Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chapter 408 Entering Fuzhou Mansion

Since the Western Jin Dynasty, the people of Fujian began to pay attention to the construction of various water conservancy projects, such as puddles, ponds, sluices, embankments, lakes, etc., to promote the production of food in Fujian.

Some of the most famous water conservancy projects, such as the West Lake in Huzhou Prefecture opened in the Western Jin Dynasty, and the famous Mulan Pi in Putian.

This was all in the Ming Dynasty, and it still played a huge role.

As far as Chu Ze knew, the West Lake in Huzhou Prefecture alone could store more than [-] mu of water for irrigation.

It can be seen that its water storage capacity is large.

It also shows that Fujian's agricultural production relies heavily on these water conservancy projects.

It stands to reason that there should be no large-scale drought.

Chu Ze asked Liu Jing: "Master Liu, since there are so many water conservancy projects, why did we see so many dry fields along the way?"

Liu Jing sighed deeply, and said helplessly, "It's a long story."

Because of geography, there are indeed many water conservancy projects in Fujian.

But there are also many problems.

For example, West Lake, the capital of Huzhou.

In the past, the West Lake could store more than [-] mu of water to irrigate the fields. Now the West Lake has indeed become a place for dumping dung and grass. The coastal sites have been dug and the boundaries have been destroyed.In addition, the tyrants invaded the West Lake, encircled the West Lake into their own territory, and filled it with gardens; in this way, the irrigation power of the West Lake was further reduced.

Until now, West Lake has almost become a decoration.

"Since we know the problem, why don't we improve it?" Chu Ze looked at Liu Jing sharply.

Liu Jing had a bitter expression.

Before he could open his mouth, Sun Zhengde sneered: "Master Chu actually expects them to solve this matter? Why not just dream about it?"

Liu Jing: "..." He sneered, shrinking his neck silently, not daring to fart.

Chu Ze: "..."

Chu Ze rubbed his eyebrows with a headache.

How could he have forgotten that Yingtian Division is a group of doormats.

And this is also inseparable from the local customs.

In Fujian, there are many local tyrants and evil gentry.

These people rely on their own money to be lawless.

Not to mention the Land Division who is only in charge of building water conservancy projects, even Fujian's chief envoys are constrained by them.

"By the way, you may mobilize the guards to suppress the local gentry?"

As soon as Chu Ze said this, Liu Jing gave a wry smile.

Along with these, there was also Sun Zhengde's cold sneer.

"If these guards are willing to cooperate with the government, there will be no people like Ye Zongcheng in Fujian."

These words were not very nice, but Liu Jing had to admit that Sun Zhengde was right.

Chu Ze had even more headaches.

He knows a lot of problems in Fujian.

When he entered Fujian, he saw the arrogance of the guard soldiers.

But he didn't expect that they were so arrogant that even the government didn't want to show face.

Zhu Xi immediately said: "Then why didn't you report this matter?"

"This..." Liu Jing's expression froze for a moment, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

Chu Ze raised his eyelids, gave him a sideways glance, and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it. The Second Prince is here to keep you safe." Then he picked up his teacup and took a sip slowly.

With Chu Ze's guarantee, Liu Jing gained some confidence.

But when he spoke, he was still a little cautious.

Even the voice was lowered a lot.

He said, "Because I can't pass it up."

"Why can't you hand it in?" Zhu Xi replied subconsciously, and then immediately realized that the reason why it couldn't be handed in was because someone didn't want them to hand it in.

As for who this person is...

Chu Ze and Zhu Xi looked at each other, and put the matter aside.

The most important thing now is to solve the water conservancy problem first.

Wait for the time to make a shot, and then deal with them.

Chu Ze said to Liu Jing: "In this way, after you go back, sort out all the problems you know, and then ask someone to send us all the existing water records of Fuzhou Prefecture. We want to read them. The last thing is to find someone familiar People from Fuzhou Prefecture, preferably locals from Fuzhou Prefecture.”

Liu Jing carefully wrote down one by one.

After Chu Ze had finished speaking, Liu Jing said, "Does your lord want to do this?"

Naturally, it is necessary to control water conservancy.

There are many famous water conservancy projects in Fujian, which happen to be very close to Fuzhou.

Chu Ze decided to take the West Lake of Fuzhou Prefecture as an example, to scare the chickens and monkeys, and frighten the gentry in Fujian.

But repairing water conservancy is not a joke, he must have an understanding of the local hydrology and other conditions.

The water records record various local hydrological changes.

It's what he needs most right now.

The water records in Fujian are very well developed due to geographical reasons.

Whether it is government or private, there are a lot of water records.

These are extremely useful to him.

As for that person, the purpose is to lead him the way, and by the way, let me introduce the people in Fuzhou and their humanities, so that he won't be caught blind when he gets there.

Chu Ze roughly stated his request, and Liu Jing said, "Coincidentally, the lower official is from Fuzhou Prefecture. Your Excellency wants a guide, and the lower official is the most suitable candidate."

"really?"

"No lie."

Chu Ze was overjoyed.

I really didn't expect that I caught a trump card with a random grab.

It just so happens that this person is the chief of the Yingtian Division. If there is any need at that time, just tell him directly.

It also saves the middle link, which is very good.

"If that's the case, then go back and get ready. We'll go to Fuzhou Mansion tomorrow. The things we want will also be delivered to the place where we are staying in Fuzhou Mansion." After Chu Ze finished speaking, he asked Liu Jing to be sent out.

And they also started to pack their things, and they rushed to Fuzhou Mansion just after dawn tomorrow.

The carriage staggered, and after walking for more than half a day, they finally arrived at Fuzhou Mansion.

Chu Ze's coming to Fuzhou Mansion is kept secret.

He wanted to take a look at the situation in Fuzhou, and then decide how to proceed.

"Master, we're here." Zhao Si's voice came from outside the carriage.

Chu Ze got up when he heard the sound, and opened the curtain of the carriage.

Just as he was about to jump down, he heard a voice of greeting in unison: "Your Majesty Shen Nan, the prefect of Fuzhou Prefecture, leads the officials of Fuzhou Prefecture to welcome Lord Chu and His Royal Highness the Second Prince."

Chu Ze slowly stood up straight.

Zhu Xi also heard the voice, and came out suspiciously.

"This...isn't it that no one was notified to welcome you?" Looking at the row of officials kneeling under the city gate, Zhu Xi frowned, and he subconsciously looked at Liu Jing.

Chu Ze also looked at him.

Even Zhao Si and Sun Zhengde who were sitting outside the carriage looked at him.

"..." Liu Jing hurriedly waved his hands, "It's not us, your lord has told us that we are not allowed to disclose the news that we are coming to Fuzhou, and none of us have said anything."

The panic on his face was so obvious.

Chu Ze narrowed his eyes, then withdrew his gaze, and said softly, "It shouldn't be him."

"If it wasn't him, who would it be?"

Only a few of them know about coming here.

Chu Ze and Zhu Xi would definitely not say, if it wasn't Liu Jing, could it be...

Zhu Xi's eyes moved slowly.

(End of this chapter)