"Then I will definitely study hard, and I will also benefit the people in the future and repay the kindness of the prince!" Xiao Liu said sincerely.

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction, Xiao Liu's talent and kindness made him see the hope of Da Ming's future.

In the evening of that day, Xiao Liu went home happily and told Lao Liu and his grandmother the good news that Chu Ze had sponsored him to enter the school.

"Amitabha, the prince actually took a fancy to the talent of our Xiao Liu and wanted to send him to the academy for further study!" Lao Liu said in surprise and joy: "What our family is most worried about is that Xiao Liu will not be able to read in the future, but I didn't expect that the lucky star would shine and meet the prince of Chu!" ”

"Haha, in the future, our Xiao Liu will become a character who asks questions in college!" Grandma smiled happily and praised Xiao Liu for being smart.

Xiao Liu also blushed and smiled, and secretly vowed to cherish this rare opportunity, study hard, and repay Chu Ze and the people in the future.

That night, Xiao Liu tossed and turned, excitedly imagining the scene of himself entering the school......

In the following days, Chu Ze came to the cement road construction site again to inspect the progress of the renovation of another main road, and he couldn't help but smile and nod when he saw that the craftsmen were working hard.

Lao Li, the most experienced veteran craftsman here, is instructing a few new apprentices to pour cement while carefully checking the smoothness of the road surface.

"Old Master Li, what do I need to do at the bend of this section of the road to make the road smoother?" A young apprentice asked nervously.

Lao Li said with a smile: "Don't worry, young man, we need to wipe the bend with a cement trowel a few more times to fill the gap." Take your time, I'll teach you a few tricks to specialize in the dead ends. ”

"Okay master!" The apprentice nodded in surprise, sweating on his forehead, and listened carefully to Lao Li's guidance.

Chu Ze saw Lao Li's patient teaching his apprentice, and his heart swelled with relief.

It is precisely with such a caring and responsible old craftsman that this major project can continuously cultivate builders and successors.

At this time, Lao Li also discovered Chu Ze, hurriedly put down the work in his hand, stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Lord Chu has personally arrived, it is really an honor for me to wait!" Please also ask the prince to instruct us to obey the command and complete the project task! ”

Chu Ze smiled and waved his hand and said, "Old Master Li is serious, I came to personally participate in the command and witness this historic progress with everyone." I am confident that under your leadership, this project will be successfully completed! ”

When Lao Li heard this, tears welled up with excitement, and he said again and again: "Lord Wang, you can see our efforts, we are grateful!" With you in charge, we will do our best to build this cement road wide and flat! ”

"Haha, with the hands and wisdom of your craftsmen, this road will definitely be built successfully!" Chu Ze smiled happily, patted Lao Li's shoulder affectionately and said, "I remember that you studied art with your master when you were a child, and now you have finally become a master craftsman, if your master is in the spirit of heaven, he will definitely be very proud!" ”

As soon as Lao Li heard his master, he couldn't help but redden, and said in a choked voice: "Thank you for mentioning my master, I will always remember his teachings and regard every project as an explanation to him...... I am extremely honored to have you look up to me as a good master! ”

"Okay, okay, today is a happy event, don't mention the year again." Chu Ze comforted softly: "Your master will definitely bless you in the spirit of heaven and make you the greatest craftsman of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

"Thank you for your encouragement, I will live up to Master's expectations!" Lao Li wiped away his tears and regained his fighting spirit.

"Without further ado, let's start construction on this main road today." Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction, and began to point to a large open space on the side of the road: "This is the traffic artery connecting the East City and the West City, and the traffic is busy, but the road surface has been dilapidated. We must give priority to transforming it to make it more convenient for ordinary people to travel! ”

The prince of Chu is wise!

All the craftsmen responded in unison, all inspired by Chu Ze's grand idea.

"This road can directly connect the east and west cities, which is very important for businesses to come and go and people to catch the market." A chubby middle-aged craftsman chimed in: "My family lives in the West Market, and every time I drag a truck to the East Market, I have to bump on the potholed road for half a day, which is a headache!" ”

"That's right, that's right, as soon as this road is repaired, it will be much easier for us to pull goods to the market!" Several other craftsmen also spoke, all looking excited.

"Haha, it seems that the construction of this main road is not only good for the people to travel, but also for you craftsmen!" Chu Ze smiled happily.

"Thank you for the compliment!" Several craftsmen smiled shyly.

Next, under the command of Chu Ze, the craftsmen quickly started the work, cleaned up the stones and soil on the old pavement of the main road, and did a good job of leveling the roadbed.

Xiao Zhang pulled a tricycle, transporting cement and sand back and forth.

"Master, I've brought the cement here again!" Xiao Zhang wiped his sweat and smiled happily at the corner of his mouth.

"Good! Hurry up and unload, we have to hurry up and pour the cement before it sets. Lao Li greeted.

"Obey the master!" Several apprentices began to unload the cement and quickly poured the freshly leveled roadbed.

Chu Ze, who was inspecting on the sidelines, saw the unity, cooperation and high efficiency of the craftsmen, and couldn't help but feel a burst of relief and pride in his heart - it was these ordinary laborers who created the miracle of civilization with their hands and wisdom.

I will definitely let such miracles spread all over the country, so that the people can enjoy real convenience and progress!

Chu Ze secretly made up his mind to devote himself more to this important project.

He worked tirelessly and together with the craftsmen under the scorching sun, providing many valuable suggestions for the leveling and tamping of the roadbed.

"Lao Li, I found that the slope at the bend was not well handled well and was prone to water accumulation. We added a concrete retaining wall to the inside, which was both waterproof and aesthetic. What do you think? Chu Ze asked while gesturing.

"Great idea! I'm worried about the problem of water accumulation here, and the prince really knows the way of architecture! Lao Li nodded again and again: "I'll arrange someone to make a concrete retaining wall!" ”

"Yes, the prince's suggestion is very pertinent." Xiao Zhang also said: "There is also such a slope in the backyard of my old house, which is easy to accumulate water whenever it rains. It would be nice to build a concrete retaining wall as well, which would not only avoid water accumulation, but also increase the beauty of the yard, killing two birds with one stone! ”

"Mmmm, Xiao Zhang is right!" Lao Li nodded approvingly and said, "In the future, I will have the opportunity to learn from your prince and repair our craftsman's old house, how good it would be!" ”

"Haha, as long as you build the law, I will accompany you at any time!" Chu Ze smiled happily and said, "I learned some gardening skills in the palace before, so let's play this together in the future!" (End of chapter)