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Chapter 1328 The Main Canal is Open to Water
As he listened to the other party list his problems, the color drained from Yu Fenggao's face little by little. His initial shock and anger gradually turned into panic, and finally, only a deathly pale face and unbelievable fear remained.

He tried to defend himself, his lips trembling, but found that any words he uttered seemed pale and powerless in the face of these irrefutable facts and the powerful organizational will.

“Now,” the investigation team leader said, giving him no chance to catch his breath, stepping aside to make way for the door and making an unquestionable gesture:

"Please come with us, Comrade Yu Fenggao. Explain all these issues to the organization in detail."

Yu Fenggao swayed, as if all his strength had been drained away.

He stared dejectedly at the doorway, knowing that his political career was over, and that he was also facing legal and disciplinary issues.

There are other ways to explain it, but the fact that they withheld the documents submitted by Linxian County is undeniable, and that they ignored the needs of the people of Linxian County and forcibly demanded that they stop work is also a fact.

At that moment, he finally realized that the pit he had tried to use to bury Lin Jie and the Red Flag Canal would ultimately bury himself.

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"The water is running!"

"The water's here! The water's here!!"

"Thump th ...

Amidst laughter and cheers, everyone watched the Zhanghe River flow from Houbi to the Hongqi Canal, and then they all followed the flow downstream.

Half a month later, the water of the Zhanghe River finally flowed gently towards Linxian County along the newly built canal.

The Taihang Mountains were bustling with people, the usual construction noise gone, replaced by the jubilation of victory.

Several jeeps drove along the canal bank and stopped on the outskirts of the crowd.

Lin Jie, Li Mingyang, Lin Hao, and others accompanied several leaders with distinguished bearing as they came down.

After visiting the Pingshun section, the leading leader looked at the line of words still clearly visible on the cliff.

"Rearrange our magnificent landscape!" Looking at the winding and magnificent canal and the rushing blue water in it, I couldn't hide my awe.

"Comrade Lin Jie, you have created a miracle! You have truly rearranged this beautiful land!" The leader's voice was filled with heartfelt praise.

"Leadership, it's a miracle created by the 600,000 people of Linxian County." Lin Jie chuckled and said, "We're just wholeheartedly leading everyone forward."

The first stop on the inspection tour was the Wolf Tooth Cave, which had just been completed and still bore the fresh marks of its excavation.

The cave was cool and shady, and the rock walls were covered with countless drill marks.

Lin Hao stopped and turned to the leader to introduce the tunnel: "Leader, the Langya Mountain Tunnel in front of us is more than 600 meters long. It is one of the two toughest challenges we have to overcome in the Hongqi Canal project."

The leader stared at the passage carved out of the hard rock, his voice filled with disbelief: "This... it was all done by hand, hammer blow by hammer blow?"

“Yes.” Lin Hao nodded firmly and began to explain in a calm tone, “We don’t have any large equipment. Of course, even if we did, we wouldn’t be able to climb up this cliff.”

He pointed to the dark blue-green rock face and explained:

"Look at this stone, it's extremely hard. When the construction team is unlucky, even after dozens of hammer blows, the steel chisel can only leave a small white dot."

"At the normal pace, we can only advance 30 to 40 centimeters a day. It will take at least five or six years to complete the project."

"To save time," Lin Hao said, his voice rising slightly, tinged with pride.
"We selected 1200 young people from across the county to form a youth commando team. Along the main tunnel, we opened five side tunnels from the cliff, and together with the two ends, we had more than a dozen working faces operating simultaneously!"

“The young men from Linxian moved their bedding into the side cave and ate and slept on the mountain. They were divided into groups of 100 and worked in shifts around the clock, never stopping.”

"It was with this spirit that they managed to carve through this 600-meter-high rocky mountain, inch by inch! Every inch of this cave was earned by the young people with their sweat and blood."

"It wasn't easy! It was so difficult!" The leader was deeply moved and couldn't help but step forward, gently touching the dense drill marks on the rock wall, as if he could feel the impact of the hammer blows.

He turned around, his gaze sweeping over the assembled commandos, their eyes burning with fervor, and said emotionally:
"Great! This Langya Mountain Tunnel was dug out by the Youth Commando Team after overcoming countless difficulties and dangers."

"It records the achievements of young people! I think the name should be changed to—Youth Cave!"

"Youth Cave! Great! What a great name, full of youthful vigor!" Lin Jie, Li Mingyang, and others immediately agreed wholeheartedly, and a chorus of praise rang out from the crowd.

Lin Hao made a timely and sincere request: "Leader, I humbly request that you inscribe a name for 'Youth Cave'!"

"Okay!" the leader readily agreed.

The staff immediately prepared paper and pen, and the leader wielded his brush and wrote the three powerful characters "Youth Cave".

Lin Jie immediately stepped forward, accepted the inscription with both hands, and assured him in a loud voice:
"Thank you, leader! I'll have these three characters engraved at the entrance of the cave as soon as I get back! So that everyone who passes by will know the contributions of these young people!"

In an exciting and inspiring atmosphere, the group continued their visit, passing through several areas where construction was difficult, and finally arrived at the Yangerzhuang Aqueduct.

When the Yangerzhuang Aqueduct, spanning two mountains and reaching a height of sixty meters, came into view, everyone was awestruck by this magnificent engineering feat.

"Sir, this is the double-layered aqueduct we designed, similar to the Gad Bridge aqueduct in ancient Rome, but the Gad Bridge is only 48 meters high and 275 meters long."

"Our aqueduct is 60 meters high and spans 840 meters across two mountains. It is currently the highest and longest stone aqueduct in the country."

"60 meters high and 840 meters long, how did you manage to construct it?"

"First, we built ten 20-meter-high foundations in the lowest part of the middle, and then..."

After explaining the difficulty of the project, Lin Hao said with a hint of pride in his voice:

"In order to get the water supply through as soon as possible, the people of the whole county polished stone slabs and then carried them to the construction site by hand. With the help of a small amount of machinery, more than 3 migrant workers managed to shorten the two-year construction period to three months!"

"During construction, we took full safety precautions. Apart from a few accidental injuries on the construction site, there were no accidental deaths!"

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" The leader listened to Lin Hao's story with great emotion, looking up at him for a long time before exclaiming with admiration:

"This is what they call the power of many people. They built this miraculous aqueduct. This is not just an aqueduct; it is clearly a monument erected by the people of Linxian with their backbone and wisdom!"

"Let's go up and take a look at this monument to the people!" the leader said, walking up to the second-level aqueduct.

"Sir, this is too high, and...!" the accompanying person advised, after all, it's over sixty meters high, what if something happens! "What's there to worry about? We're just passing through, why are you worrying about this and that? Have you thought about the people who built this magnificent project? Aren't they in danger too!"

"They overcame such a dangerous project; we're just passing through, what's there to worry about!"

The second-floor aqueduct is quite deep, so a cement slab was built in the middle, and for safety reasons, a guardrail was installed on one side.

As the group walked on, looking at the magnificent landscape, they couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Eight hundred meters isn't long. Reaching the other side of the aqueduct, and seeing the nearly three-meter drop, the leader asked curiously:
"How can there be such a big drop here? You said before that there is only one meter of drop at eight thousand meters, how can there suddenly be a drop of nearly three meters here!"

Lin Hao smiled and explained upon hearing this:
“Our original plan was to build from the other side of the river to the upstream of this river, to the Nangudong Reservoir, and then from the reservoir to here. These two sections together are more than 20 kilometers long.”

In order to get water through as soon as possible, and with limited funds, we took a risk and built this section as a branch canal. The main canal was straightened from here, and the Yangerzhuang Aqueduct was built, which created a drop of more than two meters!
"However, we haven't wasted this opportunity. Once the country recovers, we plan to propose building a 500-kilowatt small hydropower station here, which will then provide electricity to nearby villages and towns!"

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" the leader exclaimed repeatedly.

The leader then arrived at the watershed. Looking at the rushing canal water and the distant, continuous Taihang Mountains, he turned around, his heart pounding with emotion, and addressed Lin Jie, Lin Hao, and other cadres from Lin County:

"I have learned a great deal from this trip to Linxian!"

He looked around at everyone and continued, "The people of Linxian, in order to change the fate of generations suffering from water shortage, have created such an earth-shattering project in these towering mountains!"

"Moreover, I have learned that the provincial and prefectural governments have not given you a single penny of financial support."

"You have relied entirely on your own efforts, self-reliance, and hard work!"

He paused for a moment, then said frankly:
"To be honest, when I first heard the report, I was a little skeptical, but now, standing here, I've seen it with my own eyes!"

His voice rose slightly, filled with genuine admiration:
"I personally witnessed how the people of Linxian County, in such difficult and arduous circumstances, created such a miraculous transformation of the world with just their own hands, a sledgehammer, and a steel chisel!"

"This truly proves the old saying: 'No one has the right to speak without the right to investigate!' The people of Linxian are truly remarkable!"

"Clap clap clap!" The surrounding crowd and officials applauded in unison.

The leader held Lin Jie and Lin Hao's hands tightly and gave them instructions:

"This canal not only carries water, but also the spirit of our nation! It tells us that socialism is built through hard work!"

"Comrade Lin Jie, Comrade Lin Hao!" He changed the subject, looking at Lin Jie and Lin Hao with concern, and asked:
"The main canal of the Hongqi Canal has been completed. What are your plans for the future?"

Lin Jie immediately stepped forward and began to report in a clear and organized manner:
"Sir, it's like this. The main canal of the Hongqi Canal is 70 kilometers long and has now been completed. We plan to gradually reinforce the canal walls to improve its water conveyance capacity."

"But the most urgent issue right now is dealing with the drought!" Lin Jie said, pointing to the vast land below the mountain.
"Therefore, we are currently repairing temporary earthen canals throughout the county to get the water into the fields as soon as possible and help the people get through the current difficulties. We will start building the formal canals later!"

Lin Hao timely supplemented the data, showcasing the grand blueprint:

"While ensuring basic irrigation, we have already planned three, no, four main canals, as well as a network of branch canals and irrigation ditches throughout the villages and towns, with a total length of about 1,500 kilometers!"

The leader listened attentively, nodding slowly. He was very clear about the expectations of the Linxian cadres and understood the difficulties the country faced.

"I know that the comrades in the county committee are all hoping for support from higher authorities," the leader said in a heavy tone.
"However, the country is indeed facing difficulties right now, with too many places where money is needed."

He changed the subject, his voice carrying throughout the valley:

"However, while we can't offer much help, we can provide some support!"

"I hereby announce!" the leader declared loudly, "The Red Flag Canal Project will be officially included in the national basic construction projects!"

"The state will allocate five million yuan in special funds for the improvement and upgrading of the main and branch canals!"

"However, the funds will be disbursed in installments to ensure you make good use of every penny!"

Thunderous applause erupted, and many veteran stonemasons and Iron Girls team members had tears mixed with smiles on their faces.

"Thank you so much! Thank you so much!" Lin Jie and the others thanked them repeatedly with great emotion.

The leader waved his hand and said frankly:
“I understand that for the 1,500-kilometer water network you have planned, this five million yuan is probably just a drop in the bucket.”

Looking at the dark, resolute faces before him, he solemnly said:

"After I get back, I'll continue to think of ways to help you and try to get you some more."

"However, you should also be prepared not to have too high hopes, after all... the whole country is going through a difficult period."

With the opening of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal, the water of the Zhanghe River finally flowed into Linxian County and then along the earthen canals to various villages and towns, nourishing this long-parched land.

Furthermore, in 60, nearly half of Linxian County's land was nourished by the Zhanghe River, resulting in a rare small harvest in this drought-stricken province.

The average yield per mu jumped from 54 jin to 150 jin. Unfortunately, the earthen irrigation canal can only benefit certain areas.

In irrigated areas, the yield can reach 150 kilograms per mu (unit of land area), but in areas without water, there is still no harvest.

Even so, Linxian was able to be self-sufficient back then, and subsequently began the construction of the Second Main Canal.

The reason for building the Second Main Canal first is that it is located in the central part of Linxian County, covering a densely populated and concentrated arid area. Building the Second Main Canal can solve the local people's water problem more quickly and alleviate the food shortage.

Therefore, in April 1961, the headquarters moved to Jiaojiatun Brigade of Yaocun Commune on the banks of the Second Main Canal. In January of the following year, the section of the Second Main Canal from the watershed to Pangcun was completed and put into operation.

Starting in October 1961, construction of the other three main canals was fully launched.

(Red represents the main canal, blue represents the branch canals, and green represents the tributary canals)
The main canal, with a capacity of 27098 people, runs from Yaocun Shuihe to Hejian and was constructed by seven communes: Yaocun, Dongyao, Yuankang, Chengguan, Caisang, Xiaodian, and Taijian.

The Second Main Canal, with a capacity of 7471 people, was constructed from the Pangcun section to Zhangjiajing in Hengshui Commune, and was undertaken by the Heshun and Hengshui communes.

The Third Main Canal, with a capacity of 6090 people, stretches from the watershed to the eastern entrance of Shuguang Cave. It was constructed by the three communes of Rencun, Heshun, and Donggang.

The general headquarters moved to Sangyuan Brigade of Chengguan Commune, on the banks of the main canal, and set up sub-command posts in different areas to direct operations on-site.