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Chapter 164 [163] Oil drilling, drill down!

10 Big City, Palm Springs.

The various ministries from the "Southern Xiajia Peninsula" have been integrated into the balance, and they have to be named by lottery, registered with household registration, and after forming a brigade, they are dispersed and distributed to various town halls.

Taught by the old Balancer.

Teach them the dogma of balance, participate in the work, and get contribution points. Children need to learn the rules every day.

From frugality to extravagance, they adapt quickly.

Three meals a day, morning and evening in several cafeterias in the city orderly.

Chinese food is allocated according to the job category. For example, people who work outside can cook ingredients on the spot.

Food is unlimited, subject to satiety.

The newcomers were soon shocked to find that there were salt shakers on the tables in the cafeteria.

People with a heavy mouth can add it at will, and there is no limit.

The natives who had just arrived did not dare to act rashly at first, and only after seeing the old Balancers adding them at will, they began to follow suit.

But soon, their actions were blocked and their salt jars were taken away.

"Don't add it!"

"Ah? Can't you use it at will?"

"It's not that I don't give you food, it's that you add too much, and you will die! When I first arrived in Balance, there were people like you who went crazy because of the grace bestowed by our Lord, and died from eating salt..."

"My lord has said that there are often people in the world who are extremely happy, but sad things happen."

The old Balancers taught patiently and did not discriminate.

Because from the newcomers, they can see their former self.

Who could have imagined such a joyful kingdom in this world before it was evenly balanced?
The current task of No. 10 Dacheng is still the infrastructure of Dacheng.

As the latest new city to be established, people are committed to expanding the desert oasis.

This place assumes the responsibility of the transportation hub of the future.

Therefore, Zhou Li'an also attaches great importance to it.

Desert oasis is also a problem in modern times. The development of later generations of Palm Springs relies on its own underground thermal mineral springs.

Before the colonists arrived, there were aborigines living here.

Later, the land was purchased by farmers for development, and gradually expanded into plantations, and it prospered due to the construction of the railway.

During World War II, this place was used as a spa for military officers.

And its water system depends on the fresh water in the Owens Valley.

Before the "California Waterway" and "Hoover Dam" were built, the entire arid land in southern California relied on freshwater pipelines in the Owens Valley.

This also led to the complete destruction of freshwater resources in the Owens Valley, leaving a huge saline-alkali land.

The depletion of fresh water in Owens led to the north-to-south water diversion of California waterways, and the water conservancy projects that were later diverted from the Hoover Dam.

Today, Equilibrium uses the Owens Valley as a horse breeding land and an important agricultural town.

Several large cities in the southern region did not fully refer to the geographical location of later generations, directly avoiding the problem of water shortage.

Of course, this is also because the industry has not developed vigorously, and domestic water alone has not become a problem.

However, if you want to expand the oasis, you still need to find another way.

Zhou Li'an and Xuenv come.

Hohokan craftsmen and law monks gathered, unfolded the map, and pointed to the southeast——

"My lord above."

"After measuring and calculating, we plan to build a 40-kilometer diversion channel from this large lake to irrigate agriculture."

Seeing what they were pointing at, Zhou Li'an knew what they were talking about.

The later generations are the Valley of the Kings.

The origin of its name is only because the explorers who came here felt that the environment of the desert and the huge rocky mountain wall was very similar to the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt, so it got its name.

There is a big swamp in the Valley of the Kings, the Salton Sea.

It was a saltwater lake in later generations, but at the beginning of the 15th century, the salinity is not high, and the water source is constantly replenished due to the flood of the Colorado River system next door, forming a huge lake.

Among them, fish are abundant, and it is also a paradise for birds and beasts to gather.

Again, this is the fishing grounds of the Miwok people in southern California.

The Spaniards who first discovered Palm Springs used the water here for irrigation, which laid the foundation for the development of Palm Springs in later generations.

It's just that with the development of two to three hundred years, the water body has continued to evaporate, and the salinity has increased, so it is no longer of use value.

It has even become a polluted land for industrial smuggling, and the water body is so stinky that it has truly become a dead sea.

but now……

Come early, of course, has the advantage of coming early.

A huge lake can be used, and the No. 10 big city raised by tens of thousands of people is enough to build waterways and complete the water diversion project.

In the future, it is only necessary to improve the governance of the Colorado water system and introduce living water to break the curse of the "Dead Sea".

It can be said that this is the earliest environmental protection governance, using human power to promote a sustainable development path.

With this in mind, Zhou Li'an approved the project.

"This move is for the benefit of the No. 10 city, and it is also the experience of monks and craftsmen such as you. In the future, you will build an agricultural city in the east. Your mastery of water conservancy skills can be used as a helping hand, and you will contribute to the balance and glory."

Obviously, this is another talent development.

The combination of the water conservancy skills of the Hohokan people and the scientific principles will definitely produce different sparks.

Subsequently.

One master and one servant went to the Salton Sea to check.

In the Great Lakes, the fishermen of No. 10 Ayutthaya are fishing. The clear water is in stark contrast to the turbidity and smell seen in later generations.

Equilibrium has arrived, and historical development has turned in another direction.

But that's obviously a good thing.

Balanced occupation of the land of the Americas, with countless available resources, why bother to seize resources in one place and cause ecological collapse?
Today's Palm Springs is a vacation spot for the rich, and everyone admires its grandeur.

Little do they know that behind the glamorous appearance, 40 kilometers away is a huge stinky ditch full of dead fish and rotten shrimps, which is frightening and ironic.

"Just let this be beautiful."

Leave Palm Springs.

Time acceleration should have continued to be turned on.

However, the oil research team in the San Joaquin Valley brought Zhou Lian another surprise.

After three months, the assembly of petroleum machinery was completed.

The original wilderness valley formed a huge integrated oil refining well area, and various distillation devices, pipelines, and tanks formed a mechanical jungle.

After dusk, this place has almost become a check-in point for the people of the No. 5 city, and people continue to come to pay homage to the balanced holy weapon bestowed by our lord, and even bow to it.

"Are you familiar with the equipment and procedures?"

The oil research team headed by Zhou Aijun nodded fiercely. They must have some apprehensions in their hearts, but they also have infinite longings and are eager to try.

Sooner or later, the step of practice will be taken, and it will never be possible to gain anything by merely relying on simulation and talking on paper.

"My lord is above, praise you, praise balance!"

"We are ready to start drilling operations at any time."

Zhou Li'an said: "Tomorrow, Xue Nu and I will witness together with you!"

The next day, early morning.

The teams in the well area were in place, and with a shout, "Start up!"

Rumble.

The diesel engine that had been injected with the diesel that Zhou Li'an put in from this world began to roar.

The loud noise cheered everyone up, and the high tension urged them to use their long-term simulation muscle memory to start operating various equipment.

The entire drilling platform is powered by machinery, and the whole set of facilities is composed of modern engineers.

"Report pressure!"

"The pressure value reaches the standard!"

"...Is it possible to drill down?"

In the headquarters, countless people looked at the true god of our lord.

Zhou Li'an's emotions were also mobilized by the tense atmosphere of the crowd...

Before the horizon.

The system panel has been opened.

The attention is divided into two parts, one part is in the "true body", which can be immune to damage after opening.

The other part is smuggling through time and space.

In case of any explosion accident, immediately take Xuenv out of the way.

He silently took a deep breath under his heart, his face was naturally calm, his eyes were light, "Let's start!"

Zhou Aijun immediately issued an order: "Drill down!"

The tower drill starts and continues to extend to touch the ground.

The hard sand and gravel ground was penetrated as easily as paper, and mud quickly began to pour out of the drain holes of the hollow drill pipe.

"The depth of the report..."

"Take the drill and add the extended drill pipe!"

The operators kept observing and reporting the mechanical data, and everyone was extremely tense.

Until an hour later.

All the operations are normal, and people gradually feel at ease, let go of the tense feeling, and put into work.

At this time, even Xuenv didn't dare to disturb her.

She browsed through the materials of the petroleum research team and the plans they compiled, and gained a corresponding understanding of oil drilling.

"Master, today we are planning to drill down to a depth of 100 meters. As a preliminary attempt, the entire working period will last for one day!"

"According to your guidance, the oil depth is 900 meters, and it will take at least 9 days to see the results."

Oil storage depth is generally below 1500 meters.

However, the first drilling location chosen by Zhou Li'an has an extremely shallow storage depth.

Later, around the 18th century, due to the earthquake movement here, the geological layer was squeezed and the underground oil spilled out.

Because there are only Indians living there, the news has not been leaked.

It was not until the development of the oil industry in the west that the value of oil was widely circulated. Only Indians sold news to the oil exploration team to attract them, and thus the oil exploration in the San Joaquin Valley began to rise.

With the existing equipment, the drilling depth can actually reach about 250 meters a day.

However, in order to be safe, the speed will slow down and it will take more time to supplement the research team's knowledge of the laws from drilling practice and continue to collect experimental records.

Seeing that their operations tend to be more proficient and stable.

Zhou Li'an was no longer worried.

Taking advantage of a pause in the "pipe increase operation", he said to Zhou Aijun and others: "For the first exploration operation, there is no need to be impatient, and the focus is on accumulating experience!"

"These days Tengo will often pay attention, and look forward to the good news!"

Everyone immediately knelt down and praised, and respectfully sent my lord and witch away.

If there is no error in the reserves and depth data provided by the present world, the output can be seen in 9 days at the earliest and 15 days at the latest.

Zhou Li'an can still afford to wait for this time.

Return to the main city.

Zhou Li'an instructed Xue Nu: "Before the oil is produced, you should teach Zhou Ruonan and Zhou Jijun a lot, pass on their laws and secrets, and issue orders to each city to start smoothing the roads..."

"Cities in the south can postpone it."

"However, starting from the No. 5 Great City, the route to the No. 6 Great City must be as smooth and widened as possible!"

The No. 5 city is Fresno, which is still separated from Stockton, Sacramento, and the main city of Balance, and finally reaches the No. 6 city in the northeast.

Oil output, of course, must be supplied to mining areas.

The machinery and equipment launched earlier all need diesel power.

Then we have to consider the transportation problem.

The oil tank is provided in the present world, equipped with a horse-drawn carriage, and can complete the delivery task.

Although the cities are now connected to each other, they have not undergone much human intervention, and most of them are roads formed naturally when horses and carriages travel.

Now for transportation operations, the road quality needs to be improved.

With the primary road network, the road surface can be upgraded and paved with oil-produced asphalt.

With roads in the true sense, motor vehicles are not far away.

Pulled around and moved the whole body.

The output of oil involves all aspects of development.

Xuenv listened to the will, and first solemnly stated that she would guide the cities to complete the task.

Afterwards, she changed the subject and acted like a little girl, "Master, do you want to leave alone?"

Seeing her anxious eyes, Zhou Li'an turned to smile: "It's only a few days, and time has changed. I need to strengthen it with the power of the great law, otherwise it will involve endless time and space. If I have time, I will come to pick you up!"

Only then did Xuenv laugh, and she massaged Zhou Li'an's legs to relax her legs, "If the master has to rest, of course Xuenv will serve the master. Xuenv cannot do without your favor."

Shortly after.

Whoosh.

Zhou Li'an returned to the present world.

Depart from Caye Robin Island and head back to land.

The big boss came, and several tool people came to welcome him one after another. What Zhou Li'an didn't expect was...

Patricia was there too.

He walked forward first, took Zhou Li'an's arm, and said to his father, "Dad, we are together."

In Patricia, sophistication does not exist, she just simply told her father a result.

Luke Jonah knew that this day would come, and he didn't feel uncomfortable at first, and he also thought that this might be the best destination for his daughter.

after all……

He gave too much.

But in front of David Liang, Barbara and others...

His daughter frankly made him at a loss.

There was nothing embarrassing about Zhou Li'an, but because of the current education culture, he still added, "Luke, you know, I will take good care of Patricia."

David Liang immediately smoothed things over and patted his partner on the shoulder, "Man, I bless you!"

"Of course, boss, Patricia, I want to bless you even more."

Luke Jonah finally smiled, "I'm so happy from the bottom of my heart, Patricia has become a lot happier because of you, thank you, Zhou!"

"Haha, I'll contact the hotel and ask them to set up a table." David Liang joked, took out his phone and arranged immediately.

As for the so-called ceremony, wedding...

No one will spoil the fun.

That marriage contract or form is far less straightforward than Zhou Li'an entrusting the Balance Group to them.

Interest is the strongest chain.

Get in the car and go to the hotel, no one will disturb the warmth between the boss and the little proprietress.

The newly purchased luxury car of the group has a sound insulation baffle raised in the middle.

Zhou Li'an asked, "Why are you here?"

Patricia softly fell into the arms of her lover, and said: "I'm here to deliver the goods, and I'll meet my father by the way. It just so happens that you're here, so I'll follow my father and the others..."

"Master, I miss you so much!"

There are thousands of styles different from Yuki-onna overflowing.

When they arrived, both of them were slightly flushed.

After the showdown at the airport, Jonah also accepted it completely, and simply talked to David Liang about the group affairs, as if he hadn't found anything.

At the dinner, push a cup to change a cup.

Zhou Li'an proposed several arrangements.

One is the customization of natural gas compressors, and its subsidiary Petroleum Machinery Company has corresponding equipment, which is one of the petrochemical products after all.

Although atmospheric natural gas can be packed in rubber, it is extremely dangerous.

Compressors are not expensive, so there is no need to put valuable law monks at risk.

Then there are various fuel and natural gas storage tanks.

Also.

"I want to order a propeller plane. The first consideration is take-off and landing maneuverability. Second, I need high cruising range. Seat interiors can be banned. Finally, I need to strengthen and modify the airframe!"

"When you have the relevant model information, send it to my email..."

"Finally, the group started to acquire an engine manufacturing company, which can be an OEM manufacturer, regardless of whether it has patents or not."

Wow, a table of people turned their heads and looked, shocked by the big boss's thinking jump.

Zhou Li'an calmly said, "I'll find the order!"

In the early stage, you can do self-production and resource allocation. As for the future...

Production technology can be directly handed over to Balance.

patent?

nonexistent!

I have to pay the patent fee for the early production, and I will not be in this time and space later, if you have the ability, you can travel back and ask for the patent fee!
(End of this chapter)