Chapter 258 Waterwheel
In the next period of time, considering that it was about spring plowing, Zhou Xu asked Zhuang Mengdie to bring over all the people in the equipment department who had met the technical standards to help, in order to be able to Build this waterwheel in the shortest possible time.
Although this is their first time building a waterwheel, they can actually make every part of the waterwheel if it is taken apart, so that won’t be a problem.
With sufficient manpower, manufacturing efficiency cannot be slow.
The main material is lighter bamboo, with some wood parts made. After a period of time, all parts will be completed quickly.
Zhou Xu called two ox carts to pull all these components to the edge of the ditch, so that they could install them directly after they were built.
The movement here attracted the attention of many people.
However, during spring plowing time, no one in this village is not busy. At most, they just take a second look when passing by, and then quickly go about their own business.
During this period, Zhou Xu and the others ignored the glances directed at the villagers and focused entirely on the work in front of them.
First set up the bracket. In order to ensure that their waterwheel can operate stably for a long time, the bracket must be strong.
For this reason, Zhou Xu called the construction team over in advance to help.
Since last year, they have built so many houses, and now they are very experienced in this area.
By the time their waterwheel reaches the assembly stage, the construction team has already set up the supports.
Next, the members of the equipment department headed by Zhuang Mengdie also moved very neatly.
Considering that it is a waterwheel, the adhesive developed when making bamboo bows may not be easy to use, so after the design of the waterwheel fell into Zhuang Mengdie's hands, according to Zhou Xu Meaning, Zhuang Mengdie directly changed its combination method to a mortise and tenon structure.
Some important parts will also be driven with wooden wedges to enhance their firmness.
Based on the bracket, the entire waterwheel was quickly built.
At this moment, the members of the equipment department, including Zhuang Mengdie, who had been busy all morning, looked at the thing that had kept them busy until now, and for a moment they didn’t know what to say. .
The expressions on each face can basically be said to be 'then? ’ These three words fully summarize it.
Obviously, none of them knew what they were going to do next. They didn’t even know whether this thing was done or not. Question marks were written all over their foreheads.
Seeing this, Zhou Xu glanced at the two subordinates beside him.
“Go, pick up the bucket, fetch the water, and pour the water into the bucket.”
After receiving the order, the two subordinates did not dare to neglect and quickly carried the bucket. Go over and get water.
During this period, Zhuang Mengdie's attention naturally fell on those two people.
Filled two buckets full of lake water, stood by the waterwheel, and poured the water into the bucket with their bodies propped up.
Soon, a burst of exclamations sounded from the crowd.
After the water was poured in, the water wheel started to rotate slowly with a "click, click, click" sound.
This caused the water buckets to be submerged into the lake one after another, and during the rotation process, they continuously guided the water in the lake to the canal!
This simply incredible scene made everyone in the equipment department exclaim frequently. Even if they saw it with their own eyes, they couldn't explain how it was done.
Among them, Zhuang Mengdie looked directly at Zhou Xu, with a pair of bright big eyes full of curiosity.
"Chief, how on earth was this done?!"
Zhuang Mengdie's question made everyone prick up their ears unconsciously. "You see the water bucket? After water is poured into the water bucket, the weight will change, which will make the water bucket sink and drive the water wheel to rotate..."
Zhou Xu did not use any vocabulary that primitive people would not understand, and tried to make this matter as simple and easy to understand as possible.
But even so, most people still failed to understand the principle. They were confused and confused. Only Zhuang Mengdie had a thoughtful look on his face.
For Zhou Xu, this was enough.
The development and progress of a civilization depends on the strength of everyone, but to lead the progress of a civilization, it requires a small number, or even a very small number of talents.
And Zhuang Mengdie is undoubtedly among them.
As long as she can open up this idea, she can draw inferences about many related facilities in a short time.
At the same time, in the fields outside Black Moon Village...
After some time, the farmers led by Zhao Geng have been able to skillfully operate the plows and are currently busy in the fields.
At this moment, a farmer who was walking to drink water in the shed nearby seemed to see something, suddenly changed his expression, and immediately shouted...
"Water, there is water. ! ”
The shouting here quickly attracted Zhao Geng’s attention. He put down the plow and ran quickly to the edge of the ditch.
At first glance, there was indeed water pouring into the canal that had not received water since it was dug.
This discovery made Zhao Geng subconsciously raise his head and look towards the source of the canal.
Their leader built a waterwheel at the source. This was no secret in Black Moon Village, and it was impossible for Zhao Geng not to know about it.
It’s just that he has always been a pragmatist. The people in the equipment department over there are building water trucks, and he can’t help much by standing next to them. And their farming team has a large area of land waiting for them. They cultivated and cultivated.
If I have time to stand there and join in the fun, I might as well plow a few more pieces of land, until now...
"The lake, the lake is pouring in!"
At this moment, Zhao Geng became very excited, running and shouting.
As the Minister of Agriculture, it is impossible for him not to know how much convenience diversion of water into canals will bring to their farming work!
At this moment, Zhao Geng, who had been busy all morning, seemed to have endless strength and ran to the waterwheel in one breath.
At this moment, the waterwheel is already running with a roar, continuously introducing more lake water into the canal.
Zhao Geng was amazed by the running waterwheel. How was this thing made? He couldn't imagine it at all.
"How's it going? This is the second good thing I prepared for you!"
Seeing Zhao Geng ignore Zhuang Mengdie who was already deep in thought, Zhou Xu walked over with a smile.
"Awesome, so awesome, leader! How did you do it?!"
As he spoke, Zhao Geng knelt down to Zhou Xu. In addition to kneeling down, he I no longer know how to express my admiration to Zhou Xu at this moment.
Seeing this, other members of the equipment department also followed suit and knelt down.
Although this waterwheel is considered to be made by them, everyone knows who is really capable!
(End of this chapter)