Space Farming: Traveling through Ancient Times to Do Business

Daxuanchao Shangjing Jinluan Palace

"South-to-North Water Diversion Project?" Xuan Zhentian looked at Jiang Xue below, somewhat puzzled.

"Your Majesty, you should know that the northern part of Daxuan Dynasty has an arid climate and a water shortage, while the southern part of Daxuan Dynasty has a humid climate and abundant water. If we transfer part of the water from the south to the north to balance the water sources between the north and the south, wouldn't it be a great achievement?"

"Transfer water from the south to the north?" Hearing Jiang Xue's explanation, Xuan Zhentian couldn't help but shudder. He had once visited various places in the Xuan Dynasty through the Chidao, so he knew that the south had many rivers and abundant water resources, but the population was sparse.

On the other hand, many places in the north are extremely dry and the water shortage is very serious. Countless people are suffering. If the water from the south can be transferred to the north so that the north no longer suffers from water shortage, it will benefit all people and will naturally be a great achievement.

However, our ancestors had practiced it before. It took Daxuan Dynasty ten years to divert the Jingshui River to some areas and build the national canal. This was only a local project. If water was to be diverted from the south to the north, the difficulty would be unimaginable.

Such a huge project would require an astronomical amount of manpower, material resources, and financial resources. More importantly, the technical difficulties involved were difficult to overcome. Although Xuan Zhentian was full of expectations, he couldn't help but ask, "Although this is a good thing, can it really be done?"

Xuan Zhentian's doubts were reasonable. Faced with such a grand idea, even the most far-sighted king would have concerns. Jiang Xue might smile slightly when she heard this, with wisdom and determination flashing in her eyes. She said slowly:

"Your Majesty, as you said, this project is unprecedented in scale and requires careful consideration and planning. However, it is this seemingly impossible task that highlights its significance and value. Throughout history, countless predecessors have overcome numerous difficulties with extraordinary wisdom and perseverance and have created a brilliant civilization. Our Great Xuan Dynasty should not retreat in the face of difficulties."

"Regarding the technical difficulties, I have initially envisioned several possible solutions. First, we can learn from the experience of our predecessors in digging canals and design a reasonable water diversion route. At the same time, we can take advantage of the topography and adopt the method of step-by-step water lifting or gravity diversion to minimize energy consumption and costs. In addition, we can also consider building large-scale water conservancy projects at key nodes, such as reservoirs and pumping stations, to regulate water flow and ensure a stable supply of water."

"As for the investment of manpower, material and financial resources, it is indeed a considerable expense. But Your Majesty, think about it, once this project is successfully implemented, it will not only solve the long-standing water shortage problem in the north, promote the development of agriculture, and improve the quality of life of the people, but will also greatly enhance the cohesion and centripetal force of the country. In the long run, the economic and social benefits it brings will be immeasurable."

"Therefore, I suggest that we first set up a special agency to be responsible for the planning, design, construction and post-management of this project. At the same time, we should widely recruit water conservancy experts, craftsmen and volunteers to pool their wisdom and jointly overcome technical difficulties. In terms of funds, we can raise funds through various channels such as national grants and private fundraising to ensure the smooth progress of the project."

"Of course, Your Majesty, this project is not a one-day job. It requires long-term planning and step-by-step implementation. But as long as we work together and persevere, I believe that one day, we will be able to spread the sweet rain from the south to the land in the north, so that every inch of land in the Daxuan Dynasty will be full of vitality and hope."

Jiang Xue's words were full of longing and confidence for the future. Her words were like a spring breeze, blowing away Xuan Zhentian's doubts and letting him see the light of hope. Perhaps, at this moment, he had made up his mind to devote the whole country's strength to accomplish this unprecedented feat.

The originally barren area has since become fertile land and has made great contributions to the strength of the Daxuan Dynasty. The difficulty of building the national canal made Xuan Zhentian deeply understand how huge a project it is to transfer enough water from the south to solve the drought problem in the entire north.

Xuan Zhentian estimated that relying on the current national strength of the Daxuan Dynasty, it would be impossible to accomplish the task even in a hundred years.

However, now that Jiang Xue has put forward her idea, it undoubtedly shows that she has enough confidence to accomplish such a miraculous feat!

When he thought about being able to transfer water from the south to the north, making the originally barren land in the north fertile like the Guanzhong area, creating an unprecedented prosperous Qin Dynasty and being praised by tens of millions of people, Xuan Zhentian's heart couldn't help but get excited.

He couldn't help but imagine the spectacular scene: clear water rushing into the north, nourishing the dry land and making all things burst with vitality.

The golden wheat waves in the fields rolled in the wind, and the farmers' faces were filled with the joy of a good harvest; the prosperous scene in the city, people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and led a rich life. All these beautiful visions made Xuan Zhentian excited and full of expectations.

He knew that the implementation of this plan would require tremendous effort and wisdom, but he also firmly believed that as long as there was determination and courage, this great goal would be achieved.

Xuan Zhentian secretly made up his mind to fully support Jiang Xue's proposal and work hard to realize this grand blueprint.

At this moment, Xuan Zhentian's face seemed to be burned by a ball of fire, all red, and his eyes were flashing with light, as if he had seen a mountain of gold and silver.

He stared at Zhang Fan closely and said expectantly: "Lord Jiang, this is truly a great achievement! I beg you to lend me a helping hand to implement the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, so that tens of millions of Daxuan people in the north will benefit!"

However, Jiang Xue did not directly respond to Xuan Zhentian's question of whether he was willing to help. Instead, she sighed deeply, looked at Xuan Zhentian solemnly, and said slowly: "You seem to have thought clearly about the benefits of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. However, you have not yet fully understood the disadvantages it brings."

Xuan Zhentian's face showed astonishment, and he asked in confusion, "Disadvantages? How can such a good thing that benefits the people and will benefit future generations have disadvantages?"

He had never expected that the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which was so highly anticipated and seemed to have only benefits and no disadvantages, actually had unknown "disadvantages". He looked at Jiang Xue with sharp eyes, hoping that she could solve this mystery.

Jiang Xue shook her head slightly, her tone a little solemn: "Your Majesty, any great project, while bringing benefits, is often accompanied by challenges and risks. Although the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has great benefits, its potential negative impacts must also be carefully considered."

“First, it is a consideration of ecological balance. The southern water system is complex and is home to many creatures.

Large-scale water diversion will inevitably change the direction, flow rate and water volume of the original water system, thereby affecting the balance of the entire ecosystem.

Fish migration, wetland protection, coastal vegetation and even the entire food chain may be affected, and we must treat this with caution."