"History of the Han Empire: Chronicles of the River Canal" records: "...... At that time, there was a great drought in the spring, there was no rain in the north, thousands of miles of red land, and the people's livelihood was bitter. On the day of the return of the Yuan Gong to Chang'an, it coincided with the people drawing water, wandering around the road, and it was difficult. The public sighed at the difficulties of the people's livelihood, and could not bear it, so he drew a map to select a site, gathered more than 100,000 people, opened a wide canal to divert water, south to the Wei River, north to Jingluo, the three counties worked together, and became half a month, which can be described as a god speed. Yuan Gong was a weak crown, worked tirelessly, and did it himself. Whimsical ideas, take the solid wood as the giant wheel, take the copper shaft as the link, make the water diversion frame at the head of the Weihe canal, urge with the wind, irrigate the water of the Weihe River into the canal, endlessly, its shape is like a long rainbow hanging, and like a giant dragon absorbs water, so it is named 'Longshou Canal'....... ”

Seekers of history often favor sages because of their respect, and some beautiful legends and stories have been interpreted as carriers to engrave their exploits.

In fact, this big project at that time, for Yuan Zhao, was not hard at all, just sitting in a huge tent set up temporarily and drawing more than a dozen sketches.

"Master, why can't I understand all these things you draw? Is it because I have not been by your side for so long, Xiaoice's head has become stupid! ”

The girl who carried the sword called "Nirvana" looked very jumpy, and the joy in her heart was written on her face without reservation. She rode over from Changle Plateau after hearing the news of Yuan Zhao's return.

"If you know everything, then you're not a demon! There is a specialization in the art industry, but your specialty is not here, hehe! ”

Yuan Zhao was in a happy mood, standing on a high place and watching the scene in full swing in the distance, the progress was very rapid, and it seemed that it was much faster than he had originally expected.

"Then why do you know everything? Master, are you a demon! ……。 ”

Yuan Zhao stretched out his hand and flicked it on her head, ignoring her babbling, and went back to the tent to finish the last sketch.

Xiaoice covered her head with one hand and screamed coquettishly, but her eyes showed a glint of joy, and Master Xiaohou finally returned safely! That's the most important thing for yourself.

It was not only Xiaoice who rushed over at the first time. After learning that he was left outside the city to help, and he might not be able to return to the Hou Mansion for a while, Yuan Yi, the housekeeper of the Changle Hou Mansion, came here with people and took care of everything for his Hou Ye.

Set up a few spacious tents and bring comfortable couches, not to mention food and drink. The twin flower sisters who came with them carefully cleaned up the inside and outside, served the little marquis after washing, changed into refreshing clothes inside and out, and saw the two arrow wounds that were about to heal, they couldn't help but scream in surprise, and they were distressed.

No matter what Yuan Zhao said, neither of them would go back, so they stayed with Xiaoice in the tent next to them, ready to serve him at any time.

Yuan Zhao was a little ashamed, and looked at the parents and officials on the other side, who were covered in mud and water, and were very embarrassed.

Unexpectedly, Ji Di, who had always been simple and honest, just patted his back lightly with a warm palm, with a slight apology in his tone.

"But we forgot about it when we were busy, you are young, your thin body, and your injuries have not healed, but how can you accompany us to suffer in this wilderness, fortunately they are thoughtful, hehe!"

The rest of the people also smiled broadly and nodded frequently.

"The little marquis has come up with a good plan for us, this great kindness, the people here will naturally remember it, how can you let you endure the hardships of wind and frost again, just rest in this tent!"

"Yes, I must be very tired from traveling thousands of miles. The little marquis may wish to take good care of his body first, and if there is something he doesn't understand, everyone will naturally come to ask for ....... ”

With such hospitality, what else can Yuan Zhao say? The only thing that can be done is to explain the details of the canal in more detail, so that they can save time and effort.

It has to be said that from ancient times to the present, the power of the working people is the greatest. The township farmers and large landlords in the three counties near Chang'an have reached an unprecedented consensus in the fight against natural disasters.

According to Yuan Zhao's plan, it is to solve the urgent needs of the moment first, dig half of it first, and it will be enough for irrigation. After this difficulty, when the autumn and winter farming is flew, it will be deepened, widened and lengthened until it is completely connected to the Jingwei River, and at that time, this canal can be completely used as a transportation canal.

Irrigate the fields during farming, and dredge the boats on weekdays, killing two birds with one stone. In this way, it is tantamount to opening a new and most convenient passage in the west of Chang'an City, which will not only have huge economic benefits, but will also be of great use in the political and military aspects.

This is a major project that will go down in history! Therefore, after listening to Yuan Zhao's explanation, those parents were excited and enthusiastic, and used all the strength they could muster, rolled up their sleeves, and said one word: Dry!

Such a huge project finally alarmed the imperial court. Emperor Liu Che sent Taizhong Doctor Zheng to understand the whole situation in detail, after listening to Yuan Zhao's general introduction, there was an excited light in the eyes of this important minister who had been in court politics for a long time, such experience is too valuable, it can be promoted to the world, as long as there are qualified counties and counties, you can do it, then what kind of disaster year are you afraid of!

In the end, under Zheng's strong request at that time, Yuan Zhao spent half a day of effort to write a piece of music, detailing the excavation conditions, irrigation effects and various benefits brought by this kind of diversion canal.

At this time, of course, he would not have thought that this piece drafted by him would be named "Yuan Gongshui Shu" by later historians, and became an important historical document.

Zheng went through it from the beginning at that time, and the whole text was rigorously argued, the words were concise, and it was convincing. It is estimated that even those special officials of the camp supervisor can't write such a professional thing, and I can't help but be amazed in my heart, this son's heart is far beyond ordinary people's knowledge, looking at the situation, he is actually omnipotent, he is really a natural genius!

Looking at the back of Zheng holding the book of music and going away, Yuan Zhao was also a little relieved in his heart. If this proposal can be adopted by the imperial court, and take advantage of the opportunity of this great drought to promote water conservancy construction throughout the country, then it will be worth the cost.

At the very least, it's better than building a lot of construction to build those terrace palaces that visit immortals and seek Taoism! Because in the past few days, he has passed through some secret channels and clearly knows what happened in Weiyang Palace.

Liu Che, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, finally began to believe in his set of immortal ways. In the past, I was a little afraid of the courtiers discussing, and the immortal masters who worshiped were all secretive and carried out in various names. But this time it was different, he actually summoned the warlock Li Shaojun in a place of great political significance like the Xuanshu Pavilion!

No one knows better than Yuan Zhao that this is a sign! In the years that followed this emperor, behind the great deeds of the outside world, the beginning of many tragedies within the dynasty began from this moment. In the Weiyang Palace, it will be restless from now on!

The seeds of such calamity must not be allowed to take root and sprout! Because Yuan Zhao is now too deeply involved with the crown prince, the Wei family, and many important ministers, whether it is for himself or for the sake of this dynasty that has gradually integrated from the depths of his heart, he must try his best to prevent those tragedies in history from happening in front of him.

But where do you start? It's a dangerous contest......!

Ten days later, when the excavated channel was about to be completed, a courtier sent by the emperor Qin was ordered to check, very strange, this new Tai Changqing was an old man of nearly sixty years old, Ji Di and Yao Shi Gu Du Zhou and others did not know him. And behind him was Dongfang Shuo, a close attendant of the emperor's side.

The old man, who was in good health and had a very loud voice, read out the emperor's decree in public, and praised the three chief officials and all those who participated in this great project, but did not mention the name of the Marquis of Changle.

But Ji Di and the others didn't feel strange, because they all knew in their hearts that the smiling young man next to him must have a will for Yuan Zhao alone in his arms.

Sure enough, when the inspection minister listened carefully to the reports of several county magistrates on the disaster resistance situation and the progress of the project, in Yuan Zhao's tent, Dongfang Shuo looked at the layout inside meaningfully, and at the same time conveyed the emperor's message to the Marquis of Changle.

"Wen Tao Wuluo, the talent of warp and weft! Little Marquis, this is the Son of Heaven's own evaluation of you. Divine will be pleased with all that you have done. It's just a pity that you are too young, but you can't be awarded a high-ranking official title for the time being, I hope you can understand the concerns of the Sacred Heart! Also, at a young age, don't be sharp, learn to keep your head and cultivate obscurity, and build up momentum to raise ....... ”

Dongfang Shuo solemnly conveyed the emperor's meaning, and when Yuan Zhao nodded and thanked him, a smile appeared on his face again, and he changed his tone.

"Haha! Shibei three days, even more impressive! The little marquis's trip to the north of Xinjiang showed great strategy and courage is not inferior to that of any ancient famous general! Dongfang was on the emperor's side, and he was the first to hear the news, and those scenes of grandeur and fierceness were really amazing and enviable! It's a pity that I only hate this body as a mere scholar, and I can't follow these experiences. ”

Although Dongfang Shuo is a scholar, he is outstanding, brave and courageous, generous, and knowledgeable, in front of this little marquis who he felt close to at first sight, he never concealed his heart, and his words were very sincere.

Yuan Zhao thanked him, and even said that he didn't dare to take this reputation. briefly described their farewell to each other, and when it came to the disaster relief, Dongfang Shuo couldn't help but praise Yuan Zhao again.

The copy written by Yuan Zhao presented by Zheng at that time, Emperor Liu Che was very satisfied after reading it. In particular, the various additional benefits brought about by the opening of the Cao Canal listed by Yuan Zhao made him very excited.

It turns out that there are so many benefits to the development of water conservancy! No one has ever systematically discussed these before, so the court has never recognized the huge benefits of this, and many opportunities have been missed in vain.

And when the excited Liu Che casually handed it to the waiter and asked him to take a look at it and talk about his opinion, Dongfang Shuo just straightened his clothes and solemnly bowed.

"May Your Majesty immediately adopt this good policy, this is the cause of eternity, and it will ......!"

Therefore, Liu Che sent him to follow him today, just to make a final on-the-spot inspection to determine the promotion in the counties of the world.

Therefore, the young attendant with the mission looked very carefully everywhere, and asked in detail everywhere, and Yuan Zhao knew that he was going to report to the emperor after he returned, so he took the trouble to answer all questions.

In the spring breeze of the rising sun, the last inch of soil connecting the Wei River was finally emptied, and the huge wooden frame of the wind wheel began to rotate, and in the jubilant shouts of the crowd, the first clear stream of the Wei River slowly flowed into the Longshou Canal ......!

When the bubbling river filled the channel and rushed forward, beginning to soak into the dry fields on both sides, the tears of Ji Di, who stood on a high place and watched, soaked his clothes. Yao Shigu, Du Zhou, Yao Shang, all the officials of the three counties, etc., and 100,000 farmers and ordinary people...... No exceptions!

Jubilation, joy, celebration, thanksgiving, tears...... Everything finally fell silent, and when everyone looked for the young marquis with infinite gratitude, they only saw the back of the group that had already gone away on Chang'an Avenue.

"The most rare thing about the righteousness of the world is the word 'benevolence'. Xiao Houye's move can be called to spread great benevolence among the people. Hehe, the old man admires, admires! ”

On the way back to the city, the newly appointed Lord Tai Changqing immediately bowed his hand to Yuan Zhao, and his tone was sincere.

"Where, where! Gongsun exalted me too much. These...... Ha ha! It's just a miracle created by all the people desperately trying to survive for their own lives, but it has nothing to do with me! ”

The dry wind raised the dust under the horse's hooves, stirring the snow-white hair of the person opposite, Yuan Zhao looked at this Taichangqing named Gongsun Hong seriously, and had a hunch that this person might add a lot of trouble to what he had to do in the future!