Chapter 770 37: The People Are the Foundation of the Nation, Wencheng's Achievements Revisited

This is not overstepping nor a greedy pursuit of achievements, but simply because he understands better than anyone else - a nation cannot be without a sword in hand!

A mighty military force is the foundation upon which the Great Song stands amidst the encircling wolves and tigers.

This point, too, cannot be compromised!

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of everyone present grew even more serious. Bao Zheng and others naturally nodded slightly almost immediately, showing their agreement with this matter.

However, there were also those who hesitated, after contemplating for a long time, they asked Gu Jun, "Gu Gong, I wonder how much longer it will take for the preparation of the canal transportation...?"

This is the most crucial question.

If the canal transportation could be resolved, and the consumption along the way addressed, all difficulties could be instantly eradicated.

But the problem lies here as well.

If it weren't for the interference of the Liao and Xia countries, no matter how severe the canal transportation problem of the Great Song is, with absolute manpower and resources, it could definitely be cleared up within two years. Even if the natural disasters in the Great Song continue unabated in these two years, the resistance can still be withstood just by relying on the Changping Granary.

But now, both countries are on the move!

Whether it is material resources or manpower, everything must be prioritized for the frontline.

This has greatly slowed down the entire project's progress.

Even with Gu Jun present, everyone still needs a clear explanation in their hearts.

"Rest assured, everyone." Gu Jun did not directly answer but still gave a promise, "Although my abilities do not match those of my ancestor Marquis Wencheng, I will never disgrace the reputation of my Gu Clan."

The Marquis Wencheng of the Great Han - Gu Kang.

The first member of the Gu Clan to be universally revered by the people as an "immortal."

The moment this name was mentioned, even though Gu Jun gave no substantial promise, the hearts of everyone present oddly found some peace.

This was naturally Gu Yi's handiwork.

Although Gu Jun also cares for the people, his abilities are limited, and his determination appears slightly insufficient. The words spoken at this moment are actually driven by Gu Yi's influence through the "Spirit Communication Jade."

He absolutely will not allow any internal unrest in the Great Song.

If the Great Song were to repeat the catastrophe from the original history, it would deal an unprecedented blow to the reputation accumulated by the Gu Clan over generations!

Of course, this is not the most crucial reason.

The real motivation driving Gu Yi to take this step remains Julu.

The advantages of the continuously advancing productivity are vividly manifest at this moment.

Since the Gu Clan started laying out plans centered on water management and canal transportation, the artisans trained under their banner, after repeated experiments, have finally made another step forward based on three-mixture soil and sticky rice mortar.

——Now, a new binding material, called "Cohesive Ash Mud" within the Gu Clan, has been born in Julu's workshops.

This is not ordinary lime.

The Gu Clan's artisans carefully selected limestone with a higher calcium content, placed it in improved kilns and fired it at high temperatures to obtain highly active, high-quality quicklime.

Moreover, they did not follow the simple practice of adding loess to the three-mixture soil, but instead turned their attention to finely ground waste porcelain and broken bricks used in porcelain making——these materials, tempered by intense fire, were discovered by the Gu Clan to contain a special earthen nature, significantly enhancing the hardness and water resistance of the ash mud.

And after blending in the currently common sticky rice mortar,

its performance was astonishing.

Not only does it not disintegrate in water, but it also solidifies faster and harder; once applied to submerged stones, by the next morning, before the water stains have dried, the joints are as firm as iron, impervious to knife and axe.

This is a marvel for emergency repairs on dikes amidst raging river waters.

Water management and canal transportation complement each other.

This is also the advantage of Gu Yi not personally entering the fray. Although news has not yet returned, after a period of observation, he is already certain of the feasibility of this material, thus he makes further arrangements through the Spirit Communication Jade.

Of course, this is just Gu Yi's own judgment.

But from his modern perspective, this matter is absolutely feasible!

And even if it fails, given the current situation of the Great Song, it is absolutely impossible for him to err by having Gu Jun make this decision!

The people's hearts must be stabilized.

This is imperative.

Only in this way can the opportunity to unify the world be created.

Why has Gu Yi not taken action yet?

Not just because the abilities of the current Gu Clan descendants are deteriorating, but also because the two countries have not yet entered a period of decline.

The heavenly talents that once emerged from the Gu Clan have become increasingly rare, and Gu Yi must maintain the current foundation of the Great Song!.....

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