Chapter 813 Zhu Han decided to divert water from the Yellow River for irrigation
The appearance of Shen Wansan made the people seem to have seen hope, and they quickly ran up.
"Exceptor Shen, can the tax be slightly reduced this year? You see there is no way to grow medicinal materials in this field."
"The fields are getting dryer and dryer, and nothing we grow grows. We may still be able to make a living with medicinal herbs, but it will be even more difficult to grow other things."
The words of the common people made Zhu Han a little confused.
He hurriedly stepped forward and saw that the grass in their hands had grown into tiny pieces, not to mention the dryness of the crop land.
It can be seen that the land has been cracked.
"I didn't expect that the land here would suffer such heavy damage. If there is no way to solve these problems, I'm afraid it will not end well for the people."
Zhu Han frowned slightly. The whole land had dried up and looked like this. If it was not solved properly, I am afraid that the lives of these people would become even more difficult after he left.
Even if these lands can grow other crops, there won't be much experience.
He Fengyu also turned around, and he didn't see even a drop of water in the ditch on the field ridge.
Everyone sat together and began to discuss countermeasures.
"Master, I have looked around just now. The water of the Yellow River is really far away from here. If you want to irrigate the land, you can only rely on the sky."
"This has caused the land to become drier and drier, and the people's lives have not been easy at all."
He Fengyu had already looked at all the land around him.
Only then could he come to such a conclusion, Zhu Han frowned slightly.
He didn't expect this to happen. It had already reached this point.
The life of the people will be so difficult.
After thinking about it for a while, he decided to immediately make a plan with Shen Wansan. Zhu Han turned to look at Shen Wansan.
"Executive member Shen, maybe you can help me. If the people don't manage these properties well, I'm afraid there will be a lot of anxiety in the future."
Shen Wansan's business in Jiangnan was actually not easy to do, but he had more properties of his own, so he didn't waste too many opportunities.
Zhu Han came to Jiangnan. Naturally, he wanted to solve this crisis with Zhu Han and could not sit still and wait for death.
Zhu Han looked at Shen Wansan and smiled, holding a handful of loess in his hand.
"It's better if we join forces and build a canal to divert water from the Yellow River."
When Shen Wansan heard Zhu Han's words, his eyes lit up. He looked at Zhu Han in disbelief, and even thought he heard wrongly.
If water from the Yellow River could be diverted for irrigation, then their dry land could be turned into fertile farmland immediately.
This was a sure-profit deal, and Shen Wansan had no reason not to agree.
"Your Majesty, what you are talking about is true. If this deal really goes through, the two of us will probably make a lot of money. Your Majesty is really smart."
As Shen Wansan spoke, he had already made up his mind.
Zhu Han didn't take his little thoughts seriously. Now that Shen Wansan had agreed, things would be much easier to handle.
"He Fengyu, you should go as soon as possible to see how far the water of the Yellow River is from here. You should plan a route immediately after you go back tonight."
He Fengyu received the order and immediately started preparations.
Shen Wansan and Zhu Han quickly returned to the county office, with Zhu Biao following behind Zhu Han.
He watched the people living in such poverty without saying a word.
Shen Wansan wanted to go home, so Zhu Han asked him to go back first. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao sat together in the study.
"Uncle Emperor, the people are living in such misery. It really shocks me. Is there anything we can do to help them?"
Shen Wansan was so rich that he was helpless to deal with the affairs of these lands. Zhu Biao was really frightened.
During their trip to the south of the Yangtze River, the issue with the Donghai Chamber of Commerce has not yet been resolved.
If Zhu Yuanzhang asked him, he didn't know how to answer.
Zhu Hantai understood Zhu Biao's concerns. He looked at Zhu Biao and handed an introduction to Jiangnan Fang found in the county government into Zhu Biao's hands.
"Your Highness, you can take a look at the files here. What we have collected from the county government is that ordinary people have suffered from the disaster caused by the Yellow River problem in the past ten years."
Zhu Han carefully investigated the impact of the Yellow River in the past years.
The area south of the Yangtze River was affected by the collapse of the Yellow River's embankments. In his impression, there would be many death cases in previous years.
Zhu Han had all these things in mind, and now that he came to Jiangnan, he must solve them clearly.
The Yellow River issue has always been a major concern for Zhu Yuanzhang.
When he came to Jiangnan this time, Zhu Yuanzhang secretly called Zhu Han to the imperial study room to discuss the matter.
When Zhu Han came to Jiangnan, he was burdened with a heavier mission.
"Every year, many people are affected by the Yellow River bursting its banks. Now that we have come to Jiangnan, it is not just to solve this hidden danger."
He turned to look at Zhu Biao and explained earnestly.
The idea in my heart must be to help the people live a good life.
There is a big gap between dry land and fertile land, but once it is irrigated, it can be even better.
"I want the local people to understand that the Yellow River is the mother river. Even if it brings disaster, blessings and disasters depend on each other. We will turn this disaster into an advantage."
Zhu Han's words benefited Zhu Biao a lot.
He looked at Zhu Han with keen eyes and couldn't help but sigh, Zhu Han really helped him solve a lot of problems.
Zhu Biao lowered his head, holding the file in his hand and read it carefully, and then looked at Zhu Han in shock.
He didn't expect that the hidden danger of the Yellow River bursting its banks would be so great. They might still have a chance to save it before the rainy season on the Yellow River.
"Uncle Emperor, you are really good at predicting things. If you can really solve the Bai family's irrigation problem on this trip to the south of the Yangtze River, it will really solve a big trouble for us people."
Zhu Biao admired Zhu Han very much.
When he looked at Zhu Han, his eyes sparkled.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! No one knows better than him that if the Yellow River bursts its banks, it will really happen.
The disasters suffered by the people will become more and more serious. If we solve it fundamentally, then we will no longer be threatened by the Yellow River.
Zhu Han sat on the chair, listening to Zhu Biao's words with a calm expression.
"The prince can look through these files from various places on a daily basis. If there are hidden dangers, they can be solved as soon as possible wherever he goes."
He said and glanced at Zhu Biao with meaning.
"Not only can you gain a good reputation, you will definitely be worshiped by officials even when you return to Yingtian Mansion."
Zhu Biao nodded gently when he heard this.
He suddenly felt guilty. When he came to Jiangnan, he only wanted to solve the murder case.
He didn't put much thought into the Donghai Chamber of Commerce at all.
But now that I think about it, Zhu Han actually did everything well.
"Uncle Emperor, I remember what you taught me."
Zhu Han asked Zhu Biao to rest, and he waited in the study for news from Gao Fei.
As night falls, the yard becomes quiet.
Zhu Han walked out of the study and saw the magistrate and the housekeeper explaining things in the courtyard.
"Tomorrow I will go to the street to buy some wine and meat, and let the people in the kitchen cook delicious dishes quickly."
As the magistrate spoke, he took out a banknote from his sleeve and handed it to the housekeeper.
"The prince and the prince have been dealing with the Yellow River affairs in the past few days. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
The housekeeper took over and looked at the county magistrate with complicated eyes.
"Master, your monthly salary is only so much. They have spent a lot here these days."
The housekeeper frowned, but the county magistrate didn't take it to heart at all.
"After all, I'm from Yingtian Mansion. If I'm not treated well enough and I'm impeached when I go back, let alone this shameless person, I'm afraid I won't even be able to save my life."
The county magistrate sighed as he spoke, and he had to accept it in his heart.
"Originally, we failed to handle the murder case well, but now we can make up for it."
After listening to the county magistrate's words, the housekeeper turned around and left in a hurry.
He didn't know how long Zhu Han and the others would stay, but the money was being spent like water, and the county was worried, and it was indeed hard to express.
Seeing that the housekeeper had left, the magistrate planned to go back to his room, but he didn't expect to turn around and see Zhu Han under the moonlight.
The county magistrate looked a little panicked and stepped forward quickly.
"Your Majesty, it's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"
Zhu Han looked up and down at the county magistrate in front of him. Although he did not govern the Jiangnan area well, he did not have too many difficulties for the people.
He hadn't heard of any rumors of plundering people's wealth and oppressing the people. Zhu Han also appreciated the county magistrate in front of him a little more.
"You are now the head of this county. It can be seen that you have some talents. Come to the study and let us talk."
As soon as Zhu Han finished speaking, he turned back to the study.
The county magistrate followed Zhu Han, with sweat dripping from his forehead, fearing that he was not thoughtful in some way.
In the study, Zhu Han poured a glass of water for the county magistrate and asked him to sit across from him. The magistrate took it with trembling hands.
He was so frightened that he couldn't even say a complete sentence. Zhu Han could see his nervousness.
"You don't have to worry. I just heard your conversation with the housekeeper and know that you are living a very difficult life."
As Zhu Han spoke, he took out a few banknotes from his sleeves and placed them in front of the county magistrate.
"I have some banknotes here. I will bear all our expenses here these days."
The county magistrate quickly stood up and waved his hand to refuse.
"Your Majesty, it is a great gift for us that you can come to Jiangnan to deal with the Yellow River issue. How can we ask you to pay for it yourself? Don't worry, I will take good care of you."
Zhu Han didn't care at all.
"Jiangnan encounters the Yellow River Jedi every year, and your local Huya is doing its best."
"It's my merit that I can come here to help you solve this hidden danger. Don't worry, you can take the money and go to bed early."
Zhu Han looked calm. The county magistrate held the banknote in his hand and didn't know how to be grateful.
When he was about to say something, footsteps were heard outside, and the county magistrate quickly retreated.
Gao Fei and He Fengyu entered the study one after the other.
"Master, I didn't expect that the Yellow River is such a huge hidden danger. Fortunately, we encountered it."
He Fengyu quickly stepped forward to pick up the tea cup in Zhu Han's hand and drank the water in it.
Gao Fei stood aside and gave him a cold look. He had never seen He Fengyu look so indifferent.
After he finished drinking, without waiting for Zhu Han to ask questions, he took out a few pieces of paper from his sleeves and placed them in front of Zhu Han.
"Master, you see, this is the distance between the specific fields of the common people and the Yellow River, as well as the drawings of the Yellow River digging every year. I have drawn them all."
He Fengyu has indicated on the drawing that the Yellow River will widen several meters and burst its banks every year.
Although the government will arrange people to build embankments, the effect is not obvious.
The bursting of the Yellow River's banks has affected many people.
"Last year alone, a large number of fields were washed away, making it difficult for people to make a living."
When He Fengyu found out the news, he was very shocked.
In the past, they didn't receive any news from Yingtian Mansion.
Fortunately, Zhu Han came to Jiangnan this time and put all the Yellow River matters on the agenda. Zhu Han took some pieces of paper from He Fengyu and looked at them carefully.
It can be seen that the distance of the Yellow River is actually not far from the location of the people's fields.
Too many people live and work peacefully near the Yellow River. Once the people in the lower reaches of the Yellow River start to die, they will be in disaster.
There is still one month left before the rainy season. If this hidden danger is not solved, I am afraid that the embankments will burst this year.
Gao Fei also stepped forward at this time.
"Your Majesty, the Yellow River bursts its banks, causing the death of some people every year. If the people plan to all move to high ground, it will take some time."
At this time, he also expressed his opinion that he could not see the suffering of the people.
Gao Fei was able to repair the dam as quickly as possible and then carry out reinforcement and repairs.
In this way, we can better solve the problem of the Yellow River.
"Instead of letting them evacuate, it is better to repair all the dams."
Zhu Han listened to Gao Fei's suggestion and nodded gently.
This is not a bad idea.
He could clearly see the farmland and the places where the people lived on the drawings.
If a canal can be opened to directly divert water from the Yellow River, irrigation can be increased.
In this way, all dry land can be turned into fertile farmland, and people will no longer have any worries when planting.
"Now we have two options. One is to build irrigation canals."
Zhu Han stood up slowly as he spoke, placed one of the drawings on the table, and immediately drew a road with the brush next to him.
"The other side is to repair the dams of the Yellow River and directly widen the distance by several meters, so as to prevent problems in the bud this year."
Gao Fei and He Fengyu looked at it, and their eyes immediately lit up.
The locations Zhu Han drew are uninhabited places.
Building a dam here will indeed not have any impact.
The fertile farmland of the common people is also some distance away from where they are.
"But master, I'm afraid there aren't enough materials to build the dam now."
He Fengyu's worries do have some truth, but this is simply a small problem for Zhu Han.
"Ask Zhang Fengnian to give us the cement formula and lime formula to make the dam indestructible."
