Chapter 323 Prince Yu’s New Choice
Zhu Zaijing’s visit to Xishan was not just a whim. He came to Xishan for the follow-up matters of the capital’s expansion project.
After more than a year of construction, the underground drainage and underground reserved pipeline projects in the outer city of Jingshi have also reached the final stage, and ground construction will begin soon.
So in order to ensure the quality and advancement speed of the ground project, Zhu Zaijing came to Xishan in the name of an outing and planned to go to Xishan Lime Factory to see the results of Teng Xiang's work.
In more than a year, Zhu Zaijing has not made any overly demanding task guarantees to Teng Xiang. At the same time, in order to allow him to maximize his work in Xishan, Zhu Zaijing Jing also specially found Huang Jin and asked him to serve as the guarding eunuch of Xishan, in charge of the management of various factories in Xishan.
It can be said that Teng Xiang's current power in Xishan is comparable to that of the Tu Emperor.
Of course, power and responsibility have gone hand in hand since ancient times.
Only wanting power without taking responsibility is destined to be short-lived.
So, Teng Xiang also knew very well that even if Zhu Zaijing did not have any harsh requirements for him, he could not relax his vigilance.
Because he has been with Zhu Zaijing for several years, Teng Xiang has also seen Zhu Zaijing's generosity and ruthlessness.
For slaves who can get things done, Zhu Zaijing's generosity is also enviable.
But for those who betrayed Zhu Zaijing's trust and thought they could sit back and relax with credit, Zhu Zaijing would ruthlessly beat them to the end and hold them accountable for their dereliction of duty.
It can be said that under Zhu Zaijing's clear-cut governance of rewards and punishments, whether it is Xishan or Shunyi.
Although the stalls on both sides are getting bigger and bigger, they have not yet fallen into the "big business disease" of bloated and inactive businesses.
The fundamental reason, apart from the short time, is that Zhu Zaijing's punishment was too cruel.
After all, this was a feudal era with few human rights. In addition to punishing them, Zhu Zaijing also controlled their honor, disgrace, wealth, and lives.
So, under such high pressure, they can’t do it even if they don’t work hard.
Because now there are many people who are eager to take over like wolves, eager to take their place immediately, watching them closely from the side.
Therefore, in order to ensure their status and power, they can only follow Zhu Zaijing's orders and instructions, work hard to develop and innovate, and complete the tasks "casually" set by Zhu Zaijing to demonstrate their Competence and loyalty.
This time, Zhu Zaijing came to Xishan to test Teng Xiang’s work results.
Since Teng Xiang took over the Xishan lime field, Zhu Zaijing has also given everything he asked for. Not only did he assign the Xishan coal field to Teng Xiang, but he also sent many Shunyi craftsmen to help Teng Xiang complete the industrial upgrade.
The production efficiency of the lime field has been greatly improved. Now not only the investment in steam transmission equipment, but also the livestock power such as mules and horses, Zhu Zaijing also allocated a lot to Teng Xiang.
The purpose is for Teng Xiang to produce more lime and other building materials to supply to the construction of the outer city of the capital.
After arriving at the Xishan lime field, Teng Xiang and the management of the field immediately greeted him.
Zhu Zaijing looked at the dusty Teng Xiang and said with emotion: "Teng Xiang has worked hard. He has been here for more than a year and he has lost a lot of weight."
Teng Xiang was extremely moved when he heard Zhu Zaijing's emotion, and quickly replied: "I don't have to work hard and can do things for the prince. That is my blessing."
Zhu Zaijing said: "I have you. With such a loyal servant here, I am very relieved. When I go back, I will recommend it to Your Majesty and give you the honor and reward you deserve. Now I will take you with me to see how hard you have worked this year. "
Listening to Zhu Zaijing's words, Teng Xiang was deeply moved. In addition to pursuing their so-called dreams, the biggest pursuit of slaves is to gain the sincere recognition and recognition of their masters. A gift of honor beyond ordinary people.
Now Li Fang in Shunyi Industrial Park has also been given the honor of eunuch Bingbi by Emperor Jiajing's decree. Chen Hong has also been promoted to the eunuch of rites for a long time. I heard that they have started to contact them recently. There is a great possibility of further progress in Dongchang affairs. Now only Teng Xiang is left standing still. How could this not make Teng Xiang anxious?
So, after hearing Zhu Zaijing's words, Teng Xiang couldn't help but wonder whether his future would soon go a step further.
Teng Xiang guided Zhu Zaijing into a test area inside the lime field.
Teng Xiang introduced: "Your Majesty, ever since you let me take charge of the Xishan Lime Farm, I have deeply felt the great responsibility and have not dared to slack off for a moment. And under your instructions and encouragement, Your Majesty, I will not Despite the pioneering and innovative spirit of Shunyi Industrial Park, a new type of building material was finally tested in the Xishan lime field. ”
“This material is stronger than the original lime, especially when combined with stones. After being combined with the iron bar, it is so strong that even the magic medicine in the Divine Medicine Palace needs to be dosed several times before it can explode!"
Zhu Zaijing listened to Teng Xiang's introduction, he said! Naturally, he knew what this new material Teng Xiang was talking about.
Although Zhu Zaijing doesn't know how to make this thing, and he doesn't know what the formula is, the only thing Zhu Zaijing has on hand now is a variety of experimental talents.
As long as Zhu Zaijing puts forward conjectures and suggestions, these people can use exhaustive methods to test and explore bit by bit, and there will always be someone who tests and explores the correct formula.
So, after a year of hard work and experiments, Zhu Zaijing was not surprised at all that cement was born under Teng Xiang's hands.
After all, cement is not an overly high-tech achievement. As long as you are willing to spend time and cost, results will naturally come out.
Zhu Zaijing said: "This thing is very good. I wonder what you named it?"
Teng Xiang smiled shyly, "I haven't named him yet, so I'll wait for you, the prince, to name him."
Zhu Zaijing chuckled, these slaves are really good at flattering.
Zhu Zaijing said without being pretentious: "Okay, in that case, how about I give it a new name and call it cement?"
"Cement?"
Teng Xiang was stunned. He never expected that Zhu Zaijing would give such a confusing new name to this extremely strong new material.
But as a slave, naturally you cannot question your master.
Therefore, the name cement was naturally decided.
Then Zhu Zaijing asked Teng Xiang about the production situation and technical difficulty of cement, and Teng Xiang also gave the answers one by one.
After Zhu Zaijing listened, he also affirmed Teng Xiang’s work and instructed Teng Xiang to build two other projects in addition to the Xishan lime field. One is naturally a cement field, and the other is Gravel field used with cement.
After all, it is difficult to rely solely on natural stones to meet the needs of major projects. Therefore, Zhu Zaijing had to let Teng Xiang continue to use the steam engine and let him lead a group of workers to build a large steam crusher to provide new building materials for the expansion of the outer city of the capital.
Only in this way can the hardened road envisioned by Zhu Zaijing become a reality.
Otherwise, even in a place like the capital, which is the most beautiful in the world, except for the old city where most of the stone-hardened roads have been completed over hundreds of years, the rest of the place is still dusty. Dirt road.
If this kind of dirt road is to be completely replaced with a stone road, with today's productivity, without a construction period of 30 to 50 years, it is almost impossible to evolve the newly built pavement in the outer city of the capital from a dirt road to a stone road. of.
After all, the current production tools are just that. It will still take a long, long time to polish a slate. Zhu Zaijing cannot bear to expect such "slow work to produce fine work". .
Therefore, before the ability to refine asphalt, hardened cement roads were Zhu Zaijing’s first choice!
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