seven steps

Yellow River

After Yinhu left, Baoshou thought for a while and turned to Prince Yu and said, "Ama, how sacred is this eighth elder brother? His mature heart is incomparable even for an older brother. At this age, he can see through the emperor's grace. But It's rare that Ah Ma likes him so much."

Prince Yu laughed and said, "You know this child's mother. When I was young, I met Ama in Mingzhu's mansion. She was extremely intelligent at that time. To put it bluntly, it is a pity that such a woman is married into the palace. Presumably he inherited his mother's intelligence, not to mention the bullying he suffered in the palace when he was a child is enough for him to see clearly."

Bao Shou nodded secretly when he heard this, but he felt that such a person is indeed a pity, if he was born in a wealthy family, it would definitely be better than being born in an emperor's family.

Before the news had passed, news of the flooding of the Yellow River began to spread over there.

Xin Sixia in the 40th year of Kangxi.In April Wuwu Shuo Ding Wei.Gao Chengjue, the governor of Anhui, reported to Sizhou and other places, all of which were flooded.The Great Scholars of Shangyu said that if the six dams are blocked, the water will inevitably flow there.If you rule the east, you will be destroyed by the west.The people of the two sides are all one. When I looked at the river, I saw that the water of the Gaojia Weir was three feet higher than the flat ground beside the embankment.The water in Huai'an is nine feet higher than the ground.Today the water in Gaojia Weir is five feet higher than the ground.All in all, the water is higher than the ground, and it has reached sixty-seven feet, so it is not dangerous.Today's reliance is Di Er.Although the embankment is extremely strong, there is no risk of accidents for security.If the water from Gaojia Weir is drained a little bit, how can the clear water come out of this embankment? If it can last for a year or two without flooding, the clear water will clean up the floating sand and the river bottom will gradually deepen. It's okay.Zhang Penghe, governor of Xuyi, Sizhou, was flooded, and Zhang Penghe, governor of Jiangnan and Jiangxi, went to investigate in person.When the former blocked the sixth dam of Gaojiayan, I thought that after the blockage, Sizhou, Xuyi and other places would be flooded. Zeng told Jiuqing that now the sixth dam is closed. Gaojiayan embankment is becoming more and more dangerous. I am thinking about it at this time. If there is an abnormal storm, Gaojiayan will be in danger, and Yangzhou, Huai'an and other places will be disaster. I think about this day and night and worry very much.Zhang Penghe and Chen Zou wrote Gaojiayan embankment, how to keep it strong, or have other good strategies for repairing it.He sent a member of the Chinese Communist Party.Go to the imperial edict.

Flooding of the Yellow River has always been a headache for the emperors of all dynasties.The water situation of the Yellow River is dangerous, and it is even more irresistible during the flood season. The disaster can extend to several provinces.Kangxi has always paid attention to flood control, and even sent officials to inspect, dredge, and build dams, but every time the flood season came, they failed to make any difference.

When Kangxi heard the report, he couldn't help rubbing his forehead, it was the Yellow River again.At this time of year, he is most afraid of hearing news from the Yellow River, most of which are disaster reports.

On this day, Kangxi called Yinhu into the Qianqing Palace.Yinhu was probably guessing in his heart that it might be because of the Yellow River problem, but he felt that it was impossible for him to be in charge of the Ministry of Industry as an official.Seeing Li Dequan standing at the door waiting for him, Yinhu walked over and cupped his hands, "Does Li Wenda know why Huang Ama replaced me?"

Li Dequan smiled and lowered his voice, "Brother Ba, don't worry, go in, Lord Long Live is just disturbed by the Yellow River, but I don't think he will be angry with Brother Ba."

Yinhu nodded, took a Hotan from his sleeve, and slipped it to Li Dequan quietly.After Li Dequan accepted it, he said, "Thank you, Brother Ba, for the reward."

Yinhu waved his hand, "Li Wenda said no thanks, Yinhu went in first."

Li Dequan had always had a good impression of this eighth elder brother. In his impression, this eighth elder brother never showed contempt in his eyes, and never treated them eunuchs like animals.How many Li Dequan would like to talk about, anyway, they are all harmless words.

When Kangxi saw Yinhu coming in, his complexion didn't improve.Continue to look at the report of the disaster with a sullen face.Without waiting for Yinhu to salute, he pointed to a seat for Yinhu directly.Yinhu knew that Kangxi had no time to talk to him now.

The maid serving inside made Yinhu a cup of tea consciously.After Yinhu had finished drinking a cup of tea, Kangxi looked at him directly, but Yinhu's heart was trembling when he looked at him.

"Yinhu, how about I asked you to escort the relief money. You belong to the Ministry of Officials, and you used to strictly investigate the officials in Jiangnan. I don't believe it. I can't manage the officialdom in Jiangnan."

"Huang Ama, is it possible that another official embezzled the food for the disaster relief? This time the disaster situation is tense, the officials in the south of the Yangtze River should not be so unscrupulous." Yinhu frowned, there should be no one who would not even save his life and want to make money. Yes, not so stupid, unless...

Seeing Kangxi frowning and sneering, he said: "They won't, the people above them will. I just asked you to knock the mountain to shake the tiger. Why, dare not go?"

Yinhu hurriedly stood up and knelt down, "My son is willing to go."

Kangxi looked at his son kneeling below, and nodded secretly, but there was nothing wrong with it on his face.Of course, Kangxi ordered Yinhu to go to the disaster area.

Hearing this news, the crown prince is most anxious. In his opinion, Yinhu is undoubtedly the elder brother's man. Whoever let him be kept by Concubine Hui can still be his own man.I really don't know that this fourth child would be discordant with himself because of him.But in the end, it's all about the bigger picture.So the prince asked someone to send a letter and a Yuan blue and white porcelain vase to Yinhu.He knew that he invited him here, and Yinhu would definitely not go according to his previous experience, so he simply showed his favor like this, just for the convenience of himself.

Yinhu received the letter and knew without opening it that you must be the names of a bunch of Jiangnan officials. What the prince did was nothing more than asking himself to sell him face.Yinhu weighed the letter and weighed it in his heart.

At this time, Wang Gui said to Yinhu outside the door, "Master, the fourth master is here."

"Please come in." Yinhu's tone was flat, he originally wanted to discuss this matter with Yinzhen.

When Yinzhen came in, his face was dark.Ever since he knew that Yinhu was going to Jiangnan, he had a dark face.How unhappy in my heart.This guy is becoming more and more lawless now. Before, he thought he was smart and knew how to avoid the edge, but now he forgot?Is the south of the Yangtze River a muddy water that he can dip into?

The water in the south of the Yangtze River is deep, and he doesn't dare to act rashly, but he is fine.Thinking of anger, I couldn't help but let it out.When Yinhu saw her, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty, and she didn't want to accept this job, but the old man was clearly forcing herself in that situation.

Yinhu didn't know how to speak, so he simply handed the letter in his hand to Yinzhen, who took it out angrily, and when he opened it, his face became even darker. "I really don't know what's wrong with you. You can take care of this kind of mess."

Yinhu sighed faintly.At this time, seeing that Yinzhen was just casually wearing a robe for home use, he thought that he came over immediately after hearing the news, and he felt a little bit of joy in his heart. "You thought I was willing to pick it up. Huang Ama called me to the Qianqing Palace alone and let me go. I was stunned at the time, and Huang Ama asked me if I was afraid to go. What do you think I will answer. This gentleman wants If I die, I have to die. He is Huang Ama, the emperor is in front and Ama is behind. I can still resist the order."

Yinzhen also knew that what he said was the truth.Huang Ama must have his own calculations, and he has no way of knowing.Just this list.Suddenly Yinzhen and Yinhu looked at each other, and they both understood something.

Kangxi's actions are nothing more than a warning to the prince, and also a "choice" for Yinhu to see whether he chooses to be with the prince, or with the elder brother, or neither side.Of course Kangxi knew that those officials in the south of the Yangtze River belonged to the prince, but Kangxi would not pay any attention to it too much, but now Kangxi was going to shake the mountain and shake the tiger.

Yinhu understood, and even smiled bitterly. It turned out that Huang Ama was never at ease with herself.With such a calculation, there really is no such thing as a free lunch.

Yinzhen couldn't help feeling sad, but he knew it was better to think about how to solve this list right now.

Yinzhen sat beside Yinhu, frowning and carefully looked at the lists.After thinking for a while, he said, "Be careful in everything after you pass by. Don't eradicate these people all at once. Just pull out a few people who go too far to make an example of others. Fourth brother will help you after a while. Fourth brother has his own way of doing this."

Yinhu heard that Yinzhen was going to the south of the Yangtze River, so why stop him, "Fourth brother can't, the water in the south of the Yangtze River is deep, it's good for the younger brother to go and explore alone, if another person is involved, it will inevitably cause trouble."

Yinzhen shook his head, and said in a calm tone, "I couldn't get away with this matter in the first place, and now I have to handle the errands I receive in the household department, and the preparation of disaster relief supplies. Even if I don't say it, Huang Ama will tell me when the time comes." Go ahead, you just need to wait for me over there now, and if you have any news, just ask Hai Dongqing to send it back."

Yinhu also knew that what Yinzhen said was reasonable, although he didn't want to drag him into the water, but he must be unavoidable, so he agreed if he wanted to, anyway, such a decision was part of Yinzhen's heart, I have absolutely no reason not to receive it.

Yinhu went to Anhui in a few days.When he left, he didn't tell Brother Jiu and Brother Ten, lest these two also follow, it would be a bad thing. Yinhu brought a copy of the list and copied a copy for Yinzhen.My heart is always uneasy.But I can only press down the uneasiness in my heart and go.

I originally thought that my flood was not particularly serious, mainly because of the corruption of the officials there, which caused the people to be displaced after the disaster.But when Yinhu saw it, he was shocked by the scene in front of him.Yinhu had never been to the disaster area before, let alone thought about what the situation would be like.When you see, not a single house is intact, not a piece of land is free from silt.Some places are even soaked in muddy flood waters.The common people looked dull and lifeless.

That is the look you have when you have lost everything, when you don't know how to survive, when you don't have any hope or purpose.When Yinhu was very young, he accidentally ran to the door of the cold palace, and saw a palace lady sitting inside, wearing a dusty palace dress, with disheveled hair. Specifically how old she is, but she still clearly remembers those pair of desperate eyes, dull and pale.Sitting like that, very peaceful and dead.