"I have also thought about it. No matter what, we must find a way to collect supplies. If we cannot use a batch of military supplies, we must not let the people suffer." Qin Huaidao said.
This is Qin Huaidao's last trump card.
Hearing this argument, Li Jing was shocked. You must know that even this year, the military's supplies are barely sufficient. If grain and grass supplies are drawn from the army, I am afraid that the army's grain and grass supplies will be exhausted without waiting until the end of the year.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this." Li Jing stopped him.
Qin Huaidao knew what he was thinking and comforted him: "Don't worry, dear, as long as you survive the Yellow River disaster, I will have my own solution. At this time, let's tide over the difficulties together with the people."
After hearing this, several people said nothing more, after all, they couldn't think of a better way.
What's more, the king values the people, which is a good thing.
Under heavy pressure, this year is bound to be a sad year. Fortunately, with the five important ministers of the Ministry of State and the unity of all ministries and departments, Qin Huaidao believes that no matter how great the difficulties are, the Han Dynasty can survive.
Several important ministers also couldn't help but have their own thoughts.
Fortunately, the Han Dynasty captured Li Tai one year in advance. If a disaster occurred during Li Tai's reign, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Thanks to your Majesty being here, the people of the Han Dynasty can try their best to reduce disaster losses. God bless the Han Dynasty." Fang Xuanling sighed.
Qin Huaidao also sighed: "I am also lucky to have you. No matter what the floods in the Yellow River will be, I will ensure that the people will advance and retreat together."
"Next, I ask you to work hard and strive to create more life for the people."
When the rain subsided, Fang Xuanling and others dispersed in the Manlu Hall. At this time, Qin Huaidao received more serious information.
The arrival of the rainy season is not regional, but nationwide!
There are two major rivers in the country, one is the Yellow River and the other is the Yangtze River!
He has been paying attention to the flood danger of the Yellow River, but has ignored the other big river. The state highways along the river have also been careless and ignored the possibility of floods in the Yangtze River.
By the time these reports were sent to Chang'an, the danger of the Yangtze River had already reached a critical moment.
State governments along Shannan Road, Jiangnan West Road, Jiangnan East Road and Huainan Road reported that the water level of the Yangtze River surged and the flow speed accelerated. Along the river to Dongting Lake, the peak water level of Poyang Lake was obviously higher and the high water level lasted longer. Although the Jingjiang River Levee was not
It was an emergency, and the water level was close to the height of the floods in the late Sui Dynasty.
Looking at the heavy rain that had not stopped yet, Qin Huaidao had an ominous premonition in his heart.
I am afraid that this rain will continue for dozens of days. If this is the case, the materials originally prepared in advance to deal with the Yellow River floods will not be enough, and the Yellow River floods may develop into floods in the entire basin due to this continuous heavy rain!
He quickly ordered his secretary to draft the edict and send it to all directions.
All states and governments along the river basin evacuated as soon as they could, and went to high ground wherever they could. All property and food were transferred in advance to cope with this once-in-a-millennium flood.
The express galloped, and the Han Banner messengers rushed from Chang'an to all parts of the country. Some entered Henan Prefecture, some entered the inner roads of the Pass, and some rushed to the east and west roads south of the Yangtze River. They raced to death of many horses day and night, just for the sake of
Communicate His Majesty's will as soon as possible.
Lanzhou Prefecture.
Chen Wang, Jingzhi and Jiang Yusheng have been staying at Lanzhou Dam for more than half a month. Together with the river worker Wang Heng and many river workers and government soldiers, they blocked many flood peaks from crossing the border. During this period, they also received a steady stream of supplies from the court, in accordance with His Majesty's decree.
, in addition to the large amounts of grain being placed on high mountains far away from Lanzhou's embankments, the sacks that were delivered were also filled with earth and rocks, only to be used to fight floods when needed.
After receiving the imperial edict, Chen Wang breathed a sigh of relief. His Majesty's choice of direction was indeed the same as his. Fortunately, he ordered the people in Lanzhou Prefecture to evacuate backwards early, so a lot of trouble was saved.
Thinking of this, he asked Jing Zhiyi beside him: "How are the people in Lanzhou evacuating?"
"This?" Jingzhi didn't pay much attention to this matter. He had been working hard to repair the embankment for many days. How could he have time to care about the aftermath? He quickly sent someone to Lanzhou Prefecture to inquire about the situation. When the news came back, both of them were shocked.
It turned out that the people of Lanzhou Prefecture saw that the road was difficult to walk due to the heavy rain, and learned that Chen Wang, the governor of Lanzhou Prefecture, personally led the government soldiers to the embankment to provide support. They thought the problem was not serious, so the evacuation was delayed. After more than half a month, the number of evacuated people was less than half.
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Some people from surrounding counties and towns even believed that flooding would not reach Lanzhou Prefecture, so they came to Lanzhou from other places. As a result, more people lived here.
Chen Wang, who had bad thoughts, handed over all the embankments to Jing Zhiyi and Jiang Yusheng, and led his trusted followers back to Lanzhou Prefecture. He could foresee that the floods would be severe this year, and if the people were not moved away, there would be a catastrophe.
After Chen Wang left, there was gradually a strange sound among the government troops who had been working in the rain for many days.
On this day, several government soldiers did not go to the embankment, but gathered quietly in the wooden house under the embankment, plotting something. The leader was the one who was leading the army.
Joining the army, his original name was Qian Zhi. He was originally from Lanzhou. His family had many rich and powerful relatives. His position as joining the army in Lanzhou was promoted by many relatives and friends. He originally thought that he could enjoy it after joining the army, but he didn't.
Thinking that when they met Chen Wang and Jing Zhiyi, who were patriotic and loving people, it was okay to endure some hardships on weekdays, but now they were asked to go up the embankment and obey the instructions of those mud-legged people.
In his opinion, how decent is it?
"Joining the army, do you think Mr. Fu Yin and Mr. Biejia are sick? We are all Han soldiers. We eat military rations, carry swords, guns, and swords. We are engaged in fighting. We are usually asked to do odd jobs.
Now you are still asking us to do these jobs?" Some soldiers complained.
Another soldier took over the conversation: "That is, you said that the embankment was to protect the people, so we did it, but those mud-legged people are of low status, and asking us to follow their orders, isn't it putting the cart before the horse?"
Qian Zhi, who joined the army in Lanzhou, didn't think so. He said: "I have observed that the river workers can only do mending. It is so simple. You and I can't do it? Since everyone has the same idea, I will find Mr. Jing."
, and asked him to separate the government soldiers and the river workers to take charge of a section of the embankment. I want to see whether the embankment that the river workers are responsible for is strong, or whether the embankment that we and the government soldiers are responsible for is stronger."
"Okay, I'll wait for your support."
"What Mr. Jun is right is right!"
The soldiers present responded one after another without any hesitation.
"Since everyone agrees, let's go!" Qian Zhi led these soldiers and walked toward the dam aggressively. At this time, Jing Zhiyi was discussing the possibility of later floods with Jiang Yusheng.
But I heard a roaring sound in the distance.
"Brothers, I quit. We, the soldiers of the government, have a noble status. Why should we be subordinate to the river workers? Where is your respect?"