The days when I fished in Daming

Chapter 389: Loose again and again

Announcements could only be spread in small areas, and not very quickly.

But if you specially arrange for others to spread it, it will be faster.

The government's quick catchers alone spread the news throughout Nanjing in one afternoon.

Of course, the thing itself is a good thing, that's why it's so fast.

"Have you heard? The government has made a big move to purchase river sand in large quantities. A basket of sand is worth a penny. No more than twenty baskets a day. The whole family can have enough to eat. Do you want to do it?"

"I've known it for a long time. Of course I have to do it. River sand is worthless and no one wants it in the river. Wouldn't it be stupid not to do it? I plan to take all the boys and the mother-in-law from my family. The older ones can follow me. Pick up the sand, let his mother make sand for the smaller ones, try to get more sand tomorrow, and have a good meal at night."

"hey-hey."

A person passed by and heard the conversation, and immediately showed a puzzled expression.

"Is it so good? What's your nationality? Can you get on the road with this?"

The two looked at each other with disdain, as if they were country bumpkins.

"You're from out of town, right! As long as we have ID cards, our Yingtian Mansion can go wherever we want. There's nothing special about household registration. The Military and Horse Department and the government office generally won't meddle in this business."

The man looked shocked and couldn't believe it.

"How could it be? The emperor's feet are not only not strict but also so lax. Aren't you afraid of being blamed by the adults above?"

I looked carefully at the man passing by. Although his long gown was still clean, it was already very white.

At first glance, he looks like a rotten scholar who only knows how to study. He is poor and miserable.

Not interested, he said casually.

"Does the doctor know?"

"I know! Now I am the governor of Yingtian Mansion. What's wrong?"

What's wrong.

But the information is quite good, and he also knows the doctor.

I'm just interested in this, and don't talk about other things.

"The Medical Marquis is different from others. Look, it has only been a long time since he took office as governor. This year's taxes have been exempted. Do you dare to think about it in previous years?"

Seeing that he still looked confused, he seemed to understand but not understand.

I originally planned to brag about it, but I suddenly lost interest.

"Hey, forget it, I told you that you don't understand. Get an ID card when you have time. It says yes on it, but hundreds of books have become a specialty, me! It's just one advantage, and that's~ Hehe."

With a snap, the people on the side couldn't stand it anymore and slapped him on the back of the head.

"You're bragging again. If you have the ability, let everyone see what you're good at."

"Come on."

Come on!

If you are caught, there will be no explanation.

slip away.

"What did Zheng Xiong say? What did he do when the documents from Zhongshu Province were issued?"

"We summoned Tieniu from the First Construction Department and announced the gathering tomorrow. We also issued a notice to collect river sand from that area of ​​the city wall."

"River sand, what's the use of this? Are you using river sand to fill a sand wall? Haha! Pay more attention and report any unusual movements there in time."

"Yes, little one understands."

Want to say still off, but said the sky is cool in autumn.

"Master Hou, it's getting cold and the wind is strong here, go over there!"

Watching as he walked, he walked all the way to the place pointed by Tieniu.

A shed, like a makeshift one.

Once inside, the howling wind suddenly stopped.

Although the place is a bit small, shelter from wind and rain is not a big problem.

After finding a stool and sitting down, Zheng Xiong asked Tieniu.

"A lot of river sand was delivered today, so we can start work."

"Has the foundation of the city wall here been compacted?"

"Tamped down."

"Now that it's solid, let's get started!"

"Ah~"

Tieniu was confused. Just start. How to start?Fill it with sand?
"How should we do it? Please give me some advice from Mr. Hou."

"Here, the warehouse over there is filled with cement. Please arrange for someone to pick it up."

From a distance, it seems to be about ten miles away.

Nothing to say, let’s do it!

Tieniu arranged for some people to take the carriage and rushed there.

It took about half an hour to run back and forth.On the carriage coming back, many sacks were piled up.

"Master Marquis, the cement you requested has arrived."

"Well, take it to the city wall and unload it, and arrange for people to send the river sand there as well."

"Yes."

Not long after Tieniu left, Zheng Xiong followed him there.

At this time, workers affiliated with No. [-] Construction were unloading sacks of cement. When they fell on the ground, there was a bang and bursts of dust were splashed.

Not long after, the cement carts that had been pulled over were unloaded.

"Master Marquis, the river sand and cement are here, what should we do next?"

"One sack of cement and two sacks of sand, mix it, and then arrange for someone to get water."

"Yes."

Zheng Xiong watched them mix river sand and cement and stir it over and over again.

"Okay, hollow out the middle, wait for the water to come and pour it into the middle, and then stir."

"Master Marquis, the water is here."

"Okay, pour it in."

Water was added to the hollowed out area in the middle, and the workers quickly turned it over.

As it was stirred over and over again, the cement, sand and water gradually turned into a puddle of mud.

"Okay, that's it, throw the mud in and get started."

"Just like me."

Zheng Xiong gave a demonstration himself, picked up the shovel and started filling the foundation.

"See? That's it."

There was some silence at the scene.

how to say!

According to Zheng Xiong's method, it doesn't matter if the place is small.

But what was built here was the Nanjing City Wall.

The bottom is at least ten meters wide, and the foundation is also five meters deep, plus the length of the entire city wall is several kilometers.

Filling in this little thing gives people the feeling of a small horse pulling a big cart and overestimating one's own capabilities.

Then Zheng Xiong also fell silent.

Stuff is good stuff.

The planning was correct.

But according to this ratio, the cement saved during this period is obviously a drop in the bucket.

One to two is still too conservative.

"Mix cement and river sand in a ratio of one to three. You do it while I watch."

It's still the same, there seems to be more, and it still seems to be the same.

Still, a drop in the bucket.

After reading it, Zheng Xiong fell silent.

I originally thought that this cement was no better than later generations and had not been tested.

You can only adjust the proportion of cement for pouring, and strive to achieve the hardness of future generations.

It doesn't work now. If you do this, the consequences can be imagined.

All we can do is keep pouring water, and the cement will be gone.

Half of the project may not even be achieved.

It takes a lot of effort to fill the hole.

Yes, then don’t hide it.

Come whatever is convenient for you!

As for hardness, leave it to fate!

"Tieniu, let me tell you that starting today we will not only collect river sand, but also gravel."

"When the gravel arrives, mix it in a ratio of one to three to three, and then pour it into the foundation."

"For this several-kilometer-long city wall, you are only responsible for one thing, which is to stir the sand and stone slurry and send it inside. For other trivial matters, such as river sand, I will arrange for someone to purchase it separately."

"You just keep getting water to stir it."

"Strive to complete the project before the construction deadline."

"That way, I will have an explanation for both me and His Majesty."

"Yes, Lord Marquis, if you can't finish it by the time limit, I will definitely give you an explanation."

(End of this chapter)