Chapter 45 The First Cement Brick House
Hearing Jiang Tian's words.
Shi Zhigang's face was filled with questions.
Although he couldn't completely guarantee that it was plant ash.
But this is definitely not cement.
With the profound construction knowledge in his mind, he dares to make this guarantee.
Why does my boss say this is cement? Is it because he can't get cement, is too stressed by this material, and has cognitive disorder?
Thinking of this, Shi Zhigang's face showed a trace of worry.
"Boss, it can actually be done without cement. You believe me... You, you should calm down."
"???"
Jiang Tian was stunned.
Then he saw Shi Zhigang's constipated expression and understood.
Good guy, he doesn't believe in himself.
He rolled his eyes and didn't explain anything.
Ask directly:
"Did the things we made yesterday dry?"
"Well, I just checked it and it works fine."
"That's okay, come with me!"
Arranging Lu Bu and Huo Qubing to continue making bricks, Jiang Tian took a handful of plant ashes and led Shi Zhigang away from the bricklaying place.
After thinking about it, he asked Shi Zhigang to get a wooden board, a plastic bucket filled with water, and a wrapping cloth.
Then the two came to a place next to the brick kiln.
Compared with yesterday, there is an extra large stove made of clay.
Next to it was a large barrel made of the same clay.
Under Shi Zhigang's curious eyes, Jiang Tian threw the plant ash into the bucket.
Then put your hand in, stir the plant ash evenly, and let it settle.
After these are done.
He took the wooden board and wrapping cloth from Shi Zhigang's hands, and then ordered the other party to light the fire in the stove.
Jiang Tian then placed the wooden board on the ground and put the wrapping cloth on the wooden board.
At this time, the plant ash in the bucket has almost settled.
Jiang Tian stroked the surface of the water with his hand, and then flicked off the impurities floating on the water.
Then he drained some of the water, picked up the grass and wood mortar mixed with water, and placed it on the wrapping cloth.
Wrap the mud with a wrapping cloth, press firmly, and squeeze out the moisture inside.
Opening the wrapping cloth again, the grass and wood mortar inside was kneaded into a ball shape.
Shi Zhigang became more and more confused as he looked at it, so he asked out of curiosity.
"Boss, this is..."
"You'll find out later."
Jiang Tian smiled and placed the ash ball next to the fire to dry.
After touching it, the moisture was almost done, and he threw the ash ball into the fire in the stove.
"Quick, fan the fire with a wooden board and raise the temperature!"
"Oh...oh, okay!"
Shi Zhigang was stunned, picked up a thin wooden board as a fan, and fanned into the fire.
Jiang Tian was not idle either. At the same time, he picked up another board and fanned the fire inside.
Whoops!
The fire in the stove grew stronger and stronger.
Thick smoke billowed from the chimney above the stove.
finally.
after a while.
"Okay, stop."
Jiang Tian waved his hand and stopped the sweaty Shi Zhigang.
Take two branches.
In the flames, pinch out the ash balls of vegetation that have been burned into orange-red color.
Throw it into a bucket.
"Bah..."
When the ash balls of vegetation in the high temperature encounter water, they emit a burst of fire extinguishing sounds and a string of bubbles.
He took another clean wooden stick and started stirring it in the bucket.
Soon after, the burned plant ashes were stirred evenly again.
"Shi Zhigang, bring the clay powder."
"Oh, good!"
After the other party brought over a bag of clay, he told him to add it to the bucket.
The water that was originally filled with gray mist turned into a pile of gray mud, and Jiang Tian kneaded it with his hands.
Finally, pour the mud ball on the wooden board, press it into the shape of a cake, and press it firmly with your hands.
"Well, you're done!"
Jiang Tian looked at the mud cake and nodded with satisfaction.
Seeing this, Shi Zhigang felt a little confused.
"Boss, what do you mean?"
"You'll know then."
Jiang Tian gave it a try and placed the wooden board with the mud cakes on it not far from the fire to bake it to speed up the evaporation of the water.
Then he stood up, rubbed his muddy hands, and waved to Shi Zhigang.
"Let's go and continue making bricks!"
…
Another day of sunset.
Several people on the island stopped working.
Shi Zhigang was stretching and thinking about what to cook for dinner.
Jiang Tian came to him and said with a smile:
"Let's go, Shi Zhigang, go see our results!"
"...Huh? Good boss."
Shi Zhigang was stunned for a moment, then followed Jiang Tian and walked southward.
When he walked to the burning stove, he remembered it.
Today, my boss mixed plant ash and clay together and kneaded it into a cake. I don’t know what he was doing.
Walking to the stove, Jiang Tian squatted down, picked up the cake on the wooden board, and patted the mud stains on it.
The corner of his mouth curled up.
"Sure enough, it has already taken shape!"
Seeing this thing in Jiang Tian's hand, Shi Zhigang was stunned for a moment.
Finally he opened his eyes wide.
"This...this is!"
Shi Zhigang knelt down and took the mud cake from Jiang Tian's hand.
His face was full of disbelief.
At this time, this round cake shape is kneaded from mud.
It has turned into a pie-shaped stone block!
When I flicked it with my fingers, it made a crisp sound, which was the sound of nails hitting stone.
Pinch it with your hands, it is extremely hard!
Seeing this, Jiang Tian smiled and said:
"Don't try it, the stone formed after this thing solidifies is no worse than cement."
"This... is it really made of wood ash?!"
Shi Zhigang held the stone cake, his face full of shock.
Although he had no previous memories, during this time.
He felt that his cognition had changed.
"Boss, you actually know this method of making cement? You are so amazing! This... what is the principle of this?"
Jiang Tian smiled faintly and said nothing.
This method of making cement was what he saw on the video at that time.
Unexpectedly, it is really used now.
After Shi Zhigang held the stone cake in surprise for a while, he looked at Jiang Tian seriously.
"Boss, as long as we have this material, I guarantee that we can make a house of excellent quality!"
"Well, just say that."
Jiang Tian patted his shoulder: "Okay, let's go eat first. Now that this process has been added, we will probably be busier in the future."
"Got it, boss!"
Putting down the stone cake, the two turned and walked towards the wooden house.
On the way back, Jiang Tian put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky and smiled leisurely.
Even if there is no limestone or iron ore powder, what can it do?
Soon, he can still build the entire Sky Island world.
The first cement brick house!
