Chapter 258 Waterwheel
In the following period, considering that it was related to spring plowing, Zhou Xu asked Zhuang Mengdie to pull in all the qualified workers in the equipment department to help, so that the waterwheel could be built in the shortest possible time.
Although this was the first time they built a waterwheel, they could actually make each of its parts by taking it apart, so that wasn't a problem.
With sufficient manpower, manufacturing efficiency cannot be slow.
The material is mainly lighter bamboo, with some wood parts. After a period of time, all the parts are quickly completed.
Zhou Xu called for two ox carts and pulled all the parts to the side of the canal, so that they could install them directly after they were assembled.
The commotion here attracted a lot of people's attention.
But unfortunately, it is the spring ploughing season and everyone in the village is busy. At most, they will just take a few more glances when passing by, and then quickly go about their own business.
During this time, Zhou Xu and his colleagues ignored the gazes from the passing villagers, and their attention was completely focused on the work at hand.
First, build the support. In order to ensure that their waterwheel can operate stably and for a long time, the support must be strong.
For this purpose, Zhou Xu called the construction team over to help in advance.
From last year to now, they have built so many houses, and now they are very experienced in this area.
By the time their water truck reached the assembly stage, the construction team had already set up the support.
Next, the members of the equipment department headed by Zhuang Mengdie also moved very efficiently.
Considering that it was a waterwheel, the adhesive developed when making bamboo bows might not work well. So after the design drawings of the waterwheel fell into Zhuang Mengdie's hands, according to Zhou Xu's instructions, Zhuang Mengdie directly changed its assembly method to a mortise and tenon structure.
Wooden wedges are also driven into some important parts to enhance their firmness.
With the support as the foundation, an entire waterwheel was quickly built.
At this moment, the members of the equipment department, including Zhuang Mengdie, who had been busy for the whole morning, looked at the thing that had kept them busy until now, and for a moment, they didn't know what to say.
The expressions on their faces can be summed up in three words: "And then?"
Obviously, none of them knew what to do next, and they didn't even know whether this thing was done. There were question marks written all over their foreheads.
Seeing this, Zhou Xu glanced at the two subordinates beside him.
"Go, pick up the bucket, fetch some water, and pour it into the bucket."
After receiving the order, the two subordinates did not dare to delay and hurried over with buckets to fetch water.
During this period, Zhuang Mengdie and the others' attention naturally fell on the two men.
They filled two buckets with lake water, stood beside the waterwheel, supported themselves, and poured the water into the bucket.
Soon, a cry of surprise rang out from the crowd.
After pouring the water, the waterwheel began to turn slowly with a "clicking" sound.
This causes the water buckets to sink into the lake one by one, and in the process of rotation, they continuously divert the water in the lake into the canal!
This was an incredible scene, causing everyone in the Equipment Department to exclaim in surprise. Even after seeing it with their own eyes, they could not explain how it was done.
Among them, Zhuang Mengdie looked directly at Zhou Xu, her bright big eyes full of curiosity.
"Chief, how on earth did you do this?!"
Zhuang Mengdie's question made everyone prick up their ears unconsciously.
"You see that water bucket? When water is poured into it, its weight changes, causing it to sink and drive the waterwheel to turn..."
Zhou Xu did not use any words that the primitive people would definitely not understand, and tried his best to make the matter simple and easy to understand.
But even so, most people still failed to understand the principle behind it and were confused. Only Zhuang Mengdie had a thoughtful look on his face.
For Zhou Xu, this was enough.
The development and progress of a civilization depends on the strength of everyone, but to lead a civilization in progress requires a few, or even very few, talented people.
And Zhuang Mengdie is undoubtedly among them.
As long as she can open up this line of thinking, she will be able to apply what she has learned to many related facilities in a short period of time.
At the same time, in the fields outside Black Moon Village...
After a period of time, the farmers led by Zhao Geng have become able to operate the plow skillfully and are now busy in the fields.
At this moment, a farmer who went to a nearby shed to drink water seemed to have seen something, his face suddenly changed, and he immediately shouted...
“Water, there is water!!”
The shouting here quickly attracted Zhao Geng's attention. He put down the plow and ran to the canal.
Upon closer inspection, water was indeed flowing into the canal, which had never had any water since it was dug.
This discovery made Zhao Geng subconsciously look up at the source of the canal.
It was no secret in Black Moon Village that their leader had built a waterwheel at the source, and Zhao Geng couldn't have been unaware of it.
But he has always been a pragmatist. The people from the equipment department were building a waterwheel, and he couldn't help much just standing by. And on their side, the farming group had large tracts of land waiting for them to reclaim and cultivate.
Instead of standing there and joining in the fun, I might as well cultivate more land. Until now...
"The lake water is pouring in!"
At this moment, Zhao Geng became completely excited and shouted as he ran.
As the Minister of Agriculture, he could not be unaware of how much convenience diverting water into the canal would provide for their farming work!
At this moment, Zhao Geng, who had been busy for the whole morning, seemed to have endless energy and ran to the waterwheel in one breath.
At this moment, the waterwheel was running loudly, continuously directing more lake water into the canal.
Zhao Geng was amazed by the running waterwheel. He couldn't imagine how this thing was made.
"How about it? This is the second good thing I prepared for you!"
Seeing Zhao Geng, Zhou Xu walked over with a smile, ignoring Zhuang Mengdie who was lost in thought.
"Amazing, amazing, Chief! How on earth did you do it?!"
As he spoke, Zhao Geng knelt down before Zhou Xu. Apart from kneeling down, he didn't know how else to express his admiration for Zhou Xu.
Seeing this, other members of the equipment department around followed suit and knelt down.
Although this waterwheel can be considered as made by them, everyone knows who is the real master! (End of this chapter)
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