The cannon fodder through the book will live to the end

After Tao Anran comforted the two carpenters and asked them to think about it, he left the courtyard.If he stayed any longer, those two would still be uneasy.However, he still told Bai Lu to let the carpenters take care of their food and daily life, so that they could concentrate on making waterwheels, and hoped that they could make them as soon as possible.

After returning to Xueji Courtyard, not long after, it was evening.Tao Anran lay on the bed and began to miss Xiao Jingyu.The first day he was away, I missed him, and wondered if he slept well in the barracks?When can I come back?

In the night without Xiao Jingyu, Tao Anran suffered from insomnia, but the next day was about to start a new busy day.He first checked the progress of the two carpenters, and didn't stay too long, for fear of putting too much pressure on them.However, when he encountered questions, he would rack his brains to recall his memories and give them answers.

After repeated debugging and running-in for several days, Xiao Jingyu has not returned yet, but the reduced version of the waterwheel is ready.This was accomplished under the witness of Tao Anran, and he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.He turned the bearings, and the waterwheel could turn easily without a sense of stagnation.At this point, it shows that the waterwheel has a high probability of success.Still have to try it in the water though.

Tao Anran deliberately asked someone to dig a hole under the pool, filled it with water, and then carried the water truck over.Put the lower half of the waterwheel into the pit, supported by brackets on both sides.As the water in the pool slowly flows down, the water wheel under the waterwheel starts to rotate, and the bamboo tube begins to be filled with water, and then the water is sent to a high place from bottom to top.

Seeing the pool water flowing to a higher place, Tao Anran breathed a sigh of relief, and finally made the waterwheel.Then it will be easy.

But he was relieved, and the other people present were all dumbfounded.Not only the two carpenters, Bai Lu Hanlu beside him, but also Steward Li and others who came over curious to see what happened.

"This, this is a miracle. It's a miracle that it can move by itself without manpower!" This is Li Butler who started to speak incoherently.

Old Wutou didn't know what he had done until now, and he couldn't help crying.All carpenters regard Master Lu Ban as their patriarch. Although it is impossible to be as smart and talented as the patriarch, they must do something different to be a carpenter in vain.Today he finally did it.

With old Wu's eyesight, he could tell what it was used for at a glance.With this thing, it will not be difficult to irrigate fertile fields.

The old Wu head pulled the equally excited Wu Er Er to salute Tao Anran solemnly. Tao Anran was startled, and quickly supported him and asked, "Hurry up, what are you doing?"

Old Wutou insisted on finishing a ceremony, and then said: "Thank you, Princess, for allowing the old father and son to make this wonderful thing. This thing is beneficial to the country and the people, but it came from the hands of the old father and son. The old man has already died without regret. In the future If you can leave your name in history, the old man will also be honored by the princess."

Tao Anran quickly replied: "You don't need to be so modest, I just provided a simple blueprint, the important thing is that you father and son have skills and intelligence to make this waterwheel. I should thank you. And this waterwheel is just The pumping capacity of the test product is too low. I need to trouble you to make a big waterwheel, about one foot high. It is best to make the parts first, and then take it to the outskirts of the field for installation and use."

Old Wutou quickly agreed, "This is what it should be, I'll do it now." After speaking, he was going to take Wu Lao Er back to the side courtyard to continue working.

Seeing this, Tao Anran quickly persuaded: "Don't be in a hurry. It's time for dinner too. You have worked hard for a few days, so you can eat first and then get busy."

He has seen the hard work of the carpenter in the past few days, and now the finished product is finally produced, and he only needs to copy it later.He can't make people exhausted, otherwise the gain will outweigh the loss.

Seeing that the old carpenter didn't even want to eat, Tao Anran was still waiting to persuade him, when he heard someone shouting from behind: "Of course."

Tao Anran turned her head in surprise, and it turned out that Xiao Jingyu had returned after leaving the mansion for a few days.He hurried forward and shouted: "The prince is back! Are you tired, thirsty, have you eaten yet?"

After finishing talking, tell people to get things.

When Xiao Jingyu saw Wang Hao's concerned question, his heart warmed up.He stopped other people's salutes, and quickly said: "Don't be so anxious, I'm neither tired nor thirsty. But just after I came back, Ranran gave me another big surprise!"

Xiao Jingyu stayed in the barracks for a few days, observing the situation of the farm every day.He sent people deep into the grassland to see the situation on the Turkic side.And not only in Yunzhou, but also in Youzhou around the northwest, he also asked people to quickly investigate.It's just that the situation is not very optimistic.

Later, he sent a letter asking Qian Mancang to lead the caravan and carefully purchase large quantities of grain.He used most of the money he earned before.But it is not yet known whether a large amount of grain can be purchased smoothly in the future.

Xiao Jingyu looked at the increasingly hot weather, but his heart was colder than severe winter.If there is really a severe drought as the military adviser said, then his many years of preparation will fall short.How could this not make his heart bleed.

Although he was anxious, he also knew that it was useless to be anxious.So he and the military adviser got some breaths, and then returned to the palace, preparing to report the drought to the capital for help when the situation was really serious.Although it may be accused of mismanagement, it is the last resort.As the king of Zhenbei, he must not let the people under his rule be reduced to the point of wandering around.

But Xiao Jingyu never expected that when he returned to the mansion to look for the princess, he saw such a surprise.

When he first arrived here, no one noticed him, and everyone seemed to be watching a strange thing that looked like a wheel.When he was about to call out to the princess, he saw an old man bowing to the princess.

He knew that the princess had never paid attention to these etiquettes.Sure enough, the concubine stopped the old man from saluting, but when the old man insisted on saluting, he heard the whole story, and at the same time saw clearly the function of that wheel-like thing.

There are many highlands in the northwest, and there has never been much rain.Even in bumper harvest years, field irrigation has always been a major problem for the common people.If there are many men in the family, they can carry water for irrigation.If there are old, young, women and children in the family, the fields are mostly crops such as sorghum that are resistant to drought.This will ensure that the family will not starve to death.

But now that there are such irrigation tools that can pump water from low places to high places, I am afraid that good fields will increase and wasteland will decrease from now on.Especially in the current drought year, I don't know how many fields and lives can be saved.

Seeing that Xiao Jingyu was staring at the waterwheel, Tao Anran quickly explained: "My lord, this is a waterwheel. You can also see that it can irrigate the fields without manpower."

Xiao Jingyu nodded, and before he could say anything, Wang Hao mysteriously pulled him aside and said softly, "My lord, do you know? It hasn't rained much this year, and it seems that there may be a severe drought. We have to do well." Prepare."

Xiao Jingyu's eyes flashed, and he also said softly: "Of course, you also know."

Tao Anran immediately realized that Xiao Jingyu already knew about it.He said quickly: "So you already know. Is this what you are doing when you go out these days?"

Xiao Jingyu nodded, and then said: "Of course, I have already sent people to buy food and prepare it first. And you, the water truck, came in time. However, you are really my lucky star!"

Tao Anran felt a little embarrassed by what was said, and quickly said, "I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants."

Regardless of whether Xiao Jingyu understood or not, he continued: "This can only be regarded as a waterwheel model. If it is to be used in the field, it must be at least one foot high. Normally, no manpower is needed, and only the power of water flow is enough. If you want to be fast One point, it can also be powered by livestock pulling at the bearing. When not in use, it can also be used for grinding."

Xiao Jingyu nodded and said in admiration, "It's still thoughtful."

The two chatted a lot, only to find that the two carpenters had been left aside when they turned around.

Tao Anran glanced at Xiao Jingyu, and Xiao Jingyu immediately said understandingly: "I already know what you two are capable of. I hope you two will continue to work on this waterwheel. There is just one thing, before the matter is completed, I don't want anyone to know about it." Where did this water wheel come from? If anyone else knows where this water wheel came from, I only ask you. Of course, if the two of you live in peace and contentment, you can tell me what reward you want at that time."

After being told this, the younger Wu's second child suddenly trembled a little.It was still the old Wutou who quickly assured: "I will keep my mouth shut. I will immediately go to work on the waterwheel."

Seeing their terrified appearance, Tao Anran quickly ordered: "Hurry up and get someone to deliver food to Master Wu and the others, let them finish eating first before getting busy."

The old Wu head took Wu's second child and hurriedly withdrew while thanking him.He didn't wipe the sweat from his forehead until he got to the courtyard where the two of them usually lived these days.It's because he is obsessed with ghosts, and he actually wants to make a name in history.

How could he have made the waterwheel without the drawings and explanations from the princess.And if the concubine is not looking for their father and son, but other carpenters can also make waterwheels.Then what's the matter with them!

Unexpectedly, when he was old, he still couldn't see the word fame and fortune clearly.

Wu Laoer said a little indignantly: "Father, it took us several days and nights to finally make the waterwheel. And if others know that we made the waterwheel, it will be really beautiful. Just like It turned out that Liu Laosi, who built the house, had brought in countless apprentices since he knew how to build a kang. Now when he goes out, no one knows him, and he doesn’t call him Master Liu. Now he is gone.”

Although what his son said was what he thought in his heart before, he still patted Wu Lao Er's forehead and scolded: "What are you talking about? Do you have the ability of Liu Lao Si? And if there is no blueprint and explanation given by the princess, Can you make a waterwheel? We are ordinary carpenters, and it is our honor to see and even make a waterwheel with our own hands. Brother, don’t let the benefits in front of you blind your eyes!"

Wu Lao Er was woken up by the beating, and realized that he was indeed blinded by the sudden benefits.He immediately felt ashamed and quickly admitted his mistake.

The food outside the door was delivered in time, and the two hurriedly ate first, and after eating, they couldn't wait to continue working.

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