Chapter 709: Tarim at Sunset
"Xiao Hao, I remember you said last time that the lifespan of this kind of grass is only three months, right?"
At nightfall, the group had already returned to the foot of the mountain in a helicopter from the top of the mountain.
After inspecting the afforestation project of the reservoir and artificial lake between the mountains, the Grand Elder and others were quite satisfied with the trip.
As he walked, looking at the grass at his feet that seemed to have become stronger and stronger under the moisture of the rain, the Great Elder also suddenly asked.
"Yes, the grass you see now, although the surface part is not large, it just touches the neck of the foot, but the ground is actually the main part of it.
The roots of this grass can extend up to seven or eight meters downward, and then spread two to three meters around, and the whole root system is like a fine net that locks the soil firmly.
Moreover, the root system of this grass is also very tough, even if it is pulled by hand, it is difficult to break, under normal conditions, as long as there are three small grasses growing on one square of the ground.
Basically, there is no need to worry about soil erosion, and now we see that in the area around the town, there are at least seven or eight of these small grasses growing on one square meter of ground.
I think that it should be more applicable to the problem of desertification and even desertification that has been left over from this land before. ”
Faced with the Great Elder's questions, Zhao Hao was also outspoken, and there was nothing to hide.
"Yes, to prevent desertification and the expansion of desertification, this is indeed the most needed governance strategy at the moment. ”
Hearing this, the Great Elder nodded, then squatted down himself, pulled the grass at his feet with his hands, and found that it was indeed very firm.
The force in his hand continued to increase, until he was a little red-faced.
This little grass just "snap~", broke off in response, and was divided into two at once.
It's just that what was broken by the Great Elder was only the above-ground part, and under the soil, the invisible root system still firmly grasped the earth, and there was no relaxation in the slightest!
"This is actually a kind of resolute and energetic grass, this plant has special characteristics, as long as there is a little water can grow, a little sunlight can thrive.
And its thirst for sunlight is also quite alarming, if there is a wind and sand at this time, covering the top of this grass, then even if it has grown to the fullest.
It will also continue to grow twice, desperately trying to drill out of the sand layer above until it finally sees the sun again, which is this tenacious personality.
So the lifespan of this grass will be relatively short, but in three months it will be summer, and then we can think about the diversity of plants.
There is also the problem of species balance, and the timing is just right to sow more mixed plants. ”
As Zhao Hao spoke, he helped the great elder up, who was a little staggering, with a hint of confidence on his face.
In the northwest, there were also a batch of reservoirs and dams built by surprise in the Loess Inner Mongolia region, which is no longer just a problem of locking up a large amount of water sources.
Its impact has far exceeded our original expectations, and it has even caused climate change in the hinterland, and the current spring rains are just one manifestation of it.
According to our experts' estimates, when summer comes, our central and western regions, especially Xinjiang, will usher in a more extensive and longer-lasting rainfall period.
By that time, everything will be different, it is said that there will be a lot of swamps in the northwest, Turpan will cease to exist, and Lop Nur will become bigger and wider!
Alas~ It seems that it is time to consider immigration in the northwest, and before the situation is completely stabilized, many places in Tibet may undergo unpredictable changes.
During these months, the state had to build at least a few towns on higher ground. ”
The Great Elder said as he continued to walk towards the town with Zhao Hao.
He was followed by a series of dignitaries, businessmen, and overseas Chinese representatives, all with shocks on their faces that could not be concealed.
"In addition, the abundant rain in the northwest will also greatly affect the Yellow River Basin, whether it is the carrying capacity of the above-ground rivers or the sudden increase in groundwater, it is a big problem.
Some cities along the Yellow River, especially in the central and western regions, such as Lanzhou, will face a lot of pressure, and if they don't get it right, they will have to abandon the whole city and build new cities.
Alas~ What an eventful season!"
When the Great Elder said this, he couldn't help but sigh lightly, walked with his hands behind his back, and walked in the sparse rain curtain with a little leisurely, but when he looked closely, he was a little worried.
"It's true that immigration and building a new city are both nerve-wracking choices, but I think the state should have already started to prepare, right?"
Seeing this, Zhao Hao asked unhurriedly.
"I have to issue some treasury bonds, Xiao Zhao, your Zhao family's funds are quite abundant, right?"
The Great Elder looked back and asked.
"It's okay, I just don't know how many treasury bonds the country is going to issue this time?"
Zhao Hao asked lightly, when he arrived in Chengdu now, money was naturally dispensable, and he didn't take it seriously.
"Let's start with 800 billion US dollars, the disaster relief a while ago, the current post-disaster reconstruction, the greening project for millions of people, plus the subsequent migration and the construction of new cities.
There are also follow-up personnel placements and so on, this number, it's about the same, how much can you buy Xiao Zhao?"
The Great Elder asked with some curiosity at this time.
"At least half of it must be no problem, if the country needs it, it's nothing to eat all of the 800 billion yuan~"
Zhao Hao said with a smile, completely unscrupulous about the Great Elder who had already widened his eyes on the side.
"Ahem~"
Just when Zhao Hao's words fell, a light cough suddenly came from the team behind him.
Listening to this voice, it seems to be from the business boss in the same team, Wang Dada~
"Ah, if the state wants to issue treasury bonds, it will definitely not be good for me to swallow it alone, or 500 billion?"
"Little guy~ The appetite is not small! I can only give you half at most, you eat meat, and others will have to drink some soup when the time comes!"
"That's okay, just do as you say~"
"Hahahahahaha~"
……
The Junggar Basin is not the only destination of this trip.
After inspecting this town, which can only be described as a thriving town, and staying here for a few more days, after inspecting the entire basin.
The group continued to fly south in a hummingbird helicopter formation.
On the way, the Great Elder personally ordered the biplane helicopter formation to enter supersonic flight mode.
One after another, the dark helicopters with the sound barrier swept across, like a flock of eagles in the sky, fast and agile.
In just a few hours, it had traversed the entire basin, flying over the Tien Shan Mountains and arriving at a military base on the north bank of the Tarim River.
However, although the whole flight process was fast, the Grand Elder and his party sitting in the cabin did not feel any discomfort.
Not even the tremor and shaking of the fuselage, it was unusually smooth!
The reason for this is that when Zhao built this hummingbird helicopter, he had installed a special electromagnetic shield.
The shape of the protective cover can be changed arbitrarily under certain specifications, and the air resistance can be effectively adjusted or even utilized.
And this is also an important reliance for a hummingbird as a helicopter to be able to enter supersonic mode!
After arriving at the base, the sky was gradually darkening, and the sunset on the horizon was slowly sinking.
In the distance, a dense poplar forest stands there, accompanied by the raging river, like a faithful guardian on the embankment.
One after another rolling sand dunes have also been covered with green grass at this time.
Compared to the wide and turbulent Tarim River, these once irascible sand dunes are unusually quiet.
Under the setting sun, the bright orange light seems to put a dazzling coat on them, and the poetic picture is presented in the eyes of everyone.