Chapter 54: The Floods in Jiangzhou
"Dye'er, there has been a concert recently, saying that the heavy rain in the Jiangzhou area for more than a month has caused the river embankment to be washed away by the flood, the flood is overflowing, and the people in the Jiangzhou area are struggling to make a living.
In the imperial study, Chu Duan looked at Chu Xiuran and said with a straight face.
Since Chu Xiuran is going to ascend to the throne in the future, he naturally has to strategize for state affairs.
Hearing this, Chu Xiuran pondered for a moment, looked at Chu Duan, and said:
"Erchen thinks that Dasikong Li Lei is in charge of various projects and water conservancy, and I am afraid that no one in the DPRK is better at repairing the river embankment than him, so Erchen proposed that the repair of the Jiangzhou river embankment can be handed over to Dasikong."
"Well, you go on."
Chu Duan nodded, not negating Chu Xiuran's opinion.
"As for this disaster relief, Erchen thinks that it can be handed over to Da Situ Yuhao to do."
Chu Xiuran said his opinion vigorously:
"First of all, Da Situ Yu Hao's ancestral home is originally from Jiangzhou, and he is relatively clear about the boundaries of Jiangzhou, and secondly, Da Situ is in charge of the household registration of the fields in various places, taxes and salaries and all financial matters, so Erchen thinks that it is more appropriate to hand over this disaster relief and relief matter to Da Situ."
After Chu Xiuran finished speaking his opinion, he lowered his head and lowered his eyes, waiting for the emperor's decision.
In fact, he also knew very well in his heart that the reason why his father asked him to decide the person in charge of the Jiangzhou flood was for two reasons.
One is to see what he thinks about it, and the other is to see who he would recommend to do it.
The collusion between officials in the DPRK and China is the norm, and in addition, this opening of a warehouse for disaster relief is not a trivial matter, if the wrong person is accidentally used, there will only be a handful of disaster food that reaches the hands of the refugees.
At that time, the disaster relief matters that were originally intended to stabilize the people's hearts and minds have made the people's livelihood miserable and full of complaints, and the gains outweigh the losses.
Hearing this, Chu Duan nodded and said in agreement:
"Okay, then according to your wishes, send Li Lei and Yu Hao to do this, and you will be the supervisor and supervise them then."
Speaking of this, Chu Duan paused, and then said:
"I will arrange for Han'er to go to Jiangzhou with you to deal with this flood."
Originally, Chu Duan said that he didn't have much opinion on letting him be the supervisor, but as soon as he heard Chu Xiuhan, why did his father send Chu Xiuhan together......
"The retainers take the order."
Even if he had objections in his heart, Chu Xiuran swallowed it back, he could still tell what to say and what not to say.
"Okay, you stand down!"
After the matter was settled, Chu Duan let Chu Xiuran retreat.
"The retainers retired."
After saluting Chu Duan, Chu Xiuran went straight out of the imperial study.
As soon as Chu Xiuran left, Chu Duan picked up his pen and began to write something, for a moment.
"Gonggong Zhang, you go and send this holy decree to the Han Palace."
Chu Duan handed over the things he had just written to Gonggong Zhang.
"The old slave obeys."
Gonggong Zhang took the holy decree and said:
"The emperor asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to go to this Jiangzhou with His Royal Highness the King of Han, but he already has an idea in his heart?"
After all, he has been by Chu Duan's side for decades, and for the emperor's words and deeds, Gonggong Zhang can still figure out some eyebrows.
Hearing this, the emperor sighed and said:
"Father-in-law Zhang, what do you think of my two sons?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is shrewd and capable, and his actions are decisive, His Royal Highness the King of Han is clear and resourceful, these two princes are good."
Father-in-law Zhang praised heartily.
Chu Duan nodded and said:
"Sooner or later, I will have to hand over to the younger generations, what about dyeing? is the eldest son, and he is the best candidate to be the prince, but if he wants to be in charge of the world, Ran'er's temperament is too impulsive, and he may not be able to fight the old foxes in the court. ”
Speaking of this, Chu Duan paused, and then said:
"As for Han'er, since the death of Concubine Li Ai, this child has been bullied a lot in the palace, I have always felt ashamed of him, but this child has a firm heart, when he was thirteen years old, he personally asked for orders to guard the border pass, Han'er guarded the border pass for a few years, killed countless enemies, repelled the barbarians of various departments, and made outstanding achievements, Han'er has been resourceful and clever since he was a child, and he is the best one among all my sons."
"His Royal Highness the King of Han is indeed good."
Wen Neng Anbang, Wu Neng Dingguo, among all the princes, all of them are used to being at ease in this capital, I am afraid that none of them can match Chu Xiuhan.
"Go ahead! Send this decree over. ”
The emperor said to Gonggong Zhang, and at the same time stood up, ready to walk out, but as soon as he got up from the chair, he suddenly found that his head was dizzy, and his body was unstable with a center of gravity, and he fell back into the chair.
This move frightened Gonggong Zhang a lot, and Gonggong Zhang, who had planned to leave the imperial study to issue a holy decree, heard this movement, and immediately turned back and came to Chu Duan with a nervous face:
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? Come on, quickly announce the imperial doctor. ”
Grandpa Zhang opened his throat and shouted outside the door.
Chu Duan sat down on the chair, settled down, waved his hand to Gonggong Zhang, and said:
"I'm fine, it's all old problems, just take a rest."
He had this headache a few years ago, and at the beginning, it was only once every three or five months, but recently, this headache has become more and more frequent.
"Your Majesty, the old slave will help you go back to the Heart Cultivation Hall to rest first! Yes? ”
Seeing Chu Duan's tired appearance, as if he was suddenly old, Grandpa Zhang was also unspeakably distressed.
Chu Duan didn't speak, just nodded slightly.
Gonggong Zhang gently lifted Chu Duan up from the chair and walked in the direction of the Heart Cultivation Palace.
"Serve the emperor well, put your mind smart, if there is anything, immediately pass it to the imperial doctor, understand?"
After settling Chu Duan in the Heart Cultivation Palace, Gonggong Zhang commanded the little eunuch waiting outside the door.
"The little one understands, please rest assured."
The little eunuch lowered his eyes and replied respectfully.
Seeing the little eunuch's reaction, Gonggong Zhang nodded with satisfaction, and after ordering the little eunuch, Gonggong Zhang left the Palace of Nourishing Hearts, and now he has to rush to the Hanwang Mansion to do the things that the emperor has explained.
"Chu Xiuhan, are you sure you don't want to see your little concubine?"
In Jinlan Garden, Xiao Ruoxi sat on the couch and munched on apples leisurely, while casually asking Chu Xiuhan, who was concentrating on reading.
She didn't know if Chu Xiuhan's head was caught by the door or what, she didn't need a good study, but she had to go to her Jinlan Garden to read a book.
Originally, this Jinlan Garden was not big, and it was not enough for her activities, but now it is good, and a small piece of land has to be split out for Chu Xiuhan to read.
In this regard, she also protested to Chu Xiuhan, but Chu Xiuhan's next words almost made her vomit blood with anger.
"Oh? Does the princess think this Jinlan Garden is too small? Limo ordered to go down and expand this Jinlan Garden to the east by another acre of land tomorrow. ”