| From historical materials of the Hou Han Shu, a Chinese classical literature, a revise is put forward in the common par-
lance that Kewu is a siphon pipe. The Liantong made of long bamboo pole is the chinese waterwheels is oppugned in this article.
Comparing with Liantong, Windlass and Jitong bamboo to squirt, Kewu in the shape of a bending pipe just was one implement which
one word could have many means in the Agriculture Age. It had performed a significant role in ancient agricultural production, living
life, military affairs, fire protection and science experiments. |
