Volume 1: Da Chu Chapter 53: Dams
The day after Chu Ying left from Yiwanyuan, Duan Yi received a piece of good news from Xue Mo, that is, Yang Luo, the great farmer who sent him last time, disappeared mysteriously!
Speaking of Yang Luo, Duan Yi almost forgot that one thing after another happened during this time, but he ignored such a character.
Now mentioning this person, Duan Yi thought that the previous assassinations might not have been as good as Yang Luo secretly reporting to Zhongquan, and now that Yang Luo is missing, is this Chu Ying's sincerity in repaying the favor?
"Without Yang Luo, there will be Li Luo, Wang Luo, Xue Mo, keep an eye on the Prime Minister's Mansion for this king, and report any movement immediately." Duan Yi sat at the desk with an expressionless face and ordered.
Xue Mo bowed his head: "Yes!" β
Of the four, he was the only one who was the most calm and did not like to talk, and this kind of errand naturally fell to him.
"Lord Wang, this Yang Luo is missing, who will Da Chu send to take over Yang Luo's position?" Feihua asked.
Duan Yi's eyes suddenly cold, no matter who Da Chu sent, he would not have a sincere attitude, it seemed that it was a bit difficult to steal some planting techniques from Da Chu and go back.
Zhongqing was puzzled, and she asked, "Lord Wang, do you value that Yang Luo very much?" She also thought that Duan Yi was annoyed by Yang Luo's sudden disappearance, so she asked.
Duan Yi didn't speak, and Feihua replied for him: "No, it's not Yang Luo who cares about the master, but Da Chu's planting technology." β
"Cultivation techniques?" In the end, she vaguely remembered that Duan Yi had said at the beginning of the attack that he would exchange Nanli's iron smelting technique for Da Chu's cultivation technique, which was a development deal between the two countries, but it also contained ulterior motives.
Seeing Duan Yi's headache, Zhong Qing, as a modern person in the 21st century, resolutely stood up to solve his troubles.
She said: "Isn't it just planting, don't worry, I will have much more than Da Chu!" β
Isn't it theoretical knowledge, in her previous life, she read books when she had nothing to do, as a member of the national security officer, she usually cares most about national affairs, and she has also learned about agriculture, which will finally have the opportunity to help, how can she let it go.
"You?" Duan Yi raised his eyebrows and looked at her, as if he didn't believe it: "What will you do?" β
Zhongqing didn't intend to explain, but proved it with practical actions, she walked to the desk, picked up the brush and wrote a series of things on the paper.
She has a little understanding of the topography of Nanli country, where the climate is cold, and relatively dry, and the crops planted are not as many as those on the side of Dachu, and there is no maturity and fullness of Dachu, in fact, there is no big problem, as long as the field is slightly transformed, artificial cultivation can solve the shortage of food.
In order to make them understand, Zhongqing wrote down the method in detail on paper, and it took three sheets of paper to finish.
"No, that's pretty much it!" Wait until the ink on the paper is dry before picking it up and showing it to them.
Duan Yi gently swept his eyes and changed from calm to surprise to incredulity, he squeezed the paper tightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Little one, is this really your own method?" Duan Yi still seemed to be a little unconvinced, and a pair of phoenix eyes stared at her, as if he wanted to see her through.
Zhongqing was a little weak-hearted, of course she couldn't tell Duan Yi that these were the research and development results of many scientists in her previous life, so she had to nod her head hard, silently thinking in her heart that her predecessors should not be blamed.
Duan Yi hooked his lips, whether it was true or fake, the thing on this paper was indeed written by Zhongqing, he wanted to believe it, he didn't expect the little guy to have this ability, he usually really underestimated her.
"Feihua, put this thing away, and wait for Nanli to make plans when I get back." Duan Yi handed the paper to Feihua, and didn't let her send it back to Nanli as soon as possible, thinking that there should be other plans.
Feihua took it carefully, the shock in her heart was no less than Duan Yi, so this thing was kept by her extremely safe.
After having the planting technique written by Zhongqing, the deal with Da Chu became dispensable, and he sent a letter to Fu Ding, so that he was mentally prepared for what he should and should not do.
"By the way, Lord Wang, when did you say Hanyue's marriage would be decided?" It's been a few days, and there's no news, and Zhong Qing can't help but be a little curious.
Duan Yi was in a very good mood, he leaned back in the chair and did not answer directly, he said, "Don't worry, someone is more anxious than you." β
Zhong Qing nodded as if he understood, and didn't ask anything more, so he could only wait and see what happened.
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A few days later, there was another wave of disputes in the court of Great Chu, and the usual things revolved around the crown prince and the third prince, but today is different, in today's court, the two seem to have a tacit understanding to stop the dispute.
Emperor Chu sat on the dragon chair with a dark face, and the ministers in the hall all lowered their heads and looked at their toes, and none of them spoke.
"Smack!"
Emperor Chu and his angry palm slapped on the armrest of the dragon chair, and his eyes widened angrily: "Why, don't you Aiqing have a lot of ideas on weekdays, why do you all lower their heads and don't speak?!" β
What kind of waste did he raise, he fought to the death in the court on weekdays, but now he is like a turtle with a shrunken head in the face of business.
"Your Majesty, the minister suggested opening the treasury granary to temporarily relieve the people of Fengcheng." It was Dr. Li Minfei of Guanglu who was standing in the second row who spoke, and what they were discussing now was the Fengcheng flooding incident that occurred a few days ago.
After Li Minfei's proposal came out, many people nodded in agreement, they didn't have no ideas, but the most suitable way at the moment was to open the granary to help the people.
Emperor Chu didn't know that this idea was the most suitable for him at the moment, but he had already ordered the city near Fengcheng to open the granary for temporary relief a few days ago, but this was a palliative way to cure the root cause, if he couldn't stop this flood in time, it would definitely hurt other areas later!
Thinking of this, Emperor Chu's headache was committed again, although Hanyue's matter was agreed, but he also kept dragging it out, but he didn't expect another flooding disaster, and he suddenly felt a little powerless.
Facing the emperor's headache, no courtier could come up with a way to deal with it, Chu Ying looked at these people coldly, suddenly smiled, and stood up directly under the eyes of everyone.
Chu Ying said: "Father, the son has an idea!" β
Hearing that the prince had other solutions, Emperor Chu's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "What can the prince do?" β
"Dr. Li's proposal just now Erchen thinks it is feasible, but it is always a symptom rather than a cure, Erchen thinks, if you want to completely solve the waterlogging in Fengcheng, you still need to build a reinforced dam nearby."
"The root cause of the flooding in Fengcheng is caused by the dam falling into disrepair, and Erchen believes that while opening the granary to relieve the people, it is necessary to send people to strengthen the dam."
Chu Ying finished speaking in one breath, and after the proposal was finished, he didn't speak again, but waited for Emperor Chu to decide.
Emperor Chu frowned when he heard his proposal, as if he was considering his idea, Chu Yingti's suggestion actually had merit, and only by repairing the dam in Fengcheng could the waterlogging be controlled.
However, the dam cannot be repaired, and the manpower and funds required for it are all problems.
"Then, according to the prince, who should be entrusted with the task of repairing the dam, and who can do it?" The previous sentence of Emperor Chu was said to Chu Ying, and the latter sentence was to ask the ministers.
Hearing the emperor's question, everyone lowered their heads, for fear that they would be named, Fengcheng is located in a remote area, and they are sitting near the chaotic city of Lianyun, and they heard that there are often riots there, and they dare not go over at will.
Chu Ying looked at these people who were trying their best to reduce their sense of existence, and there was a faint smile on their faces, as if they had expected it.
He added: "Father, there is a recommendation from the sons. β
Hearing this, Emperor Chu glanced at him with a little surprise and asked, "Who is it?" β
Chu Ying smiled slightly, turned his head and pointed to a person standing in the second row opposite: "Ministry of Works, Liu Changshou!" β
The person who was pointed at was stunned, he didn't expect Chu Ying to come to such a hand.
Liu Changshou was promoted from a squire to a scholar three years ago, and he has special insights and views on water conservancy projects, and he is a capable person.
Liu Changshou frowned slightly, and just wanted to open his mouth to refuse this matter, but he didn't expect Chu Ying to block his mouth one step ahead of him.
Chu Ying said: "I heard that Liu Shangshu has made great achievements in water conservancy projects, and this palace believes that such a small problem as repairing the dam should not be difficult for Liu Shangshu, as for the construction funds, it is ......."
"From the treasury!" Emperor Chu followed his words and didn't give him a chance to refuse.
Liu Changshou's words of refusal were suffocated by the father and son singing and harmonizing, and he looked at the final power without a trace, and he didn't know what he was thinking, so he had to nod his head in a muffled voice.
"Yes, I obey!"
In the matter of Fengcheng, Emperor Chu personally ordered each minister to donate a little grain, and then allocated a little from the treasury to make up a full 500 stone of grain, and took out 1 million taels of silver to build a dam.
For the sake of the people of Fengcheng, the day after this matter was decided, he immediately ordered Liu Changshou to bring soldiers and horses to escort food to Fengcheng, and there was no chance of easing people.
At the gate of the city, Zhong Quan's eyes squinted slightly at Liu Changshou's distant back, his face was gloomy, and the people around him did not dare to approach.
"Xiangye, what is Chu Ying's calculation in his heart, why did he suddenly let Liu Changshou go to Fengcheng?" Standing next to the final power and talking was Li Hua, the head of the household.
The final power was uncertain in his eyes, and his right hand was resting on the city wall, "No matter what he thinks, let the chief guard pay more attention to it, in case someone takes advantage of the loophole!" β
As soon as the words fell, Zhongquan turned around and left the city gate, he didn't know Chu Ying's idea, but he knew that it must be coming for him.
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"Master, Liu Changshou has already set off!" Feihua knelt on one knee and reported the situation to Duan Yi.
Duan Yi didn't have any expression, and said lightly: "Is there any movement over there Chu Ying?" β
Feihua: "A pillar of incense quietly sent a group of newcomers to follow Liu Changshou, it should be looking for an opportunity!" β
Duan Yi hooked his lips and tapped his finger at the table: "Let the breeze and the nightfall be ready to prepare, and add more fire to them." β
"Yes!" Feihua received the order and immediately went down to deliver a message to Qingfeng and them.
Duan Yi's eyes looked out of the window, and there was a faint glint in his eyes, as if everything was under his control.
Liu Changshou's departure to Fengcheng alarmed many people, including Chu Mo, who was standing in the study of his mansion at the moment with the words of Chu Ying in the court yesterday.
Zhong Luoluo was preparing rock sugar bird's nest, and when he opened the door of the study, he saw Chu Mo sitting at the table in a daze.
"Husband, Luo Luo has prepared a little dessert, do you want to try it?" Zhong Luoluo personally held a bowl of bird's nest in front of him, and she was newly married and wore the woman's hair in a bun, looking full of charm.
Chu Mo saw that it was her, and with a warm smile on his face, he took her little hand and held her in his arms, "Madame has a heart, come, let's drink together." The tone was full of affection.