Li Bing

Author: Xiao Ling
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Publish Date: 2001-12-05
Features: Li Bing, a hydraulic engineering expert during the Warring States period. This book, with concise text and vivid illustrations, showcases Li Bing's achievements as the governor of Shu Commandery. To tame the Min River, transform water disasters into water resources, and cross high mountains and vast rivers, he ventured through forests and canyons, conducted field investigations, mastered the water flow patterns of Shu, and formulated scientific water management plans. He constructed numerous water conservancy projects in the Min River Basin, including Dujiangyan. He drilled through cliffs, leveled dangerous shoals, built large bridges, and erected suspension bridges, significantly developing both land and water transportation. He also opened salt wells, mined rock salt, advanced iron smelting, and promoted advanced agricultural techniques, greatly boosting the economic development of Shu and benefiting future generations. His outstanding contributions earned him deep respect and remembrance from the people of Shu.
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Li Bing, a hydraulic engineering expert during the Warring States period. This book, with concise text and vivid illustrations, showcases Li Bing's achievements as the governor of Shu Commandery. To tame the Min River, transform water disasters into water resources, and cross high mountains and vast rivers, he ventured through forests and canyons, conducted field investigations, mastered the water flow patterns of Shu, and formulated scientific water management plans. He constructed numerous water conservancy projects in the Min River Basin, including Dujiangyan. He drilled through cliffs, leveled dangerous shoals, built large bridges, and erected suspension bridges, significantly developing both land and water transportation. He also opened salt wells, mined rock salt, advanced iron smelting, and promoted advanced agricultural techniques, greatly boosting the economic development of Shu and benefiting future generations. His outstanding contributions earned him deep respect and remembrance from the people of Shu.