The plague of locusts is raging, and it is impossible to calm it down for a while.

But with the methods provided by Hua Xiong, and the draconian decrees he issued, officials everywhere worked hard to control the locusts.

In this way, at least the trend of locust infestation has been suppressed.

The people of Yuzhou, Yanzhou and other places have begun to re-cultivate the land.

In the official documents sent from all over the country, in addition to reporting the situation, they praised the lord even more.

In some places, the people spontaneously built the Immortal Shrine for the Lord. ”

Xun Yu smiled.

"How can I let the people build me a shrine of eternal life."

Hua Xiong couldn't laugh or cry.

"I think the merits of the lord are no less than those of the sages."

Xun Yu said seriously.

"Yes, whether it's crop seeds, or the New Deal,

Or open a school to teach children for free, which is a move for the benefit of the country and the people.

The people built the Immortal Shrine for the Lord, which is also their love and admiration for the Lord. ”

Li Ru said with a smile.

"Yes, those ancient sages are not as good as the lord."

Zhou Cang laughed and patted his ass on the side.

Hua Xiong couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

He put aside the official document in his hand, changed the conversation, and asked,

"What do you think about the drought in Yuzhou in recent days?"

Everyone looked at each other.

They didn't expect that Huaxiong's thinking jumped so fast, and he jumped directly from the locust plague to the drought.

"Drought, like locust plagues, is a natural disaster.

There is no way to do this, the imperial court can only provide disaster relief. ”

Xun Yu said with a frown.

The others nodded their heads in agreement.

"I have a plan to solve the drought."

Hua Xiong said with a smile.

Everyone couldn't help but be stunned, and a look of doubt flashed on their faces.

Tackling the drought?

How is this possible.

You must know that floods, droughts, and locust plagues can be called the three major natural disasters in ancient times.

The ancients had underdeveloped productive forces, and in the face of these three natural disasters, they could only allow them to develop.

As a result, the people suffered and the society was in turmoil.

"My lord has any clever plans, tell me quickly."

Xun Yu, who has always paid attention to people's livelihood, couldn't help but urge.

"In the land of China, there are many droughts in the north and floods in the south.

If we can bring water from the south to the north, won't the problem of drought be solved? ”

Hua Xiong said with a smile.

"In this way, there will be no more floods and the problem of drought will be solved.

Without drought, there is no room for locusts to reproduce and develop, so it can be said that they kill three birds with one stone! ”

"My lord, although this method sounds good, how to implement it?"

Xun Yu asked.

"Quite simply, we can build several large reservoirs in the south to store water.

At the same time, dig a grand canal from north to south to transport water from the south to the north! ”

Everyone present was so surprised that they couldn't keep their mouths shut.

Such a plan is simply unheard of!

There was a dead silence in the lobby, and everyone was in thought.

Xun Yu was the first to react and nodded,

"I think this plan is feasible."

"I think it's possible, but the problem is that it's too much work."

Cai Yong said hesitantly,

"We just experienced a drought, and the treasury is afraid that it will not be able to come up with so much money."

Hua Xiong chuckled,

"Of course, such a large-scale project cannot be completed overnight.

We can do it in sections, starting with the construction from Luoyang City to the Nanyang County area.

As for the emptiness of the treasury, Yuzhou, Yanzhou and other places have to carry out disaster relief anyway.

Then let's use work for relief, which can not only solve the famine, but also complete the project. ”

Hua Xiong's words made everyone's eyes shine.

If it's a cash-for-work, it's a double win!

If such a grand canal is really dug out, the people will no longer have to suffer from droughts, floods, and locust plagues in the future!

This is a merit in the present and a move for the future!

If you can participate in it, I am afraid that you will be able to go down in history!

Everyone's eyes became hot.

"In addition to this, there are other benefits to building the Grand Canal."

Hua Xiong said with a smile.

Everyone was stunned and looked at him in surprise.

"In order to pacify the south in the future and strengthen the imperial court's management of the south, this Grand Canal must also be built."

Hua Xiong said softly.

His words shocked everyone again.

Yes, if there is such a Grand Canal, it will be extremely convenient for the north and south to communicate in the future.

At that time, there is no need to be afraid of the southern gate lord clan and confront the imperial court.

There is no need to worry about the officials of the state capitals, who support their own troops, and there is a situation where the princes are in droves today.

"The lord's idea is really too advanced."

"Such a plan, subordinates dare not think of it.

However, the lord was able to come up with it, and even provided a practical plan.

The subordinates are admired! ”

Everyone was amazed by Hua Xiong's idea.

In fact, Huaxiong also got inspiration from the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the Sui and Tang dynasties and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in later generations.

He combined the two projects to form this plan.

As long as this plan can be implemented, then the droughts, floods, and locust plagues that plagued the ancients in the future can be solved!

"Do you think this plan is feasible now?"

Hua Xiong said with a smile.

"Such a plan that benefits the country and the people, killing many birds with one stone, of course, is feasible!"

Xun Yu was the first to stand up and make a statement.

"Lord, please rest assured, even if the treasury is empty, I will let the officials tighten their belts and complete this project!"

Cai Yong also agreed.

Just kidding, if Huaxiong's plan can be carried out successfully, then Dahan will be even more prosperous and powerful!

How could the crowd object?

So in the unanimous agreement, the plan for the Grand Canal was decided.

"It's just a pity, there's no way to solve Yuan Shao."

Jia Xu suddenly sighed.

"yes, this dog thief can survive for a while."

Xu Huang was also unwilling.

The imperial court had just destroyed the locust plague and was about to dig the Grand Canal, and there was no way to start a war for at least three or five months.

"Actually, you don't have to feel sorry," Hua Xiong laughed, "This morning the Military Intelligence Department got information that Yuan Shao is dead. ”

The eyes of those present widened suddenly.

"Is this true?"

Zhou Cang said with a look of surprise.

"Of course it's true." Guo Jia nodded with a smile and said, "Not only that, Yuan Tan has already led the army back to Jizhou, and all the territory of Qingzhou has been occupied by General Taishi. ”

"This ...... It's a double blessing! ”

Jia Xu and others couldn't help but be overjoyed.

After Yuan Shao retreated from the defeat of the White Horse, he was angry and sick.

As a result, within a few days, he died.

He made a will to let his youngest son Yuan Shang take his place.

When the eldest son Yuan Tan heard such news, how could he be willing to give up?

So he wrote to the court, expressing his willingness to obey the court's orders.

While leading the army back to Jizhou, he had a stalemate with his younger brother Yuan Shang.