Not too early or too late, the first spring rain of the year came on the day of completion.
The rain was not heavy, just a gentle patter, which just wetted people's clothes.
Linqing soldiers and civilians came to watch in the rain. At Wang Yuan's order, the river workers opened the temporary dam and blocked the diversion channel on the south bank. The water level in the dry river section gradually rose due to construction.
In less than half an hour, the river water had overflowed the rolling dam and flowed to the old dam with a gate downstream.
When the water level reaches a certain height, the gate supervisor shouts: "Open the gate!"
The Weihe River and the Nanhe River were immediately connected. The canal, which had already been dredged, was sailing northward, completing its first navigation this year.
Liang Xi, the director of water transportation, was very happy and said: "With a rolling dam blocking it, when the lock is opened for navigation, the ship will indeed run more smoothly, and the lock can be opened several more times."
Li Chongsi clasped his fists and said to Wang Yuan: "Congratulations to Master Wang for your great achievements this time. Unless the Yellow River overflows or a flood occurs once in a century, the Linqing River section will never be able to sail!"
All officials who knew something about river management also praised and congratulated him.
After there are a few more spring rains and the water volume is sufficient, there will be no need to open and close the gates. Every year in late spring and cold winter, the water level needs to be controlled through several gates, and it can operate freely at ordinary times.
During the high water season, the north bank gate can also be opened to divert the excess water from the Wei River through the canal into the reservoir for flood discharge. After the reservoir stores water, if there is a drought, the gate can be opened to release the stored water back to the river.
This supplies gate water to the Cao River downstream.
Wang Yuan built a total of one rolling dam, one reservoir, three gates, and one canal. There is also a check dam and a diversion canal, which are temporary facilities to facilitate construction. They can be dismantled and backfilled after completion.
The functions are as follows: flood control, sand control, drought prevention, and battery life.
Not only can water transportation be kept smooth, but it can also benefit the people along the coast.
In the event of ordinary floods, people's houses and fertile fields are no longer threatened. If there is a drought, people can also go to the Wei River and the reservoir to draw water. Only when the water level drops to the warning line will the official prohibit people from drawing water for drinking and irrigation.
The willow trees on both sides of the strait have been planted. Wang Yuan said to the local officials: "It's a good idea to raise the willow trees and no one is allowed to climb them!"
"I obey the order of Master Wang!" the officials replied in unison.
These officials respected and feared Wang Yuan. Many of them complained in private, complaining that Wang Yuan did not leak some oil and water, but in public everyone gave a thumbs up.
Especially the officials, who have lived here for generations, will enjoy endless conveniences in the future.
Wang Yuan gathered tens of thousands of laborers and divided them into multiple groups based on regions. Then he distributed travel expenses, dry food and seeds to them, and supported each other to return to their hometowns for spring farming. With the strength of the people, they were not afraid of being robbed and bullied.
"You guys have one more night's rest and then set off tomorrow." Wang Yuan ordered.
Among the victims who were receiving supplies, someone suddenly knelt down and knelt down. As if they were contagious, they knelt down one after another. They didn't say a word, but kept kowtowing in the direction of Wang Yuan.
Although the food Wang Yuan usually gave was not good, it was hundreds of times better than the gruel for disaster relief, and it was enough to keep them full. Not only that, the weather was cold in winter, and Wang Yuan was afraid of delaying the construction period due to injuries, so he gave each of them a meal.
Two sets of cotton-padded clothes and two pairs of cotton-padded shoes. Now that they are about to return home, they will also be given travel expenses, dry food and seeds.
Lord Qingtian!
It’s not an exaggeration to say that I am a reborn parent.
Tens of thousands of people spontaneously knelt down and worshiped in a large, dark area. This scene shocked all the officials and the people.
Li Chongsi sighed and said with emotion: "If you have reached this level as an official, what else can you say?"
Malun, the governor of the state, joked: "The people of Linqing should give the Wanmin Umbrella to Scholar Wang!"
Wang Yuan glared at him and warned: "Don't waste people and money, and don't do frivolous things. Do I need your umbrella of all people?"
Ma Lun's hot face touched Leng's ass, and he said awkwardly: "Scholar Wang should enter the Xiangxian Temple."
Wang Yuan was too lazy to say anything further.
However, Ma Lun became happy and had already succeeded in flattering him.
The disciples brought by Wang Yuan are all holding their heads high and chest high at this moment. They have participated in the whole process from surveying and mapping to construction. Now being kneeled by tens of thousands of disaster victims, the disciples' blood is flowing all over their bodies, and their hearts are filled with a sense of accomplishment.
The crazy followers of Xin Xue were also shocked, especially Cai Zongyan, who was debating with Wang Yuan, and brought other disciples to come and bow: "We have witnessed with our own eyes what Bachelor Wang has done to benefit the people, and we should follow the example of the Physics School in the future.
We, the disciples of Xinxue, must keep in mind the unity of knowledge and action, and we will do what we can to benefit the country and the people!"
Suddenly, among the people watching, six Linqing scholars rushed out and knelt down in front of Wang Yuan: "We admire Mr.'s virtues and are willing to worship under his door, help the world with the way of physics, and benefit all people!"
"Get up." Wang Yuan did not refuse.
The six scholars immediately stood up, lined up next to Xingtai, and stood respectfully behind Wang Yuan.
After staying for a few more days, Wang Yuan settled the follow-up matters before returning to the capital with everyone. Wang Yangming also went to the capital to report. After all, he was the deputy invited by Wang Yuan. He did take over the construction site for half a month and could be rewarded based on his merits.
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The governor of the state, Ma Lun, was still flattering and summoned many officials and gentry to send Wang Yuan away from Linqing with gifts.
Many people came to bid farewell sincerely. On the one hand, they respected Wang Yuan's integrity and achievements, but on the other hand, they also hoped that the murderer would get out of the house as soon as possible. It would make people fearful if he stayed for one more day!
Seeing Wang Yuan boarding the ship, countless officials and powerful officials were wiping tears - Master Wang is finally gone, and everyone can sleep peacefully from now on.
This scene is recorded in the Xiangxian Temple in Linqing Prefecture, but it is: "In the ninth year of Zhengde, on the first month of Guisi. Scholar Wang returned to the capital after his success, and thousands of people came to see him off. His kindness and character of respecting the public were praised by all the soldiers and civilians.
Covering our tears, people on both sides of the river bank were kneeling on the ground, their cries shook the sky along the way, and they hated that the blue sky would not last forever!"
It’s not all nonsense, there are indeed many people who spontaneously came to the river to say goodbye.
In the past, to carry out this kind of project, the people along the coast had to either provide money, provide people, or even provide money and personnel. Even the people who were not close to the Wei River, as long as their household registration was within the territory, had to provide some materials for free, and were exploited by officials.
profit from fishing.
Wang Yuan, on the other hand, not only did not harass the people, but also helped to kill corrupt officials. After a project was completed, the local people suffered no losses and would benefit in the future.
The people are not mindless idiots, and they know who is good to them.
Led by local wealthy people, many people came to see him off, and they privately called Wang Yuan "Wang Qingtian."
"kneel!"
The head of the Xing clan was very proud and led the whole clan to kneel down together, and the people nearby also knelt down.
Seeing this, other people knelt down to say goodbye. They felt that Wang Yuan was worthy of kneeling down. They had never seen such a good official before, and they didn't know if they would meet him again in the future.
Many officials and gentry were stunned, looking at each other, and then knelt down. They were afraid that if they didn't kneel, they would appear too intrusive. What if Wang Yuan saw him and killed him by boat?
Jiang Xin, who had recently changed his family, was moved by himself. Looking at the kneeling officials and people, his blood boiled all over and he couldn't help wiping his tears and said: "Today we know what benevolence and righteousness are. If it can benefit the country and the people, it is benevolence and righteousness!"
Micro man, who I go?"
The disciples around Wang Yangming were all silent. Anyway, they would not dare to criticize the school of physics in the future.
The old eunuch Li Xingze was in a very complicated mood. He had been working on construction projects all his life, but he had never seen the scene of thousands of people kneeling down.
In comparison, the Huanglinggang project back then was larger in scale and more important, but no local people took the initiative to say goodbye. During the construction period, there was even a civil commotion. People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait regarded them as enemies.
The people on the south bank can understand, after all, the diversion and discharge of floodwaters have flooded countless people. The people on the north bank have no reason. The construction of Huanglinggang Dam can help the people on the north bank to prevent floods. Why are the people on the north bank so hostile to the river management officials?
It's very simple, it disturbs the people too much!
Officials are corrupt, officials are corrupt, and the wealthy gentry is taking advantage of it. The construction of a project will destroy countless people's homes and lives.
Li Xing agreed to be a consultant to Wang Yuan and help Wang Yuan with the project. He just wanted to take the opportunity to come back and get an errand from the emperor. Now that he has seen the scene of people kneeling down twice in a row, he suddenly has no hope of coming back.
All I wanted to do was ask for a compliment from the emperor and a low-ranking official to help the clan members.
Eunuchs also want to accumulate moral virtue, let alone retired old eunuchs who have made a lot of money.
Yu Lin, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, quietly said to Shu Kunshan: "Mr. Chu Zhan, you are a veteran of three dynasties. Have you ever seen such a scene?"
Shu Kunshan smiled and said: "I did dream about it when I was young, and it was me who the people knelt down on."
Which scholar has never had the dream of harmonizing the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world?
Yu Lin looked at Wang Yuan standing on the bow of the ship, feeling awe and envy at the same time. He also wanted to be worshiped by all the people.
Shu Kunshan suddenly said to his left and right: "Get paper and pen!"