Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 422: Cracks in the city wall cause concern, efforts to repair them continue

Chapter 422: Cracks in the city wall cause concern, efforts to repair them continue

On the city wall of Yingtian Prefecture, the sunlight sprinkled dappled light, but it could not illuminate the solemn hearts of the people at this moment.

There was a shocking crack on the city wall, like a hideous wound, tearing apart the once extremely solid defensive barrier.

At this time, as soon as the people involved in the Yingtianfu city wall restoration project sat down, they began to discuss at once, and the atmosphere was solemn and noisy.

An old craftsman with gray hair and wrinkles on his face seemed to be engraved with the vicissitudes of life.

He frowned and said solemnly, “In my humble opinion, since this crack has appeared, it is no small matter.

The city wall is the barrier of Yingtian Prefecture. It concerns the lives and property of thousands of people and is closely related to the defense of the Ming Dynasty.

This is like a person who has a serious injury. If it is not cured, there will be endless troubles.

Therefore, that part of the wall had to be demolished and rebuilt. Although the project was huge, it would require countless manpower and material resources.

However, only in this way can we ensure that nothing goes wrong.”

Before the old craftsman finished speaking, another middle-aged craftsman hurriedly shook his head and refuted: “Old brother, your method is safe, but it won’t work in practice.

This demolition and reconstruction will consume a lot of time, manpower and material resources.

Not to mention the difficulties involved, what if something goes wrong during this period?

For example, if there is a stormy weather and the foundation of the city wall is unstable, what should we do?

We can’t lose the big picture for the small!

Your Highness, I think all we need to do is fill the cracks.

Although it may not be as thorough as demolition and reconstruction, it will at least save time and effort, and can solve this urgent problem.”

The middle-aged craftsman folded his arms across his chest and looked at everyone with certainty, as if he was very confident in his ideas.

But someone immediately raised doubts. A thin craftsman stood up and said anxiously, “Fill the cracks?
Do you know the importance of this city wall? It is not just an ordinary pile of bricks and stones.

If we simply fill it in, what if problems arise in the future?
This is like randomly hammering a nail into a crumbling beam. How long will it last?
This is no small matter. It concerns the safety of Yingtian Prefecture. We cannot act rashly. “

After saying this, the thin craftsman sat down heavily, with a worried look on his face.

Just as everyone was arguing, a young craftsman stood up.

He was dressed in a long blue cloth gown, looked quite handsome, and there was a cleverness in his eyes.

Just like the spring bamboo shoots that are just beginning to show their greenery, they are full of vitality.

The long-robed craftsman was well versed in various building materials. Although he felt a little nervous at this moment, he still mustered up the courage to say, “Your Highness, I have an idea.

I have heard of a special material formula that can be used to repair cracks in masonry buildings.

I heard that after the material was patched up, it was not only extremely strong, but also waterproof and moisture-proof, with excellent results.

only……”

He paused slightly, looking embarrassed.

“The ingredients needed for this formula are somewhat difficult to find, and the preparation process is also relatively complicated.”

Zhu Gang had been sitting aside with a frown on his face, listening to everyone’s argument, feeling extremely anxious.

Hearing this, a glimmer of hope suddenly flashed in his eyes.

He stood up suddenly and said anxiously: “It doesn’t matter!
As long as it can repair the cracks in the city wall, no matter how hard the materials are to find, or how complicated the preparation process is, I will definitely give it a try.

Please tell me in detail what materials you need, and I will send someone to find them immediately.”

At this moment, Zhu Gang was like a farmer who had been waiting for rain after a long drought and saw a glimmer of hope, and was eager to seize the opportunity that might solve the problem.

His eyes were fixed on the young craftsman, full of anticipation.

He also leaned forward slightly, as if wanting to get an answer immediately.

Seeing this, the young craftsman hurriedly bowed respectfully.

He then explained the ingredients and the preparation process in detail. Zhu Gang immediately gave orders to have people go find the ingredients separately and personally supervise the preparation process.

In the preparation workshop, Zhu Gang did not dare to relax for a moment.

He was seen with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on the work of the craftsmen.

Sometimes he paced forward to check the details, and sometimes he stopped to ask about the progress, his face full of anxiety and expectation.

Zhu Gang knew very well that the safety of the city wall was not only related to the lives and property of the people of Yingtian Prefecture, but also to the defense of the Ming Dynasty.

There must be no mistakes!

Xue Xiang, the Minister of Works, who was standing by, couldn’t help but nod slightly when he saw how dedicated Zhu Gang was.

He whispered to a subordinate beside him: “Your Highness Prince Jin’s actions are truly a blessing for our Ming Dynasty.

The matter of the city wall is of great importance.

With Your Highness’s concern, I’m sure it can be properly resolved.”

Although Xue Xiang’s voice was soft, it revealed a sincere admiration.

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The official from the Ministry of Works, who was from the Ministry of Construction, nodded and said, “Yes, Your Highness has always been responsible for everything, and he will definitely live up to everyone’s expectations this time.”

Zhu Gang, however, was completely oblivious to these words of praise; his entire attention was focused on the restoration work at hand.

It seems as if everything in the outside world has nothing to do with me.

Now Zhu Gang only hopes that the cracks in the city wall can be repaired as soon as possible so that the city wall of Yingtian Prefecture will remain as strong as before.

At this time, his lips were tightly pursed, and his brows were sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.

As the preparation process progresses, its expression changes, just like the sky that changes from sunny to rainy.

Zhu Gang’s emotions are also fluctuating with the development of things.

After several days and nights of hard work, the special material was finally prepared.

Zhu Gang personally led the craftsmen to the cracks in the city wall and carefully filled the cracks with materials.

His movements were gentle and cautious, as if he was handling a rare treasure.

Every move he made reflected Zhu Gang’s persistence and seriousness in restoring the city wall.

He pinched the filling material lightly with his fingers and slowly filled it into the crack.

Zhu Gang looked intently at the crack, fearing that there would be any mistake.

After everything was completed, everyone waited for a few more days before inspecting the city wall again.

Fortunately, after this repair, the crack has disappeared and the city wall is still as solid as before.

Zhu Gang then breathed a sigh of relief, and the originally tense atmosphere became relaxed again.

The relaxed atmosphere was like a spring breeze, blowing away the haze that had previously shrouded everyone’s hearts and making people feel particularly comfortable.

Xue Xiang looked at Zhu Gang with a smile on his face, gave him a thumbs up and praised him, “Your Highness is truly a man of courage and strategy. It is truly admirable that you were able to resolve such a difficult problem so quickly and properly.”

Xue Xiang’s compliment was still sincere and elegant.

The words he used were accurate and the emotions were sincere, fully expressing his admiration for Zhu Gang.

It is like a blooming flower, emitting a rich fragrance, allowing people around to feel its beauty.

Zhu Gang smiled slightly and said, “Minister Xue, thank you for your praise. This is also thanks to the wisdom of the craftsmen and everyone’s concerted efforts.”

At this moment, his smile was filled with genuine joy. On the one hand, it was because the cracks in the city wall were successfully repaired, and on the other hand, it was because his efforts were recognized again.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gang’s smile was like the spring sun, warm and comfortable.

There was a gleam of relief in his eyes, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, bright and moving.

(End of this chapter)