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Chapter 215 Toilet, Septic Tank

On the bottom sheet of paper is the total amount.

The total material and labor costs are more than 61 taels, which is less than I expected. This total price is acceptable.

Shen Ruyi asked, "Old Master, does the total price of 61 taels include the building of the Big Buddha Temple, or not?"

"Friend Shen, the money from the Big Buddha Temple is included, but the money from building the dam is not.

As for the dam, according to our current estimate, the simplest construction method would cost more than 15 taels of silver.

We will see how it is built at that time. Different construction methods will result in different costs.”

"Little Black Charcoal, regarding the dam, the official said that we have determined the location. Let him know and he will send someone to see how to repair it more reasonably.

He also said that he would not interfere with our decision-making. At most, he would give some suggestions to make the revision more reasonable.

At the same time, we can mobilize people from the Ministry of Industry to come and help us and give us technical support, but of course they can’t support us financially.”

The young prince quickly interrupted and added.

"Well, yes."

Shen Ruyi can understand this. If conditions permit, she will definitely hope to take into account the collective interests of the surrounding upstream and downstream.

"Old man, if we build the city wall, how much more silver do you expect to come out?"

"My conservative estimate is more than 30 taels."

"So many? It's a bit of a waste of time and money. It's not worth it. There's no need to build it.

Then, old man, is there any way to reserve an area on our general map so that ordinary people can come in and enjoy the scenery?"

"I will go back and think about it and see how to change it."

"Thank you for your hard work, old man."

As Shen Ruyi spoke, he took out and counted some silver bills and handed them over.

“Old man, you, your friends, and your disciples have all worked hard recently. Here is 1200 taels of silver.

You can share the points with others, but don’t forget yourself.”

"Mr. Shen, it's not necessary. They all volunteered to help build such a large project.

It is a great honor for them to be able to participate.

Besides, you have already paid me for my hard work."

Mr. Li waved his hands repeatedly and pushed the banknotes away.

Shen Ruyi pushed it back again.

"You are being too polite, old man. Listen to me. Helping someone is a favor, and not helping someone is a duty. How can someone work hard without getting paid?

Besides, this project is quite large, and I don't know much about it. There are many areas that require your contribution, and it is only right for me to give you some hard work pay.

I would also like to ask the old man to convey my gratitude on my behalf. By the way, it is under construction at a later stage.

I also hope that everyone can come over occasionally to help out, check and urge the progress when they have time.

So as to avoid producing a shoddy project!"

Seeing Shen Xiaoyou's firm attitude, Elder Li thought about it and realized that it made sense. "Okay, listen to Shen Xiaoyou. I will convey it to you."

"Who should we ask to build this? Or should we find someone to build it ourselves?"

"My dear Shen, didn't the young prince just say that the emperor agreed to let the people from the Ministry of Works come to help? Just use them directly.

You two can just send some of your own people to supervise the construction."

"That makes sense. In that case, I'd like to trouble the old man to recommend a few reliable candidates and give the other party a heads-up in advance.

The project must be built with quality and quantity guaranteed and with care.

As for the hard work fee, I will give it to them privately to ensure that their work is not in vain. After the candidates are selected, I will trouble the young prince to ask the Ministry of Works for them. "

"I'll leave this to me."

"No problem, Little Black Charcoal." The young prince also nodded.

"Young Prince, when you go back, find someone knowledgeable and trustworthy to supervise the work. I will also send my own people over."

After Shen Ruyi finished speaking, he said to Mr. Li, "Mr. Li, you want to change the drawings, why don't you just change it here?

I'll ask someone to invite all your friends and apprentices over here. How about you just work here?

There is food and drinks here, and the place is big, so when you go back with too many people, it will be difficult to entertain anyone no matter where you go.

There are also guest rooms here, where you can rest when you are tired. ”

"Okay, I have no objection."

"Old man, can you please take a look at the pipes under these houses? Can we build some toilets separately?"

As Shen Ruyi spoke, she drew a sketch of the bathroom.

By the way, I explained how to build it and what its function is, and also talked about using septic tanks to make fertilizer.

Its composition principle and working principle were explained.

In fact, this can be used to produce biogas, but once it comes to biogas, there are many things that need to be considered later.

I don't want to bother with this matter, so I won't talk about it.

"This is a very good idea, quite novel. It would be very convenient if a place for washing hands and using the toilet could be built in the house.

Pipelines can be built, but it’s a bit more troublesome and the cost will increase.”

"Then let's add that the cost is high, but inconvenient toilets are a big deal. Especially in the middle of winter, going to the toilet outside is simply fatal.

Find a suitable place behind each yard and build a large septic tank.

In this way, weeds, fallen leaves, rotten leaves, etc. in the flower beds can be put in and fermented.

After fermentation, this stuff has good fertility and can be used to fertilize flowers and plants, forming a positive cycle."

Elder Li said, "Sure, sure. As for the specific operation, let's wait for a few of us to study it and see if there is a better way."

"Okay, you guys can decide how to proceed."

Afterwards, Shen Ruyi sent someone to invite someone according to the address provided by the old man.

By the way, I told Manager Wang to take care of the food for Mr. Li and his party, and to provide them with writing materials, ink, paper and inkstone.

Now we just have to wait for the final draft.

Shen Ruyi did not participate in what happened next. After all, she could only appreciate but not plan.

On my side, I will directly send my cheap uncle and Butler Li over to act as supervisors.

If nothing else, just to get to know more people and build up their network of contacts, which will make it easier to get things done in the future.

Plans cannot keep up with changes, and Changle’s enlightenment teacher is gone.

It seems that I need to find a new husband for Changle.

As for the young prince, if his estimate is correct, he will wait for the news of the construction project to leak out.

Among the group of friends around him, there must be some shrewd people who smell the scent and want to get involved to gild themselves.

At that time, we can selectively agree to let some people with good character come in.

These young masters all have their own energy and network resources.

You can also borrow it when the time comes.