Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 134
In the morning of this day, all the ministers congratulated the emperor on the birth of his grandson, and congratulated the prince on the birth of his eldest son. Yang Jian also had a rare smile on his face, with a look of kindness.

The emperor was in a good mood, and the atmosphere in today's morning court was much more relaxed. The emperor smiled happily when listening to the reports from various places, and there seemed to be no troublesome government affairs today.

"Prince Jin, how is Daxing City?"

"Father, there is no problem with the construction progress of the imperial city. I would like to report to my father about the Suzaku Avenue."

"Suzaku Avenue?"

Yang Jian was a little confused, what could be done on one road?
"Father, Zhuque Avenue is the main street of Daxing City. The original plan was to pave it with stone slabs, but this has a drawback. Just like the roads in Chang'an City, the wind, sun, rainforest, and the number of cars and horses will It’s full of potholes, wears out quickly, and will be costly to repair later.”

Yang Jian understood that since Yang Guang mentioned this matter, there must be a solution, so he asked smoothly: "Then what are you going to do?"

"Father, I showed you cement last time. It is a new material used to build houses in Daxing City."

"You mean to use cement to pave the road?"

Yang Guang nodded: "Yes, father, I plan to pave a smooth cement road for Zhuque Avenue in Daxing City."

"Suzaku Avenue is so wide and long. If you use cement to pave it, it will require a huge amount of cement. Can the current cement manufacturing industry keep up?"

Yang Guang immediately shook his head: "I can't keep up, so I told my father that I want to expand the scale of the cement factory and produce cement in large quantities to meet the needs of Suzaku Avenue and the construction of residential buildings."

Yang Jian immediately raised his concerns: "But to expand cement production, once Daxing City is completed, we won't need such a large output. What should we do?"

"Father, I have thought about this problem. I think that if cement paving can be realized, and after expanding production and reducing the scale, perhaps not only Daxing City, but other cities can also use cement roads. By then, the roads in major cities in Sui Dynasty will be better."

Yang Jian began to think about this matter. If it could really work, it might be an improvement.

As for the roads of the Sui Dynasty, there were many yellow mud roads in the capital, let alone other cities. This does not mean that the imperial court did not have the money to build good roads. It could be done, but it was not necessary.

For Xungui, the main roads in Chang'an City are mainly used. These roads are just smooth. As for other roads, Huangni Road is not a big problem on sunny days, but it becomes troublesome on rainy days. It's just these troubles What does it have to do with the ordinary people who sit in carriages and walk on the road?
Yang Jian is still a man with dreams. He wants his empire to be more prosperous. The current prosperity of the Sui Empire is based on the foundation of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. If it wants to develop further, it is nothing more than the first population and the second industry.

The most important supporting facilities are the food that can feed these people and the soil that allows these industries to develop.

Repairing the roads in the city, or even the roads between cities, is definitely a matter of great benefit and no harm. When Yang Guang mentioned road building, he thought of official roads.

Qin Shihuang ordered the construction of the Qinzhi Road on the same track as Wen Chai. The road built that year was repaired by the Han Dynasty. After these years, it was still a very important transportation road in the Sui Dynasty, and was used by many commerce and military supplies.

Only when roads are open can prosperity be achieved.

Yang Jian asked: "To what extent do you think the price of cement can be reduced?"

"I'm not sure now, but with large-scale production, I'm asking craftsmen to constantly modify tools and improve manufacturing methods. It should be much lower than it is now."

At this time, some ministers stood up and objected: "Your Majesty, the Sui Dynasty is now fighting against the Turks and building Daxing City. We, the Sui Dynasty, have already invested too much in things, and it is not appropriate to consume national power for the time being."

Yang Jian ignored his words, motioned for him to go back, and then asked Yang Guang: "Prince Jin, why do you want to build roads?"

"Father, if you want to be rich, you must first build roads. If the roads are not accessible, everything will not be accessible. Only when the roads are open can everything be accessible."

One sentence: If you want to get rich, you must first build roads. It is simple, concise, and concise. To make the Sui Dynasty more prosperous, you must build roads well, and only when transportation is convenient can you prosper.

Infrastructure is a gene engraved in the bones of Chinese people.

The first time Yang Jian heard this sentence, he wanted to unify Yang Guang's ideas. However, faced with the uncertainty of cement costs, he did not agree hastily. He caught a glimpse of Yang Yong and asked, "Prince, what do you think?" how?"

Yang Yong walked out of the queue. Today, he was in high spirits and proud of the spring breeze. He said with great enthusiasm: "I haven't seen what cement looks like, but I agree with the construction of roads. What the King of Jin said is correct." , once the road is built, things will be clear."

Yang Guang was surprised. If he remembered correctly, this should be the first time Yang Yong agreed with his opinion after he traveled through time, and he said it with certainty and certainty.

What's going on with my eldest brother?Taking the wrong medicine?
Yang Yong's words are not finished yet: "My son has traveled back and forth between Luoyang and Chang'an many times, the two largest cities in the Sui Dynasty. The road between the cities is considered to be the best existing road in the Sui Dynasty, and there are government offices along the road all year round. Repair, under such circumstances, many sections of this road are still bumpy and uneven, and even carriages cannot go on them. Sons and ministers can ride horses, but if the mother wants to travel one day, carriages cannot go on, which blocks the road, so regardless of the cement No matter how you plant things, you should also build roads.”

Yang Jian nodded heavily and said to Yang Yong with a smile on his face: "The prince's suggestion is very good. There is frequent trade between Luoyang and Chang'an, and there are also frequent exchanges between the court and the court. If the transportation thoroughfare between the two cities is still small and cramped, The people of the Sui Dynasty must say that the court is lazy. In this case, Prince, you just gave birth to your eldest son yesterday, and you should not be assigned tasks at this time..." Yang Yong heard this and immediately said firmly: "Father, I am willing to share my father's worries."

"Okay, okay, okay, then Prince, please explore the road between Luoyang and Chang'an for me, and plan a wider road based on the old road. Regardless of whether cement can really pave the road, since we have said this, The road must be repaired.”

"My son, take the decree."

Yang Guang was extremely surprised. Why did Yang Yong and Yang Jian change today?Yang Yong, who usually had nothing to do with anything, was suddenly willing to come out and take charge of things, and he spoke nicely. Yang Jian was also so satisfied with Yang Yong today. The prince was diligent in government affairs just after giving birth, which made all the officials see it. They all nodded to express their thoughts.

Why has a son changed so much?

Yang Guang couldn't understand for a while.

"King Jin."

The emperor's call interrupted Yang Guang's distraction.

"My son is here."

"I have approved the cement paving of Zhuque Avenue in Daxing City. You can do it first, but the construction period cannot be delayed. Expand the production scale and be as cautious as possible. The expenditure will be drawn from the treasury."

Yang Jian divided the matter into two parts and gave it to Yang Guang and Yang Yong.

Yang Guang returned home and was puzzled by today's situation. Why did everyone suddenly seem to have changed their tempers? Yang Yong seemed to have changed into a different person. Was he taken away from him?

After telling Xiao Menglan about her doubts, Xiao Menglan replied: "His Royal Highness Xu has just become a father, so it is possible to work hard and become stronger."

Yang Guang couldn't help but nodded, let alone such a big thing as becoming a father, those bosses who can speak well can keep you working hard for several days even if they give you a meal of chicken soup.

Yang Guang put this aside in advance, because he was unable to interfere with Yang Yong's changes, and first called Li Yuan to discuss important matters.

When Li Yuan entered the house, Yang Guang told him about today's cement paving matter.

Li Yuan was very excited: "Your Highness, after experimenting with cement during this period, it is indeed very useful, but I have never thought about using it to pave roads. Your Highness is still awesome."

"The matter has been settled. Yu Wenkai and others are watching the progress of the Imperial City. If you tell us, let the workers compact the soil at the location of Suzaku Avenue. Remember to compact it first, and then start laying the cement pavement as quickly as possible. The production of cement is stepped up and expanded. Don’t worry about raw materials. My father ordered me to withdraw money from the treasury. The money is small. With this order, I can mobilize other regions to provide me with raw materials. I will ask people to do it. You can boldly expand production. "

Li Yuan can now be said to be obedient to Yang Guang's words, and he will do as Yang Guang tells him.

The two of them were almost chatting when Li Tongan ran over. She was still living in Prince Jin's Mansion. The Duke of Tang's Mansion didn't say anything, so Yang Guang would definitely be embarrassed to drive her away.

"Fourth brother, the princess gave me a bunch of bracelets. Look, they look good."

Li Yuan looked at his sister dotingly: "It looks good, it looks good."

Li Tongan and Xiao Menglan got along well. The childlike girl had a cheerful personality. Xiao Menglan often took her with her when chatting with ladies. In fact, according to Xiao Menglan's intention, she had no big objection to Li Tongan being brought into the palace. After all, could the prince of the Sui Dynasty only have her? Have a wife?Li Tongan, who has a good status and character, can be regarded as legitimate, and Li Yuan holds an important position under Yang Guang.

Xiao Menglan also walked in, and Li Yuan immediately stood up and saluted: "Wei Chen has met Princess Jin."

"Tang Guogong, there is no need to be more polite. My brother sent me some specialties from Xiliang a few days ago. Please take some with you when you leave. The old lady may like it."

"Thank you, princess."

When a few people were chatting happily, there was a noisy sound outside. Even from a distance, they could hear that it was their eldest sister, Yang Lihua, who had arrived.

As I got closer, I heard clearly what she was shouting: "Why can't I buy a house in Daxing City? I spent real money to buy a house, why can't I let it go? Amo, Amo, come out."

Hearing this voice, Yang Guang got a headache. The order to prevent Yang Lihua from buying a house was given by Yang Guang. If you don't stop this aunt, all her money will be used to buy a house. She is now a real estate speculator in the Sui Dynasty. The leader.

(End of this chapter)