"Great!" All the craftsmen enthusiastically intersected, and all dreamed of learning the art of building palace gardens from the prince.

Soon, under the guidance of Chu Ze, the craftsmen sloped the inside of the bend and built a small white concrete wall, adding a bit of beauty to this wide cement road.

"Well, this way, the waterproofing and drainage can be greatly improved, which not only considers the practicality, but also increases the aesthetics!" Chu Ze looked at the newly built retaining wall and was very satisfied.

"Thank you for your advice! With you in charge, the quality of our project has improved a lot! Lao Li said sincerely.

"You've won the prize. We can make progress only when we work together. Chu Ze said modestly: "Actually, I just rely on a little experience from the wall, you craftsmen are real skilled masters." ”

"Where, your prince is well-informed and has given us a lot of valuable advice." Lao Li hurriedly waved his hand and said.

"Haha, alright, let's encourage each other! I believe that with the joint efforts of everyone, this cement road will be built successfully! Chu Ze said with a smile.

When the craftsmen saw Chu Ze's modest style, they also admired him even more.

Everyone secretly made up their minds that they must build this cement road to perfection and repay Chu Ze's kindness.

More than ten days later, with the joint efforts of everyone, the cement main road connecting the east and west cities was finally completed.

Chu Ze stood on the brand-new pavement, looking at its white color and straight extension, and a sense of joy and accomplishment surged in his heart.

This wide and smooth concrete avenue symbolizes the improvement of transportation and the progress of life.

It also indicates that a new Ming is coming to people.

"Thank you for your hard work!" Chu Ze said sincerely: "This road marks another step towards a more brilliant future!" ”

"Hahaha! With your wise guidance, we can also have today's results! The craftsmen smiled happily and said modestly.

"Not only that, but also everyone's hard-working hands and perseverance, let us finally complete this spacious avenue!" Chu Ze said with a smile: "Especially Master Li, from blending cement to instructing apprentices, you are the mainstay of this project!" ”

"Wherever I am, I'm just doing my best." Lao Li said shyly waving his hand.

"Okay Lao Li, don't be modest anymore!" Chu Ze smiled and patted Lao Li's shoulder and said, "With you in command, I can rest assured that I can go and start other things."

After the construction of the main road was successfully completed, Chu Ze decided to start renovating the many narrow and dilapidated alleys in the city.

This will bring great convenience to ordinary people living in the old city.

Early in the morning, Chu Ze took a few craftsmen to the mouth of a small alley called "Saponaria Alley" in the northwest corner of the city, only to see that the alley was dirty, narrow, and full of devastation.

"There is not much traffic here, but it has a great impact on the lives of the surrounding residents." Chu Ze pointed to the potholed stone road in the alley and said: "We must give priority to renovating the small streets and alleys where ordinary people live, so that they can also enjoy the benefits of cement roads as soon as possible." ”

"Yes! Obey the king's orders! Several craftsmen replied immediately, all in good spirits.

"Come, let's clean up the dilapidated stone pavement in this alley first, and then build a new concrete floor." Chu Ze rolled up his sleeves and said with interest.

"No problem! We need to get the job done quickly so that the residents of the alley can use the new road as soon as possible. Lao Li took the lead and said.

"Be careful, don't break the façade of the nearby residents when you peel off the slate." Chu Ze reminded.

"Understood, I'll tell a few young men to tear down the old road." Lao Li hurriedly responded.

"You're right, we must be careful not to damage the windows, doors and roofs of the residents." A young craftsman also said: "After all, they usually rely on these houses for their daily life, and we can't block them." ”

"Good boy, I am very pleased to have a kind craftsman like you who thinks about the common people." Chu Ze smiled approvingly.

So a few craftsmen began to carefully dismantle the fragile stone pavement to prevent damage to residents' doors and windows.

Chu Ze also helped out with his own hands, skillfully using tools such as mud knives and shovels.

"Oh, how can the prince do it himself!" Lao Li hurriedly stepped forward to stop it.

"It's okay, I want to experience your hard work too." Chu Ze said with a smile: "Besides, a few more hands will be faster." ”

"This ...... How can you work hard, my lord! Lao Li hurriedly persuaded: "Just let us craftsmen do it, you go and rest!" ”

"Don't stop me!" Chu Ze said with a smile: "I see you sweating so much, I feel uncomfortable!" Just let me get involved, and everyone will work together, so that my heart can be steady. ”

After Lao Li heard this, he burst into tears and said, "The prince personally participated in our humble labor, and we are really grateful!" This is definitely a great honor for ordinary people like us! ”

"Okay Lao Li, we work together regardless of whether we are high or low, we are a family." Chu Ze said softly: "I admire your craftsman's simple and unpretentious character the most, which reflects the ideal society in my heart." Therefore, I also want to be part of you and experience the hardships and joys of labor. ”

"Thank you for your encouragement, we will live up to your expectations!" Lao Li wiped away his tears and was full of pride.

"Okay, okay, let's work together to renovate this broken road!" Chu Ze smiled and comforted.

Seeing Chu Ze's leadership style, the craftsmen admired it even more, and they all used too much force, and soon wiped out the old stone roads in the entire alley.

"Oh, this road can finally change its face!" An old lady said to her neighbor with a smile.

"Yes, yes, it's really thanks to the grace of the prince of Chu!" Lao Liu was also excited: "My family doesn't have to stumble when they go to the market anymore!" ”

The two talked and laughed happily, and both were full of anticipation for the change in their lives.

After the old pavement was cleared, several craftsmen quickly began to prepare cement concrete and pour the solid foundation that had just been tamped.

"Be careful and don't leave any dead spots and gaps." While instructing, Chu Ze helped smooth the cement by himself.

"Yes! We will carefully fill all the gaps to ensure that the road surface is smooth! The craftsmen replied in unison.

"The cement should be smoothed in time, so as not to leave traces after solidification. I'm here to help you, two people in one block, so that the progress is faster. Chu Ze smiled and assigned the task.

"Okay! With the prince in command, our construction speed has increased a lot! Several craftsmen smiled and agreed.

With the close cooperation of everyone, the concrete road of this alley was quickly paved.

Chu Ze took a few steps and said with a smile: "It feels very good!" Your craftsmanship is so good that you have turned this humble alley into a concrete avenue! (End of chapter)