The Lord of the World Begins from the Siheyuan

Chapter 473: Having the territory to do these things
Director Tang smiled and said, "You are using well water. There are several water source wells behind the mountain, and there are pipelines to bring water to the town."

Since there was not much sand collected just now, Li Ming inquired: "Director Tang, where is there more sand around here? Let's go take a look tomorrow?"

This question made Officer Tang stunned for a moment. There was sand all around, everywhere.

"Originally, except for the mountains in the east, there are large deserts on the other three sides, all with desert scenery you want to see. But for some reason, the west side suddenly turned into a big pit."

Li Ming felt that he had left some leeway at the time, "Is the pit too big and deep?"

Director Tang shook his head and said, "I haven't gone to see it yet. I heard what others said. It is said that some places may be more than ten meters deep, and some may be several meters deep. Anyway, it is just a large area of ​​sand that seems to have been carried away."

Lin Guozhen closed the books and guessed: "You are engaged in construction. Is it possible that some construction site needs sand for construction?"

Director Tang explained: "This sand contains a lot of soil and cannot be used for engineering construction. No one will dig it. Moreover, it is on the edge of the Yellow River. If someone digs the sand, everyone can see it."

"Deputy Section Chief Li, did you see anything unusual when you were running?"

The first one had no tools, and the second one had just arrived, so it was impossible to suspect Li Ming. He said calmly:
"I don't know what it was like. When I was running, I saw a large area of ​​sand, and the terrain was indeed a bit low."

For such a weird thing, Lin Guozhen also took a rest all afternoon, thinking very quietly, "Can I go and have a look?"

Director Tang himself wanted to see it, "Deputy Section Chief Li, let's take a look from a distance?"

"Okay, I wanted to go there a long time ago, so I didn't ask you because I was afraid it wouldn't be appropriate."

Not only the three of them, but everyone in the town who heard about it was curious about it.

Anyone who had free time walked towards the Yellow River.In the desert south of the town, Li Ming also left the ditch and the 100 meters near the train line undiscovered, otherwise the pits there would be bigger and more exciting.

Something unusual.

Not only the leaders of Haibowan City, but also the leaders of the mining area and various factories went to check it out.

There were militiamen blocking the train in front to maintain order. Li Ming and the other three followed the spectators and stood on the train line, standing high to see far away.

There is a large stretch of deserted flat land with a wide view. There is no need to worry about being hit by a train. You can see and hear the train from a long distance.

"Why is it gone?"

"Did you sink in?"

"Didn't you see the man digging sand with a shovel? The sand he dug out was all in clumps. It was wet sand containing water. It means that the dry sand on the top is missing, not a collapse."

"Such a large area of ​​sand is gone! How many truck trips will it take to excavate sand?"

“If you don’t tell me about the car, you won’t know how much it will cost.”

A group of people watching the excitement were talking about it.

"It's kind of evil!"

Someone said something about feudal superstition, and others said it was really too evil.

Away from the capital, Li Ming was not as detailed as before, causing quite a stir.

"Officer Tang, it looked like this when I saw it just now. Is there a tornado here in Haibo Bay?"

"Yes, I saw a tornado last month. Deputy Chief Li, are you saying that the tornado swept away the sand?" Director Tang was unsure.

Lin Guozhen immediately thought that this was the truth, "It is estimated that last night or today at noon, when no one was around, a tornado came, and no one knew that the sand was swept away."

When the people nearby heard this, they felt that it seemed reasonable, and they all talked about the power of the tornadoes they had seen before.

Director Tang was a little confused, "Isn't this tornado too strict? It came out in a rectangular shape, and it was far away from the railway and the river bank."

Lin Guozhen asked: "Isn't it great that the tornado didn't damage the railway?"

Director Tang smiled and said: "Of course. Even this tornado is a bit weird."

Li Ming didn't say much, and there would be enthusiastic people who would help with brainstorming and perfect explanations.

Having just rested for a while and regaining consciousness, he now began to concentrate on collecting sand on the other side of the river.

The tornado explanation he made up was also spread among the crowd. Although there were many loopholes, a consensus was gradually achieved.

I really can't find any other more reasonable and plausible explanation.

Hearing the excitement, he collected all the quicksand within 10 kilometers from him on the other side. If the wind is not strong in the future, not much sand will blow across the river, and the living environment of the locals will be greatly improved.

The sand has a place to go and no longer has to be blown around by the wind.

His mission completion rate is increased by 5 points, reaching 7%.

Three wins!

Li Ming and the other three stayed until around 8:10 pm before heading back. The sun was setting and the sun was about to set.

"Director Tang, let's have dinner together. I just ordered a table at a small restaurant."

Director Tang said unexpectedly: "How is this appropriate?"

Li Ming pointed at Lin Guozhen, "There's nothing inappropriate. You can ask him if I often treat guests at the steel rolling mill."

Lin Guozhen nodded repeatedly, "We are going to treat guests every other day. Our whole factory knows about this."

Officer Tang thought that the salary for this kind of treat was not enough and he had to pay back, "Is there any reimbursement?"

Lin Guozhen helped explain: "Deputy Section Chief Li often comes back from hunting wild boars and other prey. He is also often commended by the city and the factory. These should be celebrated! I haven't heard anyone from the finance department talk about reimbursement."

Li Ming said with a smile: "I don't have to reimburse myself. The money I paid for selling a wild boar is enough to treat customers for several months. It's not that frequent, maybe four or five times a month."

Lin Guozhen reminded: "Deputy Section Chief Li, you didn't count those who gave us fruits and snacks."

Director Tang looked confused.

Lin Guozhen helped brag again.

Only then did Director Tang realize that the young deputy section chief beside him was really awesome.

Lin Guozhen suddenly thought: "I found that Deputy Section Chief Li learned wherever he went, and he was also very concerned about desertification prevention and control work just now. No wonder he can achieve great results in everything he does!"

Li Ming just talked to a railway patrol worker for advice, "I saw reports on desertification prevention and control in the newspaper, and I asked out of curiosity. Unfortunately, they don't understand it very well."

"Our railway here has not yet become desertified, and we don't have much experience in sand control. There is another railway in Wuda City next door that crosses the desert to transport salt mines. They should have more experience in sand control." Director Tang explained.

"Your experience at Haibo Bay is also pretty good."

Li Ming finally understood that the area along the Haibowan Railway was desertified. There were many gravels on both sides, which were deliberately put there to suppress the sand.

The grass-square grid method he knew had been practiced in Shapitou for several years.

It has always been said that the forest farm workers accidentally tied the words "Man can conquer nature" and "Zhongwei Sand Fixing Forest Farm" with wheat straw in the desert. These words are still intact after several days of wind and sand.

Only then did the scientific researchers continue to study and summarize the method of 1-meter grass square.

In 2022, someone came out and said it was invented by experts from the Soviet Union, which is a bit nonsense.

Such a crude method must have been thought up by local farmers and workers first.

From the 30s to the 50s, chemical sand fixation methods were greatly developed. Soviet experts had a simpler method, a high vertical sand blocking fence, a chemical sand fixation method using asphalt, which can be mechanized.

This method will be ineffective if it is used too little, and the cost is too high if it is used too much, and we cannot afford it.

Li Ming asked railway staff for advice on how to prevent and control desertification.

He also had selfish motives for asking this question, because he wanted to sit and collect sand on the return train.

When he arrived, he had already observed that there was a lot of sand on both sides of the railway line, especially the entire desert opposite the Yellow River.

Now I have asked the maintenance personnel on the ground to find out the situation and it will not affect the roadbed. He has no escort mission and can take action.

The next morning, it was not yet 5 o'clock,
The genius has just begun to shine, but the sun has not yet risen.Director Tang came to Dongfeng Hotel. As a qualified guide, he suggested that the two people from the steel rolling mill get up early to watch the sunrise last night.

Li Ming had already washed and washed, and said pleasantly, "Officer Tang, have you had breakfast yet?"

Director Tang put on an extra thin coat, "Not yet, I'm going to take you to have breakfast together."

"Okay. I want to try several of the delicacies you mentioned yesterday."

Director Tang smiled and said, "It's no different. I wonder if you are used to milk tea and fried rice."

Li Ming was in good spirits, "I have no problem, I will ask Lin Guozhen for his opinion later."

The temperature of 15 degrees in the morning was a bit low.

Wearing only a shirt and carrying a water bottle on his back, Lin Guozhen came out of the room rubbing his arms alternately with his hands.
"Director Tang, I have no problem either."

Director Tang said to the two of them: "First of all, let me treat you to this breakfast. I can't afford a big meal, but I can still afford breakfast."

Although his salary level was low and money was tight, Li Ming did not refuse.

"Then it will cost you. Let's set off. The sun will rise later."

Director Tang led the way, "Let's go. This fried rice is not made of the rice you usually eat, but made of millet. It has a history of thousands of years, and the preparation is quite troublesome."

Li Ming commented: "If a very troublesome method can still be spread, it must have its unique advantages."

Director Tang did not brag about his recommendations, "I hope you will be satisfied."

A few steps away, there was a small shop with only four tables. Manager Tang had come beforehand, and Li Ming and the three of them entered the shop and started eating.

Lin Guozhen gave a very simple compliment, "It's delicious!"

Li Ming chewed a few mouthfuls of fried rice, "It is fragrant and refreshing! It tastes good."

Director Tang demonstrated how to eat it, "Make milk tea, it will become softer and taste better."

The two people at the steel rolling mill also followed suit, and it tasted really good.

Workers passed by from time to time, and Lin Guozhen asked: "Do you go to work so early here? I didn't see them go home until 8 o'clock last night."

Officer Tang glanced outside and said, "Maybe it's someone doing outdoor work. The ground can get dozens of degrees hot in the afternoon, and most people can't stand it."

“上班时间就改成早上6点到11点，下午4点、4点半到晚上7点、7点半。中间时间休息。”

"People who go to work early at this time are probably people who have done some preparation work in advance."

"Most people don't have bicycles and have to walk on two legs. They have to start early so as not to be late. At 5:20 or 30, there will be a lot of people rushing on their way."

Lin Guozhen didn't gag him while eating delicious food, "Deputy Section Chief Li takes the lead. Many construction sites in Beijing start work at 5 o'clock."

Director Tang was surprised and said: "5 o'clock! It's too early! Don't any workers complain?"

Lin Guozhen said with a smile: "You think it's early too. Deputy Section Chief Li goes to work at 5 a.m. every day and doesn't get off work until 6 p.m."

Li Ming was originally enjoying milk tea and fried rice. He raised his head and explained:
"The construction site for the new family building of our steel rolling mill ends at 1 o'clock. The construction site is in the suburbs and there are no original residents. We have no problem starting work at 5 o'clock. The construction site in the city is not adjusted according to the actual situation, and some people come and disturb the residents."

"My job is mainly coordination and command, which is not very tiring. It's not a big problem to go back to the factory and continue working."

Director Tang smiled and said: "You said that coordinating and commanding is not tiring. I guess stationmaster Ma will be very depressed. He says he is so busy every day that his head is dizzy."

Li Ming also smiled, "Stationmaster Ma has many docking units, so it's really tiring to press for supplies."

The three chatted while eating, and settled the breakfast in a while.

Director Tang led the way on his bicycle.

Li Ming was riding the bicycle that stationmaster Ma had borrowed yesterday, and drove Lin Guozhen to the desert north of the town.

The name is quite nice, Jinshawan.

The sand in Jinsha Bay is softer than many seaside beaches Li Ming has seen. Walking barefoot on it is like stepping on flour, which is very comfortable.

The three climbed over two short sand dunes and found a higher one to wait for the sunrise.

Waiting idly, Li Ming grabbed a handful of sand and flung it away.

The sunrise in the desert is a very special natural landscape.

Before the sun rises, the eastern sky is rendered in lavender and light gold.

The sky turned fish belly white, and in a golden yellow, the sun slowly rose from behind the sand dunes.

When the first ray of sunlight passes through the horizon, dyeing the endless sea of ​​sand golden, it seems that the whole world has been awakened.

Such a beautiful place can be used as a tourist attraction in a few decades.

It was inconvenient for him to take out the camera to take pictures, otherwise he could take some pictures and bring them back for a few women to enjoy together.

There is a little regret.

Now, when the wind blows, a mouthful of sand will come in.

No one travels, and no tourist income is brought, only inconvenience in life.

Li Ming planned to take a rest and collect the entire sandy area.

There are two people beside him, this time changed to close from far to near.

Just like yesterday, there is less and less sand left from the outside to the middle.

He collects the sand for a while, takes a rest, and rotates the operations.

Next to them, Lin Guozhen and Officer Tang were just playing and didn't notice that many of the sand dunes in the distance had become shorter.

This area is still far away from the railway and will not cause the problem of unstable roadbed.

When the three of them were about to go back, Li Ming collected the sand even more intensely and did not touch the surrounding dozens of meters.

The outer circle looks normal. If you haven't gone into the desert, you won't notice that there isn't much quicksand left in the middle.

The completion rate of the 100-kilometer mission reached 15%.

The remaining 85% of the tasks are fine.

When he returns tomorrow night, Li Ming plans to sit on the train and collect sand while walking.

He estimated that he could complete the remaining tasks.

Delicious.

Officer Tang took the rolling mill duo to visit the nursery for afforestation and the dairy farm of Baotou Steel.

Li Ming took the opportunity to collect branches of drought-tolerant plants such as Elaeagnus elata, elm, quadruple wood, cotton thorn, half-day flower, and holly.

He collected these plants into the small world with the intention of increasing species diversity.

It doesn’t necessarily mean that you will use it all the time. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with saving more things.

The area of ​​the small world is now a small town, and there is a place to do these things.

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