Chapter 170: Water diversion into the canal
At first I thought there would be no harvest in the next six months, but I didn’t expect that in less than half a month, the farm would have undergone such a big change.
In all the places where seedlings are planted, grain seeds have sprouted and emerged from the soil, creating a vast green scene that truly brings joy to the eyes.
"Madam, how about we divert the water into the canal early tomorrow morning?" He took the opportunity to suggest.
Let other Zhuangzi make sarcastic remarks before taking charge.
Wait until tomorrow morning, divert water into the canal and open the gate wide.
Let’s see who dares to say that the seedlings they planted can’t survive.
Plus there is a water source that is readily available.
In the future, their farm will only have higher yields and better harvests than other farms!
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly, and after everyone had dispersed, she took the opportunity to throw the spirit-gathering stone into the deep pit.
"Is this okay? It won't be washed away by the water, right?" Zhu Mingqing was a little skeptical. He lowered his eyes and could no longer tell which stone was the one that was just thrown down.
The little world spirit promised, "Don't worry, my dear."
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The next day, at dawn, the fog gradually dissipated and the area around the farm became bustling again.
Everyone knew that Zhujiazhuang would open its gates to divert water today, so the people got up early to come and watch the fun.
Several farm managers were still yawning, holding breakfast in their hands.
"After all the noise these past few days, we finally know the status of the rice seedlings."
"Well, if you ask me, Manager Ma and Manager Chao are just messing around. They've wasted money and effort digging the canal. When the time comes, the rice seedlings won't grow well, delaying the harvest. I'm sure the master will be scolded!"
The manager of Qiao Family Manor looked calm. Someone nudged his arm and asked, "Why aren't you saying anything? Do you really think the rice seedlings can grow?"
It's already late July, and we've missed the best time to plant wheat and rice.
It's hanging!
"Open the door!"
A startled cry attracted everyone's attention, as if the door that opened was not a farm, but the much-anticipated imperial palace!
"Manager Ma, good morning!"
These managers came forward to greet them.
Knowing that they all wanted to watch the fun, Manager Ma also smiled.
He has been subjected to a lot of ridicule these days, and today he will see it all clearly.
These are not ordinary agricultural crops.
"Good morning, everyone," he replied with a smile. "I've been quite busy today, and I'm sorry I haven't treated you well enough. You can all go back to your own farms for dinner!"
Diverting water into the canal is a big event. Generally, in order to celebrate the good harvest in the coming year, the owner of the manor will hold a banquet in advance to entertain visitors and share in the celebration.
The banquet was held today, but the guests were not those who gossiped on a daily basis.
"Look at him, he's so proud."
"It's not certain to succeed. Even if we divert the water, what good will it do? If the seedlings don't survive, they might end up on us."
"That won't do. If I give him the seedlings, what will I plant?"
Several people watched as Manager Ma walked towards the river. They also looked at each other and said, "Let's go and take a look."
Irrigation in this area mostly depends on a stream from the mountains, which flows through the surrounding fields. Today, more than a little water is needed to divert water into the canal and fill the ditch.
They were also worried that the surrounding fields would be flooded when the water was diverted, so many people came to supervise.
Manager Ma stood on the low slope and saw the flags erected in the farm, knowing that everything was ready.
"Make way, be careful not to get swept away!" He shouted, observing the situation around him. When the crowd was a little further away, he waved his hand and said, "Open!"
boom--
The roar of water suddenly rose up and flowed violently along the opened hole.
In an instant, white waves surged and then disappeared, like a white dragon flying in the sky, showy and full of vitality.
"Wow, the water is really coming!"
"Haha, can we use this ditch for irrigation in the future?"
"Don't expect too much, this belongs to someone!"
When the manager of the Qiao family saw what was happening here, he had already sent someone to report to the master. For some reason, he always felt that the seedlings in the farm were not dead.
Otherwise, why go to so much trouble to build the ditch?
He didn't dare to tell others, but Manager Ma knew that if something really happened, he would be the first one to be anxious.
At this time, Manager Ma also hurriedly ran along the ditch into the farm, and the others followed closely, leaving only a few people to guard.
The farm gate was open, and a ditch was dug from a wall on the east side. At this time, someone entered the farm along the ditch.
Although we were not close to the core location, just looking at the green land not far away, we knew that our previous assumptions were false.
"Manager Ma is really good at farming."
"Tsk, let's go up and discuss it."
"Wait, let's report back to the master's house first."
The manager of the Qiao family was shocked. They actually grew it!
Now the group of people in the farm are standing next to the ditch, watching the water from the ditch flow into it little by little, but soon it is absorbed by the soil.
However, it is already obvious that a shallow layer of water has emerged.
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The Qiao family in the city.
When Zhao Zhi heard the report from Zhuangzi's servant, he immediately asked someone to prepare a carriage.
"Madam, is the Luo family really worth our making friends with?" Qiao Binyu, the head of the Qiao family, asked curiously.
Zhao Zhi said, "Just give it a try and you'll know. Madam Zhu was able to buy out the Qiao family's cloth shop that day. You know how powerful they are."
Grain merchant Liu family.
"Why are you going? It's just the seeds sprouting. What's so special about that?" Liu Jiajiazhuang said impatiently, "Don't bother me with such trivial matters in the future."
Xu family of Tianxianglou.
Shopkeeper Xu was even more unconcerned when he heard about what happened at Zhu Family Manor. "It's just a shabby farm, don't worry about them. Have you found the buyer of Chengfeng Tower?!"
Jiang Feng also told Luo Tingshan about this, "Master, do you want to go out of the city and take a look?"
Luo Tingshan was indeed curious. Zhu was now running a restaurant and farming. How could she handle all these things in the past?
"Prepare the carriage!"
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Half an hour later, Zhao Zhi got off the carriage and asked the servant to inform everyone. This time, he entered Madam Zhu's farm smoothly.
Listening to the steward's whispers and seeing the green fields, she was indeed surprised.
They really made it possible for them to grow crops.
However, the subsequent production volume is uncertain.
"Madam, the canal is just ahead," said the steward.
Zhao Zhi turned a corner and looked at the bustling crowd in front of him, thinking that this village really looked prosperous.
"Mrs. Zhu!" she stepped forward to greet him.
Zhu Mingqing tilted his head and nodded slightly, "Mrs. Zhao."
"My servants in Zhuangzi said that there was a strange sight today, so I came to disturb you." Zhao Zhi walked to the edge of the ditch and looked at the whirlpool of water mixed with mud. Mrs. Zhu was indeed very courageous. She said to build a ditch and she built a ditch, and even created a lake.
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