Duan Lun glared at Demoness Cheng and said through gritted teeth,""Fine!"
Demoness Cheng and Charcoal were overjoyed to see Duan Lun agree.
"Then hurry up and pack your things. We're all ready and waiting for you!”
Duan Lun glared at them, then turned around to pack up.
Cheng Yaojin and the others had prepared the carriage. Duan Lun only brought a few clothes and two servants.
After getting into the carriage, they set off.
The next day, the officials from the Ministry of Works also set off. Their destination was also the Dragon Gate where Liu Xuan was.
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Cheng Yaojin and the others had concealed their identities and kept a low profile. They swaggered to Longmen County under the name of Chang 'an merchants.
The city walls of the prefectures and counties they encountered along the way were mottled and dilapidated. Even the big cities and prefectures had traces of war.
It was just that things were different when he came to Longmen County.
"Master, we've arrived at the Dragon Gate!"
The coachman reminded the three people in the carriage.
Originally, Cheng Yaojin and the others left Chang 'an with three people and three carriages.
However, the journey was so boring that Demoness Cheng and Charcoal pulled Duan Lun together and the three of them sat in a carriage.
The coachman pulling the carriage was the coachman from Duan Lun's residence.
Hearing the servant's reminder, the people in the carriage became alert.
Cheng Yaojin, in particular, took a step forward and lifted the curtain before Duan Lun.
"Motherf * cker, we're finally here. I've been suffocating all the way here!”
"That's right. Just by hurrying on the road, I'm about to say a bird.”Hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, Yuchi Gong agreed.
Duan Lun was speechless." Let's go to the Fen River dam first. We'll enter the city later!"”
"Yes, Master!"
The coachman hurriedly replied.
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong looked up and sized up the city wall that was getting closer and closer.
"Big Charcoal, this city wall has been repaired. Moreover, it looks like it's three times thicker than the city wall of Taiyuan Prefecture!”
After all, he was a general who led troops to war. He could tell the 'problem' of the city wall at a glance.
Yuchi Gong also nodded repeatedly." That's right. This city wall is probably two feet taller than the average county, and the city wall is also more than one foot thicker. It seems that Liu Xuan is quite capable!”
Very few local officials repaired the city walls.
After all, it would cost a lot of money, and it would not be of much use unless it was a war.
However, repairing the city walls would not only prevent raiders, but it would also give the people a sense of security. The city walls were strong, and the confidence of the state and county was also there!
Some of the refugees or the people of the previous dynasty who had hidden in the mountains to avoid the chaos of war would come out, greatly increasing the population of the Great Tang.
What did the Great Tang lack?
The population!
With an increase in population, there would be more grain production, and the national treasury would increase. Only then would the country's strength be strong!
This was also the reason why Yuchi Gong said that Liu Xuan had some ability.
After receiving the old master's reminder, the coachman hurriedly drove the carriage to the outskirts of Longmen City.
Soon, their carriage stopped not far from the Fen River embankment. Cheng Yaojin and the other two jumped out of the carriage one after another.
At this moment, the two banks of the Fen River were green, and only the top of the rice and wheat had begun to turn slightly golden.
At a glance, the 10,000 acres of fertile farmland looked like a sea of golden light. Under the sunlight, it was beautiful.
Even Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong couldn't help but praise.
"This is fertile farmland! The harvest can't be bad."
Duan Lun didn't respond. Instead, he looked at the big thing standing in the paddy field not far away. It was the waterwheel!
"What is that thing?"
"This big guy is really big!"
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong followed Duan Lun's gaze and saw the waterwheel.
Duan Lun had a feeling that this was the waterwheel that Liu Xuan had mentioned in the letter.
"Let's go and take a look!"
The three of them, along with two servants, walked towards the water carriage.
When they reached the waterwheel, they carefully examined the structure of the waterwheel. However, at this moment, an old man who was farming at the side walked over.
The old man was kinder and smiled." You guys aren't from Longmen County, right?”
"Brother, we are all passing by, so we came to take a look. May I ask what this is?”Duan Lun and the others were worried that they couldn't find someone who understood. When they saw the commoners coming, they quickly asked.
The old man chuckled." This is a waterwheel. It was designed by the county magistrate for us commoners. Everyone in Longmen County knows about it, but you outsiders don't understand.”
"How much does this production cost?" Duan Lun asked. From what you're saying, everyone in the Dragon Sect has this waterwheel?”
The old man nodded and then shook his head." You want to ask me how much money, but I don't know either. Because these waterwheels were made by the county magistrate, and then he gave them to us for free. He didn't ask for a single cent. Whoever farms will use them. They all have it!”
Duan Lun and the other two looked at each other in surprise.
Especially Cheng Yaojin, who said directly,"This waterwheel is so big. It costs at least a hundred yuan. How much is this!"
The old man nodded proudly and said,"That's why our county magistrate is a good official!”
Duan Lun was the Minister of Works. He was very interested in the principle of this waterwheel, so he asked directly,""Brother, can you show us what this waterwheel can do?”
Hearing Duan Lun's request, the old man agreed without thinking." It's nothing. It's very easy to use!"”
With that, the old man jumped onto the waterwheel and stepped on the two paddles below.
As he stepped on it, he said," Look, as long as you step on these two things, the water will slowly rise up. Then, it will flow down the waterway from the top to the bottom. It's very useful!”
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong's mouths were wide open in shock when they saw the old man easily moving the water by stepping on the two paddles.
"This thing is so useful? The water could be lifted by itself?”
"Of course!" The old man was very proud.
"Can we go up and try?" Yuchi Gong asked impatiently.”
When the old man heard Yuchi Gong's words, he agreed without hesitation." Of course you can, but be careful."”
Once the old man agreed, Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin rushed to the water cart and stepped on the pedal to try. Duan Lun quickly went up and tried it out.
He realized that it was just as Liu Xuan had said in his letter. The waterwheel was easy to operate, but it saved time and effort. Its effect was self-evident.
"Brother, thank you!"
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After separating from the old man, Duan Lun couldn't help but exclaim,""This waterwheel is simply a tool that benefits the country and the people. It's exquisitely made, and you don't have to go to a very far place to fetch water for irrigation.”
"Not bad, this Liu Xuan is really smart!”
"Let's go and see what kind of thing that dam cement is!”
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