Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Such trivial things have a direct impact on people's lives.

I must always keep in mind the expectations of the people and put the people first in order to truly benefit the country.

Half a month later, with the gradual completion of the second phase of road reconstruction, Fengyang City's old streets have basically been replaced with spacious and flat cement roads, which greatly facilitates people's travel.

On this day, Chu Ze took Zhao Si to the newly renovated Western District to inspect the situation here.

I saw that the main street of the West Market was wide and clean, with pedestrians, cars and horses coming and going, and it was very lively.

, the variety of products is dazzling.

Chu Ze walked into a shop, and the shopkeeper said excitedly: "Oh, the prince is here in person. It's really a long way to welcome him! Please come in, please come in!"

"How is your business?" Chu Ze asked with a smile.

"Very good!" The shop owner nodded repeatedly: "After the completion of the new road, the number of out-of-town vendors has more than doubled, and our business is booming day by day!"

"Haha, it seems that this new road has directly boosted your business." Chu Ze said with a smile.

"That's right!" the shop owner said happily: "If the prince hadn't transformed our old alley into a cement avenue, we don't know how long it would have been before our small shop could usher in the grand occasion it is today!"

"You are right, this new road has given the West City a completely new look." Chu Ze said with satisfaction.

The shop owner thought to himself: The prince not only started to expand the road, but also came to visit us ordinary people in person.

He really thinks about the people. Such a good and people-oriented official is very rare!
At this time, a group of vendors also gathered on the street, talking about it.

"Oh, this new road is so wide. My car can be pushed straight. It's so convenient!" said an aunt who sells vegetables.

"That's right, it's not like the narrow and pitted dirt road before, where my basket kept falling off!" a vendor agreed.

"Haha, I think our life is going to get better!" A craftsman who made handicrafts said with a smile: "With the road now open, there will definitely be more customers!"

"Yes, with this cement road, my business will definitely be more prosperous!" Another vendor also laughed.
After the road reconstruction in Fengyang City was completed, the public saw the many advantages of cement in construction and road construction, such as beautiful appearance, smoothness and hardness, etc., and they were deeply inspired.

As a result, many ordinary people or aristocratic families who needed to build houses asked the government if they could buy cement to build houses.

On this day, Zhao Si said to Chu Ze: "Your Majesty, there are many people outside asking if they can buy cement to build houses. It seems that there is a strong demand for this new building material among the people. Maybe we can consider wholesale cement to them, so It can also generate revenue for the state treasury.”

Chu Ze nodded and said: "Your proposal is very good. It can not only meet the needs of the people, but also alleviate the current financial constraints. We will approve the sale to the private sector and the aristocracy, but we must control the selling price and not over-price it."

"Exactly! I will go and implement the arrangements now." Zhao Si said respectfully.

As a result, the Prince of Chuze quickly approved the private sales of cement. People in Fengyang rushed to buy it and use it to repair or build houses.

A common man said to his neighbor: "I plan to renovate my house. What do you think about buying this cement? I see that the newly built houses on the street are very strong and beautiful."

The neighbor nodded and said: "You go ahead and buy it. I also bought a few packs a few days ago. The quality is very good and the effect is great when used to paint the walls! Our old house can finally have a new look!"

At this time, a friend also came over and said: "I heard that Prince Chu will control the price of cement so that it will not rise. This opportunity is once in a lifetime, let's buy some as soon as possible and use it back!"

The three of them went to buy cement while talking and laughing.

Other people also used it to repair their houses, and for a while Fengyang City was filled with the sound of joyful house building.

At the same time, some wealthy families also seized the opportunity to purchase cement to build their mansions.

A nobleman from a noble family said to his family: "Prince Chu personally advocated the use of cement, and its benefits are evident. Let's take this opportunity to renovate the old house and use cement both inside and outside to ensure that it looks extraordinary!"

"Exactly!" The son agreed: "With this new building material, we can build the most luxurious house to show our status!"

"Haha, by then we will definitely be the highest-standard house in the city, and it will impress people!" the master said with a smile.

In this way, after the popularization of cement, both ordinary people and aristocratic families have made full use of this new high-quality building material and used it to improve living conditions, making Fengyang City filled with newness and hope.

At the same time, the sales of cement also brought considerable income to the Chuze Palace. This extra income eased the financial tension caused by the recent road reconstruction.

Zhao Sihui reported: "Your Majesty, cement sales are going smoothly, and a considerable amount of money has entered the national treasury. This can be used to supplement military supplies and develop other businesses!"

"Very good, you did a good job!" Chu Ze said with a smile: "Cement can not only benefit the people, but also contribute to the national finance. It is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone."

Zhao Si said respectfully: "It's all thanks to Your Majesty that you advocated the use of cement, so the people accepted and bought it! It's all thanks to Your Majesty's foresight!"

Chu Ze waved his hand and said: "You are flattering me. I just made the people aware of the benefits of cement."

When the emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, who was far away in the capital, learned about the use of cement in Fengyang City to renovate roads and the private use of cement to build houses, he greatly appreciated it. He frequently praised Chu Ze for his foresight and even specially summoned the Minister of Industry and Industry to discuss promotion in the capital. Matters concerning the use of cement.

After the day's meeting, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said to the Minister of Industry: "Good question, do you know that Fengyang Chuze has recently vigorously promoted a new building material called cement? I saw that he used cement to rebuild the roads in the city, and the effect was extremely good. Well, have you heard that people are also building houses with cement?

Minister Wen of the Ministry of Industry quickly and respectfully replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for telling me. I have indeed heard about it. It is said that Chu Ze vigorously promoted the use of cement in Fengyang and it was well received by the people. This shows that this cement must be outstanding. I am planning to I suggest to Your Majesty that the use of cement should be promoted in the capital so that the people can benefit from it. I am stupid and failed to inform the Holy Spirit in time. I hope you can learn from it."

"Haha, you and I have the same ideas!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "I also think that this cement is practical, high quality and cheap. It can be used for palace construction and can be sold to the public to increase the national treasury. Why don't we follow suit? Fengyang Chuze vigorously develops the cement industry in the capital to benefit the country! "

Minister Wen of the Ministry of Industry quickly kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty is wise! I immediately started to arrange for a site to be built around the capital to build a cement factory, and sent my trusted craftsmen to visit Fengyang to learn the formula and production methods of cement from Chu Ze. (End of this chapter)