From the end to the other world

For the excavation of the river channel, the general direction has been planned, and there will be no major problems in the details. It will be done step by step. As long as the manpower and material resources are sufficient, it will only be a matter of time before it can be completed.

Otherwise, Yu Qi would not have assassinated after confirming the location.

Needless to say material resources, before Qin Yan came to Rongcheng, the emperor sent a decree saying that money can be transferred from the Ministry of Household Affairs. Now that Qin Yan is sitting here, and Danzhou is likely to become his fiefdom in the future, just Don't worry about funding issues.

With enough funds, manpower will not be a problem. Leaving aside the Southwest Army, the local people can spend money to hire in addition to appropriate requisition.

After the Lantern Festival, everyone devoted themselves to their own division of labor, even Qin Luochuan was no exception.

The opening of the new river course is less than a day's journey away from Rongcheng by horseback. For more than two months, from the day after the Lantern Festival to the Qingming Festival, Qin Luochuan only occasionally stayed at home to rest for a night when he passed through Rongcheng. Early in the morning, he continued to run to supervise the work.

It was not until the end of March that Qin Luochuan released all the people who participated in the digging of the river back to farming. Even the Southwest Army only left the essential part of the people, and sent the rest back to the barracks.

Having been stationed in Rongcheng for so many years, the Southwest Army relied not only on the military salary given in the capital, but also a large part of their own farming here.

The purpose of digging rivers is to prevent floods and irrigate. If it delays everyone's normal farming, it will be putting the cart before the horse.

During the month of sowing, the project of digging the river was almost at a standstill, so Qin Luochuan also got some time to rest.

From the opening of the river, and galloping all the way to Rongcheng, Qin Luochuan waved the accompanying people to go home, and went to the Tongzhi Hall to discuss matters the next day.

For so long, the people who have been by his side have long been used to his way of going home without urgent business, and because of Qin Luochuan's habit, the people below have also benefited, waiting at home Whether it's the old mother or the wife, every time they see them come back from outside, they can't wait to go home, and they all feel warm in their hearts.

Especially the relationship between husband and wife, even if they often run outside, is growing rapidly.

Qin Luochuan didn't know that his actions could make his subordinates' families more harmonious. He just wanted to take back the wild fruits he picked in the mountains early for his family to taste.

As a result, after entering the house, he didn't see anyone he wanted to see, and Shang Qingyue and Qin Yan's big maids were also absent.

Qin Luochuan grabbed a servant and asked, "Where are Qingyue and the others?"

"Back to the master, the master brought someone behind and said that he wanted to grow vegetables, and the prince carried the little master over to play." This person was rewarded by the emperor before the Chinese New Year last year, and he obviously didn't understand Shang Qingyue's behavior. Even if he just answered Qin Luochuan's question, there was disbelief in his eyes.

"I see." Qin Luochuan waved his hands to make people leave, but he was not in a hurry.

The last time he went home was less than ten days ago, so even if he wanted to see Shang Qingyue and the others earlier, it was not too urgent.

So he ordered people not to send messages in the backyard, washed his hair and bathed himself, changed his clothes, and then walked slowly towards the back garden with the wild fruits on a plate.

Xiaotuanzi who was looking around was the first to spot Qin Luochuan. As soon as he saw him, he immediately jumped up from Qin Yan's lap, calling his father, and threw his hands back like swimming.

If it wasn't for Qin Yan's sharp eyesight and quick hands, he would have fallen to the ground.

Hearing Xiaotuanzi's call, Qin Yan and Shang Qingyue also looked up, their eyes could not hide their surprise.

It's just that when he saw Qin Luochuan's new clothes, Qin Yan smiled teasingly, then handed Xiaotuanzi over and said, "Hey, let your father hug you."

Qin Luochuan scanned the situation in the garden, as if he didn't see Qin Yan's teasing, then took Xiaotuanzi and put the plate containing wild fruits on the stone table next to him, "I picked it on the way back, father, taste it .”

Qin Yan picked up one and tasted it, "It's well preserved, not damaged at all."

These raspberries are the easiest to crush, Qin Luochuan picked them and put them in the space for storage, so they won't be damaged naturally.

It's just that it can't be said, so Qin Luochuan smiled and said, "I've been paying attention on the way."

After Qin Luochuan finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Xiaotuanzi who was obediently sitting on his lap eating wild fruits, and asked with a smile, "Xiaotuanzi, is father still smelly today?"

After hearing the question, Xiaotuanzi thought about it for a while, then handed the remaining fruit stem to Qin Luochuan, leaned against Qin Luochuan to smell it, and then seriously replied: "It doesn't smell bad, it smells good. "

Shang Qingyue just came over after washing her hands at this time, and she couldn't help being stunned when she heard the words, "Xiao Tuanzi was talking like a child before."

"I know." Qin Luochuan picked another bright red raspberry and asked Xiaotuanzi to eat it by himself. How could he argue with his son over such a trivial matter, besides, he was indeed busy outside for many days before, so he didn't have time For changing clothes.

After Shang Qingyue sat down and took a sip of tea, she asked, "When will Husband leave this time?"

"Should stay at home for at least half a month," Qin Luochuan explained, "Recently, the common people and most of the soldiers have gone back to sow in the spring plowing, and there is no one to work, so there is no need for supervisors."

Hearing that Qin Luochuan said that he would stay at home for half a month, Shang Qingyue was a little happy.

Qin Yan was rather puzzled, "Can the seeds be sown in half a month?"

"Definitely not," Qin Luochuan said, "But after half a month, even if someone is guarding over there, I have to go and see it myself to be at ease."

After a pause, he continued: "Actually, it's not just when the seeds are planted now, but the common people and soldiers won't have much time until after the autumn harvest. It's probably after October at the earliest before these people can grow their crops." Absolutely free time to dig the channel."

Qin Yan frowned after hearing this, "Then when will the river be completely repaired."

Qin Luochuan: "If there is no extreme weather impact, I estimated the progress. All the plans should be completed by next winter, and it will be put into use the next year. At that time, I will make minor adjustments to the problematic areas. That's it."

Even with the adjustment time added, it was just over three years in total.

Three years is not too short, but for what Qin Luochuan and the others do, even if it takes two or three years, it is worth it.

Qin Yan refilled his cup with some tea, and said earnestly, "Thanks for your hard work."

His expression was too serious, Qin Luochuan was not used to it, touched his nose and said: "Actually, it's okay, it's all things that can be done with a little effort, just like in the disaster relief before, after the work is completed, see the people Being able to live and work in peace and contentment is the best reward.”

After a pause, he continued: "Besides, there are many strange mountains and rivers in Danzhou. After the threat of flooding in Yunjiang and Pingyun is resolved, it will definitely be a beautiful and rich place, which is also a good thing for our family. "

Even if this is not Qin Yan's fiefdom, it would be great if the people live in a place where the people are stable and prosperous, and once this place becomes Qin Yan's fiefdom, I hope it will become better under his own governance.

After Qin Yan listened to his words, he nodded thoughtfully, but didn't say anything.

The maid was still sowing and watering in the open space next to her, busy, Qin Luochuan glanced and said helplessly, "Why do you think of planting again?"

Last winter, it was because I wanted to plant some vegetables that Xiaotuanzi liked. Since I succeeded, I just leave it to the people below to do it. Besides, Qin Yan is now the prince. Many things they could do last year are not so good now. fit.

Shang Qingyue said: "Last year, I asked my father to bring some seeds. I will try to see if I can grow them myself. If I can, I will encourage Danzhou Baixin to plant them. They are all very good things. And my father said Well, it’s not a problem to grow things in the mansion.”

Qin Yan also followed suit: "When you were in Yuxi Town, you asked me to follow you to pick vegetables. Now you know it's a shame?"

"Didn't I not know your father's identity at that time?" Qin Luochuan said with some embarrassment, but if the time went back to that time, he would probably ask Qin Yan to pick vegetables with him, because he still had to fill in the vegetables. It's important to have a full stomach.

As for now, since both Qin Yan and Shang Qingyue feel that it is not a problem to grow things in the mansion, what else can he refute.

After resting for half a month, Qin Luochuan continued to devote himself to building river channels.

Compared with the opening of the river, other places are much simpler, even if you encounter boulders or hillsides, you can make a detour.

The only place where the opening is the most difficult, because even if you choose the narrowest part of a whole mountain made of rocks, it is not so easy to open it.

So from the beginning of the construction, Qin Luochuan arranged for people to dig there, and they were all stonemasons and excellent soldiers.

Qin Luochuan himself put most of his thoughts on it, and even went to dig rocks with everyone.

Burning with fire first, then flushing with river water, and digging after the rocks cracked was originally his idea. Moreover, Qin Luochuan is strong and quick to learn, and he is not inferior to experienced stonemasons in doing things.

With his current status as the eldest son, being able to do this has aroused the competitiveness of the soldiers.

The river channel is forming day by day, and the little dumpling is also growing day by day. Finally, in the winter of the third year after Qin Luochuan arrived in Rongcheng, an opening was knocked at the connection between the artificial river and the Yunjiang River, and the turbulent river flowed into the newly excavated river. The river passes through the outskirts of Rongcheng, flows into the Yunjiang Plain, and then is sent to every inch of land on the plain by the cobweb-like river channel.