I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 122 Sandbox interpretation, Su Liang and Ouyang Xiu’s crazy output
On March [-], it was just dawn.

The officers of the Imperial City Department drove a super expanded version of the Taiping Car and slowly drove into the forbidden area.

What is placed on the Taiping Car is the Dahe River Sand Table made by Ouyang Xiu, Su Liang, Shen Kuo and others.

After a while, all the officials gathered in Daqing Hall.

In the center of the hall, a huge red cloth covers the sand table of the river.

The officials were very curious.

Lean slightly.

Zhao Zhen strode to the throne. He looked at the sand table of the river below with a helpless expression.

He really couldn't figure out why Ouyang Xiu and Su Liang wanted to take advantage of this.

The big river flows eastward, which can prevent the Khitan from the outside and eliminate the river troubles from the inside.

What is wrong with this policy?

It actually caused Su Liang to almost die in the river just to measure a point.

Zhao Zhen coughed dryly and said, "Uncle Ouyang Yong, Su Jingming, who among you will show off this river sand table?"

Immediately, Su Liang strode out.

Whoa!

The big red cloth was lifted.

A river sand table about one foot eight long and one foot two wide appeared in front of everyone.

Tall wooden boards are fixed around the sand table.

After Su Liang and Ouyang Xiu removed the wooden boards, a complete river sand table came into view.

The ministers all approached the river sand table one after another.

Even Zhao Zhen couldn't help but stand up.

In the sandbox.

Rivers, dams, villages, rocks, woods, fields, etc. are all exquisite and lifelike.

Eye-catching wooden signs are placed at different locations to mark the locations.

The section of the Yellow River from Henan Prefecture and Daming Prefecture to the sea is very clearly marked, and every bend is accurate.

The big river is as thick as an arm, while the Liuta River not far away is as thick as a finger.

Zhao Zhen looked surprised and praised: "This sand table is well made, very well made!"

aside.

Xia Song curled his lips with a look of disdain.

Su Liang held a thin long stick in his hand, pointed at the sand table and said: "In the official house, the soil, rivers, sand and stones inside are all taken from Henglong and Shanghu, and the length and height are all reduced in equal proportions. , the slope of the embankment is exactly the same as the current Henglong River channel."

Immediately, Su Liang began to explain seriously.

"Please see, the main reason why the river flows north is because when the river passes through Fengxiang Prefecture and Hezhong Prefecture, it wraps up a large amount of loess and yellow sand, causing the downstream section to become higher and higher, thus forming an above-ground hanging river. Dahebei The reason is that the terrain in the east is too high, silt accumulates, and the river flows slowly into the sea..."

After Su Liang explained the reason why the river flows east and north, he started to get to the point.

"I think there are three reasons why the river should not flow eastward."

"First, the river flows eastward against the terrain. It is higher in the east and lower in the north. If it changes its course rashly, it will inevitably cause floods. The only solution is to clean up the remaining [-] feet of sediment on the high ground when it flows eastward to the sea. But the sand and soil are still accumulating. If we do this, it will probably cost millions of people, and it will be extremely difficult to complete after hundreds of years. At the moment, it is beyond the reach of manpower."

“Secondly, Hebei and Jingdong are both heavily taxed areas of our Song Dynasty, and they are fertile soil for grain production in the north. Once the rivers are ravaged, fertile fields, houses, and people will not survive, which will be a fatal blow to our Song Dynasty. "

"Thirdly, if the sediment in the lower reaches is not removed, the eastward flow of the Yellow River will definitely be troubled every year. If there are floods every year and repairs every year, it will only consume the national treasury. Our Song Dynasty cannot withstand such a huge consumption!"

After Su Liang said this, he calmed down and then said: "I just talked about the damage caused by river floods to people's livelihood and court property. Now I will talk about it from the perspective of military defense."

"You all think that the Yellow River flowing eastward can be used as a natural barrier to control the Khitans. I think this is a big mistake!"

"If the Khitans really want to attack our country, the Song Dynasty, do you think a big river can stop them?"

As soon as this question came out, the expressions of the emperor and his ministers changed.

Everyone knows that you can't stop it if you block it, but at least you can block it for a while and won't collapse at the first touch.

"It can't be stopped, it's impossible to stop it! In the spring and autumn, the rivers have dry periods, and the winters are severe and the rivers freeze. The Khitans are best at fighting in cold weather. Except when there is plenty of rain in the summer, the Khitans can fight at any time. If we attack the Song Dynasty, how can the river stop us?"

"In addition, I believe that the strongest defense against the Khitans is not the river flowing eastward, but the people in Hebei and Jingdong. That is their home. How could they let the Khitans rush down to Bianjing? If any big The river flows east, and the river damage destroys tens of thousands of acres of fertile farmland and millions of people, causing the people's livelihood in Hebei and Jingdong to decline. People will move south, and the north of the Yellow River will become a desolate land. Wouldn't it be easier for the Khitans to attack! "

"Officials, the danger to the Khitan is far less than the danger from the river. The river flowing eastward is really a self-destructive strategy!" Su Liang said loudly.

Su Liang's words made many officials think deeply.

At this time, Xia Song stood up.

"Su Jingming, you were completely alarmist and quibbling at every turn. All your inferences are based on the fact that the Yellow River will inevitably cause floods if it flows eastward. Jia Xiang said more than once that no matter whether the river flows eastward, it will be divided by the Liuta River or by the Liuta River. The old roads in Jingdong will take the lead in dredging the rivers. The rivers are now open, so why should there be river troubles!"

"Xia Shuxiang, you underestimate the silt in the lower reaches. The Yellow River's eastward journey is an act of defiance. How many miles can be dredged? Once the embankment breaks, tens of millions of people will be harmed!" After that, Su Liang He rolled up his sleeves and suddenly stepped forward.

Xia Song couldn't help being startled and quickly took a few steps back.

He thought Su Liang was going to hit someone.

Su Liang performed an over-the-shoulder throw in the court hall.

With a body like Xia Song's, if he was thrown, he might not be able to get out of bed for two to three months.

Su Liang walked not far away, picked up the water bag placed on the ground, and said: "Guan family, this is the water from the big river that I took. Now I will demonstrate to you how to block the Henglong and Shanghu entrances and divert the water from the big river. What will happen to the Liuta River?"

On the side, Ouyang Xiu immediately walked over and grabbed two handfuls of sand.

He is responsible for blocking, and Su Liang is responsible for pouring water.

Su Liang raised the water bag and said: "The water in this water bag is what we have weighed. It is half of the river at this time. It is the total water volume of the river during the May flood season. The actual situation should be worse than the results I demonstrated... "

Zhao Zhen strode down, and officials gathered around him.

Immediately.

Ouyang Xiu blocked the Henglong and Shanghu entrances, and Su Liang began to pour water slowly.

The water of the big river gradually flows along the terrain and pours into the Liuta River.

Soon, problems arise.

The terrain of the Liuta River was too high, and the river channel was too narrow. The water quickly overflowed and rushed toward the fields and houses on both sides, quickly flooding a large area.

"Everyone has seen it, the lower stream is blocked, and the upper stream must be blocked. The Liuta River is only about fifty paces wide, and it cannot accommodate the water of the big river!"

Immediately afterwards, Su Liang pointed to the old Jingdong route of the Yellow River.

"Let's look at the old Jingdong Road here. It is obvious that the sediment here is too high and has been bypassed by the water of the river. If it is dredged forcefully, it must be dredged to the sea and the water of the Yellow River must be diverted. How can manpower do it now?"

"Therefore, I believe that the Yellow River flowing eastward will not serve as a natural barrier to protect the Liao Dynasty, but will also cause the river to continuously burst its banks, causing endless trouble! The best thing to do at the moment is not to change the old path, but to slowly dredge it, even if the river flows in It doesn’t matter if it’s in the Liao territory!”

Su Liang's logic was clear and he spoke eloquently, but after he finished speaking, some people still shook their heads frequently.

At this time, an official with a gray beard stood up.

"Su Jingming, this river sand table is completely a work of magic and ingenuity. I don't believe it can predict the real situation. And I'm a little confused about what you just said. Even if the river is in the dry season, it is much stronger than the flat river, and it still has resistance. The strength of the Liao soldiers. Even if we resist for three to five days, it still gives us enough time. Three to five days is enough to save lives. But what you just said clearly shows no understanding of military affairs at all!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Xiu stood up.

"Three to five days are enough to save lives? You have to escape! If the Khitans really attack Bianjing City, are you going to pack up your gold and silver and flee? Where to escape? To the south of the Yangtze River? What if the Khitans attack the Yangtze River again? Then escape? Escape to the sea?"

"Officials, in my opinion, all the officials advocate that the river flows eastward because they are completely afraid of the Khitans. Because of fear, they completely ignore thousands of people in Hebei and Jingdong. Are they worthy of being an official if they are so selfish?" Ouyang Xiu said loudly said.

One word sweeps away everything.

Suddenly, the hall became quiet.

Su Liang and Ouyang Xiu's attack power is too strong!
Bao Zheng, Tang Jie and others who are comparable to them are still thinking.

After Su Liang's explanation, they were a little confused.

At this time, Xia Song stood up again.

"Officials, I think that everyone is just talking on paper now, and it is useless to discuss whether the river should go north or east. It is better to try it on the Liuta River to see if it will cause river trouble. We will find out in early May. !”

"Try it? I dare to ask Xia Shuxiang, aren't the lives of the people near the Liuta River life? Aren't the surrounding fields the food of our Song Dynasty? If you try it, countless people will be displaced and their wives and children will be separated! "

Hearing this, Xia Song looked at Su Liang.

"Su Jingming, please don't make everyone panic with these words. As officials of the Song Dynasty, are you and Uncle Ouyang Yong the only loyal ministers? All officials and ministers in the court must listen to you? Jia Xiang and He Dao None of the river officials above know how to manage rivers better than you two. With them here, I believe that the Liuta River will not burst its banks. Even if there are some small gaps, it will only wash away a few acres of river fields."

"However, if this happens, our Song Dynasty will have an additional barrier. I think it is worth it. There must be no loss in Bianjing City, not even a trace of hidden danger!"

Xia Song's words suddenly brought the thoughts of the ministers back.

All ministers supported Xia Song.

First, there is no doubt that the river officials of Jia Changchao and Daming Prefecture knew more about river affairs than Su Liang and Ouyang Xiu.

Secondly, the big river is a natural moat for protecting Liao.This is very important to everyone, even to Zhao Zhen.

If the other party comes and is unable to resist, Zhao Zhen will definitely choose to flee to the south.

Because, if you keep the green hills, you won’t have to worry about running out of firewood.

If the Zhao family's royal family was taken over, the Song Dynasty would really be doomed.

But this cannot be said openly in court.

Chen Zhizhong squinted his eyes and said nothing. This time he didn't even bother to stand in line, because if he stood in the wrong line, it would be a big sin.

At this time, Zhao Zhen suddenly looked at Chen Zhizhong and asked, "Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

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