Zhu Youxiao neither defended nor investigated further, but only looked at people's abilities.
Li Jingbai took office as the governor of Shaanxi, and Zuo Guangdou was appointed as the governor of the river, which was a new position. The full title was "Governor of the River, Minister of Works and Right Deputy Censor of the Censorate."
As an important means to combat the Little Ice Age disaster, water conservancy facilities must be built. However, Zhu Youxiao did not understand this, and there were not many people who could be called water conservancy experts.
Zuo Guangdou did a good job in Shaanxi. The overall planning of water conservancy facilities has been completed and construction is underway. Li Jingbai can do whatever he wants.
Only then could Zhu Youxiao feel at ease to transfer Zuo Guangdou from Shaanxi, the future hard-hit area, to inspect the Yellow River, Huai River, Cao River and other rivers, especially Zhili, Henan and Shandong, and also have an overall water conservancy construction plan.
Li Jingbai was summoned into the palace, where he knelt down and kowtowed, shouting "Long live the emperor!"
"Mr. Li, please excuse me." Zhu Youxiao raised his hand. "Please take a seat."
After Li Jingbai signed his name and sat down, Zhu Youxiao said without further ado, "When Li Qing first became the county magistrate, you visited the people to understand their suffering, pardoned the sand land tax, and erected the 'Sand Land Tax Exemption' stele. The people were deeply grateful, and I deeply commend you for your love for the people."
Li Jingbai was a little surprised. He didn't expect that the emperor appointed him because of his achievements when he first became a county magistrate.
"Shaanxi will be the site of a major disaster. The newspapers have already said it, so I won't repeat it." Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice, "Zuo Guangdou has already made a water conservancy plan. Li Qing will follow suit. However, to appease the people and ensure the implementation of the court's good policies, Li Qing must fulfill his duties and serve loyally."
The requirements were not high. The emperor just wanted to repair the water conservancy facilities designed by Zuo Guangdou, implement the court's policies, and work hard with a heart of love and concern for the people.
Li Jingbai bowed and agreed, but the emperor's instructions and orders were not over yet. The arrangements for Gansu and Shaanxi were not only detailed but also long-term.
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