This is completely consistent with what Chen Xiaobei imagined. It seems that the technology of building bridges has been very advanced since ancient times.
Chen Xiaobei did not speak immediately, but turned to look at Chen Dayong and others who stayed behind.
How could Chen Dayong and the others know this? When Chen Xiaobei looked at them, some were confused, some nodded, some shook their heads, and some lowered their heads and said nothing.
At this time, Chen Dachun unexpectedly said, "I think it will work. As long as the chains are enough, it doesn't matter if I pull a few more chains."
Chen Dachun's skills as a craftsman are quite good, and the villagers still believe what he says.
Hearing his statement, Ma Xiaoyi couldn't help but grin, which was regarded as support for himself.
Chen Xiaobei changed his smile after hearing this, "Since everyone has no objections, let's do what Brother Ma said."
Ma Xiaoyi squatted down, looked at the two thick ropes carefully, and turned to ask Chen Xiaobei, "How did you set up these two ropes in the first place?"
Chen Xiaobei explained how the first rope was swung over a tree, and the second rope was set up by Hou Liubian crawling along his waist.
Ma Xiaoyi stepped forward and looked at the rope, which was as thick as his arm.
He frowned slightly.
The rope is not light. This is a great test for people.
It can be seen that although Ma Xiaoyi and others may have some experience in erection, walking on ropes may not be their strong point.
A middle-aged man next to him also took up the conversation and said, "Xiao Yi, this rope must weigh dozens or hundreds of kilograms. It is very difficult for people to climb over it. And then carrying hundreds of kilograms of things while walking, it is still difficult."
It’s too difficult to follow the rope at the same time.”
Yes, it is too difficult. Chen Xiaobei knows that not everyone is suitable to be Hou Liu, but he also knows that these two ropes will definitely not work, and more ropes must be added. Because the ropes at this time are not necessarily
They are so strong. If something happens to one of the two ropes, the entire project may have to be stopped.
So at least two or three more ropes need to be added. Having more ropes will make it easier to cross to the other side of the canyon.
Chen Xiaobei stood up and looked at the pile of ropes, frowning a little. Suddenly his eyes fell on a plate of thin hemp ropes.
Seeing him staring at the thin hemp rope in a daze, Chen Dachun beside him couldn't help but speak. "Hey, what's the use of such a thin hemp rope? It can also hold a thick hemp rope."
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Chen Xiaobei felt happy in his heart. Yes, let him pull the thick hemp rope. He remembered a funny story the teacher told when he was a child, the story of the thin rope pulling the thick rope.
, starting from a cotton thread, getting thicker each time, and finally, a hemp rope as thick as the mouth of the bowl can also be pulled.
Thinking of this, he took the thin hemp rope and said to Ma Xiaoyi with a smile, "I have an idea. First pull the thin one over, then tie the thick one over the head, and then pull the thick one over.
This way we can pull a few more lines every time."
Chen Xiaobei compared the drawings, and everyone understood what he meant.
At this time, Chen Dachun bravely stood up and said, "I understand, brother Xiaobei, I'll go over there and pull it."
"No, let me go over there." Ma Xiaoyi stood up. He looked at Chen Dachun and then at Chen Xiaobei, "Brother Xiaobei, I understand what you mean. I pulled the thick rope over and fixed it at the other end.
, I’m afraid you won’t be able to do this job.”
Frankly speaking, Ma Xiaoyi really didn't mean to look down on them. Chen Xiaobei believed what he said in the past, and the most he could do was find a protruding stone and tie the rope. Other than that, he really couldn't think of any better way, but
Obviously Ma Xiaoyi and the others are more professional.
Chen Dachun looked at Chen Xiaobei with a pleading look and hesitated for a moment, but Chen Xiaobei finally nodded.
"Let Brother Ma go over, Da Chun'er, you go over second."
Just like when Chen Xiaobei crossed the canyon before, Ma Xiaoyi first tied a piece of rope around his waist and tied the other end to an iron ring to make a safety rope.
Chen Xiaobei tied one end of the fine hemp rope to the big tree, and the other end of the fine hemp rope was directly connected to the iron ring of Ma Xiaoyi's safety rope.
In this way, if Ma Xiaoyi moves forward, the entire rope will move forward. Chen Xiaobei will add another hoop every few feet to minimize Ma Xiaoyi's extra physical exertion.
At first, Ma Xiaoyi also stepped on the rope with his feet and grabbed the safety rope with his other hand and walked forward. However, after walking a few feet, the rope began to shake. He also followed Chen Xiaobei's demonstration and hung upside down on the rope to climb forward.
After all, it was Ma Xiaoyi’s first time climbing, so his speed was relatively slow.
It can be seen that he is very cautious, and he will stop and adjust his body posture slightly after climbing a few times.
This is also understandable. There is a cliff dozens of feet deep under our feet. Although there is a safety rope to protect us, we are not afraid of anything less than ten thousand.
It took Ma Xiaoyi as long as a stick of incense to climb to the opposite side. The moment they saw him standing on the opposite side, everyone let out a cheer.
After sitting on the ground for a long time, Ma Xiaoyi rubbed his sore legs, took a few deep breaths, and then stood up. He reached out and grabbed the iron ring and untied the thin hemp rope from it.
Seeing this, Chen Xiaobei quickly asked everyone to tie the thick hemp rope to the thin hemp rope.
Then, Chen Xiaobei found another thin hemp rope and tied it together.
In this way, when the thick hemp rope is pulled to the other side, the thin hemp rope is also brought over, and he can pull the fine hemp rope back. There is no need to bring the rope to the other side, Ma Xiaoyi can just pull it directly there.
Not only did he tie the rope to the iron ring, he also hung a small baggage, which contained hammers, nails, iron rings and other items, which could make it easier for Ma Xiaoyi to fix the rope.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei's operation, Ma Xiaoyi brought several craftsmen and secretly gave a thumbs up. A rope can continuously transport materials back and forth.
It's unimaginable that a sixteen or seventeen-year-old kid could come up with such a perfect solution.
Ma Xiaoyi pulled the thick rope over.
Put this thick rope on several iron rings and tie it to the protruding rock.
Then use iron nails to fix the iron ring, so that there is a double guarantee to prevent the rope from tripping.
In less than an hour, Ma Xiaoyi fixed three ropes, and now five ropes have been set up over the canyon, making it easier for people to come and go and transport supplies quickly.
After Ma Xiaoyi fixed the rope there, two more craftsmen climbed over.
Seeing everyone rushing over, Chen Dachun and Chen Dayong couldn't restrain their excitement and climbed over.
After fixing the rope, the next step is to prepare to drag the chain.
The place chosen by the craftsmen is two feet away from the edge of the cliff. It is a raised hill, which is suitable for fixing the iron chain.