Zhao Jie was still stunned for a while before exclaiming in amazement, "Miss Jiang, you are too amazing! You can even come up with this method. It is truly ingenious."
Once the river channel is re-planned, there will be no need to worry about flooding in Qingnan again.
Even though he didn't realize it at first, he understood it now.
The Ministry of Works has many handwritten notes by experts in water management, which contain the efforts of several generations, but with little success. Most of them are similar ideas such as reinforcing dikes and widening river channels.
Today, however, he was hearing about Jiang Yimian's method for the first time. If this method were recorded, it would benefit countless disaster-stricken areas.
In water management, dredging is indeed more important than blocking. Reinforcing dikes is useful, but not very effective. Rather than that, it is better to let the water flow directly into the ocean through the river channels.
This is the best way.
Jiang Yimian simply waved her hand, "This method wasn't my idea; I just heard about it from someone a long time ago."
This is the result of the efforts of dozens of generations and has been verified over thousands of years, so it is naturally a good method.
Zhao Jie's eyes widened instantly, and he asked curiously, "Which water management expert came up with this method? Did he leave behind any notes?"
If they could obtain the flood control manual, they could gain more experience, which would be a good thing for the Great Jin Dynasty.
Jiang Yimian simply shook her head. "I've only met that person once, and I know nothing else about him."
We shouldn't casually apply the methods of our ancestors to ourselves.
Zhao Jie said with great regret, "I wonder who this gentleman is. He is truly amazing. This method will surely solve the problem of thousands or even tens of thousands of people in the Great Jin who are suffering from floods."
This also solved the problem of the Great Jin Dynasty.
Apart from Qingnan, many places in the Great Jin Dynasty suffer from floods, causing severe losses every year. The imperial court has provided disaster relief many times, and the Ministry of Works has sent people to deal with the situation every year, but to no avail.
With this method, the number of people who die from floods will be reduced, and the losses will be mitigated.
As he thought about it, he felt that the frustration he had felt from being hit by the raindrops had dissipated considerably. Although the sky was still covered with dark clouds, he felt that a few rays of light were shining through the gaps in the clouds.
He simply smiled and said to everyone, "We have a way to control the flood. Everyone, work harder to dig ditches. Once Lord Lu goes to inspect the site, it shouldn't be too long before everything is fine. You can all rest assured."
The others who were digging ditches to draw water also smiled with delight upon hearing this.
They've been digging irrigation ditches day and night for the past few days to lower the river level, but then it started raining today.
This only made them tense up again after they had finally relaxed, but when they heard the conversation of the group, they felt relieved.
Many people cheered, saying, "We're saved! That's great!"
Looking at the faces that were squinting from the rain, Jiang Yimian felt a sense of healing.
Despite the disheveled state of the scene, everyone wore smiles on their faces, smiles that came from the bottom of their hearts.
Many of these people were constables from the government office. As soon as they heard that they were going to dig ditches for the good of the people, they rushed to help without the slightest hesitation.
Instead of disobeying Zhou Shiwen's orders, Zhao Jie spontaneously came to help when he learned that they were to dig ditches.
These people were just ordinary citizens. Perhaps because of Zhou Shiwen, they ignored the people outside the city, but they were still ordinary citizens, and they felt bad for them.
Now that Zhou Shiwen is gone, they can finally be themselves.
Just as he was looking at the people in the river, Zhang Duyun hurriedly ran over from the city gate, completely soaked by the rain, looking utterly disheveled.
Zhao Jie, finding it strange, joked, "Weren't you going to persuade those villagers to come down the mountain? How come you're soaked to the bone?"
This guy is never one to let himself suffer a loss, it's really strange that he got himself into this state today.
In the past, this person would probably have regretted it while quickly changing clothes, thinking, "My health is precious, I can't get sick here."
Zhang Duyun, unusually, did not refute Zhao Jie. He looked around but did not see Lu Cijian. He said anxiously, "Miss Jiang, you should go back to the yamen quickly. That shameless bastard Zhou Shiwen has surrounded the yamen with the city guards."
He had just returned to the yamen from Baiyun Village, and before he even went inside, he saw a group of soldiers surrounding the yamen. He was so frightened that he ran away as fast as he could to warn them.
The government office must be in complete chaos right now.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Jie said in disbelief, "Has Zhou Shiwen gone mad? I'll go check on him."
Jiang Yimian quickly grabbed him and said, "Wait here for Lu Cijian."
After saying that, he quickly walked towards the city gate, feeling somewhat uneasy.
They knew Zhou Shiwen would take action against them, but they never expected him to do it so openly, leading the city guards to surround the government office.
These people are trying to rebel, but they've failed.
Before Jiang Yimian even reached the yamen, she could see rows of city guards standing outside, each holding a long spear, completely surrounding the yamen.
The nearby streets were deserted, and even the teahouses and taverns were closed.
Jiang Yimian walked directly towards the yamen. As soon as the soldiers saw her, they immediately raised their broadswords and surrounded her in the center.
She completely ignored the soldiers and shouted into the yamen, "Lord Zhou, what is the meaning of this? Detaining an official of the imperial court without authorization is a serious crime."
Zhou Shiwen chuckled and walked out of the yamen, his wrinkled face full of smugness. "Miss Jiang, don't try to pin this on me so easily. I received news that someone in the yamen is hiding wanted criminals and impersonating an official of the court. In order to prevent any real lords from being harmed, I brought soldiers to search for them."
He spoke with such confidence and without the slightest hint of unease.
Jiang Yimian said calmly, "A wanted criminal is being hidden inside the yamen? Whom does Lord Zhou suspect?"
Zhou Shiwen said seriously, "Miss Jiang's words are meaningless. Since it is about hiding a wanted criminal, everyone in the yamen could be the mastermind."
"I'm here to arrest someone. Miss Jiang, please don't obstruct my work. Guards, take her away."
As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers grabbed at Jiang Yimian.
Jiang Yimian simply dodged and kicked the two men, breaking through their encirclement. She stepped forward, grabbed Zhou Shiwen, and pressed a dagger against his neck, coldly saying, "Stop! If you don't want Zhou Shiwen to die, put down your weapons."
The officers and soldiers exchanged glances, and although they did not put down their weapons, they did not make any other moves.
Zhou Shiwen was furious and shouted, "Jiang Yimian, have you gone mad? I am an official of the imperial court. Do you want to die by threatening me like this? Why don't you arrest this troublemaker for me?"
It's truly hateful that such a bunch of useless idiots could be coerced by this bastard.
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