"Madam, you are so concerned about our affairs! We should also go and take a look. Even if we can't help much, we can learn something. Next time, you won't have to worry so much!"
"Yes, that's what I thought!"
Everyone talked at once, and soon they all followed Shen Ningsi up the mountain.
Shen Ning wanted to ask these people to go back, but no one listened to her.
The eyes that everyone looked at her with were so bright and scary.
Shen Ningsi walked around the mountain and talked to these people about the habits of beets, planting methods, and precautions.
Everyone listened very carefully.
Shen Ningsi walked around and found that although the beets on the mountain were alive, they were a little wilted.
It clearly looks like there is a lack of water.
"These beets are short of water."
Shen Ningsi frowned after he finished speaking. The land at the foot of the mountain was fine, but it would be as difficult as climbing to the sky to carry water from the land on the mountain.
Most of the people who can come here have some disabilities. The men are okay, they can grit their teeth and water all the beets in their fields. Unfortunately, they have some shortcomings of their own.
It would be too difficult for a woman to carry water up the mountain!
"Ma'am, these beets are starving. We'll keep them well-watered no matter what!"
The beets they planted were not only their own hopes, but also their wife's expectations for them.
"Don't worry about fetching water. I'll go to the mountain and think of a solution."
After Shen Ningsi finished speaking, he called Liu to follow him up the mountain.
The villagers have been active in this area of the mountain these days, so there are no large wild beasts at all, otherwise they would have come down and hurt people long ago.
Shen Ningsi and Liu were walking one after the other, and Liu was full of doubts.
Tang Qi looked around, trying to find out if there was any water source on the mountain. If there was, he could divert the spring water down from the mountain so that the soldiers and their families wouldn't have to work so hard to carry water.
But after searching for a long time, Tang Qi found nothing.
"Madam, it's getting dark. Why don't we go back first? Otherwise, even if there are no large wild animals at night, there will still be snakes, insects, rats and ants. It will be enough for us to drink a pot."
Liu was tired after walking for most of the day, and it was getting dark. As a woman, she was still a little worried.
"Okay, I'll make a mark here and come back to take a look tomorrow."
Shen Ningsi did not give up.
If she gave up, it would mean that the soldiers would have to fetch water from the mountain.
Shen Ningsi just rested for one night, and the next day he went up the mountain secretly without calling anyone.
She spent the whole night last night thinking about how to find water in the mountains.
The basic law of groundwater development in the mountains is mainly precipitation, followed by surface river water, rice field irrigation and channel leakage.
There is basically no irrigation leakage in the farmland on this mountain.
But maybe there will be some natural lakes or something on the top of the mountain.
Shen Ningsi did not have a very good relationship with the villagers of Wanning Village, so he did not know what was happening on the mountain.
However, she believed that with her knowledge, as long as there was a living water source on the mountain, she would be able to find it.
Shen Ningsi walked for a while and received the place where he was yesterday.
At this time, she suddenly discovered that the surrounding trees seemed to be much more lush than those at the foot of the mountain. Seeing this, Shen Ningsi suddenly felt a hint of joy in her heart.
If she was right, there must be water sources in these wooded areas.
However, when so many people died in the last drought, the villagers of Wanning Village were unable to find this water source.
Shen Ningsi felt that if he wanted to find it, he would have to put in a lot of effort.
She walked around, using her knowledge to quickly determine which place had more water.
As the saying goes, God will not let down those who work hard. When the sun was high in the sky, they actually found a source of water.
Shen Ningsi saw a small lake deep in the densely vegetated woods. The water in it was crystal clear and fish were swimming around from time to time.
That leader looked like he weighed several kilograms.
Seeing the fish, Shen Ningsi suddenly felt a little greedy.
Then I started thinking about what method I could use, as these little fish looked lazy.
But if you want to catch them, it will probably take some effort.
Shen Ningsi suddenly thought of the fishing net, but there was definitely no fishing net here at the moment. If he went back, it would take half a day.
"Are you craving fish?"
At this moment, Gu Hong's voice suddenly sounded from behind her.
Shen Ningsi looked over immediately.
"What brought you here?"
Shen Ningsi looked at Gu Hong in surprise
"I just went to the yard to look for you. Everyone said you were out. Liu said you went up the mountain yesterday, so I came up to try my luck. I didn't expect to see you here."
Gu Hong said with a smile, and there was joy in his eyes.
"You've come just in time. Look how clear the water is. The fish here must be hard to find. I suspect this is connected to an underground river in this mountain."
After Shen Ningsi finished speaking, Gu Hong immediately understood what she meant.
"I'm going to catch two fish first!"
Gu Hong jumped out after he finished speaking, and in a short while, he had already caught a few small fish in his hands, and walked in front of Shen Ningsi again.
"You're so quick! These fish look plump and delicious. There's running water nearby. If we look around a bit, we'll definitely find a source of water. Then we can irrigate our crops!"
Shen Ningsi was very sure of his thoughts at this moment, and the expression on his face brightened.
"Okay, I'll skewer these fish first and then make soup for the kids at noon."
After Gu Hong finished speaking, he pulled a handful of grass nearby, picked up the fish with swift hands and feet, and then put it aside, and then carefully observed the small lake where the fish had just been.
If the water in this lake alone is not enough to irrigate these lands, they need to find a source of fresh water, and all problems will be solved.
"Gu Hong, you are a martial arts expert. Listen carefully to the direction of the water flow. You might find something!"
Shen Ning said this seriously, and Gu Hong nodded after listening.
Then he held his breath and listened carefully to everything around him, including the rustling of the wind and the sound of flowing water.
Shen Ningsi stood aside and didn't even dare to breathe, but watched very seriously.
It was unknown how much time had passed, but Gu Hong, who had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and walked in one direction.
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