"This...Mr. Zhang, where did you get this design? How come it is so strange? And this palace has a grand atmosphere. This should not be a single building, right? This is a Building complex?”
The two academics who were studying architecture in the Miscellaneous Academy were stunned when they received the drawings handed over by Zhang Yan. The buildings on the drawings made them feel more novel, and they had an obvious style system, rather than being casual for the sake of beauty. Just show the painting as you like.
"Yes, this is a systematic architectural style. I am also planning to use this style to form a community on the cliff mountain. Let's see if we can realize this idea?" Zhang Yan invited the two people opposite him to ask. Finalize the architectural style and foundation on Cliff Mountain.
A house, especially a palace-like building, is not as simple as clay sculpture. From the foundation to the beams and columns to the final capping, it is almost all knowledge. Even if Zhang Yan knew the five elements of earth magic, it would be okay to dig out a cubic meter of earth and stone, and it would be okay to build a basement and underground space, but it would be unrealistic to directly transform it into a palace. Although the monks have mysterious methods, they can't create things according to their thoughts, right? This kind of ability is probably only possible among gods and immortals.
Since there is no way to create something directly, let’s dismantle the building piece by piece. For example, how to lay the foundation? How to build walls, how to press beams and columns, etc. After taking these things apart and figuring them out, it was time for Zhang Yan to start building his own.
After all, Zhang Yan can only draw the appearance of ancient buildings, and he is a layman on how to build an identical one.
"Buildings of this style must be very impressive if they form a group! Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. Although this is the first time we have seen this drawing, the essence of the building is the same. We can only think more about the cornices and beams." , should be able to achieve the effect you drew."
When it comes to building houses, the two scholars from the Miscellaneous College are experts. They have handled many hall-like houses. It's just that because of his status as a general scholar, he can't make a name for himself outside. What surprised them was only the architectural style and style that Zhang Yan showed, but they had always been confident about how to build it.
Hearing this, Zhang Yan put a smile on his face and said, "That's good. Are you two gentlemen free? This trip may delay your time for several days."
"Haha, Mr. Zhang must have said that our recent classes have been completed. New students will not arrive until two months later. There is time at any time."
Zhang Yan thought for a while and said: "Then tomorrow, I will come to the academy to pick you up early tomorrow morning. Then you will have to work hard."
"I dare not. Mr. Zhang is too polite."
Zhang Yan felt relieved after finding a great architect.
Early the next morning, Zhang Yan took three disciples on the Skylark Shuttle and landed at the Academy of Miscellaneous Studies. He picked up the two academics whose cheeks were red with excitement because they were riding the Skylark Shuttle for the first time, and then flew all the way. Go to the cliff mountain in the northwest of Changhu County.
At this time, it had been another month and a half since Zhang Yan came here last time.
"Two gentlemen, we have arrived."
Although they didn't fly for long, the two academics still looked a little pale even though they tensed up. It is estimated that the rapid speed at high altitude made them a little uncomfortable for the first time.
"Build here first, a pavilion in front of the waterfall." The map Zhang Yan took out was the final result of the three disciples. Although there is no such thing as a scale, the general direction can still be seen clearly.
"Pavilion? Okay!" The two of them didn't mind either. In fact, they also want to try their skills on some small buildings first, and then move on to larger buildings. The two of them had discussed it last night and were completely confident in the architectural style proposed by Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan glanced at Wang Nian and Yang Rui. Said: "Tingpai, you two go up and try your hand."
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The two pedantic scholars were stunned for a moment after hearing this conversation. What's the meaning? Watching two little kids? Can they build something?
When the group of people reached the waterfall marked on the map, the scenery in front of them stunned Zhang Yan, who was also seeing it for the first time, and the two academics.
I saw a straight opening in the cliff, and a large stream of water rushed down. The drop was estimated to be thirty feet, and the momentum was astonishing. Below the waterfall is a stream, winding down the mountain. There are lush vegetation on both sides. If he hadn't heard the sound, it would have taken some effort to find this place.
After the two scholars came to their senses, they looked around and asked in surprise: "Mr. Zhang, didn't you arrange for the craftsmen to come over?!"
I thought that Zhang Yan had already prepared the manpower and could start work as soon as they arrived. But now the waterfall is magnificent, but where are the manpower? It's impossible for these people standing in the mountains and forests to want to build something, right? Not even a hammer or a shovel!
"Craftsman? No need. Just have Wang Nian and Yang Rui here. They will prepare and complete the construction according to the requirements of the two gentlemen."
"Ah? This...but..."
Zhang Yan knew very well that the explanation now was completely meaningless, and the other party would not understand it. So it’s better to explain while doing it. So he interrupted the other party's doubts, pointed to the huge stone about one foot in diameter protruding from the left half of the waterfall, and said, "Sir, we want to build the pavilion there!"
"Ah? Where was it built? This, this..." The two academics didn't know how to answer. It doesn't look like that place is impossible to build, but it is extremely difficult, and for the purpose of stability, materials cannot be taken from the stone wall. Instead, stones need to be taken from elsewhere and carried on the back. And when it comes to laying the foundation, it is even more troublesome. It requires not only ideas, but also the cooperation of highly skilled masons. But right now...let alone the mason, he doesn't even have a single tool. What the hell is this?
"Two gentlemen, one of my methods is unusual. For example, coming from the sky is one of them. So you two don't need to compare the current situation with common sense. Inviting you two to come over will naturally rely on your knowledge. I'm not going to make a joke. Please tell me how to start building this pavilion on that protruding boulder."
The two miscellaneous scholars were brought back to their senses by Zhang Yan's words. I thought so, what about Zhang Yan's abilities could they guess based on the usual practice? It's impossible for people to make such a big show just to tease them. Just do their job well and honestly.
"Mr. Zhang, the body of the rock should still be within the cliff. We must first find out whether the inlaid part inside is firm enough to determine the next step."
Zhang Yan nodded when he heard this and looked at Yang Rui. The latter responded, and then climbed up the cliff of more than ten feet like an ape in a few ups and downs. Then he stood on the protruding stone platform and put his hand against the cliff wall to feel out. After a while, he got the result.
"Teacher, this stone is cone-shaped. Where I stand is its tip. The five to six feet behind it are all embedded in the mountain. It is very solid."
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
"The next step is to drill three ground stakes on the boulder, and then drill two more in the cliff. The five stakes are horns and can serve as a foundation..." The two academics continued to give instructions.
