The self-weight of a large excavator was amazing. Not only that, but it was also heavy work. The engine emphasized torsion and ignored horsepower, so naturally, its speed would not be too fast. Even if a special 'sand chain' was installed, it could only reach a maximum speed of more than 30 kilometers per hour in the desert.
The journey of 150 kilometers took four to five hours. Even though there was air-conditioning in the cab, it was inevitable that they would be drenched in sweat and dizzy from the journey. The excavator drivers who rushed to the experimental oasis were not in a good mood. Even with the temptation of a high salary, they could only respond with a few words in a messy and sparse manner. "Don't worry, boss! We'll definitely work hard after receiving the money …"
"I've been driving excavators for more than ten years and have done all kinds of projects, big and small, but I've never encountered any problems before …"
"It's really hot here, but since you're paying us enough, it doesn't matter anymore. It's only right for us to do our job well …" Then, they scrambled to run into the cool oasis.
The hot light and extremely dry environment in the desert were the natural enemies of all plants. However, when the water supply was sufficient, the situation would be strangely reversed.
During the day, the intense light for a long time would cause the photosynthesis of plants to proceed rapidly, and the growth speed would be so fast that it was unimaginable to ordinary people.
At night, the harsh climate would cause the surface part of the plants to undergo harsh tempering. The plants that could survive would naturally have strong vitality.
At this time, the harvest of the six LS Group expeditions that had ventured to the major agricultural states of the federal territory on Earth to collect fine seeds had already been selected and planted in the experimental oasis. Among them, several fruits and vegetables with shorter growth cycles had already been sporadically harvested. Although the quantity was not much, the harvest every day was enough for 40 to 50 people to eat.
The scientific team studying soil and water conservation, breeding experts, farmers, chefs, construction workers, and resident doctors in the oasis only had a total of more than 30 people. Even if there were another 10 excavator drivers, the supply would still be sufficient.
The wheat fragrant bread was sandwiched with fried steaks that were brown on both sides, accompanied by lettuce dipped in clear river water to remove the grease, and finally, a bottle of cold and refreshing black beer to cool off the summer heat. Although the lunch was simple, it was tasty and delicious. After the strong excavator drivers were satisfied with their stomachs, they were no longer tired and became energetic.
It was only at this moment that this group of simple-minded, well-built people noticed that there was no place for excavators in this oasis that could be seen with the naked eye.
Squatting down by the river in a forthright manner, he scooped up some water and splashed it on his fat face to wash away the sweat stains and the grease at the corner of his mouth. The tallest and strongest man among the drivers wiped his face with his sleeves and put on his helmet before shouting at the short and fat employer who was squatting beside him, "Boss, it's 1: 30 in the afternoon now, we can start work now.
For the next four hours, you talk and we work, although I don't think there's any work to be done here. "
"John, I'm no longer the boss here. Wait for me, I'll go ask the real boss what you guys should do." Charlie, who had a 'picnic' with the rude drivers by the river, stood up and took out a handkerchief to wipe his face before striding to the largest simple prefab house by the river.
Before he could reach the door, the tempered plastic door of the prefab house suddenly opened. A slightly tired black-haired young man with two shallow dark circles on his face walked out.
"Boss, the ten excavators have arrived. The workers can start working at any time." Charlie quickened his footsteps and walked up to Zhang Lisheng before saying respectfully.
"Very good, Charlie. Tell them to start digging at the edge of the oasis. The deeper they dig, the better." Zhang Lisheng, who had just finished casting a long spell, casually ordered.
This order was exactly the same as what Charlie had imagined. For this reason, the LS's CEO nodded respectfully and turned to return to the drivers before conveying the young man's order loudly.
Upon hearing this incredible order, the drivers began to whisper among themselves. "Dig sand? The deeper the better? Are they trying to dig oil in the desert?"
"You're really an idiot! Now that half of Noah's cars are powered by electricity, oil will soon become worthless. It's even worse than water … Ah, water!
They must be trying to dig a spring in the sand. Since there's an oasis here, there must be a water source. What a smart idea! "
"Oh, my God! You're actually calling others idiots? If water can be dug out from the desert around the oasis, would the desert still exist? Use your brain, buddy …" However, since they had accepted the high salary from the employer, even if they did not understand, they still had to do the work.
Chatting as they walked to the excavator, the drivers began to seriously discuss the operation method. After reaching a tacit understanding, soon ten steel machines were activated at the edge of the experimental oasis. They pushed the huge shovels and began to flatten the sand dunes one after another.
Digging in the sand was much more efficient than digging in the ordinary soil. Not long after, deep gullies appeared in the desert. Under the ingenious intersecting operation of the excavators, they converged into a square pit with a side length of more than 1,000 meters.
One meter, two meters, three meters … As more and more dry yellow sand was pushed out of the bottom of the pit, the height of the deep pit gradually increased, forming a landform similar to a dry lake.
The loud sound of the ten excavators working together had already attracted the attention of the workers who were building prefab houses on the oasis and the farmers who were watering and fertilizing various fine crops. It was apparent that they also thought that digging in the desert was a very absurd thing. After work, they could not help but look around quietly, whispering to each other to kill time.
On the roof of a prefab house that had just been built, a burly white man with a bare upper body revealing his solid muscles and short blonde hair was making the final adjustments to the solar charger while muttering to his companion who was looking after the motor for him on the ground.
At the same time, he muttered to his companion who was looking after the motor for him on the ground, "Look, Charles, I can't even see the 'heads' of those excavators anymore. I guess the pit that they dug is at least six meters deep. It seems that we have to take a detour when we go home next time."
"What the hell, Robert? Let's not care about the excavators for now. I beg you to put on your uniform and put on the safety rope first. Don't cause us to have our salaries deducted again, okay?" An old worker who was meticulously dressed in canvas overalls in the hot weather and had wrinkles on his face raised his head and shouted in a low voice.
"Hey, buddy, don't be so agitated, okay? The height of this prefab house is less than 250 centimeters. I can even jump down directly. Do you really think it's necessary to put on a safety rope …"
"Damn it! It's the law! Protective measures must be taken if the working place is more than 150 centimeters above the ground …" The old worker on the ground shouted impatiently. In return, his young companion replied slowly, "But this law is unreasonable. We all know that those politicians and councilors are just a bunch of who-who-who-who-who-who-who-who-who-who …"
The burly man who was bare-chested on the roof was stunned as he looked into the distance with the corner of his eyes. His body stiffened and his mouth opened wide unconsciously. Without warning, he stood up inexplicably but slipped and fell to the ground with a 'thud'.
"Oh my God! Robert, are you okay? Don't move. Try to move your fingers first.
Can you move your fingers? Can you move your fingers … "It happened so suddenly that Charles only realized that something had happened to his working partner after being stunned for a few seconds. Hurriedly, he knelt on the ground and loudly reminded Robert of the steps of self-examination in a very experienced manner.
The shouting attracted the attention of the people who were working hard nearby. Everyone instinctively gathered around and some of them even shouted, "Doctor! Doctor! Someone's injured! Someone's injured …" as they ran to the medical room in the distance.
However, to everyone's surprise, Robert, who was regarded as the injured, suddenly sat up in the midst of the concerned gazes. With his eyes staring straight, he said, "F-Fountain! Charles, I saw a fountain on the roof!
This, this is really unbelievable. Could it be that I'm hallucinating because of this damned hot weather? "
"Fountain? What fountain? This is the desert! Did you hurt your head? Don't move first, buddy! Don't move …" The old worker said nervously.
At this time, an even more surprising scene suddenly appeared. Robert was in a daze for a while. When the doctor carried the first-aid kit and shouted, "Everyone, get out of the way! Give the injured enough space to breathe …" and hurriedly ran towards him, he jumped up from the ground and ran to the huge pit at the edge of the oasis several hundred meters away at an astonishing speed.
A few seconds later, standing at the edge of the pit, the brawny man jumped up and down like a child. He was so excited that he could not control himself and shouted, "Fountain! It's really a fountain! I'm not hallucinating! These excavators have dug out a swamp! There are fountains everywhere! Everywhere! Everywhere!"
It was difficult for people who did not have the experience of living in a desert city to imagine the importance that the desert residents attached to water. Water represented prosperity, hope, future, life, and all the beauty in the barren desert …
The crazy performance of the bare-backed burly man in the distance caused everyone in the oasis to run towards the huge pit. What they saw next made them almost unable to believe their eyes.
The ground at the bottom of the deep pit, which should have been dry sand, was now covered by the fertile black and yellow wet mud that flowed everywhere along with the water. Streams of spring water that shot up to four to five meters high fell down with a splashing sound, turning the mud into a swamp.
Ten excavators trudged in the wetland, their speed was as slow as a snail. However, the drivers who drove them were like heroes, cheering loudly in excitement.
"Boss, it seems that you've created another great miracle. This is indeed 'big news'!" Standing at the window of the special simple prefab house and looking at the jubilant crowd, Charlie turned his head to look at the black-haired young man who was swaying comfortably on the rocking chair and complimented him sincerely.
"Charlie, don't be too proud just yet. If it's just a small underground lake, it's not a 'big news' at all." Zhang Lisheng stopped rocking and stood up with a shrug. "It's just the first step now. Next, we should go see Professor Carnegie and talk about how to conserve water and soil to turn the wetland into an oasis."
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