The son-in-law of a prosperous family

As he was speaking, snowflakes began to float from the sky, but after a short while, the water on the road disappeared.

Gu Qing pointed at the road with a look of amazement and said, "Look, everyone, ordinary dirt roads become muddy and difficult to walk on when they encounter snow and water, but this cement road is not affected at all."

General Li Xiao of Zhenyuan, wrapped in thick bandages, insisted on following.

He looked at the road and laughed, "Prime Minister Zhao, my hand injury is worth it! With this cement road, we don't have to worry about muddy roads when we march and transport food in the future. It will be even more powerful in the battle!"

As Li Xiao's hearty laughter faded, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Chen Youshan took a step forward, his eyes lingering on the road for a long time: "Prime Minister Zhao, in my opinion, this cement road is not only conducive to marching and convenient for travel, but also greatly beneficial to the long-term maintenance of the drainage system. In the past, stone slabs and dirt roads were prone to clogging drainage channels when it rained or snowed, and mud and sand were mixed in. The surface of the cement road is fine and compact, which can greatly reduce the possibility of debris accumulation and extend the service life of the drainage system."

The Minister of Revenue stroked his beard and nodded in agreement: "That's right. Minister Chen's words remind me that because the road surface is smooth, the loss of carriages and horses will be reduced, and the transportation cost will also be reduced. In the long run, the income from commercial taxes and commodity taxes is expected to increase and fill the national treasury. This cement road really has both people's livelihood and economic benefits."

Li An said, "Your Majesty, this cement road feels really solid to walk on. Would you like to get off and try it?"

The emperor, surrounded by the crowd, slowly stepped down from the imperial carriage, his boots firmly stepping on the concrete road. He leaned forward slightly, stretched out his hand and gently stroked the road surface, his fingers brushed across it, and it felt cold but smooth.

The cold wind blew snowflakes at him, but the emperor was unaware of it. His face was filled with amazement: "This cement road is not only smooth to drive on, but also feels so special. It is more solid and smooth than a stone road."

The emperor nodded repeatedly, and turned his gaze to Zhao Yunchuan, his face was filled with joy: "Mr. Zhao, you have done a great job in developing cement and building this road! Not only has it solved the current snowstorm problem, but it has also laid a foundation for Dajing's prosperity for generations to come."

Zhao Yunchuan said respectfully and humbly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is all my responsibility and the result of the concerted efforts of my colleagues and craftsmen."

The emperor was delighted and said, "Lord Zhao, the other ministers have praised this cement road, which shows that your promotion of this material is a great achievement that benefits the country and the people. I wish that not only will the disaster area be rebuilt on a large scale with cement, but the main streets of the capital and even the official roads leading to the counties will also be paved according to this standard."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunchuan hurriedly thanked him: "Your Majesty is wise! I will urge the Ministry of Works to draw up a detailed plan as soon as possible, allocate manpower and material resources, and make cement roads spread across every corner of Dajing Dynasty."

The Minister of Rites at the side bowed and said, "Your Majesty, cement roads are so beneficial to the people. If we share the construction method with the surrounding vassal states, it will not only show the prosperity of our Great Jing Dynasty, but also enhance the centripetal force of the vassal states towards our dynasty and stabilize diplomatic relations."

Lin Quan, the Supervisory Censor of the Censorate, also stepped forward and agreed: "What the Minister of Rites said is absolutely right. This move can also promote trade, drive the export of related materials, and create more revenue."

The wind and snow grew stronger, but it could not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd.

Li Xiao looked at the long cement road with great enthusiasm: "With this artifact, the territory of the Great Jing Dynasty will be more stable, and the barbarians from all directions will not dare to invade easily!"

After hearing this, the emperor laughed out loud and the imperial carriage continued to move forward. The figures of the crowd slowly went towards the direction of the capital in the falling snow, and all kinds of good stories about the cement road also quietly spread across the country in this snow curtain.

In the snow, everyone's heated discussion gradually turned to Zhao Yunchuan.

There was a murmur among the crowd, and an experienced old official said with emotion: "Prime Minister Zhao is only thirty years old, but he has been promoted to the position of Prime Minister. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed a man of great talent."

Another young official echoed, "Yes! Previously, I heard that Prime Minister Zhao implemented new policies to promote high-yield crops and reduce the burden on the people, which is admirable. The advent of this cement today has solved the urgent problem of the snow disaster and paved a smooth path for the long-term development of Dajing."

At this time, Gu Qing frowned slightly and whispered: "Although Prime Minister Zhao is very capable, he is so young and has reached such a high position. It is inevitable that people will envy him. I am afraid that he will face many obstacles in the future."

When General Zhenyuan Li Xiao heard this, his eyes widened and he said loudly, "What are you talking about, Doctor Gu? Prime Minister Zhao is dedicated to the country and the people, and everything he does is for the country and the people of Dajing. If anyone has ill intentions and deliberately makes things difficult, I, Li, will be the first to disagree!"

As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, everyone nodded.

The emperor sat in the imperial carriage, listening to all of this, with a satisfied smile on his face. He opened the curtain of the sedan chair and looked at Zhao Yunchuan: "Mr. Zhao, the other ministers have praised you highly. I hope you will continue to work hard in the future to assist me in governing Dajing and creating a peaceful and prosperous era."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunchuan dismounted and knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to live up to your grace and the expectations of the people."

After returning to the palace, the news quickly spread throughout the capital.

On the streets, people were also discussing this young prime minister.

In the teahouse, a storyteller was speaking eloquently: "Everyone, this Prime Minister Zhao is the Wenqu Star from heaven! At such a young age, he has come up with such a wonderful method to benefit the people. With him, there is no need to worry about the prosperity of Dajing!"