My Cousin is So Weak

Chapter 206 Taking root in Huaijiang for people’s livelihood

"If the Marquis knew what you are capable of now, I'm afraid he would laugh heartily. Before I came, your eldest brother specifically asked me to praise less and encourage more. Now it seems that even if he is here, he will Can’t say a word no!”

"My eldest brother is like this. Every day he thinks about using a stick to produce a filial son and suppressing him to weaken his humanity."

Geng Shiming couldn't help but laugh when he saw Wang Kuan complaining like this. Then he followed Wang Kuan and looked over. He felt more and more comfortable after seeing everyone doing what they should do.

But at the same time, he also saw something different. Along the way, he could not see the look of grievance on the faces of the people of Hanzhou. It seemed that the dams were built for themselves, not for the court. It is true that they were devoured by floods. Although he was a victim, Geng Shiming was really surprised that he could have such independent thoughts.

Song Shi, who was standing on top, also glanced at the two people in the ditch. He didn't want to jump down. The place was dirty and messy. He was quite disgusted with it, but he would only keep his disgust in his heart and still have to show it on his face. Calm and calm, watching Wang Kuan with white teeth talking endlessly to Geng Shiming, he had some thoughts in his mind.

After the two of them walked along the ditch for more than half an hour, the sun was shining in the middle.

"It's almost time for dinner, but there aren't many good dishes here. Meatloaf is enough, but not much else."

When Wang Kuan spoke, the other officials who came with him looked embarrassed. Song Shi also had not experienced this kind of hardship, so the meat cake looked a little hard to swallow. On the contrary, Geng Shiming and Wang Kuan integrated well. The common people, two to one person, were well fed.

He was not afraid even if his hands were stained with oil. He just took the tissue paper and wiped it. It was impossible to tell that the two of them came from aristocratic families in Xijing City. Although Song Shi could not eat, he did not sit idle and looked at Wang Kuan. Praise started.

It's just that Wang Kuan knew very well how he behaved before, so he smiled but didn't reach his eyes. He occasionally echoed a few words, but he didn't say a word of truth.

"Have someone bring me some melons and cold water. It's such a hot day, so don't let your lords get exhausted!"

Wang Kuan gave an order, and his entourage immediately went to move the melons.

The officials who were so hungry that they were leaning back and forth finally had some hope, so one by one they refused to let go of the melon, and poured some cold water down it. Geng Shiming took a piece, took a few bites, and stopped using it. He was still thinking about it. In other places, so I said it immediately.

"Rest for a quarter of an hour, and then we continue to set off. There are still thirteen counties around the Huaijiang River that we have not been to!"

"Ah? Are you leaving again?"

Someone among the officials made a plaintive sound, but was frightened by Geng Shiming's eyes. If he didn't have some real skills, he wouldn't be able to become the leading official in this team, so he just complained until he really got up. When I went there, no one dared to say anything.

"Master Geng, why don't you let them rest here for a while, and I'll take you to see other things first."

Wang Kuan opened his mouth appropriately to help everyone out, and then he saw everyone's grateful looks towards him. Then he took Geng Shiming and left first. When he left, Song Shi also wanted to follow, but Naihe looked at them and then After reaching the ditch, I rested my mind.

Anyway, there will be opportunities in the future, so there is no rush now.

After Geng Shiming was taken away, he was a little dissatisfied at first, but then he heard Wang Kuan explain.

"I gave them melon and cold water, and they would have diarrhea after walking a few miles."

"Why?" "They are different from Mr. Geng. You know the reason better than me as to why they came here. I am afraid that the Crown Prince Song is also a drunkard who does not care about drinking. The issue of water control and embankment is related to people's livelihood. I can I don’t want these people to cause trouble.”

"You have something to hide?"

Wang Kuan smiled and realized that anyone who could be friends with his eldest brother was not stupid, so he took out a scaled-down drawing from his arms and handed it to Geng Shiming.

Geng Shiming was a little surprised at first, but he was surprised when it unfolded.

After all, Wang Kuan was from Xijing City, and his brain was more flexible than others, so during this period he was not only building canals, he even used his spare time to travel up and down the Huaijiang River and drew a relatively complete Map of the large and small ditches in the upper and lower reaches of the Huaijiang River.

Only then did he discover that the Huaijiang River originates from the Qunfeng Mountains in Qizhou, and then flows from west to east into the sea. The upper and middle reaches of this river stretch for thousands of miles, and the most serious flood disasters are in the middle and lower sections.

Especially the middle section, because the place he passed was all fertile farmland. Once it was occupied by the surge of floods, all the crops on the fertile farmland would fail or even have no harvest. Therefore, after he drew this map, he thought of some solutions.

Divide canals to release floods and divert water northward.

In this way, it can not only save the people from the dilemma of carrying water on their shoulders, but also divert the water to some drier areas and infiltrate that land into fertile farmland. This is killing three birds with one stone and benefiting the country and the people. It is a big deal, so although he has an idea, he needs more support to put it into action. It can take anywhere from three to five years to more than ten years. It is very likely that he will have to take root here for half his life.

After Geng Shiming saw the ditch marked on the drawing, he was shocked and couldn't help but look at the second son of the Marquis Mansion with admiration again.

"Do you know that if this picture is really presented to His Majesty, it will be difficult for you to return to Xijing City for the rest of your life? Are you really willing to trade your official position for public support?"

"Master Geng should know what kind of temper I have. I'm most annoyed by the officialdom. I might as well stay here to control the water in the Huaijiang River. If this is done, the people will not be affected by disasters for at least decades. I don't have an official position." It’s nothing compared to that!”

Geng Shiming admired him endlessly. This is a good official who has the people and the world in his heart!

So he put the drawing away in the bamboo tube, and then assured him calmly.

"I will definitely present this picture to His Majesty to facilitate this matter. You are worthy of such an achievement that will leave a name for generations to come!"

After saying that, he bowed to Wang Kuan and cupped his fists. You must know that Master Geng is also a stubborn person. Sometimes he may not even agree with what his father says, but at this moment he agrees with everything Wang Kuan says.

Wang Kuan smiled and returned the salute, and then said.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Geng. By the way, I wonder how Prince Chun is doing during your journey?"

"He is quite well-behaved. I thought the prince might not be able to endure this hardship, but fortunately he has never started to cause trouble, so it's okay."

"Brother Geng, listen to my advice. This person is not a good person. He broke off the engagement and married another. Then he left the imperial concubine and returned to her parents' home, and attached himself to the daughter of the Zhao family. He is so disrespectful of others when working in the back house. Don’t mention anything else, so you’d better pay more attention!”