Sun Shao looked at the fishermen fishing on the boating water with some envy, "Brother Ai, what are you doing here?"
Deng Ai smiled and looked at Zhou Yuan, "Zhou Yuan, do you know my intention?"
Zhou Yuan stared into the distance for a long time, and then said, "You want to use the water to irrigate farmland?"
Deng Ai chuckled, "This is just one of them."
"Every rainy season in Zishui, the rapid water flow upstream will wash away all kinds of debris. After the water rises, the farmland on the bank cannot be saved. Even further away, it is impossible for manpower to use this river."
"My father said before that if you want to be rich, you must first build roads. In the same way, if you want to develop Taojiang, you must first manage it and make good use of its water resources!"
Sun Shao and Zhou Yuan quietly waited for Deng Ai's next words.
"The water flow upstream is too fast and difficult to use, so this water is deeply loved and hated by farmers."
The farmland on both sides of Zishui will be flooded by rising water during the rainy season. Therefore, the rice grown on both sides of Zishui can only be harvested once a year.
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And this phenomenon only occurs in the Taojiang River. Further downstream, the threat of rising tides in Zishui is not that great.
"I want to widen and deepen the river, and then build a dam where the water flow is fast upstream to regulate the runoff water level! What do you think?"
Sun Shao touched his chin and said, "It would be good if it can be done naturally. It can prevent floods, water supply, irrigation, improve navigation, and protect rivers. But the amount of this project is not small, right?"
"Taojiang County has a population of only 10,000, and the number of available men is only 2,000. Excluding the busy farming season, it will take at least three years to complete such a large project."
"Brother Ai, if you want to show your father your political achievements, if you can do this in three years, wouldn't that be an advantage to the next county magistrate?"
County magistrates in the Han Dynasty served a term of three years. After three years, based on political performance, the county magistrate would be promoted or transferred or retained in office.
If Deng Ai takes the time to do this well during his term, he will really give the next county magistrate an advantage. Once these two projects are completed, the benefits to the people of Taojiang will be self-evident.
Taojiang's economy and people's livelihood will definitely be greatly improved as a result!
Deng Ai smiled and said, "Brother Shao, you are right. This will indeed give the next county magistrate an advantage. I am afraid that most officials in the world will only pursue political achievements and interests with their eyes instead of
I will make some long-term plans for the people."
"But I, Deng Ai, am different. Doing this well will benefit the people. In my opinion, it is not the successor who is cheap, but the nearly ten thousand people of Taojiang!"
"As for the large amount of the project you just mentioned, I will try my best to ask my father for funding. In addition, I will also take the lead and personally lead the people to start the construction!"
Sun Shao curled his lips and said, "The huge Chu State doesn't need money. The amount of this project is no less than a war involving tens of thousands of people. With such a manuscript fee, my father may not give you much support."
"You know, those officials in Xiangyang may not agree with my father's preference for you."
"I'll figure out a way to deal with money!" Zhou Yuan's eyes were firm, "Last time, with the reward from the king and the money from my adoptive father, I bought a house and a restaurant, and there was still more left."
"You can use these first, but later..."
"Deng Ai, during your term of office, all the money earned by my Zhou family's restaurant, except for household expenses, will be at your disposal!"
"Zhou Yuan, you..." Deng Ai was a little touched. He was able to read because Zhou Yuan worked so hard and traveled a long way to send him books and dry food.
But now, everything in the Zhou family has just started to look good, and Zhou Yuan has given him such support again.
Sun Shao shouted, "Brother Yuan, you have to think clearly. If the current momentum continues, in three years' time, your Zhou family will definitely be the richest man in Changsha."
Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "I have thought it through!"
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"Shizai, Brother Shao, I didn't have that ability before, but I always heard what my foster father said, if you are poor, you can be good for yourself, and if you are rich, you can help the world."
"Now that I have this ability, I shouldn't forget my roots. I also come from a poor family. Working for the people is not only your ambition, Deng Ai, but also my, Zhou Yuan's, wish!"
"When I opened this restaurant, I just wanted to let my family live a good life so that my parents and little sister wouldn't have to suffer anymore. Now, my family no longer has to worry about food and clothing. It's time to think about other things."
With that said, Zhou Yuan took a few steps forward and said, "Shi Zai, what happened to Wei Cheng this time makes me think that you are capable, but you also rely on a bit of the king's reputation, which means you are pretending to be powerful."
"Don't think too much. I'm just saying that Wei Cheng is running rampant in Taojiang. Shi Zai, I know your ambition. You want to be a general, but I don't!"
"I just want to do something practical for the people. In the past, I wanted to be like my adoptive father, a good minister who dared to give direct advice. Now, I have decided that in the future, I will be the minister of Dali Temple or the governor of the Metropolitan Inspectorate.
Or the Minister of Justice!"
Zhou Yuan seemed to be swearing, "I must change this wanton behavior. I must give the people the confidence to resist when they are oppressed!"
"They are human beings too, and they deserve to be respected!"
At this moment, Zhou Yuan made Deng Ai feel a little unfamiliar. It seemed that he was no longer the playmate he had been with for several years.
But Deng Ai was not angry. He stepped forward and patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder, "Zhou Yuan, I believe you."
Stretching out a hand, Deng Ai said shamelessly, "Taojiang is our starting point. Use my plan and your money to give the people of Taojiang an era of hope first!"
"Crack!"
Zhou Yuan smiled and grabbed Deng Ai's hand, and their palms slapped together fiercely!
"Quiet, Ai Ge, you are so shameless, using Zhou Yuan's money to realize your ambition."
"Hahaha……"
The young men burst into laughter. After they finished laughing, Sun Shao also said seriously, "I also want to be a general, but you two are so ambitious, so I can't lag behind."
"I have seen the drawings of new plows and waterwheels in Xiangyang. Brother Ai, during the three years you have been the county magistrate, I will try my best to recruit craftsmen to develop and promote new plows and waterwheels."
"Also, leave the security of Taojiang to me, the new director! I will definitely bring those scumbags under control!"
As he spoke, Sun Shao couldn't help laughing, but his face turned red with anger, "Why are you two laughing? I am also using my knowledge to help the people, you... please be serious!"
"Hahaha……"
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"Brother Shao... haha... I believe you. As the director, you can do your best. As for other things, you can just take care of it yourself." Deng Ai even covered his stomach and kept holding on to his mouth.
Zhou Yuan frowned and said, "Shi Zai, how could you do this? No matter how bad Shao Di is, he is still sincere. Just let him lead the troops and practice in advance. Why don't you... Phew, hahaha, I'm laughing so hard."
Already..."
"thump!"
"You two bastards!"
Sun Shao kicked the two of them into the water, and then walked away angrily, leaving the panicked guards to go rescue them.