The importance of gunpowder to this world is self-evident, and for this reason, Chen Mu did not dare to tell the second person the proportions of the production method.
Long Xia has not been circulated yet, how could Japan know about it?
The next moment, Chen Mu suddenly thought of a person he had not seen for a long time.
Kawako!
This woman must have stolen the formula. Chen Mu had doubted his identity before, but the encounter was too coincidental. If there was even the slightest mistake, it would be impossible to meet him.
After a long silence, Chen Mu sighed: "Forget it, go to the court tomorrow and announce the method of making gunpowder."
This group of Japanese people will definitely plot against the Central Plains. For the current plan, we have to ask the Central Plains army to also equip themselves with firearms to balance the two aspects.
Early morning of the second day.
Chen Mu then sailed to the Dujiangyan area with more than 50,000 corvees.
Chen Mu didn't understand water conservancy engineering. He had only seen what it looked like when he was visiting Dujiangyan.
The Jingangti diversion, the inner river and the outer river, is the mouth of the treasure bottle that discharges sediment.
What we know is just a concept. If you want to complete the construction of Dujiangyan, you still have to consult professionals.
For this reason, Chen Mu called almost all the water conservancy talents in Yizhou.
After a full day of planning on the Minjiang River, the strategy for the excavation of Dujiangyan was finally finalized.
Fifty thousand people helped here, and the Minjiang River was soon divided by bags of stones.
At this rate, Dujiangyan will be completely excavated before the flood season.
For me now, the people and the land are the most important things. As soon as the Neijiang River is dug, the entire Sichuan-Sichuan Plain will be blessed forever.
"Brother Chen, this area is vast and flat, with the Minjiang River in the back. It is really an excellent place to build a capital."
In ancient times, capitals were built near rivers to facilitate transportation.
Chen Mu looked around and saw that there was at least ten miles of open space, which was enough to build a capital.
"Ten miles in radius? Brother Chen, are your plans for this city too big? Even Chang'an City is only five miles in radius."
Chen Mu looked expectantly at the uninhabited plain.
"I just want to build a prosperous capital city that will shock the whole world. I feel excited just thinking about it right now."
After a period of time, kilns rose up one after another along the Minjiang River.
There are currently 100,000 refugees who have been living in isolation in tents in the wilderness. Chen Mu naturally has to let them put down roots first and have a sense of belonging.
In addition to bricks, Chen Mu also hired many craftsmen from the private sector to make cement.
Clay, lime, and carbon residue are all necessary materials for making cement.
This morning, many craftsmen were already busy in the lime kiln.
"Dad, who said craftsmen have no future? Look at me, I can earn thirty cents a day."
But I saw an eighteen or nineteen-year-old craftsman girl sifting lime on the ground while yelling at her father.
The old man looked displeased and said: "What do you know, a girl who has just left the village? This is because the King of Shuchuan cares for our craftsmen. From ancient times to the present, he has been working for the court. It's not bad for us craftsmen not to bring our own food. What else do you think?
Receive money? You girl, just eat your shit if you want."
The craftsmen present also echoed: "Yes, these days, we craftsmen can only be regarded as human beings."
As soon as he said this, the little girl curled her lips, but at the next moment, a figure suddenly passed by him.
The clothes are not gorgeous, but the little girl has looked up at this face several times in the crowd.
King of Shuchuan!
I would like to ask, what woman would not be attracted by a man who has talent, money, power, and is so young and handsome?
Even this humble little girl was like this. She talked about it with ease before, but when she saw her, she was immediately confused.
What made him even more frightened was that the next moment, Chen Mu actually looked towards him.
The white lime with a hint of gray, Chen Mu gently rubbed it a few times, and there was no trace of impurities.
Chen Mu looked at the little girl: "You are so young, but you are very serious about your work."
The little girl lowered her head and turned red: "Yes... it should be."
With the most important lime, the next step is to mix it with clay and carbon residue.
Chen Mu still didn't know about this, so he had no choice but to explain the concept of cement to everyone.
Leaders are generally like this. A non-professional explains the concept, and a group of professionals implement it.
Throw the prepared cement into the kiln and calcine it. When the fire is almost done, take it out again.
"Go to the river and carry a basket of coarse sand back for me."
The craftsman quickly brought sand and poured it on the wooden board, mixed it with clinker and dug out the sand into a volcano shape. After adding a little water, he began to stir repeatedly.
When it's almost done, all that's left is to wait. The proportions are not exactly the same, but they must be mostly the same.
Chen Mu didn't know if it was right or not, everything would be revealed tomorrow.
When he came back the next day, Chen Mu picked up a hammer and hit it, causing the cement board to shatter instantly.
The craftsman came closer and asked, "My lord, do you think it's okay?"
Chen Mu let out a long sigh: "If it is really made, it shouldn't be so fragile. In this way, follow my method yesterday and you can adjust all the possible proportions. I will take a look at it tomorrow."
"As commanded."
Early the next morning, Chen Mu got up and ran towards the brothel.
Cement is very important. Once developed, cement roads will be built throughout Longxia in our lifetime.
At this time, many craftsmen were waiting outside the kiln, and there were more than a hundred cement boards placed on the ground, with mixing proportions engraved on them.
Chen Mu didn't say much, he raised the sledgehammer and smashed it against the concrete slabs.
After smashing them all, I finally got the formula with the best effect.
Everyone gathered around the indestructible piece of cement, whispering.
"It's really strong. If you use this thing to build a house, it will be absolutely reliable!"
"That's right. Materials are not scarce either."
The craftsmen were all praising this thing, and Chen Mu was very happy at the moment.
Transportation is always an important condition for the success of the economy. Chen Mu can already imagine what it will be like one day when cement roads are spread throughout all cities and counties in Yizhou.
But right now, even the state pastoral government doesn't have much money, so these goals are long and arduous.
In the following period, Chen Mu led 100,000 refugees and began to open up wasteland and build houses on the plains.
Smoke rose from more than a hundred brick kilns, and cartloads of bricks were being pulled out.
Looking at the dozens of bricks, Zhang Bowen frowned and said, "It's only 100,000 Baixin right now. With so many bricks, there's no need to burn them anymore, right?"
"Don't worry, someone will come back to buy it from us."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw someone running over from a distance: "Return to Mr. Zhou Mu! Your Royal Highness is here!"
Chen Mu smiled: "Look, isn't our big customer here?"