mtl008 Chapter 21 Going to the Dam
Chapter 21 Going to the Dam
"Xia, do you think we can successfully plant these trees this time?"
"Engineer Chen, it's hard to say!"
"But we still have to give it a try. How will we know if it will work if we don't try?"
Even if we fail, we can still learn from the experience!
As Lu Xun once said, "Failure is the mother of success!"
"Did Mr. Lu Xun say this?"
Engineer Chen looked at Xia Tian and asked curiously.
"I don't know either, but Mr. Lu Xun did say that."
"If you think a statement makes a lot of sense, but you don't know who said it, then that statement is mine!"
"You little rascal, are you kidding me?"
Chen Gong listened to Xia Tian's rambling and said irritably.
"Hehe, I just thought the atmosphere was too dull!"
Two and a half hours later.
In the summer, the group arrived at the old campsite on the dam.
"There are three dugouts here. I wonder if that's enough for everyone?"
"That should be enough. Three people can share one room, and the last one can squeeze in!"
"Engineer Chen, no need, two are enough for the eight of us!"
"You and Engineer Xia, you two can sleep in one!"
Hearing what Engineer Chen said, Xiao Liu took the initiative to speak.
No one else had any objections, after all, Chen and Xia were the main force on this dam-going mission.
The eight of them were just extras, at most considered laborers.
They do have that much self-awareness.
"That's okay too!"
After a moment's thought, Engineer Chen agreed to what Xiao Liu said.
"Engineer Chen, let's tidy up first, and then this afternoon we'll go for a walk and take a look?"
"it is good!"
"Comrades, the bureau has assigned us to form a task force this time."
Our goal is to plant good trees and ensure they thrive!
"Everyone, take a rest today. We'll officially start work tomorrow!"
Xia Tian looked at the eight young men and took the initiative to give them a pep talk.
"it is good!"
"Let's break up!"
The group responded and quickly divided into groups to tidy up their own dugouts.
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"Engineer Chen, this is the old pit where we planted the trees last year, right?"
"Yes, Xia, we planted 3 trees last year, and not a single one survived!"
"I planted nearly 1 trees the year before last, and not a single one survived!"
Do you think we can grow trees that survive on this dam?
"Engineer Chen, don't worry, they'll definitely survive!"
"Sigh, I wonder if I'll be able to grow any trees on this dam in my lifetime!"
Listening to what Engineer Chen said, Xia Tian couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Even with the system's assistance, I don't know if it's possible to grow trees here?"
"Mr. Chen, shall we plant the seedlings here tomorrow?"
Looking at the old pit on the ground, Xia Tian made a suggestion.
"Okay, Xia!"
Upon hearing Xia Tian's suggestion, Engineer Chen nodded in agreement.
"Engineer Chen, I heard that there is a command platform built by Emperor Kangxi in Weichangba!"
"I wonder how far it is from here?"
Looking at the sky, Xia Tian asked Engineer Chen a question.
When Engineer Chen heard Xia Tian's question, he seemed to remember something.
He slapped his forehead and pulled Xia Tian toward where the horses were tied up.
"Engineer Chen, what's wrong? Where are you headed?"
Summer was being pulled forward by Engineer Chen, and asked in confusion.
"Go to Kangxi's Command Platform. There's something good not far from there. I'll take you to see it!"
In the summer, the two mounted their horses and galloped off into the distance, one after the other.
"Look, Xia, this is the Kangxi Emperor's reviewing stand!"
An hour later, the two figures appeared at the foot of the stone cliff of Kangxi's command platform.
"After Emperor Kangxi quelled the Rebellion of the Three Feudatories..."
Looking at the platform where Emperor Kangxi was reviewing his troops, Engineer Chen sighed with emotion.
"Engineer Chen, come and see what this is."
Summer looked down at the stone cliff below Kangxi's command platform.
"This is……"
Engineer Chen looked at the spot Xia Tian was pointing to, somewhat surprised.
"Is this a remnant of a natural larch root?"
"Mr. Chen, I'm sure this is the remnant of a natural larch root."
"And judging from the appearance of these remaining roots, this tree is at least 100 years old."
"Xia, how did you find out?"
Chen's voice was trembling with tears as he looked intently at Xia Tian.
"Engineer Chen, this means there must be conditions here for larch trees to survive!"
Xia Tian did not answer Chen Gong's question, but continued to talk about his discovery.
"Moreover, judging from the scale of the remaining roots here, there used to be a large grove of trees here."
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Hearing Xia Tian's words, Engineer Chen suddenly started coughing violently.
"Mr. Chen, are you alright?"
Hearing Chen Gong cough, Xia Tian quickly helped her up.
With Xia Tian's medical expertise, he would have noticed long ago that Chen Gong's lungs were malfunctioning.
And he has quite a few health problems.
However, Engineer Chen didn't say anything, nor did he cough, and it wasn't a good time to make a move in the summer.
Hearing Engineer Chen cough now, Xia Tian felt a surge of joy.
I finally have the opportunity to treat Engineer Chen's illness.
"It's nothing, it's nothing, Xia, it's just an old ailment!"
Chen looked at Xia Tian and said weakly.
"I'm happy!"
"Come on, Xia, I'm taking you somewhere!"
"You'll be very happy when you get there."
Engineer Chen took Xia Tian and mounted the horse.
"Mr. Chen, are you alright?"
"it's okay no problem!"
After leaving the cliff below the command platform, the two began galloping on horseback again.
"What a huge larch tree!"
Looking at this huge larch tree in the summer, I couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.
"Engineer Chen, judging from this, this larch tree must be at least 150 years old, right?"
"Yes!"
"This larch tree escaped being cut down by the Manchu soldiers."
"We escaped from the clutches of the Japanese devils once again."
"This tree has been here all along, and it must be at least 150 years old now."
"The locals even gave it a name: 'Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree'!"
"Engineer Chen, after seeing this larch tree, I feel confident that we can successfully plant trees on this dam!"
"If this larch tree can take root here, there's no reason why ours shouldn't be able to!"
Xia Tian looked at the "Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree" and said to Engineer Chen.
"Yes, Xia, if this tree can survive, there's no reason why our tree can't!"
Summer's words were a wake-up call.
"Let's go back, Engineer Chen, it's getting late!"
"Let's try to get back to camp before dark!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Summer took one last deep look at the "Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree," as if trying to imprint its image in her heart.
"drive!"
As the sun sets, an old man and a young man gallop across the boundless yellow sand on horseback!
"Engineer Chen, Engineer Xia, you two are back?"
As dusk fell, Xia Tian and Engineer Chen returned to the old camp.
Back at the camp, the others had already prepared the meal and were waiting for the two to return.
"If you two don't come back soon, we'll have to go out and look for you."
Xiao Liu looked at Engineer Chen, tying up the horse as he spoke.
"We went a bit far today, but we're back now!"
After listening to Xiao Liu's words, Engineer Chen offered an explanation.
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