After bidding farewell to Jiang Wan, Zheng Pu went to the general's office and left.
Since Prime Minister Zhuge Liang is not here, I might as well let the craftsmen try to tinker with it first to see if they can make a water drum cart.
However, since there is no need for human or animal power to collect water for irrigation, drum trucks are the first choice.
The principle is also very simple. It uses the turbulent water flow to rotate the wheel, so that the water cylinder mounted on the wheel automatically pours water. The small cylinders around the wheel are filled with water in sequence, tilted out at the top, and then connected to the wooden trough to guide the canal field for irrigation.
The only difficulty is that the arm span of the waterwheel is quite long, and the load bearing and rotation of the central bearing are problematic.
However, there are specialties in the art industry, and Zheng Pu does not want to disturb himself.
He asked a craftsman to be found, just to make a small model with an arm span of five feet, and to show it to the prime minister first.
If the prime minister is kind and thinks it will be beneficial to irrigation, he will have his own craftsmanship department to take care of it.
Coincidentally, this time the craftsman came to work on the office, and the craftsman dispatched by the office supervisor was the one who made calculations for him.
His mind was very clever and his craftsmanship was excellent. After Zheng Pu gave a rough explanation, he nodded and declared that the model would be made within three days. Therefore, considering the difficulty of transporting grain and fodder on the Shu Road, Zheng Pu simply put all the "wheelbarrows" together.
Explain it and let them try it together.
Anyway, compared to the wheelbarrow, the unicycle has less technical content.
After all the warnings, the sky was getting dark.
Fearing that the curfew would be delayed, he hurried back to his small house in the west of the city.
As soon as he arrived, he discovered that his mother, Lu, and Xiao Yaner had been in Chengdu for several days!
Moreover, my sister-in-law, nephews and nieces are also coming.
I haven't heard from my family for a year and a half, and everyone was happy and surprised when they met, so I didn't mention it.
After the long separation was over, Zheng Pu inquired carefully and found out why he didn't know when his family came to Chengdu.
It turned out that when he went to Jintang Gorge, a letter home from Shifang Sangyuan arrived and he missed the news. His sister-in-law, nephew and niece were also there, and his brother also came to Chengdu to stay for a few days.
However, it's a pity.
Zheng Pu was away on business and had not returned for a long time. He had responsibilities and could not stay for a long time, so the two brothers did not have the opportunity to meet.
Well, when Zheng Yan came to Chengdu, his official position was transferred.
Since he tried to guard Hande County, Zitong County, he has been diligent in his work and fair in his judgment, and is loved by the officials and the people.
His reputation was so great that even among the Chengdu scholars chatting or playing in the market, there were faint rumors about him.
Therefore, he was transferred by the imperial court to the post of Pi Ling of Shu County.
What seems like a horizontal transfer is actually a major relocation.
Hande County is just a small county with less than 5,000 registered residents, while Pixian County is a large county to the west of Chengdu and adjacent to Dujiangyan.
It is not only densely populated, with more than 10,000 registered households, but also has extensive farmland, and is known for its wealth.
Not to mention, the appointment of various county magistrates in Shu County, where the capital is located, is of extraordinary significance.
After the mountainous area in the northwest was carved out and established as Wenshan County, Shu County now only governs six counties: Chengdu, Fan, Pi, Jiangyuan, Guangdu and Linqiong. Those who are not well-known Manzhou County and the court has made great efforts to cultivate them cannot be awarded
Therefore, it was agreed that those who served as magistrates of these six counties would be the county magistrates with a salary of two thousand dan when they were transferred next time.
The difference is just whether it is a superior county or a small county.
It's late at night and everything is silent.
In the small house, the joy and laughter of the reunion had faded, and Mother Lu and others had taken a rest.
As for the cramped study room in a different corner, after a few minutes of writing, Zheng Pu, although his face looked tired, was still sitting upright with his eyes closed and thinking.
I examine myself three times a day.
The incense curls up, and the lamp is like a bean.
Wisps of dim yellow shine through the window curtains, dotting the lonely night that is doubly lonely due to the coincident absence of the bright moon and stars.
Occasionally, the flames of the grease lamp would burst out and suddenly light up, dragging Zheng Pu's back to the wall and shaking him wildly.
Just like his dizzy mood at the moment.
He was about to be appointed governor, and his brother was transferred to Piling. The imperial court was too kind to the Zheng family in Shifang.
This also means that he is about to be transferred out of Chengdu and go to Hanzhong County.
Otherwise, there are many counties in Bashu with more than 10,000 household registrations, and there are also many county magistrates with high official reputations. Why would the imperial court transfer an elder brother with less experience to serve in Shu County?
Also, there are so many lieutenant generals in the army, and there are many who deserve credit.
For example, Ju Fu, who was also a Yamen general, was loyal to the country by devoting his family's money to serve the country, but he was not granted the right to form an independent army.
There is also Liao Hua, who has long been in charge of the prime minister's office and joined the army, and is still under the control of General Ma Dai of Zhenyuan.
And why is it that Meng Yin, who has no family background, can share the same honor and reputation with Zhang Bao, Mi Wei and others?
If you are promoted beyond the level and be favored, you will definitely have profound meaning!
But I don’t know why the prime minister planned to send him to Hanzhong first?
Zheng Pu, who had a frown on his face, opened his eyes slightly and looked at a piece of dark yellow Caihou paper spread out on the table.
There are already a lot of small characters on the paper, scattered in every corner.
They are some names of people and places.
For example, "Three East Counties, Mengda and Shenyi", "Guanzhong, Baoxie Valley, Ziwu Valley, Governor Xiahou Mao", "Luoyang, Cao Zhen, Zhang He", "Longyou, Yongzhou Governor Guo Huai, Tianshui Governor Ma Zun"
", "Wudu County, Chencang Road, Qishan Road, Baima Diyang Qianwan", "Yinping County, Baishuiguan, Jinggu Road, Diwangqiangduan", "Longxi River Head Wuhan, Qiang Road - Dazhong, Qianghu
tribe".
In fact, almost all the Eastern and Western Qinling Mountains, the generals who rebelled against the Wei Dynasty, the pro-Wei Qiang Di, and the forces riding on the wall were recorded on paper.
However, he thought for a moment, remembered something, and suddenly laughed to himself a few times.
I just picked up a pen and put some ink, crossed out Luoyang, Guanzhong and Longyou, then rubbed my beard again and thought about it.
This time I hesitated even longer, and after several pauses in writing, I crossed out Dongsan County, Longxi County and Wudu County. Only Yinping Diwang Qiangduan was left among the originally densely packed small characters.
With his eyebrows relaxed, he rolled up the Caihou paper and lit it with a grease lamp.
After a while, I shrugged my shoulders, straightened my back, and turned my head to relieve the pain from sitting for a long time, and then I turned off the grease lamp.
In the cold winter night, I fell into loneliness again.
Even though the Prime Minister was out, Zheng Pu did not dare to slack off on matters concerning the Superintendent.
The next day, after finishing counting the numbers, I went to see Shi Xianglang, the chief in charge of the affairs of the Prime Minister's Office, who was sent to the office of the Director-General to assist in the planning of officials.
It’s not about taking inventory of the mansion and arsenal at the end of the year.
Instead, the department planned for various counties to transport grain, fodder, weapons, equipment, etc. to Fu County, Zitong County.
Fu County is connected by water and land, and has always been an important town in Shu region supporting various gateways in the north.
Yes, the Prime Minister has already begun to make arrangements to transport supplies from Shu to Hanzhong in preparation for the Northern Expedition.
During this period, except for the craftsmen who made models of barrel carts and wheelbarrows and sent them to the prime minister's house, which attracted people's curiosity and inquiries, the days of the prime minister were like a pool of stagnant water, without any disturbance.
Moreover, Liu Yin was in Hanzhong, Pang Hong, and Jufu still had not returned to Chengdu; Qiao Zhou went to Bashu to announce the rebellion against the Wei Dynasty, and Zhang Biao was extremely busy; Zhuge Qiao and Guan Xing were sent to travel around the counties where the troops were stationed, and to fight with
Soldiers share joys and sorrows and participate in the affairs of the army.
For a moment, Zheng Pu felt as if he had no friends in Chengdu.
However, it’s nice not to be disturbed.
After a long separation, I realize how peaceful and enjoyable it is to reunite with my family.
Until the middle of late winter, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang returned.
Perhaps it was the reason why the various military bases were scattered across the counties. The prime minister, who had been traveling for more than twenty days, had some vague traces of dining in the wind and drinking dew.
Not only is the tiredness between his brows clearly evident, but even the nasolabial folds are a bit darker.
Only his eyes were as shining as ever.
He will work hard to revive the Han Dynasty and conquer the Central Plains, passing on the fire from generation to generation and igniting the fighting spirit in everyone's chest.
Zheng Pu, who was summoned to discuss matters in the room, saw the prime minister's haggard face and his heart agitated.
There is not only the excitement of being infected by the fire, but also the feeling of pity that hurts the heart.
The spring silkworm dies and the wax torch turns to ashes. Although it inspires countless people, it is at the expense of oneself. How can it not make people feel evil?
"I have read Xiu Zhao's daily life records."
After handing the last copy of the document to the clerk on duty, the Prime Minister raised his head, looked at Zheng Pu who was waiting quietly on the side, and praised with a smile, "The emperor came out of the palace this time, and his behavior was very familiar with the behavior of a benevolent monarch."
, Zijin’s advice that day was quite good. Well, his words about ‘the unity of knowledge and action’ were also very good!”
"Your Majesty has the style of the late emperor, it is a blessing! Pu dare not take credit."
Hearing this, Zheng Pu quickly raised his hands and spoke modestly.
"Heh~~~~"
Not surprisingly, the Prime Minister was delighted with the modesty of his younger generation.
After a pause, he continued, "Zijin will tell you more about the Jintang Gorge."
"promise."
After respectfully accepting the order, Zheng Pu briefly talked about the terrain and situation of Jintang Gorge, and then talked in detail about water-drum carts and wheelbarrows that were convenient for transporting grain and baggage on rugged mountain roads.
It also made the Prime Minister's eyes keep showing strange colors.
After Zheng Pu finished speaking, he did not express his position immediately, but just lowered his eyes and rubbed his head in thought.
After a long time, Fang opened his eyes, took out a blank bamboo slip, wrote quickly with some ink, and said as he was writing, "It is difficult for the wheelbarrow to bear the load, and the craftsman has thought about it. Zijin does not have to worry about it. But it is the wheelbarrow."
, If, as Zijin said, you can easily walk on rugged mountain roads and narrow plank roads, this is a great act of kindness!"
After saying that, the book is ready.
Without waiting for Zheng Pu to reply, the Prime Minister tapped the desk, called the clerk in, and solemnly told him, "Quickly pass this book to Pu Xicao and ask him to put aside other matters. First, he went to the door to pick up the wheelbarrow.
Good for you!"
Pu Xicao is the Prime Minister's Xicao Yu, Pu Yuan.
"promise!"
The little official on duty calmed down and took the order loudly before leaving.
It also made Zheng Pu feel slightly embarrassed.
It seems that the "wooden ox" and "streaming horse" have something to do with the wheelbarrow, right?
He was thinking secretly, but unexpectedly, the Prime Minister waved his hand to him and handed him a piece of silk, "Zijin, please read this book, think about it carefully, and then tell me."
"promise."
After bowing first, Zheng Pufang stood up and came forward.
After taking the silk, I came back and sat down to read it carefully.
Only then did he discover that this was a handwritten letter from Sun Quan that Fei Yi had brought back from his mission to Soochow a few days ago.
The beginning of the chapter is just some nonsense about the good relationship between the two families, and then the words are slightly exaggerated, and the Han Dynasty praises the Han Dynasty for putting down the rebellion in the counties in Nanzhong.
He used the two offensive and defensive alliances as an excuse and asked if Bashu would still have enough strength next year to coordinate their attack on Wei.
And, quite considerate.
He said that he knew that when the Han Dynasty returned from a major expedition, it would inevitably take a period of time to rest and reorganize the soldiers and appease the common people.
Therefore, we only hope that Bashu can send partial troops to confuse the rebellious Wei and coordinate with Soochow.
