Everyone couldn't help but grin.
"In addition, because we have collected the money, it will definitely not be enough, so the daily wages are only about five to ten cents. I believe everyone can understand."
As soon as Li Zhao said this, the whole place was in commotion.
"Your Majesty, do you really have five articles?"
"Do you think the more you do, the more you get?"
"We understand!"
What Li Zhao was worried about did not happen, and everyone was very accepting.
"The minimum is five cents per day, and the maximum is ten cents. It depends on the amount of work done."
Everyone was overjoyed.
“As long as you have food to eat and money to make, that’s good.”
"You can make a lot of money in a month."
"Okay, get ready to start!"
Everyone burst into laughter and began to prepare.
The reservoir of Longmen Village is near Wuyun Mountain, and the river also flows from the mountains. As for where the water source is, they are not sure.
Li Zhao took Li Bin and other Youwang guards to find the river and go upstream.
This river is actually quite big, more than ten meters wide, not too narrow.
The vegetation around the river has turned yellow and needs to be cleared away next.
"Your Highness, didn't we just clean up this river last year? Why is it so small again..." Li Bin looked at the water level in the river and frowned.
When testing the rice mill, they also cleaned the river, but they didn't expect that the water flow would be so small in just such a short time.
Li Zhaodao: "If the river is not dredged for a period of time, it will become clogged!"
"We only dredged the lower half last year. If we want the river to be smooth and spacious, we must clean the river. The most important thing is subsequent maintenance."
"The water source of this river should actually be sufficient. I suspect there is a problem upstream, which has driven a large amount of vegetation, earth and rocks down, blocking the upstream section."
Li Bin listened to Li Zhao's explanation and nodded thoughtfully.
Li Zhao took Li Bin along the river in an ox cart. In fact, the river was rather winding, and there were mountains and forests along the river.
Half an hour later, the bullock cart stopped, and the river here became obviously narrower.
The river below is more than ten meters wide, but here it is only two or three meters wide.
The weeds and shrubs here are taller than people, completely blocking the view.
"Clean it up."
"yes!"
Li Bin called Youwang Wei to come forward and clear away all the weeds and shrubs in front.
Water sources are always a top priority, and it is impossible for Li Zhao to ignore these issues.
Soon, the sight around the river gradually broadened, and Li Zhao discovered that the river shrank as it went up. When it reached the mountains, it was only less than one meter wide.
"Could this water be groundwater?"
Li Zhao led people forward. The water was still very clear and the flow was not large.
There are no roads around the dark forest.
There have been many forks in the river here, some with fast currents and others with gentle flow.
There is also the sound of gurgling water in the mountain forest. It seems that the water source inside should be very sufficient.
"Your Highness, are we looking for the wrong one?" Li Bin looked astonished. He couldn't believe that such a large river downstream came from such a ditch above.
"There is no mistake, this is it!"
If Li Bin knew that in the era he lived in, the source of the rolling Yangtze and Yellow Rivers was also a small stream, wouldn't he be even more surprised?
Li Zhao asked King You to remove all the weeds around and cut off all the igniting materials here.
Now is the dry season. If you are not careful, you may set the mountain on fire.
Although burning mountains here is not a serious crime, Li Zhao doesn't want this to happen.
By the way, an isolation belt is also taken out, so that he can feel more at ease.
"Mark this place first!" Li Zhao pointed and said: "The water source should be in the mountains and forests. There are many Wuyun Mountains and there is sufficient water. This is good news for us."
"When the weather gets clearer, you can go up the mountain and follow the water to find the source."
"Yes!" Li Bin immediately agreed: "Your Highness wants to clean up the water source?"
"Yes!" Li Zhao said: "The water source is very important, and we can protect it after we find it!"
He glanced at the dry land again and said, "I hope my worries are not unnecessary."
"Are you worried about a severe drought this year? Or an insect infestation?" Li Bin asked with a frown.
"I hope my worries are unnecessary!" Li Zhao said: "No matter what, be prepared first."
"After we find the water source, we will use more manpower to protect the water source first, then dig the ditch at the water source, dig it wide, and finally use stones as the bottom."
"Why is this?" Li Bin didn't quite understand.
"Water is harmless when it is weak, but when the current becomes larger, everything changes. The flow of water becomes larger and faster, and it quietly takes away the water from the bottom and both sides. soil."
“As a result, the water quality will become turbid, and the sediment taken away will cause the water and soil on both sides to continue to flow away, and the sediment will roll downstream, causing the river to be blocked.”
Li Bin suddenly realized: "So, we not only need to fill in stones at the bottom, but also on both sides?"
"Yes!" Li Zhao nodded approvingly: "However, this measure is not enough."
"What else do you need?" Li Bin asked again.
"We need to plant a lot of trees and grass on both sides of our river embankment." Li Zhao squatted down, opened the edge of the ditch, and found a lot of roots. "Have you seen it? Whether it is turf or trees, their roots are They will sink deeply into the soil.”
"If you observe carefully, you will find that there are areas with a lot of grass and trees on both sides of the river, and the water flow is often very small. This area of the river is also the clearest and cleanest."
When Li Bin and the others heard what Li Zhao said, they all checked and found that it was true. The eyes they looked at Li Zhao became more and more awe-inspiring.
The prince is really powerful and knows everything.
"Let's go." Li Zhao turned around and went back.
They didn't bring enough tools. It was enough to find the upper reaches of the water today.
As for the source, more people and materials need to be brought over, and a separate team needs to be formed.
In addition, water also needs to be diverted so that the water in the downstream area gradually becomes less and shallower.
The diversion ditch must also be completed first, so that the river cleaning project can proceed smoothly.
None of this can be accomplished overnight.
After returning to Prince You's Mansion, Li Zhao immediately started drawing.
Some things still need him to do, and of course, craftsmen are also needed.
Before starting construction, Li Zhao had already invited many designers to come over.
They live in the palace now, and it is almost impossible to complete a project with Li Zhao's half-heartedness alone.
Therefore, when Li Zhao told what he saw, they understood.
Li Zhao just drew his own drawings and stated his requirements. As for the most reasonable design and the most time-saving and labor-saving design, it depends on the level of these craftsmen.
After arranging these matters, Li Zhao called Carpenter Long and Meng Dachuan over.
"The demand for tools will definitely increase, and you two must supervise and supervise."
"yes!"
"How is your research going?" Li Zhao asked, looking at Meng Dachuan.
