Chapter 904 Kipju Dam

The financial resources of the private businessmen completely shocked Zhao Yougong and his gang, and within two days, in order to win more benefits, these vicious-eyed businessmen actually scraped together 25 million yuan to catch up with the tax revenue of the Great Song Dynasty treasury for two years, which is simply terrible. Fortunately, the Jin people went south and failed to capture Bianliang, if the Jin people plundered the Central Plains as they did in history, I am afraid it would be a different scene. Xiao Zhiyun is a princess of the Liao Dynasty, with golden branches and jade leaves, but she has never seen so much money in her life. This group of rich businessmen of the family took out so much at once, and there are a lot of left, many people here are waiting and watching, like the Zhang family in Shandong and Hu Fugui, who smash pots and sell iron, after all, they are a minority, tsk, the Great Song Dynasty is really rich, and it is no wonder that Wanyan Zongwang and Yelu Chun Lao had the idea of letting the horse go south, as long as the looting was successful, it was enough for them to eat for ten years.

With so much money all at once, it's really a bit of an upstart. With this money, there are funds for the rectification of the Yangtze River, and the construction of Siberia does not need to be so stressed. In the following days, the merchants transported the agreed funds into Bianliang, and because of this capital flow, the most powerful pirate army in history was born, so it was called the "colonial storm" by later generations. This financial storm not only had a huge impact on the coastal countries, but also provided strong support for a series of actions in Siberia. There are a lot of benefits, and the only one who has a lot of complaints about this matter is Li Bao, because of the arrangement of His Royal Highness Zhao, he General Li has become the most powerful robber in the Great Song Dynasty, the official pirate, and he feels a toothache when he thinks about it.

With the abundant funds, the rectification of the two rivers was also put on the agenda, because the money of the treasury was not used within three years, so the court officials no longer had any objections to this matter, and after three years, the treasury would support the river management, which everyone could accept, after all, three years was enough to reverse the situation of the treasury. In fact, the court officials don't want to give up this kind of good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, but the treasury is too weak, if you want to blame, you can only blame Zhao Ji for being too able to squander when he was in power, plus the Jin people ransacked Bianliang City once, and later set **** several wars, the treasury is even more than enough to make ends meet, and now they have to tighten their pockets to live. Next, Zhao Yougong summoned Yang Bangyi and Fei Yingol to discuss the matter of controlling the river with the two.

Yang Bangyi belongs to the Ministry of Industry, and has been responsible for the management of the Yellow River over the years, so he has a lot of research on water conservancy construction, and Fei Yingol put forward the opinions on the governance of the two rivers, obviously he has also done a detailed investigation and governance plan before, Zhao Yougong asked, Fei Yingol talked eloquently, "Your Highness, I don't know if you know Dujiangyan?" For thousands of years, the Bashu Dujiangyan has not only irrigated farmland, but also stored water by it, which greatly reduced the surrounding floods. Chen felt that he could completely follow the example of Dujiangyan and build two water storage dams in the Jingchu area, because the water flow in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River is turbulent, and it is prone to flooding in the rainy season. If the waters east of the Jiujiang River are reconstructed and more canals are built to divert the water, the possibility of flooding can be greatly reduced. ”

Fei Yingol's proposal coincides with Yang Bangyi, these two are typical people who are not very good at life, only thinking about how to build water conservancy projects, but they have not thought about how much such a big project will cost, and fortunately they met Zhao Yougong, if they meet others, it is estimated that they will be directly vetoed. Zhao Yougong touched his chin and fell into contemplation, building a dam is not such a simple thing, not only human and financial resources, but now Jingchu is facing the threat of Bashu, if it is destroyed, won't the early investment be wasted?

"You two, have you figured out where to build the dam? The construction of the dam is no better than the others, it must be planned as a whole and fully prepared" Zhao Yougong's inquiry obviously did not make it difficult for these two people, Yang Bangyi had already prepared, in fact, the idea of building a dam had already been there, but in the years when Zhao Ji was in power, these ideas were all vetoed. took out the map he was carrying, and saw a place circled in red on the map, which turned out to be Kipzhou. Kipzhou, which was later known as Yichang County, now also includes Yiling, which will be located on the flow of the Min River, overlooking the entire Yangtze River. Huh, I'm really a little skeptical that Yang Bangyi can predict the future, and he actually put the location of the dam in Kipzhou. In later generations, the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang cost manpower and material resources, not to mention, it took 12 years before and after, and that was still with the help of modern machinery. In today's Great Song Dynasty, it is impossible to predict how long it will take, is it possible to learn from the pre-Qin Dynasty and recruit a large number of manpower to serve in labor? If this is really done, it is estimated that in the end, the people will inevitably complain, and when the people's grievances boil, they will be used by those who have intentions, and it will be another big rebellion.

After understanding Yang Bangyi and Fei Yingol's thoughts, Zhao Yougong sent the two away and pondered alone. In fact, Yang Bangyi is right in saying that if you want to manage the Yangtze River well, some things must be done sooner or later, and later generations will not also build the Gezhou Dam and the Three Gorges Dam, if the dam can be built as soon as possible, it will be able to prevent many floods. But the biggest problem facing at the moment is where to find a large amount of manpower, the Great Song Dynasty did not say that there was a hard labor, and those who worked were paid, and I am afraid that this expense could not be afforded. The Three Gorges Dam, in the absence of modern machinery to help, has to mobilize at least 20,000 people to build, a year of labor costs of no less than one million, even if you have money now, you can't afford to withstand such a toss. Secondly, it is necessary to prevent Chai's dog from jumping over the wall to start the water conservancy project. While thinking hard, Xiao Zhiyun walked in briskly with a horsewhip, and when she saw Zhao Yougong's distressed look, she couldn't help asking, "What, are you still worried about the governance of the two rivers?" ”

Hearing His Royal Highness Zhao complain for a while, Xiao Zhiyun couldn't help but smile, put down the horsewhip, poked Zhao Yougong's forehead with her fingers, and teased, "You, you are just smart and confused for a while, have you forgotten how the Guanzhong Grand Canal was built in the first place?" You don't need to worry about manpower at all, the Siberian Front has been recruiting barbarians year after year, and the number of prisoners is unknown, you only need a piece of military order, how many people you want are not available, and they are all barbarian men who are like cattle. You give some barbarians good treatment, and when the project is completed, they can become the people of the Great Song Dynasty, and you see if these people will work hard. As for Chai's side, I think you are too worried, although Chai Keyan is a woman, but he is also a person who understands the general situation, you publicize the construction of the Kipzhou Dam, it is best to make it known to everyone in the world, like this kind of good thing that benefits the country and the people, the people applaud, does the Chai family dare to risk the world to do something about the Kipzhou Dam? If the Chai family really does this, I'm afraid life won't be too easy. In order to be on the safe side, you can sign an agreement with Chai Keyan and announce it to the world, and I don't think Chai Keyan will be stupid enough to cut himself off from the people. ”

Carefully recalling Xiao Zhiyun's words, the more I pondered, the more it made sense, the people's heart can become a good blade if it is used well, and if it is not used well, it is also a waste. At the beginning of August of the third year of Taikang, the prefectures and counties in the Great Song Dynasty posted an official document, in which it was pointed out that the imperial court would build a huge water conservancy project in Kipzhou, which had completed the role of water storage and irrigation, and reduced the possibility of flooding the Yangtze River. As soon as the matter of the Kipzhou dam spread, it caused a huge repercussion in the Great Song Dynasty, especially the people in the Yangtze River area, and they praised each other, many carpenters, bricklayers and other construction talents have poured into Jiangling Mansion, and even many capable people have served for free, because the people on both sides of the Yangtze River have understood that the flood is terrible, and now His Royal Highness the Regent can spend a huge amount of money to build the dam, how can there be no reason not to support it.

The matter of the Kipzhou Dam is in an uproar, and it is difficult for Chai Keyan to even think about it. As the Chai family sat firmly in Bashu, the Chai family's ****** slowly moved from Luoyang to the safer Chengdu Mansion, the country of abundance in August, it was the hot time, Chai Keyuan was wearing a thin gauze shirt, blowing a rare cool breeze, "This Zhao Ling, what are you thinking, do you have the money to burn, build a dam in Kipzhou at this time." ”

Chai Keyan naturally couldn't understand it, she felt that there was no need to be in such a hurry to govern the Yangtze River, and the most important thing at the moment should be to strengthen the construction of the army, especially on the Siberian side, the Siberian front has never stopped fighting in recent years. Of course, Chai Keyan didn't know how much money a colonial storm had brought to Zhao Yougong, and if he knew, he would have to vomit blood in anger. Just when Chai Keyan was frowning and thinking hard, Qingmei pushed the door a little anxiously and walked in, entered the house, squatted beside the chaise longue, and whispered, "County Lord, there is news from Bianliang, saying that I want to discuss the matter of the Kipzhou Dam with you." ”

Listening to Qingmei's eloquent story, Chai Keyan knew the ins and outs of the matter, Zhao Ling spread the news of the negotiation, she Chai Keyan just couldn't talk about it, otherwise wouldn't she abandon the welfare of the people, don't talk about the people of Jingchu Central Plains, even the people of Bashu will roll their eyes at her Chai Keyan. Sighing, he sat up slowly, a wicked smile appeared on his delicate face, "Ordering the Qianzhou garrison to withdraw to the west, I want to see what Zhao Ling can talk about." ”

The negotiation site is in Qianzhou, whether it is Ding **** or Chai's has no opinion, of course, Chai Keyan is not afraid that Ding **** will suddenly move, in that place in Qianzhou, Chai has an advantage. Moreover, Zhao Yougong is such a smart person, and he will not do stupid things, if it is finally peaceful for a period of time today, everyone needs to take a good rest and recuperate, and it is not good for anyone to do it at this time. Chai Keyan also admitted that she had some selfishness, she wanted to see Zhao Yougong too much and see what changes had happened to this man. The Chai clan had no objection to Chai Keyan's decision, but Chai Yonghao mobilized more troops and horses in the direction of Qianzhou to prevent any accidents. However, Chai Keyan felt that there was no point in doing this, because Zhao Yougong would definitely not mess around.

On August 12, Zhao Yougong and Xiao Zhiyun rushed to Jiangling Mansion together, and the next day Zhao Yougong led more than a dozen guards from Jiangling Mansion to Qianzhou, at the same time, Xiao Zhiyun ordered Yue Fei and Yang Zaixing to lead troops into Guizhou, in case something happened in Qianzhou, they could also respond in time. Now that the Qianzhou garrison has already withdrawn to fifty miles away, Zhao Yougong has no worries that the Chai clan will make a rash move. Moreover, Chang'an and Bianliang are already firmly in control, even without him Zhao Yougong, the Qin Wangfu can still continue to hold on. There are Zhu Lian and Xiao Zhiyun inside, and Han Shizhong, Yelu Dashi, Niu Gao, Zhang Yi, and Li Gang outside. Chai Keyan is such a smart person, he will not take the initiative to provoke a war at this time, because then the biggest loss is the Chai family, not Ding****.

Walking on the streets of Qianzhou, feeling the unique Bashu culture, the street vendors are walking like flying, the sound is resounding in every corner, a prosperous scene, it seems that the Chai family has not been less attentive.

Since entering Qianzhou, he has not been able to see Chai Keyan directly, and Zhao Yougong is not in a hurry, anyway, he has already arrived in Qianzhou, and he has to talk sooner or later. On a summer night, starry, occasionally breeze, with a little warmth, sit in the small courtyard, enjoy the coolness of the night, a few plates of cold dishes, and a pot of wine. Under the moonlight, a delicate figure walked slowly, the face of the crown covered by the group, the blazing eyes, people have a feeling of suffocation, that kind of beauty, flowers falling, walking, drunk and sultry, even in the middle of summer, there is still a cool around. Today's Chai Keyan has obviously been carefully dressed up, and overnight, it seems to have returned to girlhood, with a little cunning.

"Zhao Ling, it seems that you are really not in a hurry" Chai Keyan grabbed Zhao Yougong's neck from behind, grinding in his ears, and the unique fragrance rushed into his nose. At this moment, the graceful and luxurious queen mother with dignified manners disappeared, and what fell into the world was just an ordinary woman who wanted to be happy. Chai Keyan is not interested in negotiations at all, and the result is already doomed. She just wants to see this man, she wants him, she has endured it to the limit all these years, if she doesn't see him, how long can she last. Listening to Chai Keyan's intoxicating voice, Zhao Yougong felt a surge of heat, held the beauty's jade wrist, and turned his head to look at her, "You're not afraid that I will kill you?" ”

Chai Keyan was not afraid, **** licked his pink lips, and his voice was like a female cat calling spring, "You come and kill me!" ”

This is a bewitching woman, exuding a kind of charm all over her body, Zhao Yougong saw desire, like a fiery desire, all these years, has she come alone? Between two people, whether it should be love or hate, it is never clear to say, this night, let go of their respective identities and be an ordinary man and woman. The midsummer is majestic, the moon is shining, and the spring love continues to flow out. (To be continued.) )