When a minister in charge of flood control and disaster relief in Wei witnessed the operation of the hydroelectric power station, he immediately realized its huge potential in flood control and disaster relief. Often, some places are devastated by floods because there is no facility to control the river water level, resulting in the inability to drain the water in time, and ultimately causing losses to the people.
The construction of a hydroelectric power station can not only generate the electricity that Your Majesty mentioned, but also build an efficient water conservancy system that can effectively store water during droughts. If a flood occurs, the hydroelectric power station can control the water level of the river downstream of the hydroelectric power station. At that time, when the hydroelectric power station controls the flood level, the court can organize the relocation and rescue of the people downstream, thereby greatly reducing the losses caused by natural disasters.
Only after all the people downstream have been moved to a safe place will the hydroelectric power station start to release floodwaters by opening the gates. This way, the flood can be effectively controlled while ensuring the safety of the people downstream, which is truly killing two birds with one stone.
The minister immediately submitted a memorial to Chu Fan, requesting that such hydroelectric power stations be built on all the major rivers in Wei State. This would not only provide Wei State with a steady supply of electricity, but would also greatly enhance Wei State's flood prevention and disaster relief capabilities.
Chu Fan, after hearing the minister's report, found it quite plausible. In a world without modern disaster prevention technology and facilities, building a hydroelectric power station could indeed revolutionize Wei's water conservancy projects. Furthermore, Wei lacked the advanced electrical equipment found on Blue Planet. If the only goal was to provide incandescent light bulbs for the people, building hydroelectric power stations along the rivers within Wei's borders could provide the electricity needs of the people in its cities.
Chu Fan agreed to the minister's request and asked the Ministry of Personnel to help plan and implement the grand plan of building hydroelectric power stations on the major rivers of Wei State. At the same time, he asked the Ministry of Works to start building more hydroelectric generators, which played a decisive role in this matter.
When Chu Fan was about to hold his wedding with Wen Xuexuan, the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry had already led the workers to use copper wire to connect the wiring from the connection port of the hydroelectric power station to the palace little by little. However, after trying it, Chu Fan did not directly turn on all the lights in the palace on a large scale.
When the craftsmen connected the copper wires, the lights in the palace came on. This made everyone in the palace exclaim in amazement. They had never thought that there was such a magical thing in this world.
Liu Xueyu, with her big belly, looked at the lights in front of her, a happy smile on her face. She came to Chu Fan and whispered, "Husband, you are really amazing. You can even make such a treasure."
Chu Fan smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "This is all thanks to the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have been able to build the hydroelectric power station so quickly. And I wouldn't have been able to use this convenience."
At this time, Liu Ruyan, who was standing by, also spoke up, "Your Majesty, you are truly too polite. If it weren't for the blueprints you provided, the Ministry of Works wouldn't have been able to create such a treasure. I believe Your Majesty is constructing such a miraculous project not only to benefit the people, but also for Sister Liu Xueyu, right?"
Liu Xueyu didn't know why Liu Ruyan would link her to this matter, but when she thought that if Chu Fan really built such a miraculous project for her, she couldn't help but feel warm in her heart.
However, Liu Xueyu still opened her mouth to refute, "Sister Liu Ruyan, everything His Majesty does is for the people of Wei. His Majesty is not a tyrant. How could he build such a project for me personally?"
Liu Ruyan said, "Sister, you misunderstood. His Majesty is naturally concerned about the empire, but have you ever considered that you are almost ten months pregnant? If you were to give birth at night, without the hydroelectric power station and incandescent lamps built by His Majesty, the midwife would have to deliver the baby by candlelight, which would be quite dangerous."
With the advent of incandescent lamps, if women give birth at night, many risks will be reduced, and the midwife can operate more clearly to ensure the safety of mother and child. Therefore, what I just said about Your Majesty building water conservancy projects and incandescent lamps is for Sister Liu Xueyu, and also out of love for mothers and children all over the world."
After Liu Ruyan finished speaking, Liu Xueyu was completely convinced, and she felt that her choice was not wrong. Even though Chu Fan's talent and military strategy were overlooked when he was young, she had always firmly chosen Chu Fan. Now, he has not only proven his ability, but also demonstrated his deep love for his country and the world through his actions.
Chu Fan, listening to Liu Ruyan's words, was filled with emotion. He shared Liu Ruyan's thoughts: building these projects was not only for the prosperity of the country, but also to provide Liu Xueyu with a safe working environment.
Of course, Chu Fan’s best plan is to complete the system task before Liu Xueyu gives birth, so that Liu Xueyu can give birth smoothly under more advanced medical conditions.
However, we must take into account possible accidents in everything. If I am unable to complete the system tasks before Liu Xueyu gives birth, then these basic projects can greatly reduce the risks and ensure the safety of mother and child.
After a brief silence, Mu Xi spoke up, "Your Majesty, now that the hydroelectric power station is complete, can we prepare for Sister Wen's wedding?"
Chu Fan said, "Regarding the wedding with Wen Xuexuan, I have already negotiated with the Ministry of Rites. All you have to do is wait and see."
A few days later, Chu Fan and Wen Xuexuan's wedding went smoothly. After leaving the palace, Chu Fan went directly to Wen Xuexuan's home to pick her up, and finally stopped at the north gate of Kaifeng City. However, to highlight the magic of the lighting, Chu Fan's wedding did not begin until nightfall.
As Chu Fan and Wen Xuexuan began their journey through the north gate toward the Imperial Palace in the darkness, they had only taken a few steps when the incandescent lights on both sides of the road lit up. This sudden brightness shocked the people; they had never seen such bright lights at night. Furthermore, wherever His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine walked, two lights would illuminate, a feat unseen by a god.
When Chu Fan brought Wen Xuexuan to the huge square outside the palace, a huge incandescent lamp made by the Ministry of Industry was lit in the sky. For a moment, the people thought they were still in the daytime. When they came to their senses, they all knelt on the ground, kowtowing to the miracle that could turn night into day.
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