Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: Chapter 586: Feeling Nauseous (1/2)
Chapter 599: Chapter 586: Feeling Nauseous
Chu Jinnian seemed to be more adept at assembling this waterwheel model than she was. Nonetheless, the blueprint was somewhat complex, and since he was new to it, he’s not exactly adept at doing it.
For this reason, both of them could only study the blueprints and the various assorted wooden pieces, trying to figure out how to assemble it together.
With almost a whole day’s worth of effort, by the time it is getting dark, the model of the waterwheel has been fully assembled.
Both of them were somewhat tired, especially Zhuang Qingning, who felt as though her brain cells had been severely damaged. Her eyes were aching quite seriously.
However, looking at this exquisitely small model, which completely resembles an actual waterwheel, even when placed in the water basin, it could function just like the actual waterwheel, brought a sense of accomplishment.
The task was accomplished. The reward, which was the real disassembly drawing of the waterwheel, was already distributed.
After receiving the disassembly drawing, Zhuang Qingning also let Chu Jinnian take a careful look at it.
Chu Jinnian nodded repeatedly, “This decomposition diagram is quite detailed. We can send it to Lu for the local officials to ramp up the construction.”
The drought was severe. An earlier day of using the waterwheel meant an earlier day of alleviating the drought.
“Indeed, it should be so.” Zhuang Qingning thought for a moment and then said, “However, this model of the waterwheel has just been made, and the actual large waterwheel might not necessarily work very well. Since we have such a model at hand, and have understood this waterwheel quite well, why not let the local people make a real one first? If there are any problems, they can be slightly corrected, or improved.”
“Once we understand thoroughly, when we send the drawings to Lu, we can directly send skilled artisans along as well to offer some guidance, thus doubling the results with half the effort.”
Chu Jinnian felt this made a great deal of sense and nodded approvingly, “Indeed, so it should be.”
Moreover, there had been a long drought in Lu, and in some places, the public resentment was soaring. If the drawings were sent hastily, but the construction of the waterwheel does not go smoothly, this could lead to giving people hope, only to disappoint them later, making the common people feel that the government is messing around. This could deepen public resentment and instead outweigh the benefits.
With this in mind, Chu Jinnian had Jing Zhao go to the County Government Office overnight to inform Xu Zhengping and asked Xu Zhengping to summon the skilled craftsmen in the county to work day and night on the waterwheel to complete it as soon as possible.
After receiving the command, Xu Zhengping sent people to find manpower overnight, studied the blueprints of the waterwheel, and began to expedite the production of the waterwheel.
The waterwheel matter, for now, had a temporary arrangement and should be completed in a few days.
Therefore, Chu Jinnian suggested that he and Zhuang Qingning take a boat trip on the lake during this hot summer day.
During the hot summer, taking a boat ride on the lake, looking at the layered mountains in the distance, the green trees nearby, the scent of the lotuses coming towards them, the gurgling water under the boat, chatting leisurely with Zhuang Qingning, they might even hold hands…
Chu Jinnian gave a light cough, hiding his thoughts, waiting eagerly for Zhuang Qingning’s nod of approval.
“I’m afraid that’s not possible.” Zhuang Qingning replied truthfully, “I have to check the soap workshop and the textile workshop today.”
It had been more than twenty days, and she didn’t know what the current status of the two newly opened workshops was.
Hearing this, Chu Jinnian sighed internally.
Indeed, in Zhuang Qingning’s mind, the business matters seemed to take up a significant portion.
Possibly, even more substantial than him.