With the help of the map, Luo Wuling's confidants who came in together piled up the topography of Sanmenxia on the sand table. They replaced the city with wooden blocks, the Yellow River with ravines, and the mountains and rivers with sand piles. There was a sand table simulation, and the entire landform was exposed to the public at a glance.
before.
According to reports sent out in advance, the most serious dam breach was the Sanmenxia section, followed by the Mengjin section and the downstream Chenjiayan section. Impacted by the flow of the Yellow River, the dam breach continued to expand, and it was impossible to escape.
In a few days, the dams holding back the water of the Yellow River may completely collapse.
The good news is that the peak water level of this round of floods has passed, and the water level and volume will gradually decrease, which makes it easier for them to re-establish the dike defense line.
"Your Majesty, is there any good means to block the collapsed embankment?" Chen Wang looked at Qin Huaidao.
Qin Huaidao asked Chen Wang, "What do you think?"
"Currently known methods can be to use rocks on both sides of the bank and to fill sand and gravel in sacks to temporarily block the dam breach mouth, and then use local materials to make a large sweep to reduce the intensity of river water erosion. After the water breach volume is reduced, pile driving can be carried out.
After consolidation, the final closure will be carried out to complete the dam construction."
He looked at Mr. Fu Yin from Lanzhou. Among other things, his method of blocking dams was quite insightful. It seemed that he had indeed done in-depth research on river control.
"Master Chen is indeed far-sighted. He not only warned the court in advance, but is also so familiar with the methods of river management. He is worthy of being a great talent in river management." Li Chunfeng was not stingy with his praise.
Luo Wu also nodded frequently to his statement. This is a commonly used method to block dams.
Seeing that everyone was positive about Chen Wang's method, Qin Huaidao wanted to hear the Kappa's opinions again, so he asked Jiang Yusheng: "Little Kappa, what do you think?"
Jiang Yusheng replied: "What the official said is very reasonable. Just follow the method of the official. However, when the dragon is closed, if you use sacks to hold rocks or sand, I'm afraid it won't be able to block the huge flow of water. I think bamboo cages can be used.
Stones, larger and heavier gravels are placed at the dam break to complete the closure."
Hearing this, he couldn't help but clapped his hands.
"You are so insightful at such a young age. Jiang Yusheng, you are a genius. It is a blessing for all the people to have you."
"Your Majesty was joking. I just had an idea. Even without my idea, everyone will come up with a solution, right?" Jiang Yusheng spoke with a smile, showing two rows of shiny white teeth that matched his dark smile.
The skin creates contrast.
"Of course not. A small mistake can make a thousand miles difference. A small improvement can lead to huge changes when accumulated. Your suggestions can speed up the construction of dams a lot, and the people can also suffer less from floods. This is a great virtue.
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After finishing speaking, he continued: "Now that the method has been decided, everyone should obey the order."
"Luo Wu and I personally lead a garrison of 10,000 people to take charge of the Sanmenxia Dam area, and Li Chunfeng and Chun 5,000 Jinyi guards are in charge of Xin'an. I will send people to help you as soon as we are done here."
"As for Chen Wang, Governor of Lanzhou, take your men and lead three thousand Jinyi Guards to take charge of the Mengjin section of the dam to seal the breach. Do you dare to issue a military order?"
Luo Wu, Li Chunfeng, and Chen Wang immediately issued a military order: "If it cannot be solved, we are willing to come to see you."
The military order was issued, and the military morale in the camp was greatly boosted.
"Okay, since all of you are confident, I would like to ask you all not to forget that the entire lower reaches of the Yellow River are the people of the Han Dynasty!"
"promise."
After arranging the various dams, he stared at Jiang Yusheng again: "Little river boy, I still have a big thing for you to do. I will ask a few guards to lead you up to Yuncheng. When you are stationed in Yuncheng, you need to always pay attention to the flow rate and water volume of the Yellow River.
If there is any abnormal movement, you can use this oil paper to fold it into a paper boat and launch it along the current, and I can intercept it while swimming below."
Several people's eyes lit up when they heard this method.
"I never thought that this method could be used to convey messages upstream and downstream. It's so wonderful. As expected of your Majesty, I admire you." Chen Wang immediately raised his hand to express his admiration to Qin Huaidao.
"Okay, it's getting late. Now that everything has been decided, everyone will set off tomorrow and try to block the Sanmenxia breach as quickly as possible. There are still many places downstream that need everyone's support."
"promise."
The next day, Lingnan Road, Yongzhou.
After arranging all affairs with Chen Yongdao, the supervisor of Lingnan Province, Wei Shuyu held the imperial edict and secretly replaced many generals in the Lingnan Province army. Officials headed by Xu Shiji's eldest son Xu Zhen officially took charge of the Marching Sima Mansion.
This personnel transfer naturally aroused great dissatisfaction among the government and army.
At this time, the Lingnan Province Army, like the Army of various state roads, had not yet completed the group army restructuring, so it still used the old system.
The former Lingnan Road Marching Sima was Zhou Xingwu, a member of the Zhou family, a prominent local family. The court did not explain the specific reasons for the change of officials, nor did it give him a specific change of official position. Therefore, he could only stay at home and feel extremely unhappy.
Many of his generals were dismissed, and all of them gathered at Zhou's house to complain.
"Master Zhou, I think the newly appointed Marching Sima is not too old. Why can he take your place and let him be the Marching Sima? Can he do a stable job?"
"That's right, and the generals he brought with him were all staring with their nostrils in the sky. They didn't even look at us government soldiers. The last time I argued with them, they said Lord Zhou was nothing."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xingwu slammed the table.
"It's unreasonable to just replace us. It's unbearable for you to look down on me and other generals. Even if you can swallow this tone, I, Zhou Xingwu, can't. Judging from my age, I can be Xu Xingwu."
My uncle is shocked, how dare he speak so wildly?"
"What do you think should be done?"
The generals were furious: "Of course we have to defeat them. If they can't defeat us, how can they be qualified to be the Army Commander?"
"Go ahead, Mr. Zhou, we are all willing to listen to you."
Zhou Xingwu saw that everyone was united, and his eyes were filled with anger: "Since everyone thinks that they are going to be defeated, then I, Zhou Xingwu, will take the lead and fight with my brothers!"
"Let's go to the school grounds!"
A group of people rushed towards the government army station with great momentum, causing the people on the street to turn around again and again, not knowing what was going on.
Within the school grounds.
Soldiers from the government army came in a hurry to report.
"Your Majesty, what's bad is that the former marching commander Zhou Xingwu is leading many dismissed generals towards the school camp. Judging from the situation, it seems that there is going to be trouble."
"Making trouble? He must have this ability." Xu Zhen hit the corner of the table hard, and the hard table in the Chinese military tent shattered.
The soldier who reported in a low voice saw this scene with his peripheral vision, and a look of horror could not help but flash in his eyes.