Chapter 100

On the banks of the Weihe River, there is a sea of ​​people, and it is dark.

Almost out of the city, rushing to run early in the morning, just to occupy a good position.

Everyone excitedly pointed to the huge keel frame erected beside the Weihe River and talked a lot, "Is this what it is? It looks pretty solid."

"Sturdy is sturdy, but can it really carry the water of the Wei River? Those long wooden troughs don't feel very useful."

Many people came to take a seat early in the night, and their eyes were full of hope.

They rely on the sky for food, and pray for good weather every year, but it is really difficult. If the waterwheel is really so magical, it can lead the river water into the fields, then there is no need to worry about the drought and the lack of food.

Excited just thinking about it.

"God, bless everything goes well, the waterwheel can be tested successfully."

"Miss Mu, you must be more aggressive, and don't let us down."

And the little landowners gathered together to gossip, "I heard that the person who presided over this project is a little girl who has not yet reached the threshold. We have so many capable officials and skilled craftsmen in Liangcheng. Is she not as good as her?"

"I also don't think it's reliable. I don't know who is holding her behind, so I'm not afraid of breaking the pot? I don't know what to think."

"The big words have been released. If you can't do it, it will be a big joke."

These people don't know whether they are looking forward to Mu Wanqing's success, or whether they are looking forward to her failure.

If it succeeds, Mu Wanqing's reputation will be very high, and they won't be able to move her, but Mu Wanqing's previously proposed 30% land rent will cause them huge losses, and this breath is uncomfortable.

If they fail, the waterwheel is also a good thing for them.

"I don't understand why the government spends so much manpower and material resources to promote a girl to the top."

"I heard that there are unspeakable nobles behind them."

As soon as these words came out, the scene was quiet, and everyone's curiosity was aroused, "Don't be mysterious, tell me quickly, what kind of noble person is he?"

"Who do you think is the most powerful person in our Liangcheng?"

"Ah, Du Shuai? Impossible, you are insulting Du Shuai! He is not a foolish person, so he is not allowed to talk nonsense."

"It's not him, guess further."

"Going down? That's the little general... Not really."

"Why not? The little general is young and energetic, and he is full of vigor. It is understandable to want to make a girl happy. Others play with the actors, and he uses this to coax the little girl to play. It's the same."

It sounds like there is nothing wrong with it, but why does it sound weird.

On the other side, several high-footed pergolas were built, so that the waterwheel on the opposite side could be seen clearly.

In one of the pergola, a man stared at the waterwheel with a serious look for a long time, "Draw it all down."

The people around him hesitated for a while, "I don't know if it will work or not. Is it too early to paint now?"

The man tapped on the table with a thoughtful look on his face, "Be prepared, and be one step ahead of everything, so as not to be passive."

"Yes."

The sound of footsteps sounded, and a man in gray walked in and said respectfully, "Master Jin, I have let people let out the wind and lead the matter to the head of the little general."

The man nodded slightly, "The finishing work has to be done flawlessly, so that no one can find us."

"Yes."

The man's eyes fell on the waterwheel again, and he chuckled, "I want to see what kind of answer Mu Wanqing can hand over."

With such a big battle, if it fails, Xiliang will no longer have a place to stand, and the snack street will naturally not be able to open.

This is a big gamble, betting on the future of the Mu family.

The courage is not ordinary, Mu Wanqing, this woman should not be underestimated.

On the other side, the colorful pergola

Mrs. Du wore plain casual clothes and did not apply any makeup, but it was difficult to conceal her outstanding demeanor.

The two maids fanned her with fans, and the iceberg in the corner brought a hint of coolness.

Many members of the Du family came, and the female relatives all traveled with Mrs. Du.

The two daughters of the Du family stayed by their mother's side, chatting and laughing. The female family members of the family made jokes and jokes from time to time, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Suddenly, a voice sounded, "Mother-in-law, why do you have to come out on such a hot day? It's too uncomfortable with so many people crowded together."

It was Zhao Yifan, the second son-in-law. He wore a moon-white scholar's robe and looked like a scholar with a white face.

A white face, but an expression of impatience destroys the literati temperament.

The scene was quiet, and the female relatives just pretended they didn't hear it. Anyway, this was not the first time he had acted stupid.

Mrs. Du didn't plan to bring him at first, it was the second daughter who insisted her husband accompany her.

She didn't even lift her eyelids, "You are more expensive than us, so go back."

Zhao Yifan is not someone who can wink, and Miss Du poked him lightly, and he realized that his mother-in-law was not happy.

Really, where did he go wrong? Cozy at home on a hot day, isn't it?

Women, just like to find fault for themselves.

"Mother-in-law, that's not what I meant. I just think that you have a distinguished status and there is no need to join in the fun. This is destined to be a grandstanding farce."

Mrs. Du lowered her eyes and played with the jade pendant around her waist.

She is here to cheer for her son. This battle involves her son. How can she just sit back and ignore it?

Only this idiot didn't realize this, he was chattering and being stupid, and it was right to ignore it.

Miss Du Er brought tea, and held it to Mrs. Du with her smiling hands, "Mother, drink herbal tea, this tea can help you to meditate."

She also poured a cup for Zhao Yifan, "Husband, drink it too, your mind will be cool naturally."

Miss Du shook her head slightly and made another move.

Zhao Yifan poured a large bowl, and the whole person felt more comfortable, "Mu Wanqing, that little slut knows how to be in the limelight. She sets an example, treats her severely, kills chickens and warns monkeys, so that women in Xiliang know what three obediences and four virtues are."

His provocation is also so straightforward, and he doesn't hide his thoughts.

He was crushed and beaten by Mu Wanqing, and his reputation was ruined. Everyone looked at him strangely. The teachers and students of the county school avoided him, but he was suffocated.

All of this was done by Mu Wanqing, and he would never let her go.

The female relatives present frowned in unison, they were stupid in reading and reading, and they even tried to transform the frontier women into three obedience and four virtues, and the whole one was sick.

The customs of the border are open, women can go out freely, and widows are also allowed to remarry.

After all, there will be wars at the border at any time, and men will die in battle, so they can only rely on women to support their families. How can women who are obedient and virtuous without their husbands live?

Mrs. Du was a little annoyed at him, "You are a man who is unruly in the crowd of women, hurry out."

Zhao Yifan was stunned for a moment, then realized that he was the only man in the entire pergola, and the others were all female relatives of the clan.

Hey, what about other men?

"Where's eldest brother-in-law?"

Miss Du raised her eyebrows proudly, "Of course he is performing official duties on the spot."

Zhao Yifan's face fell, is this mocking him for not being as good as his eldest brother-in-law?

Miss Du looked at his dark face lazily, she couldn't communicate with him at all, often talking with ducks.

Shaking his face in public, who cares about him, the guy who never understands the situation.

At the experimental site, a group of people nervously did the final round of commissioning.

"Miss Mu, there's no problem with the No. 1 area."

"Miss Mu, the second area is fine."

...

"Miss Mu, is there any problem in area 9?"

Second Master Mu also replied, "Qing'er, I checked, and there is no problem in every link." He was too nervous, and his voice was dry.

Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, very calm and composed, "Several adults, let's start then?

The two acquaintances both looked at Du Shaoxuan. Du Shaoxuan was the highest-ranking person in the field, and he nodded slightly. "Okay, listen to you."

A smile flashed in Mu Wanqing's eyes. He came to check the situation every day and supported Mu Wanqing, but he never interfered, and he just listened to the professionals if he didn't understand.

This made her extremely satisfied, this is the quality that a layman's senior officials should have.

She arranged a solemn ribbon-cutting ceremony with a sense of ceremony.

The people who watched it exclaimed that it was interesting, and their hearts were even more looking forward to it.

"Begin." Mu Wanqing waved the colored flag, her brows and eyes were confident and firm, and there was light in her eyes.

Du Shaoxuan looked at her in awe, her appearance as commander was so beautiful, like a luminous body that firmly attracted his attention.

A heart inexplicably accelerated, what happened?

Mu Wanqing gave an order and pressed a switch, and the waterwheel started slowly. Driven by the current, the huge water bucket slid toward the river surface. After filling the river, it gradually rose to a certain height. The river water was poured into the wooden trough, the water flowed like a note, but there was no seepage, and all of it was led into the dug canal. Note (1)

The canals are crisscrossed, and the water volume is controlled by the valve, and different amounts of water are introduced into the fields according to different needs.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire city, a large area of ​​dry fields was irrigated.

And the canals continue to send water to the farther fields, and the waterwheels are tirelessly introduced into the river, endlessly.

Everyone was fascinated by the huge waterwheel, and their eyes were reluctant to blink.

Is this a miracle? God bless Daqi, God bless Xiliang!

After a while, cheers erupted from the crowd.

"Miss Mu Wanqing, your waterwheel has been successfully developed. You are the best. The people of Liangcheng will never forget you."

This sound ignited the joy of the people like a spark, cheering one after another, chanting Mu Wanqing's name.

They won't have to worry about droughts in the future! She is a Bodhisattva who saves suffering!

Mu Wanqing's name spread to every corner, gaining a lot of prestige.

Mu Wanqing heard the first voice familiar, looked over, it was the Mu family, and couldn't help but smile.

Also know how to build momentum, yes, there is progress.

Du Shaoxuan looked at her happily, "Wanqing, you are really amazing, I knew you could do it."

"I hope you like this gift." Mu Wanqing smiled brightly.

"I like everything you gave me. I like this gift very much. Thank you." Du Shaoxuan smiled happily, "I want to discuss something with you. I want to give this gift to the emperor, is that okay?"

Mu Wanqing's eyes flickered slightly, as she expected, it was very good, everything was under her control. "What I gave to you is yours, and you can handle it as you like. If I can help more people and help this country, it's my honor."

The righteous words she said were eloquent and graceful, and moved the surroundings in a mess.

How can there be such a noble woman?

Sun Tongzhi bowed deeply, "Miss Mu, please accept Sun Mou's homage. I thank you for the people of Xiliang."

Mu Wanqing hurriedly returned her salute, "You are too polite, so can I make a request?"

"You say." Sun Tongzhi knew a little about her character, and she would say what she wanted. If she was rejected, she would not be discouraged, and she could always get what she wanted with a little trick.

Mu Wanqing didn't beat around the bush and made a direct request, "I want Fang Jinghan's one."

Fang Patriarch, who was hidden in the corner, raised his head sharply, she actually mentioned it so directly?

A heart pounding wildly, holding his breath nervously, can it be done?

"Ah, this... is against the rules." Sun Tongzhi was very embarrassed. Although Mu Wanqing was outstanding in everything, she was not an official, so how could an exile be placed under her name?

The exiles are all managed by the guards, this is the system, and there is no way to make an exception.

Mu Wanqing had already thought of a solution, "How about assigning it to President Zeng's name?"

Sun Tongzhi was silent for a while, she was bound to win, that's all, she should give her a favor. "That can."

Allocating to President Zeng Qi is the same as allocating to Mu Wanqing.

Du Shaoxuan glanced at her, feeling a little wronged for her.

Obviously she has world-shaking talents, but because she is a woman, she cannot be an official, and she cannot display her talents.

If anyone wants to change hands, it cannot be directly attributed to her name.

distressed!

No, he couldn't let her suffer like this, he had to find a way!

Ah, he thought of it!

The author says:

Note (1) The resource is from Wikipedia.Thank you to the little angel who voted for me or irrigated nutrient solution during 2022-05-11 00:12:49~2022-05-11 12:34:50~

Thanks to the little angel who irrigated the nutrient solution: 30 bottles of Xiaoyue; 10 bottles of Sleeping Sleeping Jin, Guoguo, Smile Cat; still no name today, 1 bottle of jelly *^_^*;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!