Chapter 41
Recommended by Master Fan, Yunli uses a kind of carbonized wood to make the main material of the base, this kind of wood is processed by high heat, water-resistant and anti-corrosion, and has a wide range of uses, but some of the lowest layers of щwwlā still use the method of building the foundation of the bamboo building, with concrete pillars and steel, fortunately, there has been little rain recently, and the water in the pool can be drained quickly, which does not bring any trouble to the construction.
Generally speaking, the waterwheel uses the momentum of the water flow to rotate and drive the water source upward, or supplemented by a water diversion belt, the water source can be transported to a high place, so the wheels of the waterwheel are usually designed with a place to store water and carry water. The Yunli waterwheel is not used in ordinary rivers, the impulse of the water flow is not enough, it can only be assisted by the wind, and the cascade concave of the water storage is also very shallow, so you can't bring too much amount at a time to reduce the burden of the waterwheel.
It was really a pleasing thing to watch Master Fan build a water wheel, which reminded Yunli of the past in the antique market, watching those old artists make bowls and mend porcelain pots, and he could sit there and watch for an afternoon without getting bored.
After the bearing shaft was delivered, Master Fan made a support out of sleepers according to the size, and assembled them on the base, and then the workers assembled the pre-prepared materials little by little. From the inside to the outside, layer by layer extends outward.
The windmill is made up of four huge sails, each nearly five meters long, made of special oiled paper embedded in long wooden boards.
After the frame of the waterwheel is completed, the workers assemble the four sails to the reserved position of the core bearing shaft to form a huge windmill, in the core bearing shaft, there are parts that connect the windmill and the main bearing shaft, and when the windmill rotates, the waterwheel will rotate in the opposite direction.
The sides of the watermill are oriented southeast, and the winds are best in this area, especially in the summer, when the monsoon winds blow from this direction.
In addition, in order to take into account the actual use, the windmill and the central bearing shaft, are provided with switches, when not needed, you can go to pull the switch to stop them from operating, the outside of the waterwheel, also has the buckle position for human pulling, in the case that the wind and water flow force are insufficient, you can use manpower to pull the waterwheel, it is very thoughtful.
The whole process took nearly a month to complete intermittently, and after the waterwheel was erected, it replaced the big banyan tree and became the most conspicuous symbol of Xiaolushan. Not only the people in the village, but also many people in Lianlu Town knew that a big waterwheel had been built here in Xiaolu Mountain, and they came to stop and watch.
For this reason, Yunli spent a total of more than 20,000 yuan before and after, most of which were used for the cost of bearing shafts and the wages of craftsmen, but Yunli was quite satisfied with the waterwheel, but tried it for a period of time, and the effect was also very good, green and environmentally friendly, which was very in line with the concept of his manor.
After the waterwheel was built, Yunli immediately surrounded the deep pond and laid a wooden magnetic array with sequoia saplings, these sequoia trees were cultivated by Yunli with light birds, so they have the characteristics of light birds, but the objects become light. Although the formation has not yet been formed and cannot play much effect, Yunli is not in a hurry and slowly moves forward at his own pace.
Around the deep pond, Yunli has also planted several pastures such as ryegrass, as well as some dwarf shrubs, which can not only stabilize the soil, but also use them as food if you want to cultivate aquatic products in the future.
After the waterwheel is built, a channel will be built to divert the water to the reservoir in the northwest regional center, and since it is not yet the rainy season, the water storage is still very small, and the expansion plan for the northwest region will have to wait. As for building a water diversion channel, it is enough to use bamboo to build a connection, Yunli handed over this task to Xu Lin and the three of them, and he had already packed his luggage and wanted to leave Xiaolushan for a while.
The impact of the hail disaster gradually faded, and when the villagers talked about Xiaolushan, in addition to the newly erected huge waterwheel, there was also the relationship between Yunli and Lu Ci.
Everyone gradually found out that Lu Ci no longer went to Xiaolushan, and they didn't know the reason inside, so they couldn't help but guess what happened between the two. When Lu Ci came to work in Xiaolushan, everyone rumored that the two of them were dragging on or something, and now this situation has once again aroused everyone's topic.
These parents in the township are short, Yunli doesn't care much, the things in Xiaolu Mountain have been explained, and during his absence, Xu Lin will record the growth of crops for him, including those strawberries in Jifang Garden.
As for the big red robe tea tree, before leaving, Yunli had already given it an electrolysis course, and now he wants to let it rest for a period of time, and after observing the effect, he is making the next plan. Now basically as soon as he has free time, Brother Chen will come to the bamboo building to see the situation of the tea tree, even if Yun Li is not there, he can handle it, and he has long known the kung fu of changing the nutrient solution.
After having a waterwheel, people in the township and town like to come to Xiaolushan to swim here, especially some couples, there is no good place for entertainment in the town, not to mention that there is a large green meadow not far from the deep pool, whether it is to hang out and rest, or have a picnic and play, it is an excellent location.
Lang Bo Street, a famous tourist attraction on the border between China and Laos, is no longer under the jurisdiction of our country, but most of the people who do business here are compatriots from all over the country. Due to the special geographical environment, it has created a very prosperous commodity trading market here, especially those goods that are on the fringes of the law, and if there is a doorway, they can be found here.
Today, Lambert Street has expanded from a small street to an entire town, and tourists love it not only because of its wide range of goods and low tax rates. Moreover, because it integrates many unique cultures in the southwest region, some of which are even more complete than the local areas in the southwest, forming a unique charm and being loved by the world.
To the north of Lambert Street is the area with the highest concentration of specialty goods, whether it is antique toys, ethnic products, or various jade jewelry, there is everything here.
Although it's not yet June, it's landlocked and has a subtropical climate, but the temperature is a bit warmer than in other regions. Most of the tourists on the street are wearing shorts and shorts and wearing hats and umbrellas, stopping to look in front of the stores and bargaining with the shops when they come across the products they like. Everyone understands some of the simplest English, plus gestures or body language expressions, there is no big problem in communication, if necessary, you can also go to some chain stores, find a translator to help.
Sometimes you can't talk about the price, you complain in your native language, you say yours, he says his, chickens and ducks talk, chirping, is such a common scene, and it can be regarded as one of the characteristics.
Tuba is a small shop here, mainly dealing in some old drawings, maps and small calligraphy and paintings, the store is not big, and the location is not good, so there are not many tourists to patronize here. The owner of this shop, called Tuba, is a sturdy middle-aged man with a long beard on his chin and a pigtail tied with a red rope.
On this day, as usual, business was uneventful, the bearded boss took a magnifying glass, studied an old yellow silk silk on the counter, and was fascinated by it, and ignored the guests who came, and continued to immerse himself in his own affairs.
A young man came in, carrying a backpack and a pale yellow straw hat on his head, and when he saw that the store was busy, he didn't make a noise to disturb him, but walked around the store lightly, looking at the goods displayed in the window, and picking them up and looking through them when he saw something he was interested in.
"What's eye-catching, the comics, the four-panel paintings, and those things are in the big wooden box on the left side of the door." After a long while, the bearded boss regained his senses, greeted the guest in Mandarin, which was not very fluent, and pointed him to the location. Most of the young customers who come to the store come for this, and he also has a collection of out-of-print comic books, which are not very valuable, but for true lovers, they are priceless.
The young man shook his head, took off his straw hat, revealing a delicate and energetic face, came to the counter, and said with a clear intention: "Is there a data map of the division of feudal towns in the southwest region at the end of the Tang Dynasty?" Or during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the distribution map of the forces in the southwest? ”
"I'm going to flip through this, no one has been looking for this information for a long time, is there a specific incident?" The young man's request surprised the bearded boss a little, and the range of items involved was very wide, so he asked carefully.
"During the turbulent times at the end of the Tang Dynasty, there was a vassal king in the southwest, in order to tie up with other forces, he married several daughters under his knees to the leaders of the surrounding forces, including a daughter named 'Gexian', who married far away to Siam, that is, the area of present-day Thailand, I don't know if you have any relevant information?" The young man said calmly, his expression revealing a mature and steady style that was not commensurate with his age.
"I haven't heard of this allusion, but during that period, there were not a hundred or dozens of vassal kings on all sides, and if you were not very famous, it would be difficult to find one of them." The bearded boss took out a laptop from under the counter, opened it and retrieved the contents, and the young man was also patient, standing aside and waiting for the results.
This young man is Yunli who came from afar, and the reason why he came here is because from the mouth of the old scholar introduced by Brother Chen, Yunli knew this allusion.
The old scholars specialize in the study of ethnic culture in the southwest region, and know many wild historical allusions that have not been recorded, and their authenticity is difficult to study. After hearing about the deeds of the county lord of Gexian from his mouth, Yun Li suddenly became interested and asked him about the details. Nowadays, few young people are willing to pay attention to this information, and seeing Yunli's thirst for knowledge, the old scholar is very pleased, so he pours what he has learned from his research without any reservations.