GBP Chapter 51 Cement Floor
Chapter 51 Cement Floor
Everything is proceeding smoothly, and the workshop has successfully produced its first batch of cement.
Lin Feng's former subordinates were all skilled workers. Despite their physical disabilities, they were disciplined. When Lin Feng asked them to sign contracts, none of them refused.
After all, there weren't many employers willing to hire them, especially with such generous wages. It was just a 20-year contract, and freedom was insignificant in the face of survival.
Jiang Xiaoqi once again won first place in the monthly exam, and every time Teacher Yan looked at Jiang Xiaoqi, there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
After all, with such talent and learning, he was destined for the top class sooner or later, so it's no wonder that Master Yan bestowed upon him the title of "Passing God of Wealth."
It's been over a month since the secret passage exploration. Once another batch of cement is made and some iron plates are prepared, we can move those things and seal the passage.
The first few batches of cement could be consumed by themselves, but if they wanted the cement workshop to continue operating, they still needed to think about sales channels. Jiang Xiaoqi looked at the city gate of Xinghe Prefecture, lost in thought.
It seems I'll have to pull some strings. Isn't it said that having connections in the government makes things easier? Why shouldn't I use my connections with the prefect?
The beauty pill business has been targeted, so we can't make any moves for now. But we can get into cement; it might even give Lord Jiang some credit.
If the imperial court could notice the wonderful uses of cement, or even attract the emperor's attention, then anyone who wanted to cause trouble would have to think twice.
Although the Liu family is a powerful force, a new emperor brings a new court, and one cannot put all their eggs in one basket. Moreover, relying on them is not a long-term solution.
Jiang Xiaoqi asked Wenbin to call over the Li family father and son. "Uncle Li, tomorrow you go to the workshop and get a few truckloads of cement. Find some craftsmen to pave the ground of the training ground in the backyard. You watch the whole process and make sure it's level."
"Understood, young master. Besides cement, should we still order sand and gravel from the dock?" Li Shan knew that cement needed to be mixed with sand and gravel to pave the ground. The young master had bought a batch before, but he didn't know where it was used. It was gone the day after it was delivered.
"Yes, let's go to the dock again. Let's buy more this time. It's okay if there are leftovers, since the wall needs to be repaired."
"Yes!"
After the Li family father and son left, Jiang Xiaoqi tried to call the system, but there was still no response. He was now worried that the system had run away with the points.
If the space is reclaimed, it's uncertain whether the original study space and the exquisite space will be preserved.
Jiang Xiaoqi had previously stockpiled some sand, gravel, cement, and other materials at the entrance of the secret passage, waiting for the system to wake up before figuring out how to fill the passage.
The system should have restarted successfully by now, but for some reason it's still not responding.
The next day, Li Shan brought the lime with the craftsmen and began laying it on the training ground according to Jiang Xiaoqi's requirements, ensuring it was level.
It takes time for cement to dry completely, especially over such a large area. Jiang Xiaoqi wasn't sure how long it would take, so he fenced off the training ground and occasionally splashed water on the ground to prevent it from cracking.
A few days later, the training ground in the backyard looked flat and sturdy. Jiang Xiaoqi asked everyone to go up and walk on it. At first, no one dared to step on it, but they were relieved after seeing their young master jumping around on it.
"My goodness, this is even smoother and more polished than the bluestone paving in the capital, without any seams! It's made of that dusty powder, it's truly amazing!"
Old Li's offhand mention of the bluestone pavement in the capital city caught Jiang Xiaoqi's attention. He had always thought he had found a treasure trove of servants, but little did he know that there was more to the story than met the eye.
Old Li seemed to realize he had misspoke and quickly added, "When I was young, I went to the capital with my father once. Oh my, it was so prosperous."
The other members of the Li family showed no unusual behavior; some stomped their feet, while others squatted down and touched the ground, all displaying surprise and curiosity.
Jiang Xiaoqi glanced thoughtfully at Old Li, who was pretending to recall something, but did not ask any further questions.
"The cement is completely dry, let's resume training tomorrow." Wenbin sounded a little dejected, while Li Mo was quite excited.
At this moment, Jiang Xiaoqi noticed that Li Shan seemed hesitant to speak. He asked, "Uncle Li, is there something you want to say?"
Li Shan hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up: "Young Master, there's still more than half of the cement and gravel left..."
"It's alright. Someone has already ordered this batch of cement from me. They also want to level the yard. You don't need to worry about it. Just cover the cement with tarpaulin."
Naturally, no one ordered cement; the workshop was still producing it continuously, and the cement in the yard was naturally intended for use in the secret passage.
Once the entrance to the secret passage is filled in, we can invite Lord Jiang to come and see this newly made cement floor.
In fact, the workshop had already paved the floor with cement, but since the workshop was located outside the city and in a secluded place, and the people coming and going every day were all Jiang Xiaoqi's own people, no one noticed.
Vehicles transporting raw materials do not enter the workshop; instead, they unload the goods in a dedicated warehouse.
The employee dormitories behind the workshop also have cement floors, which are dry and clean. After work, the workers spontaneously level the open space next to the dormitories in preparation for building resettlement houses.
They knew that this was prepared by their master for his brothers who couldn't work. They had fought side by side on the battlefield, and their friendship was naturally extraordinary. Now that they had the opportunity to help, they were all extremely willing to do so.
They didn't know that Jiang Xiaoqi had already planned out a way out for them before arranging all this, and even so, no one objected to building resettlement housing.
All I'm thinking about is that once the resettlement houses are completed, the brothers will be reunited. At that time, we'll all tighten our belts and make sure we can all have a hot soup with our brothers.
After Jiang Xiaoqi finished the last Marrow Cleansing Pill, he had given up hope on the system. If fate were to take back the finger at the right time, he would be powerless to resist.
We're temporarily suspending the sales of beauty pills. We still have eighty pills in stock, which should be enough to sustain us for a while if we resume sales later.
The only thing that can't wait is the things in the space. It's better to rely on ourselves than others. Let's clear out the space first and transport cement and sand in.
The eleven square meters of items were moved out of the space again and temporarily placed in the backyard storeroom. Then, the tarpaulin in the yard was uncovered, and bags of cement and gravel were taken into the space.
Then he placed the items at the entrance of the secret passage. Just as he finished doing all this, a long-lost voice suddenly rang out.