Upon receiving Liu Hong's summons, Yuan Feng, Zhang Zhen, Gongshu Lian, and others quickly arrived at Deyang Palace.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

"Gentlemen, you may dispense with the formalities!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Where have you all been? Why do you look so disheveled?"

Looking at the group, including Yuan Feng, whose hair was disheveled and whose clothes were covered in dust, Liu Hong couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Your Majesty, we have recently been studying the application methods of concrete in bridges and buildings, and have been trying to add steel bars as instructed by Your Majesty, hence this!"

Yuan Feng laughed, seemingly unconcerned about his own image.

Liu Hong looked surprised and asked urgently, "Oh? I wonder how the trial went?"

Yuan Feng smiled and said excitedly, "Your Majesty, we have already seen initial results. The bridge is indeed extremely sturdy, but its lifespan is still unknown!"

As for the construction, we are currently conducting tests, and will report back to Your Majesty once everything is confirmed to be in order.

Liu Hong nodded, looked at everyone, and smiled, saying:

"Hmm, not bad! You all truly are my pillars of support, thank you for your hard work!!"

"Your Majesty's kindness to us is as boundless as the heavens, and we dare not complain of hardship!"

Despite being overjoyed by Liu Hong's praise, Yuan Feng and the others maintained a certain reserve on their faces.

"That being said, you should also take care of your health and avoid overworking yourselves."

Some things are better left to the subordinates. After all, only when the foundation is solid will you have the energy to study higher-level matters, don't you think?"

Seeing everyone looking so devoted, Liu Hong couldn't help but start lecturing again.

They completely forgot how hard they had worked day and night back then.

"Your Majesty's teachings will be obeyed!"

Zhang Zhen, Gongshu Lian, and the others, moved by the emperor's sincere concern, respectfully agreed.

"That's good!!"

Liu Hong smiled and then asked, "By the way... the roads leading from Luoyang to the factories in the north of the city and the various colleges in the west have already begun trial repairs, right?"

"Your Majesty, the Royal Trading Company has recruited 30,000 people and has begun leveling and laying the foundation. It is believed that the project will be completed in less than two months!"

We have also dispatched personnel to Chang'an and Hejian to survey the terrain and begin designing a laying plan!

Yuan Feng then gave Liu Hong a detailed report on the road construction.

"Okay, okay!!"

Seeing everyone's quick and efficient actions, Liu Hong couldn't help but say "good" three times, clearly extremely satisfied.

Then Liu Hong looked at Yuan Feng with bright eyes and said, "Minister Yuan, I have decided to name the road from Luoyang to Chang'an 'Zhouyang Road' in recognition of your achievement in developing concrete. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your divine grace!!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng's expression changed, and he immediately stood up and bowed to Liu Hong, his excitement barely concealed in his face and words.

Since Yuan Feng invented concrete, he has become famous far and wide. Everyone knows that as long as concrete exists, Yuan Feng's name will be remembered.

Therefore, whether it was the officials in the court or the families that were on good terms with the Yuan family, they all admired and envied him, and the Yuan family's prestige and status soared.

Even Yuan Shu, who had been constantly targeted by the Xiahou brothers, now walks down the street with much more confidence.

He would tell everyone he met: "My father is His Majesty's cousin: the father of concrete."

Those who heard this were all extremely respectful.

Many members of the Yuan family have already begun discussing the matter of rewriting the family genealogy for the Yuan Feng lineage.

Now, the emperor is naming a road again, which is the first time in the entire Han Dynasty.

This would undoubtedly elevate his reputation and status, which naturally delighted Yuan Feng.

As for whether there would be a situation where things would go wrong after reaching their peak, Yuan Feng was not worried at all.

Only after entering the field of engineering did he realize how vast the world of engineering truly is, and that everything he was experiencing today was just the beginning.

Zhang Zhen, Gongshu Lian, and the others looked at Yuan Feng with envy, but in their hearts, they felt more joy and hope.

They believe that as long as they work hard, they will have such a day someday.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Liu Hong smiled and nodded, then picked up the papers on the table.

"I have summoned you all here today primarily for the study of divination and numerology. Please take a look at these!"

As they spoke, Liu Hong handed the papers to Yuan Feng and the others.

"This is....?"

Looking at the symbols and formulas on the paper, everyone was somewhat taken aback.

Yuan Feng and others spent their days dealing with engineering and science, so they were naturally quite proficient in divination and numerology.

However, looking at the novel formulas and symbols on the paper, everyone was still a little confused for a moment.

"These are the thoughts I had while reading the 'Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art' yesterday! I will now allow you all to explain them to me!"

Seeing everyone's puzzled expressions, Liu Hong smiled and unhesitatingly took the credit for himself.

After all, even the emperor needs some prestige. Furthermore, the creation of these new symbols and formulas by the emperor himself would attract more people to learn and accept them.

Then Liu Hong took the sketches and explained in detail to everyone the meaning of the symbols and the simplified application of the formulas.

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing! This formula is clear, straightforward, rigorous, and reasonable. Your Majesty's formula is truly incredible!"

After listening to the emperor's explanation, Zhang Zhen looked at the formula for calculating the volume of objects drawn on the paper, and secretly calculated it in his mind. He found that it was exactly correct, and couldn't help but admire it.

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