Chapter 36: Sharing Knowledge Beyond the Coalition
As the coalition continued to see the remarkable benefits of implementing the ancient wisdom in their own communities, the idea of sharing this knowledge with other survivor groups in the region began to take hold. The leaders believed that by spreading these valuable insights, they could not only help others but also foster stronger bonds and a more stable post-apocalyptic world overall.
Zhao Yi, along with a group of diplomats and experts in the various fields where the ancient knowledge had been applied, set out on a series of journeys to neighboring survivor groups. Their first stop was a small community that had been struggling with food shortages due to poor farming practices and a lack of reliable irrigation.
When they arrived, they were greeted with a mix of curiosity and wariness. But Zhao Yi began by explaining their peaceful intentions and the story of how they had discovered the ancient ruins and the knowledge within. He then demonstrated the plans for the underground irrigation system and the benefits of the advanced crop rotation methods.
The local farmers were initially skeptical, but as they saw the detailed diagrams and heard the real-life success stories from the coalition's own farmers, their interest grew. The coalition's team offered to help them get started, providing some basic tools and sharing their expertise on how to dig the underground channels and plan the crop rotations.
Over the next few weeks, the coalition's experts worked side by side with the local farmers. They oversaw the initial construction of the irrigation system and taught the locals how to maintain it. As the first crops began to show improved growth under the new system, the small community was filled with hope and gratitude.
Next, they visited a group that had been dealing with a high incidence of injuries and illnesses but had limited medical resources. The coalition's healers shared the herbal remedies they had learned from the ancient scrolls. They showed the local medics how to identify the necessary plants, prepare the concoctions, and apply them for different ailments.
The medics were amazed at the effectiveness of these natural remedies. They quickly began incorporating them into their own practices, and word spread throughout the community about the new treatments. The coalition's team also left behind detailed records of the remedies and their uses, ensuring that the knowledge would continue to be available even after they left.
In the area of energy, they reached out to a group that was relying on old, inefficient generators to power their meager settlement. The coalition's engineers explained the principles behind the ancient energy transfer device and showed them the prototype that had been integrated into their own power grid.
They offered to help the group build a smaller version of the device, providing them with the necessary materials and guiding them through the construction process. Once completed, the group saw a significant reduction in their fuel consumption and a more stable power supply, which improved the quality of life for everyone in their settlement.
As word of the coalition's generosity and the valuable knowledge they were sharing spread, more and more survivor groups began to approach them. Some sought help with specific problems, while others were simply interested in learning more about the ancient civilization and how its wisdom could be applied.
This led to a series of exchanges and collaborations between different groups. The coalition organized regular meetings where representatives from various communities could come together to share their own experiences and learn from one another. This growing network of shared knowledge and cooperation was starting to transform the region, creating a more united front against the many challenges of the post-apocalyptic world.
However, not everyone was receptive to the coalition's efforts. There were still a few groups that were suspicious of their motives or were too set in their ways to adopt the new knowledge. But the coalition remained undeterred, believing that over time, the benefits would become so evident that even the most reluctant would see the value in working together and learning from the past.