"I'm worried that I can't convince Master Gao on my own. If I have my fourth brother to help me, I'll be more confident."
Su thought for a while, shook her head and said: "Yongxun is still young after all, and he is not deeply involved in the world. I am worried that after he knows this, he will have difficulty keeping this secret. If it is leaked, it will be a big disaster for you and him.
, so it’s better not to let him know for the time being.”
Although what Su said is true, the main reason is that she does not trust Yongxun as completely as Yongzhang does. Yongxuan was so close to the Huang family in the past, and even wanted her as his own mother for the sake of the Huang family. Although now
He was somewhat close to him, but after all, the time was still short, so Su Shi was still a little wary of him.
After taking the prescription prescribed by Fang Jian, Ling Ruo's condition really improved, but it was already the end of September when she completely recovered.
Because of Ling Ruo's condition, Hongli postponed the southern tour originally scheduled for September 10th to September 29th. On this day, he took Lingruo, Xianyue and all the concubines and princes on the southern tour.
The ministers accompanied him, and the affairs of the capital were left to Prince Guo Yunli to take care of.
As the majestic procession of more than 2,000 people left the capital, a giant curtain of death began to slowly cover Wei Jingxuan, waiting for the opportunity to fall.
The first southern tour was in the spring and summer, but this time it was the golden autumn. Although it was the same route, the scenery along the way was completely different, refreshing and exciting.
On the boat, Yongxun excitedly looked at the scenery on both sides of the strait, pointed at one of them and said: "Third brother, look, the maple leaves there are so beautiful, they are as if they were painted with fine brushwork!"
Yongxun waited for a while but saw no answer from Yongzhang. When he looked back, he saw Yongzhang leaning on the railing and lost in thought. He didn't know what he was thinking. It wasn't until he stretched out his hand and waved it in front of his eyes a few times that he came back to his senses and said blankly: "
What's wrong?"
Yongxuan said: "You should ask your third brother this question. Since the southern tour, you have been absent-minded and often distracted. What are you thinking about?"
Yongzhang smiled and said: "It's nothing, it's just that the scenery is so beautiful, I can see the gods."
Yongxuan said with a serious face: "Third brother, you and I are brothers. Whether you are looking at the scenery or thinking about something, I won't be able to tell. Third brother..." He asked tentatively: "Are you hiding something from me?
"
Yongzhang's face changed slightly, and he immediately smiled and said: "You said we are brothers, how could I hide it from you if I had something to do?" Seeing the disbelief on Yongxun's face, he sighed and said, "If I had to tell you something,
, that’s E Niang. In the golden autumn of September, the beautiful scenery is beautiful, but E Niang has no chance to see it. Every time I think of it, my heart feels tight, and I don’t know when E Niang will be able to escape from the pain of imprisonment."
Yongxuan's eyes flashed slightly and he comforted him: "Third brother, don't worry too much. As long as you and I keep up the good work, Eniang will be able to leave Xinzheku sooner or later."
"Yes, this day will definitely come!" After saying this, Yongzhang stopped talking and enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way with Yongxuan.
After traveling like this for more than half a month, we arrived at Dezhou Prefecture in Shandong Province. The magistrate of Dezhou led officials and scholars to the shore to meet him. Many educated officials met him and presented poems, which made Hongli very happy. Each of them gave him a purse.
right.
As early as before the southern tour, officials had reported that they wanted to repair the palace. Hongli thought that he was just passing through Dezhou and would not stay for a long time. Therefore, in order to avoid wasting people and money, he rejected the request of Dezhou officials. After entering Dezhou, he still rested on the royal ship.
The next day, Gao Bin, who is the governor of the Yipin River, came to see him. He was now ordered to control the floods in the Yellow River. Although the floods in the Yellow River had been greatly reduced under his dredging or blocking over the years, the siltation of the Yellow River was serious.
If you are not careful, there will still be the danger of the embankment breaking, which makes people dare not be careless.
Seeing Gao Bin come in, Hongli closed the book in his hand and said to Yongzhang and Yongzhang who were standing at the bottom: "The homework is here for the time being. You should study hard. Don't be lazy just because you are not in the palace. I will test you again in a few days. Come on down."
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Yongxuan responded and was about to leave, but Yongzhang beside him said: "Huang Ama, I heard that Mr. Gao is best at controlling water, is it true?"
Hongli laughed loudly and said: "This is natural. In terms of water control, if Gao Bin is ranked second, no one would dare to claim to be first. Thanks to him over the years, the people along the river have been able to live in peace."
Gao Bin cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has given me the reward. I just did what I should do. Besides..." He chuckled and said, "Besides controlling the water, I don't know how to do anything else."
"Emperor Ama, I am also very interested in water control. After Mr. Gao reports, can I ask him for advice?"
Hongli Xuanmei said in surprise: "Oh, when did you become interested in water control? Why have I never heard you talk about it?"
Yongzhang lowered his eyes and said: "When I return to Emperor Ama, I have read a record a few days ago, saying that every year due to floods in the Yellow River and other places, many people were killed or injured, and countless people were forced to leave their homes. If you understand
The way to control floods is to inspect the river embankments and sea defenses everywhere to eliminate disasters, so that the people will not suffer from floods, and it can also relieve the emperor's worries."
His words made Hongli very pleased and said: "It's rare for you to be so considerate of the people at such a young age. From today on, Gao Bin will accompany you on the southern tour. If you have any water control matters, he will be available at any time."
Go ask him." As he said that, he looked at Gao Bin with a half-smile and said, "I just don't know if Gao Aiqing is willing to accept you as his apprentice?"
Gao Bin said quickly: "How dare I be the master of Third Elder Brother? However, if Third Elder Brother has any doubts about water control, I will definitely tell you everything I know."
When Yongzhang heard this, he saluted Gao Bin and said humbly: "Yongzhang would like to thank Master Gao here!"
In Gao Bin's return gift, he and Yong Xun withdrew and went outside. Yong Xun asked curiously: "Third brother, where did you read the record? Why don't I know?"
Yongzhang smiled and said, "I saw it accidentally, and I never told you about it."
Yongxuan nodded and said: "Since water control is so useful, why don't my third brother and I learn from Master Gao and share the worries of Emperor Ama together?"
A faint light flashed in Yongzhang's eyes, and he said with a smile: "You should study hard. You haven't written the policy statement that the master told you before leaving the capital."
Yongxun muttered: "That thing is the most laborious. I can't write it well, and I don't know what the use will be if I write it. It's better to learn how to control water, which is more practical and less troublesome."
"You." Yongzhang said amusingly: "Who told you that water control is effortless? It's not only labor-intensive, but also laborious. You can see that the tall man is only fifty years old and already has a head full of gray hair. With your temperament,
How can I persevere?" Before Yongxun could say anything else, he already said: "Okay, hurry up and go back and write the policy, otherwise I won't help you when Huang Ama asks next time."