
On the way to Chang'an, I passed by the elevated ditch they were laying there. I was thinking that I couldn't get it at the moment, so I simply left the place out of sight and out of mind, and rushed towards Chang'an City!
When we arrived in Chang'an City, the first thing we did was to call over the people from the Ministry of Works.
Li Er gave the drawings of the waterwheel to a group of people from the Ministry of Industry, and Li Er told them what the use of this thing was.
When the people from the Ministry of Industry heard what His Majesty had finished, they all looked shocked.
This astonishing magical method, if waterwheels were popularized in the Tang Dynasty, the food output of the entire world would definitely increase significantly.
The officials from the Ministry of Industry immediately began to flatter him.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty.
Our Tang Dynasty has such a magical weapon, and Wei Chen immediately arranged for manpower to build it.
After the construction of Chang'an City is completed, this object will be arranged in various prefectures and counties outside Chang'an City.
We must make sure the whole world can use it before this summer comes."
Hearing what the Minister of Industry said, Li Erdui rolled his eyes at him.
Tiantianjing knows how to flatter someone, and at the critical moment, they are unable to do something or eat something that is not enough.
As long as the Ministry of Industry can make one of these things, it will be fine.
Now I have to become a laborer myself, carrying out transportation in Zhaojiazhuang.
Fortunately, after moving by myself, I can get a lot of money from the Ministry of Household Affairs to fill my vacancy, otherwise who else would be there?
Do you really think that you have become a laborer and it is not a thankless thing?
By the way, where are the people from the household department?
Even if you only spent tens of thousands of dollars this time, you still have to spend money that should be stolen in order to heal your sad heart!
Just when his personal internal officer went to find the minister of household affairs.
"Nearby, take out your things!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Changsun Wuji opened his pocket, asked someone to fetch a cloth bag, and poured out the cement he carried.
Who is Li Er?
After observing the cement factory that day, he knew that cement was a bit laborious.
Simply while observing, Changsun Wuji took a few handfuls and put them in his clothes.
After returning to Chang'an City, arrange it for the Ministry of Industry to make it and see if it can be made.
When they saw the object in the bag, the Ministry of Industry personnel looked confused.
It looks like soil, but it's not the color of soil. It looks like sand, but the sand is not so fine.
As for the color of this thing, it was the first time I saw it, so I had to look up at His Majesty with a question mark on his face.
"This thing has no name. You take it to the Ministry of Industry and send someone to build it yourself.
If it can be successful, then it will be successful. If it cannot be successful, I won’t blame you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, I accept your order!"
An item without a name made me very confused, so I had to carry the bag over and hang it in my clothes.
A moment of time.
When the personnel from the Ministry of Revenue arrived at the palace, they saw His Majesty sitting above him and the personnel from the Ministry of Works beside him.
Also, they held the drawings in their hands and instantly understood it and saluted.
"Your Majesty, how much does it cost this time?"
Listen, listen, this is called enlightenment. The leader hasn’t said it yet, but it can directly relieve the pain in the leader’s heart.
Li Er doubled the number and said it, and the household staff took a deep breath in their hearts.
It's really strange this time. Your Majesty actually asks for so little money?
After making arrangements, he stepped aside and glanced at the Ministry of Works personnel standing next to him.
Seeing the minister of household affairs on the side, he wanted to strangle them to death, so he quickly turned his head away.
I thought silently in my heart, you can’t see me, you can’t see me.
Li Er waved his hand, and the Ministry of Works personnel took the drawings and cement, saluted, and left the place in a hurry.
His eyes hinted at the minister of household affairs, as if telling him another victory of his.
The household official scolded him angrily in his heart.
How disgusting, I turned my head and looked at His Majesty with a smile!
"Can the food be put into storage?"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that all the food has been put into storage.
The old grain from previous years has also been distributed to various states, prefectures and counties to prepare for emergencies.
Your Majesty, the food we have prepared now can completely withstand some ordinary minor disasters.
Are we taking this precaution a little too far?"
As the saying goes, nip problems in the bud, and everyone can understand that.
But are today’s precautions a bit too much?
Even though the Ministry of Revenue official was His Majesty's confidant, he still asked what was in his heart.
"Actually, I don't want to hope that my precautions are a bit too much.
But I’m worried that this year’s drought will be worse than in previous years!”
"Your Majesty, this year's spring in the Tang Dynasty has been very smooth, but this summer is suffering from drought?"
"I also hope it's false, just follow my orders.
Remember, do extraordinary things in extraordinary times!”
"It's your Majesty, I'm taking orders!"
After the ministers of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Industry left, Li Er slumped down on the chair again and rubbed his head.
Thinking of these bad things, he hoped that this time it was the wise brother who said the wrong thing.
But which of those things Xiandi said has not come true?
Instead of doing this, it’s better to take precautions early!
In the following time, Li Er stayed in the palace and continued to work hard. This chapter has been completed!