Chapter 949 Development of the United Islands
Kong Ming successfully replicated the hydraulic power of the outlying island reservoir at the Gancheng Textile Factory and applied it to the shuttle machine of the textile factory, which made Qu Mao feel inexplicably excited.
In fact, Qu Mao also knows that it is very important to earn cheating points, invent new industrialized products and optimize the production process of existing industrialized products, but another important way is to plan large-scale infrastructure projects.
Dan Island, Bo Island, and Green Island all have basic water conservancy projects, but these water conservancy projects are not enough to provide enough power for the factories on these three islands, and there is still a lot of room for optimization.
The basic water conservancy on the island is more primitive, basically just connecting different reservoirs with ditches.
Subsequently, Kong Ming continued to stay in Gandao to try to test the application of hydrodynamics in other factories, and Qu Mao also contacted Wang Mao, Minister of Infrastructure, and asked Wang Mao to come to Gandao to meet him the next day.
Qu Mao didn't stay in Gancheng completely, but took advantage of the dark sky to check the location of the Ganhe reservoir.
The dry river reservoir must not be built in the dry city, although the dry river flows through the dry city.
Lian Dao itself is a deserted island with no natural fresh water resources. Now the water conservancy project construction of Lian Dao in Yihou Territory is mainly to excavate a lot of reservoirs, and to dig canals to connect different reservoirs, completely relying on the accumulation of rainwater Form the fresh water needed by itself.
Combining the reconstruction of Bodao and Green Island's reservoirs, Qu Mao thinks that there are at least four large-scale water conservancy foundation projects, and the cheating value may take off again.
It is certainly a very easy way to use technology and industrial crafts from another world to generate cheat value, but it seems that infrastructure construction is also a good way to generate cheat value. All of them are village construction maps drawn by Qu Mao, so they also provide Qu Mao with a lot of cheating value.
Turning around on the walls of Gancheng City, Qu Mao called the fifth-rank imperial guards out of Gancheng City, and went to the mountains for field investigation.
When Qu Mao returned to Gancheng with a fifth-level court guard and held a torch, Qu Mao lit a lamp in the Gancheng City Lord's Mansion, took out a simple map of Gancheng, and spent 15 kilometers away from Gancheng. a circle.
This circle is where Qu Mao took the fifth-rank court guards to turn around. It is a small valley. The dry river does not flow directly through this valley, and there is a not too high earth mountain in the middle.
However, if a reservoir is built in this valley, it only needs to build four dams between four peaks. The project volume is not too large, and the area will not be too small. If a part of the excavation is carried out, soil and stones are used to build the barrier dam, then the storage capacity will inevitably be higher.
Of course, it is necessary to dig an artificial river between the dry river and the reservoir. Although it does not need to be too wide, it needs to dig an entire mountain of earth. The factory capacity is estimated to not be too small. Originally, Qu Mao thought that another bridge connecting the dry river would need to be dug. However, after the dry river water maintains a certain water storage capacity of the dry river reservoir, other water sources may need to store rainwater, so that the same river can be used to discharge water, so there is no need to consider two artificial rivers.
It took a whole night for Qu Maocai to draw the construction plan of the Ganhe Reservoir on the basis of the simple map of Gandao, including the construction drawings of the four dams, the construction drawings of the artificial river, and the artificial river connecting the Ganhe Reservoir The design of the water-blocking dam and so on have all been planned, and it is just waiting for Minister Wang Mao, the Minister of Infrastructure, to organize the construction by hand.
At 7:00 am on January 2, the fifth year of Tianxuan, Wang Mao, Minister of Infrastructure, rushed to Gancheng and met Qu Mao.
Qu Mao took out the construction planning drawings of the Ganhe Reservoir, explained the key points of the construction to Wang Mao one by one, and asked Wang Mao to start the reservoir bottom project, the four dams, the artificial river and the water blocking dam at the same time, as soon as possible. Complete the construction of the dry river reservoir.
Wang Mao had some detailed discussions with Qu Mao on Qu Mao's drawings. After all, the area circled in Qu Mao's planning drawings is equivalent to a circular reservoir area with a radius of 2 kilometers. If the depth exceeds 15 meters, it will feed back the dry river water. According to Qu Mao's design, the final water storage depth of the dry river reservoir must reach 60 meters to meet the factory power demand planned by the dry island.
After discussing the details, Wang Mao said: "My lord, the Gandao Reservoir project is not small, and my subordinates estimate that even if these projects start simultaneously, they will not be completed until the end of June this year at the earliest.
However, the rainy season in the holy land is from September to November every year. It is fine to complete the construction before this time, just to take advantage of the rainy season to store water. Maybe we have to do simple construction on the surrounding mountain tops so that the accumulated rainwater can be directly discharged into the reservoir area. "
Qu Mao nodded and said, "Wang Mao, you should handle these details yourself during the construction process.
The main purpose of building dry river reservoirs is to provide the necessary hydropower for all dry island industrial facilities, not only existing factories, but also factories that may be built in the future need to be considered.
In front of every town, I am afraid that a water blocking dam has to be installed, and the construction can be done according to the specifications of the water blocking dam between the reservoir and the artificial river.
You can invest more manpower. If it is difficult to hire workers, go to the mainland to recruit them. If it is not possible, you can apply to the army for prisoners of war from the Marquis of Geely, Napoleon and Gillette.
Because there are not only dry river reservoir projects here, but before January 5th, I will most likely visit Bo Island, Green Island, and Lian Island, and simultaneously plan the construction planning drawings of their respective reservoirs on these islands.
Wang Mao's eyes lit up, and he said, "My lord, it's a good feeling. After the completion of the office buildings of the 20 management departments of Yidao, the subordinates originally thought that the infrastructure department would have no major projects except for the terrain transformation to preserve the folding space. .
Since the master has such a plan, the subordinates think that it may be necessary to call Master Li Xiang from the Ministry of Communications together. "
Qu Mao said: "Yes, you can coordinate the resources yourself, if you can't, tell me or Kong Ming.
The construction of reservoirs on the four southern industrial islands can not only provide enough water power for industrial facilities, but also ensure that the freshwater resources of each island are more abundant, and even large-scale fish can be farmed. "
Wang Mao thought for a while and said: "My lord, the water flow of the Ganhe River is not large. After the completion of the four barrier dam projects and the opening of the artificial river and the Ganhe Reservoir area, the Ganhe River will store water for the reservoir. According to the water flow of the Ganhe River The flow will cause the lower reaches of the dry river to stop flowing for about three months."
Qu Mao waved his hand and said: "If the flow is cut off, stop the flow. Most likely it will only affect the power application of the Gancheng Textile Factory. At worst, let the hero of Gandao Island and the Minister of Industry Meng De manually deliver fresh water to other towns. .”
After communicating with Wang Mao about the construction details of Ganhe Reservoir, Wang Mao will naturally organize manpower to start construction, while Qu Mao did not continue to stay in Gandao, but went directly to Liandao by warship.
Apparently, Wang Mao had contacted Li Xiang from the Ministry of Communications while Qu Mao was on his way to Lian Dao.
When Qu Mao landed at Liandao Beigang Pier, Li Xiang was already waiting on the dock.
Qu Mao explained to Li Xiang Kong Ming's success on Gandao and his thoughts on Liandao's power system.
The southernmost tip of the Holy Land, the last easy-to-reach territory of the United Islands, is formed by connecting eight islands without any vegetation, so there are more industrial factories laid, but there are no natural fresh water resources.
Except for the three southwest islands that have been planted with a lot of pasture, and large and small reservoirs are scattered among the green pastures, the other five islands are still under development.
Qu Mao and Li Xiang walked around the island, and then went straight to the highest peaks in the middle of the island.
Climbing to the highest mountain, Qu Mao said to Li Xiang, "Li Xiang, Wang Mao was left by me on Gandao.
On Lian Island, I want to build a reservoir with a length of 2 kilometers and a width of 1.5 kilometers, and the bottom of the reservoir should be at least as high as the city wall of Liancheng. "
Li Xiang took a breath and said, "My lord, the amount of this project is not small, and Liandao doesn't have any natural water sources, which means that all reservoirs have to accumulate rainwater during the rainy season.
Due to the high terrain, according to your specifications, about 150 million cubic meters of water is needed to store 50 meters of water, which may not be enough for a rainy season.
To store water at a depth of 50 meters, the reservoir should be built to a height of at least 60 meters. Given the scope of this mountainous area, the subordinates believe that the water storage cycle may take more than three years. "
Qu Maodao: "As the leader of our four southern industrial islands, Lian Dao is the island with the most industrial concentration in our Yihou Territory, so this project must be completed no matter how difficult it is."
Li Xiang glanced around and said: "My lord, there are barren hills all around, I'm afraid the water in the reservoir will evaporate relatively quickly.
Since you have made a decision, sir, please provide the blueprint, and the subordinates will organize the construction by hand. On the surrounding mountains, no matter how difficult it is, the subordinates will plant trees to store some water. "
Qu Mao nodded, and said: "Well, the afforestation reminded me that the construction of such a large reservoir in Liandao, and the expansion and optimization of the artificial river that used to connect different reservoirs will benefit the greening and ecology of the entire Liandao. .”
Li Xiang looked at it and said, "My lord, my subordinates agree with your opinion very much.
In this case, I will give you the construction drawings of Liandao Road and the artificial river for your reference. I think this is the central reservoir located in the center of Liandao. Fresh water needs to be sent in at least 7 directions to satisfy you. A vision for the industrial dynamics of the entire United Islands. "
Qu Mao nodded, and said: "Yes, with your suggestion, I think Liandao's water conservancy facilities planning drawings are more comprehensive."
Li Xiangdao: "My lord, if we only rely on this reservoir, my subordinates are worried that the follow-up industries in places too far away will not have enough water power. Unless we continue to increase the height of the reservoir dam and store more fresh water, it will only connect the islands..."
Qu Mao shook his head, suddenly a gust of cool wind blew on his face, Qu Mao couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.
(end of this chapter)