In the middle of summer, Shangyuan is already quite hot in the morning.

The crops in the farmland on the hill are growing just right, and the green seedlings are like satin. However, if the field of view is extended, it can be seen that there is a clear boundary in the growth of the nursery.

This boundary is either long and narrow, or forms a large circle, and the growth within the range is better, and the outside of the boundary is lined with narrow leaves and obvious stunting.

"The big well on the hill can have more than a few hectares of fields, and the small well is also between one or two hectares, and the water vapor of the leylines is uneven, and the benefits of the people are also deep and shallow. In the long run, hometown grievances coalesced and grievances arose. Therefore, the main ditch in my township is dug and moistened, and the amount is average......"

Wu Jingyi, the head of the canal league, led several pedestrians to the plateau, led them to the vicinity of a section of well canal that had already been put into use, and explained to them in detail the changes brought to the field affairs after the completion of the well and canal.

There are villagers in this vicinity who draw water to water the ground, shallow wells use orange trees, deep wells use rollers, and the well water drawn up is then pushed to the field with a wheelbarrow cart to water the ground and replenish the seedlings.

Several pedestrians came from other towns, and they all sighed again and again when they saw such a happy scene: "The people of Shangyuan are blessed, there are Wu Dudu and other township righteous and virtuous chiefs who lead water to help!" Even if we have the intention to help the poor and weak of our fellow villagers, we do not have this ability. ”

"The canal master often says that things are man-made, depending on the heart, and there are big plans and small things. The water conservancy in this township also starts from a small place. At first, there were only a few operators in the township, but with the construction of the canal incident, the countryside benefited, and the people in the counties and townships near the left refused to work with the alliance, and the masses knew their injustice and spurned each other! ”

Speaking of the development of the Qu League, Wu Jingyi is even more proud, in the past he was brave as the county governor has felt that he has glorified the township, but now in charge of the Qu League, in the entire Wuxiang County is a well-known example of the township.

In the past, he spent a lot of money in order to seek a powerful position, but not long ago, the state Dazhongzheng also came to his house in person, telling him to choose an outstanding child in the family, respond to the state after the autumn, and if he is elected, he can be admitted to the Daxingtai to wait for the official.

Such social influence and privileges are obviously not something that a township governor can bring.

Wu Jingyi's heart was full of energy every time he thought of this section, and he felt more and more that it was a wise choice to follow Li Quzhu and work together, according to this momentum, it was very possible for their family to jump to the county surname within two generations!

If it weren't for the fact that the countryside is difficult to call quiet now, the guarantee of force is indispensable, otherwise Wu Jingyi would like to give up his position as the governor of the township regiment and take charge of the affairs of Li Tai's saddle before and after the horse.

After all, if there is a safer and more stable way to rise, who is willing to throw his head and spill his blood to win the future and wealth?

"May I ask if Master Li Qu is in the township? Since they have entered this township, they also hope to visit this township sage and ask for a few questions about the township. ”

Several outsiders got together to discuss, and then another representative said to Wu Jingyi.

After hearing this, Wu Jingyi nodded and smiled: "It's a coincidence that you guys are here, and the canal master is just on the hill to inspect the canal. The exact location is unknown, and must be visited on a case-by-case basis. ”

"It's nothing, of course the road to Xianxian is tortuous."

Several people also laughed and said that they had come south this time, firstly, to sell a batch of materials to the Qu Alliance here, and secondly, to meet the long-known Shangyuan Li Lang.

At this time, on a valley slope on the southern slope of Shangyuan, there were nearly 100 people scattered everywhere, and groups of three or five took out copper basins, clay pots, cashmere and other things from the soil pits distributed near the left, and inspected and compared them individually.

"Dig a well here, and water will definitely come out within five zhang!"

A middle-aged man in a linen robe reviewed it, pointed to a three-foot-deep pit in front of the slope and said firmly.

When the people around them heard this, they did not question it, and they came here with the tools for digging the well, and continued to dig down the pit.

"Chen Weng come here to take a rest, thank you for your hard work!"

Li Tai, dressed in a plain hakama pleated suit, stood under the pergola and waved to the middle-aged man in the linen robe.

"It's just a matter of using a little eyesight, where can I talk about hard work!"

The middle-aged man surnamed Chen walked towards him, and when he saw Li Tai's expression was slightly pale and haggard, he couldn't help but sigh and said: "We all know that Lang Jun is deeply affectionate, and after the lord goes, he will inevitably be sad." But today, there are people both inside and outside the door who want to rely on Lang Jun to make a living, and please take care of your health! ”

"Yes, the past is gone, and the living still have to work hard. Before the grief was out of control and I felt cold at first, I had recovered after a few days of recuperation, and I walked on the plateau, sweating all over my body, which was much more comfortable. ”

Although the death of He Batsheng made Li Tai feel sad, but it was not sad and disfigured, but it rained heavily that day, and then he participated in He Batsheng's funeral as a ceremonial official and a Lang Lang.

The middle-aged man in the linen robe is named Chen Mao, and he is also a member of He Batsheng's old department, although his appearance is not very strange, but he has a very remarkable ability to find water. Before the construction of a well and a canal on the hill, he got involved.

Some time ago, Li Tai rarely went to the construction site to inspect in person, but he also heard from many people that Chen Mao's ability to find water was strong, but after all, he heard it in vain.

"How did Chen Weng come up with which pit could be dug in the earth?"

He fiddled with the tools that the workers had brought back to the pergola, and saw that they were just ordinary copper basins and clay pots, and it was difficult for him to tell the difference.

"On the march in the wilderness, finding water is a big priority. Especially in some remote places where there is no running water, if there is no water, there is no life. This ability to find water is actually very simple. ”

Chen Mao walked into the pergola, and after seeing Li Tai sitting down, he also sat on the rattan chair, pointed to the vegetation on the plateau and said: "This first point is naturally to look, where the vegetation is luxuriant, there must be an undercurrent undercurrent, and it can be obtained by shallow digging." If there is no grass or trees to look for, then you need to look at the air, dig a cellar, stand in it, at dawn, look at the four directions, the water vapor rises, look like smoke, dig deep to get water. ”

Li Tai nodded as he listened, which was also within the common sense he knew, and it was not out of line.

"If it is a hot and dry land, the water vapor is not obvious, then it is necessary to dig a three-foot pit first, place copper basins, clay pots, cashmere, etc., wipe with clear oil, first cover with hay, and then cover with fine soil, wait for a day, look at the bottom, there is water to drop, there must be a spring below. Those who win terracotta do not have three zhang, those who win copper basins do not have five zhang, and those who win cashmere need to obtain them in depth. ”

"I Have a Catalogue of Ghosts and Gods"

Chen Mao described the role of these utensils again, and then said: "In addition, there is another method of fire identification, the bottom of the pit makes fire, if the fire meanders up, it is the water vapor stagnant, if the fire smoke goes straight up, then there must be no water here." ”

His explanation was simple and straightforward, and after listening to it, Li Tai also felt that his knowledge had increased.

He really didn't know that there were so many ways to find water sources and springs in the wild, although it was simple to say, but it was the livelihood wisdom accumulated over the years, and he couldn't help but feel more and more grateful for the preciousness of these talents left by He Batsheng.

Digging a well is a tedious and skillful task, and if you don't choose the right location in the first place, it's just a useless undertaking.

The workers took turns to extract baskets of soil from the deeper and deeper shafts, Chen Mao apologized again, walked out of the pergola and squatted on the side to carefully inspect the excavated soil, and from time to time pointed out to strengthen the well wall.

After more than an hour, the excavated soil was already quite damp and crumpled into a ball, and it was obvious that the well would soon be dug into water, and the workers who were resting around saw this, and they all clapped their hands to applaud Chen Mao's eyesight.

When the workers waiting elsewhere got the news, they also transported the wooden planks and wedge-shaped bricks that reinforced the bottom of the shaft. As long as the location is selected accurately, a large well several zhang deep can be dug within two or three days, and if it can be well maintained, it can be built for nearly ten years or even longer.

Li Tai sat in the pergola, and a smile appeared on his face when he heard the sound of the workers cheering each other on.

Recently, because of the death of He Batsheng and his own illness, he can't help but have a lot of sadness and sadness, and his mood has not been too high.

However, when I feel the exuberant vitality of the simple joyful vision of these villagers in the fields, I also have a delicate and real sense of existence and accomplishment in my heart.

Aging and dying happen every day, but as long as you can base yourself in the present moment and make your actions meaningful, you can't say that you are wasting your time.

Even if he is not strong enough to influence the general trend of the world now, at least the lives of the villagers in Zuojin have improved because of his efforts, which is also something to be proud of.

He was sighing to himself here, Wu Jingyi had already led a few outsiders to come here with sweat, each sweaty, and introduced each other slightly, and Li Tai also smiled and bowed to these people.

"Li Lang is not only a virtuous and young man in the township here, but also a famous and talented Li family in Longxi, who has to be rewarded by Daxingtai to see the land and seal the country, and he himself also holds an important position in the Taiwan government!"

Wu Jingyi is now a passionate human trumpet, lest outsiders look down on Li Tai, so he will give a detailed introduction to his prominent identity and position.

After hearing this, the strangers were even more in awe of Li Tai, only to feel that although this Lang Jun looked a little weak and sickly, he was not as handsome as a mortal.

"Out of the water, out of the water! Thank you Li Lang, there is another beautiful well in the township! ”

A burst of cheers erupted at the construction site, and several people rushed to the pergola to say goodbye, dancing and cheering.

When Li Tai saw this, he also laughed and said: "Today, the people who are digging wells will go to the village to eat at night, give birth to a mouthful of sheep, and eat bread and rice!" ”

When the crowd heard this, their cheers grew louder.

Several outsiders were also infected by this joyful atmosphere, and each had a smile on their faces, but one couldn't help but lean close to Wu Jingyi and asked in a low voice: "It has cost a lot to build fortifications in the township, and it is so luxurious to feed the workers, can it be maintained for a long time?" ”

"Naturally, you can't do it elsewhere, but there is Li Lang in this township!"

Wu Jingyi grinned and clapped his hands and replied as a matter of course.