Among the celebrities in the early Tang Dynasty, Cheng Yaojin is absolutely one of the best.
Unlike in vernacular novels, Cheng Yaojin was not a private salt dealer.
Instead, he was born into a family of officials in Dong'a.
So his background was not poor.
In the Tang Dynasty's war of unification, Cheng Yaojin made great military achievements.
Almost no important battle was missed.
He can be said to be a meritorious official of Longxing and a hero of Linge.
Later, Li Shimin betrothed his daughter, Princess Qinghe, to Cheng Yaojin's second son, Cheng Chuliang.
At this point, Cheng Yaojin became a royal relative again.
Of course, this is all later.
It can be seen that Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin had a very good relationship.
Walking around on weekdays is a very common thing.
When Zhuang Zhou arrived at Duke Lu's mansion on his motorcycle, Li Junxian was already there to greet him and took him directly to the hall.
At this time, Cheng Yaojin and Li Er had already sat down in the hall and drank tea.
"Brother Zhuang!"
When Cheng Yaojin saw Zhuang Zhou coming in, he immediately greeted him:
"You are finally here, we have been waiting for you!"
"Greetings to His Majesty, and to Duke Lu!"
Zhuang Zhou simply waved and said hello.
The two of them didn't seem to care at all.
Li Er greeted Zhuang Zhou warmly and motioned him to sit next to him.
Zhuang Zhou smiled and nodded, then walked over to sit next to Li Er.
Good job!
Not everyone can have this honor.
Zhuang Zhou didn't care, since he was not an official in the court anyway.
and.
The more he acted as if he didn't care, the more Li Er would let down his guard.
After sitting cross-legged, Zhuang Zhou asked directly:
"Your Majesty, I wonder what is the matter that I was summoned here today?"
Li Er smiled and said:
"Indeed, there is something wrong. Do you remember the cement kiln built years ago?"
"Ah! What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the cement?!"
Zhuang Zhou is still waiting for the mass production of cement to repair the official road between Chang'an and Mount Li!
Li Er nodded and said directly:
"There's nothing wrong with the cement, it's the cement kiln that's the problem!"
Then Li Er told the problem.
It turned out that there was a problem with the kiln for burning cement.
Bricks were already available in this era.
But most of these bricks are not fire-resistant.
It is not the so-called refractory brick.
If used to build cement kilns, problems will occur in the kiln after firing for a long time.
So, in the final analysis, refractory bricks must be developed.
"This problem can be solved, but the prerequisite is to have refractory bricks."
After Zhuang Zhou gave his explanation, Li Er became interested.
Immediately asked:
"Zhuang Zhou, do you know how to make fire bricks?"
"Well...how should I put it..."
"But you can say it!"
"All right!"
Zhuang Zhou no longer hesitated and said directly:
"I can provide ideas for firing, but the specific experiments may have to be done by the craftsmen."
Li Er said without comment:
"Of course, I'll have the Chief of Construction start firing it..."
Speaking of this, Li Er couldn't wait any longer:
"How about we go now?"
"Sure! I'm fine."
Zhuang Zhou thought, he could go back to modern times to pick up Morgana later anyway.
Now it seems like there is enough time.
But Cheng Yaojin was a little anxious.
Today, His Majesty finally came to visit, and I asked Zhuang Zhou to get two bottles of Datang Chunlai.
I'm still thinking about having a nice drink!
"Your Majesty, we just arrived. Would you like to sit for a while?"
It's obvious that he wants to drink!
Li Er glared at him and said unhappily:
"Old Cheng, all you do is drink. Don't you care about national affairs?"
Cheng Yaojin scratched his head and smiled awkwardly:
"Your Majesty, aren't you talking to Brother Zhuang?
I'm just a rough guy, how could I understand these things?
Since Brother Zhuang said it can be done, then it must be possible!"
Li Er shook his head helplessly:
"Alright! Then I'll leave the firing of refractory bricks to you, a rough fellow."
Cheng Yaojin's face immediately darkened. He was still good at leading troops in battle.
Isn't it ridiculous to ask him to manage the craftsmen making bricks?
"Your Majesty, why don't you find someone else?"
“No!”
Li Er did not allow him to say more, and stood up and instructed:
"Come with me now.
In addition, when cement is produced in large quantities, I will also put you in charge of the official road from Chang'an to Mount Li.
I give you six months to mobilize all your capable soldiers and generals to build the road. If you don't do it for me, I will hold you responsible."
"ah?"
Cheng Yaojin was really speechless!
He is a great founding general, when will he lead the troops to build roads?
Zhuang Zhou was secretly delighted, as he certainly understood Li Er's thoughts.
Cheng Yaojin had great influence in the court, so with his participation, the road construction would naturally go much more smoothly.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhuang Zhou took the opportunity to pay a compliment.
Li Er laughed heartily, not paying any attention to Zhuang Zhou's compliment, and took the lead to walk out of the mansion.
Cheng Yaojin had no choice but to follow.
The three of them soon arrived at the Ministry of Works' Office.
At this time, the Chief Supervisor of the Imperial Household Liu Rengui had already received the notification and was waiting!
As soon as he saw Li Er, Liu Rengui immediately came forward and said:
“Greetings, Your Majesty!
Meet Duke Lu!
Greetings to the Lord Zhuangxian!"
"Master Liu, there's no need to be so polite!"
Li Er motioned him to excuse himself and asked directly:
"Have you started preparing the refractory bricks I asked you to prepare?"
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