In the following days, Jiang Yi declined all social events and focused on his luxurious villa.
Butler Jiang was also very helpful. He spared no expense to find the craftsmen of Chang 'an City. Li Chengqian also used his identity as the Crown Prince to transfer professionals from the Ministry of Works.
Jiang Yi introduced all the blueprints to the craftsmen one by one and specially visited a few brick kilns.
It was easy to make cement. There were not as many chemical agents as in the later generations. Using the glutinous rice technology of the Song Dynasty, the cement made was stronger.
On the other hand, ceramic tiles and floor tiles were more difficult to make. Firstly, they did not have the cutting techniques of the later generations, and secondly, they could not create that kind of smoothness.
Jiang Yi wasn't stupid. He took every opportunity to add in the floor tiles that he had taken out from the warehouse. The entire Great Tang was shocked that they could actually create such exquisite and gorgeous floor tiles.
One had to know that the current kiln factories were all official kilns. Not everyone could invest in them.
Li Shimin was tempted when he heard the news. He wanted to ask Jiang Yi for the tiles, but he had no choice. Jiang Yi had already taken away the first batch of tiles and didn't want the rest.
As for why they couldn't make those good floor tiles anymore, there was no other way. These good floor tiles were made by chance. What a coincidence.
The construction of the villa was very fast, mainly because there were many people. In a month or so, the five-story building was built. Jiang Yi began to have a headache about the glass.
According to Jiang Yi's understanding, the Tang Dynasty already had glass, but it was not pure. For this matter, Jiang Yi continued to work with the official kiln to prepare to fire glass.
Since he had the power, he spent money to get his servants to collect Quartz sand, which was the raw material for making glass. He used limestone and soda ash to combine the Encyclopedia in the warehouse and tried to design it again and again.
Fortunately, glass was also successfully manufactured. Although it was not as powerful as the technology of the later generations, it was almost the same as the glass of the Qing Dynasty or the Republic of China.
This was bad.
Jiang Yi's reputation had shocked everyone in Chang 'an City in the past month.
Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun finally couldn't sit still anymore. After the morning court session, they rode the dragon carriage and led a group of princes and princesses to the village outside Chang 'an City, surrounded by a group of palace maids and eunuchs.
Jiang Yi named the village Jiang Family Village.
Today was coincidentally the time for the main villa to be tiled. The group of craftsmen put on airs and were very busy.
The main reason was that Jiang Yi, the main family, was very generous with his money and the food was very good. There were hundreds of craftsmen who naturally worked hard.
The villa was very large, and the two artificial lakes in the courtyard were also completed. Not only was Jiang Yi covered with cement, but he was also inlaid with ceramic tiles. It was simply beautiful beyond compare.
On both sides of the main villa, there were two or three three-story villas, followed by bungalows.
How magnanimous!
Although it was not as large as the Imperial Palace, which was only the size of a High Duke's Public House, the degree of extravagance was simply outrageous.
"Young Master, these mansions will be completed soon. It seems that we can move in soon.”
Butler Jiang had also been busy for a long time. He stood behind her and flattered her.
"No, it will take a while.”
Jiang Yi shook his head and began to worry about the interior decoration. It was a pain in the ass to renovate such a big villa. He had to worry about both inside and outside.
"Young Master, this courtyard has never existed in the entire Great Tang. It is truly my honor to serve you.”
Liu 'er had been the happiest during this period of time. She had personally witnessed the villa before her slowly being built up. The layout of the villa was completely different from the architecture of the Tang Dynasty. It was even more beautiful than the palace. When she thought about being able to sleep with her young master in this kind of house at night, she felt really blessed.
"The emperor has arrived…"
All of a sudden, a voice rang out. Everyone quickly jumped down from the shelves and threw themselves onto the ground to kowtow.
Then, he saw Li Er and his wife come down from the dragon carriage with shameless expressions. Behind them were Li Chengqian, Li Ke, Li Tai, Princess Changle, Princess Qinghe, Princess Gaoyang, Princess Jin Yang, and a large group of people.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Empress…"
Jiang Yi could no longer remain calm. Damn it, what did Li Er mean? The whole family is here?
"Jiang Yi, what a lavish manor."
Empress Zhangsun spoke. She held Li Er's hand and slowly walked to the front of the house that was being built."Second brother, I'm afraid that even the Imperial Palace can't compare to this courtyard, right?”
"I thought so too."
Li Er, who was dressed in a dragon robe, nodded shamelessly."Jiang Yi, my bedchamber is old and it's time to renovate it. Are you willing to help me improve it?”
"I'm not willing."
Jiang Yi replied without thinking.
"Why?" Li Er was stunned.
He thought that no one in this world would dare to reject him.
"I don't want to."
Jiang Yi was very direct." As the ruler of a country, you should worry about the people and the country. You should often reduce your clothes and food. This is to reflect on yourself. If a ruler wanted to rob the common people of the world when they saw that they were better than the royal family in terms of food, clothing, and housing, he was probably not worthy of being called a sage.”
Aiyo, f * ck!
What you said seemed to make sense.
Li Er was dumbfounded. He opened his mouth and didn't know what to say for a long time. His sleeve shook."Ah…that, I was just joking, but you took it seriously.”
"You are not joking."
Jiang Yi chased after him fiercely, causing Li Ergang to stop in his tracks.
What did he mean? Why didn't he give her any face?
"Jiang Yi!"
Empress Zhangsun's face darkened, as if reminding Jiang Yi to be careful.
"Empress, what is it?"
Jiang Yi pretended to look silly and turned his face away."Am I wrong?"
"You…"
Empress Zhangsun was instantly choked. Li Chengqian, who couldn't stand it anymore, quickly walked up and tugged at him."Jiang Yi, are you trying to put my Imperial Father in an awkward position?”
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