Chapter 921: Set off again, looking for water source
The old man nodded gratefully: "Thank you very much, gentlemen, you are such good people!"
At this time, a middle-aged woman hurried by carrying a basket. Seeing this, Zhu Biao quickly stopped her: "Sister-in-law, please stay. We have some questions to ask you."
The middle-aged woman stopped and looked at the two distinguished gentlemen with some surprise: "What do you two gentlemen do for a living?"
Zhu Han smiled gently and said: "Sister-in-law, we would like to ask how the living conditions are in this town? Are there any difficulties for the people?"
The middle-aged woman sighed and said worriedly: "Young master, you don't know something. Although this town looks lively, many people's lives are not easy. Especially those who have no skills and can only live by working hard.
It’s difficult. I hope the court can pay more attention to the lives of ordinary people like us.”
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao listened carefully and nodded from time to time to express understanding. Every common people's appeal is an important content that they need to pay attention to during this trip.
After leaving the market, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao visited several households. Everywhere they went, they patiently listened to the voices of the people and understood their practical difficulties. Whether it was problems with farmland irrigation or complaints about excessive taxes,
Or the lack of educational resources, they have all been documented one by one.
In the evening, the two came to a simple farmhouse. The owner of the farmhouse was an old man. He warmly invited Zhu Han and Zhu Biao to sit in the house. The house was simple but clean and tidy. The old man was busy pouring tea for them.
There was a simple smile on his face.
"It's really hard work for you two gentlemen to come all the way." The old man said with emotion, "It's rare for noble people to come to our small place."
Zhu Han smiled and shook his head: "Old man, I'm serious. We are sent by the imperial court. It is our duty to understand the people's sentiments and solve their problems."
The old man sighed, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Sir, our place is seriously short of water, and the crop harvest has been bad. Although the government provides some relief, it is always a drop in the bucket."
When Zhu Han heard this, his eyes became more solemn. He spoke slowly, with a gentle but firm voice: "Old man, don't worry, we are well aware of the impact of water shortage on crop harvests. This time we paid a private visit incognito, precisely to understand the sufferings of the people in depth, and to
Find a solution.”
The old man nodded, with a glint of hope flashing in his eyes: "If you two gentlemen can help us solve this water shortage problem, you will be a great benefactor to our entire village!"
Zhu Biao took over the conversation and said in a sincere tone: "Old man, you are serious. We are ministers of the imperial court, and it is our duty to seek welfare for the people. As for the problem of water shortage, we plan to solve it from two aspects."
Zhu Han continued: "First of all, we will recommend that the court increase investment in farmland water conservancy facilities, such as building more reservoirs and irrigation channels to store and rationally distribute water resources."
After hearing this, the old man's eyes flashed with excitement: "This is a good idea! If it can be done like this, we will no longer have to worry about drought in our fields."
Zhu Han nodded with a smile and continued: "Secondly, we also want to encourage the villagers to take advantage of the terrain to dig wells or build reservoirs to increase their self-sufficiency. Of course, this requires certain technical and financial support.
We will try our best to apply for relevant assistance from the court."
The old man nodded repeatedly and said gratefully: "You two gentlemen are really thoughtful. Although the people in our village are illiterate, we are full of strength. As long as we have a direction, we will definitely be able to get this thing done!"
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of expectations for the future.
"Old man, don't worry, we won't just talk." Zhu Han said to the old man firmly, "We will report the situation here to the court as soon as possible and strive to get assistance as soon as possible. At the same time, we will also leave some manpower.
, helping guide villagers on how to dig wells and build reservoirs.”
When the old man heard this, his eyes turned red, and he held Zhu Han's hand excitedly: "Sir, you are truly a living Bodhisattva descending to earth! All our villagers, young and old, are grateful!"
Zhu Biao also stepped forward and comforted with Wen Yan: "Old man, don't get excited, this is what we should do. However, before the help from the court arrives, the villagers have to find a way to overcome the difficulties together."
The old man nodded in agreement, with determination flashing in his eyes: "Young master is right, although our village is poor, it has plenty of strength. As long as we have a direction, we will definitely be able to do it ourselves!"
When Zhu Han saw this, he was very pleased. He turned to Zhu Biao and said: "Your Highness, we can first organize a group of young adults and let us guide them to dig test wells to see if the geological conditions are suitable. At the same time, we can also send people
Go to nearby villages with wells to learn from their experience.”
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "Uncle Han Wang's words make sense. I will arrange the manpower right away to ensure that the work can start as soon as possible."
After saying that, Zhu Biao immediately took action, summoned several young villagers who looked strong, briefly explained the situation, and assigned tasks. Although the young people looked confused, they saw that Zhu Han and Zhu Biao were so sincere.
, all expressed their willingness to give it a try.
Zhu Han stayed at the old man's house and asked in detail about the specific situation of the village, including the distribution of water sources, whether there were any cases of successful digging of water wells in history, etc. The old man answered one by one and specially invited several elderly people in the village to sit around.
Get together and have a lively discussion.
"In the land to the east of our village, I remember that there was a creek nearby when I was a child, but it later dried up." A gray-haired old man recalled, "But there should be water veins under that land, otherwise how could there be a small stream in the past?"
Where is the stream?"
When Zhu Han heard this, his eyes lit up: "This clue is very important! We can first send people to explore the land to see if it is suitable for digging a well."
The old man and other elderly people also nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to cooperate and provide all possible help.
At the same time, Zhu Biao's work was also in full swing. He took the young villagers to the predetermined location of the test well and personally demonstrated how to dig, how to measure the water level, etc. Although the young people worked hard, they saw that Zhu Biao
Biao went into battle in person and was very energetic.
Zhu Biao was sweating profusely while guiding the young people to dig, while looking up into the distance from time to time, with a firm light shining in his eyes.
"Everyone, work harder! What we are digging is not just a well, but the future of the whole village!" Zhu Biao's voice penetrated the hustle and bustle of work, inspiring everyone.
The young man Xiao Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked breathlessly: "Your Highness, can we really dig out water now? The villagers have been waiting for it for many years."
Zhu Biao put down the shovel in his hand, walked to Xiao Zhang, patted his shoulder, and said firmly: "Xiao Zhang, you have to believe that as long as we don't give up, there will always be hope. Moreover, Uncle Hanwang and I have sent
People have gone to explore that land, and it is said that there is a high possibility of water sources there."
When Xiao Zhang heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes. He nodded, picked up the shovel again, and dug harder. The young people around him were also inspired, and the digging speed increased significantly.
At the same time, Zhu Han sat around with several elderly people at his old man's house, carefully asking for clues about the water source. The old man pulled out a yellowed map from the house, pointed to an area on it and said: "Here
, is where the stream flowed when we were children. I remember it very clearly, the water was clear at that time."
Zhu Han took the map and looked at it carefully, writing down key information from time to time. He turned to the old man and said: "Old man, these clues you provided are very important. We will arrange manpower to explore as soon as possible and strive to find the water source as soon as possible."
The old man nodded gratefully, with tears in his eyes: "Sir, you are really our great savior! Our whole village has been looking forward to this day."
Zhu Han quickly helped the old man up and said gently: "Old man, don't say that. We are sent by the imperial court, and it is our duty to solve the problems of the people. Don't worry, we will do our best to help everyone."
At this time, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door, and an attendant hurriedly came in to report: "Your Highness, King Han, there is news from His Royal Highness that the test well has been dug to a certain depth, and there seems to be the sound of water flowing!"
When Zhu Han heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. He quickly stood up and said to the old man: "Old man, good news! There is progress in the test well. Let's go and see it together!"
The old man stood up excitedly and said repeatedly: "Okay! Okay! Let's go now!"
The group of people hurried to the test well and saw Zhu Biao standing by the well, listening carefully to the sounds underground. When he saw Zhu Han, the old man and others coming, he quickly waved to them to come over.
"Uncle Hanwang, listen, is this sound the sound of water flowing?" Zhu Biao pointed down the well, his eyes shining with excitement.
Zhu Han leaned down, put his ear close to the mouth of the well, listened carefully for a while, then stood up and said excitedly: "Yes! This is indeed the sound of water flowing! We have found the source of water!"
The villagers gathered around after hearing the news, with incredible smiles on their faces, and some even shed tears in excitement. The old man even clasped his hands together and murmured to himself: "Thank God, thank the court, thank you two gentlemen.
!”
Zhu Han turned around and said to the villagers: "Folks, this is just the first step. Next, we will continue to explore, try to find more water sources, and help everyone dig more wells. At the same time, we will also apply to the court for
Financial and technical support will ensure that everyone has access to clean water."
Zhu Han's words were like the spring breeze, blowing into the hearts of every villager. Their eyes were shining with hope, as if they had seen the clear and sweet well water in the future.
"Sir, you are truly the reincarnation of a living Bodhisattva!" A middle-aged woman was so excited that her eyes filled with tears. She clutched Zhu Han's sleeves tightly, with a hint of sobs in her voice, "We have been waiting for this for so many years.
I was looking forward to having a well so that my children could drink clean water, and now I finally have hope!"
Zhu Han quickly held the woman's shoulders and comforted her with gentle words: "Sister-in-law, please don't say that. We are sent by the imperial court, and it is our duty to solve problems for the people. Don't worry, we will do our best to help.
Everyone found the water source and dug the well."
At this time, a young man, Xiao Li, excitedly interjected: "You two gentlemen, if we can really find a water source and dig a well, our village will not be afraid of drought in the future! We can also harvest a few percent more food from our land, and our days will be better.
It would be better!"
Seeing this, Zhu Biao also joined the conversation. He patted Xiao Li on the shoulder and encouraged: "Young man, you are right! With a water source, our life will be smooth. However, finding a water source and digging a well can
It doesn't happen overnight, it requires everyone to work together and work together."
Xiao Li nodded solemnly, with a firm light shining in his eyes: "Your Highness, don't worry, we will definitely listen to your orders and work hard! As long as our village can have water to drink, we are willing to work no matter how hard or tiring it is!"
Zhu Han looked at the hopeful faces of the villagers, and his heart was filled with emotion and responsibility. He turned to Zhu Biao and said: "Your Highness, I think we have to act quickly now. Since there has been progress in the test well, we have to strike while the iron is hot and continue exploration.
, try to find more water sources.”
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "Uncle Han Wang is right, time waits for no one. I will immediately arrange manpower and group them for exploration. At the same time, let the craftsmen prepare digging tools. Once the location of the water source is determined, we will start digging immediately."
Zhu Han thought for a while and added: "Also, we have to invite several experienced craftsmen to guide the excavation work to ensure that the excavation process is safe and efficient. In addition, we also have to send people to neighboring villages to learn their experience in digging wells.
, avoid taking detours.”
The old man nodded repeatedly as he listened and said gratefully: "You two gentlemen are really thoughtful. Although our village is poor, we have a lot of people and strength. As long as we have a direction, we will definitely be able to get this thing done!"
Zhu Han smiled and nodded, and said to the old man: "Old man, don't worry, we will always be here until the well is dug."
When the old man heard this, he was even more excited. He took Zhu Han and Zhu Biao's hands and thanked him repeatedly: "It's great, it's great! Our whole village is grateful! If the two young masters pass by us in the future,
Village, be sure to come and sit at home and let us entertain you two!"
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao quickly and humbly said that this was what they should do and there was no need to say thank you. Then, the two began to arrange the follow-up work intensively.
The villagers also spontaneously joined in the exploration and excavation. Some of them were responsible for cleaning the site, some were carrying tools and materials, and some were responsible for logistics support. The whole village showed a lively scene.
After days of intense exploration and excavation, the success of the test well gave the villagers hope, and the entire village was immersed in joy and expectation.
Early the next morning, Zhu Biao summoned all the villagers involved in the exploration and excavation, stood under the old locust tree in the village, and announced in a loud voice: "Folks, our test well has successfully produced water. This is the result of everyone's joint efforts."
!But our mission is not over yet, we must continue to look for more water sources and bring more hope to the village."