Of course, Gu Qingcheng, who had just come out of the previous world, still retained the "instincts" of a science student.
Her common sense told her that it was unrealistic to get real cement in ancient times.
The raw materials can be found and the process is not complicated, but just one thing can negate everything - high temperature!
Cement needs to be calcined at high temperatures.
There were also high-temperature furnaces in ancient times that could achieve small-scale calcination, but it was impossible to produce large quantities of finished products.
"...Well, actually, it's the same principle as glass."
Gu Qingcheng once thought so.
In ancient times, it was possible to produce large pieces of smooth and flat glass.
However, mass production is not possible.
This requires a complete industrialization foundation!
The same is true for cement.
"What a shame! If we could calcine cement, we could make it into roads, repair dams, build cross-sea bridges, and more!"
Apart from anything else, just paving roads and repairing dams can affect the dynasty's national economy and people's livelihood.
Gu Qingcheng possesses too much "common sense" that is beyond this era, but is constrained by reality and cannot realize it.
"It doesn't matter! I still have decades to live."
Take your time with everything!
Gu Qingcheng firmly believes that he can find a smooth path and change the whole world!
…
"Here it comes! Sanniang! The treasure ship is coming!"
That day, Gu Qingcheng was handling official business at his temporary residence in a small fishing village.
Chen Duan was still "training troops" along the river. With tens of thousands of troops, the amount of food and grass needed was absolutely huge.
As the wife of King Liang recognized by Chen Duan and his subordinates, Gu Qingcheng naturally has to do her utmost to support him.
Gu Qingcheng would collect food and fodder from various farms every month and transport it to the "front line" by sea.
Sea transportation is the sea transportation line opened up by Gu Qingcheng. Although it is convenient, the cost is indeed not small.
Moreover, there are great risks and seasonality.
For example, in summer, the hurricane season, the sea is even more dangerous.
Even if there is no hurricane, but just an ordinary storm, it is enough to cause bumpy rides on ships at sea.
The safest and most economical way is still land transportation.
But the Five Ridges are like a huge natural barrier, stretching between Lingnan and the Central Plains.
If it is possible to directly dig through and turn the curved distance into a straight distance, the distance between Lingnan and the Central Plains can be shortened!
And this is another huge project.
Money! People!
Not only is it necessary, the more the better.
Gu Qingcheng’s business was too big. Even though many members of the Gu family helped, it was still not enough!
It is impossible for one person to achieve great things.
Gu Qingcheng has already found herself a great general who can charge into battle, but she still needs more "assistants".
Mu Xiu!
On the ship, about to arrive in Guangcheng!
Whenever Gu Qingcheng dealt with trivial official duties, she would always think of this capable minister who had shone brightly in the court of her previous life.
Her anticipation for the treasure ship grew more intense.
Of course, Gu Qingcheng still wanted to see her parents, brother and sister-in-law, and even her nephews—
Gu Yi and others: ...Haha, do you think we believe it or not?
Finally, several members of the Gu family who were squatting on the beach and paying close attention to the movements on the sea finally saw a huge shadow slowly approaching from the other side of the sea.
They were so excited that only one person was filmed running quickly to the small fishing village to report the news, while the others continued to stay at the beach.
"The treasure ship is coming?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingcheng put down the silk book in her hand and stood up quickly.
She walked quickly to the door and put on her clogs in the corridor with the help of a maid.
Tap, tap, tap, the wooden clogs made a slight sound as they stepped on the bluestone floor.
The red skirt gently slid across the ground, creating slight ripples.
The accessories around her waist were delicate and gorgeous, swaying slightly with the hem of her skirt without making any sound.
This is the behavior of a noble lady from an aristocratic family. Although she moves in a hurry, she still manages to keep her hairpins and rings still and her accessories quiet.
Gu Qingcheng rushed to the beach and saw a huge shadow approaching from afar.
"My dear, is that Ah Qing?"
"It's been nine years. We haven't seen each other for so long. I don't even know what Aqing looks like now!"
On the deck, Gu Yi and the Xiao couple stood by the railing. They looked at the shore and saw a slender red figure.
Aqing!
That must be their daughter Aqing!
"Father said that Aqing seems to be more adapted to the climate and soil of Lingnan--" His appearance has completely grown up.
Gu Yi couldn't even utter the second half of the sentence.
Because based on his intelligence and knowledge, he simply doesn't believe in nonsense like "good feng shui, will grow taller".
But it was his own father who said these words.
This is——
"Father, Mother, it's Aqing! She's waving at us!"
Gu Yi's eldest son, second son and others were standing on the deck. When they saw the little figure on the shore, they couldn't help but feel excited.
As for the people in Gu Ji's family, except for Xie, everyone else was also very happy.
Mu Xiu hid in the crowd and observed carefully.
Then, as the treasure ship approached the shore, he saw a stunningly beautiful woman...
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