Xichun, the first daughter of the Red Chamber

After bidding farewell to the army, Xichun started to build roads, which was a reminder to her from the news of this battle.

The current road conditions are very bad, and the communication of information is really underdeveloped. The standard traffic basically depends on walking, and the communication basically depends on shouting.

On weekdays, Xichun still felt nothing, but now Xichun felt that she couldn't stand it anymore.

If General Wu could notify Jingzhong immediately at that time, or if they could get the news in time...

Xichun shook her head, got rid of the mobile phone, computer and Internet in her mind, and began to think about the road.

Xichun really wants to get the cement road out, but she doesn't know how to make the simple version of cement. She has seen bags of cement ash or cement that has been mixed before. She racked her brains and recalled it. After reading the novel, Xichun finally decided to give up.

Xichun went to see Guanshi Yu and asked him if there was anyone in his family who could build roads.

Guanshi Yu laughed, "The county lord was joking, there is nothing difficult about building roads, just smashing the soil, everyone can do it."

Xichun shook her head, "I'm talking about building roads that are very strong and durable."

Manager Yu understood a little bit, "The county lord is talking about a road made of cooked soil?"

Now it was Xichun's turn to be puzzled, "Shutu?"

Guanshi Yu explained with a smile: "Cooked soil is smashed and fried ordinary soil, and added with salt and alkali. The road paved with this kind of soil can last for a long time. It is said that the road made of the best cooked soil can last for a thousand years." Not bad, it won't grow grass yet."

Xichun's eyes lit up, "That's what I'm talking about, is there anyone in the house who knows?"

Steward Yu shook his head, "I've only seen this method in books by chance. Because the method is complicated and expensive, there are almost no roads built with this method, and even fewer people know how to build such roads."

"However, County Lord, you can ask Jia Yi and the others," Steward Yu said again, "They should know something after they have been inquiring for so many years."

Xichun nodded, and was about to leave when Steward Yu faltered: "Dare to ask the county magistrate, why didn't Mother Jiang accompany you today?"

Xichun stared at him strangely, and Steward Yu hurriedly said: "A few days ago, I had a lot of business, and I accidentally caught a cold. Mama Jiang came to visit several times when she found out, and even sent some food. I thought I should thank you That's right."

Xichun nodded with a smile, "Okay, I'll take the words over for you, but you don't have to be so polite, you and your mother are old acquaintances, and you still pay attention to these trivial etiquette?"

Steward Yu asked Xichun to wait a moment, and turned around to get a small box, "Last time, my mother said that the donkey-hide gelatin was not bad to eat, and I happened to get some, so I just gave it to my mother."

Lichun immediately stepped forward to take the small box.

Xichun took Lichun back, and asked on the way, "Guanshi Yu and Mama Jiang often see each other?"

Lichun thought about it for a while, "It's not counted, it's just that I would say hello and chat with each other occasionally."

Xichun said: "After listening to what Guanshi Yu said just now, I thought they often give each other things."

Li Chun smiled and said: "It was only during this period of time that I gave away things. Before, Guanshi Yu got a good Dong'e Ejiao, and he gave it to Mama Jiang when he didn't need it. Later, when Guanshi Yu fell ill, Mother Jiang went to visit him a few times and gave him some food."

Xichun hummed, thinking that she must have thought too much.

Xichun went to look for Jia Yi again, and Jia nodded after listening, "I know some people in this area, but what does the county lord want to do with them?"

Xichun said: "I have a small idea, I want to try to see if I can make it, it can be regarded as a way to pass the time."

Jia Yi frowned and said: "Almost all these people are in the palace, and they have their own errands on weekdays. It's okay to ask, but if they want to help the county magistrate, it may be impossible."

Xichun said: "Are there any folks or those who no longer do things after they get old? They don't have to do it by themselves, as long as they have time to watch."

Jia nodded, "Okay, I'll let Jia Wu and the others go and find out."

Jia Yi acted very quickly, and within a few days he sent a message to Xichun.

"There is one, surnamed Ji, in the palace. He is a small steward. He is over 60 years old. He doesn't do anything now. He just watches the people below do things on weekdays. He has a lot of free time."

Xichun asked, "How's your skill? How's your temper? Are you willing to come?"

Jia Yi shook his head, "The craftsmanship is first-class, but others say that he is very stubborn. He is only obsessed with making better and more durable roads on weekdays. Now that he has retired, he often tinkers by himself, so he may not be willing to come. .”

But Xichun instantly gained confidence, "He will definitely come! You tell him that I have a way to make a better and more durable road at a low cost!"

Jia Yi's eyes lit up, "Is what the magistrate said true?"

Xichun said: "It's just an idea, and I'm not sure if it will work, anyway, let's trick this manager Ji to come over first!"

Jia Yi: ...

Sure enough, Manager Ji immediately followed Jia Yi's words, and when he saw Xichun, he asked, "You said you have a way to build a better and more durable road at a low cost?"

Before Xichun could speak, Guanshi Ji said again: "Isn't it because more people were sent to smash the soil? This kind of thing doesn't count."

Xichun smiled and said, "Isn't it too expensive to spend so much manpower? Steward Ji, please sit down and listen to me slowly."

Manager Ji sat down and asked Xichun to talk.

Xichun said: "I got a prescription by chance before, which said to mix slag ash, quicklime and gypsum together to make a fine powder, add water and mix thoroughly, and wait for it to harden. This way the road is smooth and firm, and the cost is also low. "

This is what Xichun came up with after thinking about it for a few days, but it is limited to this, "But what is the ratio of these three things, and how to make it with water, I don't know these things, find someone else to take it easy It’s okay to try, but after all, it’s not as fast as a knowledgeable person like you.”

Steward Ji frowned and thought for a while, "I've never heard of your prescription, except for what you said, what kind of ashes do you want for the slag ashes? There are quicklime and gypsum, which one do you want? How much purity do you want? "

Xichun smiled and said nothing.

Steward Ji looked at her suspiciously, "I said this prescription...isn't it your nonsense?"

Xichun laughed, "Officer Ji thinks highly of me. Could it be that I still made up a prescription to make everyone happy? The prescription is true, but whether it will work or not, I don't know what the final effect will be."

Guanshi Ji snorted, "You are so courageous, you still dare to let people spread the word like that."

Xichun is not afraid of his anger, "But Manager Ji is here too, isn't he?"

"And I have a vague premonition that this recipe will work." Xichun looked at Guanshi Ji and said seriously: "Guard Ji, you have built a road for a lifetime, and you also understand the importance of a good road to the people and the country. If this thing really happens, it will be a thing that will last forever."

"Think about it, if this prescription really works, then every place we go will have the road you built under our feet in the future. How good would that be? The transmission of letters will be much faster, and everyone will travel far on weekdays. It is much more convenient, people communicate more, trade will be more prosperous, and everyone will praise you."

Manager Ji was a little moved, "Okay, I'll try to do it first, but I'm too old to do physical work, so send me some people who will work hard."

Xichun immediately said: "The place is ready, everything is ready, and everyone is ready, just wait for Ji to take care of you."

Steward Ji took a deep look at Xichun, "You are sure that I will come."

Xichun said generously, "Because I understand what Ji Guanshi's ambition is, that's why I believe that Ji Guanshi will agree to me."

Steward Ji's mouth twitched, "Okay, send me there."

Steward Ji is a practical person, and when he went there, he began to direct people to start experiments. After five days, Steward Ji came to look for Xichun with disheveled clothes and red eyes.

Xichun almost didn't recognize who it was, "Manager Ji, you haven't rested these days?"

Steward Ji waved his hand, indicating that those things are not important, and said excitedly: "Your prescription may really work!"

Steward Ji began to gesture to Xichun, "I asked someone to turn those three things into ashes, and mixed them with water in a one-to-one ratio. Finally, after drying, it turned into a hard lump. Although it is easy to break, it at least proves This recipe is possible! I will try the ratio and the amount of water added..."

Steward Ji spoke faster and faster, and finally Xichun couldn't hear what he said clearly, but looking at Steward Ji's unchanging clothes and red eyes, Xichun knew that this was a professional scientist.

After Guanshi Ji finished speaking, he found that Xichun hadn't answered. Turning to look at her, he found that the other party was looking at him with a smile, "Ji Guanshi has worked hard."

Steward Ji saluted Xichun, "County Master Jia has the world in mind, it was Ji who was rude before."

Xichun hurriedly avoided, "Where is Guanshi Ji? In order to build a good road for the people of the world, Guanshi Ji is willing to believe even a child like me. Guanshi Ji is the one who truly cares about the world."

Steward Ji laughed, "County Master Jia is still a child, and I don't know which good boy will be lucky in two or three years... I'm sorry, I deal with rough people on weekdays. There's no one who knows how to speak, so please don't blame County Magistrate Jia."

Xichun smiled, "Officer Ji should also take a good rest on weekdays and take care of his body. This matter has only just begun, and I don't know how long it will take to finish it."

As soon as this was mentioned, Steward Ji regained his spirits, "Don't worry, County Lord, I will definitely figure this out within three months!"

Xichun didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "What is Manager Ji doing? I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, so let's take our time."

But Ji Guanshi couldn't help taking his time, he just wished he could figure out this recipe and make a good way, "By the way, County Lord, please give me some more people, and those materials... "

Seeing that he couldn't explain it, Xichun had no choice but to go with him, promising to send him people and materials as soon as possible.

The matter of building the road came to an end temporarily, and Youshi came to look for Xichun again, saying that he wanted to live in Zhuangzi.