Chapter 100 Li Changfeng’s solution to the flood disaster
Emperor Qianwu looked around at the crowd and said solemnly: "My dear friends, we went to Shangzhou to report urgently yesterday. The disaster has worsened. We must come up with a charter today!"
After hearing this, all the princes and ministers looked a little solemn.
The Shangzhou flood issue has been unresolved for a long time, and the previously discussed countermeasures cannot effectively solve the problem.
If this delay continues, it will inevitably lead to very serious consequences, and may even shake the foundation of the entire Daqian Dynasty.
This is a huge crisis.
At the same time, it is also a huge opportunity for the princes.
If anyone can solve this problem, he will definitely make Emperor Qianwu very happy, win the praise of his ministers, and win the support of the common people all over the world.
In this way, the possibility of inheriting the throne in the future will be greatly increased.
Therefore, as soon as Emperor Qianwu finished speaking, the sixth prince Li Ji, who had just returned to the capital and was eager to show off, immediately stood up and said: "Father, I have carefully explained the strategy for controlling the floods in Shangzhou yesterday. Although it is not perfect, It is a good idea. I would like to ask you to go to Shangzhou to deal with the flood in person and relieve your father's worries!"
How could the eldest prince and the second prince watch Li Ji seize this great achievement and immediately express their opposition?
"I think it's impossible!" the second prince Li Shou said seriously, "allocating manpower to build the dam will inevitably lead to the death of a large number of people and will harm the foundation of our country. You must know that Shangzhou is the land of fish and rice and the granary of our country. ah!"
The second prince raised Li Ji's strategy to such a dangerous level that it would harm the country, and Li Ji's face suddenly became quite ugly.
Before he could refute, the eldest prince Li Chengye stood up, cupped his hands, and said solemnly: "Father, I think what the second emperor brother said is reasonable. In addition, it is about increasing the tax burden, so we must be cautious. .It was because of the excessive tax burden in the previous dynasty that the common people in the world were miserable and revolted, eventually leading to destruction. We must learn from history!"
The eldest prince was even more ruthless, directly saying that Li Ji's strategy was too high and would lead to the destruction of the country, which made everyone's expressions change.
Even Emperor Qianwu's expression changed slightly.
He had to admit that what Li Chengye said made sense.
This is also the reason why he, who has always been decisive in doing things, has never made up his mind about the Shangzhou disaster.
There really isn't a perfect solution.
Li Ji was not convinced, and raised his chin to look at Li Chengye and Li Shou, with a hint of provocation in his tone: "Since the two royal brothers think that my strategy is not working, you must have a better way? Why don't you tell me? Let Father and all the ministers listen!"
Li Chengye and Li Shou just looked at Li Ji indifferently and said nothing.
If they had their way, they wouldn't wait until the exiled prince returned to the capital.
The other princes didn't have any good ideas and kept silent.
Seeing that no one among the princes spoke, Prime Minister Feng Quji, who was the leader of the ministers, coughed slightly and raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think what the princes said is very reasonable, and your concern for the country and the people is touching! "
Having said this, Feng Quji paused for a moment, his tone became much higher, and he said sternly: "Your Majesty, how can there be a plan that has the best of both worlds? It is just a matter of building dams and relieving the victims at the same time according to the previous strategy. Even if If there is a problem in Shangzhou, it will ensure that I can work elsewhere without any worries!"
Hearing his words, Li Changfeng raised his eyelids slightly and thought to himself, Old Fox, this is a rhythm that no one can offend.
No wonder he can be the prime minister and has two brushes.
After hearing this, Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but sigh secretly.
If such a strategy satisfies him, why waste time and energy on repeated court discussions?
There were so many ministers and princes in the Daqian court, but they couldn't come up with a perfect solution, which made him quite disappointed.
Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but cast his eyes on Li Changfeng, but he couldn't help but feel a little angry when he saw Li Changfeng leaning against the pillar with his eyes downcast, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
Brat!
Since he is unwilling to take the initiative to stand up, then I will let him give advice!
Thinking of this, Emperor Qianwu said expressionlessly: "Changfeng, what can you do about this?"
Whoosh!
As soon as this statement came out, everyone turned their attention to Li Changfeng. They were a little surprised that Emperor Qianwu left the civil and military affairs of the court alone, so why did he ask the ninth prince who had a bad temper.
Li Changfeng felt helpless, raised his eyelids, and said with waning enthusiasm: "Return to my father, I don't understand anything, and there is nothing I can do."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ji seized the opportunity and ridiculed: "Huh, what do you know after serving in a barbaric frontier place like Baishi City for ten years? It's really useless!"
Li Changfeng gave him a cold look and did not refute.
It doesn't matter, it's best to be thought that you don't understand anything. You can just be a little transparent and continue to carry on.
He didn't want to be the center of attention, as it was easy to die quickly in this era.
As for the Sixth Prince, I will settle the score with him later.
Li Jianye shook his head and looked at Li Ji with an expression that looked like he was a fool.
Brother Sixth Emperor, Brother Sixth Emperor, you have no idea what Baishi City has become now. That is a place that even my father was amazed by!
Emperor Qianwu felt helpless when he saw that Li Changfeng was ridiculed by Li Ji and did not come up with any countermeasures to prove himself.
It seems that this guy is unwilling to speak unless he offers some benefits.
Emperor Qianwu coughed lightly and said seriously: "Changfeng, if you can solve the flood problem in Shangzhou, I can agree to you on one condition!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked!
Isn't it right for ministers to share your Majesty's worries?
Even if it is a reward, it will only come after the thing is accomplished. How could His Majesty take the initiative to propose it himself?
This is too strange!
Emperor Qianwu had already talked about this, and Li Changfeng knew that he could not go on any longer.
He sighed softly and said: "In that case, I will give it a try. I wonder if my father can take out a map of the disaster situation in Shangzhou to take a look?"
Emperor Qianwu was overjoyed and said to Gao Dali: "Send me the latest disaster map of Shangzhou."
Gao Dali nodded, quickly called two young eunuchs, and opened the huge Shangzhou disaster map.
Li Changfeng walked towards the map. When Li Ji saw the opportunity, he couldn't help but mocked: "The map is so complicated. You have only stayed in a small place like Baishi City. Can you understand it? Brother, do you want me to teach you?"
Both Emperor Qianwu and the ministers could not help but frown.
This is the court hall, where all civil and military officials gather, and the emperor is above him. Such repeated taunts will only make everyone feel that his temperament is not calm enough.
When Li Ji came back to his senses, his expression changed slightly. He would never get angry easily, especially in front of his father, but he couldn't bear it when facing Li Changfeng.
Li Changfeng paused, looked at Li Ji coldly and said, "Are you annoyed? It's none of your business whether I understand or not? Don't scream when it's okay!"
Being humiliated in public like this, Li Ji was furious and said angrily: "The dirty words coming out of his mouth are really..."
But just in the middle of his words, Emperor Qianwu scolded him impatiently: "Li Ji, shut up!"
Li Ji was startled and saw Emperor Qianwu's cold eyes. He was so frightened that he quickly shrank his neck. He knew he had made a mistake, but he also wondered why his father protected Li Changfeng so much.
The other princes and ministers were also very surprised and didn't understand why Emperor Qianwu suddenly treated Li Changfeng so well.
Li Changfeng came to the map and looked at it carefully.
Emperor Qianwu, Gao Dali, Li Jianye, and all the princes and ministers all looked at Li Changfeng.
Everyone was very curious about what good solution Li Changfeng could come up with.
In particular, the eldest prince Li Chengye, the second prince Li Shou, and the sixth prince Li Ji were staring closely at Li Changfeng.
They all felt that their father's performance today was a bit unusual. In addition, Li Changfeng's eighty-year-old imperial staff was unharmed yesterday, so it seemed strange no matter how they looked at it.
After a while, Li Changfeng clasped his fists towards Emperor Qianwu: "Father, I have come up with a solution."
Emperor Qianwu was surprised and delighted: "Please tell me what you can do."
The princes and ministers were in shock and confusion. How long had it taken them to look at the disaster map before they actually came up with a solution? The future is too unrealistic.
But what surprised them even more was the attitude of Emperor Qianwu, who seemed to think that what the Ninth Prince said was good.
Li Changfeng pointed to one of the areas on the map and said: "There is a vast valley here, not far from the Shang River, even only a mountain wall apart. Only by drilling through the mountain wall can the accumulated flood flow here. , then the flood problem in Shangzhou can be easily solved."
This actually coincides with the reservoir he was thinking about yesterday.
To be honest, even he didn't expect that there would be such a vast valley next to the Shang River, at least dozens of miles in radius, which could completely catch all the floods and form a natural reservoir.
As soon as these words came out, all the princes and ministers looked at Li Changfeng in disbelief.
Li Ji was the first to react. He snorted coldly. Every word was full of ridicule. He said coldly: "This is simply fantastic! The valley you mentioned is the Baixie Valley. It is separated from the Shang River by a mountain range. It is the weakest. There is also a thick mountain wall standing everywhere, more than a hundred feet high. How can it release the flood? Unless the illusory gods come in person, how can human power shake the mountains?"
The eldest prince Li Chengye and the second prince Li Shou could not help but shake their heads.
They thought that Li Changfeng would have some profound insights, but they did not expect that it would be such a whimsical method.
However, considering that Emperor Qianwu's attitude towards Li Changfeng was a bit strange, they did not jump out to ridicule him.
Li Ji spoke, and the ministers behind him who supported him spoke one after another.
"Your Majesty, what His Highness the Ninth Prince said is really ridiculous!"
"How can such a serious place like the court be such a child's play?"
"It's a joke. Could it be that His Highness the Ninth Prince can shake mountains with one person?"
No one believed what Li Changfeng said.
However, Emperor Qianwu's eyes suddenly burst out with an astonishing look, and he secretly wondered why he didn't think of this method?