The onlookers were surprised by this result, but it was reasonable. From the moment Mo Jiazi stepped into Chang 'an City, he had never let the people of Chang' an City down.
Everyone naturally believed that Mo Jiazi would not let them down, but they did not expect the final result to be so shocking. The obscure bridge, in the hands of Mo Jiazi, suppressed all the bridges of the Tang dynasty overnight and became the first bridge in the world.
"It seems that I will take the bridge in the future!" A coachman said thoughtfully.
Although he was closer to the arch bridge, the bridge was flat, so it was more convenient to pass. The carriage could pull goods as if it were flat ground, so it was effortless. It was the best choice for carriages and horses. As for the arch bridge, it did not mean that no one would use it. When there were fewer goods or empty carriages, it was not impossible to choose the arch bridge to take less detours.
It wasn't just Madam Che, who often hauled goods, who was also curious about the new bridge. One had to realize that the Qujiang River's Liang Bridge was the only bridge in the Great Tang that could suppress the rest of the world. How could ordinary people not be curious? They were already rubbing their fists and preparing to go to the Liang Bridge to take a look.
Meton naturally knew what everyone was thinking. Seeing that the bridge test was over, he was about to leave. Suddenly, an unexpected voice sounded.
"I don't know if I can see the grand occasion of the bridge in person, so that I can be convinced of my defeat."
Everyone couldn't help but be taken aback as they looked over.
"Li Yun!"
"Xiangfu's Family!"
Everyone could not help but look at the person who spoke in surprise. No one expected it to be Li Yun of Xiangfu's Family, who competed with Mo Jiazi.
Facing the flabbergasted gazes of the crowd, Li Yun did not shrink back. Although he had lost, his ancestors had dedicated their lives to the bridge industry. Now that the Beam Bridge that suppressed all the other arch bridges of the Great Tang had appeared, he would regret it for the rest of his life if he missed it.
"Xiangfu's Family is really good. The bridge is born. My Gongshu Family wants to see it. Merton, please agree." Gongshu Hong laughed and said loudly.
"Gongshu Family!" Li Yun narrowed his eyes.
Compared with Meton's intention to bury the hatchet with the Gongshu Family, the more traditional Xiangfu's Family began to remember the grievances between the Mo Family and the Gongshu Family. But now the Mo Family and the Gongshu Family had been living in harmony, so Li Yun would not fight with the Gongshu Family alone.
Meton did not take it seriously. He reached out his hand and invited them, "It is the Mo Family's Family's Family's honor!"
Then, Moton personally led Li Yun and Gongshu Hong to tour the bridge. Both of them were master craftsmen. Naturally, they didn't need any explanation. They understood the essence of the bridge after a brief look.
The prerequisite for the construction of a girder bridge was the use of reinforced concrete, and the real core was the secret of building piers in the water. The finishing touch was the application of the bridge-erecting machine, and the embellishment of the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, which made this girder bridge even more legendary.
Li Yun could imagine that once the Mo Family built huge bridge piers in the river, no matter how wide the river was, it could conquer it. This time, the Mo Family not only won, but also ruled the bridge industry in the future.
Gongshu Hong was also shocked. As a craftsman, the most important thing was the material. The cement was a new building material. It was an eye-opener for him. The Mo Family controlled this new material. Perhaps they had seized the opportunity again.
However, he heard that this material was entrusted by the Mo Family to the Taoist External Alchemy Sect. Maybe he had a chance to get it. Gongshu Hong suppressed the restlessness in his heart and continued to inspect the bridge.
"The bridge is really extraordinary. This time, I am convinced." Li Yun sighed. He knew that the bridge was strong and had a flat surface. In contrast, the arch bridge would be out of the stage of history.
Meton shook his head and said, "Although the bridge has obvious advantages, it is not without flaws. First, it is expensive. The cost of a bridge will be twice as expensive as that of an arch bridge. Second, it has a shorter lifespan. A bridge only has a lifespan of a hundred years, while an arch bridge can be used for hundreds of years. It is not impossible for it to be passed down for thousands of years."
"High cost and short lifespan!"
Li Yun was stunned. He did not expect that Meton would take the initiative to expose his family's dirty laundry and point out the shortcomings of the bridge.
"There is no perfect thing in the world. But a hundred years is enough." Gongshu Hong could not help but sigh. In the Great Tang, arch bridges could be found everywhere with a lifespan of more than a hundred years. If it were not for the appearance of four-wheeled trucks that could carry up to five thousand catties, the original Crooked River Bridge would have continued to exist. The advantages of a girder bridge were too great. The flaws could not obscure the beauty of a bridge. In his view, a hundred years of life was nothing.
"I admire Brother Moton's frankness." Li Yun sighed. Moton being able to be honest with Liang Qiao's flaws made Li Yun think even more highly of him.
"You and I are both members of Mo Jiazi. Although our ideas are different, we both promote Mo Sheng's ideas and treat each other frankly. This is what an ordinary brother of Mo Jiazi would do. It is nothing." Meton said seriously.
Hearing this, Li Yun could not help but feel a sense of pride in his heart. Yes, as the brother of Mo Jiazi, they indeed disdained to deceive others. He could not help but feel that Meton was more pleasing to the eye.
The old servant at the side could not help but feel anxious and secretly said, "Young master, don't be deceived by Mo Jiazi. Mo Jiazi can even fool a monk who is good at talking, let alone you."
However, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the old servant naturally could not say it out loud. He could only be secretly anxious and hurriedly coughed twice to remind Li Yun. Hearing this, Li Yun remembered that he came to the arch bridge for another matter. After pondering for a moment, he said seriously, "However, I heard that Brother Mo and your disciple left a homework on this arch bridge to jointly make a ruler that will benefit the craftsmen of the world. Is this true?"
"Yes, it is true!" Meton looked at Li Yun in confusion.
Li Yun took a deep breath and said, "I am not talented, but I am willing to compete with Brother Mo again. In my spare time, I will also make a ruler. Please give me some pointers."
Li Yun said it casually as if he had easily solved Mo Jiazi's problem. Only the old servant at the side could not help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He clearly remembered Li Yun's embarrassing appearance.
"What?"
The disciples of the Gongshu Family were shocked when they heard this. The news of Wu Meiniang teaching in the Mohist Family had naturally reached the ears of the Gongshu Family. However, the disciples of the Gongshu Family, including Gongshu Hong, racked their brains and still could not find a solution.
However, they did not expect Li Yun to solve it. Not only did the Mo Family have a monstrous genius like Mo Jiazi, but there was also Li Yun. How could the Gongshu Family not be disappointed?
Gongshu Hong could not help but smile bitterly. When it came to rulers, the Gongshu Family could be said to be unique. The most commonly used Lu Ban Ruler was the masterpiece of the ancestor of the Gongshu Family, Gongshu Ban. It could be imagined that once the Mo Family had a ruler as convenient as Mo Jiazi said, the status of the Lu Ban Ruler would plummet.
Gongshu Hong's heart skipped a beat. Now that this question had been set by the son of the Mo Family, he must have had a card up his sleeve. Now, Li Yun had solved it. As for the eleven-year-old Wu Meiniang, he was the same as Li Yun. He didn't care about her at all. He thought that this must be a battle between Li Yun and the son of the Mo Family.
He was very happy to see the two branches of the Mo Family fight again. He said loudly, "The wooden ruler is the essence of the craftsmen of the world. It is like a pen in the hands of a scholar and a sword in the hands of a soldier. The Mo Family can make a wooden ruler that is convenient for craftsmen of the world. The Gongshu Family would like to see it and broaden our horizons."
Li Yun and Gongshu Hong's attacks were almost like a forced abdication. Suddenly, the whole scene froze. The disciples of Mo Jiazi suddenly felt like they were facing a great enemy.
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