When Ang Lee was young, he often used the method of smoking to punish the abominable rats hiding in the hole. Although the results were not brilliant, he killed a lot of abominable rats. Some of them were caught running out of the hole due to the smoke, and some were directly smoked to death in the rat hole. After many days, flies were found flying around the hole, which was enough to prove that there were dead rats in the hole.
The ability of rats to dig holes was very strong. Sometimes, a rat would dig many holes, and these rat holes were very likely to be connected to each other. If a rat entered from one hole, it was very likely that it would escape from another hole. As for how many exits a rat nest had, it was afraid that the only way to find out was through the use of smoke. As long as smoke was poured into one of the holes, smoke would come out from the other exits. If there were rats in the hole, there was no way for them to escape. The smoke flowed very quickly in the hole. In a very short time, it could fill the inner space of the rat nest, which was not very big. The rats in the hole had no way to escape. They could only run out of the hole dizzily and then be caught.
Smoking was the most convenient and cheapest way to catch rats. There was no other way more reliable than this method. However, the weasel was not a rat. It might not stay in the hole. If it climbed a tree or a cliff, the smoke obviously would not work.
In addition to these methods of catching rats, there were many other methods, such as the dry land rat catching rod, which was also a very effective tool for catching rats. This method could catch rats alive and was very suitable for catching rats in the field.
However, if this tool was placed in the valley, Ang Lee could not predict what would happen. Would the pheasants and hares be accidentally injured? There was also the wild boar. If the pig's trotters were caught, the whole device would be destroyed. The wild boar's legs would also be injured. It seemed that there were certain limitations.
In order to solve the interference of the wild boar, he could only place the rat catching rod in a place that was difficult for the wild boar to reach. Similarly, in order to prevent the hares and pheasants from being caught, he could make the hole smaller or put it in a place where the weasel and rats often appeared.
However, Ang Lee still felt that this device was not the best. Moreover, only one rat could be caught at a time. The efficiency was too low.
After thinking about it, Ang Lee still felt that it was more appropriate to build a large cage for catching rats. This large cage could continuously catch rats. The equipment was generally more complicated.
This kind of equipment was not a simple trap, but a complicated device. It was relatively large. There were one-way traps inside. When the rat fell into the first trap, the trap would immediately recover to prepare to catch the second rat. The rat trapped inside could not return to the entrance. It could only continue to move forward and fall into the second trap. Then the second trap would immediately recover and block the entrance, followed by the third trap until it fell into the last small cage....................... Then...................... Then,.................................................. and............................. to the.... to. to to...... it...
. This kind of equipment was very magical. It could continuously catch rats. Moreover, because of curiosity and gluttony, the rats would always fall into the trap step by step. When the rats behind heard the cries of the rats here, they would also be attracted, increasing the efficiency of catching rats.
If it was in an area where rats were dense, it was easy to kill more than a dozen rats in a night with such a large cage.
This kind of equipment also had a great advantage. That was, it would not accidentally hurt hares and pheasants because the size of the trap was very small. Except for rats and weasels, pheasants and hares could not enter, let alone wild boars.
The chicks of the pheasants could enter, but as long as the bait in the cage was replaced with meat, the chicks would not enter. Only carnivorous rats and weasels would enter, and this problem was solved.
Ang Lee had decided to make this kind of machine. Moreover, he wanted to make it bigger so that he could kill more weasels and rats at one time. The outside of the cage needed to be protected by a thick fence. After all, there were too many wild boars in this valley. After these guys ate and drank enough, they were likely to do bad things. If they used their fangs to attack, it was very likely to destroy the rat cage that Ang Lee worked hard to make. In this way, the killed rats would also run away.
"Old Zhao, do you have a pen and paper? Bring it quickly. "
Ang Lee said.
Old Zhao quickly said, "Yes, yes, I will get it now."
After that, he ran to the room and took out the four treasures of the study. Although he usually did not write, he still had these things.
Ang Lee picked up the brush and carefully drew on the white paper. He drew the overall picture of the rat cage and the details of each part clearly. He drew a total of more than a dozen pictures, and even the final assembly picture was drawn. With these drawings, he could find a suitable craftsman and mass produce it.
After drawing these drawings, Ang Lee drew wooden fences with protection on the left and right. These were too simple. After drawing, he handed it to Old Zhao.
"Alang, this is …"
Old Zhao looked puzzled and did not understand what Ang Lee was going to do.
Ang Lee said with a smile, "I drew the cage for catching rats. You can't do these, but you can still do these wooden fences. When you have time, make them according to this shape and size. Make more, fifty or one hundred of them will not be a lot."
"Alang, why do you make these wooden fences?"
Old Zhao asked curiously.
Ang Lee smiled and said, "What else can it be? Of course, it's to catch rats and weasels. It's getting late. If we go back, it will be dark. Do it well. I'm going back."
After that, he left the valley with Yan Ruyu, Shuang'er, and Tang Er.
This trip was not in vain. Not only did he come up with a solution to the problem of population living in Beijing, but he also thought of a way to deal with the rats and weasels in the valley. These two animals were completely pests in Ang Lee's valley. They had to be removed. This was the prerequisite to ensure the large-scale reproduction of wild rabbits and pheasants. Under the premise of sufficient food, as long as there were no natural predators, the reproductive ability of wild rabbits was extremely terrifying.
In a large country with a small population in the future, because there were no natural predators of wild rabbits, the entire country was overrun with wild rabbits. Even the army could not solve this problem. In the end, they could only cruelly poison them. Even so, the number of wild rabbits was still high. It seemed that no matter what, they could not solve the disaster of wild rabbits. This was enough to show the strong reproductive ability of wild rabbits.
In the end, there was no other way. They could only introduce animals like foxes and wolves that could eat rabbits. However, because the wild rabbits were not controlled well in the beginning, the natural predators came a little late. Therefore, the effect was not very good. Moreover, the natural predators not only ate wild rabbits, but also some other small animals. Naturally, this included the key protected animals in nature. In other words, not only did the natural predators not eliminate the wild rabbits, but they also eliminated the endangered wild animals in the country. The baldness was not cured, but the brain was damaged. This result was too sad.
The environment in the valley was still too narrow. The number of weasels in it was also on the high side. The wild rabbits had not reproduced, and their numbers did not have an overwhelming advantage. Therefore, under the suppression of the weasels, the number of wild rabbits could only maintain a balance. They could not quickly reproduce at an explosive speed. If he wanted the wild rabbits to reproduce quickly and provide enough delicious food for the dining table in Beijing, the only reliable way was to eliminate the weasels in the valley. As long as the weasels were eliminated, the reproduction of the wild rabbits would inevitably explode. In the future, he would probably have to catch them continuously. Otherwise, all the plants in the entire valley would not be able to survive.
Ang Lee took the blueprint and looked at it seriously, thinking about the loopholes and areas that could be improved. In order to achieve the ultimate effect of catching rats, the equipment must be good enough.
"What are you looking at, husband? You are so serious. "
Yan Ruyu asked softly.
Ang Lee smiled and said, "Nothing. I invented a cage for catching rats. I just want to see if there is anything unsatisfactory so that I can modify it."
"To catch rats, you actually need such a complicated cage."
Yan Ruyu asked doubtfully.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "The cage for catching rats that I invented is not an ordinary cage for catching rats. This cage for catching rats can continuously kill rats. The effect is much better than the cages for catching rats sold on the street. It is not on the same level. If it is good, it will definitely be promoted in the future. Let the people of the country use such cages to catch rats. Alas! The cost of this thing is a little high. I am afraid that the poor people will not be willing to spend so much money. "
As soon as he thought of the cost, Ang Lee felt that his invention was still flawed, and that was the problem of the price. The structure was complicated and the size was big. As a result, not only was the cost of the materials relatively high, but the labor cost was also relatively high. Naturally, the price would not be cheap. If it was sold in batches, the cost may be reduced, but it would not be low by much. Overall, it was still relatively expensive. Ordinary people would probably be more willing to use the method of smoking and pouring water, which did not cost money, or spend a little money to buy some rat poison. The effect would be immediate.
"Are you hungry?"
Ang Lee looked at Shuang 'er and Tang Er and asked.
It had been a few hours since they ate the wild boar meat, but they ate a little too much. At this moment, they should not be hungry.
"Not hungry."
Tang Er and Shuang 'er both shook their heads.
Ang Lee was a little hungry. When they passed by a pastry shop, Ang Lee stopped and asked the servant to buy some pastries. He wanted to buy more.
"Alang, is this enough?"
Ang Lee nodded and said, "It's enough. Let's go! Let's send this little girl home. "
Tang Er immediately said, "Father, let Shuang 'er live in our house! Our family has so many big houses. Their house is run-down. "
Ang Lee scolded, "Don't talk nonsense. Whether it is a big house or a small house, it is Shuang 'er's home. Shuang' er's parents are waiting for her at home. How can you casually bring other people's children home without their consent? "
"Father, Shuang 'er's parents will definitely agree. Don't you think so, Shuang' er?"
Tang Er said with a smile.
Shuang 'er looked at Ang Lee quietly and didn't speak. No one knew what she was thinking.
Yan Ruyu said, "Forget it this time. We don't have any preparations at home. You can ask Shuang 'er's parents first. Next time, if there is a chance, you can bring her to live in our house, okay?"
"Oh, next time then! You must keep your word! "
Tang'er seemed a little unhappy as she replied with a pout.
Soon, they arrived at Shuang 'er's house. From far away, Ang Lee saw a woman standing at the entrance of the courtyard, looking around constantly. Apparently, she was waiting for Shuang' er's return.
This was the deep concern of a mother for her child. As long as her child hadn't come back, the mother would be worried and feel uneasy. Thus, going out to welcome her child would be much more comfortable and reduce this uneasy feeling. After all, it was already dark. It would be abnormal not to be worried.
"Come, Shuang 'er. We're home. Take these pastries. They are prepared for you."
Ang Lee handed some pastries he just bought to Shuang 'er.
"Shuang 'er, take them!"
Tang Er personally took the pastries and stuffed them into Shuang 'er's hands. Then, they got off the car together. Yan Ruyu also got off the car.
"Don't you want to come in and sit?"
Seeing that Ang Lee didn't get off the car, the woman seemed to know his intention and said.
Yan Ruyu said, "It's late. I won't go in. Next time, can you bring Shuang 'er to my house to spend the night? It's fate. Tang Er is always pestering her. "
"Madam thinks so highly of Shuang 'er. This child is blessed. Of course, I will."
The woman said.
"Where's your husband? It's so late. Why hasn't he come back yet? "
Yan Ruyu didn't see the man and asked curiously.
The woman said, "He found a new job. He will come back very late. It's like this every day. This is the life of a coolie. When to stop work is not up to him."
"It's quite hard. It's so late."
Yan Ruyu sighed.
"Madam, don't worry. We poor people are all like this. Every family is like this. We are used to it. It doesn't matter if we don't come back for a night."
The woman said optimistically.
Yan Ruyu nodded and said, "Let's not talk about it anymore. Shuang 'er's matter is settled. Go back and tidy up a room in a few days. In the future, let Shuang' er stay in my house for a few nights every month. I like this child very much."
"I will listen to Madam."
The woman said happily.
"These people are really working hard! It's so late and they still haven't finished work. Moreover, they can't make much money. "
Yan Ruyu sighed.
Ang Lee nodded and agreed, "Let's get over it! Ordinary people at the bottom are like this. They do the most difficult and tiring work for a meager salary. Hasn't it been like this for thousands of years? "
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