Chapter 723: A decision that went against our ancestors
Ji Yunhuan had the same idea. She could buy seeds and fertilizers, but Pingyang City had been suffering from drought for a long time. Without water, nothing could be planted.
The water transmitted by the bronze mirror could only meet daily life needs. It was not enough to wet the land, let alone fill the ditches and irrigate the crops.
The local news was being broadcast on TV. In order to hold the marathon, artificial weather intervention measures would be taken, costing more than two million yuan. However, the sky was clear on the day of the marathon and there was no impact at all.
Ji Yunhuan's eyes lit up. She could still afford more than two million. She could create some artificial rainfall to moisten the dry farmland so that she could plant crops.
She immediately looked up some information online and called Huo Xiao with a bronze mirror, "Little General! Little General! Are you asleep?"
Huo Xiao was always on the alert and had very light sleep. He woke up immediately when he heard the sound and reached out to touch the sword under his pillow. When he heard that it was the god calling him, Huo Xiao immediately relaxed and couldn't help but smile.
"I am here, what do you want from the gods?"
Ji Yunhuan said excitedly: "I have an idea. We can create artificial rainfall! We can spread catalysts through airplanes, anti-aircraft guns or rockets to change the physical properties of clouds and promote precipitation. The next rain will be much faster than my water transportation, and the entire Pingyang City can be covered."
"Are there any clouds over Pingyang City? If there are, it will rain!"
Huo Xiao was shocked. The gods were really powerful and could even call the wind and rain.
There was a severe drought across the country. The Emperor of the Xia Kingdom and the princes of various countries were praying for rain. The people also placed their hopes on gods and Buddhas. Temples were very popular, and rituals for praying for rain were performed one after another, but there was still no rain.
In the end, it could only be attributed to punishment from heaven. The emperor even issued an edict of repentance, but it still failed to move heaven. Drought and famine were common in various places.
"Yes! There are clouds over Pingyang City. The weather is very hot and dry. It hasn't rained for months. The river has dried up and even the wells can't pump water. We have to rely on the gods to give us water. Otherwise, I don't know how many people would have died of thirst."
"The gods have not slept yet so late, they must be worried about the people of Pingyang City, Xiao has already spread the word of the gods to the people, and the people have spontaneously built a temple for the gods, and it is almost finished. Please show your power and make it rain as soon as possible."
Ji Yunhuan glanced at the wall clock. It was only ten o'clock, so it was still early to go to bed.
"I'm a night owl. Going to bed at midnight, which is three o'clock in the morning, is considered early. I have to have a midnight snack before going to bed, but it's not as serious as forgetting to eat and sleep."
"I'm getting hungry from all that talking. Wait for me for a moment. I'll order some barbecue to satisfy my craving, and then we can chat slowly."
Ji Yunhuan quickly placed an order for a barbecue, and made a note not to ring the doorbell and to leave it directly at the door.
After inviting the bodyguard back last time, she also invited back the housekeeper and chef who had worked at home for many years, and the villa became lively again.
When the chef met her, she said that she had lost weight. She prepared rich and delicious meals for her three times a day. Although the food at home was very healthy, it couldn't stop Ji Yunhuan from craving for junk food.
Every time she wanted to eat takeout, her aunt would look at her with resentment, as if she was going to cheat on her, so Ji Yunhuan could only eat secretly at night.
Ji Yunhuan groped his way to the door like a thief, and carefully carried the takeaway back to the house. He relied on the light of his mobile phone to illuminate the whole process and did not dare to turn on the lights. Finally, he returned to the room on the second floor with the barbecue safely.
Ten skewers of beef, ten skewers of mutton, ten skewers of meat tendons, spicy roasted potatoes, soft and fragrant roasted eggplants, roasted green peppers, roasted corn, roasted squid...
Some cold cucumber salad to relieve the greasiness, and a few bottles of frozen wheat juice!
Ji Yunhuan's mouth was almost watering. She generously gave half of it to Huo Xiao and said with a smile, "I'll treat you to a midnight snack!"
Huo Xiao smelled a strong fragrance and couldn't help swallowing.
"Thank you, God. You're welcome, Xiao."
Huo Xiao had never eaten such delicious barbecue. The army would also hunt prey to satisfy their hunger, but none of them tasted as good as this. Every bite was a pleasure.
The spicy taste bloomed on the tip of Huo Xiao's tongue. It was so spicy that he couldn't stand it, but the spicier it was, the better it tasted, and he couldn't stop eating it.
With a sizzle, Ji Yunhuan opened a can of beer. She seemed to see a vague white figure in the bronze mirror, but it quickly disappeared and the bronze mirror remained grey.
"Young General, are you wearing white clothes?"
Huo Xiao nodded, "Yes, can the gods see Xiao?"
Ji Yunhuan felt relieved, as long as it wasn't haunted.
"It's still unclear now. I guess the higher the merit, the clearer it will be. Maybe one day we can meet face to face. Now it's like we're just online friends and we can't even see each other."
"It would be even better if I could visit your world, but the Six Kingdoms period was very chaotic. I am a timid person, afraid of death and injury. I will wait until you unify the world and there is no more war before I go over to play."
"Although your technology is not as good as modern technology, there are still many things that are not available in modern times. I have traveled to many places around the world, but I have never traveled to ancient times. Traveling across time and space must be very interesting."
Huo Xiao stared at the dark bronze mirror, his gaze seemed to transcend time and space and fall on Ji Yunhuan.
The ancestor of the Huo family followed King Wei Wu to build great achievements. It has been passed down to him, and he is already the fourth generation. He upholds his father's will, defends Pingyang City, resists foreign enemies, and protects the country. All members of the Huo family have short lives, and being buried on the battlefield seems to be the final destination of every member of the Huo family.
But the words of the gods woke him up. Why must the Huo family be inferior to others? Why was the Huo family army so brave and fearless in the front, but was abandoned by the people in Wangdu City? His father died in the battle, but he was not given a title, no honor, only reprimands!
Huo Xiao burned three incense sticks in front of his father's spirit tablet and made a decision that went against his ancestors.
"The world is in chaos, rituals and music are broken, and the vassal states are ruling their own territories. Although Xiao's family background is not as good as that of the other vassal states, he also loves the people. Are there any different kinds of kings, princes, generals, and ministers? Why can't I unify the country?"
"With the help of the gods, Xiao will surely be strong and invincible!"
"God, please rest assured that Xiao will definitely fulfill your wish. When that day comes, the world will be peaceful and the people will be happy. Please pray that the gods will come."
Ji Yunhuan touched the bronze mirror with his beer bottle and said with a smile, "Cheers! We agreed that you must live well. I am still looking forward to traveling to ancient times."
Huo Xiao opened a can of beer, held the beer in both hands and touched the bronze mirror, and said solemnly: "Xiao will definitely live up to your expectations."
The cold liquid slides into the stomach, it is icy and spicy, with bubbles surging, it is particularly comfortable!
“Good wine!”
The two of them ate and drank until midnight. Ji Yunhuan burped and went to bed holding the bronze mirror.
"Plane and rockets are hard to come by, so it's more realistic to launch anti-aircraft guns. We also need to buy shells, but these things are not like food, which can be bought casually. I'll think of a solution tomorrow."
"Good night, my little general~"
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