Han Yong waved his hand, and the two healthy servants stepped back and stood aside.

Li Hui bowed to Gu Qian and said: "Uncle, thank you for taking my mother and son under the guidance of the Gu family. Although I don't know what happened to the previous generation, at least in the past ten years, my mother and I have been taking care of the Gu family.

Below. This alone is enough to make me feel grateful to the Gu family."

Gu Qian originally thought that this young man would be so angry that he would say something unpleasant, and he would not be polite. Rich families have their own rules, and life and death are common things. If this young man said something rude, he would be asking for death.

"No need to be grateful, just don't hold grudges." Gu Qian said calmly.

"How can I hold grudges? Am I still a human being? Although I, Li Hui, am just a lowly person, I will not repay kindness with hatred. I will hold grudges just for something like today. In fact, it is my mother who is here to find a job for me in the Gu family today.

Yes, I myself think that I can’t starve to death if I have arms and legs. It’s just to make my mother feel at ease.” Li Huilang said in a loud voice.

Gu Qian laughed. This young man was trying to put his own face on his face. He was obviously rejected and couldn't stand it, so he said these words.

Gu Qian naturally didn't care about him and didn't respond.

Gu Xun on the side said in a deep voice: "Young people have nothing to learn. They have learned to speak cleverly and sophistry. You are not willing to seek employment in my Gu family, but you are willing to stand in the sun at the door and wait for the summons. It shows that you don't mean what you say."

Gu Qian glanced at his son and thought to himself: Xun'er lacks some self-cultivation. Why do you care about this young man? If you expose him, you won't be seen as smart, but you will lose your identity.

"I'm here for other things. There has been a drought in Wu County for several months, and the situation is urgent. I know that my uncle and the Gu family are worried about this matter. So I came today to give my uncle some advice, hoping to help

You can do your part to solve the current severe drought situation." Li Hui said in a deep voice.

"oh?"

When everyone in the flower hall heard this, they were all surprised and stared blankly at the young man standing there.

"You mean, you have a way to solve the serious drought problem?" Gu Qian asked in a deep voice.

"Dong Weng, don't listen to his nonsense. He is obviously just trying to please others. What can he do?" Han Yong said.

Gu Qian frowned and said nothing.

"Can you make it rain? Or do you have some ability to control wind and rain?" Gu Xun said teasingly.

"The weather is unpredictable. I don't have this ability. Of course, I don't have the magic to control wind and rain." Li Hui bowed.

Gu Xun chuckled and said, "That's strange. You said you would give us an idea, but I don't know what kind of magical plan it is."

"I have my own way." Li Hui said calmly.

Gu Qian said in a deep voice: "Li Hui, do you know the consequences of speaking big words in front of me with the intention of deceiving me? Don't do it as a joke. Even if your mother is a member of my Gu family, she will never

I will pamper you."

Gu Lanzhi's face turned pale in panic. Of course she knew the majesty of the Gu family. Almost all slaves were executed every year.

The aristocratic families have the right of life and death over the guests, slaves and maids of their tribes without being restricted by any laws, and they have absolute power to handle the affairs within the clan. This is the current situation at this time.

"Hui'er, are you crazy? If you don't kowtow and apologize, stop talking nonsense. What can you do? Mother, please." Gu Lanzhi whispered.

Li Hui comforted him: "Mom, how could I talk nonsense? I did think of a way to solve the drought. You believe me, my son is not crazy."

"Okay!" Gu Qian stood up from the bed and walked over with wooden clogs under his feet, his thin silk clothes and big sleeves swinging back and forth.

"Tell me what your solution is. I would like to hear it." Gu Qian came to Li Hui and stared at Li Hui's young face.

Li Hui said solemnly: "My idea is that the weather is difficult to control, and we cannot predict when God will rain. Instead of waiting for God to rain and missing the opportunity to save the seedlings, it is better to take the initiative to save ourselves."

"Haha, what's the difference between what you said and what you didn't say? Grandpa, this young man can't come up with a concrete solution and just talks nonsense." Gu Xun laughed from the side.

Gu Qian waved his hand and looked at Li Hui and said: "You are indeed speaking in a general way. Anyone can say this and everyone understands the truth. But how to save yourself? How will you solve the problem if there is no water for irrigation?"

Li Hui bowed and said: "There is water. As far as I know, there is still water in Tantai Lake. Even if there is not much water and there is only water in the center of the lake, the water is still enough to irrigate many acres of land.

"

Gu Qian looked disappointed and said with a smile: "I thought it was a good idea, but it turned out to be nonsense. Don't we know there is water in Tantai Lake? But how to introduce the lake water into the fields and canals? This is the most difficult thing.

.Are you going to ask people to carry buckets of water to water the seedlings? If this is your method, then there is no need to say it."

Li Hui shook his head and said: "It is impossible to carry water manually. It is impossible to save the seedlings with such a small amount of water, unless tens of thousands of people act together, but that is too stupid a way. Doing this in such hot weather

I'm afraid it will be too hot to death."

Gu Qian asked doubtfully: "Oh? So you have other ideas?"

Li Hui said in a deep voice: "The best strategy is to let the water flow from the lake into the ditch."

Han Yong laughed and said: "Dong Weng, does he mean to dig deep canals from the lake to divert water for irrigation? This is too ridiculous. When the ditches are dug, the crops will all die. How much manpower will be needed? How much manpower will it take?

How long will it take to dig? Besides, if we dig through the lake embankment, wouldn’t it mean that the whole manor will be flooded during the rainy season? This guy is just talking nonsense, Dong Weng doesn’t need to waste his time with him.”

Before Gu Qian could speak, Li Hui had already said: "That's absolutely not the case. I don't know the specific method yet, because it's not easy to explain my method clearly. In addition, I also need to go and take a look before I can make the final decision.

Conclusion. If the conditions are right, I can divert lake water into the fields for irrigation within a day without spending a lot of manpower and time. I only need to provide some materials and a small amount of manpower according to my requirements."

Gu Qian narrowed his eyes and stared at Li Hui and said: "My son, do you know what will happen if you lie to me with your big words? If you admit your mistake now, I can still think of you as a child and treat it as a child's play. Otherwise, if you can't do it, you will be teasing the master."

Li Hui bowed and said: "This is no child's play. I really want to repay the kindness of the Gu family for taking care of you. I sincerely make suggestions. If I can't do it, I will leave it to the master's disposal."

Gu Qian chuckled and said: "Although I have doubts about your words, since you have said it to this extent, I will believe you once. If you can really do it, I will definitely be rewarded. If it is just nonsense,

Tease me. Hehe, I will also teach you the consequences."

Li Hui bowed and said, "Thank you for your trust. I will live up to your trust."

Gu Qian nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Yongzhi, ask someone to prepare a meal, let his mother and son eat, and then send a car to take him and his son home. Tomorrow morning, I will go to East Lake Manor in person, and you will also send someone to pick him up.

.I want to see with my own eyes how he diverts water from Tantai Lake to the fields."

Han Yong felt extremely regretful. He regretted that he should have informed the Gu family and let her mother and son come in to see Gu Qian, and ended up causing such a thing. It was obvious that Li Hui was talking nonsense. He was a teenager.

Young man, do you have any ability to divert water for irrigation? Tomorrow this cowhide will burst.

This young man is just looking for death, but he must not involve himself. He regrets that he should have accepted Gu's copper coins. He must return the money later, but don't let this young man bite you when he is about to die. That would not be good.

Han Yong's plan was decided, and he bowed and said: "Just follow your orders."

…

After Han Yong left with Li Hui and his son, Gu Xun frowned and said, "Master, do you really believe what Li Hui said? My son doesn't believe that he can do it."

Gu Qian stroked his beard and said calmly: "Why don't you believe it? What he said is categorical, why can't I believe him?"

Gu Xun smiled bitterly and said: "Grandpa, do you need to say this? He is just a young man who talks big words. How does he know that the sky is high and the sky is high? Maybe he thought he could cheat and make a big splash. He has no idea of ​​the consequences. He has never farmed before.

, and nothing happened, wasn’t he still studying at home school before? How could he have any way of diverting water? Isn’t this a joke? "

Gu Qian stroked his beard and fell silent.

Gu Xun said: "My father was afraid that he was in a hurry and went to the doctor. He was worried about the drought, so he believed him. Hey, if he was teased by this young man, wouldn't it be a joke? If others don't tell me, Lu Shijundi

One of them will come to your door and laugh at me."

Gu Qian said angrily: "You bastard, your words are getting more and more unpleasant to listen to. Don't think that you will be a big deal if you become a county magistrate. You are just a big official. If this kid teases me, you will be blamed.

"

Gu Xun smiled bitterly and said, "Why are you blaming me again?"

Gu Qian said angrily: "If you have an idea to share my worries, why should I worry about it? You are right when you say you seek medical treatment in case of emergency. What about the military rations promised to Sima Huan? Fifty thousand dan, that's a small amount? Up

One acre of fertile land can only produce four dan of grain. My Gu family's manor can only produce 100,000 dan of grain in a year. Count them up and down.

The food expenses for thousands of people are included in it. In recent years, we have spent a lot of money and have limited surplus. Isn’t it possible to sell off the property and buy grain? This time, the young family head’s consideration is correct. With the help of Huan Da Sima, he will help me

Gu's plan is why he is willing to fund military supplies, is he going to go back on his word and offend Huan Wen?"

Gu Xun was speechless. Having said that, it was indeed very troublesome. Huan Wen could not be offended. Now he had all the power in the government and his position was above all the kings. He was the number one person in the Jin Dynasty. If he could not do what he promised, then

But the consequences that would involve the entire Gu family would be extremely serious.

"Master, don't be angry. It's such a hot day and don't hurt your body. My son will drink a few cups with you and you can calm down. It's because my son has no ability, okay?" Gu Xun said with a smile.

Gu Qian glared at him and said nothing more. This matter had nothing to do with Gu Xun. He braved the scorching heat to come back to Wu County from his post to visit him, and there was no need to glare at him. This was also a sign of filial piety towards him.
Chapter completed!