After coming out of Xianyang Prison, Xu Yuwen did not go directly to the palace. He always felt that what Ran Fang said was a bit exaggerated.
If he told His Majesty directly, if the effect was not so good by then, how would he explain it to His Majesty?
Therefore, he returned to his house and planned to find someone to study it first.
These things were not difficult to find, and they were not forbidden items in the imperial court. He quickly found them all, and then asked the butler Xu Zhan and the workers to start studying them.
After several days of research, there has been no significant progress.
Seeing that the day of the expedition was approaching, Xu Yuwen became even more anxious, especially since there had been some progress during this period and this thing seemed to be really useful, he became even more anxious.
On this day, he was supervising the work at the house, squatting in the yard with the workers, studying what was wrong with this thing.
He saw people from the palace approaching. A eunuch walked up to him and said in a loud voice: "Master Xu, Your Majesty summons you to enter the palace immediately. No delay."
It stands to reason that he and his team will go on an expedition in a few days, so he doesn't need to enter the palace during these days.
Now His Majesty suddenly came to take him in person. Looking at the eunuch who was still very anxious, he couldn't help but wonder whether there was something wrong with his trip to Surabaya County.
Before he could say anything, Xu Zhan next to him took out a money bag from his sleeve, stepped forward and stuffed it into the eunuch's hand.
"Eunuch Gao, thank you for your hard work."
Gao Yi weighed it in his hands, and his originally serious expression immediately turned into a smile.
He put the money bag away, looked at Xu Yuwen and said, "It's a good thing for Mr. Xu to relax."
In this way, Xu Yuwen felt relieved a lot.
He looked at Gao Yi with a smile and nodded, "Thank you, Eunuch Gao. I'll go change into my official uniform first."
There was no trace of impatience on Gao Yi's face, and he even made a gesture of invitation.
"Master Xu, please."
After changing clothes and coming out, Xu Yuwencai and Gao Yi went into the palace to meet Ying Zheng.
When he arrived at Zhangtai Palace, he saw that Meng Yi was also there.
This Meng Yi is His Majesty's confidant. He has been studying some novel things in the Shaofu during this period. Even the paper was made by Meng Yi. The ministers in the court have not seen him for a long time.
Everyone is guessing what novelty he has done this time.
Unexpectedly, I actually saw him in His Majesty's palace this time.
Now was not the time for small talk, so he saluted Ying Zheng respectfully and said, "See your Majesty."
Ying Zheng's face was filled with joy, making it easy for people to guess that something good had happened.
However, Xu Yuwen noticed that there was something gray on Ying Zheng's desk, which looked inconsistent with the entire table.
He didn't look carefully, he lowered his head and waited for Ying Zheng's instructions.
Ying Zheng glanced at him and said softly: "No courtesy."
Then he pointed at Meng Yi and said, "Let's get started."
Xu Yuwen, who didn't know what was going on, saw an eunuch take out an iron basin with some gray powder in it, which looked familiar.
After the eunuch put the iron basin in place, Meng Yi immediately stepped forward, picked up the bucket next to him, and poured half a bucket of water into it.
It was also at this time that Xu Yuwen saw a bucket of water next to Meng Yi. The bucket was not full, and there was a wooden stick in the bucket with some things stuck on it.
He watched Meng Yi pour the water in and immediately started stirring it with a wooden stick.
At this point, he understood what Meng Yi was doing.
This is cement, the cement he has been making these past few days.
Apparently, this is what His Majesty asked him to do.
It was also at this moment that he realized that His Majesty knew what happened in the prison. Regardless of whether he came to report to His Majesty or not, His Majesty also knew this matter.
And he asked Meng Yi to do it faster than he could do it.
In his silence, Meng Yi had already mixed the cement.
"Your Majesty, that's all. What shape should we make this time?"
Ying Zheng didn't speak this time. He turned his gaze to Xu Yuwen, and the excitement in his eyes had calmed down.
He asked calmly: "Xu Qing, what do you want?"
Xu Yuwen, who was named, looked at the cement that was mixed into paste, with a faint expectation and deep shock in his eyes. His lips trembled and he could not say a word.
Although he didn't see it taking shape, he was surprised that it could achieve this step.
He looked away from the cement and said respectfully: "It's all up to Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng nodded and said casually, "Meng Yi, you can do whatever you want."
Hearing this, Meng Yi squatted there and spread the cement on the edge of the basin. It looked like he just spread the cement.
"Your Majesty, just wait for another half hour."
Xu Yuwen had only heard about the efficacy of cement from Ran Fang's mouth, but now he had actually seen it, watching the changes in the cement with his eyes motionless.
Especially now, it is obvious that His Majesty and Meng Yi believe this, and there is an inexplicable meaning in his heart.
It seems that he knew about this thing first. He originally wanted to use this thing to claim credit, but now he has become a bystander. He doesn't know whether he is expecting success or disappointment.
Just like that, the three people and three pairs of eyes were all staring at the cement basin.
Although this process was boring, everyone was a little excited and did not feel that the time passed by at all.
Ying Zheng was different from them. After watching for a while, he started doing his own thing on the stage.
In this way, half an hour passed leisurely.
Meng Yi and Xu Yuwen turned their heads at the same time, looked at Ying Zheng who was reviewing the memorial, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the time has come."
Hearing the sound, Ying Zheng put down what he was holding and nodded.
"Well, let's take a look."
Hearing this, Meng Yi signaled to Xu Yuwen, "Master Xu, give it a try."
Xu Yuwen squatted down in confusion and gently pressed his fingers on the cement in the basin. However, he did not press it and felt a cold and hard feeling.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He raised his head and glanced at Meng Yi. Then he pressed it with his whole palm and felt an unshakable feeling.
"This...this is cement?!"
Seeing how excited he was, Ying Zheng still had a bit of contempt in his eyes. Is his minister so helpless?
Thinking about it, he glanced at the gray ornaments on the table and picked them up with his hands.
"how?"
Only then did Xu Yuwen notice that the thing in Ying Zheng's hand was the same color as the cement in the basin. Then he realized that Meng Yi must have demonstrated it to His Majesty before he came.
His face showed excitement, and his hands trembled with excitement: "Your Majesty, this is a divine thing!"
As he spoke, he actually wanted to hit the cement with his hand again, as if he was not sure.
Seeing his intention, Meng Yi handed him the wooden stick in the bucket.
"Master Xu, give this a try."
You are not allowed to bring weapons into the palace. It is very strange to see wooden sticks in His Majesty's palace. Now you have to use wooden sticks to beat this. Xu Yuwen is a little hesitant.
Under Ying Zheng's encouraging eyes, he slowly took the wooden stick and hit it hard on the cement basin.
"boom!"
A muffled sound sounded in the hall.
The cement basin did not change at all, but the wooden stick had cracks.
At this time, everyone present was shocked.
It was just a plate of powder, but now it is as hard as a rock!
"What a blessing to my great Qin!"
Xu Yuwen and Meng Yi knelt on the ground in excitement. This was simply a miracle!
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
