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Chapter 41 The grand occasion

"It's moving, it's moving!"

Seeing the disc start to rotate, someone noticed that the huge wheel-like thing slowly began to rotate in the water.

"What is this for? I'm making such a thing in the river?"

What is Zhu Kuang doing?

It's a water truck.

Waterwheels have actually been promoted in the south, especially in Huguang area, but they were not spread to Lan County during this period.

The geographical landscape of Lan County is high and low in mountains and water, and the arable land is generally higher than the river water. Although it guards a river, it can only rely on the most primitive methods to fetch water from the river to irrigate.

Therefore, when buying land, Zhu Kuang remembered the water truck.

Water trucks are known as ancient tap water projects, how can they not be used well?

He had seen a water truck in later generations, so after calculating, he found a carpenter and accurately built a water truck.

But at this time, Zhu Kuang was still nervous. Although the water truck was built, he still didn't know whether it was right. What if he couldn't lift the water up?

Seeing the waterwheel turning, Zhu Kuang's heart was much more nervous than other people. His hands were tightly clasped together, and he looked at the waterwheel not far away at first glance.

The huge water truck slowly turned, making a dull and ancient sound.

Finally, after a long wait, Zhu Kuang saw that the first stream of water poured into the wooden canal next to it, and then, the second and third buckets of water... were connected to the wooden canal injected by the river, and then a stream of water formed, slowly flowing along the canal built by Zhu Kuang.

The people around were shocked and their eyes were almost falling out.

What's the situation?

In order to make more food every year, they worked hard to fetch water, but the young people in front of them used such a effortless method to solve the problem.

Zhu Kuang let go of his hangover. As long as he can successfully dig water, he will be relieved.

In the county government office, Master Du heard the news and immediately invited Lord Yang to watch it.

Lord Yang took Master Du and chariots and did not take his followers, but rode his horse to the riverside together.

By the time they arrived by the river, there were already many people who received the news, and many people were already around the huge water truck.

In front of the tall water wheel, people seemed so small. Many people pointed at the water wheel, but didn't know what they were talking about.

Seeing the flow of water pouring into the canal, Lord Yang's eyes lit up. This is indeed a good thing. Just this one can be called a creation.

Zhu Kuang was sent by God to save this place!

If it weren't for self-holding, Yang Minglian would almost kneel down to thank God for his kindness.

Having such a person is of great significance to him.

Being an official can benefit the people, which also requires support from someone around you. If you fight alone, no matter how capable you are, you cannot accomplish great things.

"Zhu Kuang, this kid, quietly created such a thing!"

"With Zhu Kuang here, why worry about the lack of development in Lan County!" Yang Minglian said with emotion: "Master, the person you have found is more capable than we think."

"Sir, I deserve a reward for this move!" said the master with a bright smile.

Yang Minglian immediately understood what the master meant.

Yes, there should be rewards. There are experts among the people and brave men. He believes that there should be talented people in this land. If the enthusiasm of these people can be mobilized, Lan County will develop faster.

The development of Lan County will undoubtedly be his political achievements and become his bargaining chip for his future climbing!

"Not only do you need a heavy reward, but I also have to write a letter of recommendation to my mentor. It would be a waste for such a person to be a minor official in the yamen!" Yang Minglian's excited tone trembled.

If such a person can be given a higher position, he will definitely be able to do more things that benefit the country and the people.

Just as the two were talking, I don’t know who took the lead, but there were a group of farmers kneeling down, first thanking the heavens, and then thanking Zhu Kuang.

Then, more and more people knelt down and kowtowed, and for a moment, the atmosphere reached orgasm.

When almost everyone on the scene knelt down, Yang Minglian and Du Hongyun, who were still riding on horseback, became even more prominent.

Zhu Kuang was surrounded by everyone, all kneeling people. At this moment, he didn't know what to do, but happened to see Yang Minglian and the others.

"Sir!" Zhu Kuang hurriedly squeezed out the crowd in three steps and ran to Yang Minglian.

The onlookers saw Zhu Kuang running over and heard Zhu Kuang shouting "Sir", and then they knew that it was the county magistrate who was here.

"No, I wish you a happy moment!" Lord Yang dismounted and said in praise.

"Sir, I'm sorry." Zhu Kuang was ashamed, he was just plagiarizing.

In the Ming Dynasty, Lan County had many water trucks and once became the capital of water trucks. According to historical records, a man named Duan Xu first led the water truck to Lan County, which greatly promoted the agricultural development of Lan County.

He did this now just because he did it decades in advance.

The people who were kneeling on the ground knew that the county magistrate was coming, so they were busy kowtowing and saying something, but because they were too many people, they couldn't hear clearly what they said.

Finally, an old man stood up and walked to the county magistrate and said, "Sir, we are all farmers here. We have been farming here for generations, but because the terrain is too high and we cannot water it, the grain output cannot be increased. Life is hard! With this thing now, the grain output will definitely increase, and I can live a better life!"

"What the old man said makes sense, and I think this thing is very good!" Yang Minglian personally helped the old man who was about to kneel down and said with a smile.

"Sir, I heard that this water wheel was made by this young man named Zhu Kuang. We beg you to erect a monument for Zhu Kuang so that future generations and descendants will always remember Zhu Kuang's kindness!"

Zhu Kuang couldn't help but blush. Why did he instantly feel that he had become a typical high-ranking person? It was obvious that it was just a simple task.

"It's not worth mentioning. Zhu Kuang dares not agree with the suggestion of his father-in-law!" Zhu Kuang waved his hands repeatedly.

Du Hongyun looked at the embarrassed Zhu Kuang, smiled and said, "You kid is a talent, why don't you tell me, what's your name?"

"Waterwheel!"

"Water wheel, it's really good!" Yang Minglian also had a smile on his face, and his eyes were full of praise.

"Brother-in-law, Zhu Kuang made a water truck and changed the water conservancy in Lan County. I will give him a generous reward. I will also write a letter to report this matter to the court." The excitement of the people greatly infected Yang Minglian. He felt that he should do something and could not just sit back and enjoy the fruits.

As Master Du said, commendation must be made, and it is a commendation.
Chapter completed!
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