No matter what Liu Deng said, the emperor was still more interested in this cement. After all, this was the real military weapon.
Jinyang is windy in spring, and the construction site is full of cement and sand. When the wind blows, the air smells like cement, but Liu Deng has long been used to it.
After all, he has come to see this place often, and he was the one who made this thing. This kind of scene can still be seen occasionally in later generations. When he sees it now, Liu Deng actually feels an inexplicable sense of intimacy.
However, what he didn't expect was that the emperor was also very interested in this thing. Although he was wearing a silk robe, the emperor didn't care about it now.
Even the craftsmen's salutes were rejected by him, and he just kept urging them to hurry up.
The emperor personally supervised the work, which made the progress of the project much faster. In the sky full of smoke and dust, Wang Deyi stood behind the emperor with an embarrassed look, just like a human vacuum cleaner.
"Your Majesty, the wind and sand here are too strong, why don't you go over there and take a rest?"
The emperor's health is not good to begin with, and cement is actually irritating to the respiratory tract. Just watch the joke for a while, if something goes wrong here.
Liu Deng was really depressed. After all, the emperor was in Dai State now. If he got sick in Dai State, it would be Liu Deng's fault.
"No, no, no, I also want to see how many of these and what can they create in one hour with all their strength?"
"Concrete!"
Liu Deng hurriedly said.
"This name is very difficult to pronounce. Can't you give me a name that is easy to understand?"
Liu Heng muttered a few words with some dissatisfaction, but he still didn't say anything further. This made Liu Deng depressed for a while. He originally thought that the emperor was going to give him a name casually!
Unexpectedly, there was no follow-up to this talk. I originally planned to use Emperor Chrysostom to open up sales, but now it seems that this matter is hopeless.
With the emperor watching, the progress of these craftsmen was naturally much faster. In addition, Liu Deng specially prepared a simple mixer. All he had to do was pour cement, sand, and water in, and then drive the oxen and horses to turn the crankshaft.
It only took a few minutes for a jar full of concrete to be freshly baked. Within an hour, ten craftsmen actually completed pouring the nearly fifty-meter-long foundation.
You know, these foundations are more than two meters deep. This speed really shocked the emperor and he couldn't even imagine it.
"Boy, how much are you going to pay for this thing?"
The emperor was used to Liu Deng's logic and said half-jokingly.
"Back to Your Majesty, this is a job that I have prepared for the people of Jinyang. If Your Majesty likes it, how about giving it a penny?"
Liu Deng rolled his eyes and suddenly felt a little regretful. It seemed that the cement patent could not be kept, but now he had to keep his privileges even if he played the bitter card.
"You kid, you are conquering my army! If you have anything to say, say it directly, or I will give you a penny and leave!"
Liu Heng burst out laughing, maybe because he was older, and Liu Deng was really happy to meet such a naughty junior like Liu Deng.
Even if this boy is playing tricks on him, he doesn't bother to argue with him now. There are his descendants on his left and right. Besides, Liu Deng's petty behavior is actually for the people of Dai.
He himself has been the king of Dai Kingdom for more than ten years. Of course he knows the mountains and rivers here. The land of Dai Kingdom is barren and the people's livelihood is withered. This is not a matter of a day or two. If Liu Deng doesn't want to have some fancy ideas If so, I'm afraid that at this time, the people of Dai State still don't have enough to eat.
"It made the emperor laugh. This thing is indeed a weapon for the military. The emperor naturally took it so that the imperial court could expand its territory. I just wonder if the emperor can classify this thing as a weapon?"
Liu Deng blinked and said.
"Just tell me, what do you mean?"
The emperor was even more confused now. He really didn't understand why Liu Deng had to let the emperor list this thing as a weapon.
"Returning to Grandpa Huang, what my grandson means is that even if the imperial court takes away the formula, this thing will only be allowed to be sold privately by the people of Daiguo for a short period of time..."
When Liu Deng said this, he was very conscious and his voice was much lower.
The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched, you really dare to make demands.
Now he finally understood, and after talking for a long time, Liu Deng meant to take back the private exclusive rights of this thing.
After the imperial court classified this thing as a weapon, it could only be used in official projects, whether it was building a city or building roads.
If ordinary people want to use it, they can only buy it through Daiguo.
On the one hand, this solved a big problem for the emperor, and on the other hand, it also gave Liu Deng enough publicity for free.
It is conceivable that once the imperial court masters this thing, it will not be long before it will be put to use everywhere.
When the time comes, wealthy private households will naturally rush to follow suit, but if this happens, problems will arise...
As long as it was not purchased from Dai Guo, Liu Deng could directly send someone to report it. The charge of private use of weapons was no joke.
In the Han Dynasty, this would mean confiscating the family and exterminating the clan! In this case, Liu Deng's financial resources are really unstoppable.
"You brat!"
After hearing what Liu Deng said, the emperor finally understood. This guy who came here really stayed true to his profession. He didn't know how this guy's brain grew. He was a dignified prince who was always here all day long. Thinking about how to make money here.
Liu Heng hesitated for a long time, pointed with his fingers for a long time, but still didn't say anything. He just strode forward alone, and Wang Deyi hurriedly followed...
Liu Deng was dumbfounded now. Is this considered a success or not? This is not a small amount of money. If this thing is really done, the tax collection alone will cost at least hundreds of thousands of dollars this year!
Besides, this does not include the various ancillary businesses brought about by this industry. Just attracting a large number of business travelers to sell, this is already a huge profit!
"Grandpa Huang, are you agreeing? My grandson is a substitute for the people of the country. Thank you very much!"
Seeing the emperor walking faster and faster, Liu Deng hurriedly shouted behind him.
Liu Heng turned around angrily, pointed at Liu Deng's head with his finger, and pointed several times again, but he still didn't say anything. He just looked at the emperor's flushed face and slightly trembling body. Come on, Liu Deng was very angry...
