Chapter 1102

NEISHI to inform, not long, Hu Mo came to the hall.

Hu Mo bowed to Zhang Xiu and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I have developed a new thing to solidify the ground and even the wall. In my humble opinion, it can be used to build roads and houses. Therefore, I hastened to report to your majesty. "

After hearing this, Zhang Xiu was surprised.

It can solidify the ground.

Is it cement?

Zhang Xiu gave enough authority and treatment to Hu Mo and other Mohist children to let them invent and create. These days, a lot of small things, as well as some strange things come out.

"Let's go and have a look."

Zhang Xiu can't wait to stand up and orders Sima Yi to accompany her.

Hu Mo is glad to see that Zhang Xiu attaches so much importance to it.

The party quickly went out of the hall and went straight to the workshop where the work department was sitting. After everyone arrived, Hu Mo immediately ordered people to move out the ingredients.

Hu Mo said: "Your Majesty, this is the ingredient obtained after calcination. You only need to mix it with cold water, and then apply it on the ground to strengthen the ground. On the wall, it's the same. It's something we get by chance. After many times of improvement, it has such an effect. "

After Zhang Xiu saw it, she immediately laughed.

Cement!

This is cement!

Although the effect of this cement is certainly not as good as that of later generations, it only needs to be improved step by step, but it can continue to approach. For Zhang Xiu, as long as cement appears, it is a big leap.

Zhang Xiu asked, "does it have a name?"

Hu Mo said: "not at the moment, and we have just finished the improvement, and there is no mass production. Moreover, its purpose has not been determined for the time being. "

Zhang Xiu said: "it's mixed with water. After mixing it up, it's like a puddle. It's named after cement. But what have you found out about the use of cement? "

Hu Mo said: "Your Majesty, what we have found for the time being is that after mixing it with water, it can be put on the ground or on the wall to reinforce the ground and wall. The rest is not found."

"It's not enough," Zhang said

Hu Mo said: "I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's high expectations."

Zhang Xiu thought, said: "the effect of cement, out of the plaster on the wall, the ground, you can also directly cast slate, bridge paving, also can make the ground more stable. I'll show you the iron bars. "

"Here it is

Hu Mo immediately arranged it.

Sima Yi stood aside, looking at all this in his eyes, a little confused. He couldn't understand it, but he was shocked. It seemed that Zhang Xiu had already understood the effect of cement and wanted to show it to Hu mo.

You know, the cement was developed by Hu Mo and other craftsmen. This is the first time in the world. However, it seems that Zhang Xiu has already understood everything about cement.

It's really shocking.

Sima Yi stood quietly, watching the development of all this.

Not long after that, the craftsmen of the work department brought iron bars.

After Zhang Xiu saw it, she frowned, because the iron bars she took out were thick, too thick. Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice: "is it only so thick, no finer?"

"Yes!"

Hu Mo nods and answers.

Zhang xiudao: "take out a batch again, about have this iron bar two or three into thick can."

Hu Mo waved his hand and ordered the waiter to prepare immediately.

After a while, she took a batch of thinner iron bars. Zhang Xiu took off her robe directly, and asked someone to take the wooden board and so on. She put the iron bars inside and put the cement in the temporary mold of the stone slab. This stone slab, about two inches high, one foot wide and eight feet long, is fixed in the mould after all the cement is poured in.

After finishing all this, Zhang Xiu said: "when the cement is completely solidified, this is a long stone slab. If this kind of stone slab is laid on the road, you can imagine how convenient it will be to walk. Even bridges and roads can be paved in this way. In particular, with iron bars in it, and even better steel bars, its firmness is better. "

It's not that Zhang Xiu doesn't use steel bars. There are no such conditions.

It's nice to be able to use iron bars.

When Hu Mo heard this, his eyes lit up and he respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I understand. I didn't think of this before. In particular, this kind of stone slab can completely replace taking stones from the mountains. "

Zhang Xiuyan said: "you can find out how to do it. What I want to ask is, when can mass production of this cement be carried out now? "

Hu Mo said: "report to your majesty, there is no production stove for the time being. It will take at least half a month for mass production. After everything is built up, mass production can be carried out. ""I'll give you half a month."

Zhang Xiuchuan's coat and robe, then said: "half a month later, I need a lot of cement. As for the money you need, you should draw up a statement and I will carry it out with my approval. "

"Here it is

Hu Mo was happy to respond.

Today's Mohist children who have entered the Ministry of industry can all show their talents and ambition, and they are the best. In particular, cement needs mass production, but also requires the participation of countless craftsmen. Many Mohist children are able to take part in it.

Zhang Xiu's eyes turned and fell on Sima Yi. She said in a deep voice: "about road construction, the appearance of cement now provides you with an opportunity. The principle of road construction is to start from Chang'an and look at the surrounding areas, especially the major cities

Sima Yi said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will cost a lot to build roads. Even if the material is produced by us, it also needs countless manpower. As long as it involves human and material resources, it will cost a lot of money. Of course, corvee can also be levied, but once corvee is levied, it will certainly affect the people. "

Zhang xiuzhengse way: "levy corvee, certainly not desirable.". In the case of road construction, money can be borrowed from Daqin bank in the form of work relief. Anyone who comes to work will be paid. As for the loan money, after the road is dredged, for the goods transported, the corresponding money can be collected. Even if money is needed, it will continue to be allocated from the Treasury. Road construction is a big thing. As long as the road is dredged, it will be beneficial but not harmful. "

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Sima Yi spoke.

With Zhang Xiu, Sima Yi would be able to build roads with great force. Today, Sima Yi is in charge of land reform, Daqin daily, and road construction. There are more and more things on hand, but Sima Yi enjoys it.

After arranging Sima Yi's affairs, Zhang Xiu takes back her eyes and falls on Hu Mo, saying, "who first invented cement?"

Hu Mo said, "it's Wan Dayou of the Ministry of industry to report back to your majesty."

As soon as Zhang Xiu heard the name of Wan Dayou, she chuckled in her heart. The name was easy to remember. He immediately said, "shout Wan Dayou up. I want to see him."

"Here it is

Hu Mo arranged to go on.