Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

Entering the second day, because so many people were no longer needed to dig the foundation, the construction task of the second farm seemed less urgent. Some idle workers began to make bricks in preparation for the subsequent firing of red bricks.

He Yuzhu mobilized a group of workers and planned to carry the drilling equipment to the northwest of the second farm. He wanted to use the excuse of looking for water to inadvertently expose the rich coal resources underground.

So, under the leadership of He Yuzhu, the drilling team, which was tasked with the important mission of exploring water sources, moved steadily forward in the northwest direction of the Second Farm. After a trek of about 30 kilometers, they finally arrived at a relatively flat and open area.

He Yuzhu jumped off the truck swiftly. His sharp eyes quickly scanned the surroundings. Then he turned around and shouted to the busy workers beside him: "Okay, let's stop here! The first drilling rig will be placed here. The remaining three drilling rigs will be moved one kilometer to the north, east and west respectively, with this place as the center, and then start drilling operations."

He Yuzhu's words were as clear and decisive as a military order. Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the truck drivers responsible for transporting the other three drilling rigs started their vehicles without hesitation and sped away in the direction he indicated. The wheels rolled and raised clouds of dust, as if foreshadowing that this exploration mission was about to usher in an exciting moment.

Meanwhile, He Yuzhu was not idle. He led the way in the work, working in harmony with the workers to carefully disconnect the huge drilling rig towed by the truck. Everyone shouted in unison and carried out each step in an orderly manner. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, but everyone's face was filled with concentration and determination.

After some intense and orderly operations, the drilling rig finally stood firmly on the ground. At this time, a technician wearing a safety helmet and holding a notebook walked quickly to He Yuzhu and reported respectfully: "Deputy Director He, everything is ready. The drilling rig has been successfully set up and can start drilling at any time. Please give the order!"

He Yuzhu nodded slightly to show his agreement, and then shouted loudly: "Okay, get ready to start, start drilling!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the workers quickly took action. One of the workers skillfully started the diesel engine on the drilling rig, and a deafening roar echoed throughout the empty and desolate wilderness.

Then, the gear wheel at the bottom of the drilling machine began to rotate slowly but firmly. It was like a ferocious beast, biting at the earth bit by bit. At first, the speed was slow, but soon, it turned faster and faster, and soon, it had drilled deep into the ground.

When the drill bit gradually penetrates into the ground and reaches the predetermined depth, the water pump behind the drilling machine also starts to operate. The powerful water flow is like a surging torrent, violently impacting the newly broken soil. The fine soil is carried to the ground by the water flow and falls accurately into the pit that has been dug nearby.

In order to ensure that the drilling operation could be carried out efficiently and smoothly, He Yuzhu took great pains. He specially selected a small excavator from the construction site of the second farm and asked it to accompany the drilling team to the construction site. This small excavator had an important mission - digging a pit for storing the large amount of mud generated during the drilling process.

After completing the mud pit excavation work at four drilling sites, the excavator teamed up with the truck responsible for returning to the Second Farm to fetch water and embarked on the return journey. The construction of the Second Farm headquarters was its real stage.

Amid the deafening roar of the drilling machine, a burly worker took advantage of the moment when the machine stopped and walked quickly to He Yuzhu. He was a little uneasy, but he still summoned up the courage to ask, "Deputy Director He, why do we have to come all the way here to drill a well? I always remember that the First Farm relies on water from the river for its crops!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu smiled slightly, patted the worker on the shoulder affectionately, and patiently explained: "The reason why we came here to drill a well this time is mainly to see what the groundwater situation is like here. You also know that this time we are planning to build the second farm, and its scale is much larger than the first farm!"

"Moreover, many places are quite far from the river. If we insist on building canals to divert river water, not only will the project be huge, but the manpower, material resources and financial resources consumed cannot be underestimated. It is really too troublesome! So, we can just dig a few deep wells to use groundwater. This can not only save a lot of cost and energy, but also ensure that crops can get sufficient water in time. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

At this point, He Yuzhu paused for a moment and continued, "However, digging a well is not something you can do casually. Since you have decided to dig a well, you must first have a general understanding of the groundwater situation."

"So, we are here just to do a sampling inspection this time. The main purpose is to determine whether there is enough groundwater resources under this land. If we find that there is no water at all, then we should just rely on river water for irrigation."

"Oh, that's why! No wonder we have to travel so far to dig a well!" After listening to He Yuzhu's explanation, the worker showed an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face. Then he scratched the back of his head a little embarrassedly, muttering, "The leader is really amazing. He has a long-term vision and thinks carefully. I am not like him. I think too simply!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but burst into laughter. He waved his hand and said loudly, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about these useless things for now. While the sun is not too scorching, let's quickly set up the tents."

"Otherwise, when the sun rises, we won't even have a place to shelter from the sun. If we really have to stay under the scorching sun, everyone will be exhausted!" After saying that, He Yuzhu took the lead and started to build tents with the workers who were temporarily free.