Driven by the flowing water, the waterwheel began to turn smoothly.
As the waterwheel turns, the water in the empty basin next to it gradually increases.
Seeing these experimental results, the new emperor felt very curious.
So he inquired of the Minister of Works about the principles and uses of the waterwheel.
When the emperor learned that waterwheels could be used to help ordinary people fetch water, he found it ingenious.
The Minister of Works could not answer the Emperor's more detailed questions, so Zhao Qingyang, the developer, was summoned to the Hall of Diligent Governance.
Zhao Qingyang then explained in detail how to use a waterwheel to draw water for irrigation.
In the south, bamboo is abundant, so it can be used to make water pipes, while in the north, ditches can be dug. Additionally, in appropriate circumstances, the furrows can be deepened to irrigate the land.
With waterwheels, a lot of manpower can be saved and irrigation efficiency can be increased.
This is truly a great achievement that benefits the country and its people.
A reward is necessary. However, Zhao Qingyang has only been in the Ministry of Works for a short time, so a promotion right now seems a bit unrealistic.
Therefore, the emperor bestowed many fine gifts upon Zhao Qingyang.
Now that he had a family, Zhao Qingyang was very happy to see that there was a lot of jewelry among the gifts he received.
Upon arriving home, he entrusted the gifts bestowed upon him by the new emperor to his wife for safekeeping.
He also said that his elder sister provided him with books on engineering, which led to his current achievements. He wondered if it was as if the emperor's rewards could be shared with his elder sister.
Hong Xiangjun was not stingy, and she knew how important Zhao Qingyan's position was in the Zhao family. Without being stingy at all, she sent a set of gold jewelry and two bolts of silk to the Xu residence.
Zhao Qingyan was both amused and touched by the gift, but also pleased with her younger brother's gratitude.
He had a return gift prepared and sent it back with him.
When Xu Dongsheng returned that evening, Zhao Qingyan learned that it was Zhao Qingyang who had made the waterwheel and received the reward.
She then understood why her younger brother wanted to share the reward with her.
However, Zhao Qingyan had only received that set of jewelry for a few minutes when it was snatched up by Fu Nan, that greedy girl.
"Mother, is this made of gold? Fu Nan loves it so much. She can't take her eyes off it."
If we could move these things into Fu-nan's room, Fu-nan would definitely walk very fast.
Even if Fu'nan doesn't eat meat for three days, she won't crave it.
That little girl is really something; she even sacrificed her favorite meat in order to get this set of jewelry.
Since her daughter liked it, Zhao Qingyan generously had someone deliver the set of jewelry to Fu Nan's room.
At the same time, the nanny was instructed to register the contents of Fu Nan's box.
This is also to prevent those who betray their master from stealing the master's belongings.
Because Zhao Qingyan keeps all her belongings in her spatial storage, she doesn't have to worry about losing anything, no matter how much she has.
Only Fu Nan's things were kept outside; this little girl's favorite thing to do was to play with her money box.
Therefore, Fu-nan herself knows best what's inside the box; despite her young age, she has an excellent memory.
She knew exactly what everything was, what it looked like, when it was collected, and when it was put into the box.
Upon hearing that his elder brother had received a reward from the Emperor, Zhao Qingbei expressed great envy.
He also hoped to earn more rewards through his own abilities so that he could buy some nice things for his wife.
But it seems difficult for him to receive any rewards in his position, so Zhao Qingbei became somewhat depressed.
Who is Yuan Ruoshui? Don't let her seemingly carefree demeanor fool you; no businessman is without meticulousness.
After learning about Zhao Qingbi's troubles, Yuan Ruoshui pulled Zhao Qingbi into her small storeroom.
"My lord, look at all this gold and silver treasures. Am I someone who lacks rewards?"
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