The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 968 Map
The prince thinks that it is too difficult to implement this matter, even if the imperial court recruits people to serve in the army now, the people will not be willing.

With such a heavy rain, it is not only inconvenient to do things.Moreover, the land by the river has been hit by heavy rain for so long, maybe it will collapse somewhere.

The common people will not take their own lives to fill up, how many people will give up the small self to fulfill the big self?
Gu Chengyu smiled, "The crown prince's words are reasonable, but the people will always accept them if they are moved with emotion and reason. After all, it is their hometown. If it is really destroyed, they will have nowhere to hide. Don't they Afraid? In this way, the strong labor force in the downstream and upstream can be organized and implemented in shifts. Of course, the wages must be paid, and they cannot be low.”

The ancient government was very bureaucratic and always wanted to use their labor for nothing.Using their status as officials to suppress the people to do things for them, but they don't benefit at all, thinking that this is what should be done.

In fact, the people didn't want it at all, they just nodded and bowed their heads, as if they were very honored.In fact, there is suffering in my heart, and there is nowhere to defend.

"Wages are of course necessary, otherwise the people will not work hard. It's just that there is mud everywhere, and it is raining heavily. The river embankment may be difficult to repair. And the time is urgent. I don't know if I can make it in time."

The prince thought of the boulders and crushed stones that were used to build the embankment. If the stones were too large, it would be a problem how to transport them up.What's more, it was raining heavily, and the glutinous rice mortar used to bind the stones was washed away by the rain as soon as it was applied.

What's more, this kind of efficiency is too slow, can it be faster than the rising speed of the river?

"You can pour soil and rocks into the sacks, and then pile them up. Of course, this can only be temporary, and you should deal with it for two days. When the heavy rain stops, you still have to repair and strengthen them according to the original method. After all, the sacks After the soil in the bag is soaked by water, part of it will be lost. And if there are too many sacks, they are prone to collapse. Not only is it dangerous, but it may also be futile.”

What Gu Chengyu said was a quick fix, and he could only temporarily suppress the overflow of the river.Just like what the prince said, it was raining heavily, and it was difficult for Hegong to work.

He had seen the maps of that area, but detailed maps in ancient times were rare, and only the emperor had a detailed map of the country.

In addition, the soldiers guarding the border will also have a sand table and map of the border, but it is only for the border and has nothing to do with other state capitals.

The maps in the hands of Fangshi or officials are relatively abstract and very simple.It is conceivable that in ancient times, maps were also very precious things.

So now he has sent people to several state capitals in the south of the Yangtze River for field investigations. If he wants to come up with countermeasures, he must know the local terrain.

The prince nodded, this method is indeed feasible, and his face couldn't help but relax a lot.

"The lower official didn't come to the scene in person, and he doesn't know the local terrain. If he can see the direction of the various tributaries of the river, he may be able to come up with other solutions."

Gu Chengyu had an idea, and the most detailed map was naturally with the emperor.But as the crown prince, the prince may not have a detailed map in his hand.

Although he has listed several countermeasures in the booklet, they are all relatively general.Only by knowing the terrain can a more detailed plan be formulated.

When the prince heard that Gu Chengyu could still think of a way, he couldn't help but feel happy, "I have a more detailed copy in my hand, but it's much simpler than the one from my father, I don't know if I can see it."

The prince was very excited, turned around and asked someone to bring the map.

But in a blink of an eye, I found that there were other officials sitting and waiting.All of them pricked up their ears and their eyes shone, as if a mouse saw the sesame oil.

"Cough! Pang Chu, I'm afraid it's time for lunch now?"

The prince cleared his cough, and suddenly asked Pang Chu who was waiting beside him in a deep voice.

Pang Chu didn't know, so, didn't he just say to look at the map?Why did you ask about lunch?Is His Highness hungry?
But in an instant he understood His Highness's intentions, glanced at everyone in the room, and quickly replied: "Your Highness, are you hungry? It's almost time for dinner. Your Highness didn't think about eating or drinking this morning, and was so worried. Thinking about it, he should have been hungry a long time ago." Understand."

In the past two days, because the prince was worried about the torrential rain in the south of the Yangtze River, he really didn't have any appetite for several days, and he lost his appetite a little.

Gu Chengyu was still waiting for the prince to get the map, but who would have thought that the prince would make a miracle, can we not talk about the meal now?

Or the map thing is important!When can't you eat?

Gu Chengyu tilted his head, and found that He Jisheng and the others were looking at them eagerly, and immediately felt uncomfortable.

What's the matter with these people?Do you want to wait to pick up ready-made ones?What a thick skin!

If Gu Chengyu cites all the methods one by one, these people might even go to the emperor to claim credit.

After all, this is very common in officialdom, who told you not to act faster?This is called being the first to act first.

It's a pity that they are doomed to be disappointed, even if Gu Chengyu looked at the map, it is impossible to tell the whole story of the countermeasures, because he has to go face to face.

The prince mentioned that it was time for lunch, which was already an obvious hint.Who would have thought that everyone's face was so thick that no one proposed to resign first.

They all picked up their tea bowls and drank tea.

Gu Chengyu felt that now was not a good time, so he should go back first.If the prince still wants to know the solution, he should be summoned again.

"Pang Chu, go pass the meal. My lords, why don't you stay and have a meal with me?" The prince turned to several officials and said.

The prince's face was full of smirks, and the other officials present were embarrassed to sit down no matter how thick-skinned they were.

After all, the meals in the palace are all rationed, if you want a banquet, you have to order the imperial dining room in advance.

But the prince obviously didn't intend to order the imperial dining room to add more dishes, the intention of asking this couldn't be more obvious.

After all, they are also officials ordered by the court, so they are not going to do such shameless things.

"Since His Highness the Crown Prince wants to eat, the next official will take his leave first."

Several people filed out one after another and walked out of the study.

Gu Chengyu walked at the end, walking slowly, just a few steps out of the study.Sure enough, Pang Chu chased after him from behind.

"Master Gu, please stop. The prince remembered that there is still one matter that he has not discussed with Mr. Gu."

Gu Chengyu immediately turned around, "Please Eunuch Pang lead the way!"

The swift and swift action made He Jisheng sneer, who had not gone far.Everyone came from the same sect, but this junior was very wary of him.

Since they were both officials of Zhan Shifu, they have often met.But Gu Chengyu was always very respectful to him on the surface, but never consulted him on matters.

Originally, he wanted to take advantage of his position to find out Gu Chengyu's faults, and teach him a lesson to bring the two of them closer.

(End of this chapter)