In Chang'an.

Only Miyagi and some roads are paved with bluestone slabs.

The rest of the road is basically rammed earth and cobblestones.

After leaving Chang'an, there are very few roads paved with stone slabs, and most of the official roads are ordinary rammed earth, otherwise some sand and gravel are sprinkled.

Thus.

When Wu Mingkong heard Zhao Zizheng's words, his first reaction was disbelief.

How can there be a smoother road in the world than a bluestone slab?

What kind of material can produce such an effect?

It can't be marble, right?

Paving the road with marble, what a luxury.

I thought about it for a moment.

Wu Mingkong asked curiously, "Do you know who built that road?" ”

Zhao Zizheng shook his head and said, "I don't know." ”

Wu Mingkong was silent for a moment and said, "A road can't always appear out of thin air. ”

Zhao Zizheng said: "Actually, the minister noticed a few days ago that someone was working there, but he didn't pay attention to it. ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he fell silent.

After a while, she suddenly thought of something, her eyes lit up, she looked at Fang Xiu, and said:

"I remember, when I was in Tangquan Palace, you told me that you wanted to use new materials to repair the official road, the road of the Six Yamen, did you build it?"

When Zhao Zizheng heard this, he was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked at Fang Xiu, his eyes full of surprise.

It turned out that the road was repaired by Fang Xiang!

When you think about it, it makes sense.

After all, apart from Fang Xiang, who else dares to build roads in front of the six yamen.

Fang Xiu said lightly: "It's the minister's cultivation." ”

Wu Mingkong stretched out his little pink fist and smashed him, complaining with a coquettish meaning:

"Then why didn't you tell me!"

When Zhao Zizheng saw this scene, he was stunned at first, and then hurriedly lowered his head, as if he hadn't seen anything.

At the same time, the mood is extremely complicated.

Today.

The image of referring to the deer as a horse still echoes in his mind.

To this day, he still remembers that when he witnessed His Majesty being insulted by adultery, he secretly swore that one day, he would kill the traitor and return the court to a clear day.

Unexpectedly, it took less than a year.

His Majesty actually ...... with Fang Xiang

It can only be said that the world is impermanent.

Fang Xiu shrugged his shoulders and said in a low voice:

"The minister wants to say it, but His Majesty didn't give the minister a chance."

In other words, the two kept flirting and scolding, and they didn't have time to get down to business.

Wu Mingkong's face was slightly red, and he glanced at him.

looked at Zhao Zizheng, returned to a cold appearance, and said:

"I know about this, you go down."

Zhao Zizheng hesitated for a moment, and saluted:

"Since that road is Fang Xiang's masterpiece, I wonder if Fang Xiang can solve the confusion of the lower officials?"

Fang Xiu said: "Speak." ”

Zhao Zizheng asked: "Xia Guan wants to know, what are the materials for road construction, what is the cost, and can they be used on a large scale?" ”

The Ministry of Industry is very old, and he doesn't care about many things, and just wants to return to his hometown in peace.

Therefore, Zhao Zizheng, the squire of the Ministry of Industry, is equivalent to the chief official of the Ministry of Industry.

It doesn't hurt to tell him what cement does.

Fang Xiu looked at him and said coldly: "This thing is called cement, the cost is not high, and it can be spread all over Chang'an in a short time." ”

Hear this.

Zhao Zizheng's eyes burst out with fine light, and he could barely restrain the excitement in his heart, and asked in a trembling voice: "Is what Fang Xiang said true?" ”

Fang Xiu glanced at him and didn't answer.

Seeing this, Zhao Zizheng immediately realized that Fang Xiang was now a prince, and he was a master of all his words, how could he say anything in vain, and he hurriedly saluted:

"If the lower official loses his words, he will forgive the sin!"

He knew in his heart what kind of changes would be brought to the official road if cement could be applied on a large scale, so he was extremely excited.

Fang Xiu, the traitor who used to hate him to the bone, in his eyes, instantly became a pillar of the country for the country and the people!

Whew-

He took a deep breath, tried his best to calm his emotions, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked:

"I wonder if Fang Xiang can tell the lower officials, how can I get the cement?"

Fang Xiu glanced at him and said:

"Cement, like glass, is not a natural product."

Get this answer.

Zhao Zizheng was slightly stunned, then realized something and fell silent.

Fang Xiu looked at the empress and said:

"The minister has opened a cement workshop outside the city for the production of cement, and in a few days he will attract investment."

The word investment promotion.

This is not the first time the empress has come into contact.

When Fang Xiu raised money and food for the Northern Expedition before, he used this method.

Merely......

"Cement is the material for road construction, and only the imperial court builds roads on weekdays, will there be merchants who will pay for money?"

Fang Xiudao: "The role of cement is not just to build roads, in fact, its role is even more powerful than Your Majesty imagined!" ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he didn't react much, but asked curiously:

"What exactly is cement? Could it be a mixture of water and mud? ”

Fang Xiu said: "Your Majesty will know if you go and take a look." ”

Wu Mingkong glanced at Fang Xiu, thought about it, nodded, and said:

"Okay, take me to see it."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Fang practiced a salute, looked at Zhao Zizheng, and instructed: "Gather hundreds of officials in front of the yamen of the household department and show the cement." ”

Zhao Zizheng was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked at the empress.

Seeing that the empress did not speak, he hesitated for a moment and saluted:

"Yes, Fang Xiang!"

After speaking, he looked at the empress and saluted again:

"Retire!"

After Zhao Zizheng left.

Fang Xiu walked up to the little empress, reached out and gently stroked the tips of her hair, and said in a gentle tone:

"Your Majesty, it will take a while for hundreds of officials to come, otherwise it will ......"

Wu Mingkong raised his little face, looked at Fang Xiu, blinked his big watery eyes, and looked innocent, pretending to be curious: "Otherwise, what?" ”

"Do what Your Majesty likes."

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to caress her hot little face and lowered his eyes.

What do I like?

Obviously you like it better, okay!

Wu Mingkong blushed, took a sip in his heart, and hummed:

"My favorite thing to do is to hit you!"

Fang Xiu raised his eyebrows and said, "Coincidentally, the minister's favorite thing is to be beaten by His Majesty." ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, his pretty face turned red.

Hammered his lower abdomen, and he didn't have a good airway:

"Let you talk nonsense!"

Fang Xiu's face showed a look of pain.

His forehead was covered with cold sweat, soaking the ends of his hair and making him look a little messy.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong and Lin Wan'er were all taken aback.

The little empress looked flustered, a little at a loss, and said in a trembling voice:

"I didn't mean to."

Fang Xiu covered his lower abdomen and opened his mouth in pain, but he couldn't make a sound.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong really panicked, squatted down, stroked Fang Xiu's cheek, and said in a trembling voice:

"You, you're okay, don't scare ......"

Seeing that Fang Xiu still had a painful face.

She panicked and hurriedly said loudly:

"Wan'er, go and ask the imperial doctor! Just go! ”

When Lin Wan'er heard this, she finally reacted and hurriedly responded: "Yes!" Your Majesty! ”

Wu Mingkong stretched out his tender little hand and helped him cover his lower abdomen.

Because of the panic, tears welled up in his eyes, and he said in a trembling voice:

"Fang Xiu, you have to hold on."

[Mood +20000]

An icy system prompt sounds.

Fang Xiu had cold sweat on his forehead, and he opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong hurriedly put his ears up, and choked up:

"Say, listen."

Fang Xiuqi was like a dragon: "Minister...... It hurts. ”

Wu Mingkong trembled in his heart, couldn't hold back anymore, and burst into tears, looking like pear blossoms with rain.

"I didn't mean to, I didn't expect it...... So fragile, I'm ......"

The little empress wanted to say something.

Fang Xiu's voice sounded again.

"There's a way to relieve the pain."

When the little empress heard this, she immediately turned her head to look at him, and asked in a trembling voice:

"What's the solution?"

Fang Xiu: "Your Majesty kisses it, and it won't hurt." ”

Wu Mingkong was slightly stunned and asked, "Really?" ”

Fang Xiu looked pained and nodded lightly.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong no longer hesitated, and kissed him on the cheek.

Fang Xiu was silent for a moment, and said again, "What the minister said is not here. ”

Wu Mingkong was stunned for a while, and it took a while to realize what he meant.

It's to kiss me.

Hit the place?

Wu Mingkong's face turned red, and he said a little shyly: "Can you change places?" ”

Fang Xiu frowned, covered his lower abdomen, gritted his teeth and said, "Minister...... It hurts! ”

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong gritted his teeth and slowly leaned over.

Roll up the crane scarlet robe.

In his lower abdomen, he put it on it.

A cold touch came.

Fang Xiu's heart fluttered, and he stretched out his hand and stroked the little empress's hair.

The next second.

Wu Mingkong realized something, raised his eyes reluctantly, glared at Fang Xiu, and gritted his teeth and spit out three words:

"Dog traitor!"

............

Half an hour later.

In front of the door of the Yamen of the Household Department.

Hundreds of officials gathered together, looked at the flat road in front of them, and talked about it.

"This kind of pavement is integrated, harder and smoother than slate, and this is the first time I have seen it, and I don't know what material it is paved with."

"Zhao Butang just said that this material is called cement, and it is the invention of Fang Xiang."

"Cement? Sounds a bit unremarkable......"

"Anyway, Fang Xiang summoned me to wait, just to let me wait to see the cement for road construction?"

As soon as the words fell.

I heard a magnetic voice behind me.

"Or else? What else do you want to do? ”

When the hundred officials heard the voice, they hurriedly turned around and saluted.

"Meet Fang Xiang!"

After speaking, I saw the empress in a dragon robe and a fox fur, first stunned, and saluted again.

"See Your Majesty!"

Wu Mingkong waved his hand and said, "No courtesy." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Baiguan stood on both sides, leaving a place.

Wu Mingkong stepped forward, looked at the blue-gray cement pavement, and asked curiously:

"This is cement?"

Fang Xiu thought for a moment and replied, "To be precise, it's hardened cement. ”

Hear the word "hardened".

The little empress didn't know what she thought, a flush appeared on her pretty face, she glared at Fang Xiu, and said in her heart: In front of hundreds of civil and military officials, she teased me! You're crazy!

Fang Xiu noticed her eyes and instantly understood that she had misunderstood.

With a chuckle, he said:

"The minister has already instructed the people in the cement workshop to send a new bag of cement, and when it arrives, His Majesty will understand what the minister means."

A moment later.

A few guys came over with bags of cement.

Fang Xiu instructed, "Pour out some and show it to Your Majesty and the Princes." ”

"Yes! Master! ”

Several men packed sacks and poured out cement.

Wu Mingkong and Baiguan looked at the powder on the ground, and their eyes showed doubt.

"These are cement, too?"

Fang Xiudao: "To be precise, it is the cement before hardening. ”

Everyone looked puzzled, not understanding the meaning of this sentence.

Fang Xiu looked at a few guys and ordered:

"Go get a bucket of water and continue building roads."

"Yes, sir!"

Several guys brought wooden barrels according to Fang Xiu's instructions.

Pour the water into the cement powder and mix it.

According to previous experience, lay on the ground.

Continue stirring, then flatten.

When the empress and the hundred officials saw this scene, they suddenly understood something.

"Cement powder is added to water, and then dried, and it becomes cement?"

Fang Xiu nodded: "That's probably the case. ”

The empress and the hundred officials received an affirmative answer, and their eyes changed when they looked at the cement.

If you say, after the cement is added with water, it will become like this when it is dried.

So isn't cement usable in a variety of places?

Roads, bridges, houses, walls......

These can all be built with cement!

Of course.

The premise of all this is that the hardness of the cement reaches a certain level.

Wu Mingkong's eyes flickered, and he commanded:

"Go get the hammer!"

"Yes! Your Majesty! ”

A moment later.

Someone brought a hammer.

Wu Mingkong ordered: "Aim at the road and smash it well!" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty! ”

The man answered, took the hammer, aimed it at the concrete pavement, and smashed it.

Bang!

Hammer it down.

The cement pavement has not changed in the slightest.

When everyone saw this scene, their eyes widened and their faces were incredulous.

"With such a hammer, the slate is broken, and there is no trace of the dried cement!"

"This, how is this possible!"

Seeing this, Qian Haonan, the secretary of the military department, stepped forward, took the hammer, and said loudly:

"Try it!"