That night, everyone returned home happily. The next day, Su Hao and his men continued to survey the surrounding well locations. Regardless of his age of nearly 60, Tu Wenhuan accompanied Su Hao around the mountains and fields, and wanted to fight with Su Hao about everything he saw.
Hao discussed it for a while. At the beginning, Tu Wenhuan still had some thoughts about taking the exam against Su Hao. Unexpectedly, after chatting with Su Hao all the way, he was completely shocked. Su Hao’s wide range of knowledge and depth of knowledge made him
This old scholar, who always prided himself on his ability to learn from others, felt ashamed of himself.
In today's terms, Tu Wenhuan can be regarded as an official with a technical background. He is involved in astronomy, geography, and engineering. But compared with Su Hao, Tu Wenhuan's knowledge is really beyond his reach. Su Hao's system
Tu Wenhuan has studied modern scientific theories extensively and has worked in the geological department for many years. He is very familiar with the mountains and rivers in various places. It is really difficult for Tu Wenhuan to find something that Su Hao does not understand.
"Brother Su, I can't believe that you are so familiar with the situation in Yunnan. I have been fighting in Yunnan for several years with General Wu Qiao, and I only have a little understanding of the local geography and scenery. You will never say that you
Did you also learn this knowledge from the Folangji missionary?" Tu Wenhuan asked Su Hao in confusion.
Only then did Su Hao realize that he had said too much. Western Yunnan where Deng Zilong's troops were stationed belonged to the Hengduan Mountains. The geological structure of that area was complex, and there were many types of metal mineral deposits and abundant reserves. It could be called a natural geological museum. Su Hao, as a
A geological expert, Su Hao has been to that area dozens of times and has seen the local remote sensing maps countless times. Not to mention the trends of mountains and rivers on the surface, Su Hao can be said to know all about the underground mineral veins.
However, during the Ming Dynasty, the Yunnan-Guizhou region was still a barbaric land, and few people had conducted systematic research on it. The knowledge Su Hao mastered was far ahead of this era. No matter how he explained it, it was very
Hard to convince.
"Mr. Tu, if I say that I heard from businessmen who went to Yunnan to do business, do you believe it?" Su Hao asked tentatively, taking advantage of retreat.
Tu Wenhuan shook his head and said: "The merchants know at most one or two things on the horse road, but what Brother Su said is more than what the merchants can see? It is impossible to have such knowledge without personally trekking in the mountains of Yunnan for several years."
"Except for going to Nanchang to take the government examination, I have never left Fengcheng." Su Hao said.
"Yes, that's why I feel strange." Tu Wenhuan said.
Su Hao smiled and said: "I think I heard it from someone. I have been fond of hearing these strange things since I was a child. Who told me specifically, but I can't remember."
Tu Wenhuan heard that Su Hao was deliberately hiding something, but he couldn't guess what he was hiding. However, since Su Hao didn't want to say it, he couldn't force him, so he could only say to himself: "This is really
It's strange, it seems that Brother Su has indeed had some extraordinary encounters."
Su Hao stayed in Guangfeng Township for two days, measured the locations of four or five wells, and then took his entourage to the next township.
During this trip to the countryside, Su Hao stayed outside for nearly a month. With the assistance of more than a dozen students and office workers, he surveyed dozens of well locations for the eight most densely populated townships in the county.
, the probability of drilling a well to produce water has increased from about 25% in the past to nearly 80%.
As a large number of wells were dug, hundreds of thousands of acres of cultivated land were effectively irrigated, and the dying crops regained their vitality. As the farmers celebrated, they all remembered the name Su Hao.
"I'm finally home."
Standing in front of his home, Su Hao let out a long breath. In this month, he walked hundreds of miles, often crossing mountains and ridges. This was really a challenge for the scholar's body he inherited.
It was a arduous test. However, after this month of exercise, he felt that his body was much stronger than when he had just traveled through time. He was no longer the frail scholar he used to be who would gasp for breath after taking a few steps.
"Old Chen, you have worked hard this month. You should go back and rest quickly." Su Hao said to Chen Guanyu who was following him.
Chen Guanyu said: "It's not hard, it's not hard. In fact, this month I've been enjoying the food everywhere and drinking spicy food. I've never had such a good life. This is all thanks to Master Su."
When Su Hao heard this, he couldn't help laughing. Although he had been working hard in the countryside this month, he was really eating well. He was originally going there on behalf of the county government, and what he did was to dig wells.
, so all the townships and villages tried their best to receive them. Chen Guanyu used to be a Feng Shui master and cheated everywhere. He was often hungry and full after eating. During this period, he ate big fish and meat every day, and his face became obviously fat.
When I got up, I almost had a double chin.
"It's okay if it's not hard. You go back and rest first. I'll find you another day." Su Hao said.
"Then I won't delay Master's return home." Chen Guanyu bowed respectfully to Su Hao, and then happily returned to Ximen Qingdu Temple where he was staying. This time he went to the countryside, except for
In addition to the delicious food and drinks, he also earned nearly 10 taels of silver as extra money, which were red envelopes given to Su Hao by various villages, and Su Hao allowed him to withdraw 10% of them as hard work expenses.
Being able to get so much money without having to do any work immediately changed Chen Guanyu's worldview. It seems that the world is right. Everything is inferior, and the only way to be high is to be an official. He thought
Okay, from now on, I will follow Master Dingsu. Just waving my hand to others will make more money than I earn from my hard work.
Watching Chen Guanyu leave, Su Hao turned around and said to the two strong men following him: "Brothers, this is my home. If you don't mind, you can stay in my home from now on. My house is very big.
, but there are only three of me, my mother, and my sister living here. If you want to live there, it’s enough.”
Those two strong men were none other than Deng Kui and Hao Tong beside Tu Wenhuan. Ever since Su Hao agreed to trial-make a flintlock gun for Tu Wenhuan, Tu Wenhuan sent these two men to Su Hao's side, euphemistically calling them his paws.
Guard.
Su Hao knew that Tu Wenhuan sent these two people to follow him for multiple purposes. Being his bodyguard was certainly one of the purposes, but the more important reason was to monitor whether he was really doing his best to study the flintlock gun.
.After all, Tu Wenhuan paid five hundred taels of silver in advance, and the money was very attractive. Even if he trusted Su Hao again, he still had to arrange for people to keep an eye on Su Hao's movements.
Another advantage of Deng Kui and Hao Tong following Su Hao is that they can help Su Hao deal with some possible troubles. For example, Chen Guanyu once reminded the people that private weapons are not allowed to be made. Deng Kui and Hao Tong are by their side.
, it can be proved that Su Hao is not making weapons privately, but is helping the army to make weapons.
Deng Kui and Hao Tong were reluctant to serve as Su Hao's followers because they knew that Tu Wenhuan would return to Yunnan soon, and if they became Su Hao's followers, they would have to stay in Fengcheng for a long time.
Although the living conditions in Fengcheng are much better than those at the border, these two people are used to being in the army. It is really uncomfortable for them to leave the army and work with a scholar.
Reluctant to return, there were numerous military orders, and Tu Wenhuan made such arrangements. Deng Kui and Hao Tong had nothing to do. In this way, the two of them followed Su Hao from Guangfeng Township until Su Hao returned to the county. Others
They all went back to their respective homes and went to find their respective mothers. The two of them could only follow Su Hao without missing a step, waiting for Su Hao to give them a place to settle.
Hearing Su Hao's words, Deng Kui nodded and replied angrily: "As ordered... However, our brothers are all rough people. If you are with your mother and sister, don't disturb them."
Su Hao said: "My mother and sister are also from the countryside, so they are not picky. However, I may have to trouble you to live in the backyard, so that it will be easier for everyone to come in and out."
"Our brothers will live in whatever arrangements Master Su makes." Hao Tong said, "Master Su had been digging wells in the countryside some time ago. Now that he has returned to the county town, we must hurry up and make flintlock guns.
"
Su Hao said: "Don't worry, I will start arranging this matter tomorrow."
"Master Su, you need to worry a lot," Hao Tong said.
After the explanation, Su Hao and the two of them walked into the house. Lu Xiuer, who was doing needlework in the living room, suddenly looked up and saw that her brother was back. She happily threw the things in her hands on the table and jumped up.
At the same time, he turned back and shouted to the upstairs: