The Three Kingdoms of Farming and War began with the incorporation of the Baiyue

The camel team did not make any effective progress in a short period of time, so Jin Zhe turned his attention to a technology that his father had mentioned.

Karez!
This type of landform is suitable for areas with little rainfall, and this is exactly the type of landform found near Jiuquan.

However, Jin Zhe does not have the relevant knowledge.

So Jin Zhe asked Hua Xin for knowledge in this area.

But Hua Xin, as an ancient man, had no idea what a karez was. He said helplessly, "Your Highness, the karez you mentioned is not directly recorded in the ancient books I know of. But according to what you said, it seems to be a system that uses underground water for irrigation. There are similar wisdom manifestations in ancient agricultural civilizations, such as the well-drainage method in our Central Plains, or the technique of digging underground canals to divert water for irrigation in some areas of the Western Regions. Although the names are different, the core is to cleverly use nature to overcome drought."

Jin Zhe was a little disappointed but still hopeful when he heard this. He realized that perhaps by integrating ancient and modern wisdom, he could create a unique irrigation system suitable for the Jiuquan area. So he decided to explore further, not only by asking Hua Xin for advice, but also by sending envoys to various parts of the Western Regions to find craftsmen or wise men who might understand such technology. At the same time, he also ordered people to collect all ancient books and materials related to groundwater utilization and terrain transformation, trying to draw inspiration from them.

During this period, Jin Zhe himself calmed down and studied books on water conservancy and geography, trying to teach himself. He understood that if this technology could be successfully implemented, it would be of great significance to solving the drought problem in Jiuquan and the entire Northwest region. It would not only alleviate the hardships of the people's livelihood, but also add a strong touch to his philosophy of governing the country.

As time went by, Jinzhe's vision gradually broadened, and he began to conceive a grand plan, not only to dig karez, but also to combine management methods to establish an efficient water resource distribution and monitoring system to ensure that every drop of water can play the maximum effect. All of this requires him to continue learning, practicing and innovating, and perfectly integrate ancient wisdom with modern technology.

As Jinzhe's chief strategist, Hua Xin naturally participated in it and constantly gave opinions and suggestions: "Your Highness, the water conservancy system you have conceived is indeed an unprecedented feat. I suggest that we should first go deep into the people to understand their actual needs and current situation, and ensure that our plan can truly benefit every household. At the same time, we can send specialists to the Central Plains and Jiangnan and other places to investigate advanced water conservancy technology and management experience, take the essence and discard the dross, so as to adapt to the special environment of our northwest.

Furthermore, establishing a complete set of laws and regulations to clarify the right to use and the responsibility to protect water resources can not only prevent the abuse of water resources, but also stimulate the enthusiasm of the public to participate in water resource protection. In addition, it is necessary to focus on cultivating professional talents, whether they are water conservancy engineers or managers, who are indispensable forces in realizing this grand blueprint.

Finally, Your Highness may wish to consider introducing some incentive mechanisms, such as rewarding regions or individuals with significant water-saving results, so as to stimulate the awareness of water conservation in the whole society and create a good atmosphere of unity and common development. In this way, your governance philosophy will surely bear fruit in practice, not only solving the drought problem, but also leading the Northwest region to prosperity. "

Jin Zhe nodded and said, "This is what an experienced person says."

Later, Jin Zhe added: "We must also strengthen the research and development and application of water resources management technology, and use modern scientific and technological means, such as intelligent monitoring systems and big data analysis, to accurately grasp the distribution, use and changing trends of water resources. This can not only effectively prevent the waste of water resources, but also provide solid data support for the scientific scheduling and rational allocation of water resources. At the same time, the promotion of water-saving technologies and equipment, such as efficient water-saving irrigation systems and rainwater collection and utilization systems, is particularly critical in the rural agricultural sector. They can greatly improve the utilization efficiency of water resources and reduce unnecessary losses.

Furthermore, education and publicity should not be neglected. Through the popularization of water resource protection knowledge in schools, communities and even media platforms, the concept of water conservation can be deeply rooted in people's hearts and become a part of people's daily lives. We can hold a water conservation creative competition to encourage people to invent innovative water conservation methods, which not only enriches water conservation methods, but also enhances people's sense of participation and achievement.

In short, with multi-dimensional and multi-level strategies, sustained efforts and firm determination, we will be able to overcome the challenge of water shortage and lay a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the Northwest region and the whole country. Jin Zhe is convinced that through the implementation of these comprehensive measures, the future Northwest region will be a beautiful scene where water resources are effectively utilized, the ecological environment is beautiful, and people live and work in peace and contentment. "

Hua Xin reminded him: "Your Majesty once said that practice makes perfect, Your Highness must not forget this."

Jin Zhe nodded in agreement and added: "Hua Xin is right. Theory and practice complement each other. We should encourage more water-saving projects to take root in the northwest region, so that the concept of water conservation will not only remain in slogans, but become a practical action in everyone's daily life. For example, we can establish water-saving demonstration communities, demonstrate advanced water-saving technologies and lifestyles, and let the people witness the positive changes brought about by water-saving measures, so as to stimulate their enthusiasm for water conservation and form a good trend of participation by the whole society.

At the same time, we should strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the international community, introduce advanced foreign water-saving technologies and management experience, combine the actual situation in Northwest my country, continuously innovate and develop, and build a water-saving management system suitable for the local area. In addition, we should increase investment in water-saving education, starting from children, and integrate water-saving awareness into the education system, so that the next generation can establish the correct concept of water use from an early age and become the main force in building a water-saving society.

In short, water conservation is a systematic project that requires the joint efforts of every citizen. Only when each of us becomes the protagonist of water conservation can we truly achieve the sustainable use of water resources and leave a beautiful home with clear water and blue sky for future generations. "

So, the two of them conducted an experiment in Dunhuang County, west of Jiuquan County.

This is a place that even the eldest prince Jin Lin has never set foot in, so Jin Zhe is very concerned about it.

As long as he could make some achievements here, Jin Zhe would be able to prove that he was better than the eldest prince. Jin Zhe and his assistants went deep into the villages and towns of Dunhuang County, and first started to reform the education system. They worked closely with local officials and educators to incorporate water conservation education into school curriculum, starting with children. Through lively and interesting classroom activities and field trips, they let children understand the preciousness and scarcity of water resources and learn simple water conservation techniques. At the same time, they also organized a series of competitions with the theme of "Little Water Saving Guards" to stimulate children's enthusiasm for participation and let the concept of water conservation take root in the hearts of children.

At the adult level, Jinzhe has promoted water conservation knowledge popularization lectures and skills training, invited water conservancy experts and environmentalists to enter the community, explained water conservation techniques and household water conservation tips to residents, and encouraged everyone to practice water conservation in daily life. In addition, they also use local media and social platforms to widely spread the importance of water conservation and create a good atmosphere for water conservation for all people.

In order to test the effectiveness of water-saving education, Jinzhe's team set up several water-saving demonstration sites in Dunhuang County, including farmland irrigation system renovation, public water facilities upgrade and residential community water-saving renovation projects. These demonstration sites not only demonstrated advanced water-saving technologies and equipment, but also became a field teaching base for water-saving education, attracting many students and citizens to visit and learn.

As time went by, the water-saving effect of Dunhuang County gradually emerged, the waste of water resources was significantly reduced, the groundwater level rebounded, and the ecological environment was effectively improved. Jin Zhe's water-saving action not only won wide praise from the local people, but also attracted the attention of the court, which highly praised his contribution to the construction of a water-saving society.

This series of measures not only demonstrated Jinzhe's determination and ability in water conservation, but also made him deeply realize that through education and guidance and the joint efforts of all sectors of society, building a water-saving society is not an unattainable dream, but a great practice that can be turned into reality step by step.

Then, Jinzhe returned to the topic and began to prepare for the construction of the karez.

This is a great thing that will benefit the people, and we thought it would be supported by everyone.

Unexpectedly, the first obstacle Jin Zhe encountered came from the local people.

"Why?" Jin Zhe didn't understand and asked Hua Xin: "Hua Xin, we are obviously trying to improve irrigation conditions and increase water resource utilization efficiency so that everyone can benefit. Why do the villagers have resistance?"

Hua Xin sighed and explained, "Fourth Prince, although your intention is good, the villagers also have their own concerns. First, they are accustomed to the traditional irrigation method and are afraid that changes will bring unpredictable risks. Second, building a karez requires a lot of manpower and material resources, which may affect their daily life and work in the short term. Third, there is a trust issue. They are not sure whether this project can really bring them long-term benefits."

After hearing this, Jin Zhe frowned, but he quickly cheered up and said, "Understanding is the first step in communication. We must first resolve the villagers' doubts and let them see the tangible benefits. We can organize some seminars and invite water conservancy experts to explain the working principle and water-saving effect of the karez, and at the same time show the changes in other areas after successful implementation. In addition, we should mobilize party members and cadres to take the lead in participating in the construction and win everyone's trust and support with practical actions. As for the issue of manpower and material resources, we can strive for the support of the higher-level government and donations from the society to try to reduce the burden on the villagers."

Jin Zhe paused, looked at everyone present with a firm gaze, and continued: "More importantly, we need to formulate a long-term development plan to ensure that the karez project not only solves the current irrigation problem, but also becomes the cornerstone for promoting the sustainable development of the village. For example, we can combine the construction of karez with the development of characteristic agriculture, such as water-saving fruit and vegetable planting, to increase the added value of agricultural products and truly increase the income of villagers. At the same time, we can also explore rural tourism projects and use the unique cultural heritage of karez to attract tourists to experience farming culture, which will not only increase the villagers' source of income, but also enhance the popularity and reputation of the village."

"In order to ensure the smooth progress of the project and the effective use of funds, we need to establish a transparent supervision mechanism so that every villager can participate in the supervision of the project, ensuring that every penny is spent wisely and every task is completed with high quality. In addition, we must strengthen skills training for villagers so that they can master more modern agricultural technology and management knowledge, laying a solid foundation for their future self-development."

"Finally, we cannot ignore the fact that cultural heritage is equally important. The karez is not only a water conservancy project, but also a symbol of our national wisdom and hardworking spirit. While implementing the project, we must pay attention to the inheritance and protection of culture. By holding cultural festivals and storytelling, we can let the younger generation understand the history and significance of the karez and continue this precious cultural heritage."

Jin Zhe's words were like a warm current that warmed everyone present. Everyone nodded, with hope flashing in their eyes, as if they had seen the bright picture of the village's future.

Guided by this vision, the villagers began to take positive actions. They not only devoted themselves to the maintenance and modernization of the karez, but also spontaneously organized a cultural learning group, inviting the older generation to tell the story of the construction of the karez and its important role in local life. These stories, like strings of pearls, connect the memories of the village and allow the younger generation to deeply appreciate the wisdom and hard work of their ancestors.

At the same time, the village school has also included the karez culture in its curriculum, allowing children to learn and pass on this cultural heritage through personal experience through field trips and hand-made models. The village artists are also not to be outdone, and they have created a series of karez-themed art works, including murals, sculptures and folk crafts. These works not only decorate the village, but also become a new carrier for spreading the karez culture.

As these efforts continue to advance, the karez has not only been effectively protected and utilized, but has also become a bridge between the past and the future, inspiring villagers' pride and sense of belonging to their local culture. The village has thus been rejuvenated with new vitality, attracting more and more tourists to visit, driving the development of the local economy, and achieving harmonious coexistence of culture, economy and society.

Jin Zhe looked at all this, feeling gratified and proud. He knew that all these achievements were inseparable from the joint efforts of everyone, and it also proved the importance of knowledge and cultural inheritance to the future development of the village. And he will continue to be the promoter of this process, and together with the villagers, write a beautiful future for them. (End of this chapter)