The story of the struggle of the poor girl who crossed

Chapter 79
When Leng Dong heard this, his eyes couldn't help but shine.

This water cellar sounds very practical!
Mai Xiang must be very knowledgeable about water conservancy.Otherwise, how could she have thought of building a water cellar or a reservoir?

He himself had thought about building the canal a long time ago, but the project to build the canal was too big and required a lot of money.At present, Luhuawan can't come up with so much money.However, he never thought about building reservoirs and water cellars.

"Does it need a lot of money to build the reservoir?" Leng Dong asked a question.

Mai Xiang: "Reservoir construction is a big project that requires a lot of money. However, if you make good use of the terrain, you don't need a lot of money, and you can save a lot of manpower and material resources. That's good, take me to Xiaohe tomorrow Take a look at the terrain upstream."

Leng Dong replied very crisply: "Okay, I will accompany you tomorrow! Maybe you will have a good harvest!"

Three days later, Mai Xiang determined the address for the construction of the reservoir.

When Leng Dong saw it, he was immediately overwhelmed with admiration: "Mai Xiang, this place is really suitable for building a reservoir, why didn't I think of it?"

This is a valley between several big mountains.The valley is very large and very long, winding for two or three miles.As long as a dam is built at both ends of the valley, the reservoir will be completed.

This method can indeed save a lot of manpower and material resources, and can also save a lot of time. In a very short time, the reservoir can be completed.

Mai Xiang: "If we start working now, we should be able to build the reservoir before it freezes. In the next spring, during the rainy season, we will be able to accumulate a lot of rainwater and groundwater!"

There are also many springs in the valley.At that time, the water from the sky and the ground will join together, and the reservoir will be filled to the brim.Moreover, the water storage capacity of such a large reservoir must be amazing.Even if there is a severe drought, the water in the reservoir is enough to drink for people within a radius of five miles.

Not only that, but also can irrigate many fields.

In a word, as long as the reservoir is completed, it will benefit the people.

Leng Dong said happily: "You can invite people from the army to help. With the people in the army, the reservoir can be built very firmly. Otherwise, the construction period must be very tight with the people of Luhuawan alone. You know , the time for freezing in the northwest is very early. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, it will be freezing!"

In the northwest of Rongguo, the freezing time is particularly early.

Mai Xiang: "Yeah, I didn't think about it clearly. It would be the best if you can recruit people from the army! But, it must be difficult to recruit people, right?"

This is ancient times, and the weather in ancient times was much colder than in modern society.

Leng Dong: "It won't be difficult to invite. The highest officer stationed here is a fourth-rank officer. His name is Zhao Yan, and he has a good relationship with me. He used to be under General Fang."

When Mai Xiang heard this, a flash of light flashed in her mind: "A general of the fourth rank? If that's the case, shouldn't he be in charge of the affairs of the Luhuawan military households?"

Leng Dong: "Yes, this village with a radius of ten miles will be under his control in the future."

Mai Xiang: "In that case, please take me to see him."

Leng Dong: "You want to see General Zhao, why?"

Mai Xiang: "I want to talk to him about my father's enlistment in the army. My father is a farmer. Let him go to the battlefield, it would be like seeking death!"

Leng Dong also held back and shook his head: "That's right, who said it wasn't? Your father is good at farming, so it's really inappropriate to let him go to the battlefield. He is so simple and honest, even if he has the chance to kill the enemy, he probably won't be able to do it. .However, on the battlefield, either you die or I live, and if you hesitate for a moment, you will lose your life!"

Mai Xiang: "So, what I want to say is that I want to replace my father in the army!"

Leng Dong couldn't help being stunned for a moment, and then said: "Could it be that you want to learn from Hua Mulan and go to the battlefield instead of your father? No! You are only 14 years old. Even if you have some martial arts, you are at a disadvantage in stature. The Huns and Tatars The Tartars are tall and strong, if you fight against them, you will suffer a big loss within a few rounds!"

Mai Xiang shook her head: "No, I plan to go to the gun shop and be responsible for making guns! In the gun shop, I don't have to go to the battlefield! Of course, even if I go to the battlefield, I won't be afraid! Uncle Leng, you don't know, do you? Naturally born with supernatural power! Even though I suffer a bit in terms of height, I can make up for this weakness in terms of strength!"

"What? The gun shop? Innate supernatural power?!" As a retired soldier, Leng Dong couldn't help being surprised and delighted after hearing her words.

Mai Xiang nodded vigorously: "Well, that's right, you heard it right, it's the gun station. Have you heard of the five-shot bow and crossbow? That's what I developed and dedicated to General Fang. Otherwise, Fang How did the general know about me and ask you to take care of me!

To tell you the truth, I also developed a ten-shot crossbow. Perhaps General Fang has received my crossbow now.I also have a lot of research on other firearms. If General Zhao knew about it, he would be very willing to accept me, Hua Mulan! "

Upon hearing this, Leng Dong's face was filled with a bright smile: "Hey, if that's the case, Hua Mulan is far inferior to you! Don't worry, I will accompany you to find General Zhao when I have time, I believe He must be very willing to accept you! No, I will take you there tomorrow, and discuss with General Zhao about the construction of the reservoir!"

Mai Xiang nodded: "Okay, let's go after lunch tomorrow! Tomorrow I will make dumplings, and you, my aunt, and Zhuzi brothers and sisters will come to my house as guests, and I will treat your family to eat dumplings. In addition, I will make more dumplings." It must be able to do some, take it to General Zhao to have a taste!"

Leng Dong has three children, the eldest son Leng Lie, 16 years old; the second son Leng Qing, 13 years old; the youngest daughter Leng Zhu, ten years old.

Aunt Leng is 33 years old, and she is also a very nice person. She gets along very well with Huashi and Changshi.Leng Zhu and Licorice Fuling are very close friends, the three of them are together every day, digging wild vegetables and picking mushrooms, as if they have known each other for a lifetime.

As for the coldness and desertedness, it can be considered a good relationship with Pinellia.

When Leng Dong heard this, he laughed so hard that he couldn't see his teeth: "Okay, I'm so kind! I will definitely go, and I will take the whole family with me. Hehe, I have long wanted to taste the deliciousness of that dumpling! If the general finds out, he will be too happy to sleep!"

Mai Xiang smiled: "Well, that's it for today! I have to go back to get the crossbow, go up the mountain to hunt some pheasants and rabbits, and dig some wild vegetables. Tomorrow, I will make more dumplings with different fillings for everyone to eat. happy!"

Leng Dong said: "Go up the mountain to hunt pheasants and hares? I will also go home to get a bow and arrow, go up the mountain with you, and call my boss and Ban Xia!"

Mai Xiang nodded: "Yes, it's fine! Ban Xia also needs to exercise, this is a border gate, even if you don't go to the battlefield, you must prevent spies from sneaking in. After training, you will be able to catch spies when you meet them. Take it!"

The two talked while walking towards the house.

The village head's house lives in the middle of the village head, and it's not too far to walk from Mai Xiang's house for a cup of tea.After all, the village chief is only that big.If the yards of every house are not very large, there is no need to spend a cup of tea.

Hearing that he was going to hunt in the mountains, Pinellia was very excited for no reason.

Mai Xiang couldn't help shaking her head and laughing.

Alas, after all, it is a boy, interested in hunting, perhaps it is the nature of men.Otherwise, why didn't Licorice and Fuling envy her at all when they heard that she was going hunting in Pinellia?In fact, if the two of them wanted to go with her, Mai Xiang would also consider agreeing.

Cold is also very happy.

You know, his father would not easily agree to take him hunting. He has only been there twice since he grew up, and the two places he went to were not deep mountains.These two times, he was the one who stalked and wanted to follow, otherwise, his father would not have taken him there.

This time, why was his father so nice and took him there on his own initiative?Could it be that his temperament has changed?Perhaps, the father was drunk?

But, whatever the reason, he was glad to be able to go hunting with him.You know, he is old enough to marry a wife.However, still hiding under the wings of his father is not shameful at all.

Alas, there is no way, my father almost died several times on the battlefield, so he and his younger brother are extra protective, and they are not easily allowed to take risks.The deep mountains in the northwest are said to be more dangerous than the deep mountains in the south, because in addition to tigers and wild boars, there are also a large number of wolves in the deep mountains in the northwest.

Mai Xiang took out all the bows and crossbows with ten bursts, and each of them had one with Ban Xia.

The crossbow was packed in a cloth bag, Leng Dong didn't see it.

When they were in the mountains, Mai Xiang and Ban Xia took out the bows and crossbows.

Mai Xiang said: "Uncle Leng, this is a ten-shot crossbow. I'll demonstrate it to you later."

While talking, a few people came to a stream, where two wild boars and a group of young wild boars were drinking water.Mai Xiang pulled the crossbow with quick eyes and hands, and the cross arrows shot out continuously. The two big wild boars each hit three arrows in a row and fell to the ground.In addition, three little wild boars also fell to the ground.

The remaining two little wild boars fled away in terror.

Ban Xia was immediately overjoyed: "That's it, no need to buy the meat for making dumplings! Two wild boars of this size can make as many dumplings as there are enough meat!"

Mai Xiang was also very happy, and said to Leng Dong with a smile: "Uncle, today's hunting mission is completed! Let's make two simple trailers and find a way to get all these wild boars back!"

Leng Dong's face was full of surprise: "Mai Xiang, this big wild boar weighs at least two hundred catties each, and one small wild boar weighs fifty or sixty catties. We'll get them all back, just a few of us, are you kidding me? No, how many people should I call back to the village?"

Mai Xiang smiled and waved her hands: "No, just a few of us are enough! Don't you forget that I am born with supernatural powers. That's it, I will be in charge of one big one and three small ones, and the three of you will be in charge of one big one." of!"

When Leng Dong heard this, his eyes widened immediately: "Girl Mai Xiang, isn't it? You look down on your uncle like me? Anyway, I'm a big man, and I'm a veteran! Today, if I let you If someone dragged back a big wild boar and three small wild boars, I would have no face in Luhua Bay! Not to mention me, even Leng Lie and Ban Xia would not be able to hold their heads up!"

Leng Lie also said: "That's right, Sister Mai Xiang, I'm also a year older than you, and I'm a big man now!"

Mai Xiang couldn't help grinning: "Okay, the three little Pinellia and Brother Leng are in charge, and my uncle and I will each have a big wild boar! Let's go, let's pull vines, cut branches, and make a trailer!"

Cutting branches and pulling vines?

Although the father and son of the Leng family didn't know what was going on, they still actively pulled the vines and cut the branches, full of energy.You know, the wild boar was beaten by Mai Xiang alone, so in other matters, the father and son can no longer lag behind.

Vines and branches are ready.

Mai Xiang and Ban Xia immediately started to make a trailer, which was actually quite simple, just using vines to tie branches into a simple trailer.However, the wild boar is lifted onto the trailer and pulled forward by the rope made of vines.

(End of this chapter)