Chapter 338 Repairing the Bridge
Su Tai also felt very uncomfortable. While comforting Huang Xinghua, she took her back to the village.
After Liu Laosan left, it was time for Shen Yi, the town official of Dahe Town, to take office.
As a town official, you can't be illiterate, so Shen Yi took Shen Yuezhang and Shen Congrong with him and asked the two children to help him and teach him how to read and write.
Within two days, everyone knew about it, and Liu Tiechui even came to watch the fun.
"Brother Shen, if you are really short of people here, just tell me and I will find some literate deputies to help you!"
Both of them are now town officials. No one is older than the other, so they can talk. More relaxed and at ease.
Shen Yi raised the corners of his mouth in a funny way, "Thank you, Brother Liu, for your kindness. I can use these two children quite smoothly. I don't plan to hire anyone for the time being."
"Hey! You said you How dare you! Although the town official is not an official, he still has to deal with a lot of official matters, such as counting grains, cooperating with the government to collect taxes, dealing with people's disputes, managing fortifications and farming, etc. When something happens to the people, they will find you first, followed by others. County government, are you not afraid of making mistakes when you let two children take the lead?" Liu Tiechui kindly analyzed it for Shen Yi.
After Shen Yi listened carefully, he said: "Thank you, Brother Liu, for reminding me, but the old town official still has some old people left. If there is no big problem, I don't need to arrange new people for the time being, so as not to cause trouble."
Liu Tiechui could understand, "You just have to know it yourself. I won't say more, but when will you move?"
"Moving? To what house?" Shen Yi was puzzled. He had just been there. A big house has been built in the village, and all the family’s money is here. Why should they move?
Liu Tiechui was speechless, "Brother, you are the town official of Dahe Town. What's the point of living in Moshi Town? It's not convenient to come to you if there is an emergency over there!"
Shen Yi fell into deep thought.
After Liu Tiechui left, he told Su Tai the situation.
Su Tai said: "I think Liu Tiechui is right. As a town official, you should live in Dahe Town forever. There is no need to move. There is also a pot helmet business in the village, which we can't let go. In addition, we raise so many animals at home. Everything is fine." If you can't live without people, the best way is Let's buy a house in Dahe Town, and you will live there for a long time. The children and I will come to you when we have time, or you will come back when you have time."
Shen Yi was not happy, but he also knew Su Tai's method. It was the most appropriate, but he was also worried.
Almost every year in Daxun River, people fall into the water while crossing the river, often killing people. In his opinion, this river is very dangerous, and he is worried about letting his wife and children cross the river by themselves.
"I'll think about it more."
For several days, Shen Yi still went back and forth between Dahe Town and Shenjiazhuang every day. He would go out before dawn and come back under the stars and the moon, looking unhappy.
After Su Tai's questioning, he revealed his concerns.
Su Tai's eyes widened and she looked at him for a long time. An idea flashed in her mind, "Yes! We can build the bridge! Yes! Build the bridge! Husband, if you are the town official If you can build a bridge, it will definitely last forever!”
The more Su Tai thought about it, the more she realized that this method was feasible. Firstly, building a bridge would benefit the country and the people. Secondly, it was a big project. A good bridge would last at least a hundred years. , benefiting future generations.
Shen Yi was shocked by Su Tai's bold idea, "No! Wife, do you know how much money it costs to build a bridge? Dahe Town is not Little Lion River, and we don't have any need for such craftsmen here. "
Su Tai blinked calmly and licked her lips, "Husband, you have forgotten that I have special abilities. Just because no one here can do it doesn't mean that I can't do it! "
Shen Yi was dumbfounded, "Daughter-in-law, are you serious?" Su Tai nodded heavily, "Let's try to understand first and then talk to me about some of the situation in Daxun River."
Shen Yi knows Su Tai's temperament. She will definitely try whatever she decides to do. It is useless to stop her.
He had no choice but to explain the situation of Daxun River in detail.
“The main water flow of the Daxun River originates from the ice. It is stable in the flood season, with more water in summer and less water in winter. However, the river surface is frozen and nothing can be done. There are almost two places where the Daxun River is wide. The narrowest place is more than one mile, and the one from Shenjiazhuang is the narrowest, otherwise no one would get on the boat from us.
I have never seen a bridge that can be built that long. Even if it can be built, it is not safe. What if someone walks to the middle of the river and the bridge collapses? If something goes wrong, we can't take responsibility! ”
Shen Yi also wanted to persuade Su Tai to give up this unrealistic idea.
Su Tai left thoughtfully, and first went to Jinshikong to find the owner of the unpowered tool customization shop , and roughly explained the situation.
After listening to her carefully, the boss immediately helped her find information, "Madam, according to what you said, such a long bridge has to be built in a relatively backward place because of inconvenient transportation. , my suggestion is to build a floating bridge. ”
“Floating bridge? "As soon as Su Tai's eyes lit up, she knew there would be a way.
The boss nodded and said: "There are many materials for making pontoons, such as wood, bamboo, foam, sheepskin, cowhide, etc. Local materials are the best. These are the basic materials for building pontoons. We can make other auxiliary materials in our shop, such as protective Nets, steel frames and the like.”
The boss explained many manufacturing techniques in detail, Su Tai wrote them down one by one, and stayed with the boss for a long time before going back.
“You said building a pontoon bridge?” Shen Yi looked at Su Tai with a serious face in shock.
Su Tai dug out the information she had compiled, "According to what the boss said, I think we can use sheepskin and cowhide. If it can't be repaired in one year, it can be repaired in two years. If it can't be repaired in two years, it can be repaired in three years and five years. Years later, the pontoon bridge that is more than a mile long can be repaired one day, right?"
Shen Yi's heart trembled suddenly. Seeing the emotions in Su Tai's eyes, her throat seemed to be blocked? Generally, words can’t come out.
It took him a long time to calm down, and he stepped forward and hugged her tightly, "Xiao Moss, thank you, thank you for taking so much trouble for me. The pontoon you mentioned is really okay and safe. For you, I will try my best to turn him into a It’s true.”
He was serious and narrow-minded. Su Tai’s words opened up his world, and he also had some ideas about what to do next.
Shenjiazhuang belongs to Moshi Town, and Dahe Town is on the other side. If you want to build bridges on both sides, you need to discuss with Liu Tiechui.
Shen Yi took things to Liu's house.
Liu Tiechui thought he was here to ask questions, but he didn't expect that when Shen Yi opened his mouth, he wanted to build the bridge.
Liu Tiechui almost choked to death on his saliva. He jumped up from his stool and pointed at him excitedly, "Are you crazy? Are you building a bridge on the Daxun River? Do you have a lot of money or are you just eating enough to hold on?" What!”
Liu Tiechui’s subconscious reaction was that Shen Yi was messing around.
Shen Yi said his plan seriously, "I have thought about it. It is feasible to build a pontoon bridge, and the safety is guaranteed. If you agree, I will let the news out, and we will prepare it first. Money is voluntary. As long as you donate money, your name will be engraved on a stone tablet by the river and passed down through the ages. ”