Ming Zuo

Chapter 1473 Domineering
"The Wei River is an important source of water for Tianjin. It is not suitable for the Yellow River to occupy it. It is better to choose another mouth."

Zuo Menggeng agreed with Zhong Sanlin's opinion.

In the foreseeable future, the population of Tianjin will definitely usher in explosive growth.

And ensuring the lives of the people here will be the top priority.

As the Wei River flowing through the entire city, it must bear the heavy responsibility of urban water use.Once it is occupied by the Yellow River, how can it be used under the rolling sand?
But thinking of this question, Zuo Menggeng still had doubts.

"Diverting the Yellow River into Hebei has the significance of supplementing the water shortage in North China. How do you plan to solve the problem of excessive cement and sand in the Yellow River?"

Although the Yellow River is rich in water, it cannot be used without solving the sediment problem.

Xue Fengzuo was not overwhelmed by the question.

He drew many circles in succession around the new channel.

"We plan to build a number of sedimentation reservoirs along the banks of the new river for water storage and purification. After the Yellow River water becomes clear in these reservoirs, we will choose the right time to inject them into Baiyang Lake, Triangle Lake, Desheng Lake, and Continental Lake respectively. Ze and other places will not affect the environment here."

Chen Zhi hurriedly asked: "What is a sedimentation reservoir?"

"Because the Yellow River is constantly flowing, it can hold the sediment. Once the water flow is still, the sediment will slowly settle. Compared with the river, the reservoir is a sealed environment and has no flow rate. It is a good way to purify the river water. After The purified Yellow River water is of the same quality as other rivers, and if it is replenished into various water marshes, there will be no harm.”

Such a big event, the center is very cautious.

"The sediment is all piled up in the reservoir, day after day, won't it gradually rise again?"

Xue Fengzuo chuckled.

"Because it is an artificial reservoir, we can build gates to control the water in and out. Every once in a while, after the water in the reservoir is drained, we can carry out excavation operations. The excavated sediment can also be used in other ways."

Everyone gasped in admiration, and had to give a thumbs up to the detailed and proper plan of the Ministry of Water Resources.

Speaking of the sediment of the Yellow River, the world generally thinks that it is only harmful.

But in fact, this kind of sediment is full of nutrients, and it is very beneficial to the growth of crops when it is excavated for land cultivation.

In the Yellow River, it is very difficult to excavate the sediment.But in closed reservoirs, this problem does not exist.

It can be said that the Ministry of Water Resources' plan to divert the Yellow River comprehensively considered many issues such as water supply, ecological impact, and changes along the route in North China.

Once successful, it will benefit Huaihe, Shandong, Henan, Hebei and other vast areas.

Cao Wenheng, who is in charge of civil affairs, asked a question about himself.

"How will the people along the way be resettled for such a large project?"

Unexpectedly, hearing this question, Xue Fengzuo's face was full of sadness.

"Ms. Cao doesn't know, but the officials have already walked along the new route. Along the way... there are wilderness everywhere, and there are no people inhabited. The problem of resettlement of the people is not difficult."

Everyone sighed, and they all understood.

Years of wars and disasters have caused the population of Gyeonggi to drop sharply, and there is no need to consider the difficulties of population migration and resettlement.

Zhong Sanlin also said: "At present, the government has just taken over the various regions, and the specific population data has not yet been calculated. However, according to my visual inspection, the total population of the entire Hebei Province is probably... less than 400 million."

How big is Hebei including Yanjing?
According to the data in the Wanli period, there are more than 1000 people and two million people.

Now it is less than two-thirds.

Seeing the heavy atmosphere, Zuo Menggeng smiled and said: "Although the trauma caused by natural disasters and man-made disasters is really tragic, it also happens to allow us to start a big project. Otherwise, there will never be such an opportunity in the future."

Everyone cheered up, knowing that what he said was right.

The population reduction brought about by troubled times can indeed become the basis for large-scale construction.

Why is it that every time the dynasty changes, the initial stage of the new dynasty can prosper and prosper?

One of the reasons is that there is no concern about carrying out large-scale construction, and there are not too many interests involved.

For example, the Yellow River diversion project this time, if it is a peaceful season, the migration and resettlement of the population alone will be enough to seriously damage the empire and implicate it for a long time.

Unlike now, if you say start construction, you can start construction at any time.

Zhong Sanlin is also a ruthless character.

"Your Majesty, I intend to re-clear the land. We will not recognize any old land certificates."

In just one sentence, full of blood.

But Zuo Menggeng knew that it was necessary to do so.

Especially when the Yellow River diversion project is about to start.

Population decline, coupled with chaos, is certainly a terrible disaster, but it also gives the local tyrants and evil gentry the opportunity to annex the land.

How many unclaimed lands will fall into their hands.

When the new dynasty is established, they will wave the title deeds and live a more luxurious life on these lands with peace of mind.

Along the new river course, there will definitely be conflicts over land issues.

Zhong Sanlin simply drew his salary from the bottom of the pot.

Regardless of how your title deed came from, it will all be invalid.If you want to own land in the future, wait for the government to allocate it according to your household registration.

Dissatisfied?

Then rebel.

Now that there are hundreds of thousands of National Defense Forces gathered in North China, the most worrying thing for those screaming officers is that their military merits are not enough.

As for whether such a ruthless method will harm the interests of ordinary people?

How much land can ordinary people have in their hands?

After all the land is confiscated and redistributed according to the population, the number of acres owned by ordinary people will only increase, not decrease.

They will certainly embody staunch supporters of the new land policy.

This will also make those local tyrants and evil gentry completely lose their basis for survival, and there will be no troubles.

And through this method, the land near the new river can be completely vacated at once, which facilitates the construction.

But Zuo Menggeng felt that it was not enough, so he put in more effort.

"After the war, the lives of ordinary people have been completely destroyed. Redistribution of land alone will take a long time to recover. It happens that the diversion project requires a lot of labor. Your government can cooperate with the Ministry of Water Resources to recruit more people as soon as possible. Making money can also get rid of the land, which is more conducive to maintaining stability."

Zhong Sanlin also thinks this method is good.

"Minister Xue, how many workers do you need?"

"At least 30 is needed."

"30?"

Zhong Sanlin was startled.

The 30 workers plus supporting family members will seriously affect the recovery work in Hebei Province!
Seeing his embarrassment, Zuo Menggeng made a final decision.

"In the next 30 years, you, Hebei, Shanxi, and Qin provinces, don't think about the issue of economic development. You only need to do one thing, and that is to control the Yellow River and restore the ecology. Don't be afraid of poverty, and don't be afraid of the pressure of survival Question. Money, the center will give you. Food, will be transported from various places for you. As long as the three places can be turned into green water and green mountains within a hundred years, no matter how big the effort is, it will be worth it."

(End of this chapter)