Chapter 144: It is a natural disaster, not a man-made disaster

Zhu Qizhen suddenly felt that after eating, his mind slowly calmed down. The anxiety in my heart is somewhat soothing. He glanced at Hu Hui, and suddenly felt in his heart that it seemed that Hu Hui's original intention was not to have breakfast, but to persuade Zhu Qizhen euphemistically.

As an emperor, no matter what happens, any senseless emotions will not be beneficial, but harmful.

"Your Majesty," Cao Nai came out of the column and saluted and said: "The minister is guilty, in the face of this natural disaster, he can't coordinate all parties and get through the difficulties together, but there is such a mistake, the disaster will affect the people, and the minister deserves death." ”

As soon as Cao Nai's words came out, the other members of the cabinet also stood up to plead guilty.

Zhu Qizhen knew it in his heart. Cao Nai's words, although they seem to be nonsense, are nonsense that sets the tone. What kind of tone did he set, this one thing is a natural disaster.

Since it is a natural disaster, there is no need for anyone to be responsible, and even if someone is responsible, it is not good to treat it, not anything else.

Zhu Qizhen understands very well.

In the matter of the Yellow River, although there are seven natural disasters, there are still three points of man-made disasters, and among these three points of man-made disasters, Zhu Qizhen's own decision-making mistakes account for two points.

Of course, Zhu Qizhen never thought that such a thing would happen, if he knew in advance that the Yellow River could really break the embankment, he might have found a way to overcome public opinion, and first repaired the Yellow River to fight against the tile.

It's just that no matter whether Zhu Qizhen's original intention is good or bad, judging from the result, it is Zhu Qizhen who is bad.

Cao Nai's words nailed the matter to the natural disaster, this is the caliber of the imperial court to deal with this matter, and it has nothing to do with the emperor at all.

It's not that Cao Nai loves Zhu Qizhen a lot. But it is the political principle of Confucianism, which is denied by His Holiness.

No one can say that the emperor is at fault, except for the emperor himself.

Zhu Qizhen really wants to take this matter down. But the words swirled around in his mouth, and in the end he still did not say them.

Because this one thing is too serious.

If Zhu Qizhen admits to making mistakes in decision-making on the Yellow River, he will bear the consequences. What happens as a result?

Cao Nai decided to quit the prime minister.

Because just like Li Shimian taught Zhu Qizhen to read, Zhu Qizhen's problem, Li Shimian slapped Wang Zhen's ass. If the emperor made a mistake, it must be that the person who assisted did not assist well.

So Cao Nai must take responsibility

It's not just Cao Nai who is responsible.

It's a big storm.

Now that the Yellow River has burst its banks, I don't know how many people have been displaced, and the real losses have not yet been reported. But Zhu Qizhen also knew that this must be a very tricky matter.

At this time, it is most important to ensure the normal operation of the imperial court, not to set off a political storm.

Not to mention, admitting this matter will also bring a great stain to Zhu Qizhen's prestige.

And people's speculation about human nature has always been full of deep meaning.

Zhu Qizhen's mistake in decision-making on this matter is just a matter of the order in which political affairs are handled, but if Zhu Qizhen admits it and spreads it, I don't know what it will become.

Thinking about it, Zhu Qizhen must not let this matter have anything to do with him. This is the most sensible thing to do. But in Zhu Qizhen's heart, it was not a little easier, but even heavier.

He said, "Sir, please, Providence is so, no wonder Sir." ”

Cao Nai and the others got up and sat down again.

Zhu Qizhen asked Fan Hongdao, "Has Ruan An arrived?" ”

Fan Hong said: "I have already asked to see me outside the hall. ”

Zhu Qizhen said, "Let him come in." ”

Zhu Qizhen said to Cao Nai and the others: "The specific disaster situation has not been reported yet, so let Ruan An tell you about it." ”

Nguyen An came quickly.

Now Ruan An's most important official position is nothing else, that is, the Daming Water Conservancy Institute sacrifices wine, and water conservancy is waiting for the edict.

He no longer has a eunuch official position on him.

After coming in, he saluted and said, "Minister Nguyen An greets Your Majesty." ”

He is not visiting Zhu Qizhen as a eunuch now, but as a minister of the Ming Dynasty, among all the Ming eunuchs, there are few who have this honor.

For example, Liu Yongcheng.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Sit down, you have seen everything that the minister asked you to see." ”

Ruan An said: "I've seen it. ”

When Zhu Qizhen sent someone to summon Ruan An, he asked people to go with a copy of the emergency report from Henan.

Zhu Qizhen said: "I am not familiar with water conservancy, where is this Baliu Village? What will happen if the Yellow River bursts here? ”

Ruan An's face was a little ugly, and he said: "Your Majesty has some knowledge, the river is here, it is no longer a river decision, and the minister thinks it is a recourse." ”

Zhu Qizhen frowned and said, "Diversion? ”

Cabinet ministers were also horrified.

Breaking and diverting are two different concepts, and the results are also different.

In fact, they all have this worry, after all, the difference between the south bank of the Yellow River and the north bank of the Yellow River is very clear from the place to the center. But knowing is knowing, but there is still a glimmer of hope.

Ruan An has gone through the Hebei Water Conservancy Project and has established himself as an authority in water conservancy. If we talk about the Hebei water conservancy project, in terms of implementation, the largest project in terms of organization is Yu Qian.

But in terms of details, it is the technical level, and the biggest hero is Ruan An.

It's just that Ruan An is a eunuch after all.

Such a great hero, if attributed to a eunuch. A lot of people don't look good on their faces.

Therefore, Yu Qian's reputation is growing, but there are not many people who know Ruan An, of course, this is not Yu Qian robbing Ruan An of the credit.

After all, in ancient times, technicians themselves were easily buried.

There are not many great architects who have really left a name in history. It can only be said that it is a matter of social bias.

Maybe others don't know, but the cabinet members are all people who control the news of all parties in the Ming Dynasty, so they naturally know the weight of Ruan An.

At this moment, Ruan An also said the same, and everyone's hearts were half cold.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Where is the diversion? ”

Since it was already the worst outcome, Zhu Qizhen didn't have any illusions.

Ruan An said: "Your Majesty, please give me a map." ”

Zhu Qizhen didn't speak, just glanced at Fan Hong, and Fan Hong immediately took a map from the file on the side, but it was a map of the north.

Ruan An said: "From Baliu Village to Wei River, Guangji Canal, but dozens of miles away, the minister thought that the water of the Yellow River must seize the Guangji Canal River, go east along the terrain, from Guangji Canal all the way through Weihui Mansion, Daimyo's Mansion, to Dongchang Mansion, Zhangqiu Town. ”

Zhou Chen couldn't help but interject and said, "But Zhang Qiu on the canal." ”

Ruan An said: "Exactly. ”

Zhou Chen's face turned pale instantly. said: "Will it affect Caoyun?" ”

Ruan An said: "Back to Lord Zhou, now I can't say clearly, the lower officials are just talking on paper here, and if you don't look at the situation on the scene, you don't know what it will become." ”

Zhu Qizhen closed his eyes slightly, then opened them abruptly and said, "Ruan An, you go on." ”

Although Zhang Qiu is a town on the canal, Zhu Qizhen also knows it. Moreover, this town is very important, more prosperous than ordinary counties, and is one of the important nodes of the canal.

Zhang Qiu was washed away, and the canal would definitely be affected, and as for the size of the impact, it is difficult to say.

Although Zhu Qizhen has established a shipping system.

However, in principle, it is still adhering to Yang Pu's original proposal, that is, both water transportation and sea transportation should be both, and it should not be wasted.

So much so that now, the canal still maintains the annual transportation of four million stone grain.

Last year's severe drought made the granaries in Beijing and Tianjin empty a lot, and Zhu Qizhen has been replenishing grain recently. So Cao Yun is very important now.

Of course, Zhu Qizhen was also secretly glad that he didn't tie a rope to the canal, at least the sea transportation already had a considerable foundation.

Otherwise, in the face of such a situation, Zhu Qizhen would never be so calm.

Ruan An said with a slight sigh: "Your Majesty, and now the minister knows too little, you can only guess, if there is anything wrong, please forgive Your Majesty." ”

Zhu Qizhen also knows that some strongmen are difficult. After all, what Ruan An knows now is just a place to break down. said: "You just say it, even if there is a mistake, I don't blame you." But sometimes if the court prepares early, it can save countless people. ”

Ruan An said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. A hint of firmness flashed in his eyes, and he said: "As far as the topography is concerned, the Yellow River water rushes here, and it is nothing more than three roads. ”