Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Chao is overseeing the construction of a temporary palace on Yuliangzhou, emphasizing practicality over grandeur. While officials desire a grand palace reflecting royal dignity, Li Chao opts for simple, single-story housing, minimizing costs and technical difficulties. He critiques the impracticalities of previous grand city designs, advocating for efficiency. The construction involves local materials, with a focus on speed using bricks and cement instead of traditional rammed earth. Despite initial skepticism from officials, the innovative methods promise rapid progress, transforming the site into a functional space for the emperor and his court.

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