Princess Zhennan's Strategy for the Benefit of the People
The warm spring sun and gentle breeze are a good time for all things to grow.
Princess Bai Linglong of Zhennan and the Prince of Zhennan, Nangong Yan, rode on their horses and slowly headed towards the farm outside the capital.
Along the way, there were colorful flowers and green grass, but Bai Linglong's mind was not on this picturesque scenery at all.
As the Princess of Zhennan, although she lived in the palace and enjoyed all the splendor, she was always concerned about the suffering of the people.
Today, she went to Zhuangzi with Nangong Yan specifically to see the living conditions of the villagers with her own eyes.
As soon as you step into the village, you will see a busy scene.
The villagers carried buckets of water on their shoulders and ran back and forth between the fields and the river. Every step they took was heavy and laborious.
Their faces were full of fatigue, and sweat kept sliding down their cheeks, soaking their clothes.
A gray-haired old man, hunched over, was carrying two full buckets of water and staggering.
A young man nearby hurried forward to support him and said, "Uncle Liu, you are so old, take a rest, I will help you carry the water."
Uncle Liu panted heavily, waved his hands and said, "Kid, no, the crops in the fields are waiting for water to save their lives, we can't delay."
Bai Linglong looked at this scene with a feeling of pity in her heart. Her eyes were slightly red. She said softly, "Your Highness, you see how hard they work. They spend so much energy irrigating the fields every day. If this continues for a long time, how can their bodies bear it?"
Nangong Yan looked solemn, sighed slightly, clenched his fists, and said: "I will definitely find a way to improve this situation and will never let the people work so hard."
At this moment, a clear electronic sound suddenly rang in Bai Linglong's mind, startling her slightly.
"Ding Dong - Detected that irrigation is difficult for the people, released the main task:
The host needs to design and manufacture water wheels to help people solve irrigation problems and promote agricultural development.
Rewards for completing the mission: 8,000 points, a mysterious skill book, and a random draw. ”
Bai Linglong blinked and thought to herself that she had been bound to this mysterious system for a long time and had completed many tasks.
Gaining points helped her redeem many rare treasures and practical skills.
It's just that this system has always been mysterious. Now that this task has been issued, it must be urgent to solve the irrigation problem. Once this waterwheel is completed, it will be a great benefit to the people.
Bai Linglong put down her fan, her expression became serious, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, I have found a way!
Waterwheel, we can make waterwheel to help people irrigate!
This is a water-lifting tool that utilizes the power of water flow, which can greatly save manpower. ”
Nangong Yan looked at the light in his wife's eyes, his heart full of admiration, and nodded, "If you have an idea, you might as well give it a try. This king fully supports you."
Bai Linglong got up immediately, lit the candle, ground ink and spread paper.
Relying on her memory, she drew the blueprint of the waterwheel stroke by stroke.
She marked every detail of the huge wheels, staggered scrapers, and stable brackets, and wrote notes on the side:
The waterwheel should be made of solid wood, with a wheel diameter of about 10 meters and evenly spaced scrapers to ensure water lifting efficiency;
The bracket must be strong enough to withstand the impact of water flow.
The next morning, the sun shone on the palace.
Bai Linglong handed the finished blueprint to Nangong Yan and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, this waterwheel is of vital importance to the people.
You must present it to the emperor this morning and ask the Ministry of Works and the Department of Heavenly Works to assist in its production. ”
Nangong Yan took the blueprint, examined it carefully, and then held Bai Linglong's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, this matter concerns people's livelihood, and I will do my best to promote it."
At the morning court session, Nangong Yan stepped out, held up the blueprint with both hands, and reported the matter to the emperor: "Father, I have something important to report.
Nowadays, irrigation is difficult for the people. Princess Linglong cares about the people and designed an irrigation tool called waterwheel, which may help the people solve their urgent needs. ”
When the emperor heard this, his expression brightened up, and he immediately summoned the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Works, and the Director of the Ministry of Heavenly Works to come forward and take a look.
The Minister of Agriculture took the blueprint, frowned, and said, "This waterwheel seems feasible, but the manufacturing process is complicated, many materials are required, and the size is huge, so it is not easy to manufacture."
The Minister of Works echoed, "Your Majesty, making such a large waterwheel requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and we also need to find suitable craftsmen. I'm afraid it will take a long time."
The Director of the Ministry of Heavenly Works stroked his beard, thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, although it is difficult to make, if this tool can really solve the irrigation problem, it will be of great benefit to the development of agriculture in our dynasty. I think it is worth a try."
The emperor nodded slightly, his eyes firmly fixed as he said, "Since this is a matter concerning the livelihood of the people, I approve it.
The Minister of Agriculture, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Natural Resources immediately set to work to make the waterwheel as soon as possible. ”
After receiving the order, the Grand Minister of Agriculture immediately discussed it with the Minister of Works and the Supervisor of the Ministry of Heavenly Works.
The three of them gathered together and studied the drawings carefully. The Minister of Agriculture said: "Let's quickly arrange the staff and start preparing the materials.
The wood should be thick and water-resistant, and the craftsmen should be exquisitely crafted. ”
The Minister of Industry nodded and said, "I will go to the workshop of the Ministry of Industry to select craftsmen, make a list of materials, and prepare them as soon as possible."
The supervisor of Tiangongchu Zhengze said: "I am responsible for technical guidance to ensure the production process is correct."
After that, craftsmen from the Sinong Department, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Heavenly Works began to work intensively on the production.
The emperor was concerned about this matter and visited the production site many times to check on the progress.
Looking at those scattered huge parts, the emperor was full of expectations. Every time he told the craftsmen to be careful and finish the work as soon as possible.
The craftsmen worked together day and night.
During the production process, problems arose one after another.
The wood is difficult to fit together when spliced, the incorrect installation angle of the scraper affects the water lifting effect, and the stability of the bracket needs to be strengthened.
But the craftsmen did not back down, and under the leadership of the Supervisor of Tiangongchu, they kept trying to improve.
We adjusted the wood cutting method, tested the scraper angle, and reinforced the support structure.
After several days of hard work, the waterwheel was finally completed.
When Bai Linglong learned about the waterwheel and its manufacture, she immediately sent people to transport the waterwheel to the village outside the capital, where farmland was concentrated and needed waterwheel for irrigation the most.
When the water truck arrived at Zhuangzi, it was lunch time.
When the people in Zhuangzi heard the commotion outside, they put down their bowls and chopsticks and went out to check.
I saw a huge carriage slowly approaching, loaded with a huge, oddly shaped object. The huge wooden wheels and some bracket parts could be clearly seen.
"What is this?
Such a big wheel. ”
A young farmer pointed at the waterwheel and asked curiously with a puzzled look on his face.
"I've never seen it before. Could it be some new farm tool? But it doesn't look like one."
An old man squinted his eyes, tried to measure, and shook his head and said.
The news spread like wildfire, and villagers from nearby villages came one after another. Soon, most of the people in the village gathered around, and everyone was talking and guessing what this mysterious object was.
"It can't be something like that, a big guy is needed in the battle, right?"
A burly man scratched his head and said loudly.
"Pah, pah, pah, in this peaceful and prosperous age, why would we need to fight for something? Let me see, maybe it's a treasure that the princess brought to us."
A woman quickly retorted, her eyes full of expectation.
At this time, a young woman in the crowd shouted at the top of her voice: "Don't make blind guesses, just ask the people who are coming and you'll know."
Under the command of the Minister of Works, everyone unloaded the waterwheel from the carriage and pushed it to the riverside.
Nangong Yan looked at the huge waterwheel in front of him and couldn't help but exclaimed: "You are really smart. This waterwheel is so magnificent, it will definitely play a big role!"
Bai Linglong rushed to the scene. She looked at the water truck in front of her, her heart full of expectations.
She found a suitable location and directed the people to dig a canal to divert the river water.
Everyone responded, took hoes and shovels, and worked together to dig the canal in a short while.
Bai Linglong directed the group of people to install the waterwheel. She stood aside and shouted in an orderly manner: "Listen carefully, everyone, stand up this big wheel first, be careful not to damage it!
Okay, fix the shaft..." Under her command, everyone worked together to assemble the waterwheel bit by bit.
After the waterwheel was assembled, it was such a huge thing that people standing next to it had to look up to see the top.
The people gathered around, looking curiously at this thing they had never seen before.
An old lady in the crowd, leaning on a cane, tremblingly walked forward, her eyes wide open, and said in surprise: "What the hell is this?
It's so big, what's the use of it? ”
Bai Linglong smiled and walked to the old lady, patiently explaining: "Auntie, this is called a waterwheel. It is used to help us bring water from the river to the fields to irrigate the crops. In the future, we don't have to work so hard to carry water."
The old lady said doubtfully: "Is it really so magical?
How can we bring water to the fields? ”
At this moment, "It's moving, it's moving!" Suddenly, people shouted excitedly.
Everyone's eyes were immediately focused on the waterwheel. When the water flowed over the axle, the clutch drove the wiper blade to rotate, slowly bringing the water to a higher place and then flowing into the irrigation channel.
"Look! The water is being transported up there!"
"It really can bring water to the fields, it's amazing!"
The people talked about it excitedly, and some were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes.
A Chinese farmer lamented: "I have been worried about carrying water for irrigation all my life.
I didn't expect to see such a magical thing today. I don't have to fetch water so hard every day anymore! ”
"Yes, this is all thanks to the princess!"
"Princess Zhennan is truly our great benefactor, a deity!"
The people cheered one after another. Everyone was shocked by this magical waterwheel.
The official of the Ministry of Agriculture looked at the waterwheel in operation, his face flushed with excitement, and he turned around and ran towards the capital, shouting, "Benefits will last for generations, benefits will last for generations!
I have to hurry to the palace to report to the emperor! ”
Bai Linglong stood aside, watching the waterwheel running smoothly, her heart filled with relief.
She sighed from the bottom of her heart that the working people in ancient times were indeed full of wisdom. As long as they were given a direction, they could create miracles.
Just as she was about to turn around and leave, a voice rang out among the crowd:
"This is what the princess came up with. This is what the princess drew and paid someone to make. We can live a good life, all thanks to the princess!"
"Princess Zhennan is so blessed. With her around, our lives will surely get better and better!"
"Yes, we must thank the princess in the future!"
The people's gratitude was beyond words. Bai Linglong felt warm in her heart as she looked at these simple people.
At this time, the system prompt sounded in her mind: "Ding Dong - Congratulations to the host for completing the task, and you will get 8000 points, a mysterious skill book, and a random draw."
Bai Linglong was delighted, knowing that her efforts were recognized.
After returning to the palace, Bai Linglong told Li Ma and Xiao Yue what happened today in detail.
After hearing this, Nanny Li said with admiration, "The princess cares about the people. Such a kind act will surely bring great blessings."
Xiao Yue said on the side: "The princess is amazing. She can come up with such a magical thing to help everyone."
Bai Linglong smiled and touched Xiaoyue's head: "This is not just my own hard work, it's the result of everyone's hard work together."
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