"Zhou Chang, you are an idle guy. You have never even done a heavy job, so you can brag." A young man laughed at him: "Unlike me, I worked as a river worker for at least half a year. I will stay."
"What's so great about being a river worker? I know how to do sweeps and build bluestones. If you want to control the Yellow River, you have to be my friend Yang!"
"Awesome, you guys don't need to eat even if you work? I, the Lanzhou Grain Company, are willing to provide 500 tons of grain and send it to the river embankment now."
Everyone was noisy, and within a short period of time, a small tide turned into a big tide.
After some soldiers discovered it, they quickly went to report to Chen Wang.
Chen Wang heard this and rode his horse over.
After seeing many young and strong people, my heart moved.
"Dear people of Lanzhou, the Yellow River flood is coming, and it is difficult to prevent the dams. I accept everyone's kindness, Chen. However, the dams are about to collapse. You should leave as soon as possible. Don't lose your life just for the sake of temporary pride."
He really wanted to persuade these young men to return. This was not only the backbone of the entire Lanzhou, but also the hope of the elderly people in their later years. If they were all killed here, how could he have the face to see the folks who returned to the city after the floods passed?
Unexpectedly, these young men were extremely determined.
"Master Chen, please stop trying to persuade me. We have already made up our minds. Even if we die, we are willing to advance and retreat with you."
"What's more, the Yellow River is dangerous. The dams must be very short of manpower now. I'll wait there. One more person will give us more chances to hold on. As long as everyone unites, there's no guarantee that we can come back alive. What do you think?"
The one who spoke was the leading young man. After sending his old man away, he no longer had any worries.
"No, absolutely not. You have no official status, and you are not soldiers. You are just ordinary people. I, Chen Wang, can die in the Yellow River, and these soldiers can die in the Yellow River, because our duty is to protect everyone, but if
If you die in the Yellow River, wouldn't it be a waste of what I and the other soldiers have worked so hard for?"
"Everyone listen to my advice and evacuate quickly."
The young men looked at each other in confusion, feeling Chen Wang's determination to let them evacuate. Although they were unwilling, they didn't know how to refute.
At this moment, Zhu Wushuang, the son of Zhu Mansion, stood up.
"Mr. Chen, I would like to wish Wushuang my courtesy."
Chen Wang narrowed his eyes slightly and recognized the scholar Zhu Fu. Speaking of which, he had met him several times.
The Zhu Mansion is quite prestigious in Lanzhou. There are no officials or positions in the mansion, but an ancestor became a marquis. He has made a fortune since then, and he still lives a life without worries about food and clothing.
This young master of Zhufu had read poetry and books since he was a child. However, he was unable to become an official in the Tang Dynasty because he had no official status in his family. Therefore, he never participated in the scientific examination. The first enke of the founding of the Han Dynasty was too late by the time the information reached Lanzhou.
, so he also did not participate.
At this time he stood up.
"Oh? It turns out to be Mr. Zhu from the Zhu Mansion. What's your opinion?" Chen Wang said.
"I dare not take it seriously," Zhu Wushuang said: "I have heard someone say that since His Majesty ascended the throne, he held a ten-mile state banquet to set national policies, and later set up Chang'an Daily to promote new trends of thought. The core concept is that everyone is equal in the world. I wish Wushuang
Bu Cai, today I will use His Majesty’s Holy Light to promote this new trend of thought in Lanzhou City.”
"Your Majesty wrote that everyone is equal in the world, farmers and officials are equal, merchants and marquises are equal, and beggars on the street are no different from the royal family in the palace. Everyone can treat them with courtesy and everyone can have a house.
Everyone can have clothes to live in, but the common people have no food. The court officials are not allowed to eat rice, and the common people have no clothes. The court officials can only wear rags. Only when the common people live and work in peace and contentment, and live a prosperous life, can officials be considered competent. This is what officials do for the common people.
The servant said."
"Now it seems to me that everyone is equal and has another meaning, that is, we can share this world every day. Since everyone shares this world, I wish Wushuang a share of the land under my feet, and so can the people of Lanzhou
If you, Chen, hope that Mr. Chen will devote himself to death and lead these soldiers to become heroes, don't you allow me and other common people to become heroes?"
"Do you think it is yes or no?"
Zhu Wushuang's words aroused everyone's high approval.
"Yes, I have a share in the soil beneath my feet. I can be a hero." Some people shouted.
"Master Chen, there is no need to say any more. I have made my decision. If I cannot protect the Han Dynasty with my hands, won't it be in vain that your Majesty has created a peaceful world for us?"
Everyone bowed to Chen Wang and said, "Please, Mr. Fu Yin, please help us."
Chen Wang looked at these enthusiastic people and felt excited in his heart. If everyone in the world is like this, why worry about the Yellow River not being able to be cured?
"Okay, Commander Chen will listen to the order and register the names of all the Lanzhou people who participated in the river management. I will report it to the court and express my merits one by one!"
"promise."
Just when Commander Chen was about to execute the order, Zhu Wushuang said: "No, in the name of ordinary people, I won't bother Your Majesty. At worst, if you die on the river embankment, you can also increase the height of the Lanzhou embankment."
When Chen Wang saw that these young men were determined to help control the river, he stopped trying to persuade them. He dismounted his horse and silently walked forward to salute everyone.
"It is a great honor for me, Chen Wang, to be accompanied by all of you."
Zhu Wushuang waved his hand: "Brothers, let's go!"
Yangtze River Jingjiang Embankment.
When heavy rains pour down, even if there is Dongting Lake, a natural water storage lake upstream, the entire Jingzhou Embankment will be in danger.
The embankment in Henan Prefecture.
Feng Jiizhang at the head of the river and his river workers worked day and night to reinforce and raise the river dam, just to control the flood peak within the river channel and prevent the river water from endangering Henan Prefecture.
"Feng Gong, the cleaning is not enough, and the bluestone strips sent by Henan Province are not enough to heighten the river embankment. According to the rate of increase in the water volume of the Yellow River, we simply cannot withstand this year's flood."
Feng Jiazhang scolded him with all the energy he had in the military: "Why are you panicking? I have already reported it to Henan Prefecture. I believe there will be a reply soon."
At this moment, the Henan Prefecture Army arrived.
"According to the order of Lord Yin of Henan Prefecture, our army and more than 3,500 people were ordered to support the river embankment. I asked Feng Gong to take over."
"Okay, very good," Feng Jizhang was determined. With this, the manpower of Henan Prefecture's river embankment has greatly increased. More importantly, Henan Prefecture cannot send only men and no supplies.
He asked the general who was leading the army: "Where are the supplies? How much are they?"
The leading general replied: "There are not many bluestone strips, but Mr. Fu Yin has received 30,000 sacks from Chang'an, and there will be a steady stream of sacks sent in the future. Your Majesty has a decree. If Henan Prefecture has the skills and raw materials, he will also
It can be produced locally.”
"Sack? What can you do with a sack?"
Such a common thing, even Feng Jiazhang had no idea what its use was.
The general cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has issued a decree that this thing will have miraculous effects after being filled with sand and thrown into the water."