Go back to the Ming Dynasty to be a thousand households

Chapter 28 Sensation
The digging of irrigation wells over there was lively, and so did such a big waterwheel.With detailed drawings, it is not difficult to make.

According to the instructions in the computer, to build a waterwheel, you must first choose a place to install the waterwheel.

In this place, in addition to having sufficient water sources, it should also be where the river bends.Because the waterwheel stands there at all times and cannot move. If the location is on the side of a straight river, once a flood occurs, the waterwheel will be washed away.

After a day of selection, Huang Laifu and others chose a bend in the river, on the bank of the river, which is the field of the Huang Family's Dazhuang.According to Huang Laifu's instructions, everyone built a water tank with a large drop of stones along the river, and then installed the waterwheel on the water tank, and the water flow can drive the waterwheel to rotate.

After the address is selected, the material preparation begins.The most important thing is that the wood used for the shaft of the waterwheel needs wear-resistant hardwood, and the diameter must be more than two feet.Also, the production of the rotating shaft is not simple, and involves many mathematical problems, which cannot be done by ordinary craftsmen.

Fortunately, there is such old wood in stock in Wuzhai Fort, coupled with Liu Zongqi's rich experience, and through the efforts of all military craftsmen, he finally made this rotating shaft after a few days.

It is a relatively complicated project to make the rotating shaft and make the wheels bigger. It requires many people to assist. All the military craftsmen work together. The river is very lively.

Huang Laifu estimated that, in terms of cost and labor, an ordinary family would usually need about 3 taels of silver to make one round, and at least 1 tael for a small one. This cost is beyond the financial resources of a family. Yes, especially these poor military households in Wuzhaibao.This shows that the natural economy of a single household is not conducive to the promotion of science and technology.

After the big wheel was finished, it was fitted with woven bamboo blades and tied with bamboo tubes for carrying water. After half a month of hard work, the big water wheel was finally completed.

The completed waterwheel is tall and magnificent, with a wheel diameter of 15 meters, which can raise the water in the river to a height of more than ten meters, which can be compared with the famous Lanzhou waterwheel.

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公元1589年12月2日。农历10月25日。

early morning!

This day was the first day when the big water truck was in operation. At this time, the shore of the big water truck had already surrounded countless Wuzhaibao military households, including men and women, old and young.It can be said that people from the entire Wuzhai Fort were dispatched, and some came from other forts to watch the excitement.

Although the weather was cold and there were still some snowflakes floating in the sky, it couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the crowd. For a while, there were chatter and laughter by the river and the joyful cries of children.At this time, the waterwheel was completed, just in time, and after some time, the Qinglian River would freeze over.

Thousands of houses were also dispatched on this day.Huang Sihao, Yang Shi, Huang Laifu's sisters, Gu Qianhu, Gu Yunniang and others, as well as the children of all the sisters, came to the river with Huang Laifu, first to watch the excitement, and second to cheer for Huang Laifu .On the way, I met He Fuqianhu, a few hundred households, Zhenfu and others from Wuzhaibao, and everyone exchanged pleasantries.

Wuzhaibao He Fuqianhu, Zhenfu, Baihu and others, although the fields in Wuzhaibao cannot be compared with Huang Sihao, but each of them more or less has a thousand mu to a few hundred mu of land.

These years are not good, not to mention that it is impossible for them not to worry about their own fields, but in the past they have always depended on the sky for food, and there is no way to think about it. Now Huang Laifu has built this big water truck and dug many irrigation wells. It is impossible not to be curious or not to be tempted, so today everyone came to watch the excitement together, and then see how effective this big water wheel is.

When they came to the river, the water tanker's side was already surrounded by water, and everyone looked at the big water tanker with novel eyes, discussing a lot, seeing Huang Laifu, Huang Sihao and others coming, everyone was busy Get out of the way and watch everyone pass by.

Especially where Huang Laifu passed by, there were countless pairs of eyes looking at him. During this time, Huang Laifu could be said to be the most talked about person in Wuzhaibao.Not to mention digging irrigation wells and making water trucks, people seem to have become benevolent. They no longer beat, scold and bully the military households in Wuzhaibao as before, which makes people puzzled.

In the crowd, Huang Laifu also saw Yumei, a military craftsman girl, and her younger sister, Erniu, watching the fun together. After meeting Huang Laifu's gaze, she hurriedly hid in the crowd.

Liu Zongqi had already been waiting on the shore, exhaling white breath, seeing Huang Sihao, Huang Laifu and others coming, he hurried over to greet him.

Huang Sihao waved his hand: "There is no need to be polite." He said to Huang Laifu, "Fu'er, it's getting late, let's start."

The eldest sister also yelled: "Yes, brother, let someone start the waterwheel, my sister is waiting impatiently."

Everyone laughed, Huang Laifu smiled and said to Liu Zongqi: "Let's get started."

Liu Zongqi responded loudly, and with a greeting, two military craftsmen stepped forward and opened the gate of the waterwheel pass.

Under the attention of everyone, the waterwheel was quickly turned "squeaky" under the impact of the river water, and the bamboo tube on the wheel was constantly immersed in the water of the narrow road as it rotated, lifting the water to the top. High, and then poured into the wooden trough of the volley horizontal frame, splashing a piece of flying flowers and broken jade.

As the wheels keep turning, the river water flows continuously along the channel to the canals on the bank, and to the fields everywhere.

Everyone cheered, Huang Sihao was also beaming with joy, he couldn't stop nodding, and Yang even laughed so hard that he could barely close his mouth.The eldest sister applauded again and again, and her two children also surrounded her screaming and making noise.

He Fuqianhu and several hundreds of households looked at each other, and they all saw the joy and excitement in each other's eyes.The military households watching on the river bank were already noisy, especially a few old military households were still in tears and murmuring what they were talking about.

Yang, who was supported by Gu Yunniang, said happily: "My son is really good at making a waterwheel, and this waterwheel is really made. With this waterwheel, do you still worry about the lack of water to irrigate the fields?"

Huang Laifu smiled and said: "Mother has won the award, and this is inseparable from the support of parents." Gu Yunniang next to Mrs. Yang heard his words, gave him a blank look, and turned her head to look at the big water by the river with curiosity. car.

Gu Qianhu said: "Nephew, what is the irrigation capacity of this water tanker?"

Huang Laifu said: "As far as my nephew knows, this big water wheel alone can irrigate two to three hundred acres of land in one day."

Everyone was discussing in amazement again, Gu Qianhu didn't say anything, just looked at the waterwheel with joyful eyes, not knowing what he was planning.

He Fuqianhu and several hundreds of households said a few words, and then came over with a smile on his face.He Fuqianhu is about 50 years old, his skin is thick and dark, his face is full of weather, and he doesn't wear the official uniform of Qianhu. Others will think he is an old farmer.

According to the system of the Daming Guards, He Fuqian households were in charge of farming and camping in Wuzhai Fort. However, the system of the guards was corrupted, and the farming and camping in Wuzhai Fort had been abandoned for many years. Similarly, He Fuqianhu only worries about his own fields every day.

In the past, we depended on the sky for food, so there is no way for this natural disaster, but now with Huang Laifu's big water tanker, He Fuqianhu also has some fields by the river.

At this moment, Fu Qianhu's face seemed to be full of smiles, and he looked more like an old farmer. He first greeted Huang Sihao and Gu Qianhu, and then said to Huang Laifu with a smile on his face: "Nephew Laifu!" This big waterwheel really impresses the old man, I do have some fields by the river, I wonder if I can..."

Speaking of this, he was a little embarrassed, and laughed hehehe, but the meaning of those words could be understood as soon as he heard it.Hearing what he said, several hundreds of households also interrupted one after another, but they all meant the same thing, that is, can Huang Laifu allow them to build a big water truck.

In the Ming Dynasty, stealing skills and teachers was reviled.Not to mention the notoriety of stealing art, but to say that the Huang family has always dominated Wuzhai Fort, even though Huang Laifu is young, he has always had a reputation for being violent in Wuzhai Fort.Without the permission of Huang Laifu and others, who would dare to set up such a big water truck in front of them?Don't want to hang out in Wuzhai Fort?
And although Liu Zongqi had seen Huang Laifu's drawings and knew how to make the big water truck, but without Huang Laifu's consent, who dared to spread the word?
Huang Laifu cupped his hands and said with a smile: "My lords are all fellow villagers of Wuzhaibao, how dare Laifu hide his secrets? But don't worry everyone, this big water wheel is just the first step, I still have to make a small water wheel for well irrigation, Hand presses and other things, these things can irrigate the fields without relying on river water. When all these things are made, I will ask everyone to come and discuss together.”

Everyone was even more delighted after hearing this. There are also small waterwheels and hand presses that can irrigate wells without relying on river water?Speaking of which, most of the fertile land along the Wuzhaibao River was occupied by the Huang family. Yes, most of the officers' fields were not close to the river, and the use of large water tankers was limited.Wouldn't it be better to have this well irrigation tool at this time?Some time ago they heard that Huang Laifu had dug many deep wells, but they didn't understand what it meant, but now they understand.

At the moment, everyone smiled happily and said yes one after another.After watching for a while, everyone left one after another.

When Huang Laifu left the river bank, wherever he passed, Huang Laifu saw many people pointing at him, presumably talking about the big water tanker and him. In the crowd, he looked at him secretly, with a strange look in his eyes.

When Huang Laifu looked at it, she quickly turned her gaze away like a frightened deer.Suddenly there was a cold snort from someone nearby, and when Huang Laifu looked over, it was Gu Yunniang who was looking up at the sky.

Until the evening of that day, there were still many people watching by the waterwheel with undiminished interest.

After that, for many days, adults and children continued to watch by the waterwheel, and many people came from other places to watch the fun after hearing the news.Seeing this big waterwheel, everyone was amazed and called it a spectacle.

Since then, the reputation of this waterwheel has spread farther and farther, and it was finally called Huanglaifu Big Waterwheel.Since then, the Huanglaifu waterwheel has become a landmark of Wuzhai Fort and the pride of Wuzhai Fort people.

(End of this chapter)