At the same time, the mountains behind Anguo Temple.
The diversion canal project from Wangyue Lake below was completed day and night and was completed this afternoon.
In order to ensure a steady flow of water and maximize the conservation and full utilization of lake water, Chixi implemented the project plan that Wan Yankang later added to the letter. Of course, Wan Yankang came up with some basic ideas, and in the specific construction details
In the past, Chixi still discussed with craftsmen and people who were familiar with construction technology among the victims to improve and improve it.
Wangyue Lake faces down the mountain. A small outlet dam was built with a gate that can be controlled by a windlass. This is mainly to facilitate regular water supply and cut off at the right time. Otherwise, the lake water will keep flowing and seeping, and most of it will be wasted.
The aqueduct is half a meter wide, half a meter deep, and about ten miles long. It is built with bluestone using local materials. It is then sealed with soil and tamped tightly. It is smeared with two thick layers of secret white plaster mud. The upper part of the aqueduct is made of leaves and dead grass.
Cover and tighten with stone slabs.
Canals are built according to the terrain.
Of course, due to the tight construction deadline, the project is not so precise. As long as it is practical and water-proof, it will be fine. It is not an image project.
At intervals of about a mile or so, the canals change from straight lines to arc-shaped turns. At every turn, a reservoir of hundreds of cubic meters must be built to irrigate the surrounding wasteland and collect water.
The water in the canal stops in the reservoir. When the reservoir is full, water pressure is used to automatically flush the outlet, and then flows into the lower section of the canal, repeating the process.
Wan Yankang's exquisite design won the praise of Ma Laosan, a craftsman from the Ministry of Industry and Manufacturing Supervision who later participated.
Because if the pressure and impact of the water flow are not reduced in this way, and the canal is allowed to extend downward in a straight line, the probability of the canal being washed away halfway is very high.
Therefore, the more Chi Xi got involved in the disaster relief work, the more he felt that the strange and creative designs in the young prince's mind were unfathomable and sometimes almost magical.
He was no longer too lazy to think about why the young prince became omnipotent and omnipotent. Anyway, it would be better to implement the things arranged by Wan Yankan as soon as possible. After all, at least until now, what the young prince said was right.
Received effects beyond imagination.
For example, this canal, he thought it was impossible to complete in the past, but what about now?
Another example is this large-scale disaster relief. In the past, he thought that it would become more chaotic and even trigger riots among refugees and impact the local area. What was the result?
With the minimum food consumption, the largest number of people were saved. Today, disaster relief has entered a sustainable virtuous cycle. The consumption of resources and food is much lower than he imagined. This is the brilliance of the young prince.
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As the saying goes, facts speak louder than words.
As a result, less than half a month later, the aqueduct was miraculously completed.
It shocked everyone, including the victims themselves.
In addition to verifying that what the young prince said is true: "There is strength in numbers" and "stimulating the intrinsic motivation of the victims to save themselves and others will generate infinite kinetic energy". Of course, it is also inseparable from Chi Xi's coordination and supervision.
Wan Yankang originally used "three hurry" to emphasize. That is, seize the time to complete the aqueduct, seize the time to clear up wasteland, seize the time to replant, and strive to harvest a wave of autumn grain before winter comes.
The earlier the better, the sooner the better!
Therefore, Chixi has decisively stopped the construction of various projects in Anguo Temple recently, and transferred all available manpower to the canal project, working day and night. The speed of progress can be imagined.
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The sluice gate at the source was opened, and the clear and cool mountain lake water gurgled down, becoming a unique scenery during this drought season. The victims checking the canal along the way kept cheering, and many people lay down and drank the water from the canal.
Chi Xi's face was full of excitement, and he stood on a peak with a dozen soldiers, waving high the hunting flag embroidered with white swans and sea green patterns.
Boom, boom, boom!
The powerful and desolate sound of military drums shook the surrounding areas.
Crowds of people surged all over the mountains and plains, in small groups, happily carrying buckets and rushing to various deserted fields.
The great autumn grain replanting campaign has begun!
The various abandoned fields have actually been reclaimed long ago. Each piece of land has been deeply plowed at least twice, and fertilizer mixed with manure and plant ash has been spread. In view of the current situation, only two crops can be replanted for the time being, namely millet and beans.
Although the current climate conditions are not the best period for crop growth, it is good to be able to harvest something.
The most important thing is that replanting crops can sow the seeds of hope in the hearts of the victims, which is of irreplaceable importance in stabilizing the emotions of the victims and ensuring the order of disaster relief.
Every five people are responsible for a piece of land, three are responsible for fetching water, and two are sowing seeds.
Although the sun is scorching, after all, it is autumn and the mountain breeze is cool. All the victims have joy on their faces and are working enthusiastically.
At the mountain pass, an inconspicuous carriage was parked on the roadside.
Wanyan Hulan, who sneaked out of the city in disguise, was still dressed as a scholar in yellow, holding a book. With Wanyanhui's help, she jumped out of the car, looked up at the mountain, and saw busy scenes everywhere in the mountain.
An almost ingenious water channel winds down from the top of the mountain. In a huge reservoir at the mountain pass, the turquoise and clear lake water sparkles in the sun.
She walked over and stood on the weir of the pool. She looked down and saw that there seemed to be a lot of fish and shrimps in it, and the bottom of the pool was covered with a thick layer of smooth pebbles.
Wanyanhui was really stunned.
It took her a long time before she said softly: "Miss, are they farming?"
Wanyan Hulan's eyes were clear, and she nodded slowly when she heard this: "It seems so. I really didn't expect that Wanyan Kang actually diverted the lake water from the top of the mountain, and that such a huge aqueduct could be built in such a short time.
Hui'er, as long as there is water for irrigation, it will be a matter of time before these barren fields can be turned into fertile fields."
"But little sister, this season has passed the planting season. Will there be any harvest if you cultivate at this time? I don't think it is possible."
"There is no rain, Hui'er, haven't you noticed that this year's temperature is much higher than in previous years? It's already passed the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the weather is still so hot during the day. This is enough to show that this year's cold winter will come later. I
Although I don’t understand farming, after thinking about it, if I seize the time to replant some food, I should be able to gain something, right?”
Wanyan Hulan muttered: "Since Wanyan Kang arranged replanting, he should have considered these factors. Farming can bring hope to the victims. Hui'er, this is the most important thing. Wanyan Kang is better than you and I.
Be smarter!"
"I can hardly believe that this place is where nearly ten thousand disaster victims gather, and everything is in order..."
"Given time, this mountainous area will become a land of plenty around Zhongdu when all the victims are gone. A small market town may even be gathered there. Wanyan Kang is not only providing disaster relief, but also benefiting future generations, which is a great meritorious deed."
"Wanyan Kang really created a miracle!"
Wanyan Hui was speechless and didn't know what to say.
Although this was not her first time here, what she saw in front of her still gave her a great visual impact.
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Because of today's replanting work, the victims were physically exhausted, so Chixi arranged for an extra meal.
At the porridge factory in front of the village, steaming nutritious soup is still boiling in dozens of large iron pots. Freshly steamed dark brown steamed buns the size of a fist are piled up in drawers, and the air is filled with the fragrance of grain.
Many old, weak, women and children also participated in replanting within their means, with undiminished enthusiasm. Like the young and strong, they received food and gathered in the camp with broken bowls, happily enjoying the food and thinking about a wonderful future.
But if you look carefully, you will find that the victims are actually divided into groups.
Most of the victims who have been here for a while are already familiar with each other, and have developed a sense of belonging to the camp, and most of them gather together to eat and talk; while the new ones are in small groups of three to five, which are incompatible with the overall situation.
Yue Xiao was engrossed in eating when he suddenly heard someone shouting over there: "If you are giving out porridge, why are you forcing me to wait until I get back to work? Even the government can't do such a thing!"
Someone around me echoed: "Why should I be separated from my wife, children, and children? I don't accept it!"
"Dry food is mixed with bran. Let's talk about it. Isn't this deceiving people?"
“After a day’s work, you’re half exhausted, and you’re only given two pieces of dry food that the pigs won’t eat. How can you be full?”
Now that someone is taking the lead, the people around him start talking, complaining, and jumping up and down.
The guarding soldier looked angry and was about to make a move, but saw Chi Xi slowly shaking his head and stopped moving.
The deacon monk from Anguo Temple hurried over to the two of them, clasped his hands and said: "General Chixi, these new victims are not very obedient to the control, are they..."
The monk meant that the officers and soldiers could take action.
Chi Xi laughed, waved his hand and said: "Two masters, don't be anxious or worried, nothing will happen. They have just arrived and are not used to the environment and the rules we have established. This is normal.
That's fine. Of course, if it really causes trouble, we will definitely bring him to justice and stay out of the way."
Chi Xi's relaxed attitude surprised the two monks. They hesitated for a while, did not dare to argue anymore, and left in silence.
Chixi has seen a lot of the various and petty schemes of these victims these days, but he feels that this is not a problem at all. Under the background that most of the victims have gained hope and peace of mind, a few troublemaking ruffians are left to their own devices.
No matter how hard you try, you can't make waves.
Moreover, there are many government and military informants among the victims. Those team leaders and others are important personnel under the management of the government and military. Whenever there is trouble among the victims, these people will immediately take action and play a role.
Relying on the victims to manage the victims, and stimulating the enthusiasm of the victims instead of the mandatory surveillance by the government and the army... Chi Xi felt that these concepts of the young prince may seem very simple, but actually contain profound truths, which are worthy of his reading slowly.
He felt that these concepts could even be applied to military management.
He immediately remembered what Wanyan Kang had said to him when he came two days ago -
"As long as the victims are at peace, it's not terrible even if a few people make trouble. The government and the army don't even need to take care of them. They will soon be submerged in the vast sea of people's struggle."