Chapter 917: Reveal identity and promote waterwheel
"Okay! This is a good idea!" The villagers all agreed, and several young and strong boys were eager to try and make the water wheel immediately.
Seeing this, Zhu Biao also joined the discussion: "Now that we have decided, let's divide the work and cooperate. Some people continue to dig canals, some people follow Brother Li to make water wheels, and some people are responsible for cleaning the river channels to ensure smooth flow.
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The villagers responded quickly, organized spontaneously, and each performed their duties. The entire village seemed to have turned into a busy and orderly construction site. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao also shuttled back and forth from time to time to provide necessary guidance and help to the villagers.
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The sun gradually set in the west, and the sky was covered with a gorgeous sunset. Although it was getting late, the villagers had no intention of stopping.
"His Royal Highness King Han, Your Highness the Prince, let's work overtime tonight and try to dig more soil so that we can complete the construction of the canal faster tomorrow!" A young villager said with excitement but sweating profusely.
"Okay! Everyone has worked hard, but we must persevere!" Zhu Han encouraged, "When the canal is built, our crops will have a good harvest, and the days will get better and better!"
After hearing this, the villagers strengthened their belief and expressed their intention to work overtime to complete the construction of the canal as soon as possible. So, as night fell, the village was brightly lit and a lively scene.
As night falls, the village is lit up with faint lights, and the busy figures of the villagers appear more determined and powerful in the night. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao shuttle between them, communicating with the villagers from time to time to boost morale and ensure that every day
All work can be carried out smoothly.
"Everyone, take a rest and drink some water. Let's continue working!" Zhu Han stood on a big rock and shouted loudly. His voice penetrated the silence of the night and spread throughout the construction site.
The villagers stopped what they were doing and gathered around. Several young and strong boys carried several buckets of water and distributed them to everyone. Everyone sat or stood, drinking gulps of water, with faces filled with satisfaction and expectation.
"Your Highness, King Han, do you think our canal can really bring water?" An elderly villager, Lao Zhao, wiped his sweat and asked with confusion on his face.
Zhu Han walked down the boulder, came to Lao Zhao, patted his shoulder, and said firmly: "Brother Zhao, don't worry! As long as we work together, this canal will definitely attract clear water and nourish our lives."
field."
"Yes, Uncle Zhao," Zhu Biao also came over and added, "Not only will we build the canals, but we will also apply for more support and help from the court to ensure that our village will no longer suffer from drought in the future."
After hearing this, Lao Zhao's eyes flashed with light and he said gratefully: "With these two young masters here, our village can be saved! Guys, please work harder and fight for our fields and our children!"
"Fight!" the villagers responded in unison, and their morale was high. They picked up the tools one after another and once again devoted themselves to the intense and orderly construction.
At this time, carpenter Li Tiezhu came over with a few young people, carrying a newly made simple waterwheel. "Your Highness, King Han, His Royal Highness, our waterwheel is ready! Try it and see if it works?"
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao stepped forward and carefully inspected the structure of the waterwheel. They found that it was exquisitely designed and very suitable for the current environment. "Well done, Brother Li! You are really capable!" Zhu Han praised.
Afterwards, several young people worked together to install the waterwheel next to the canal and began to try to run it. As the water flow slowly pushed forward, the waterwheel began to rotate slowly, and the clear water was successfully lifted to a high place and flowed into the previously dug storage tank.
In the pool.
"It's done! It's done!" The villagers cheered and gathered around to watch this miraculous scene. This was not only the successful operation of a water tanker, but also their hope to overcome the drought and rebuild their homes.
"It seems that our waterwheel is very effective and can greatly improve irrigation efficiency." Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction and said to Zhu Biao, "Your Highness, we have to write down this good news and report it to the court when we go back, so as to strive for more places.
Promote this simple waterwheel."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "That's right, Uncle Hanwang. This method is practical and economical, and is very suitable for rural irrigation in our Ming Dynasty. We must benefit more people."
"Your Highness King Han, Your Highness the Crown Prince, are you tired? Come to my house to have a rest." A middle-aged woman came over and invited warmly.
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao smiled at each other and gratefully accepted the invitation. This was the villagers' most sincere gratitude and respect for them. In the villagers' homes, they simply washed up and then lay down on the simple beds and fell asleep.
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As the first ray of sunshine in the morning filled the construction site, the entire village gradually woke up. The villagers continued to invest in the construction of the canal with new energy and hope. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao walked side by side on the edge of the construction site, carefully observing each step.
Every detail is taken care of, chatting with busy villagers from time to time, providing encouragement and guidance.
"Your Highness, King Han, do you think this channel is dug a little shallow?" A middle-aged villager wiped his sweat and asked, pointing to a section of channel not far away.
Zhu Han came closer to take a closer look, nodded, and said gently: "Indeed, it needs to be deepened here to ensure that the water flow can pass smoothly. Thank you for your hard work, let's work harder!"
After speaking, he turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, we can organize several teams to inspect and strengthen the channels to ensure that each section meets the standards."
Zhu Biao understood immediately and shouted loudly: "Folks, please stop and listen to me! In order to ensure the quality of the water canal, we need to inspect it in groups. Each group is responsible for a section of the canal to deepen and strengthen it. Please cooperate actively.
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After hearing this, the villagers responded one after another and spontaneously organized into several groups to carefully inspect and strengthen the channels. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao also joined in and personally demonstrated how to dig and strengthen the channels correctly to ensure that every part was able to withstand
Take the test.
As time goes by, the sun gradually rises and the atmosphere on the construction site becomes more and more lively.
"Your Highness, King Han, what do you think of this slope?" A young villager asked, pointing to a section of the newly dug channel.
Zhu Han looked at it carefully and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, the slope is very suitable, and the water flow should be able to pass smoothly. Let's keep up the quality!"
At this time, carpenter Li Tiezhu came over with a few young people, carrying a batch of newly made wooden stakes and planks. "Your Highness, Your Highness, Prince Han, we have made some more reinforcement materials according to your requirements. Now.
Just start the installation?"
Zhu Han smiled and nodded: "Okay, Brother Li, you have worked hard. Let's start the installation now. Remember to make sure that every wooden stake is driven firmly and every wooden board is fixed well."
Li Tiezhu and several young people took action immediately. They skillfully drove wooden piles into both sides of the channel, and then used wooden boards to reinforce the bottom and sides of the channel. The villagers also followed suit, and the entire construction site showed a lively scene.
"Your Highness, King Han, do you think this stake is strong?" A middle-aged villager, sweating profusely, was driving a stake into the soil with force, and turned to Zhu Han to ask.
Zhu Han stepped forward, inspected it carefully, nodded and said: "Very good, Brother Li, you did a very good job. Remember to keep an appropriate distance between each wooden stake, so as to stabilize the channel and save materials."
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Li Tiezhu wiped his sweat and said with an honest smile: "Thank you, His Highness King Han, for your advice. I will pay attention to it."
Not far away, several young and strong men were working together to carry heavy stone slabs and prepare to strengthen the bottom of the channel. Seeing this, Zhu Biao quickly walked over to help. While moving the stone slabs, he encouraged: "Come on, everyone, our
The canal is about to be built, and when the water flows smoothly, our crops will grow better!"
The young men were encouraged and became more energetic, and they all responded: "Yes, His Royal Highness is right, we will definitely be able to build the canal!"
At this time, an old farmer came over with a bucket of water to quench the thirst of the busy villagers. He looked at the busy construction site, with hope shining in his eyes: "Seeing everyone working together like this, I felt so happy in my heart.
It’s much more practical. This canal is the hope of our whole village!”
Zhu Han took the water from the old farmer and smiled gratefully: "My father-in-law is right. This canal is not only the hope of irrigation, but also a symbol of our unity. As long as we think in one place and work hard in the same place,
If so, there will be no difficulty that cannot be overcome."
In the afternoon, the sun was high and the weather became extremely hot. Although the villagers were sweating profusely, their energy did not decrease at all. Upon seeing this, Zhu Han quickly ordered his attendants to prepare some herbal tea and fruits to relieve the heat and distribute them to the busy people.
The villagers.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone, let's drink some tea to relieve the heat." Zhu Han said as he handed a cup of herbal tea to a young villager.
The young villager gratefully took the herbal tea, drank it in one gulp, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness, King Han. This tea really quenches your thirst!"
Other villagers also gathered around, took the herbal tea and fruits from the attendants, and chatted while eating, the atmosphere was very harmonious.
"His Royal Highness King Han and His Highness the Crown Prince are really good officials for us!" an old farmer said with emotion, "I have never seen an official who cares so much about our people before."
"Yes, yes!" Other villagers also agreed, "With them here, our lives will be brighter."
When Zhu Han heard this, a happy smile appeared on his face. He walked among the villagers and said in a sincere tone: "Folks, we are sent by the imperial court to help everyone solve practical difficulties. But we can only rely on the efforts of a few of us.
Power is limited, and the only way to truly change the status quo is through the concerted efforts of everyone."
The villagers nodded one after another, with a firm light shining in their eyes. A middle-aged man stood up and said in a loud voice: "His Royal Highness Hanwang is right! We can no longer wait and rely on it, we have to do it ourselves to have enough food and clothing. This canal
, we must build it for the sake of our future generations!"
"Yes! Fight for our fields and our children!" Other villagers also responded one after another, with high morale.
Seeing this, Zhu Han felt moved and encouraged. He turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, it seems that the villagers have made up their mind. What we have to do is to continue to provide them with guidance and support."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement and shouted loudly: "Folks, we have already made a detailed plan. Next, we have to divide the work and cooperate to ensure that every link goes smoothly. If you are confident, please tell me loudly!"
"Have confidence!" The villagers responded in unison, their voices resounding through the sky, full of determination and strength.
Then, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao began to arrange the work in detail. Zhu Han was responsible for technical guidance and ensured that the excavation and reinforcement of the water channel was carried out in accordance with specifications; Zhu Biao was responsible for coordinating manpower and material resources, ensuring adequate supply of materials, and supervising the progress of the project.
Carpenter Li Tiezhu volunteered to lead several young people who were good at carpentry to make more waterwheels and reinforcement materials. They worked busily and orderly, with the sound of sawing and hammering heard from time to time, intertwined with the labor chants of the villagers.
Together, they form a vivid symphony of labor.
"Your Highness, King Han, Your Highness the Crown Prince, our canal is about to be dug!" a young villager shouted excitedly. He pointed to a section of canal not far away, where the water had begun to flow slowly.
"The folks have done a great job!" Zhu Han praised loudly.
Zhu Han's words were like the spring breeze, blowing into everyone's heart. The villagers' faces were filled with smiles of pride and joy. They looked at each other, and their eyes shone with more determination, as if they had seen the harvest in the future.
"Let's work harder and try to dig this canal today!" an elderly villager raised his arms and shouted, his voice full of strength and determination.
"Yes, we must dig it out today!" The villagers responded one after another, waving the tools in their hands more powerfully.
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao also joined the excavation. They worked side by side with the villagers, guiding the direction and depth of the excavation from time to time to ensure that the direction of the canal was scientific and reasonable. Zhu Han bent down from time to time to check the quality of the excavation, and patiently guided the villagers how to
Adjust the digging angle for best results.
"Your Highness, King Han, how do you think we need to dig here?" A middle-aged villager asked, pointing to a hard rock, looking a little helpless.
Zhu Han squatted down, observed carefully, then picked up the tool and demonstrated: "It's a bit hard here, we can start digging from both sides and slowly pry out the rock. Pay attention to safety, take your time, don't rush
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The villagers followed Zhu Han's instructions and dug carefully. After a while, the hard rock was finally successfully pried out. Everyone looked at each other and smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment in their hearts.
At the same time, carpenter Li Tiezhu and his team were also busy making the waterwheel. They carefully selected the wood, carefully measured the dimensions, and strived for perfection in every process. Li Tiezhu looked up from time to time to look at the busy villagers, and his heart was filled with admiration and gratitude.
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"Brother Li, this waterwheel is really well done!" Zhu Biao came over and admired it sincerely.
Li Tiezhu smiled honestly: "Thank you, His Royal Highness, for the compliment. We are all doing it for the good of the village, and I am happy to be able to contribute."