Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 363 Reaching out and pulling myself

After a pause, Hua Lei continued, "Although there is a waterwheel model, it is definitely much more difficult to make a large waterwheel than a small one. Therefore, Lord Li does not need to blame himself too much. Many new objects cannot be successful in one go, and they all need to be improved slowly.

In our village, when we first made a toothbrush handle, it took us a long time to figure it out even with a model. How much more so for such a complicated waterwheel, it’s really great that we were able to make it like this the first time.”

Hua Lei's words were truly humble and sincere, attributing the failure of the work department to a lack of experience the first time rather than a lack of ability.

Li Shilang, who was originally in a bad mood and a little worried, couldn't help but feel grateful to Hua Lei. Although this was a waterwheel made for Hua Lei by the Ministry of Industry for free, Li Shilang knew in his heart that Emperor Shengwu had been watching this waterwheel, and there were probably people sent by Emperor Shengwu at the scene.

The waterwheel was not well done this time. If Hua Lei said something to add fuel to the fire, she would most likely incur the wrath of Emperor Shengwu and the Minister of Works Yuchi.

However, after Hualei said this, the situation immediately changed. The emperor might be dissatisfied, but at least he would not be furious.

When this person is standing on the edge of a cliff, the result will be completely different if someone lends a hand to push him or lends a hand to pull him.

Minister Li understood very well in his heart that Hua Lei was just lending him a hand, and he was grateful for Hua Lei's kindness.

"Uncle Zhao, is it okay if we add another water trough here? Make the trough as narrow and deep as possible in the up and down directions, so that the water coming down from this position will be better, right?" Hua Lei pointed to the position where the waterwheel was descending and asked Uncle Zhao who was standing aside.

She didn't want the news to spread from her side, and she wanted to help Minister Li get over it. Although it was true that the first waterwheel was not built well, and it would definitely reach the ears of Emperor Shengwu, if she could make some minor improvements, the result might be better.

"You can try. Although it may not be able to catch all the water, it can definitely catch some." After hearing Hua Lei's words, Rong Jin nodded in agreement, and Minister Li's eyes lit up.

After the waterwheel was installed, there was a lot of leftover wood nearby. Minister Li immediately ordered his men to make a water trough on the spot.

This was not difficult. With the cooperation of several people, a narrow and deep water tank was completed in less than half an hour. It took another few hours to install it in the appropriate position.

I stepped on the pedal again, and the waterwheel slowly started to turn. When it reached the top, two-thirds of the water was poured out, and then all the way down, the remaining water began to pour into the newly added narrow trough as the angle changed.

Because of the splashing, some of the water fell into the pond, but a lot of water was collected in the trough and flowed to the fields that needed irrigation.

After adding this long and narrow gutter, the irrigation effect is indeed much better. Although it has not achieved the purpose of turning decay into something magical, it is indeed much better than pouring all the water back into the pond.

It can be said that the addition of this water tank has maximized the practical efficiency of the water wheel. Hualei, who is pragmatic, pays more attention to efficiency, so she doesn't care about the extra water tank.

Looking at the collected water, Hua Lei nodded slightly, and Minister Li's expression also looked much better.

The first waterwheel was finally completed, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Standing in the crowd, Bai Yunhe looked at Hualei, his heart was filled with emotion. How could he let go of such a smart and kind Miss Hua?

It was getting dark, and everyone started to pack up their tools and prepare to go down the mountain one after another. Minister Li bowed to Hua Lei and said, "Thank you so much for today, Master Hua."

Hua Lei quickly dodged and returned the greeting. Looking at Hua Lei's still somewhat childish face, Minister Li paused and asked with a little hesitation.

"Master Hua, I have a question for you. Don't worry, why do you think the bucket didn't empty all the water? When I made it, I did follow the data in your production book.

Logically, this situation shouldn't have happened today. Of course, I'm not questioning your data, and there really isn't anything wrong with your little water truck."

Minister Li's tone was a little embarrassed. It seemed that he had wanted to ask this question from the beginning. However, there were so many people that he waited until most people had gone down the mountain before asking Hua Lei.

Hua Lei was stunned. She really didn't understand this and was speechless for a moment.

“It’s probably because the craftsman didn’t consider the thickness of the wood when he made it. The thickness of the wood boards of these water buckets are somewhat different.

Moreover, Lord Li, you see, this piece of wood, the same piece of wood, should have the same thickness from top to bottom, but the thickness of the top of this board is about half a fingernail thicker than the thickness of the bottom. As a result, the angle of the water bucket has changed.

At the beginning, it was probably caused unintentionally by a craftsman, but in order to make it a perfect circle like the car body, the other water buckets gradually followed suit, so that the inclination angles of all the water buckets changed.

Therefore, the water in the bucket has not been completely emptied today. This is what we call a small mistake can lead to a big error. "

Seeing Hua Lei paused, Rong Jin took over and pointed to a water bucket on the waterwheel to show Minister Li.

Minister Li went forward and took a closer look at the water bucket Rong Jin pointed out. Indeed, the wooden board of this water bucket was thin at the bottom and thick at the opening. The next few water buckets also confirmed Rong Jin's words.

Minister Li's face turned a little red. He hadn't really noticed this. It was really like the new generation pushing the old generation forward.

"Moreover, Lord Li, this method has another danger. The bottom of the water bucket is actually under the heaviest pressure, but the wooden board is thinner than the mouth. It is easy to break, causing the waterwheel to fail prematurely."

Rong Jin spoke softly, and only Hua Lei and the few people around Minister Li could hear his words.

Minister Li looked at the other water buckets carefully again, bowed to Rong Jin and said, "Tanhua Pei is really a man of insight, young and capable. I will pay attention to these conditions on the next waterwheel. Thank you Tanhua Pei for your advice."

After saying this, he bowed to Hua Lei again, then turned around and followed the others down the mountain. Bai Yunhe looked at Rong Jin, then looked at Hua Lei on the side, pursed his lips slightly, and followed Minister Li down the mountain.

In less than an hour, Emperor Shengwu in the imperial study knew everything that happened on the barren mountain.