Chu Fan also breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that Changsun Pinting was safe.
Chu Fan thought about the chaotic scenes outside Kaifeng City and felt helpless. Even if he wanted to force Changsun Dechong, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future. Now his main task was to complete the disaster relief mission.
Chu Fan was fully aware of the urgency and responsibility of the moment. He stopped arguing with Chang Sun Dechong. After all, forcing Chang Sun Dechong wouldn't happen overnight. There was still a long road ahead, and there was plenty of time to take it slow. Chu Fan's only concern now was how to properly resettle the victims displaced by the natural and man-made disasters.
Chu Fan himself knew that if he left these innocent people to fend for themselves, they would definitely revolt out of despair.
But even if they rose up in despair and rebelled, potentially threatening his throne and allowing Chu Fan to complete the system's mission, Chu Fan's determination to save these victims never wavered. After all, farmers had always suffered the most in every dynasty, and he couldn't let simple people become murderous demons.
Another point is that throughout history, while there have been numerous peasant uprisings, those who truly overthrew imperial power were often those backed by powerful aristocratic families. On Blue Star, the succession of countless dynasties, both ancient and modern, was almost always closely tied to those unfathomable aristocratic families.
Chu Fan recalled the historical knowledge he had learned in the past and knew that to overthrow the imperial power of a country, he must rely on the strong financial support of the aristocratic families. These aristocratic families must lead their people and share a clear goal in order to truly achieve success.
This is also the reason why Chu Fan chose to take action against the powerful officials in the court.
After a brief moment of silence in the imperial study, Chu Fan turned to Changsun Dechong and said, "What I just wrote on the table is the disaster relief strategy I carefully compiled last night. Hidden within this mountain of paper is a magical item that can significantly improve the living conditions of the disaster victims. I have recorded all the necessary materials and steps in detail. Take it and study it carefully."
"As for your punishment, Changsun Dechong, we will discuss it after the disaster relief efforts are completed and all victims are properly resettled. I am deeply exhausted at this moment, so please withdraw."
After personally touring the disaster area and gaining a thorough understanding of the victims' situation, Chu Fan returned to the palace and headed straight for the imperial study, skipping even his favorite historical novels. After a night of deep thought, he penned down various strategies for resettling the victims. These strategies were the product of Chu Fan's ingenious fusion of Blue Star's modern wisdom and the current realities of the Wei Kingdom.
Seeing Chu Fan's bloodshot eyes and exhausted face, Chang Sun Dechong felt extremely guilty. He and his ministers were so incompetent that His Majesty had to go to such great lengths to help him treat the victims.
After leaving the imperial study, Chang Sun Dechong returned to his mansion with a pile of papers given by Chu Fan.
When Chang Sun Dechong saw the cement formula, he was utterly astonished. Chu Fan's description of cement had him thinking it was a divine artifact. Not only did it not require the same laborious mining process as stone, but it was even harder than ordinary stone. If cement could truly achieve such results, then its applications would be endless.
If there had been such a magical thing as cement in the past, the flood disaster in Hedong Kyushu would not have been so serious.
Thinking of this, Chang Sun Dechong felt a trace of regret in his heart. He thought: Why didn't His Majesty come up with a formula like cement before? It is possible that His Majesty didn't get such a magical item at that time. Another possibility is that he and other ministers in the court all obeyed His Majesty's orders in public but disobeyed them in private, which also made His Majesty afraid to take out the formula of such a magical item.
Chang Sun Dechong's eyes flickered with irrepressible excitement and curiosity as he gazed at the blueprints before him. He knew that if such a discovery could be confirmed and widely applied, it would completely change the face of Wei's construction. He immediately set about preparing to personally verify the wonders of this cement.
First, he arranged for his servants to purchase the ingredients for cement, following the recipe provided by Chu Fan. These seemingly ordinary ingredients, in Changsun Dechong's hands, became like priceless treasures, slowly blending them according to specific proportions and steps. He constantly adjusted the process, striving for flawless perfection in every detail, knowing that this was more than just an experiment; it held the key to a new era.
After Chang Sun Dechong's tireless efforts, the first cement block he crafted was finally created. Despite its humble appearance, it possessed incredible power. Chang Sun Dechong eagerly conducted various performance tests, and the results were astonishing—the strength, durability, and impermeability of this cement far surpassed those of traditional materials, even reaching unbelievable levels in some respects.
While Chang Sun Dechong was trying to make cement, he was also adjusting the disaster relief for the victims according to the method given by Chu Fan.
The first thing is to not allow anyone to get close to the water source and ensure that the water source is clean.
The second point was to organize the victims to build simple toilets and garbage dumps to prevent feces and garbage from polluting water sources and the living environment. This measure was initially resisted by some victims, who believed it was a waste of time and energy. However, with the patient explanation of Changsun Dechong and the moral guidance of the city guards, everyone gradually understood its importance and joined in the construction.
With the establishment of toilets and garbage collection points, sanitation in the disaster area has improved significantly. The once filthy water has become clear, and the foul odor in the air has gradually dissipated. The quality of life of the victims has improved, and more people are smiling.
All the sweet potatoes and corn would be cooked before being distributed to the victims. His Majesty's decree explicitly stated that the iron pots originally used to cook the sweet potatoes and corn had been replaced with ceramic water jars, commonly used by Kaifeng residents, to increase the cooking capacity and thus benefit more victims.
In addition, the guards of the city defense army will provide the victims with a bamboo kettle, so that they can fill it with hot water to cook corn or sweet potatoes and take it home for drinking, trying to ensure that the victims no longer drink untreated raw water directly.
Meanwhile, the cement blocks developed by Changsun Dechong successfully attracted the attention of court officials. He cordially invited Qin Hui and others to his residence so that they could witness the extraordinary power of cement with their own eyes.
When Qin Hui and others saw the cement, they were all amazed. They didn't expect that Chu Fan had such a magical formula that could turn decay into something special.
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