Xue Chen nodded to show that he understood, but the worry on his face couldn't go away, he looked at Su Qiange, his expression was a little solemn, "The problem here has not been solved yet, there is also an accident in the water town, the people in both places are suffering, but I don't have a clue at all." ”

"Uncle also said that there are frequent floods in the water town, and it is also a stubborn disease, if it can be solved so easily, the county order over there will not sit idly by, and this incident is sudden, and it is not possible to solve it in a day or two."

Su Qiange comforted softly, raised his hand and pinched Xue Chen's frowning brows, and frowned that he didn't look good, and it was clear that he couldn't see where he was going.

Xue Chen took advantage of the situation to hold Su Qiange's hand in his arms, feeling the temperature of her palm, and his emotions were finally not so anxious, "Having said that, if it continues like this, I don't know how many people will suffer, we have to find a way to solve it immediately." ”

"By the way, how far is the water town from here?" Su Qiange suddenly thought of something and took the information in Xue Chen's hand.

It's just that it is densely packed with characters, Su Qiange has never liked to look at those, and instantly felt a headache, so he simply moved his gaze to the picture next to him.

The picture was also drawn by water conservancy experts, in order to make it more convenient for Xue Chen to see the information, so the drawing was very detailed, Su Qiange carefully searched for a long time on the map, but did not find the word water town, "There is no mark on it, I think it is a little far away."

Xue Chen took the picture and looked at it, thought for a moment, and then explained, "Everyone came this time to solve the problem of drought, so we didn't consider the water town at all, but it is not far from here, if I remember correctly, the water town is the same as the Songjiang River, and there are several mountains in between." ”

Su Qiange nodded and didn't speak, and after a long time, he slowly spoke, "Xue Chen, if you bring the water from the water town over there and merge it into Songjiang, can you solve the problems on both sides at the same time?" ”

Su Qiange doesn't know much about water conservancy, but since the two places are not far apart, and there is a flood and a drought at the same time, it is not a bad idea to transfer the water from the water town.

Xue Chen's eyes lit up, and he focused his gaze on the topographic map, studied it for a long time, and then said with a little excitement, "This plan is feasible, I will take those experts to the field tomorrow to have a look, as long as there is no big problem, we will start construction immediately." ”

Su Qiange's mood also improved a lot, especially when he saw Xue Chen's brows finally relaxed, he also laughed, "Since that's the case, let's rest quickly, so that we can nourish our spirits." ”

"Ge'er, you're really my lucky star." Xue Chen stretched out his hand and took Su Qiange into his arms, and what entered his nose was a familiar fragrance, which made people extremely addicted, but also very reassuring.

Su Qiange just smiled, "If this plan is really feasible, it's not too late to boast, it's too early to say this." ”

Xue Chen just smiled and didn't answer, he had already seen it just now, this plan can be done, let the water conservancy experts take a look again tomorrow, and it is just to find a faster way.

The next day, Xue Chen rejected Su Qiange's idea of going with him, and went out of the post station with the water conservancy expert again.

Su Qiange shrugged helplessly, it was okay not to go, if he did it like Xue Chen last time, it was estimated that he would be laughed at by him.

There was nothing to do in the post station, so Su Qiange went to see the people who came back from the water town yesterday.

"Su Yushi, it was you who saved me yesterday, I was stupid for a while, and I didn't recognize you."

Su Qiange changed back into women's clothes today, and as soon as the old man saw her coming, he hurriedly knelt down and saluted, and when the others saw this, they also knelt down, and for a while, the sound of gratitude resounded throughout the courtyard.

Su Qiange talked for a long time before they were willing to get up and sit aside to talk to Su Qiange.

"Uncle, how long have you been in that water town, do you know anything about that water town?" Since you can't go where you are, you can ask these people, and maybe you'll find something.

The old man waved his hand, "I've been there since I was born, and I'm very familiar with every grass and tree in that water town." ”

"Really? Can you tell me that there's a big river over there? Su Qiange instantly became interested.

"Our water town is not as good as the north, it is just a small place, but the rivers we have there are much larger than the Songjiang here, so the rivers around the water town are worth more than a dozen of the Songjiang River."

Speaking of this, the old man couldn't help but sigh, this matter is not a good thing for them, after all, so many lives in the water town are buried on those rivers.

"I see, no wonder it's called a water town." Su Qiange nodded clearly, and had a few more chances of winning in his heart, since there was a lot of water over there, it would not be a problem at all to transfer some to solve the problems in the north.

In the following time, Su Qiange listened to those people tell many interesting things about the water town, and she was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth, and promised with a smile, "Uncle, don't worry, Master Hou went out today, just go over there to investigate, and it won't be long before you can go home." ”

This news is undoubtedly the best news that the old man has heard these days, and he is ready to salute Su Qiange, but fortunately, Su Qiange reacted quickly and stopped him directly, "Uncle, you must not be polite, this matter is what we should do." ”

"Su Yushi has helped us so much, and when this matter is over, we will definitely build a temple and a statue for Su Yushi, so that our children and grandchildren can worship you."

This joke is too big, Su Qiange hurriedly said, "Uncle, don't do this, you can't mention this matter in the future." ”

Su Qiange was not angry and arrogant, although his tone was still kind, but the majesty in it was impossible to ignore.

The old man also knew that he had said the wrong thing, and he smiled awkwardly and eased the scene, "Su Yushi Mo has to take it to heart, I am too happy to say this." ”

Su Qiange also smiled when he heard this, "I understand your feelings, but this joke is too big." ”

"Yes, yes......" The old man snorted and turned the matter over.

The courtyard was harmonious again, full of everyone's laughter.

Different from Su Qiange's relaxation, Xue Chen at this time was standing on the top of a mountain, looking at Songjiang under the mountain with a sad expression.

"Master Hou, the method you said is not impossible, but this Songjiang River is originally a small river, and if the river water from the water town is brought over, it will not be able to bear it at all."

The water conservancy expert stood aside, holding a newly drawn map in his hand, pointing to the tiny dots on it.

That point represents Songjiang, as the water conservancy expert said, the area of Songjiang is not conspicuous on this map, if it weren't for the expert's pointing, Xue Chen wouldn't even be able to see it.

"In addition to the water town, are there any rivers around here that can be used?"

The method proposed by Su Qiange was the only feasible and effective method they could think of so far, and Xue Chen was now thinking about how to improve this method, and he had no intention of giving up.

"The lower reaches of the Songjiang River are very narrow, only as wide as a stream, and the water will eventually merge into a canal, which is not wide and cannot withstand the flow of water large enough for the north."

The north is a vast area with a large population, and there is a lot of water needed, and if the water brought from the water towns is not effectively accommodated, I am afraid that the surrounding Songjiang will suffer floods, and it will not help the drought in the whole north.

"What if another canal was opened in the middle of the Songjiang River?" Xue Chen groaned.

"Back to Master Hou, this plan is feasible, but it will take time." The water conservancy expert also thought of this, and when he saw Xue Chen bring it up, he hurriedly nodded.

"How long will it take?" Since it is feasible, there is no problem for Xue Chen, as long as the problem of water source is solved, everything else is trivial.

"Back to Hou Ye, roughly estimated, it will take about a month."

"No, it's too long, what if we send more people? Can it be completed in about 10 days? "The longer the time drags on, the more people will suffer, and now adding the problems on the other side of the water town, Xue Chen is worried that the surrounding area of the water town will also suffer.

"If you double the manpower and rush to work day and night, it can be completed within seven days, but this matter costs the people and money, and the court doesn't know if it will agree." This matter is not as simple as talking, so many people in the court are staring at this, and the water conservancy expert still reminded Xue Chen, for fear that he would be too anxious and work privately without the consent of the imperial court.

"I will report this matter to the emperor, you don't have to worry, there are more important things for you to do now."

Xue Chen was not worried about informing the emperor, and when he returned to the post station, he repaired a letter and asked Zheng Yi to send it to the palace, and there was a result in three days of going back and forth, and the emperor would definitely agree to his proposal.

"Please instruct Master Hou." With Xue Chen's words, the water conservancy experts are also a lot more relieved, they are as eager as Xue Chen to solve the problems here, not only for their own fame, but also because they have followed Xue Chen and Su Qiange these days, and they have been infected by the enthusiasm of the two of them, and they have a little more compassion for the people.

"Since we want to build a new canal, then we must build it to protect the interests of the people to the greatest extent, and it will take three days for the Holy Decree to come down, and in these three days, we must draw a complete topographic map, which will mark the location and flow of the new canal, can we?"

Time is tight and the task is heavy, Xue Chen is actually a little worried, if a few of them don't agree, then he can't help them.

"Yes, we will definitely complete what Master Hou explained, you don't have to worry about this matter." Almost without hesitation, the water conservancy expert nodded happily, three days is indeed a bit tight, but it is not an impossible task for them.

What's more, this place is so far away from the capital, and the Hou Ye can make the emperor give an order within three days, and the task on his shoulders is much heavier than theirs.

"That's great, then I'm here to thank you, and I think in ten days' time, we'll be able to see a new North."

The thorny problem finally found a solution, Xue Chen was obviously relieved, he stood on the top of the mountain, looking down at the huge north, for the first time he felt that the wind on the top of the mountain was so comfortable, for a moment, he didn't want to leave.

"Okay, then we'll leave now, what about you, Master Hou?"

Several people also became excited, and they couldn't wait to get ready to act.

"I can't help much in this matter, so I'll go back to the post station first, you must remember to be more careful, if you need anything, let the guards inform me at any time!"

In order to protect the safety of several water conservancy experts, Xue Chen specially arranged for several guards to follow them.

"If you have to worry about it, then let's take our leave." A few people nodded, turned and walked down the mountain.

Xue Chen stood on the top of the mountain, thinking of Su Qiange telling herself that night that there was nothing she couldn't solve, and she laughed unconsciously, "Ge'er, it's true, there's no problem you can't solve." ”

The wind in his ears was still whistling, blowing on Xue Chen's face, warm, but he couldn't stay still, thinking of Su Qiange's smile, he couldn't wait even more, and wanted to return to the post station immediately to share the good news with Su Qiange.