Whether before or after the time travel, this was the first time Liu Tan saw the dam open. When he saw the water flowing out of the dam little by little, he couldn't help but get excited.
The people on the other side of the river were already extremely excited.
For many years, they have been guarding the Yellow River but have no water to use, because the Yellow River is too far away and carrying water is a burden, so unless it is really dry, they will not easily go to carry water.
There is well water, but the amount is limited, and there is only a little water available during the irrigation season each year. If the farming season is missed, all the efforts of the year will be wasted, so fights break out every year over water.
Now they finally have water. Even though the Oxbow Lake is still far away from them, the artificial river dug along the way is very close to them. In particular, it is heard that an irrigation network will be extended from the artificial river to the land. This means that they will no longer have to rely on the weather to live.
Liu Tan looked at the people laughing and dancing, and couldn't help laughing too.
There has never been a moment like this that made him feel so accomplished and made him feel that he had done something that benefited the country and the people.
In the past, all those things were superficial. He knew that what he did was right through the documents and the treasury revenue of the Northern Territory, but those cold numbers could not satisfy him.
Nothing happened after the dam was opened to release water, so Liu Tan turned around and rode his bike to leave, and asked the guards to lift the restrictions on the people.
After the guards withdrew, some of the people immediately jumped directly into the canal. Liu Tan was shocked when he saw this in the car.
At the same time, more people on the other side of the river knelt down and kowtowed to Liu Tan's carriage. They seemed to be shouting something, but he couldn't hear clearly because the distance was too far.
But even if he didn't hear clearly, he could tell that the people were probably thanking him.
Liu Tan sat in the car, and the frame followed the canal all the way to the Oxbow Lake. The expanded Oxbow Lake was only about one-third full of water before, but now the water level is rising.
Huo Guang, riding outside, took one look and said, "With this lake, we won't have to worry about droughts in the future."
Liu Tan got out of the car, took a look at the shimmering lake, stroked his chin and said, "We still have to make use of it. We can raise fish, shrimp, lotus roots, and even some crabs."
Huo Guang laughed and said, "Your Highness, you are talking nonsense again. We don't have a sea here, so how can we raise crabs?"
Liu Tan was stunned for a moment, then looked up at him and said, "River crabs, don't river crabs taste good?"
Huo Guang was slightly taken aback. "River crabs? Some people do eat river crabs, but not many. Raising river crabs... we'll have to wait and see."
Liu Tanxin said that it must be because you are eating river crabs in the wrong way!
In Liu Tan's mind, river crabs and sea crabs have their own merits. Sea crabs are delicious because of the freshness of the sea, while river crabs are more famous for their fragrance.
Xu Lin, who was sitting in the car, couldn't help but ask, "What...is a crab?"
Liu Tan and Huo Guang paused, and Liu Tan asked, "Haven't you heard of it?"
Xu Lin shook his head blankly. Liu Tan was neither surprised nor unsurprised. In those days, transportation was blocked and there were no suitable long-distance transportation conditions. Whether it was sea crabs or river crabs, they had to be pickled into sauce before they could be transported to farther places.
Even so, only a few people can eat crab sauce.
Huo Guang knew about crabs because he had eaten crab sauce, and secondly, he had accompanied Emperor Liu Che on his eastern tour. As Liu Che had the habit of going to the seaside to search for immortals every year, seafood was definitely indispensable, and Huo Guang must have eaten it.
Xu Lin grew up inland and had definitely never eaten crabs, or even heard of them.
You should know that even after liberation, there was a case where someone took lotus roots to a place where lotus roots were not produced to sell, but the locals did not recognize them and they were almost mistaken for scammers.
Liu Tan was not in a position to explain to Xu Lin what a crab was. After thinking for a moment, he said, "If I tell you now, you definitely won't be able to imagine it. I'll have someone make a wooden version of a crab later. As for the real crab... well, I can't eat it right now, so you guys can just imagine it."
Huo Guang smiled and said, "Your Highness, tell His Majesty, and His Majesty will certainly send someone to deliver it."
Liu Tan shook his head: "Forget it, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. If we send it over, it will probably go bad. When will we... Forget it, let's find a way to raise river crabs."
As soon as Huo Guang heard this, he knew that Liu Tan must have wanted to go to the seaside, but most of the places suitable for travel were in Qi. Liu Tan would definitely have to meet King Liu Fuling of Qi there, and he must be unwilling to see him now.
Xu Lin didn't mind after hearing this. He had already found the direction of his life, and not being able to see things he had never seen before would not make him feel lost.
He cautiously asked, "Your Highness, next... can we build a larger gravity dam?"
Liu Tan said with a smile, "Are you already thinking about the next one? Didn't I tell you to take a break for a while? I won't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs."
Xu Lin quickly said, "The initial preparations will take a long time. Don't worry, with this experience, I can handle even bigger ones."
Liu Tan didn't quite agree, but although Xu Lin's eyes were covered with a blue cloth, Liu Tan could still feel the other party's eagerness from his body language.
Xu Lin truly loves water conservancy. Liu Tan thought about when he encountered something he liked to do. Although he couldn't say that he would forget to eat and sleep, he would also plunge into it and ignore everything else.
He simply said, "You also said that the early stages are all preparation work. A large gravity dam is completely different from this. You need to understand all the data clearly. You may even encounter many problems during the construction process. So go back first. After you go back, while you recuperate, sort out all this and write a document for me. I'll review it and if there are no problems, you can go again."
Xu Lin finally felt relieved. He was really worried that Liu Tan would not let him continue because of his health condition. That would be a pity.
Liu Tan took Xu Lin directly back to the royal capital. On the first day back, he increased Xu Lin's salary and gave him many rewards.
However, in Liu Tan's opinion, these are all official articles, and Xu Lin may not care about these external things.
But not everyone cared. Xu Lin, a disabled person, could be given an important position. Those who had failed the imperial examinations before would inevitably feel jealous. Gradually, all kinds of unpleasant words were spread, all criticizing Xu Lin's health.
No matter how hard Xu Lin tried to ignore what was happening outside, he couldn't help but hear some rumors, so he had no choice but to lock himself in the house and not go out.
After Liu Tan found out, he felt that this was not a good idea. If he continued to be depressed like this, he would get sick sooner or later.
He simply brought his men to Xu Lin's house. Xu Lin was shocked when he heard that he had come. "Why did Your Highness come here in person? If you have anything to say, just send someone to give instructions."
Liu Tan sat down and said, "It's not a big deal. I just suddenly remembered that you once promised me that you would teach the students at the academy, but you haven't been there yet. If I hadn't reminded you, would you have forgotten?"
After hearing this, Xu Lin lowered his head and whispered, "This is... inappropriate."
Liu Tan raised his eyebrows: "If I say yes, who dares to say no?"
Xu Lin pursed his lips and said, "I...I need help getting in and out, which could easily have a negative impact."
Liu Tan stipulated that everyone must walk in the academy, no matter how noble their status was. Even he would walk to the academy himself.
Although Xu Lin had a special status, he also needed to be carried by someone, which invisibly violated Liu Tan's rules.
After hearing this, Liu Tan said, "It just so happens that I forgot the reward I gave you earlier."
Xu Lin asked in confusion, "What?"
Liu Tan said, "Carry it in."
A brand new black-painted wooden wheelchair was placed in front of Xu Lin. Liu Tan said, "I've prepared a new means of transportation for you. Try it."
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