052 Is this true?

Xiahou Family Main Courtyard

The reason why he is called the head of the family instead of the patriarch is that

Because the main branch of the Xiahou family is still there, and its influence is quite large

They are just a branch.

Moreover, they often keep in touch with the main vein and have not completely separated.

That’s why he calls himself the head of the family instead of the clan leader.

Although the Chu family was once a branch of a large family

But things change

They have long lost contact with the main vein.

It is a unique lineage

Naturally, he was renamed the clan leader instead of the head of the family.

“The head of the family, Chu Ji clan leader wants to see you”

“Please hurry”

As soon as Chu Ji entered the room, he said to Xiahou Xing:

“Master Xiahou, I have something important to discuss with you.”

“What’s up?”

Chu Ji did not hesitate and said straight to the point:

“My son traveled along the Hutuo River and passed by Zhaojiazhuang. He saw that the fields of the Zhao family were irrigated with water.”

“Today, the Hutuo River here is almost dry. Where do you think the water has gone?”

He didn’t continue.

But let Xiahou Xing think for himself

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“Are you saying that the Zhao family blocked the flow of the Hutuo River and diverted the river water into their own fields?”

Chu Ji looked at Xiahou Xing meaningfully:

“After all, this is only my son’s one-sided statement. We must not wrongly accuse the Zhao family.”

Xiahou Xing nodded:

“You are right. So, I will call my son Xiahoulan over and ask them to go to Zhaojiazhuang again to see if the interruption of the flow is true.”

“I was thinking the same thing. Chu Ji also nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, the Xiahou family sent several people, led by Xiahou Lan; the Chu family sent several people, led by Chu Yan.

The group of people did not make a big fuss, but sneaked towards Zhaojiazhuang secretly.

Xinghua Village is not far from Zhaojiazhuang, but of course not close either, about ten miles away.

Although both are very close to the Hutuo River

However, Zhaojiazhuang is located in the upper reaches of the Hutuo River and is the old site left after the Hutuo River was diverted.

This place has become extremely fertile because of the silt brought by the Hutuo River.

The location of Xinghua Village is actually not bad

But because of over a hundred years of development, the fertility of the land has been declining day by day.

But there is no way, land reclamation is not as simple as turning over the soil.

Now, due to the continuous drought, even the original land is not suitable for cultivation, let alone land reclamation.

Without saying a word, everyone had already approached the fields where Zhaojiazhuang was located.

They hid far behind a small hill and looked forward.

In the flat fields, streams of water crisscrossed and flowed along the ditches dug in the early years, wetting every inch of the fields.

“Oh my god, this is real! There is so much water in Zhaojiazhuang!”

“The Hutuo River belongs to everyone. Why should the Zhao family block its flow?”

“That’s right! We want to take back the water from the Hutuo River”

Everyone is angry

You and I are talking as if we want to tear all the villagers of Zhaojiazhuang to pieces.

At this time, Xiahou Lan, the young master of the Xiahou family, stood up and said:

“Everyone should not make rash speculations. What if this water was pumped out by the Zhao family from the well?”

As soon as the words fell

The people who were originally so angry that they wanted to jump out and fight with Zhaojiazhuang right now gradually calmed down. yes!

What if the water from the Hutuo River is not diverted?

After all, here we only see the water flowing into the ditch, and there is no scene of the villagers of Zhaojiazhuang taking the initiative to block the flow of the Hutuo River.

Chu Yan curled her lips aside:

“How big a well should be dug to irrigate the fields?”

“And if it was water from a well, do you think they would dare to waste it by opening the sluice gate to release the water?” really

If it is well water

Few would dare to be so extravagant and wasteful as to open the gate and dump the water directly into the ditch.

Opening the gate to release water is convenient

But it’s a waste of water.

It’s good if one-fifth of a portion of water can play a role

How rich is this?

How dare you do this in a drought year?

So the best way is to carry it with a shoulder pole and water it little by little.

This way, although people are a little tired

But the same amount of water can save more crops

“Is it because Zhao Yun from Zhaojiazhuang is your friend that you are so hesitant?”Chu Yan suddenly said

Xia Houlan opened her mouth, not knowing how to refute

Although Zhao Yun from Zhaojiazhuang is indeed his friend

But he really didn’t sacrifice public interest for personal gain.

He just thought that since he was here, he should investigate it thoroughly.

Rather than at first glance

Then he hurried back to report the news

Chu Yan took a step back:

“Now, let’s go to the Hutuo River and see if the Zhao family has dammed the Hutuo River.”

Having said that, Xia Houlan had nothing else to say.

I just nodded in agreement.

Several people immediately turned around and headed towards the Hutuo River.

After a while

They came to the bank of the Hutuo River.

Not far away is Zhaojiazhuang with its high rammed earth walls.

They hid behind the hill, stretched their heads and looked into the distance.

There are more than ten tall water wheels standing on the banks of the Hutuo River.

Next to the waterwheel is a familiar Zhaojiazhuang villager.

After all, we are from the same hometown

Although we don’t see each other every day

But we have met each other a few times.

At this time, the villagers of Zhaojiazhuang were standing next to the waterwheel, stepping on the wheel connected to the waterwheel with great effort.

The wheel rotates rapidly, and the waterwheel also rotates slowly driven by the gears.

Every time the waterwheel turns, a large amount of water flows into a ditch as wide as a person, and then flows into every acre of land along the ditch.

Of course, the most important thing is

The waterwheels pumped water from the Hutuo River into the fields.

There is only a trickle behind

“How is it? Did the Zhao family cut off the water of the Hutuo River? Do you have anything else to say?” Chu Yan raised his head and asked proudly.

Xia Houlan sighed and had nothing more to say.

“Let’s go back and report.”

Then, several people turned around and left, heading towards Xinghua Village.

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