Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 357: Flattery Chapter: Say it calmly

Countless pieces of wood were scrapped before the waterwheel was finally built. Hualei never mentioned that she wanted to irrigate her own barren mountain by making the waterwheel.

Moreover, Rong Jin gave this ordinary waterwheel an auspicious name, called the "Flowing Clouds and Flowing Water" Lucky Wheel. Although this "flowing clouds and flowing water" is a little bit in line with the actual situation, isn't it a bit awkward and exaggerated? Hualei disagrees.

But Rong Jin smiled at Hua Lei and said, "Sometimes, flattery should be said calmly so that the listener will feel comfortable. Otherwise, it becomes flattery and fawning."

After hearing Rong Jin's words, Hua Lei was dumbfounded. Isn't this just flattery? And you said it in such a high-sounding way. Thinking about myself, alas, I am really too weak. I should learn from others. Others' flattery is better than mine, and it is so advanced.

After reading the revised exposition by Rong Jin, Hua Lei was once again stunned. When did she start to think about the waterwheel every day? When she followed her boss to inspect the cornfield in June and July, she didn't even think about the waterwheel. When did she become so noble? Why didn't she know?

However, if it is written this way, it seems to be much better, and the time points are also right. Why? Well, it seems to be connected and rounded, as long as I don't let it slip. So, Hua Lei blushed and copied the text that Rong Jin had polished again, stealing it for herself.

Old Lord Pei carefully read the waterwheel manufacturing instruction book written by Hua Lei, nodded with satisfaction, and put it in his arms.

The next day, they took a carriage to the palace. After the court was dismissed, the waterwheel and the explanatory book made by Hualei arrived in the imperial study of Emperor Shengwu.

Looking at the waterwheel in front of him, under the demonstration of Lord Pei, the water in the big wooden barrel kept coming up, then passed through the water trough above, and flowed along the bamboo pipe split in two to a small wooden barrel next to it. Emperor Shengwu couldn't help but squint his eyes.

I flipped through the waterwheel production manual in my hand. The manual was written in beautiful small calligraphy with flower-shaped characters, which was pleasing to the eye. The words "Flowing Clouds and Flowing Water Good Luck Car" on the title page were also slightly larger than other fonts, and were written very beautifully.

Turning the page, there is a series of data about the waterwheel and structural diagrams of its various parts. Every stroke is clear and there is no ambiguity or ambiguousness.

At the back of the book, the reasons and uses of making water wheels are written very clearly, and the key points and precautions of production are also listed clearly. It is a very complete water wheel information book.

Emperor Shengwu put down the book in his hand and came over to test the waterwheel himself. He stepped lightly on the pedal, and the water bucket at the bottom was filled with water. Then, as the vehicle reached the top, the water was continuously transported to the small bucket next to it.

Emperor Shengwu bent down again and took a closer look at the bamboo tube. It was indeed very ingenious and the effect was very good. He nodded and asked, "Old Marquis Pei, if we expand this data in proportion, can we really make a waterwheel for irrigating farmland?"

"Your Majesty, Lady Hua said that in theory it is possible. However, her conditions are limited. She does not have particularly hard wood, good craftsmen, or any handy tools, so she cannot make a large waterwheel for testing in one step. Therefore, she first made this small waterwheel model to try it out, and asked me to bring it to you to see if it is feasible?

However, you see, this small waterwheel has a good water-lifting effect. Putting it in the courtyard can not only water the flowers and plants, but also serve as a landscape.

The meaning of this waterwheel is also good. When the waterwheel turns, the clouds and water flow, and good luck comes. This makes people happy. I just don’t know if it can be made bigger? "

The shrewd old Lord Pei did not say anything definite. Whether the finished waterwheel would work or not still depended on many factors, such as wood, craftsmanship, tools, etc.

If any step is wrong, the water may not be lifted. He was also worried that if there was anything wrong with the large waterwheel made by the Ministry of Industry, it would be useless. Not only would it not bring any benefit to Hualei, but it would also have the opposite effect of attracting attention to Hualei.

After a pause, Lord Pei spoke again, "Lady Hua said that the reason she wanted to make this waterwheel was because when she inspected the corn fields in June and July last year, she saw that some corn fields were not irrigated in time, resulting in much lower yields than other farmlands. As the head of the Agriculture Bureau, Lady Hua felt a little distressed, so she tried her best to make this waterwheel to try it out.

However, Lord Hua also said that she was insignificant, her ability was not outstanding, and she did not think comprehensively enough in many aspects. In addition, she was limited by many practical conditions, so she did not dare to guarantee that the waterwheel would work. However, Your Majesty is knowledgeable and well-informed. I think you must have a plan in mind. "

If Hua Lei heard this, she would definitely understand what Rong Jin said. Sometimes, flattery should be said quietly in order to make the listener happy. She would also understand where Rong Jin learned his flattery skills from.

As soon as Lord Pei finished speaking, Emperor Shengwu raised the corner of his mouth slightly. Looking at Emperor Shengwu, Lord Pei continued.

"If His Majesty thinks it's okay, you can ask the Ministry of Works to make a large waterwheel based on the explanatory book provided by Lord Hua for trial. I heard Lord Hua also say that she also needs such a waterwheel for irrigation on the barren mountain. Then you can ask Lord Hua to cooperate with the Ministry of Works to try it out on the barren mountain.

If irrigation can be achieved on barren mountains, then it will certainly be possible in flat areas. Once the waterwheel is successful, it can be promoted to the people, and there will be no problem. Moreover, this is also very beneficial to agriculture in the Great Sheng Dynasty.

I think what Ms. Hua said is very true. She said that if you want to succeed, you must have the courage to try. You may not succeed if you try, but you will definitely not succeed if you don’t try.

I also think that any new thing is created from nothing, and then refined. If it doesn't work at first, we can just improve it slowly.

Benefiting the people and the world is never achieved overnight. It is always achieved step by step. Your Majesty has always been a wise ruler. Do you think I am right?"

"Hahaha. Old Marquis Pei, if I say that you are wrong, does it mean that I am not a wise monarch?" Emperor Shengwu, who was originally in a good mood, laughed loudly. Seeing that Old Marquis Pei was about to speak, Emperor Shengwu waved his hand and said.