One very good thing about ancient buildings is that the construction cycle is relatively fast and the construction speed is relatively fast. As long as the materials are ready, work can still be done even in winter.
Unlike modern reinforced concrete structures, the molding time and strength of the concrete will be affected in winter, thus increasing the construction period.
Yes.
Nanyang Hanting released the news of moving the capital to Luoyang before the Winter Festival to Heaven Ceremony. The purpose was definitely not only to raise the price of the golden monkey, but also sincerely wanted to move back to Luoyang before the Winter Festival to Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony.
After all, the Winter Festival in ancient times was equivalent to the modern Spring Festival. As long as it passed, it meant the beginning of a new year, which was of auspicious significance to the entire court.
Nanyang, Wancheng.
Emperor's palace.
Hall of Wende.
Liu Bian took the recent construction schedule and nodded slowly: "It's not bad. Everything is within the progress of the project. If we continue according to the current progress, I think it should be completed a day or two ahead of schedule."
"Oh, right."
Liu Bian closed the construction progress chart and raised his eyes to look at Xun Or: "Can the project progress rewards for the previous node be distributed on time?"
Xun You leaned over and handed over his hand: "Your Majesty, don't worry, it has been distributed to the construction team on time. The workers on the construction site are working very energetically now. Some people even work before dawn in the early morning in order to meet the construction deadline."
"To put it a bit too far, some engineering teams are already making harsh remarks about the project, saying that they want to take away the time limit for the final project and bankrupt the imperial court."
Liu Bian's KPI management is not only in daily work, but also in daily farming, and also in the Luoyang project. He will make adjustments at all times to save the maximum construction period.
Judging from the current results, it is still quite good.
At least, the enthusiasm of the workers is very high, and the quality and speed of the project can be guaranteed. Although the construction and installation costs are a little more than expected, the construction period can be shortened, which is already a huge profit.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Liu Bian did not feel that these workers were impudent at all. Instead, he thought they were very cute and very motivated: "Good! Very good! This is the spirit that our big craftsmen should have."
In modern society, China is known as an infrastructure madman. Although it is ancient times, the spiritual will must be passed down. The construction experience and management methods of Luoyang Imperial City will definitely be perfectly transmitted to bridges, railways and other infrastructure projects in the future.
superior.
The Luoyang Imperial City project is equivalent to a model for the entire construction team of Dahan. Only when the model is completed can it truly play a leading role.
"Tell those construction teams."
Liu Bian pondered for a moment and said loudly: "I will complete the construction ahead of schedule according to the pre-agreed plan, while ensuring quality and safety, and give corresponding rewards."
"In addition to this, these construction teams will also be given priority for various projects of the imperial court in the future. They must take it seriously and must not let me down."
Xun You nodded and handed over his hand again: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will convey all your Majesty's wishes and strive to move back to Luoyang before the Winter Festival."
"good."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said in a long voice: "In that case, Wen Ruo will leave first."
Xun You bowed deeply: "Here."
Immediately.
He left the Hall of Wende backwards.
Looking at Xun You's leaving figure, Liu Bian took a long breath and said in his heart: "Teacher, the progress of Luoyang Imperial City is much smoother than I imagined."
"However, bridges, railways, and highways are very different from housing construction projects. Do we have to re-plan in the future so that these construction teams can go from zero to one?"
The next second, the voice of the Military Advisor Alliance sounded: "Housing construction is indeed different from roads and bridges, and once railways are involved, reinforced concrete will definitely be used. We still have to make up for some professional things."
"In terms of management experience, we can certainly refer to it, but this construction technology must be re-trained. This will take a certain amount of time. Experts are already making plans. Don't worry, Mr. Ben."
Liu Bian originally studied engineering and has a natural affinity for these things. The Military Advisor Alliance only needs to watch a few videos to understand its meaning.
From a brick-timber structure to a steel-concrete structure, the span is very large. To complete such a large span, the construction team must be comprehensively guided. Only a mature construction team can be competent for the next work.
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Liu Bian nodded slowly and said with deep understanding: "Those who fail to prepare are those who prepare to fail. I still understand this truth. Let's recover the big man first, and then consider other things."
"You have to eat your food one bite at a time, and you have to take steps step by step. It's not good if it's too fast or too big. Don't worry, teacher, I won't be too impatient. Now is the time to lay a solid foundation."
"If you think so, that's right."
The Military Advisor Alliance was very satisfied with Liu Bian's reaction: "But don't worry, this process will not take long, judging from the data reported by the current survey team."
"Experts have almost mastered the specific terrain of the Yongliang area. If we start building roads from here first, as long as the technology is mature, we can roll it out soon."
"Although the geography of 1,800 years ago is very different from the modern terrain, as long as we can grasp the trends of the mountains and rivers, it is not a problem at all for experts."
Maybe Liu Bian didn't believe it before and felt like he was bragging, but now, the military advisor alliance can easily win such a big project as Luoyang Imperial City, which is enough to prove that they are confident.
Although there are some small mistakes in the process, they do not affect the major construction. After the report is reported, they can be solved quickly and implemented at the construction site as quickly as possible.
sharp!
Really awesome!
Liu Bian was so impressed that he thought to himself: "I naturally believe in the ability of the experts. Our survey team has already been sent out. It won't be long before we can bring back all the data."
The Silk Road has been opened and has now traveled a small circle. The survey team, together with the caravans, has recorded all the true conditions of the Western Regions, drawn them into maps, and sent them back piece by piece.
This kind of basic work takes a long time even in modern society, let alone in ancient society. Although Liu Bian didn't know how much hardship they endured, it can be imagined that the process was definitely very arduous.
The Military Advisor Alliance said very calmly: "There is no rush in this matter. Our current problem is to solve the Yizhou problem. It is already the most critical time. I hope there will be no mistakes."
"rest assured."
Liu Bian was very confident: "With Liu Ba and Huang Quan here, it shouldn't be a problem."
The Military Advisor Alliance whispered: "I hope so!"
*****
"Master of the house—!"
Outside the door, a familiar voice sounded.
It's Wu Yun.
Wu Yi judged it all at once and said loudly: "Come in."
Squeak—!
Wu Yun pushed the door open and walked in with a smile on his face: "Master, there is good news."
Wu Yidian smiled: "What's the good news? Let me tell you."
Wu Yun quickly took out the information and handed it over: "This is the information just returned from Shu County. All our loans have been processed, and the price of the golden monkey has increased to one hundred and fifty gold.
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“Expected.”
Wu Yi was very calm, as if he had expected this: "It's already October, and in two months we will enter the rehearsal period for the Winter Festival Heaven Ceremony."
"The date when the imperial court will move the capital will definitely come closer and closer. At this time, regardless of the time spent on the road, they can only purchase it at a high price."
"Not to mention one hundred and fifty gold, even two hundred gold is possible. These guys will never let His Majesty the Emperor lose face because of this little money."
Wu Yun had to admit.
The judgment of my family master is indeed very accurate.
The more this happens, the more confident he becomes that he can win this business: "What the head of the family said is true. How about we go to the Pu family again today?"
"I heard that they will be purchasing a lot of things in the near future. If they send people to Shu County, I am afraid that the news about the imperial court's acquisition of golden monkeys will definitely be known to them."
"good."
Wu Yi nodded affirmatively: "That's what I meant. It's the seventh time I've gone there. I have to win it this time."
Wu Yun handed over his hand: "Master, I think that Pu Hu actually doesn't hate us that much anymore. As long as we can show enough sincerity, there will definitely be no problem in acquiring these golden monkeys."
Wu Yi could naturally feel the change in Pu Hu's mentality and visited Pu Hu's house seven times in a row. Even if he was just a stone, he should be moved by his actions.
"kindness."
Wu Yi's eyes were firm, he stood up and waved his hand: "Let's go, it's time to launch a general attack. If we can't win Pu Hu, I'm afraid this business will really be missed."
Wu Yun nodded, turned sideways, and waved his hand in an invitation: "The master of the house invites you first, the horse is ready."
Wu Yi simply expressed his gratitude and strode out of the room.
These days, they have been living in the inn, which is relatively close to the Pu family.
As long as you leave the city and walk a short distance into the mountains, you can reach it.
Liu Yan, a great general under his command, was able to do this, which was a great honor to Pu Hu.
About half an hour.
Liu Yan and others came to the mountains and forests.
There were already two soldiers waiting aside with bows and arrows in hand: "As expected, we are here, you are really on time."
Wu Yundan smiled: "This is how we do business, do you still want to search me?"
The soldier waved his hand: "That's all, it's just the two of you. Even if you carry weapons, what can you do? Come with me."
"okay."
Wu Yun responded and immediately followed the soldiers and went straight to Pu's house.
Another quarter of an hour passed while walking through the mountains and forests.
finally.
Arriving outside Park's house.
There was already an attendant waiting by the side, waving his hand: "You two, come with me."
Wu Yun nodded, Quan responded, and followed Wu Yi into the Pu family's cottage.
"Mr. Park, please come and be fine."
Wu Yi took the lead and said with a smile.
"okay."
Pu Hu waved his hand, pretending to be impatient, and sighed: "You guys have been coming here over and over again, and I'm almost annoyed to death by you. How come I'm still fine? It's weird that I'm fine."
Although Pu Hu's words were harsh, there was no trace of anger on his face. Instead, he waved his hand for them to sit aside: "However, this is enough to prove your sincerity. I can take action on these golden monkeys."
"oh?"
Wu Yi was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Master Pu, are you serious about what you said?"
Pu Hu nodded: "Of course, I, Pu Hu, have always kept my promise and will never break my promise. But I still say the same thing. You can buy it if you want. You must take them all away, and you can't leave any one behind."
"That's natural."
Although there are some non-golden monkey species among these golden monkeys, the number is limited after all, and the losses are almost tolerable.
Therefore, Wu Yi agreed without any hesitation: "Since we want to acquire, naturally we have to take them all away. Headmaster Park can rest assured about this."
"But the price..."
Immediately afterwards, Wu Yi turned to the key issue: "Can it be cheaper? The price of two hundred gold is indeed too expensive. We simply cannot afford it."
"Can!"
Pu Hu nodded slowly: "Then it's ten gold cheaper, one hundred and ninety gold, and you can take it all with you."
Even so, Wu Yun is guaranteed to make money, but the money is not much, which cannot satisfy his appetite at all: "Master Pu, the price of one hundred and ninety gold is indeed a bit too high."
"You have more than 5,000 gold-threaded monkeys here. According to this calculation, it is close to one million gold. Not to mention that our Wu family cannot afford it, even if Yizhou is sold, I am afraid we cannot afford it."
Pu Hu glanced at Wu Yun and said coldly: "Then how much do you want to buy them for? Do you know how long it took me to raise so many golden monkeys? How much effort did it cost me?"
"Let me tell you, when I was a child, I went hunting in the mountains and almost died in the mountains. If it hadn't been for the golden monkey to save me, I wouldn't be alive now."
"They are all spiritual. If you hadn't been begging to buy them, I wouldn't have sold them to you. How dare you bargain with me now?"
"Uh... that..."
No matter what, Wu Yun would definitely not buy it at the price of 190 gold.
After pondering for a moment, he suddenly had an idea and said: "Of course, we also know that the golden monkey is spiritual, otherwise it would not be called a spiritual monkey."
"It is precisely because of its spirituality that the price is so high!"
Wu Yun first confirmed Pu Hu's words, although it was a turning point: "However, no matter how high the price is, it cannot reach 190 gold. We have to go according to the value, right?"
"That's right."
Wu Yi on the side immediately agreed: "The price of one hundred and ninety gold is indeed too expensive, we can't afford it."
Pu Hu sighed and waved his hand: "Then what price can you charge?"
Wu Yun swallowed his saliva and replied tentatively: "How about one hundred and ten gold?"
"One hundred and ten gold?"
Pu Hu let out a scornful laugh, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
"certainly!"
Wu Yun was so good at observing words and expressions that he interrupted directly before Pu Hu could continue: "The price of one hundred and ten gold is the price given to others. If Pu Hu is the head of the family, naturally it cannot be done."
call-
Pu Hu then exhaled and his expression softened slightly: "Then how much do you think we can buy it for?"
Although the current price has risen to one hundred and fifty gold, Wu Yun is absolutely sure that the price can be reduced to about two hundred gold, but he still wants to control the cost as much as possible to ensure sufficient profits.
"The villain thought..."
Wu Yun glanced at the head of the family and gave him a wink, indicating that this was his last bid. If the other party was still not satisfied, then it would be up to you, the head of the house, to make up for it.
Wu Yi nodded slightly, expressing his understanding.
Wu Yun then secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The price of one hundred and thirty gold is already sky-high."
Pu Hu didn't waste any time. He stood up and waved his hand: "Here comes someone."
"Wait a minute!"
Wu Yi is very clear about this set of actions of Pu Hu.
It is clear.
Next comes the rhythm of issuing eviction orders.
Now, when he finally got to the point where he was about to capture Pu Hu, Wu Yi would never allow an accident to happen at this time.
Therefore, he interrupted without hesitation, raised his eyes to Wu Yun, and shouted sternly: "You have no right to speak here, get off here."
"I......"
Wu Yun looked embarrassed.
But unfortunately, he still couldn't resist Wu Yi's scolding: "Get off quickly."
Wu Yun bowed and held up his hands, helpless: "Here."
Immediately.
Bowed and exited the room.
At this moment, Wu Yi just breathed out and bowed his hands towards Pu Hu: "I'm really sorry, Mr. Pu, the servants are not sensible. Please don't take it off."
"snort."
Wu Yi knew this kind of routine, and naturally he couldn't hide it from Pu Hu.
Pu Hu snorted, slowly sat down, and said softly: "General Wu, you'd better offer a price that I can accept, otherwise your fate will not be worse than him, do you understand?"
"And let me tell you, my patience has been exhausted. If we can't negotiate this time, don't come here again. I will strictly instruct the soldiers that if they encounter outsiders entering the mountain, they will shoot them directly, no matter who they are!"
Wu Yi originally gave himself a chance to make a mistake, but seeing how angry the other party was, he did not dare to offend easily. After thinking carefully for a moment, he finally gave him the highest price he recognized:
"How about this?"
Wu Yi took a deep breath. It was difficult to act like a sheep, but he still said with certainty: "I will take it all for the price of one hundred and fifty gold."
Sure enough, when the lowest price set by the court was reached, Pu Hu didn't bother to waste any more breath and waved his hand: "Bring the money as soon as possible and complete the transaction before I regret it."
Wu Yi was overjoyed and nodded quickly: "Don't worry, Master Pu. I wonder how many monkeys there are here?"
Pu Hu casually said: "There are 5,236 monkeys, including 5,144 golden monkeys, and a total of 92 monkeys of other species."
"good."
Wu Yi was completely relieved and took out a stack of large silver notes from Zhongxing Bank from his arms: "Deal! Within three days, I will send someone to buy the Golden Monkey. These are silver notes from Zhongxing Bank, totaling 500 million yuan."
Gold is not legal tender, only money is legal tender.
Therefore, Zhongxing Bank's banknotes are also assessed based on money, not gold.
The agreed transaction price of one hundred and fifty gold must be converted into money before the final transaction can be carried out.
Pu Hu took the banknote from Zhongxing Bank, grinned, and nodded slowly: "This is what you are good at, and you are fastidious and OK. In that case, I will accept it, but if you don't come within three days, the money will not be refunded."
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"Don't worry, Mr. Park."
Wu Yi was certain and affirmative: "My people will definitely return within three days, so don't worry."
Pu Hu nodded: "In that case, I will wait for three days."
Wu Yi cupped his hands and said, "It's over here. Wu takes his leave."
Pu Hu waved his hand and said: "Go slowly, I won't see you off."
When Wu Yi left Pu's house, Wu Yun immediately came up to him and said in a low voice: "Master, have we finished talking?"
Wu Yi nodded and said very solemnly: "Don't worry, we have already concluded the negotiation."
"how much?"
"One hundred and fifty gold."
"It really is......"
Wu Yun let out a long sigh. This was the lowest price he expected: "One hundred and fifty gold!"
Wu Yi said softly: "Yes, one hundred and fifty gold. You are responsible for raising the price to two hundred gold. Even so, we can still make hundreds of thousands of gold, which is considered a big profit."
"Don't worry, I will do my best."
At this point, Wu Yun had no other choice but to accept, "Two hundred gold is the bottom line. If there is more time, I would like to talk about two hundred twenty or two hundred and thirty gold as much as possible.
"
Wu Yi stared at Wu Yun in disbelief and asked urgently: "Do you have any idea?"
Wu Yun shook his head: "No, I'm just betting on the determination of the Nanyang court. If it doesn't work, the deal will be done with two hundred gold."
"good."
Wu Yi patted Wu Yun on the shoulder: "I believe in your ability, just go ahead and do it. Our Wu family's ability to return to the Central Plains depends on this business."
Wu Yun leaned forward and handed over his hand: "Master, don't worry, just leave it to me."
Wu Yi nodded: "Let's go back to Shu County."
Wu Yun: "Here."
Soon after the two left, the attendant reported to Pu Hu: "Master, they have already left. Judging from the route, they did not return to the city. They should have gone straight to Shu County."
"kindness."
Pu Hu nodded and took a deep breath: "The task assigned to me by the imperial court has finally been completed. You rush to the city and report the matter to Huang Quan and ask him to arrange it as soon as possible, and don't reveal the truth."
"Here."
The attendant leaned forward and handed over his hands: "Master, don't worry, I will go now."
Pu Hu waved his hand to signal him to leave.
Pu Hu stood with his hands behind his hands, looking at the scenery not far away, with a faint smile on his lips.
Those non-gold-threaded monkeys are all his own monkeys. There are close to a hundred of them, and they are all sold at a price of one hundred and fifty gold, which is almost fifteen thousand gold.
Pu Huke had never seen so much money. It was enough for the entire family to live for several years. It was not impossible to even live frugally for decades.
A casual note from the Nanyang court actually gave such a big discount to my family. The future life can be considered safe. The Yizhou nobles deserve to die.
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguo to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. www. Android and Apple are available.]
"Here comes someone."
Pu Hu quickly said hello.
"Master of the house."
An attendant came over and bowed.
"Quickly pass on the order. When these golden monkeys go out, all the clan members in Langzhong will be put into combat readiness. All the mines at each mountain pass will be laid. Without orders, they must not leave the mountain."
Wu Yi is not a fool. If this lie is exposed, they will be the first to bear the brunt. He must guard the hilltop and must not let these guys rush in.