Chapter 115
Throughout the dynasties, the Yellow River flood problem has always been a headache for the emperor and all the civil and military officials. Since the Xia Yu's flood control, the most effective methods of controlling the Yellow River are nothing more than building embankments, draining and diverting.
It is said that the Yellow River bursts its banks twice every three years and changes its course once every hundred years.
Zhao Youze was ordered by the emperor to set out this time, and he didn't know how many eyes were watching him from behind. If he didn't make some good achievements, he would be criticized.
Zhao Youze understood this principle, and Jiashan also understood it.
Moreover, this is a very difficult project to carry out successfully.
First, it takes a long time, and second, it cannot be completely cured. Even the wise man Dayu spent 13 years to cure it.
Fortunately, Zhao Youze did not take this job for fame or fortune, so he did a good job of psychological preparation. He just said "scared", and before Jiashan could say anything, he comforted himself: "Actually, I'm not that scared."
Zhao Youze said: "Minister Cao has many years of experience in water conservancy. My father sent him to assist me, which is a great help to me."
After that, he frowned and asked Jiashan, "Sister, do you believe I can succeed?"
Jiashan smiled and said, "You are so smart, I will believe you."
Zhao Youze then smiled even more brilliantly.
While the two were talking, Xuan Ge'er had already fallen asleep on the recliner holding the Nine-Ring. The wet nurses saw Jiashan and Zhao Youze talking, so they didn't dare to disturb them. When Jiashan found out, Xuan Ge'er was sleeping soundly and snoring.
Jiashan couldn't help laughing when he saw this, and Zhao Youze also grinned. He went forward to pick up Xuan'er and took him into the inner room to rest.
After having Xuan Ge'er, Zhan Yue went to work earlier and earlier.
When he went out these days, Xuan Ge'er went to see Zhu Rong. If he came back later, Xuan Ge'er might have fallen asleep. It is very likely that the father and son would not say a word to each other for the whole day.
In order to avoid this consequence, Zhan Yue generously delegated power to his officials, so today, Zhan Yue returned home before dinner time.
Zhao Youze will be leaving Beijing the day after tomorrow, so Jiashan will naturally invite him to have dinner at his house.
When Zhan Yue returned home, Zhao Youze was discussing with Jiashan several possible candidates for the future husband of Princess Qinghe, the daughter of Concubine Jing.
Qinghe and Zhao Youze are about the same age. They are fourteen years old this year and it is time for them to get engaged.
Concubine Jing had only one daughter, so she would have to make more plans for her. However, based on Jiashan's understanding of Emperor Zhang He, Emperor Zhang He would not let Qinghe's husband's family fall into too much poverty.
The two had just talked about Qinghe when Zhan Yue pushed the door open and walked in. Xuan Ge'er had sharp ears. He was frustrated because he couldn't untie the nine-linked ring. When he saw Zhan Yue, he felt like he saw a savior.
He threw his hands up in anger, pointed at his head and said, "It's so difficult!"
"Dad, please help me." Xuan Ge'er went over and pulled Zhan Yue's sleeve.
Zhan Yue first greeted Zhao Youze and then walked to the table with Xuan Ge'er. Seeing that Xuan Ge'er was frustrated because he couldn't untie the Nine Rings, he did not teach him right away, but pointed out a few key points to guide him.
Zhao Youze and Jiashan's attention was quickly attracted to Zhan Yue. After seeing this scene, they both curled their lips at the same time.
Zhao Youze smiled and said, "With such a patient father, Xuan will definitely be better than me and my sister in the future."
In Zhao Youze's growth process, Zhang Hedi played a small role. After Zhao Youze's eye disease was cured, Zhang Hedi gradually paid more attention to him.
Even for Jiashan, no matter how much she won the emperor's heart, what she got was not a complete father, but a fragment of him.
Being born into an imperial family, they do have the capital to look down on everything, but they also lose the most basic parental love.
Hearing what Zhao Youze said, Jiashan didn't say anything, but just looked at Zhan Yue and his son quietly, but his heart was already moved.
Every time Zhao Youze came to the princess's mansion to look for Jiashan, Zhan Yue was usually not at home. Today was a rare opportunity for the two uncles to talk, so they both drank a little wine.
After drinking, they naturally became interested in talking at the table.
Zhan Yue was not an outsider to begin with. When he heard that Zhao Youze was going to Hedong to control floods, he immediately frowned and asked, "Did the emperor send guards to escort him?"
Zhao Youze nodded, picked up a piece of silver cod with chopsticks and ate it, and said in a gentle voice: "Yes. General Chu Xi of the Yulin Guard was sent to accompany us."
Hearing that it was Chu Xi, Zhan Yue nodded slightly and said lightly: "Chu Xi served as a general under my command two years ago. He is quite skilled."
"Since the Yellow River has burst its banks, there must be a flood of disaster victims in the east of the river," Zhan Yue said. "It is right to evacuate and comfort them, but we must also pay attention to our own safety."
"Unless there is an emergency, it's best not to leave Chu Xi's side at other times." Zhan Yue said softly.
Although Zhao Youze can now ride a horse and draw a bow, his martial arts are only enough to protect himself. Since there is a flood in Hedong, there will definitely be more mobs.
Zhao Youze was traveling as an imperial envoy this time. If the court officials did not appease the people enough before Zhao Youze arrived, it would easily arouse public anger, and the public anger would most likely be transferred to him.
Zhao Youze understood what Zhan Yue meant, smiled and said, "Okay."
After drinking, Zhao Youze returned to the palace in high spirits.
Flood control is not a matter of one or two days, it may take a year or two, so this time, Jiashan and Zhan Yue sent Zhao Youze to the palace gate before returning home.
After the two vermilion palace doors were completely closed, Zhan Yue suddenly stretched out his arms and embraced Jiashan.
This was on the street, but he behaved so intimately that Jiashan couldn't help but look at him in confusion.
Zhan Yue then leaned over, lowered his voice, and whispered softly in her ear: "Perhaps, when Yuan Kang returns to the capital, the emperor will make up his mind to establish the crown prince."
Jiashan was startled and couldn't help biting her lower lip. After a moment, she slowly found her voice.
Jiashan stared at his dark black hair and asked softly, "Is it possible?"
Zhan Yue smiled, very gently, and said, "This is my guess."
"However, I rarely feel unsure of my boss' intentions." Zhan Yue's brows were calm, his smile was gentle, and he reached out to hold Jia Shan's hand. "Maybe we can wait and see if this is an accident."
Zhan Yue's words were witty, but Jia Shan knew that since he could say it, he must have been 70% sure of it.
In fact, with Yuankang's current conditions, he is absolutely worthy of the throne of the Eastern Palace.
He was originally the legitimate son, and was previously alienated by Emperor Zhanghe only because of his birth defect. Now, not only has his eyesight been healed, but he has also won the emperor's heart.
If this flood control work is successful, it will naturally make you famous among the people.
With his noble status, sufficient talent, reputation for benevolence and the emperor's favor, he actually possessed the qualities to be a successor to the throne. It all depended on whether Emperor Zhanghe was willing to give him the corresponding status.
Zhan Yue didn't know, but Jia Shan remembered it.
In the previous life, Zhao Youcheng was appointed as the crown prince only after his father's health gradually deteriorated. Now it is only the sixteenth year of Zhanghe, and his father is in the prime of his life. Can Yuankang really have this blessing?
In his new life, Jiashan only wants a few things.
Helping Yuankang regain his sight and helping him successfully ascend to the throne has always been her goal. Now that this goal may be within sight, Jiashan has a sense of unreality.
She looked up at the towering palace towers in front of her, and saw the summer night mist hanging over the solemn palace walls. After the evening breeze blew gently, the continuous palaces and pavilions finally revealed their original shapes.
It seems to let people wait until the flowers bloom and the moon shines.