Chapter 33: Bring water!
"Inspecting the fields?"
After hearing Xi Zhicai's response, Cao Cao couldn't help but be stunned.
Only then did he remember that although he had made Xi Yu the chief of history, he had not abolished the other party's duties as the captain of the field.
The other party is indeed responsible for the farm matters at the moment.
However, after getting to know each other for more than a year, Cao Cao knew more or less what Xiyu's temperament was.
In addition to not liking the military position, Xi Yu is usually a bit lazy.
Sometimes, he goes even further than Xi Zhicai.
After finishing the field work, other people can rush back in two or three days, but this guy can go back for more than half a month.
Of course, Xiyu must have no problem doing things.
"I'm thinking about making something that can divert water to solve the problem of irrigating fertile fields!"
At the moment, Cao Cao has no intention of dealing with government affairs.
Whether it's a plow or a three-piece horse suit, these things are all made by Xiyu.
It would be somewhat laborious to dig canals to divert water for irrigation, but it would be a good choice if water from the mountains could be brought down.
"Ah, it's so hot today that people are panicking. Why don't we go see what Fengyi is doing?"
If there is a problem with food and grass, the expedition to Xuzhou may be difficult.
If you want to draw water from mountain streams, you must build a large waterwheel.
Hearing that Xi Yu was indeed what Xi Zhicai said before, Cao Cao and Xun Yu couldn't help but feel curious.
However, what Tao Qian did before had aroused the anger of Cao Cao and others, and Xuzhou must be conquered.
"Utensil, what utensil?"
Thinking like this, Xi Yu already paid attention in his heart.
If water from the mountains could be used, it would greatly alleviate the drought in the fields.
Let the water flow? Irrigate the fields!
How can water come from itself?
Seeing the expressions of the two of them, Xi Zhicai also shook his head: "That's what Fengyi said. I don't know what he is doing."
There are also some fields in Yanzhou that are quite far from the river. Naturally, there is no way to divert river water to these fields for irrigation.
"Fengyi said that as the captain of the field, he naturally had to ensure that the food and grass were in good condition. During this period of drought, he also said that water would come to irrigate the fields!"
"Oh, it's nothing, Lord, don't worry about it!"
As for the waterwheel, it naturally requires some craftsmen to help.
Xi Zhicai blew his brother casually.
Xun Yu beside him also nodded.
"Are you going to inspect the fields?" Cao Cao grinned: "This is really curious!"
Due to the recent drought, even the river water is a little shallow.
It was hard for him to imagine that Xun Yu was also a little confused on the side.
Seeing the other person lowering his head in deep thought, Cao Cao couldn't help but ask.
Xi Yu did not explain carefully to the two of them.
He replied to Cao Cao that the structure of the waterwheel was actually not troublesome. He just thought about it for a while and it became clear.
Cao Cao was also looking forward to the utensil that could bring water to him.
As soon as he said these words, not only Cao Cao, but also Xun Yu next to him also raised his head.
Xi Yu had inspected the entire Yanzhou before and found no such things as waterwheels. Nowadays, canals are used to irrigate fields.
“How to bring water to your house?”
"good!"
Waterwheels can also be built near rivers, but this is limited to fields close to rivers.
Cao Cao was full of doubts, what could lead water to the fields?
"So, I am also looking forward to what Fengyi will create!"
Xi Yu nodded, turned around and planned to take Dian Wei back to the city.
"Fengyi, there is something I forgot to tell you!"
"Since Fengyi has his heart in mind, he can recruit craftsmen in my name!"
The soldiers and civilians of Yanzhou did a lot of things like opening canals during this period.
During this period, as he began to practice Wu Qin Xi with Xi Zhicai and Xi Yu, his body and bones became much better.
The previous Quyuan plow was simple and he could make it by himself, but making a large waterwheel would take a lot of time if he did it alone.
After the waterwheel was built, the two of them could understand it at a glance.
Xi Yu shook his head, he didn't care about the court's performance.
Cao Cao naturally believed in Xi Yu in his heart.
"Where to draw the water?"
"I had planned to report to the imperial court to express my merit for you, but our envoy was intercepted and did not see the emperor at all!"
It would be good to go out for some fresh air now.
However, in such hot and dry weather, it is natural for people to be upset when dealing with government affairs.
Hearing that Xi Yu wanted to recruit craftsmen, Cao Cao nodded subconsciously.
"Lord, I already have a plan in mind. I will go back and recruit craftsmen first. This thing cannot be made by myself!"
Xi Yu looked at the two of them respectively: "Build utensils to divert water from mountain streams!"
However, these fields are not far from the mountains of Yanzhou, so it is no problem to divert water from the mountain streams.
However, there has been a severe drought and the river water has dropped, making it more difficult to open canals and divert water.
In the afternoon, the three of them quickly found Xi Yu wandering in the fields outside Changyi City.
When Xi Yu was thinking about how to build a waterwheel, Cao Cao and three other people had already appeared next to Xi Yu.
Of course, a ditch must be dug down from the mountain, which is not a troublesome project.
Xun Yu also laughed.
"What are Fengyi thinking?"
When Cao Cao asked a question, he responded casually.
At this time, Xiyu was leading Dianwei to walk along the river.
Just recruit people.
They both spoke at the same time, with different questions.
At this time, Cao Cao seemed to suddenly think of something and shouted to Xi Yu.
He spread his hands, but when Cao Cao heard this, he stood up directly.
Hearing this, Xi Yu didn't care at all.
No wonder, Cao Cao's memorial has been submitted for two months, but there is no news at all, and the relationship is blocked!
Cao Cao also didn't expect that Li Jue and Guo Si were so courageous that they even rejected the memorial they submitted!
When this happened, he felt a little sorry for Xi Yu.
If such a thing could really be built, the entire farmland in Yanzhou would no longer be in danger.
However, this matter is nothing.
However, Cao Cao later wanted to please the emperor, but now he couldn't even submit a memorial, which was a problem.
If he remembers it correctly, in a short time there will be a gap between Li Jue and Guo Si. At that time, the two sides will be in trouble, and it will be the time for Cao Cao to flatter the emperor.
However, if the emperor doesn't know who Cao Cao is, there may be some problems if he wants to flatter the emperor!
Historically, when Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty fled to Luoyang, he naturally knew about Cao Cao. It was he who ordered Cao Cao to welcome him, and then Cao Cao could welcome the emperor.
As for how the emperor knew Cao Cao during this period, Cao Cao must have had a lot of sense of presence.
Chapter completed!