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Chapter 1316 Troubled
The 20,000-strong contingent, like a giant, earthen-yellow dragon, meandered into the embrace of the Taihang Mountains.

The sounds of footsteps, wheels, tools clashing, and energetic voices merged into a boiling torrent.

Faced with this unprecedented situation, the thorough preparations made by the Linxian County Party Committee in advance proved effective.

At Lin Hao's suggestion, the Linxian County Party Committee made strategic plans and wove a strong logistical support network, which became their strongest backing, ensuring their food, drink, accommodation and transportation.

The accompanying hospital, staffed by key personnel from the county hospital, also raised a Red Cross flag, becoming the greatest reassurance for the migrant workers hanging on the cliff.

These unique mobile supply stations, shouting the slogan "Wherever the irrigation canal is built, the supply will follow," deliver needles, thread, rubber shoes, and gloves to the front lines.

Meanwhile, temporary telephone lines were erected at each work section, allowing for constant communication with the Linxian Canal Construction Command, thus closely linking the command with every construction site on the front lines.

Standing on high ground, Lin Hao looked down at the massive construction site that was beginning to operate according to his will, and his heart was filled with pride.

Technology, manpower, and resources—all these elements, under his coordination, were combined into an invincible force.

The main force then arrived at Houbidan, where Wang Danian, the secretary of Pingshun County, and the village secretary were waiting for the construction team.

When Lin Jie led the vanguard of Lin County to Houbidan in Pingshun County, Shanxi Province, he saw Wang Danian, the secretary of Pingshun County, and his entourage waiting at the crossroads.

"Secretary Lin! Welcome, welcome!" Wang Danian stepped forward quickly, warmly shook Lin Jie's hand, and had a sincere smile on his face as if he were a comrade-in-arms reunited.

Lin Jie, his face weathered yet filled with gratitude, said, "Da Nian, I'm so sorry to have troubled you!"

"Look at what you're saying, you're being too polite," Wang Danian shook his hand forcefully, then said with a smile:

"The villagers have already vacated more than 400 rooms, just waiting for the migrant workers to move in! How many of you have come this time?"

Lin Jie looked a little embarrassed and held up two fingers: "So far, 20,000 has arrived."

"Twenty...twenty thousand?!" Wang Danian and the Ping Shun County officials behind him gasped in shock; the number far exceeded their expectations.

Sun Shihou, standing to the side, excitedly added:

"Secretary Wang, these 20,000 people are only responsible for the headworks and water intake points. The rest are spread along the entire canal, totaling a full 70,000 people!"

"My God..." Wang Danian was stunned for a moment before patting Lin Jie's shoulder heavily, laughing with a mixture of shock and admiration:

"Old Lin, Old Lin, you've mobilized a massive army with this one move! That's quite a feat!"

He immediately turned to look at the vigorous old man beside him—it was Old Man Sang, who had a past relationship with Stone Grandpa in Lin County, and his daughter, Sang Hong, the village women's director.

"Old Man Sang, it seems that the more than four hundred rooms we prepared are far from enough," Wang Danian said worriedly.

Looking at the long, winding line of people from Lin County, Old Man Sang nodded with a sigh: "Yes, we need to think of another way."

"That's enough! You've already gone to so much trouble!" Lin Jie quickly interjected, speaking sincerely:
"We'll prioritize the technicians, doctors, and female staff for the 400 rooms; we'll take care of the rest ourselves!"

He turned to Lao Luo from the Water Resources Bureau and instructed him:

"Old Luo, you're in charge of coordinating, using local materials, and organizing the men to build the sheds. We absolutely cannot add too much burden to the villagers of Pingshun."

"Understood!" Old Luo immediately accepted the order.

Sun Shihou also chimed in, "Yes, Lao Luo, make sure to prioritize arranging housing for the female migrant workers!"

Wang Danian suppressed his worries and prepared to ask the village to think of another solution later.

Looking at Lin Jie's energetic and orderly team, and their spirit of self-reliance and independence, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

Wang Danian praised with emotion, "Old Lin, seeing the momentum of your project to divert the Zhang River into the forest, my heart is also filled with excitement!"

"I think we in Pingshun also need to roll up our sleeves and compete with you in water conservancy construction!"

"Alright! Let's roll up our sleeves and work together to get the water flowing as soon as possible!" Lin Jie's eyes also lit up with fighting spirit.

After a lively exchange of pleasantries, Lin Hao, who had been quietly observing the terrain, walked over.

Lin Hao skipped the formalities and spoke directly to Lin Jie and Wang Danian:
"Secretary Lin, Secretary Wang, let's put off the pleasantries for now. We're pressed for time; the project deadline is fast approaching."

"You can arrange the rest, but I must immediately take the technical team to survey and locate the headworks and key nodes along the route."

Lin Jie nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, Xiao Lin makes sense. Let's not waste any more time and get to the work!"

"Secretary Lin, Secretary Wang, the situation on site has been clarified." Lin Hao then began to make arrangements:
"We are now splitting our forces into two groups. The main force is building a dam to block the Zhang River!"

"Meanwhile, a highly skilled team is clearing the canal head and excavating the water intake gate. According to my calculations, the location of our first blast should be right there..."

Lin Hao had broken down the task so clearly and concisely that Lin Jie exclaimed with delight:

"Good! Technician Lin has shown us the way! This first blast of the mountain is both glorious and arduous. Who will take over?"

Before he could finish speaking, Shui Sheng immediately shouted, "Let's fight!"
“Secretary Lin, our youth commando team is volunteering!” Shi Shuisheng stepped forward, his chest puffed out.

“Shuisheng, this time we have to go first, no matter what!” Gu Dahai stood up defiantly, his neck stiff.

The two were locked in a fierce battle, their gazes clashing in the air as if sparks were about to fly, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

Looking at these two valiant generals, Lin Jie was not annoyed at all; instead, he laughed heartily with satisfaction:
"Good! Well done! But there can only be one first shot, so I think we should do this—"

At this point, Lin Jie paused before announcing, "You all split up and go drill the blast holes. Whoever drills the blast holes the fastest and best, meeting Technician Lin's standards, will be the one to fire the first shot, okay?"

"middle!"

"middle!"

Shui Sheng and Gu Dahai spoke in unison, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"This is a great idea! I'll personally supervise it, and no one can be fooled!" Sun Shihou volunteered, eager to get started and strictly supervise the process.

"Alright, then I'll leave this to you. Let's hurry back to the county committee; there's an important meeting!" After thinking for a moment, Lin Jie added:

From now on, all specific work arrangements and technical issues on the construction site will be under the command of Technician Lin!

"Don't worry, Secretary Lin!"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Shui Sheng and Gu Dahai agreed again, then immediately turned around and shouted to their team:
"Youth Commando, follow me! Don't embarrass us!" "We're the Fierce Tigers, get your spirits up and show everyone what we're made of!"

Like vanguard generals vying for the first merit, the two led their respective troops, carrying steel chisels and hammers.

As for the two villages, Lin Hao didn't bother with their petty squabbles over the thickness of the steel rods; these were minor issues.

Standing at this high vantage point, he observed the terrain, repeatedly confirmed the accuracy of his drawings, and continued to arrange work for other sections of the project.

Especially Niuling Mountain. You might not know where Niuling Mountain is, but it is the toughest part of the Red Flag Canal, the location of the Youth Cave.

Of course, it can also be called Langya Mountain, because the entrance to the cave is bordered by Niuling Mountain on one side and Langya Mountain on the other, which refers to the same place.

Unlike the original storyline, in order to speed up the project, Lin Hao directly arranged for able-bodied men to excavate the tough Youth Cave ahead of schedule under the command of the construction workers.

In the previous plan, the project was divided into four sections from Houbi to Fentouling.

The first section extends from Houbi to the river mouth, which is the border between Shanxi and Henan provinces.

It was Lin Hao who suggested the idea of ​​building the irrigation canal to the doorstep first. The Youth Cave was the biggest challenge in the second phase of the project. It originally took a full eight months to dig through this tough nut.

During the process, there were various interferences. Now that construction has started ahead of schedule and several times the manpower has been dispatched, plus the tools provided by Lin Hao, it is only a matter of time before the project is completed, perhaps even before the first phase of construction.

Despite Lin Hao's prior training of over a hundred construction workers and the support of dozens of technicians from the Water Resources Bureau, various problems still arose during the construction process.

Fortunately, Lin Hao made timely corrections, and the project as a whole did not have any major problems. Unlike in the original drama, the 1-meter drop over 8 kilometers was not reduced to a 1.5-meter drop over 80 meters.

With continuous adjustments and improvements, construction efficiency has increased. However, despite eliminating many unfavorable factors, some problems still exist.

"Stop right there!" That day, a group of villagers came up to obstruct the construction team's work.

It turned out that the construction team was blasting the mountain, but for the villagers who had lived on the mountainside for generations, it had become a daily torment.

At first, there was a disturbance; the huge explosion made the window paper vibrate, dust fell from the roof, the livestock in the pen were frightened, and even babies a few months old were disturbed.

But more substantial damage followed. After the explosions, loosened rocks would often roll down, blocking the mountain roads connecting the villages and destroying the terraced fields at the foot of the mountain that the villagers depended on for their livelihood.

The discontent had been building up in silence, and finally erupted after a large-scale explosion.

Several huge rocks not only completely blocked the road, but also smashed the thriving winter wheat seedlings in the villagers' fields, leaving them in a mess.

"This irrigation canal is unbearable!" The villagers were heartbroken as they looked at the destroyed fields. They led a group of other villagers who had also suffered losses and blocked Shi Shuisheng and his team who were about to start construction.

“We support you in building canals and diverting water! But you can’t cut off our roads and destroy our grain!” The villager puffed on his pipe, pointed at the mess, and his voice trembled with emotion.

Young and impetuous, Shui Sheng was only thinking about the progress of the project and blurted out, "Uncle, building a canal is a big deal, and some losses are inevitable. Once the canal is finished..."

"Inevitable? You make it sound so easy! This is our family's food supply!" The villagers' anger was completely ignited, and the other villagers also became indignant. The scene immediately erupted into a commotion, with pushing and shoving, and a conflict was imminent.

The news reached the command center immediately, and Lin Hao, upon hearing it, put down the blueprints and rushed over.

Instead of immediately reprimanding either side, he quietly walked to the destroyed wheat field and the blocked road, then stood on higher ground and shouted:

"Folks, please be quiet and listen to me!"

Lin Hao's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a convincing calmness. Combined with his other skills, the villagers quickly calmed down.

Lin Hao turned to Shi Shuisheng, whose face was flushed, and asked, "Shuisheng, what are we building this canal for?"

"In order to... in order to ensure that everyone in Linxian County can have access to drinking water...!" Shuisheng said with a mixture of surprise and doubt.

"Was the original intention of building the canal to destroy the villagers' fields and cut off their roads, leaving them without food and without a way to travel?"

Shui Sheng choked, lowered his head, and remained silent.

Lin Hao then turned to the angry villagers and sincerely apologized:

"Uncle, fellow villagers, I'm truly sorry. This was indeed due to our poor planning during construction, causing you all losses. On behalf of the command center, I apologize to everyone!"

He bowed deeply, then straightened up and gave a clear solution.

"As for the losses caused by the construction team, it was indeed our problem, so this is what I think!"

"First, we will be responsible for restoring all the destroyed farmland once this project is completed. As for any losses incurred during the process, we will immediately compensate them according to the highest standards, ensuring that our fellow villagers do not suffer any losses!"

"Secondly, this road is related to everyone's travel, so our engineering team will immediately send people to repair it and ensure that it is open to traffic today!"

"Starting today, we will organize dedicated personnel to clear fallen rocks from the mountain roads every day to ensure everyone's safety!"

This concrete promise largely calmed the villagers' anger.

Upon hearing this, the villagers' expressions softened, and then an older villager said:

"Technician Lin, we're not unreasonable people. We also hope the canal can be completed!"

"Life is just too hard...!"

“I understand, Uncle!” Lin Hao nodded solemnly, then said, “So, we not only need to solve the problem, but also prevent it.”

He seized the opportunity and announced several new regulations that the command had just agreed upon:

"In order to minimize the impact on everyone, we have decided:"

First, erect prominent warning signs above all dangerous road sections and farmland to remind people to avoid them.

Second, the time for setting off firecrackers should be fixed as long as possible after everyone has gone to the fields and returned home, and a gong should be sounded in advance to give notice.

Third, we will try our best to concentrate the blasting time, and we ask our fellow villagers to understand our difficulties!

Upon hearing this, the last trace of dissatisfaction on the villagers' faces turned into understanding and approval.

Lin Hao not only compensated for the losses, but also thought so thoughtfully; this is truly considering their needs!
"Technician Lin, what you said makes sense! We'll trust you this once!" The villagers finally relented.

"Thank you for your understanding and support, fellow villagers!" Lin Hao said again.

"The diversion of water from the Zhang River to Linxian County is related to the water supply of 600,000 people in Linxian County. On behalf of the people of Linxian County, I would like to thank everyone for their support."

"I assure you all that I will do my best to complete the construction as soon as possible to avoid causing any disruption to your lives!"