Sure enough, before noon, the craftsmen were finishing their work one after another.
There is no other reason than that the pouring work is too simple.
Just mix a little water into the mixed powder, then smear the gray mud on the ground and you're done.
We are all experienced craftsmen, so we naturally work quickly and steadily.
In less than half a day, the road surface of Chang'an Street was completely new.
The smooth light gray road has replaced the original dirt road, which is pleasing to the eye.
When Hu Changan heard this, he also smiled slightly and ordered everyone: "Everyone, please stay here to guard the road this afternoon."
"Remember, don't let anyone else step on this road."
"Otherwise, the road surface will be uneven."
The newly laid cement has not yet dried completely, so Hu Changan naturally wants to send someone to watch here.
If the newly paved cement road is trampled on by someone, it will be very bad.
When everyone heard the words, they responded in unison.
When Hu Changan heard this, he also smiled slightly and embarked on the way back home.
...
When news of the successful paving of Chang'an Street reached Li's house, Li Shan was so angry that he broke a tea cup.
He never expected that Hu Changan could be so powerful.
Originally, in Li Shanchang's vision, it was impossible to do anything in one day.
But I didn’t expect that Hu Changan actually paved Chang’an Street in just one day?
This is simply incredible!
It seems that this time, Hu Changan may be in glory again!
...
After going to court the next day, Zhu Yuanzhang led his ministers to Chang'an Street.
At this time, Chang'an Street had a completely new look.
The gray smooth road is pleasing to the eye.
Zhu Yuanzhang stepped on it with his foot and nodded with satisfaction.
This road is solid!
I'm afraid that compared to the road paved with good blue bricks, this cement road is not inferior at all!
Zhu Yuanzhang ordered someone to bring a carriage and got in.
The carriage drove on the newly paved Chang'an Street.
Zhu Yuanzhang poked his head out of the carriage and couldn't help but marveled.
This newly paved Chang'an Avenue is so stable!
Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting in the carriage as steadily as if he were sitting on a chair by the roadside.
Not even a drop of the tea in the carriage was spilled!
And what's even more perfect is that the carriage walked all the way without leaving any traces on the road.
This shows that the wear resistance of cement roads far exceeds Zhu Yuanzhang's imagination.
This cement road can definitely be used for another thirty to fifty years!
Zhu Yuanzhang got off the carriage and was very happy: "Shilang Hu, you have really made a great contribution this time!"
"I think this newly built Chang'an Street is definitely stronger and more durable than any other street in the world."
"Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's cheerful face, Hu Changan also smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, I don't want anything."
"I only hope that all the official roads of the Ming Dynasty will be paved with cement."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was stunned at first.
But soon, Zhu Yuanzhang reacted.
Did all the official roads in the Ming Dynasty be built with cement?
This is simply an unparalleled achievement!
Zhu Yuanzhang also went to experience the cement road just now.
The smoothness of this cement road is simply rare in this world.
Walking on this kind of cement road, the speed of horses can be at least three times faster.
If the entire Ming Dynasty took this approach, it would definitely be a great joy!
Originally, it might take several months for the news to reach Yingtian City from the remote county town.
But with this cement road, the message delivery time can definitely be shortened by at least half!
In this way, the central government's control over local governments will definitely be greatly improved!
Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy when he heard this.
But after a while, Zhu Yuanzhang had a new question.
Looking at Hu Changan, Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated and said: "Servant Hu, repairing official roads is indeed a good thing."
"But who is going to pay for this money?"
"Although this cement is much cheaper than blue bricks, once the quantity is piled up, it is still a big sum."
"Shilang Hu, you also know the situation of the treasury."
"It would be inappropriate if this money were taken from the treasury!"
Zhu Yuanzhang certainly did not think that Hu Changan was so kind and would build roads at his own expense.
Let alone the issue of money, the manpower and material resources required to build the road are enough for Hu Changan to drink a pot.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think any fool would do something that was not beneficial.
Zhu Yuanzhang felt that Hu Changan must have something to say.
Sure enough, when Hu Changan heard this, he also knew the elegant meaning of the song and spoke openly: "Your Majesty, I can indeed provide the money for road construction."
"But correspondingly, Your Majesty also needs to hand over the management rights of this official channel to the minister."
What? Business rights?
Can official channels also be run?
How much money can be made from this bare officialdom?
Not only Zhu Yuanzhang was confused, but even the ministers in the Ministry of Revenue were also confused by Monk Zhang Er.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it for a moment, and then asked Hu Chang'an: "Shilang Hu, I don't know how to make money in this officialdom?"
Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it for a moment, but he couldn't figure out how this officialdom could make money.
Could it be that Hu Changan wanted to stop passers-by to collect money for buying the road?
So what's the difference between this and bandits?
If Hu Changan said that he planned to charge passers-by money to buy the road, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely oppose Hu Changan!
However, when Hu Changan heard this, he just smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, there are many ways to make money in official circles."
"Beside the official road, you can open a shop every few meters to sell food and horse gear."
"Although the common people may not necessarily pay for it, I think the wealthy people will definitely want to buy it."
"If I bring my own food, I can only eat stale dry food."
"And at the toll plaza, you can buy steaming hot food for just a small amount of money."
"I believe that wealthy people will not be stingy with this kind of money."
"And the government can also charge a certain amount of toll money from passing merchants."
"In this way, another income will come in."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but frown tightly.
Zhu Yuanzhang also expressed his support for the food sales in front.
After all, he knew that ordinary people would never buy such flashy things.
Rather than spending money to buy hot food, they would definitely prefer to bring some dry food with them.
Only noble people are willing to spend such unnecessary money.
Since Hu Changan wanted to make money from those noble families, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally couldn't say much.
After all, these people have a lot of money at home, and if they make a little money, they just rob the rich and give to the poor.