Chen Ping stood under the street corner restaurant, the hanging lantern swaying in the breeze, reflecting his uncertain expression.
The water shortage problem has affected public security, which shows that the drought is unstoppable.
There is no reading atmosphere in Jiangxia Academy. Everyone seems anxious and restless. No one has ever set foot in the once lively courtyard, and the ground is covered with dead leaves.
As the friction caused by water in the city increased, the government failed to find the person who dug the well. Finally, a notice was posted in the city, paying a lot of money to hire capable people to find the water veins.
For several days, no one revealed the list!
Chen Ping is well aware of the dangers of water shortage. The second most serious problem is the lack of water and the inability to irrigate. The most terrifying thing is the panic among the people.
The problem of refugees and mobs has been a chronic problem in all dynasties since ancient times, and it can lead to catastrophe if not careful.
On the seventh day after the notice was posted, Chen Ping finally couldn't sit still anymore and walked in the city under the scorching sun.
He first went to the Inner City River. The river had completely dried up, the grass on both sides had withered, and there was almost no greenery in sight.
Finally, we went straight to the intersection of mountains and mountains, and the intersection of inlets and inlets, and followed the trend of ditch rocks to investigate.
It was not until evening that Chen Ping finally identified some places with strong water vapor and set out to return to the city.
The state government office is tall and majestic, and no one pays attention to the notices posted on the public notice boards. The government officials are leaning against the wall feebly.
Chen Ping looked determined, stepped forward and tore down the notice.
The action was crisp and clear, and the officer suddenly reacted.
"You! You..."
Chen Ping raised his hands to the official and said: "Chen Ping, a young boy, came here to offer a plan for digging a well!"
She looks young, but her tone of voice reveals indescribable courage.
"Okay, okay," the officer grabbed his hand and walked through the door, "Follow me!"
As he walked, he shouted, "Sir, here we come, people are here!"
Lu Wei was already so tortured that he couldn't react for a moment and yelled: "Who is here? I can't tell you clearly!"
"The person who revealed the list is here!"
Lu Wei's expression was startled, and his sad face was instantly stained with a layer of blue light. He looked intently at the person who came, and the joy in his heart suddenly dissipated a little, and asked in a cold voice: "Who is in the hall?"
"Tongsheng Chen Ping, a student of Jiangxia Academy, is here to offer advice to the prefect." Chen Ping bowed his hands and looked calm.
This name made Lu Wei's eyes flutter slightly, and he kept looking up and down.
Chen Ping, isn't he the one who wrote "Dark Plum" and "White Plum" in Yongshun County?
Lu Wei's thoughts changed, he straightened his chest slightly, and asked seriously: "Chen Ping, do you know what list is being revealed?"
How can someone who can write poetry and read know how to dig a well to get water?
Lu Wei was worried that Chen Ping was young and did not know the importance of the situation, which would ruin his future.
But Chen Ping vowed, "Student understand. Since you are here, you will naturally not target without aim. Sir, why don't you listen to me?"
Lu Wei was doubtful: "What are your plans?"
It’s not that I look down on Chen Ping, but many experienced people who have been invited before have never understood the reality. Chen Ping is really too young.
Chen Ping first compiled a background, "Students once learned a book, which said that wherever water vapor is strong, there must be ground water flowing."
Lu Wei smiled bitterly when he heard this, "This is not a rare thing. Anyone with some experience knows it."
If you only have this ability, I'm afraid it will be disappointing.
"Indeed," Chen Ping smiled, "but the book I read also said that in a place with many willows and reeds, cover it with an empty bowl and wait overnight. If there are water droplets condensing in the bowl, it means this place.
If it is not hot under the sun for a long time, the water vapor will be strong, so you can dig a well to get water."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Wei stood up excitedly, "Seriously?"
Chen Ping looked indifferent: "In addition, there is something more in the book: the two mountains merge into one, and there are springs flowing underneath; there are piles of goose eggs, and there are many underground rivers; the mountains are twisted, and there are often clear streams...
Adults will know if it’s true or false once you try it.”
Lu Wei calmed down, no matter what, this is always a way.
"Okay," he said solemnly, "if this method can really find the source of water, I will report it to the court and remember you for your great contribution!"
It was nightfall, so Lu Wei immediately summoned his men and ordered them to take empty bowls and search for places with willows and reeds.
He turned around and ordered: "Take a note of the method Chen Fangcai mentioned, and then bring him over with you."
This young man is extremely talented, and there may be some way to do it.
And if this method can really be used, it will definitely benefit the world and be spread forever!
The government was mobilized in full force, and the movement quickly alarmed the surrounding people, and some people looked around curiously.
"Master Lu went out at night, did he find a place to dig a well?"
Others are not optimistic, "If we really found it, why would we have to wait until today?"
In fact, not to mention the common people, even Lu Wei himself was feeling uneasy at this time.
He sat in the carriage and looked at Chen Ping. Seeing that Chen Ping's expression was quite nervous, he said slowly, "You don't have to worry too much. Even if this method is ineffective, having this kind of heart is better than many people."
Chen Ping came back from his thoughts, "My lord, I have misunderstood. The student has done his best and has a clear conscience. He is not worried about anything else. He just remembered one thing..."
"What's the matter?" Lu Wei asked curiously. He had never looked like this when Chen Ping offered his advice.
"I'm just worried that if I don't go back so late, the teacher will punish me to copy books tomorrow."
Lu Wei was stunned, then laughed loudly, "It doesn't matter, I will order someone to send you back tomorrow, just explain it clearly!"
Chen Ping scratched his head and smiled.
The carriage quickly arrived at the place, which was already on the outskirts of the city, with only a few farmers living around it.
"Put the bowl in!" Lu Wei ordered while looking at a large field of reeds.
The officials were ordered to immediately place the empty bowls on the open space next to the intersection of the rivers, and then cautiously step back and stand far away.
It's almost midnight now, and in three hours, the result will be revealed.
The governor of a state does not need to do everything personally, but the drought in Qianzhou is severe, and Lu Wei really can't sit still.
He invited Chen Ping to rest and wait in the carriage, while the officials all looked for places to lean against.
Time passed little by little, but more and more people came after hearing the news.
The long night was unsettling, and I managed to stay up until the sky was white.
Chen Ping had already fallen asleep in the car, and suddenly the excited voice of the cadre woke him up.
"There are water drops! Sir, there are really water drops!"
I saw a government servant holding a porcelain bowl high. The wall of the bowl was crystal clear, moist and shiny.
Lu Wei stood up suddenly, quickly stepped out of the carriage to check, and immediately gave the order after confirming that it was correct.
"Excavate now!"
At this point, the onlookers finally confirmed that the prefect was indeed here to dig a well.
They couldn't wait to come forward, their gray and tired faces filled with deep expectations.
The cadres were in high spirits and dug quickly.
Not long after, a two to three meter deep pit appeared in front of everyone.
"There is no water here," someone said impatiently. "There is a well next to my house, but it has dried up long ago."
"That's right. Master Lu, didn't you let someone fool you?"
Chen Ping remained silent, staring at the soil being dug out below.
The top layer of soil was dry and hard, but it was much moister below. He pinched a small amount in his hand and could vaguely feel the moisture.
The pit soon reached six meters, but there was still no water coming out from the bottom.
At this time, Lu Wei couldn't help but step forward and take a look, but when he turned around and saw Chen Ping's calm expression, he ordered: "Keep digging."
The official didn't say anything and dug another two or three meters down.
At this time, the scorching sun was rising, everyone was sweating, and the discussion became louder.
"Look, I just said no."
"Isn't this a waste of time?"
"I've been having trouble for most of the night, it's really..."
With a bang, the shovel made a crashing sound.
Lu Wei felt heavy in his heart, fearing that he might have dug up some rocks.
He was about to say something, but at this moment, a faint trembling sound came from the deep pit, "The water...is out of the water!"
The surrounding area was silent for a moment, and then exploded.
Chen Ping was the first to react, "Keep digging and let the water come out, quickly!"
Seeing hope, several government officials became more motivated, and in the blink of an eye, clear spring water gurgled out.
After the officials were hoisted up by ropes, the people couldn't help but look down and were surprised, "It's water, there really is water!"
"God bless Qianzhou, and my people will not suffer a severe drought!" Lu Wei swept away his fatigue and immediately looked at Shaoyin, "You quickly take people and use this method to dig wells in other places to get water for the people! And inform all counties. ."
Shaoyin took the order, "Yes, sir!"
The common people reacted and prepared to go home to get buckets of water, and they were even more grateful to Lu Wei.
"Finally we have water, thank you Mr. Lu!"
"There is Mr. Lu in Qianzhou, why should we be afraid of God? Haha!"
"No matter what, this is my little lucky star coming to Qianzhou!" Lu Wei laughed loudly and turned to look at Chen Ping.
The work of collecting water went very smoothly. By the evening, five new wells had been opened, and an undercurrent was actually dug outside the city.
Half a month later, the entire Qianzhou's depression was completely washed away by the clear well water.
The news that Chen Ping offered a plan to find water for the state capital also spread in Jiangxia Academy, which immediately aroused the awe of teachers and students.
On this day, the Lu government sent people to Zhuyuan.
"Mr. Chen," the boy who picked him up was very polite, "My lord has invited you."
Lu Wei finished busy with the government's backlog of affairs and finally had some free time.
So I plan to invite Chen Ping to my home and host a family dinner to express my gratitude.
Of course, Chen Ping would not refuse, so he immediately changed his clothes, freshened up, and followed the guests to the Lu Mansion.
"Coming!"
Lu Wei, dressed in an indigo brocade robe and a literary crown, stood in the inner hall and waved, "My nephew, come quickly!"
"Students don't dare to bow to Mr. Lu." Chen Ping responded respectfully.
I really dare to accept the title of "good nephew", I'm afraid it's too ungrateful.
But Lu Wei has been very happy recently. Chen Ping was originally the youngest chief executive of the Dayu Dynasty, and his poems were very good. Now he has made great achievements before he became an official, and he will definitely have a bright future in the future.
So in terms of title, we are naturally closer to each other.
At the same table, Mrs. Lu was dignified and elegant, with a smile on her face and a faint scent of pear blossoms.
"This is the little criminal," Mrs. Lu covered her lips and smiled softly, "I heard my husband mention you last year. You are indeed young and promising. Sit down quickly. Today is a family banquet. We don't pay attention to formalities."
Chen Ping didn't hesitate and immediately stepped forward, "The student is arrogant. I wonder what the lady means?"
"No need to ask," Mrs. Lu said with joy, "The "White Plum" you wrote at that literary conference was widely circulated. Who among our generation of scholars is not delighted?"
Lu Wei took the conversation and asked, "As a scholar, who doesn't like poetry? Are you fourteen years old this year?"
"There are still two months to go." Chen Ping replied.
Lu Wei saw that his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and he became more and more satisfied, "If it weren't for this drought, I would have never known that you are not only talented, but also so knowledgeable about people's livelihood matters. Thanks to you, I can solve my great crisis in Qianzhou."< /p>
When Chen Ping heard this, he said seriously, "Everyone has a duty to serve the country and the people."
Lu Wei's eyes widened, "Well said! He is worthy of being a talented man with great reputation, he should have such courage!"
After saying that, he didn't know what he thought of, and said angrily: "If that scoundrel can be even half as good as Chen Ping, I will feel relieved!"
Mrs. Lu couldn't help but laugh and said: "How many 11-year-old criminals have there been in the past? Your son is also a good hand when it comes to snatching perfume."
"What's the use of grabbing perfume?" Lu Wei hummed.
"Why is it useless?" Mrs. Lu pushed him and said angrily: "Perfume is getting harder and harder to grab now. Didn't you also want to give a few bottles to your colleagues before? Then we have to rely on our son."< /p>
Chen Ping's heart moved and he asked, "What the madam said was the perfume from Xiang Pavilion that day?"
Mrs. Lu was curious, "You also know?"
"The student has known the two brothers and sisters from Tianxiang Pavilion since childhood. If my wife needs to buy perfume, the student can help."
Mrs. Lu's eyes lit up, "Really?"
"Yes. And I heard that they are currently developing new products, which are designed to have unique flavors tailored to each person's preferences. Madam, do you have any ideas?"
In fact, Mrs. Lu had heard about it a long time ago, and sighed: "The list of Tianxiang Pavilion has been full for a long time, I'm afraid I have to wait for a month or two."
"Actually, it doesn't have to be so troublesome," Chen Ping said with a smile, "This time the students came to the door in a hurry and did not prepare any gifts. Madam told me the flavor she wanted, and it will be delivered to my house as soon as it is successfully developed."
"Okay!" Mrs. Lu was overjoyed and couldn't help but point at Lu Wei and said jokingly: "I have nothing to say this time. It is indeed more useful than your son."
Lu Wei also burst out laughing when he heard this, and the atmosphere of the family dinner was very harmonious.
Chen Ping naturally understands the importance of connections, and since Lu Wei wants to make connections, he naturally follows the good example.
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The original manuscript of these two chapters actually has more than 10,000 words, but in order to speed up the plot, I don’t bother to divide it into chapters.
After final condensation, it became 2 chapters and more than 7,000 words.
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