I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The Puyang architectural scholar stroked his beard and uttered two words: "Bamboo." Everyone looked confused. Could it be that this old man was scared silly by the mine disaster?

Use bamboo?

Is this possible?

It’s almost the same as building a bamboo house!

Baona was also full of questions, but since the old man said so, he must have a reason.

After all, this old scholar is famous for his erudition and is full of wonderful ideas about ancient architecture.

It's better to listen to what he says first than to just stare at him.

"Zhongli, are there many bamboo forests near the mine?" Baona turned and asked Zhongli the porter.

"A lot! A lot!" Zhongli the porter replied in a deep, muffled voice, like the sound of a bell. "They're all over the mountains!"

Baona was delighted, there was hope!

But she was not in a hurry to be happy. She turned to look at the Puyang architectural scholar and waited for him to continue.

The Puyang scholar kept the secret, smiled mysteriously, and said, "I will tell you slowly..."

Baona’s inner monologue: Oh my god, this old man has learned to keep people in suspense!

But right now, the more difficult problem is Tantai Gong.

If this old stubborn man doesn't agree, everything will be in vain.

Baona decided to persuade him first.

She found Tan Taigong, the old man who was sighing towards the direction of the landslide, as if he had lost the meaning of life.

Bao Na did not mention the bamboo directly, but first complimented the exquisite craftsmanship of Tan Tai craftsmen, saying that the design concept of the new style is actually the inheritance and innovation of traditional skills, rather than a complete abandonment of tradition.

"Old sir, you see, although this new style looks novel, many of its structures and techniques are still the same as yours! We are taking its essence, removing its dross, integrating innovation, and surpassing the original!" Bao Na started to praise, and praised Tan Tai Gong so much that his face turned red.

"This...this...is not completely unreasonable..." Tan Tai Gong's tone softened noticeably, as if he was persuaded by Bao Na.

Bao Na struck while the iron was hot: "Just think about it, if you can perfectly blend the old and new styles, that would be a true masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages! Your name will be recorded in history books! What an honor!"

Tan Taigong stroked his beard, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He pondered for a moment, then finally spoke: "Then...then tell me, how do you use this bamboo...?"

Baona was secretly happy, it worked!

She turned to look at the Puyang architectural scholar, only to find that the old man was facing a bamboo forest in the distance, looking thoughtful and muttering to himself: "Bamboo...bamboo..." Then, he suddenly turned around, stared at Bao Na sharply, and said slowly: "I've thought of it..." The Puyang scholar's eyes were burning, as if he had discovered a new world.

"I've got it! We can weave a huge frame out of bamboo and fill it with new stone. This will not only retain the lightness and transparency of the new style, but also enhance the stability of the building! It can also incorporate the mortise and tenon structure that I have researched for many years. It's simply perfect!" He was as excited as a child, gesticulating with his hands and feet.

Bao Na and Tan Tai Gong looked at each other in surprise. This... this idea is too big, right?

But if you think about it carefully, it seems... quite interesting!

When the news spread, the entire construction site was in an uproar.

Use bamboo?

Is this old man crazy?

Doubts arise one after another, but who are the Puyang scholars?

A leading figure in the world of architecture!

As soon as he spoke, other scholars also expressed their support.

"We must trust Mr. Puyang's vision!"

"Maybe it will actually work! This would be a groundbreaking feat in architectural history!"

Now, the wind has changed.

Even scholars have recognized it, and those who were originally skeptical have begun to waver.

"Hey, have you heard? Mr. Puyang said to build a house with bamboo!"

"Is this true? Will this work? Will it collapse?"

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Mr. Puyang has approved it, so there must be no problem!"

Strike while the iron is hot, designer Zong Zheng proposed to hold an architectural style exchange conference so that everyone can speak freely.

Baona also actively participated. She knew very well that in order to make these old stubborn people accept new things, it was not enough to rely on the approval of authoritative people. She also had to let them feel the charm of the new style personally.

At the conference, the young workers were full of passion and eloquent, praising the new style to the skies, as if it were a paradise on earth.

"This new style is so high-end and classy! Understated, luxurious and sophisticated!"

"That's right! Once it's built and placed there, it will definitely become a popular check-in spot!"

The old workers were stunned. What...what are these words?

But they also had to admit that what these young people said... seemed... to make sense?

Tan Tai Gong touched his chin and fell into deep thought.

He turned to look at Baona and said slowly, "Girl, what do you mean by that... internet celebrity check-in spot?"

Bao Na was almost choked by Tan Tai Gong's question. The term "Internet celebrity check-in spot" seemed a bit out of scope in this ancient era.

Her eyes rolled, and she immediately explained, "It's just... it's just that, this house is built, it looks really nice, everyone wants to come visit, just like... just like the place where we worship the gods, it's very lively!"

Tan Tai Gong nodded, seemingly understanding, and then asked, "Then... what does high-end, elegant, and classy mean?"

Now, even the young workers were dumbfounded. How to explain this?

Designer Zong Zheng suddenly had an idea and pointed to a towering ancient Dian palace in the distance. He said, "Just like that palace, it looks very imposing and very...high-end!"

The veteran workers suddenly realized, "Oh, that's it!"

Seeing this, Baona struck while the iron was hot and suggested that everyone have a meal together to strengthen their relationship.

So everyone sat around the campfire and shared the barbecue and fruits.

Baona also specially brought some seasonings from modern times and sprinkled them on the barbecue. The aroma instantly conquered everyone's taste buds.

"Wow! This is so delicious!"

“What kind of magical seasoning is this!”

The workers praised the meal highly, and even the usually serious Puyang scholar couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

As everyone drank and chatted, the barriers between them gradually dissipated.

Baona felt an unprecedented team strength. She knew that with the support of these workers and scholars, the promotion of the new architectural style was just around the corner!

However, new problems also arise.

With the design drawings and the support of the workers, the biggest problem now is transportation.

The production area of ​​the new stone is far away from the construction site, and the traditional transportation method is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of the project.

Baona realized that the transportation routes had to be replanned, which would require a lot of manpower and material resources...

"It seems that I have to find a way to do something big..." Baona muttered to herself as she looked into the distance.

Wumeng Tianlong, who was standing nearby, heard this and came over to ask, "What's the big move?" Baona smiled mysteriously, "Guess?"

Baona blinked mysteriously, leaned close to Wumeng Tianlong's ear and whispered, "The hermit has a clever plan~".

Wumeng Tianlong looked at her cunning appearance and couldn't help but shook his head and laughed.

The next day, Baona summoned all the workers and scholars and announced an "unprecedented" plan - to build a "high-grade highway"!

As soon as this word came out, everyone looked at each other in surprise.

"High-grade...highway?" Tan Taigong stroked his beard, looking puzzled. "What's this new thing?"

Baona cleared her throat and explained, "This is a... well, very flat, very wide road. It allows our vehicles to pass quickly and efficiently!"

"Transportation?" Gongye the stonemason scratched his head. "Don't we just carry it on our shoulders or by hand, or use an oxcart?"

Baona smiled mysteriously, "No, no, no, we're going to build a new means of transportation—a wheelbarrow! Not only can it be pushed, but it can also carry more things, and it's whizzing, faster than a rocket!"

"Rocket?" The workers were even more confused.

Baona almost forgot, where did the rockets come from in ancient times!

She quickly laughed and said, "Anyway, it means very quickly!" She took out the unicycle design she had drawn in advance and showed it to everyone.

"How is it? Isn't it very high-end? Very classy?"

The workers looked at the drawings and talked about it.

Some young workers thought it was novel and interesting and were eager to try it, but the old workers shook their heads in doubt.

"Is this... is this okay? It doesn't look very stable..."

Bao Na didn't explain much and directly arranged for designer Zong Zheng to take several young workers to start making the prototype of the unicycle.

She believes that facts speak louder than words!

Three days later, the first wheelbarrow was completed.

Baona demonstrated herself, pushing a cart full of stones at great speed.

Everyone was stunned and marveled at the power of this "divine weapon".

Even the usually staid Puyang scholars couldn't help but exclaim: "This thing... is amazing!"

Just as the plan was about to proceed smoothly, an inopportune voice rang out: "Wait!" An official dressed in gorgeous clothes walked over and looked at everyone with a haughty expression. "What are you doing? This is such a waste of time and money. It's unbecoming!"

Baona's heart sank. Who was this guy? He came with bad intentions...

The official walked up to Bao Na, looked her up and down, and sneered, "Are you that... Bao Na? I heard you brought a lot of new and interesting things, but I advise you not to play with fire and get burned!"

Before Baona could speak, Wumeng Tianlong stepped forward, blocking her way and asked in a cold voice, "Who are you?"

"I am the chief steward of the palace, Lord Tian!"

"Master Tian? I'm so sorry." Wumeng Tianlong said with a forced smile, "I just don't know what advice Master Tian has for you."

Lord Tian glanced at Wumeng Tianlong with contempt and said, "I don't deserve your advice. I just want to remind you that there are some things that you cannot interfere with!" After that, he turned and left, leaving behind a meaningful look.

Baona watched Master Tian walk away, and a sense of unease rose in her heart... This "high-grade highway" seemed to be not so easy to build... Wumeng Tianlong clenched his fists and whispered, "It seems that we have to find another way..."