Changfeng Thousands of Miles End Han Song

Chapter 937 Officials, Parents of the People

"Your Majesty's atonement." At this time, Cheng Wanli did not dare to promise Lu Qian that a section of the river embankment in Muzhou City would be fine.

Opposite Muzhou City is Shenquan Town, and across from Shenquan Town is the intersection of Anjiang and Qingxi.The reason for the construction of the sub-dam project is because the water level there rises sharply during the rainy season.But now the sub-dam project has not been completed, and the birds are useless.If the water potential at the confluence really broke down the embankment of Shenquan Town and affected the diversion dam, the loss would not be small.

The governor of Muzhou probably thought the same way, so he proposed to create a gap in the upper reaches of the Anjiang River to reduce the pressure at the confluence and reduce the risk of the diversion dam.That part of the dam hasn't been built yet, and once it crosses the water, it's all over.What a loss!It’s just that this is really what it is.

But having said that, as the local magistrate of Muzhou, the prefect of Muzhou knows the water conditions in Muzhou well. If it is not a last resort, how dare he take such a big offense?

This matter seems to be a proposal, and it seems that it can be discussed further.

In reality?
It's no wonder that Emperor Lu didn't get angry and got angry, and he immediately asked Cheng Wanli to sit on the wax.

The construction of the water reduction dam was an invention created by Emperor Lu himself. In the narrow part of the river, another large canal was opened to divert and divert the water during the flood season, and it was usually used for irrigation.The effect is remarkable, and there have been many constructions in various places since it came out.

"Why did the imperial court build dams?" Water reduction dams are also river control projects. "The reason is not to open the door and use the people's living place as a flood discharge area, and to prevent the people from suffering from floods. It is very simple to open the door, but the villages, people, houses, cattle and sheep are all covered. It flows eastwards. How long will it take for relief from the imperial court to be restored?"

Lu Qian naturally has the sense to discard the small and take the big when necessary.But how will the loss of the 'flood area' be compensated?
People are equal, so why exchange their interests for the interests of people in Muzhou City or Shenquan Town?

The flood is merciless, and once the dam opening is opened, the people in the flood discharge area will have to be transferred urgently. The loss is so great that it cannot be compensated by the imperial court's relief and tax exemption.

"Then...?" Cheng Wanli secretly glanced at the second assistant Xiao Jiasui, the first assistant had already gone to Hubei to sit in charge.

With continuous floods, the water level of the Yangtze River has risen sharply, and there was a storm of flood discharge in northern Hubei earlier. How can Xu Guanzhong still sit comfortably in Jinling City?

"Your Majesty, calm down. I think that the local officials in Muzhou should be the most informed about the water situation. I think it's best to reply quickly and let them make their own decisions. Don't hesitate, so that the water situation will flood and the loss will be even greater."

Xiao Jiasui speaks really well and kicks the ball directly.

Although this matter is related to the face of Emperor Lu, the water conditions in Muzhou are also related to the lives and property safety of hundreds of thousands of people in Muzhou.Which of the two is more important, in the Tang and Song dynasties, the former should be the most important; but in the Lu Qi Dynasty, Xiao Jiasui believed that Emperor Lu cared more about the latter.

And since the prefect of Muzhou made such a memorial, he should know what it means!
Things have reached such a point, let him play his final role, and then wait for the consequences at his own risk.

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Hangzhou governor's yamen.

As the political center of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, at this critical moment, it is naturally brightly lit.It's just that Li Guang, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, has long since ceased to sit in Hangzhou, only Fu Wang Lu Wan is there.Chen Wang Luchuan and Li Guang, governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province, had already braved the wind and rain and galloped to Muzhou after receiving the dispatch from Muzhou.

"Li Xianggong, you know that the construction of the Shenquan Water Reduction Dam has taken more than a year and cost nearly one million. It includes hundreds of thousands of donations from all walks of life in Muzhou. It is about to be completed. How can I bear to let it fall short? What if? If the project is washed away by water, not only will the hugely expensive diversion dam be wasted, more than a hundred villages and thousands of hectares of farmland on the other side will also be submerged, and thousands of people will lose their homes. Moreover, the area there is very vast. , it’s probably too late to inform the people to evacuate now. That’s why I made this decision.”

"However, thirty miles from Zhoucheng to Anjiang, there are many low-lying lands and few living people. Moreover, most of the middle-aged people in the village have already protected the embankment on the river. As long as the notice is given, the old, weak, women and children will be evacuated. It can ensure that no one dies in the flood, and as for the loss of houses, livestock and other property, the lower officials will guarantee to pay full compensation even if they pawn their pants. Therefore, the benefits of breaking up there and diverting and reducing floods far outweigh the disadvantages.”

"It rains continuously in Muzhou, the water level in Anjiang and Qingxi keeps rising, and the water level outside Muzhou city changes three times a day. If it's not a crisis, you really can't neglect it. Otherwise, why bother to cut off your future?" Lu Ren said bitterly. If the emperor's face is lost, how can it be good?He no longer thinks about his future.

"There are people in both places, and they are all your Majesty's subjects. Wherever the breach will be carried out to reduce floods and the loss will be minimal, that should be the place. I dare you to ask your husband to think again."

If so, before the reply letter to Muzhou from Jinling City arrived in Muzhou, a hole in the embankment of Anjiang River had been artificially dug.

"Your Highness is righteous, and my husband is righteous." If it weren't for Yu etiquette, Lu Ren would have knelt down and bowed to Lu Chuan and Li Guang!

Lu Chuan frowned and looked at Li Guang. This man was a good official who cared about him. From him, Lu Chuan seemed to be able to see the figure of the old chief assistant Zong Ze who had died of illness for several years.He really didn't want to see Li Guang's future ruined.

"Li Xianggong should not argue with Xiao Wang." He should bear the crime of breaking the flood, he is his son.Even if you know that you will sweep the old man's face and make him angry, you don't have to worry about being cut down.

"Your Highness, don't be stubborn. I am the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and I am the parent of the people in Muzhou. I have full power to deal with the difficulties of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. If there are any crimes and faults, I will also bear the responsibility." Li Guang thought a lot in his heart, but when he When the resolution is made, all the thousands of miscellaneous thoughts will disappear.

"After the order is passed, the officials of the Muzhou government office will immediately go to the designated flood diversion area and inform the people to evacuate. I will evacuate everyone without leaking out of the area. After dark, the dike will be released to release the water."

Li Guang's decision spread immediately in Muzhou City.

The embankment outside the city, the headquarters.

"Father!" Li Mengchun, who was less than ten years old, looked at his father with puzzlement in his heart.Li Guang, his father took the initiative to endorse Lu Ren. Isn't that self-defeating?
Li Mengchun is the third son of Li Guang. His two older brothers are already working abroad, while the younger brother is still young, so he is the only one who always accompanies Li Guang.

Li Mengchun, who had been staying on the embankment the whole time, was in a daze when he heard that his father had endorsed Lu Ren and opened the flood hole, and he almost didn't plunge into the mud.

Isn't it all right?

Li Mengjun's first reaction after standing up straight was to stop his father and ask him not to be stupid.But he soon realized that it was too late.

The cauldron has already reached the top of Li's family, and it's too late to say anything.

He could even imagine the scene where the emperor in Jinling City, Long Yan, was furious after hearing the news, and then his father, who had a career that was both forward and backward, soon returned to his hometown in a relaxed state.Please, please, don't be merciless, the emperor will wipe out his family's title.

As one of the earliest frontier officials in the Lu Qi Dynasty, Li Guang only received the title of "Cheng Ji Zi" because he had no martial arts skills - his family was descended from the Li Tang clan, and the ancestral home of the Li Tang clan was Cheng Ji in Longxi.

Viscount, this is already precious.

You can understand the meaning of this "viscount" by looking at the number of nobles after the founding of the People's Republic of China.It can at least ensure the prestigious status of the Li family.

However, now that the situation is irreversible, Li Mengchun will not go to find his father to make a fuss, just for nothing, people will see it as a joke and look down on their Li family.It also makes those beneficiaries feel dissatisfied.Could Li Mengchun be such an unwise person?

Li Guang came to the embankment outside the city in the afternoon, father and son met, and Li Mengchun began to explain his thoughts.

In the end, the one who greeted him was Li Guang who angrily reprimanded him: "Sinister!"

"All the books have been read into the stomach of a dog. How could I, Li Guang, give birth to such an evil as you!?"

He, Li Guang, dare not say that he is a perfect man in his life, but he is by no means a mediocre man who is greedy for fame and fortune.Why did Li Mengchun, the son who had been by his side for two years, go astray?

Li Guang suddenly thought about his mistake. He was really wrong. Otherwise, why didn't he realize that his son had taken the wrong path?
However, it is better to put down this introspection first. Li Guang, holding the bamboo whip in his hand and his eyes gleaming, thinks that his top priority is to teach his son a lesson first!
"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Nie Zhan, please remember that officials are the parents of the people!"

(End of this chapter)