Gongshu Cheng glanced at Zhao Shu, pondered for a moment, and looked at the third courtyard not far away: "Master, in this case, the money, food and labor required are definitely a simple figure."
"Moreover, this is not only a matter of money and food, but also requires the transportation and mining of stone and wood!"
"Especially according to the owner's request, the underground building needs to be strong, so the wooden structure must be abandoned and all bluestones should be used."
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Hearing this, Zhao Shu nodded: "I know this, but underground buildings made of wood are too dangerous."
"As for stone and wood, I will figure it out myself!"
"You first make the design drawings and estimate how much labor, money and food will be needed, and then send the completed plan to me!"
Xianyang is his base camp.
Zhao Shu is naturally not stingy and refuses to spend money. What's more, for him, money and food are not a problem. The biggest problem is stone and wood.
In Da Qin, good stones were controlled by the royal family, and the clan also had them, but his relationship with the clan was not so close.
The most important thing is that the maintenance of a relationship often comes from need and being needed. Only two-way maintenance can last long.
However, since he entered Xianyang, the clan has given him gifts, but he has not yet brought any changes to the clan.
Therefore, he doesn't want to go to the clan. Even if he goes to Ying Xi, he can naturally solve this problem, but it will put him at a disadvantage in future interactions.
So that in the process of dividing interests, more compensation is made.
The clan is not an option, so the only option left is Qin Wangzheng, the king in Zhangtai Palace.
He just needs a stepping stone!
Otherwise, if he bluntly told Ying Zheng that he needed stone and wood, he would only make Qin Wangzheng unhappy.
Only by making Qin Wangzheng happy can he live comfortably in Great Qin.
Seeing that Zhao Shu was deep in thought, Gongshu Cheng left wisely. Only Zhao Shu was left in the courtyard.
After a while, Zhao Shu decided to make soap, and then went to Zhangtai Palace to convince Qin Wangzheng that as long as he took out the things, he would do the rest.
Anyway, when you open your mouth, you can say whatever you want.
At this time, Yan Mo's figure appeared in the courtyard: "Master, all the things have been purchased and placed in the west wing."
"good."
Nodding slightly, Zhao Shu watched Yan Mo leave, then waited for Tie Qi.
This time was deliberately staggered by Zhao Shu. With Tie Qi and others around, Yan Mo could easily be discovered.
These Iron Eagle warriors are too terrifying.
Half an hour later, Tie Qi also returned to the house and said to Zhao Shu: "Master, you have bought everything, right?"
"Put it in the west wing!"
After greeting Tie Qi, Zhao Shu headed towards the west wing. He had already prepared everything he needed to prepare.
Next, is the practical operation.
Zhao Shu frowned and looked at some things on the desk. He knew that the first step in making soap was to extract the alkali from plant ash.
Pour the collected ashes from the burning of wood and weeds into a wooden barrel, then add water until the ashes are submerged, and then stir quickly.
Regarding this point, Zhao Shu remembered it very clearly. He stirred it for a long time and then removed the impurities and gray matter.
Use white cloth to filter, so that the plant ash alkali can be obtained.
Zhao Shu ignored the rest and began to extract the alkali from the plant ash. He was busy for half an hour before walking out of the side room.
He asked the family elders to build a fire pit in the side room, and hired craftsmen to make an iron pot.
Zhao Shu then started making molds. Since he wanted to use them as a stepping stone, he had very high requirements for the production of molds.
It must be exquisite.
It wasn't until the afternoon that Zhao Shu had time to boil lard.
Pour the lard into the concentrated alkaline water, heat and stir at the same time, until the saponification is completed, and cook until it is very thick.
Every time Zhao Shu took a step, he recorded the detailed operation method and the specific time. Until the evening, a detailed experimental data came out.
After pouring the saponified liquid into the mold, Zhao Shu went to the side room and waited until the soap was completely formed.
When he came to the study, Zhao Shu took a sip of water and deduced the soap making process in his mind.
The production this time was naturally very unfamiliar, and many aspects were not perfect.
The most important thing is that this time he made only soap, not soap, and he did not add fragrance.
This is just an experiment.
He needs to collect detailed data and then optimize it. Only when it is perfect can he be willing to use it as a stepping stone.
What's more, the things supplied to Xianyang Palace must be graded with those destined for thousands of common people, and spices are the best grade.
I kept deducing it in my mind and optimizing the plan again and again.
The next day.
Zhao Shu followed Tie Qi to exercise, and then after washing, he went to the west wing and took out the soap from the mold.
Zhao Shu found a basin of water and tried it, and found that the effect was pretty good.
Then he started making it for the second time. This time, Zhao Shu was very familiar with the steps and also added spices.
Zhao Shu was busy in the west wing. His house seemed very peaceful, and neither Gong Shucheng nor Xiang Liwa came to visit.
Everything is calm.
This calmness lasted until sunset, when Zhao Shu walked into the west wing again and came out.
"Tie Qi, prepare the car!"
Zhao Shu put away the soap and then said to Tie Qi, "I want to visit Tingwei!"
"promise."
Zhao Shu does not have the right to meet the king directly. He wants to see Qin Wangzheng, and the only way at the moment is to let Ying Xi or Li Si bring him in.
Between the two, he chose Li Si because he wanted to be a merchant and needed someone who could weigh the pros and cons.
Ying Xi is obviously not a good choice.
Li Si looked at Zhao Shu in front of him and couldn't help being surprised, and said: "You said you wanted to see the king?"
"Um!"
Zhao Shu nodded towards Li Si: "I really need to see the king here, but I can't go straight into the palace, so please help me!"
"good!"
Nodding, Li Si took a deep look at Zhao Shu and did not ask too much. He believed that with Zhao Shu's intelligence, he would not do anything inappropriate.
It just so happened that he was also going to Zhangtai Palace.
After a long time, the two came to Zhangtai Palace, and the soap was handed over to Zhao Gao for safekeeping.
"Your Majesty, Li Si, pays homage to the King, who has been king for ten thousand years and the Qin Dynasty for ten thousand years!" Li Si saluted Ying Zheng with a respectful tone.
At the same time, Zhao Shu also hurriedly moved towards Ying Zheng: "The last general, Zhao Shu, pays homage to the king. The king will last ten thousand years, and the Qin Dynasty will last ten thousand years -!"
Seeing Zhao Shu and Li Si arriving hand in hand, a hint of curiosity appeared in Ying Zheng's eyes: "What's the matter with these two beloved ministers entering Zhangtai Palace?"
Hearing this, Li Si quickly explained to Ying Zheng: "To report to the king, I need to report some political matters to the king!"
"I happened to meet Zhao Shu on the way and claimed that I had something to present to the king, so I brought him over."
