At the same time, with the acceleration of the construction of the Fourth Ring Road, the urbanization progress in the periphery is also faster. For example, reinforced concrete houses are mainly concentrated outside the city, and there are relatively few in the outer and inner cities, which still retain their ancient charm.
As Zhao Zhen invented better rubber, rubber tires gradually came to the market, and bicycles had already appeared, but they were not yet popular.
Sedan chairs were also very popular, and it was only a matter of time before rickshaws and even cars appeared.
Migrant workers who came to Bianliang to find work joined the factory, adding to the prosperity of Bianliang and taking it to a higher level.
"Is there any need to think about this? The war in the north must have come to an end."
"Yes, we are strong."
An old man from Bianliang muttered to himself.
I still remember that during the Battle of Chanzhou, the Liao army was at the gates of the city, less than 200 miles away from Bianliang.
But now, it is our Song Dynasty’s troops that have arrived at the Liao people’s city.
"How is the river pollution control problem in Bianliang City going now? I'll notify Kaifeng Prefecture later. I want to go and take a look."
At this moment, early in the morning in the Constitutional Court, Zhao Jun was processing today's official documents.
When Zhao Jun saw the industrial and commercial development report sent by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce last year, he thought of the issue of environmental governance when he saw so many factories appearing.
The main reason was that his home was right next to the imperial city, and he was so busy with official duties on weekdays that he didn't even have time to check on the situation of the rivers in the city.
With more and more factories, environmental pollution is inevitable. Although the worsening environmental problems will appear in the process of industrialization, it is inevitable.
But if we prepare early and take preventive measures, we can manage the situation while it develops, rather than waiting until the situation develops before managing it, which would cost much more than managing it before it gets worse.
“I’ve paid attention to this issue.”
Li Di took off his reading glasses and said to Zhao Jun, "Even before the factory was built, the city's rivers were already seriously polluted. This was a legacy of the dyeing and ink-making industries. Now, these heavily polluting industries have been relocated outside the city."
"And it's not just the dyeing and ink-making industries. The city's own residents' garbage and excrement all have to be transported away by the river. As a result, the water quality near the city gates downstream—Xincao Gate, Dongbei Water Gate, Xinsong Gate, Datong Gate, and Xuanhua Gate—has always been poor, with a foul odor."
Yan Shu also turned his head and said, "Kaifeng Prefecture is currently carrying out rectification in this regard. Residents are prohibited from urinating and defecating anywhere, and from littering the river. They have also strengthened the treatment of feces. This feces is fertilizer and cannot be wasted in the river."
"Well, that's good. I've already designated the industrial zone; it can only be located outside East City. This way, even if there is industrial wastewater, it will only be discharged downstream. We must ensure the water quality of the Bianliang River and guarantee water for residents. We must not allow the water quality of the upper Bian River to deteriorate."
Zhao Jun nodded and said, "This water is used by the people for daily life. The Minamata disease in Japan is a lesson written in our own history textbooks. We must not make the same mistake."
"Don't worry. Industrial water now has strict requirements. Kaifeng Prefecture also publicizes every day that drinking water must be boiled before drinking and that burning coal in winter requires opening windows. With such strong publicity now, the people will not be ignorant of everything."
Cai Qi sighed, "It's just that we don't have the ability to treat sewage right now, otherwise it wouldn't be such a hassle."
Industrialization is a process, but it is also a problem.
Although there was some river pollution in Bianliang in the past, it was not severe.
After all, feces are very important. Unless you can't hold it in on the street and run to the river to defecate, most people use toilets at home.
The rest is pollution from the dyeing and weaving industry and the ink-making industry, which makes the lower reaches of the river colorful.
But industrialization is different, and this can have serious consequences.
So we must be cautious.
The fundamental development is to move all industries outside the city and ensure that the water used by upstream residential areas is not contaminated by industrial wastewater.
"Well, there's also the issue of environmental development. The Yellow River has been temporarily controlled, but we've also been able to plant trees and reforest."
Zhao Jun was about to continue talking about environmental issues.
At this moment, an official from the Imperial Court suddenly rushed into the courtyard and shouted, "Report! Minister Fan has come eight hundred miles away to report urgently!"
An urgent report from eight hundred miles away?
All the prime ministers in the Constitutional Court stopped what they were doing and looked over.
"You read it."
Zhao Jun did not ask anyone to deliver the official documents.
"Our army defeated the Liao army in one battle. Yelu Zongzhen fled north in panic. The army has recaptured Yanyun!"
The clerk from the Jinzouyuan read out.
Just a few words caused a huge uproar.
In an instant, the originally quiet house became lively.
"Old Fan did a great job."
Yan Shu was overjoyed and said, "Yanyun has been recovered!"
"Great! This is the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun that have been lost for a hundred years!"
"We must quickly inform the authorities of this news."
"Yes, yes, we must go to Chongzheng Hall immediately and inform the emperor of this great event."
All the prime ministers were delighted, with their faces beaming and their faces filled with elation.
You must know that it has been too long since the Song Dynasty lost the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.
Many people even think that it is impossible to recover it in this lifetime and it is just a luxury.
However, it is the day when the dream actually comes true that makes people feel excited.
"Walk!"
Zhao Jun was also very happy. He stood up and said, "Let's go to Chongzheng Hall."
He said to the eunuch on duty at the door, "Go and inform the old king immediately, and have him report this to the emperor."
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