However, while Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought, Hu Changan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have a method that can create a strong dam in a short time."
"Oh, really?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with interest after hearing this.
Hu Changan had brought him too many surprises before.
So subconsciously, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that this method was feasible.
When Hu Changan heard this, he also smiled slightly and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Tomorrow, I can present this to your Majesty."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he also smiled and said loudly: "In that case, I will take a good look at your craftsmanship tomorrow."
After hearing this, Hu Changan also cupped his hands and said, "Okay, Your Majesty."
After the small court meeting, Hu Changan hurried to the porcelain workshop of the Ministry of Industry.
When the craftsmen in the porcelain workshop saw Hu Changan, they also saluted one after another.
Looking at the craftsmen, Hu Changan said loudly: "Everyone, I need some ceramic fragments, quicklime and plaster of paris."
"I'm going to use these things to build the strongest dam in history."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
What is this Mr. Hu talking about?
That’s not what you say in big words!
How is it possible to build a strong embankment using ceramic shards?
You know, ceramic itself is very fragile.
A ceramic jar will fall apart in an instant if dropped from the table.
It is precisely because of this that there are a large number of ceramic shards in ceramic workshops.
These ceramic fragments were accidentally broken during processing.
How could such a fragile thing be built into a dam?
An old craftsman couldn't help but retorted: "Shilang Hu, I know you are a master of iron smelting."
"But are you sure you also know about this pottery making thing?"
"The fragility of pottery is obvious to all."
"If you are not careful during processing, this pottery will be broken into pieces."
"How can such a fragile thing be built into a dam?"
However, when Hu Changan heard this, he didn't take it seriously: "Uncle, I know your worries."
"But the things I make are not ordinary ceramics."
"Although the things I make are derived from ceramics, they are fundamentally two different things."
"Don't worry, this thing will be countless times stronger than ceramics!"
The craftsmen looked at Hu Changan's firm eyes and sighed.
Hey, this is what young people are like, they will never look back until they hit the wall.
I'm afraid that Hu Changan will have to learn a lesson when the things are made!
However, no one raised any objections.
After all, no matter what Hu Changan said, he was still the minister of the Ministry of Industry and the dignified second-in-command of the Ministry of Industry.
Naturally, the craftsmen couldn't go against Hu Changan too much for this trivial matter.
So in a short while, the ceramic fragments, quicklime and slaked lime that Hu Changan needed were shipped over.
These craftsmen are quite generous.
All the unused fragments in the ceramics workshop were collected by everyone.
From a distance, the ceramic shards are piled up into a small mountain.
Looking at so many rich raw materials, Hu Changan was also satisfied and ordered everyone: "Next, please grind all these things into powder, and then mix them according to the ratio of three parts of ceramic shards, one part of quicklime, and one part of hydrated lime.
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"After the mixing is completed, just add some water to the mixed powder, stir evenly, and then let it sit in the mold for two hours."
When the craftsmen heard this, they nodded and started getting busy.
When Hu Changan saw this, he left the ceramics workshop of the Ministry of Industry with satisfaction.
Hu Changan is still aware of the professionalism of the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry.
Wait until tomorrow, Hu Changan will be able to harvest.
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Just after morning service the next day, Hu Changan couldn't wait to arrive at the work department workshop.
Carefully removing the mold, Hu Changan looked at the light gray bricks in the mold and smiled with satisfaction.
Very good, now we can do business!
Without too much hesitation, Hu Changan directly carried the light gray brick and walked towards the Forbidden City.
This afternoon, Zhu Yuanzhang held a small court meeting as usual.
After Zhu Yuanzhang announced the start of the small court meeting, Hu Changan quickly stood up and walked out of the queue, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, what I wanted to do yesterday has been done."
"This thing is called cement, it is extremely strong."
"Whether you hit it with a hammer or flood it with fire or water, you can't damage it at all."
"Dams made of cement are extremely strong."
"No matter how big the flood is, this dam can prevent it!"
After everyone heard this, their eyes turned to the piece of cement at Hu Changan's feet.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he also said with great interest: "Hu Aiqing, you said that this cement cannot be damaged whether it is hit with a hammer or flooded with fire and water?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was very curious.
Did he hear it right just now?
How come there is such a magical material in the world?
Although wood is very strong, it is afraid of fire.
Although blue bricks and stones are not afraid of fire, they are afraid of being hit by hammers.
How come this cement can actually combine the strengths of many families?
When Hu Changan heard this, he also gave Zhu Yuanzhang's affirmative answer: "Your Majesty, this thing is indeed not afraid of being hit by a hammer, nor is it afraid of being burned by fire or flooded."
Li Shanchang on the side heard the words and jumped out quickly: "Hu Aiqing, this is a solemn court, you can't talk big."
"Since you are so full of words, how about we try it on the spot?"
Li Shanchang didn't believe that the cement Hu Changan produced could be so powerful.
Li Shan has lived for so long and has never heard of such a magical material.
Therefore, Li Shanchang concluded that Hu Changan was probably bluffing.
As long as you try it on the spot, you can expose Hu Changan's lies!
Unexpectedly, when Hu Changan heard this, he was extremely calm: "In that case, let's try it according to Mr. Han's wishes."
"Anyway, Mr. Korea, no matter what you try, my cement will not be damaged at all."
Li Shanchang also laughed when he heard this.
Young people, just don’t hit the wall and never look back.
He wanted Hu Changan to take a closer look at why the flowers were so red!
Since Hu Changan's words were all about this, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was on a high platform, also obediently allowed Li Shanchang's temptation.
Zhu Yuanzhang also wanted to see if this cement was really as magical as Hu Changan said.
Soon, three strong men stepped into the hall.
One of the strong men held a burning torch in his hand, another strong man held a huge water jar in his hand, and the last strong man held a huge hammer in his hand.
The three strong men came to the center of the hall and stood there. They first saluted Zhu Yuanzhang, and then began to attack the piece of cement.
The first strong man carefully held the torch and slowly approached the cement.
In, in...
Finally, the burning flames licked the innocent cement.
