However, this spring famine is also accompanied by drought, since last winter, there has not been a snow in Guanzhong, and there has not been a rain this spring, and the water for irrigation is even more lacking, and since last year, because of irrigation, dozens of fights have broken out in Guanzhong, an average of three days, nearly 100 people died!

It is precisely because of this that Tao Qing proposed to let Zhidu enter Chang'an, and Emperor Jing did not object.

The spring famine is not terrible, because the imperial court has its own methods, but if this large-scale drought is not solved, the people will inevitably panic, because they have lost the harvest they rely on for survival, and it is still the best to intensify the fighting.

Tao Qing frowned and rubbed his dry eyes, he was thinking about what to do and how to solve this problem.

The imperial court is not short of food for disaster relief, let alone money, so to solve the spring famine, as long as the water problem is solved, but this is not easy!

Towing the water of the Wei River? Tao Qing began to think carefully.

The Wei River, known as Weishui in ancient times, is the largest tributary of the Yellow River.

It originates from the Bird and Mouse Mountain in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, and mainly flows through Tianshui, Baoji, Xianyang, Xi'an, Weinan and other places in the Guanzhong Plain, and joins the Yellow River in Tongguan County, Weinan City.

There is the Qinling Mountains in the east and west in the south of the Wei River, and there is the Liupan Mountain barrier in the north.

The Weihe River Basin can be divided into two parts: the loess hilly and gully area in the west, and the Guanzhong Plain in the east.

Just thinking about it so simply, Tao Qing shook his head and denied the idea, not to mention whether this matter is feasible or not?

Just talking about the use of the water of the Wei River, this is a big project, a big project in ancient times means forced labor, it means the labor of the people and the loss of money, which is contrary to the political and governance of the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, Tao Qing can not make such a low-level mistake.

And in ancient times, a major project, especially one that needs to be done with the power of the whole country, will cause turmoil in the world, the most famous is the previous dynasty, the construction of the Great Wall, Lishan, Afang Palace, etc., do not know how to sympathize with the people, which indirectly led to the collapse of the empire.

At this time, Wang Sheng, Dou Ying, and Yuan Ang came in together, and when they saw Tao Qing frowning and thinking, Wang Sheng couldn't help but wonder: "What is Tao Gong worried about?" It's not because..."

Before the word "Chao Wrong" in Wang Sheng's words was finished, Tao Qing sighed: "It's not because of him, but because of the spring famine in Guanzhong, accompanied by the drought, dozens of armed fights have broken out among the people for water sources.

Although Tao Qing didn't finish speaking, Dou Ying and the three of them understood the meaning of his words, after all, the Western Han Dynasty at this time was really troubled internally and externally.

To solve this matter, Tao Qing has the responsibility to solve it, if it is not a mishandling, then the resignation is certain, you must know that Chao Cuo and others are watching from the sidelines, wishing that he would make a mistake.

"The three of you are always talented, can you help the old man tide over the difficulties?" Tao Qing said.

Dou Ying and the three of them glanced at each other, and then said together: "The prime minister is serious, do we dare to do our best?" ”

Then the four of them began to discuss the feasibility of the method in detail.

During this period, Yuan Ang also proposed to use the water of the Wei River, but Tao Qing expressed his concerns, and Yuan Ang could not do anything, because he also agreed with Tao Qing's reasons.

After another moment, Wang Sheng sighed and said, "That being the case, I'm afraid I can only ask for rain." ”

Tao Qing, Dou Ying, and Yuan Ang thought about it, and they all nodded thoughtfully, if this is simply an incredible thing now, and the life and death of the people are stored in the uncertain God, then this government is probably going to end.

However, in ancient times, this was very marketable, in the year of great disasters and droughts, the imperial court organized to ask for rain, even if there was no rain, the people were very understanding, and even participated in the rain.

The major affairs of the country are in worship and Rong. This is the point clearly made in "Left Turn".

In ancient times, the explanation was that the great things of the state were sacrifices and wars.

In modern terms, the major affairs of the country lie in science and religion, as well as in military strength.

Asking for rain while providing disaster relief was a means and measure for controlling drought in ancient times.

Disaster relief gives the people food, and asking for rain gives the people an ethereal spiritual sustenance.

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Besides, Chao Buzhi and Zhao Shi talked about it again, and then Chao Buzhi said: "How is Zhang Tang prepared?" Although the drama hero didn't say it explicitly, he came to the house three times a day, obviously urging us to deal with Lu Qiuchao's matter in disguise. ”

Zhao Sheyan smiled when he heard this: "Lu Qiuchao is a man, and Zhao also admires it very much, but we can't directly intervene in this matter, so we can only push it silently, otherwise once we are alerted by the other party, it will not be good." ”

"As for the drama Meng, next time Zhao will go and explain to him."

"That's very good." Chao Buzhi nodded.

"Mr. Zhao, what do you say about the spring famine and drought, how will Prime Minister Tao deal with it?" Chao Buzhi asked.

Zhao Shi pondered for a while and said: "It is impossible to build water conservancy, and it is too late, after all, the effect is also very slow, and now the court and the people want immediate results." ”

Chao Buzhi suddenly understood, this is also the same as the future city, city, not repair, down, water, the same truth, because it is slow to take effect, not political achievements.

Then Zhao Shi said: "The major affairs of the country are in worship and Rong. ”

Hearing this, Chao Buzhi sighed faintly, and then stood with his hands behind his back, looking out the window.

By this time the sky had already darkened, and the moon was rising, and the bright moonlight was shining on the ground like mercury.

Looking at the little light in the dark night, Chao Buzhi sighed suddenly.

Zhao Shi glanced at Chao Bu strangely, and said: "Chao Gong, now that we are ready to go, the victory will be in our hands, why do you sigh frequently?" ”

Zhao Shi really doesn't know that whether he is watching TV dramas or reading history, what Chao Buzhi hates the most is those who pull their hind legs, regardless of black and white and blue and red, just people who fight for the sake of struggle, such as the party struggle in the Northern Song Dynasty and the last years of the Ming Dynasty.

Although Tao Qing has not made great achievements today, he can also be called conscientious, and now he is presiding over the spring famine in Guanzhong, and the imperial court can be described as a three-front battle, Tao Qing still plays some indispensable roles.

But what Chao Buzhi is doing now is to drag Tao Qing down, what is the difference between it and the party?

Chao Buzhi thought for a while and said: "At some point, people will always be forced by the situation and slowly become the person you once hated very much. ”

Zhao Shi couldn't figure it out, he was going to do it, where did Chao Buzhi get so much emotion, did Chao Buzhi want to give up?

Zhao Shi was organizing language how to dissuade Chao Buzhi, when he heard Chao Buzhi continue: "Inform Zhang Tang that he can do it, so let's see off Prime Minister Tao Cheng tonight with the bright moon of ancient and modern sages!" ”

Zhao Sheyan was stunned and looked up at Chao Buzhi, but Chao Buzhi was already gone, leaving only a faint back under the bright moon.