Chapter 64 Nirvana
The advent of concrete brought people into contact with a new world.
They found that as long as they laid a solid foundation, used molds to make a large number of concrete bricks, and then bonded and stacked them with concrete, they could build a strong enough house.
Under the call of Emperor Dayue, the people were very enthusiastic.
The people have heard:
The mountain god and Zhang Gaoren were furiously producing the raw materials for concrete. It was said that the mysterious 'giant demon riding on the clouds and mist' was also transporting the raw materials.
"The masters have done enough for us, we can't let them down!"
Some people shouted and worked hard with their relatives and friends.
Under the planning of Emperor Dayue, 200,000 of the 400,000 Dayue soldiers were assigned to guard the borders around Anshan.
The rest worked with the people to build houses and cultivate the land.
Soldiers are also human beings and part of the people.
For these things, it's very positive.
Moreover, Emperor Dayue said:
Work hard and create the future together!
Anyone who cultivates land within the designated area will own the cultivated land and will be exempt from taxes for the first three years!
Anyone who builds a house according to the rules within the planned area will own the house and the court will not collect taxes from it!
Anyone who helps the court to reclaim land will be rewarded with grain seeds and cloth according to the degree of reclamation!
The court will reward grain to those who help the sick and disabled people build houses!
Just a few simple instructions made the people cheer!
In the past, it was the imperial land system.
Most of them cultivated the court's fields, and most of the annual harvest had to be handed over to the officials above them, leaving them with only enough to live on.
But now, as long as the land is reclaimed by yourself, it belongs to you, and you only need to pay a small amount of tax in proportion!
Moreover, the materials used to build the house are much stronger than the thatch and yellow mud used in the past!
The soldiers who were sent to guard the border of Anshan were extremely envious.
This is something that will affect your whole life, as the more you work, the more you earn!
Fortunately, Emperor Dayue never forgot them.
Officials counted the relatives of the soldiers among the civilians, and those whose family members served among the border guards would receive additional allowances and care.
In addition, the imperial court would hire people to build large barracks with concrete for all the soldiers, providing a home for the soldiers who had no relatives or friends.
This made the soldiers guarding the Anshan border feel slightly relieved.
As long as the court has not forgotten them, it is enough.
The people were working hard.
Under the scorching sun, wearing old coarse cloth shirts, everyone cultivated the loess, sowed grain seeds, and irrigated the river with water.
Looking at the vast grain-growing areas, the people's hearts were filled with excitement, as if they saw a golden wave in the future.
Having experienced the calamity of famine, they were extremely enthusiastic about growing crops and reclaiming land.
Some people also responded to the court's call and began to manufacture concrete bricks in large quantities in the planned housing areas, preparing to build new homes.
All the officials were sent out, and Emperor Otsuki said:
'Da Yue has passed away, and everything is a new beginning. No one can sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor. Everyone should contribute to me!
You should work hard and supervise when you should. If you have the energy to think about other things, then you are not doing your best! You will be dismissed from your official position!'
The ministers were like chickens being driven, and they went among the people, living, drinking, working and eating with them.
The military generals took up their hoes on their own initiative, and the civil officials also spontaneously started tamping the molds.
The people were somewhat terrified at first.
But slowly, I accepted it.
With the participation and leadership of officials, they also worked harder.
Li Yuan still pulled Zhang Tiansheng there to make lime.
Under the surge of immortal power, all kinds of limestone will instantly turn into powder, which is much more useful than a crusher.
A mountain god and a celestial emperor were hitting the rocks for half a month.
Over the past half month, Li Xiaoan has been responsible for delivering meals to them.
In order to maintain his identity as a "mortal", Zhang Tiansheng ate something.
So as to prevent Li Yuan from noticing anything special.
However, he found it difficult to swallow the bland porridge.
When he was in heaven, he only tasted the freshest and tenderest parts of the 'dragon liver and phoenix marrow'; even if it was a rare delicacy that could only be found once in a thousand years, he would only taste a small amount.
Seeing that Zhang Tiansheng had a poor appetite, Li Yuan was secretly worried.
Even a Taoist practitioner who has cultivated himself or herself on a fast would not want to drink this porridge. But those common people who sweat and work hard cannot live without any meat or oil in their stomachs!
You still need to consume some protein and fat, otherwise your body's immunity will be reduced and it will be easy to get sick!
The world's agricultural products are underdeveloped and animal husbandry is also average.
Li Yuan felt that he should do something.
Since we have chosen to bring so many people back, we must provide them with a sufficiently stable life, both spiritually and materially.
He feels more at ease when the mortals are at peace.
At the same time, as mortals prosper, the power of incense naturally becomes stronger.
Only in the battle on the mountain that has not yet been fought can there be hope for a comeback.
Li Yuan did not forget the mountain battle between him and the God of Tianyun Mountain.
He must develop people's livelihood and expand the incense.
It is for both the people and for oneself.
When the lime powder piled up into a small hill, Li Yuan estimated that it would be enough for a while, so he and Zhang Tiansheng left the ravine where lime was made.
Zhang Tiansheng couldn't wait to leave.
Who is he? The Emperor of Heaven, the Lord of the Three Realms!
If you didn't still care about the mortals and have a bit of compassion in your heart, who would sit in a remote corner of the mountain and play with rocks with a little mountain god like you!
It's so embarrassing!
Zhang Tiansheng walked to a deserted place and immediately sensed something.
"Fortunately, Mother Earth has not paid attention to me yet."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid my dignity will be completely lost."
Zhang Tiansheng breathed a sigh of relief.
If Mother Earth found out that he, the Emperor of Heaven, was playing with stones on earth...
Zhang Tiansheng couldn't even imagine that scene.
However, he felt a little excited.
It's like I've found some new way to have fun.
The Lord Emperor of Heaven seemed to understand something.
Li Yuan came to the place where the people were working, but did not show up in person.
He is now being paid much attention by ordinary people. If he appears in the crowd casually, it will make people stop what they are doing and affect the situation.
Li Yuan turned into a wisp of green smoke, floating above the crowd. Looking at the mortals sweating and working hard, he couldn't help but think of that group of people in the past.
At the beginning, the villagers at the foot of Anshan were also full of motivation, working hard for the future and for future generations.
This group of people often work the hardest. They put in the most effort, but enjoy the least results.
But they did not complain or slack off.
There is always a bright light in their eyes.
It seems that as long as they have hope, it is enough for them to work hard all their lives.
Li Yuan suddenly realized something, as if he was thinking of his ancestors in the world before he traveled through time.
The same was true for our ancestors at that time.
One after another, full of enthusiasm.
One nirvana, one hope, one expectation, and you will strive for it all your life.
Perhaps, this is the biggest difference between mortals and immortals.
The life of mortals is short, they will grow old and die, but...
This precious spirit of passing on the flame of peace to future generations will always flow in the blood and be passed down from generation to generation.