If it were an ordinary waterwheel, Chen Zhou wouldn't think anything of it.
However, the shape of the waterwheel in front is different from that of ordinary waterwheels. It diverts water from a low place to a high place. Someone needs to step on the crutch to make the big wheel of the waterwheel rotate, thereby driving the blades in the tank to scrape the water upward. , to divert water to relatively high areas for irrigation.
This thing is called a keel waterwheel.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, this was the first time Chen Zhou saw it, but what made him interesting was not just the keel waterwheel, but the person who made or improved the waterwheel. His name was Ma Jun, who was an important figure in the history of ancient science and technology. One of the most famous mechanical inventors.
Dian Wei couldn't understand this thing, but Chen Zhou said it was interesting, so he followed Chen Zhou and went over to take a look.
When people in this village saw soldiers coming in, many of them were a little nervous and looked at Chen Zhou and the others curiously. When they saw Chen Zhou coming in front of them, the two people treading on the water cart stopped in fear. down.
"Excuse me, General, what's the matter?"
At this time, an old man from the village came over. He must have been an upright person. He thought Chen Zhou was a certain general, so he called him that.
"I'm just taking a look, please tell them not to stop, don't delay the farming."
Chen Zhou smiled, walked into the village, and asked, "Who built that waterwheel just now?"
The old man followed up quickly and asked cautiously: "Excuse me, General, did the person who built the waterwheel commit any serious crime? He... he is actually a good person. Please don't embarrass him, General."
Chen Zhou laughed and explained: "It's not that he committed any crime, but I feel that he is about to make a great contribution. The manufacture of that waterwheel must be very complicated. This person is so skillful, he should be a skilled craftsman. I am going to recommend it to Prime Minister Cao. Here Is he still in the village?"
The old man looked at Chen Zhou's expression. It didn't look like he was lying. He seemed serious. He hesitated and said, "Niu Er, go and bring Mr. Ma out."
Mr. Ma?
When Chen Zhou heard this, he thought it was indeed Ma Jun.
By accident, I discovered this inventor from the Three Kingdoms.
Not long after, a man in his early thirties was brought over.
"General...general."
Ma Jun had a stuttering problem, so he bowed and said: "Ma, Ma Jun, whose courtesy name is De, Deheng, pays homage to General..."
It’s really Ma Jun.
Chen Zhou looked at him for a while and said: "Your waterwheel is very well done. You are very skillful with your hands and have many ideas. I appreciate it very much."
Ma Jun lowered his head and said, "Thank you...general."
Chen Zhou added: "I'm going to recommend you, but before recommending, I have something to ask you for help."
"General...please speak."
Ma Jun stammered.
"Help us build warships and weapons."
Chen Zhou said: "I can give you enough money and people. In addition, if you have any ideas, I can help you realize them. How about that?"
"Really, really?"
Ma Jun raised his head in surprise.
You should know that his favorite thing is to invent and create.
However, under the influence of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce.
The craftsman's work is not considered low-level, but it is also very expensive. He has no money and no one to help him, so he can't make anything, and he can't realize his ideas.
Ma Jun was pleasantly surprised to hear that Chen Zhou could give him this opportunity, but at the same time he was a little hesitant, wondering if the other party was really that good?
"of course it's true."
Chen Zhou said firmly: "I'll wait for you here for a while. If you are willing to come with me, go back and clean up. Leave now. If you don't want to, I won't force you."
As soon as this statement came out, many villagers were envious.
I feel like Ma Jun got lucky.
"I...I'm not from here, I'm just passing by. I'm willing...I can leave now."
Ma Jun still agreed.
This is a place he passed by while traveling around. Seeing the difficulty of watering here, he made a keel waterwheel for them.
"readily!"
Chen Zhou saw Ma Jun agreed and said, "Then let's go back now."
"good!"
Ma Jun said.
He didn't have much luggage with him, so he could go directly with Chen Zhou, but before leaving, he still said goodbye to the people in the village.
The people in the village got a keel waterwheel, and they were very grateful to Ma Jun and sent it outside.
Return to the dock.
When Ma Jun arrived at the shipyard and saw such a large shipbuilding factory, he couldn't help but look around, with a bright light in his eyes, feeling that his future must be here.
"gentlemen."
When Cai Mao saw Chen Zhou coming back, he came up to meet him.
Chen Zhou said: "I would like to introduce you to a capable man, Ma Jun, whose courtesy name is Deheng. He is proficient in all kinds of strange skills and can build weapons and warships for us. He must have many ideas. You can arrange dozens of people." Assigned to him, as a team.”
Cai Hao looked at Ma Jun, feeling a little confused.
It was just someone recommended by Chen Zhou, so he had no choice but to accept it and said, "Okay."
"Thank...thank you!"
Ma Jun stammered again.
After bringing Ma Jun back and placing him in the factory, Chen Zhou hesitated and showed Ma Jun one of his fire guns.
Ma Jun's eyes widened when he heard such a shocking sound and the bullets that could easily penetrate armor.
"Sir, this thing is so powerful!"
Ma Jun said.
Chen Zhou gave it to Ma Jun and said, "Think about it and see if there is anything else that can be improved."
"This is called a fire gun, and its surface is made of fine steel. I will arrange for a few people who are responsible for forging to come to you and teach you how to forge it."
"You give it a try, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work."
He brought the firecracker to Ma Jun.
With such a great inventor here, of course we must put it to good use.
Maybe Ma Jun can help him get a real firearm.
"good!"
Ma Jun took over the task and said it was no problem at all.
Chen Zhou had nothing else to do here and quickly went back to Wancheng.
"Husband."
When Qiao Shuang saw him coming back, she immediately ran over, looked at Chen Zhou, pouted and said, "My husband is going out to enjoy the mountains and rivers, and you won't take us with you?"
Qiao Ying came over and said, "Shuang'er, don't be ridiculous. Sir is going to the military camp and has serious things to do."
Chen Zhou said: "I am indeed out touring the mountains and rivers. Shuang'er is right. However, I will find a time in two days to go out with you. I must be bored at home all the time."
Qiao Shuang hugged Chen Zhou's hand and said happily: "My husband is so kind."
The next day.
After Chen Zhou got up, he got another piece of information.
"Attack Jiangxia?"
Chen Zhou was not surprised.
Sun's large-scale operation was really for revenge.
Surprisingly, Cao Gu and the others moved a little too quickly.
"The Sun family chose to attack Jiangxia and kill Huang Zu at this time to take revenge. Is there any reason behind it?"
Chen Zhou couldn't help but think too much.
This possibility seems a bit high.
You must know that Sun and Liu will cooperate to fight against Cao next. This was confirmed by Xu Shu. If Sun and Liu cooperate at this time, Huang Zu may become a bargaining chip and be sent out by Liu Bei to Sun's people.
"interesting!"
Chen Zhou was thinking again.
