As soon as the cement was made, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan began to design the gas masks. Just wearing a mask wasn't enough. There was no way to protect one's eyes for the time being. The glass hadn't been made yet. There was too little transparent glass, so they had to wait for the fleet from the capital to come over.
If the glass hadn't been made by then, they would use transparent glass to replace it. It would cost a lot of money, but it was all worth it. After all, the people in charge of keeping the kiln secret were from the inner courtyard. Needless to say, they were very loyal. After learning from them for a few years, they all treated them like treasures.
It wasn't about how many words they had learned or how many books they had read. It was better to find a student for those things. The most important thing was that some of the people in the inner courtyard could keep up with Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. This was the most important thing. The people in the inner courtyard could understand what Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan said and what they meant. They would act in the same way.
This kind of tacit understanding was the key to the rapid development of the Zhang Family and Wang Family. How could Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan bear to let them get hurt? For example, this time when they went to withdraw money. If it were other people from the mansion, they would definitely be punished. However, the people sent by the Zhang family were very flexible.
When they were doing things outside, they could rest assured. As long as they handed the matter over, they would use their own methods to achieve their goals. This kind of specialized thinking wasn't so simple. It was just like the question Xin Er asked at that time. What to buy after the disaster jumped out of a fixed mindset.
Now, even Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's families were different from before. Zhang Xiaobao's father, Zhang Zhong, especially, was very flexible in doing things.
In order to maintain this kind of situation, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan thought of many different gas masks. They would use leather to make the outer cover and make a space inside to put some cotton or charcoal. It would be better if they could put water inside. When they breathed, the outside air would have to pass through the water to enter.
However, the two of them found that once water was put in, regardless of whether they put in charcoal or cotton, the two things would lose their original function. The effect would be bad if they were wet.
It was actually very simple to put the water in a low position. As long as they wanted to breathe, the air would have to pass through the water to enter the mouth, just like a hookah.
It was also easy to be waterproof. The technology here had already reached that level. The two of them finally decided to make a water mask and a mixture of cotton and charcoal. They would see which of the two had better effects. They would use whichever was more useful in the future.
With the cement, the speed of the construction of the lighthouses was faster. One by one, the lighthouses were quickly built under the diligent work of the people. The tall ones were more than ten meters, and the short ones were only five or six meters. There were also some stones and other things. Unfortunately, the cement was still not good, and there weren't enough steel bars to use. It was impossible to build them too high.
The height of more than ten meters was actually built with cement and sand. If it were Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, the cement would be able to build several lighthouses like this. However, the two of them were not good enough. They couldn't make high-grade cement and didn't have steel bars. They didn't know much about construction. This was not a garden design job. This was a real job. It would be better if they had a civil engineering student.
Zhang Zhong saw that the dock was also replaced with cement. Some of the roads were also paved with cement. He sighed and didn't say anything. When he returned home, he went to see his wife. He said to Zhang Wong Clan,
"Our son and daughter-in-law must be immortals. It can't be wrong. I'm more and more sure now. Don't you think so?"
"I said so a long time ago. You said they were monsters. Have you ever seen such a good monster? They are filial, good to the people at home, and care about the people. If all monsters were like this, would they still be monsters? Besides, when Xiao Bao was born, there were no abnormalities. Usually, if a monster was born, the sky would change color. How can you be so sure? "
Zhang Wong Clan touched her belly, which didn't change at all, and said with a happy face. It was unknown whether it was because of the child in her belly or because of her son and daughter-in-law.
Zhang Zhong also came over to touch her belly. After his hand was pushed away, he said, "Think about it. What did our son do when he encountered a natural disaster? In Huayuan County, it was said that even the heavens couldn't do it. In the end, it opened a hole and there was an extra lake. Although our son didn't do anything to fly in the sky, he was able to fix the hole that looked like a breach. Isn't that fighting against the heavens?
Also, that thing called a jib sail. Other people can't sail when the wind is against them, but our boat can still move forward. This is also fighting against the heavens. Later, when we came here, we made the wooden raft formation. Who would have thought that those wooden rafts together saved many people's lives. Isn't that fighting against the heavens again?
When we were at home, we did something like growing vegetables in the winter. Who could do it? Who dared to think about it? The heavens changed four seasons. Who dared to do something against the heavens? But our son and daughter-in-law dared to do it. It was fine even if they went against the heavens. If other people went against the heavens, wouldn't they be struck by lightning?
Xiao Bao and Cuckoo were so powerful. The heavens might be unhappy and blame them for building the sea wall and those roads. Didn't they create a strong wind to eat? Our son and daughter-in-law immediately brought everyone to hide in the mountains. When the heavens saw that they couldn't do it, they turned to another place.
But the heavens left this time. They might come again next time. When that time comes, it might not be a strong wind. What should we do? Our son and daughter-in-law are immortals. They do things that defy the heavens. The two children immediately made that thing called cement just to resist the heavens.
Oh, by the way, you haven't seen cement yet. Some things are burned in a kiln. After the kiln is burned, they are turned into foam. Once this foam comes into contact with water, it will be harder than stone. Just tell us. Next time, even if there is a strong wind, we don't have to be afraid. Also, our son and daughter-in-law made something called a lightning rod. It's better than the things we put on the roof.
No matter how big the thunder is, we don't have to worry. It's not afraid of the wind. The house built with cement is not afraid of hail. With the lightning rod, we don't have to be afraid of thunder. The heavens are suppressed by our son and daughter-in-law. They won't be able to make any waves. "
The more Zhang Zhong spoke, the more excited he became. Jang Wong Clan also liked to hear praise for her son and daughter-in-law. At this time, when she heard the man's words, she nodded and said, "Isn't that so? If they weren't immortals, they wouldn't be able to do such a thing. This should be the accumulation of good karma by our ancestors. I don't know how many generations of good karma they have accumulated to give us these two little immortals.
Although they can't go to heaven or earth, they can use another method to defy the heavens. It's not bad. Immortals that are too powerful can't be given to us. What are Xiao Bao and Cuckoo doing now? "
When the Jang Wong Clan talked about it, she wanted to take a good look at her son and daughter-in-law, so she asked softly.
"They're making gas masks. The cement might be too heaven-defying. In the end, our son said that it's easy to get sick when making the cement, and it's an incurable disease. When the time comes, people's lifespans will be shortened. This is actually going against the heavens and shortening one's lifespan. In order to prevent the people in the inner courtyard from shortening their lifespan, the two kids started making that thing."
Zhang Zhong found a reason for Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's series of actions. It was the kind that was closely linked, and it was very magical. If Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan heard this, how would they feel?
Perhaps they would admire their father even more. It wasn't easy. The two of them didn't say anything, but their family helped them think of a reason. They even connected the cement and gas masks together.
"Oh, it's really not easy. As long as the people in the inner courtyard are fine, it's fine. Don't mention those heaven-defying things in the future. I originally wanted to go and take a look, but I won't go now. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo aren't afraid of the heavens, and as their mother, I shouldn't be afraid either. But what if the children in my belly can't stand the heavens?
Later, I'll ask someone to make something good for Xiao Bao and Cuckoo to eat. It's not easy to go against the heavens. No wonder they ate so much in the past. En, make more meat. Also, prepare some bone marrow that the two children like to eat. Steam it and dip it in salt and pepper to eat. "
Jang Wong Clan didn't want to go and take a look. She also found a very reasonable excuse for herself. Zhang Zhong nodded in agreement.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were really tired. The two of them needed to make things by themselves, and the people below them were busy with other things. The two of them felt that the gas masks should be easier to make. They didn't need to be able to block any gas, as long as they could block the dust, it would be fine.
The two of them were busy for almost a day, and only four of them were made. Two were made of water, and two were made of coal and cotton. They wanted to let the people over there try it first. The seal wasn't very good, which meant that if it was gaseous, it wouldn't be able to block it at all.
"It always leaks from the side of the ear and the face. Let's wait for them to try it. Their faces are bigger, and if it doesn't work, we can just use some glue to block the leak. This is because our skills are not good. Fortunately, we made it. Let's wait for someone with good skills to make it. I think there won't be a problem."
Wang Juan took off the gas masks and said regretfully.
Zhang Xiaobao nodded in agreement. He and Wang Juan had been very serious, but the things they made were just for show. It seemed that they could only wait for someone with good skills to make it. When the time came and the seal was still not good, they would need to use glue or something to block the leak. There shouldn't be a problem.
The two of them took the gas masks and found the people working over there. There were exactly four of them, so they each took one and asked them to try it on. The people in the inner courtyard took the gas masks and put them on very seriously. They nodded to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan and said in a somewhat vague voice, "It's better.
It's much better than before. Thank you, young master and young lady. With this thing, we won't be afraid of inhaling a mouthful of dust. "
"Then let's use it first. We'll talk about it during dinner later. The eyes will be blocked in the future, so let's just put up with it for now. There's no other good way."
Zhang Xiaobao knew that it was not because of the gas masks that changed their voices. It was their own psychological effect. He mentioned the matter of the eyes and turned to follow Wang Juan in the direction of the dock. He wanted to see how the renovation was going.
It was indeed convenient to have cement. In the beginning, it was a bit difficult to mix the sand, but after a few tries, it was fine. The people only felt that the cement was magical, but they didn't think about how it was made. They were very happy there.
The original things at the docks had been torn down and rebuilt. The same was true for the docks. With the cement, new methods could be used in the construction of the docks. For example, a sluice gate could be used. In the past, the ships were directly put into the water. Now, it was directly built in a designated pit on the land. This pit was made with cement. When the time came, water could be directly flushed in, and the ships would float.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan walked around and found that there was nothing wrong. It was almost dark, so they rode home together.
"Xiao Bao, now I'm thinking whether we should build two more kilns. If there is only one, the supply will be too slow. When the time comes, we still have to build the city walls of Chang 'an. Chang' an is such a big place, so how much cement will be used? Not to mention here. Don't you want to build all the roads into cement?
All the roads, this is a state. Including the seawall, it is estimated that even if we build five more kilns, it won't be enough. Now the roads are not completely finished. It's really worrying. "
Wang Juan hugged Zhang Xiaobao behind and talked about building more cement kilns. Zhang Xiaobao was also thinking about the same problem along the way. The burning of the cement was too slow. It was not easy to build one kiln after another.
At this time, when he heard Wang Juan mention it, he said, "Then build more, but the strength of the guards will be less. They need to be concentrated. Also, they must be people from the inner courtyard. This technology may not be a big deal in our time, but it is a strategic thing here.
The roads still need to be built. Even if they are done now, it won't affect the cement on them. The main thing is that we have too few people here. I don't know if we can get more people from other places. If we hope to have more children, it will take more than ten years to grow up. I can't afford to wait. "
As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, he thought about getting more people from other places. After all, he did not have enough people here. Although there were more than 20,000 people here, it was still not enough. Lu Zhou was a state. Although it was not a big state, it was still a state and not a county.
In particular, Zhang Xiaobao wanted to build these roads to the surrounding states so that it would be convenient for people to come and go. The seawall could not be stopped. They did not lack money. What they lacked was labor. Now that the children were being asked to do things again, it was considered child labor. There was no other way.
The two of them talked about the population of the surrounding states and returned home. They planned to discuss with Zhang Zhong and ask him to put up a notice to recruit people from other places. It was not very ethical to do this, but there was no other way.
Just as Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were worrying about the population problem, the more than 10,000 people from Qin Province finally met with the people who were going to persuade them. When the two sides met, they could immediately see the difference.
The first batch of people who came to Lu Zhou from Qin Province were all in good health. Their clothes were also in good condition. If they did not know each other, nobody would have guessed that they were from Qin Province. The difference between them was too big.
On the other hand, the clothes of the people who came to Lu Zhou were patched up. Their faces were sallow and they looked very pitiful. Some of them were so thin that they were only skin and bones.
When the two sides met, they immediately had something to talk about. They asked each other and did not expect that they had the same purpose. With this, the people on Lu Zhou's side were relieved. They did not have to worry about not being able to persuade the people from Qin Province. They could just bring these people back.
The people of Qin Province were also relieved. In the beginning, they were worried that Lu Zhou did not have enough food. Even if the good official wanted to keep them, he would not be able to do anything. Now that they heard that Lu Zhou did not lack anything, they did not have to worry about food anymore.
"Wang Wuzi, what do you think Lu Zhou has become? I remember that I went to Lu Zhou twenty years ago. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. I didn't expect that I would have to leave my hometown when I'm old. However, this is good. At least there's a good official in Lu Zhou. I heard that he's paying you a salary and giving you food, but he's building roads for you. Isn't that right? In my opinion, you shouldn't ask for this salary. Why do you need money to build roads for yourself? "
Among the people from Qin Province, an old man who was not very nimble but insisted on following them said to a young man on Lu Zhou's side.
"Uncle Wang, it's true. The current Lu Zhou is not the same as before. It's so beautiful. The houses are all small buildings, and the courtyards are all rearing ducks and pigs. As for the salary you mentioned, it's true. We didn't want it, but the good official said that if we don't want it, we don't have to work. That's why we accepted it.
However, we've already thought about it. We'll save up the money and wait for the good official's fleet to arrive. Then, we'll buy more goods. That way, the good official's family will be rich. Also, we've planted trees outside the place where the good official lives. The good official doesn't lack money, so we don't know how we can help.
Now, everyone in his family is busy. Even the two children are not ordinary. They calculate the accounts so quickly. When they handle things, they are like adults. No, they are even better than adults. It seems like the officials are different. Even children can be like this. Uncle Wang, why didn't you come here by boat? There should be room on the boat, right? I didn't expect so many people to come all of a sudden. This is great.
Before we came here, we've already discussed this. As long as we can bring one or two thousand people back, we'll be able to help a lot. Now that we have so many people, Lu Zhou's construction will be even faster. In just a few years, every family in Lu Zhou will be wealthy. "
Wang Wuzi said to the old man kindly. He was very happy when he saw so many people coming. The mission was completed, and it was more than he expected. It didn't take him much effort.
When Uncle Wang heard Wang Wuzi talk about the future, a yearning look appeared on his face. He looked at the people who came to greet him, nodded, and said, "I know. When I see you, I know there will be good days ahead. It's not that we want to come, but we have no choice.
My village was struck by a calamity, but before anything happened in Qin Province, Lu Zhou's men went there first. We know you're short of manpower. After the calamity, the province only gave you a little food. Perhaps, the Provincial Governor was willing to give more, but he couldn't resist the help of his subordinates.
It's impossible for us to wait for the next harvest. There's still a winter to go. What should we do? It just so happens that we can come to Lu Zhou with the food. So, we decided to come here. As for the boat, it's for people who can't walk. I'm still strong. If you don't believe me, you can draw a few strokes. I'll let the three of you fight me together. "
The old man was indeed eager to outdo others. He needed others to help him walk, but he still wanted to compete with others. Naturally, Wang Wuzi did not dare to compete with the old man. He nodded and said, "Yes, Uncle Wang, you're right. Even five people can't compare with you, let alone three. You're amazing.
Sigh, I didn't expect the situation in Qin Province to be so bad. Uncle Wang, don't worry. This kind of thing will never happen in Lu Zhou. The officials are all very easy to talk to. No one dares to interfere in this matter. A good official can't tolerate sand in his eyes. "
"I know, I know. If Lu Zhou's people can travel such a long distance to save us, how can Lu Zhou's people not save us? I've lived for so long, and I didn't expect that I can still think of fortune at such an old age. When we get there, I'll ask my son to work harder. We must build our home well. Yes, Lu Zhou will be our home in the future."
The old man sighed with emotion. When the others heard the old man's words, they had the same thought. This time, they did not plan to go back. Even if they might go back in the future, they would not go back to live. They would go there to have a look or do business.
Lu Zhou had already made them feel like home, even though they had not arrived yet. This was mainly because of Lu Zhou's more than 100 people and two ships. It would be a lie to say that they were not touched when they rushed over to rescue them from such a faraway place. They could only imagine what it would be like to live here in the future since Lu Zhou had mobilized the most elite personnel to rescue them from such a faraway place.
"Grandpa Wang, when the time comes, your family can live next to mine. There is still a vacant house next to mine. When the time comes, I will tell you how to raise ducks and pigs. The method that the great official taught us is different from that of other places. The ducks and pigs grow faster. When next summer comes, you will be able to eat your own pork."
Wang Wuzi said to the old man. When he talked about this, he felt very proud.
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