Sister Han is good at farming

"Qingqing, your grandpa is back. What do you want to talk to him about?"

As soon as Mrs. Ruan heard Mr. Ruan's footsteps, she couldn't wait to ask Ruan Qingqing.

"Grandma, don't worry, it's a good thing!"

"What good news?" Old Lady Ruan's curiosity was instantly piqued, and she couldn't help but guess, "Could it be that you also customized a waterwheel like yours for us?"

"That's not true."

"Qingqing, I heard you were looking for me!"

As he was talking, Mr. Ruan walked into the room.

"Well, Grandpa, let's sit down and talk."

"Is it something very important?" Mr. Ruan sat down as he was told and took out his pipe.

"Yes. Grandpa, I got some advice from an expert. If you want to avoid water shortages during droughts and prevent crops from being flooded during floods, you have to build a set of water conservancy projects. Now our Qingshui County is experiencing drought. If you want to alleviate the drought, it would be best to build reservoirs in various villages and towns. Store water during floods and release water during droughts to irrigate nearby fields. You can raise fish in the reservoirs at other times."

Mr. Ruan took a puff of cigarette and exhaled slowly.

"Even if we build the reservoir you mentioned right now, it won't solve the current drought."

"But what if we open a hole in Qianlong River?" Ruan Qingqing asked.

Mr. Ruan's pipe trembled and he looked at Ruan Qingqing in disbelief, "Are you going to flood our Qingshui County with the water from the Qianlong River?"

"Master, we dare not make a hole in the embankment of Qianlong River because we are afraid that the water level of Qianlong River will rise in the spring and summer next year, and the water will rush out from the gap and flood our land and houses.

But if a canal is built at the gap, passing through Wangfengpo, and a reservoir is built near Wangfengpo, the water in the reservoir can be introduced to each village through various canals. Then a reservoir or pond can be built in each village. In this way, the water in Qianlong River can be shared during floods, and the water in Qianlong River can be used during droughts. "

Mr. Ruan narrowed his eyes slightly and puffed on his pipe.

"This is not something that ordinary people like us can do. Diverting water from Qianlong River is a big deal and involves many interests. Even if our whole family, clan or even the whole village were to do it, it would be difficult to accomplish."

"I know, so I wonder if I can let my fifth uncle and eldest brother give suggestions to the county magistrate. After all, this is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. Once successful, it will also be beneficial to their future."

Ruan Qingqing said with bright eyes.

"Let's not talk about your fifth uncle and eldest brother being just students. Can they pass their words to the county magistrate? Even if the county magistrate is willing to listen to them, what if they fail to do well? Are your fifth uncle and cousin ready-made scapegoats?"

Mr. Ruan exhaled several puffs of smoke.

"Qingqing, although you have received guidance from an expert and have some ideas in your head, you still lack consideration for the ways of the world. Don't worry about this matter. The county magistrate will make the decision on alleviating the drought. This is not something that we ordinary people should worry about!"

At the end, Mr. Ruan's tone became heavier.

Looking at Mr. Ruan's stern face, Ruan Qingqing was stunned for a moment, then her mind calmed down.

I was really crazy. Why did I think Mr. Ruan would listen to me? And why did I think the county magistrate would listen to me?

"I understand, Grandpa, I'll go back first."

Ruan Qingqing walked back dejectedly.

However, she felt really bad as she watched helplessly as everyone's crops failed or even failed due to lack of water while guarding the Qianlong River.

When the situation is really desperate, some people will definitely take risks and dig dams. Instead of waiting until the people have reached the end of their rope and digging randomly, it is better to directly connect Qianlong River with nearby water systems in an orderly manner to solve the problem once and for all.

But how can I do it myself?

Just as she was lost in thought, she unexpectedly bumped into a wall of flesh.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you thinking so intently?"

Ruan Qingqing touched her forehead which was hurt by the collision and looked up at the person who came.

"Brother Chi?"

"Well, why don't you pay attention to the road?"

"I……"

Ruan Qingqing suddenly remembered that when she and her father went to the county government office to receive the reward, Chi Hunter and his son were also there, and Chi Hunter seemed to have a very good relationship with the county magistrate. At that time, Chi Hunter did not have the nervous look of a commoner meeting an official, but rather had the familiarity of meeting an old friend.

Thinking of this, Ruan Qingqing looked at him again.

"Brother Chi, is your family very familiar with the county magistrate?"

Chi Jingxiao hesitated for a moment and glanced at her, "Are you in trouble?"

Ruan Qingqing nodded heavily, "Yes, there is something."

"Tell me about it, maybe we can really help."

This is going to be interesting!

Ruan Qingqing's eyes lit up, and she immediately told Chi Jingxiao her idea again in detail.

"This……"

"How do you want us to help?"

Chi the hunter, who came over at some point, looked at Ruan Qingqing with his arms folded.

"I hope you can tell the county magistrate about my idea. As long as the nearby water conservancy projects are connected into a system, we can irrigate the fields during droughts and reduce the risk of floods during floods. The reservoirs, ponds, and lakes we build can also be used to raise fish and lotus roots, creating income for the people. It can be said to be a great thing that kills three birds with one stone."

Ruan Qingqing talked freely.

Chi Liehu pursed his lips into a straight line and stared at her for a long time.

"father……"

Chi Jingxiao quietly touched his arm with his elbow.

Chi the Hunter took a deep look at his son and said, "I do have some friendship with the county magistrate of Qingshui County, so it's no problem for me to pass on a message to him. But if you want the county magistrate to adopt your opinions as much as possible, it's best to do more research. For example, where to build a buffer reservoir for Qianlong River, where to dig a lake, and where to build a backup reservoir in each village...

After all, theories on paper are not as convincing as concrete plans combined with reality. "

Ruan Qingqing agreed, "Uncle Chi is right. I know what to do now."

"Do you really know?" Chi Hunter frowned and looked at her.

"Well, I will first visit the entire county and then mark the locations of feasible channels and reservoirs and lakes. Afterwards, I will come up with a specific plan."

Ruan Qingqing said seriously while thinking.

Chi Liehu neither agreed nor denied it, he just glanced at Chi Jingxiao and asked, "You're with her?"

Chi Jingxiao nodded carefully. When he saw Chi Liehu's disapproval, he hurriedly said, "I'll bring Shi Ping along when the time comes."

Chi Liehu nodded and warned him, "Don't cause any trouble for me!"

"Know!"

"When are you planning to go?" Chi Jingxiao asked Ruan Qingqing.

Ruan Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "Maybe in three days! I'll finish planting the rice for my family before I go."

"This matter should be dealt with as soon as possible. How about this! I will go help you plant the rice tomorrow. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can get this done." Chi Jingxiao said while winking at his father.

Chi the Hunter glared at him hatefully, but finally said to Ruan Qingqing: "And me!"

Ruan Qingqing didn't bother to be polite with them, "Thank you, Uncle Chi and Brother Chi."

The next day, Ruan Wantie saw Chi the hunter and his son appear in front of his house together, saying that they were there to help him plant the fields. He almost cried for joy.

"Brother Chi, you are kindhearted. You know that we are too busy at home, so you come to help. As the old saying goes, it is better to plant yellow seedlings for three days than to plant seedlings left overnight in water. Now that you are here, I don't have to worry about planting seedlings in water."

The whole family, including Chi the hunter and his son, worked together to plant the five acres of land, and it took only one day to plant the seedlings.

At dinner time, Ruan Qingqing's family ate with Chi the hunter and his son.

"Dad, we have finished planting the rice seedlings, but it is hard to say whether we can guarantee water for the fields in the future. I am trying to find a way to get the county magistrate to agree to dig a canal from Qianlong River to bring water here."

"Ahem, Daya! Although I have met the county magistrate once, my words are of no use in front of him." Ruan Wantie was so frightened by Ruan Qingqing's shocking words that he choked on rice grains in his trachea.

Ruan Qingqing then explained to him in detail the benefits that digging canals to divert water and building water conservancy projects would bring to the people.

"This is a great thing that will benefit future generations. Let's do it! Let's take a gamble! The worst that can happen is that we'll be scolded by the county magistrate. Daya, Dad supports you! Anyway, our rice seedlings have been planted, and Dad will accompany you to do that field survey in the next two days."

Ruan Wantie understood and took it to heart. He immediately slapped his thigh, agreed with Ruan Qingqing's approach, and supported her with his actions.