Chapter 32: The Prophecy of the Flood
As soon as the Spring Festival of '98 passed, the four old men greeted a few students about taking the entrance examination. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 infoThey don't have anything to worry about, the students they teach with their knowledge must be excellent. What should be taught, what should be learned, what should be learned.
Die'er has been very nervous since the Spring Festival, because the impression on her in her previous life was too deep in 98 years, the flood that flooded thousands of hectares of fertile land, broke up countless families, and the grief caused by the tragedy still haunts people's hearts decades later.
Therefore, last year, Liu Tao was imprisoned by Mr. Liu in the Shui family to design the garden, and as soon as the rainy season in 97 years passed, the Shui family was going to build houses and courtyards.
Very early, Shui Qing considered saying that he wanted to rebuild the house, and now the family is not short of money, but with the development of the Hezhai market, there is really no manpower to do this. It just so happened that in the same year, it was found out that Yingzi and Su Hong were pregnant at the same time, and Shui Qing thought that it would be more important to postpone her career first and create a good living environment for the children in the future.
I always thought that Die'er was very pleased that no matter whether the family was poor or rich, her parents never reduced their love for their families.
This day is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the Shui family has been going to the old house to pay New Year's greetings in previous years, but since the last incident, the old man Shui no longer let their family enter the door. The people in the village can't understand that their son will make money, shouldn't parents be happy? explained that his child was promising, but the old man of the Shui family thought differently from others, and decided that his son had usurped his fortune. So every time he asks for money, it is especially natural that his son owes him.
Here I have to mention the Song family next door, Meng Xian and his wife. In the most difficult time for the water family, the next-door neighbor has been helping. Including the month when Die'er and Mao's went to Beijing to recognize their relatives, Yingzi was busy taking care of the shops in the town. There is simply no time to take care of Midori. It is impossible for Xiao Lu to follow her to the town, and the bowl lotus in the bamboo forest still needs her to take care of it. Later, Meng Xian asked her to eat and live in her own house, saying that she was looking for a companion for Xiaobao.
Therefore, as soon as Die'er came back, Xiao Lu cried that she was like an abandoned child, and seeing her pretending to complain, Die'er's stomach hurt when she was teased. Later, Song Xiaobao came to complain, saying that it was fortunate that Die'er came back, otherwise he would have been tortured to death by Xiaolu. Die'er was once again amused by his angry appearance, which was simply a happy little enemy.
When the four old men decided to teach these babies themselves. Song Xiaobao is also considered. At that time, Song Xian and his wife were already in the town to help take care of the lotus fast, and the water bottle had been transferred to the city to help. was rejected by Xiao Baoyizheng's words, saying that he didn't want to find abuse, and it was better to go to school. was ridiculed by Xiao Lu, thinking that he was unproductive, Xiao Bao never accepted the move, and the agitation method was useless. During the holidays, he also followed the ancient game of Go, and Mao learned to write calligraphy.
Of course. As long as the two of them meet, it will be a war of words, and within 50 meters of their bodies, they can be affected by the flames of war. Dabai is the smartest. But every time he avoids it, the little green after the defeat will definitely find it to vent his anger.
These seven years, say calm. The days are like the waters of a stream, flowing slowly. On the way, there will always be a few rapids and a few dangerous shoals. But there are always thrills to pass by.
As the saying goes, most of the eyes are looking at their feet from squatting on their knees, which explains that most rural people have never read books, are short-sighted, and can't see that other people's homes are better than themselves.
At first, Shui Qing and the others moved to the village empty-handed, and no one said anything. When they found out that the Shui family, who had not eaten three meals, actually bought a house and land in a short period of time, some long-tongued women in the village began to tell right and wrong everywhere.
Some people even talked about Die'er's marriage, saying that Shui Qing's family was willing to sell their own daughters in order to climb to the rich and noble families in the town. In and out of the words, it is said that Yingzi gave birth to a child daughter-in-law for others!
There are cars visiting from time to time, and the dirty words are even more ugly, Shui Qing is busy outside all day and night until dark before leaving home, where can I hear these gossips. Yingzi was even busier with her feet not touching the ground, and she didn't have time to do homework with the women in the village.
Meng Xian listened to many of the words outside, and she couldn't get angry, so she came back and told Yingzi.
When the Shui family heard this, they just smiled.
The tongue grows on others, and the length is not up to oneself, and it is true to live your own life behind closed doors.
Song Xian was upset with them at first, but later found that they really didn't care, and every time they heard it, it was over. I also have more trust in them, and the two families are getting closer.
This is the matter of entrusting Xiaolu later, Hezhai's business is getting better and better, and after the store is expanded, Meng Xian and his wife are also invited by Yingzi to help. In the past few years, Meng Xian and his wife have also saved a sum of money, and when they heard that Shui Qing's family had built a house, they said that they would also build a new house.
Now Wei Ting has three sets of small farm yards to design, which seem to be both one and have their own space. Especially the courtyard of the Shui family, the 100 acres of garden landscape in the back mountain made Liu Tao stay up all night for countless nights, and finally it was finalized. Especially the drainage design, Dieer has been repeatedly emphasizing.
Every weekend, Lin Xianguang came to the village to see his family, and he couldn't help but talk about political affairs with the four old people. Because of the three ancient sons, isn't the youngest son also not maverick? Since it can't be changed, then accept it, after all, this is their life. This is what Liu Lao said to the ancients.
As long as Lin Xianguang comes, he will inevitably ask Old Man Liu for advice, after all, when Liu Lao was young, he was only a bright pearl in the political world. As long as it is a city under his jurisdiction, the economy will definitely achieve ******, and after being transferred to Beijing, he is also the number one in charge of the economy. In front of such old-timers, Lin Xianguang was even more humble and humbly asked for advice.
A pot of lotus tea, two or three plates of dim sum, a pair of Go, a few people can sit in the courtyard for a day. Several children, at this time, will be detained in front of them to grind their temperament, the most unbearable is Xiao Lu, from time to time to tease Lin Yi to fight for a few words, Die'er will always listen quietly, or silently think about her own things.
"The times are different, I can't keep up with the thoughts of young people, and I can't interject from the rapid development of technology. As long as you have the people in your heart and believe in your own ability, you will definitely be able to benefit this side of the people. "After discussing several livelihood issues. Old Man Liu said to Lin Xianguang.
"Uncle Lin, you said that if there is a big flood this year. How high can Yining City withstand the water level? Die'er suddenly interjected, usually she always listened quietly. Never say much.
"Why do you ask?" Lin Xianguang asked in surprise, and Old Man Liu also looked like he was listening.
"I had a terrible dream the other day that the whole village was flooded, the houses were washed away, and many people lost their homes and farmland. So, I just wanted to ask if something like this really happened. Will there be a corresponding solution plan in Yining City?" said Die'er softly.
Lin Xianguang was silent for a while, and said: "The maximum water demand of the major reservoirs in Yining City is only 6,000, and once it exceeds this water level, an unpredictable disaster will occur. ”
Die'er is a very precocious child in everyone's mind, Lin Xianguang has also heard about the Shui family, and many people say that Shui Die'er is the real head of the Shui family. Whether this is true or not, it turns out that the child is indeed very talented. Therefore, Lin Xianguang answered her question very seriously.
"What about the relief supplies? If such a catastrophe really happens. Will there be enough food and clean drinking water for the victims? Wouldn't they be cold? Die'er continued.
Lin Xianguang's gaze was even deeper, because he couldn't answer any of the questions asked by Die'er. The most important thing is that these problems are indeed the most urgent problems to be solved after a disaster.
Old Man Liu looked at Lin Xianguang. Looking at the delicate little face that gradually grew, he also had a little exquisite thoughts, and asked, "If there is a flood this year." Tell us what you think. ”
Die'er lowered her head and played with her fingers, then looked up and smiled at Lin Xianguang: "It's also possible that I thought too much." It's just that two days ago, I went to the mountains and forests to collect wind. It was found that all the original trees were gone, and some of them had been cleared and planted with dryland crops. Like my grandfather, he also planted fruit trees on dozens of acres of mountainous land.
As far as the eye can see, it is all yellow mountain land and bare hillsides. I had a book on vegetation and water storage, and I was interested in flipping through a few pages.
According to the data in the book, if there is a real flood, these landslides will be washed down, and the villagers below will definitely suffer. Of course, it may also be that I thought too much, and then I had such a dream at night, and I just heard Uncle Lin and Grandpa talk about several livelihood issues, as if this was not involved, I couldn't help but ask, it seemed that I was abrupt. Die'er crossed her fingers with her hands and said a little astringently.
"No, that's a good question you asked, keep going. If you have the chance, lend me this book in your hand. Lin Xianguang encouraged her and said.
"It's ugly in front of Uncle Lin, I'm just just fooling around, you and grandpa didn't laugh at me~~" Die'er said the ugliness in front. It was only after the floods of '98 that the government began to pay attention to the problem of indiscriminate logging, and successively introduced policies for returning farmland to forests, built reservoirs, and dams to discharge floodwater, and promptly monitored the flood season.
"Hehe, it's all small talk, regardless of position, age, and right." Old Man Liu said with a smile.
"I'm young, but for as long as I can remember, the village has always encouraged farming, so now there is less and less woodland. Big trees are even more cut down on a large scale, and there is a famous saying: eating mountains is more important than raising mountains. If you only cut down and don't plant, you will definitely peel off the mountain skin and starve your belly. I think these proverbs of our predecessors must have been felt in life. Isn't there another sentence: planting trees on the mountain is equivalent to building a reservoir; It can swallow when it rains a lot, and it can spit out when it rains little. After Die'er said this, Lin Xianguang and Old Man Liu also kept nodding in agreement.
"Yes, since the beginning of private ownership of land, the country has been thinking about rapid economic development and more output of a variety of foods, but it has ignored the negative impact of rapid development. Die'er, you didn't think much about it, but it sounded the alarm for your Uncle Lin, if there is really a once-in-a-century flood, is Yining City really prepared. Lin Xianguang rubbed the lid of the teacup and said thoughtfully.
"No wonder you've been muttering to Liu Tao about the drainage problem recently, he has complained several times in front of the outside that your requirements are too high, saying that even the urban drainage system may not have such high requirements as you, I thought he was joking, it seems that you are really preparing in advance." Old Man Liu said with a smile.
"Hehe, take precautions, the house is going to live for many, many years, in fact, I was discussing it with Uncle Liu Tao, I also saw it in an ancient book before, I thought it was very interesting, so I wanted to try it, and it caused a lot of trouble to Uncle Liu Tao." Die'er felt embarrassed.
"Where, although I am complaining, I am actually very happy in my heart. I heard him talk to friends outside on the phone, boasting that it might be his life's work, and even inviting them to see it. This kid, before he started construction, he began to his tail, I think if he messes up, how can he have the face to face you. Old man Liu scolded his youngest son in his mouth, but the smug look in his eyes couldn't be concealed.
"Hehe, Uncle Liu Tao is a very talented person, as long as there is a little inspiration, he can immediately put it into practice, not only practical, but also very beautiful." Die'er said.
"By the way, Die'er, can you lend me a few ancient books in your hand for a few days?" Lin Xianguang obviously listened to Die'er's words just now, and the Meteorological Bureau also had a forecast for the rain that year, but he didn't pay too much attention to it before.
"I'm sorry, uncle, I borrowed the book from a senior, and I will return it soon. But Little Midori has written a copy, and if you don't dislike it, I can give it to you. "Where does Die'er dare to lend out the books left by Yuhe, if this is recognized as a cultural relic, it will definitely not be able to get it back, not to mention, this is a cultural relic. Fortunately, in order to let Die'er practice calligraphy, he transcribed it.
"Where will I dislike it, I have long heard that the hairpin flowers of the two sisters of the Shui family are very beautifully written, and I can just witness it." Lin Xianguang laughed.
"Uncle Lin has won the prize, you wait a minute." After that, go back to the house and get the book.
"This girl never talks nonsense, this is what I have summed up over the years. She said there was a flood this year, and there was an 80 percent chance that it would be true, and you had to prepare in advance. After Die'er left, Old Man Liu said to Lin Xianguang very seriously.
Lin Xianguang was also frightened by Old Man Liu's attitude, he had listened to Die'er's words about the excessive deforestation, but as for the flood this year, he didn't believe it at all. How can there be such a coincidence?
But Liu Lao's advice made him really pay attention to it, "Is it really so godly?" ”
"I don't know if it's a god or not, but all the decisions of the Shui family Die'er are involved in the whole process, and the location of Hezhai in each city is chosen by Die'er. The land has been increasing rapidly every year since I bought it, and this is what my eldest grandson told in front of me when he came back. said that she was simply the Emperor of Prophecy, and she would choose wherever the land increased the fastest, without exception. Old man Liu drank saliva and told him as a joke, as for whether he believed it or not, it was his business.
After Lin Xianguang heard this, he was silent for a long time, and Die'er didn't know when he turned around.
"Butterfly girl, where did you collect all the precious books, I haven't seen them." Old Man Liu said with a smile.
"Grandpa, I have such a hobby, my father loves me, and every place he goes to find me ancient books, and I can buy them back. If you can't buy it, borrow it back and copy it for me, if you like it, Die'er's library is ready to open for you. Butterfly said coquettishly.
"That's what you said, next time I'm going to go to your precious library to have a look, I can't cry and play tricks!" Old Man Liu pinched the tip of Die'er's nose and said. (To be continued.) )