Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 257 Cement? Ying Zheng was surprised.

"Sir, could you please be serious?"

Zi Nu said sullenly.

Then he pushed away Xu Lin's dishonest hand.

"From the perspective of gathering information, taverns are not necessarily inferior to places of pleasure."

Xu Lin nodded and changed the subject.

"If there is any new information, I will have Nongyu go to the Imperial Advisor..."

Zi Nu nodded.

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Xu Lin.

"Need not."

"I will come here often in the future."

"Nongyu is still young and should not know too many things."

Xu Lin said seriously.

"Don't you dislike drinking?"

"The tea here is not as good as the tea from the Imperial Preceptor's residence."

Zi Nu pursed her red lips and said.

"I came not for the tea, but for the beauty."

Xu Lin smiled.

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu rolled her eyes at Xu Lin.

Then she moved to the right, so that Xu Lin wouldn't get so close to her!

Then, Zi Nu shifted the topic to Qin's eastward expansion and unification of the world.

Who will Qin destroy next?

"The State of Zhao, or the State of Wei?"

Zi Nu blinked her beautiful eyes and asked.

Her long skirt spread out, covering her fair legs.

"Most likely it's the State of Zhao."

"King Zhao was a foolish and incompetent ruler who favored sycophants and distanced himself from virtuous

Xu Lin answered.

Zi Nu nodded slightly, picked up the teacup, and took a sip of the weak tea.

"But that's for next year."

"It won't have much of an impact on your new Purple Orchid Pavilion."

Xu Lin added.

After chatting for a while, he left Xin Zilanxuan.

Because it had been raining for the past few days, the roads were not easy to travel on.

Xu Lin frowned slightly upon seeing the muddy road.

After a moment's thought, he entered the storage space and began searching for the 'cement making method'.

He remembered that the system had recently rewarded him with a 'cement making method'.

……

After a cup of tea.

As he approached the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Xu Lin discovered the 'cement making method'.

So he focused his gaze on the contents of the book.

First, we need to find the three main raw materials for cement: limestone, clay, and iron ore.

Then the limestone and clay are ground together into raw material.

The raw materials are then calcined until partially or completely melted, which is called calcined material.

Finally, the clinker and iron powder or iron slag are ground together to obtain cement.

After skimming through the contents of the book, Xu Lin's eyebrows furrowed in delight.

Then he dismounted and handed over the task of finding limestone, iron ore, and clay to Yingge, Yanlingji, and others.

Although Yingge and the others were puzzled, they were still ordered to go and search for it.

……

Less than half a month later.

The autumn wind is bleak.

Through Xu Lin's persistent attempts, he finally succeeded in producing cement.

Cement is very suitable for road construction, so he turned all the roads in the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion into cement roads.

Considering that everyone has their own expertise, Xu Lin went to the Gongshu Mansion after turning all the roads in the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion into cement roads.

Before long, Xu Lin met Gongshu Chou.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xu Lin handed over the task of mass-producing cement to Gongshu Chou.

"Rest assured, Imperial Advisor!"

"I will certainly not fail in my mission!"

Gongshu Chou guaranteed.

Xu Lin nodded and returned to the Imperial Preceptor's residence with Yingge.

Knowing that it wouldn't be long before all the roads in Xianyang were paved with cement, Xu Lin chose to walk home.

"gentlemen."

“You previously said in Xinzheng that your subordinates were also very generous.”

"I am completely baffled and have no idea what it means."

Yingge blinked her bright, clear eyes and asked.

She's been thinking about this a lot lately.

"literal meaning."

Xu Lin smiled indifferently.

Yingge frowned slightly, still puzzled.

Seeing this, Xu Lin told Yingge to bring its ear closer. Yingge took half a step forward, turned sideways to Xu Lin, and brought its ear close to Xu Lin's mouth.

Xu Lin lowered his voice and told Ying Ge about the things related to 'wealthy and generous' and 'breasts'.

After hearing this, Yingge blushed instantly.

Then he looked down at her impressive breasts.

She usually dresses very conservatively, so this can only be considered 'wealthy', right?

Then, she remembered that before killing Ji Wuye, Xu Lin went to her house to find her. At that time, although she was wearing a coat, she was listening so intently that Xu Lin only saw her nightgown!
The nightgown was so thin that it almost spilled out.

Upon realizing this, Yingge blushed deeply, lowered her head, and coughed lightly twice.

No wonder Xu Lin said she was very generous!

"Just kidding."

Upon seeing this scene, Xu Lin spoke up loudly.

The parrot nodded, but did not reply.

She didn't want to talk about this with Xu Lin!
……

More than half a month later.

Gongshu Chou paved all the roads near his residence with cement.

Upon learning of this, Xu Lin personally went to Zhangtai Palace.

Soon, Xu Lin met Ying Zheng as he had wished.

After bowing respectfully, Xu Lin handed the cement-making method to Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao quickly stepped forward, took it with both hands, and presented it to Ying Zheng.

After skimming through the book, Ying Zheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately became interested.

"seeing is believing."

"If Your Majesty has the time, you may come with me to the Gongshu Mansion."

"The roads near Gongshu Mansion have all been paved with cement!"

Xu Lin suggested.

"it is good!"

Ying Zheng said loudly.

Then he went to Gongshu Mansion with Xu Lin.

Upon arriving at Gongshu Mansion, Ying Zheng first experienced the cement road from the carriage.

Then I got out of the car and started to feel the cement road with my feet.

"Kings."

"This cement road is not only smooth, but also waterproof."

Gongshu Chou explained.

After he finished speaking, he had someone bring several buckets of water and poured them onto the cement road.

The water quickly flowed to both sides, and the cement road remained as hard and smooth as before.

"As expected of the master's invention!"

Upon seeing this, Ying Zheng praised Xu Lindao.

Xu Lin smiled modestly and waved his hand.

"If all the roads in Xianyang, and even the entire Qin Dynasty, were replaced with cement roads, what would we have to fear from torrential rains in the future?"

Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, exuding a heroic spirit.

Zhao Gao and the others nodded in agreement, indicating that the king was wise.

Xu Lin then stepped forward to express a different opinion.

"Kings."

"Taking too big a step can easily lead to trouble."

"Therefore, I believe that we should first repair the main road in Xianyang."

Xu Lin said seriously.

Replacing all the dirt roads in Daqin with cement roads is certainly a good thing, but it is no small matter!
The world is not yet unified, how can we put all our energy into building roads?
"What you said is absolutely true."

Ying Zheng nodded.

Although Xu Lin's words were crude, the reasoning behind them was sound!
After speaking, he handed over the task of repairing the main road in Xianyang to Gongshu Chou.

"I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Gongshu Chou immediately accepted the order.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng's eyes lit up with satisfaction, and then he left with Xu Lin.

Xu Lin wanted to go home, but Ying Zheng wouldn't let him leave.

Because cement can be used for more than just road construction!

Listening to Xu Lin speak is like a gentle breeze, so rather than reading about 'cement production methods,' it's better to listen to Xu Lin.

"I've heard that a new tavern has recently opened in Xianyang, I think it's called Zilanxuan?"

"Many people say that you are the person behind the scenes, is that true?"

Ying Zheng asked casually.

"Forehead……"

"It's true."

Xu Lin admitted.

There's nothing to hide from Ying Zheng!

"I have heard that this Zilan Pavilion not only sells wine, but also tea."

"I have long wanted to go and see it, and today is the perfect opportunity for me to go with you, sir!"

Ying Zheng was very pleased.

Then he went to Xin Zilanxuan with Xu Lin.

"I have heard that the proprietress of Zilan Pavilion is about the same age as you, sir, and is not yet married."

"I wonder about you and her, sir?"

Ying Zheng joked.

(End of this chapter)