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Chapter 410 The First River Governor
Zuo Guangdou is undoubtedly a member of the Donglin Party, but Zhu Youxiao treats him differently compared to other officials of the Donglin Party who are usually talkative, have no idea what to do when things happen, and are selfish and profit-seeking officials of the Donglin Party.

Although Zuo Guangdou is good at learning and upright, this is not the reason why Zhu Youxiao reused him.And Zuo Guangdou is proficient in water conservancy, and he did a good job when he led the Zhili farm work, which is only one of the reasons.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were not many forward-looking capable personnel, it can be said that they were very few.Zuo Guangdou is precisely one of them, and this is the most important factor in Zhu Youxiao's long-term role.

Establish "martial arts" and "garrison schools" to train generals who are good at fighting, solve the problem of barren fields, increase the revenue of the treasury, and provide a channel for the poor to circulate to the upper class of society.

That's right, these two proposals were initiated by Zuo Guangdou, and they almost coincided with the emperor's thinking.

Wu Xue was established, but Tun Xue was not specially established, but a department of the Academy of Sciences. Xu Guangqi also had a small-scale academy there.

Even so, Zuo Guangdou was demoted from Zuodu censor to governor of Shaanxi.

Firstly, the emperor wanted to temper Lao Zuo's stubborn temper, and secondly, because Shaanxi would be the hardest-hit area, well-built water conservancy facilities could greatly alleviate the impact of the disaster.To be in charge of Shaanxi, it can only be the governor.

Not seeing him for several years, Zuo Guangdou looked old.But this is just the first impression. After careful observation, it can be found that Lao Zuo's body is still strong.

Become a working class?Although the old farmer is dark and looks old, his body is healthier than those little white faces who don't carry baskets and shoulders. One can beat ten.

"Let's give you a seat, Zuo Qing." Zhu Youxiao smiled Hexi and raised his hand slightly.

"Thank you Long Live Long En." Zuo Guangdou stood up after kowtowing, and sat down on the embroidered pier.

Zhu Youxiao sorted out his thoughts, and said slowly: "Zuo Qing spent several years in Gansu and Shanxi, personally inspected and traveled around, built water conservancy, opened up wasteland and cultivated fields, it was really hard work."

Zuo Guangdou bowed and cupped his hands and said: "This is the duty of a humble minister, long live the absurd praise."

"Although it is their duty, there are still very few big officials who can do it by themselves." Zhu Youxiao said: "I think the three reasons and fourteen proposals submitted by Zuo Qing are very good. Send the world.

After a pause, the emperor continued: "This time Zuo Qing is transferred to be the governor of the river, and I also want to use Zuo Qing's ability to control water."

After beckoning, the palace servants stepped forward to read out the imperial decree, Zuo Guangdou knelt down to receive it, and shouted long live.

The governor of the river channel is the new official name, and the full name is "Governor of the Ministry of River Processing and Minister of the Ministry of River Processing and Censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate".It sounds nondescript, but only literally, the title is already very high.

Such a high title shows that the emperor will vigorously control the river and build water conservancy.As for river regulation and water conservancy, it has always been a very expensive project, and Zuo Guangdou was shocked by it.

The situation in Liaodong has indeed turned around, but Zuo Guangdou also knows that it is not a short-term achievement to completely pacify Liaodong.

"The ministers in my dynasty who govern the river, push Pan Jixun to be the most. They borrow the Yellow River to help luck, and the Huai River to clean up the Yellow River. It is impossible to use water to attack sand." Zhu Youxiao motioned Zuo Guangdou to sit down, and said softly: "I hope Zuo Guangdou Qing can surpass the predecessors and leave a name in history."

Zuo Guangdou hastily cupped his hands and said: "I dare not do my best to share the worries for Long Live."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, and said: "The current water conservancy construction is mainly focused on drought relief. In the future, drought will be the main disaster. As for the Huanghuai and other big rivers, it can be slowed down."

The main work of river management is dredging, flood control and disaster reduction.But after the catastrophe came, it was mostly drought, and finally even the Yellow River stopped flowing.

Since this is the situation, we are not in a hurry to control the river, but to build water conservancy first.Drought does not cause disasters, floods do not cause harm, perhaps not fully achieved, but it can play a role in mitigating major disasters.

Zuo Guangdou bowed to accept the order, and said: "Long live the wise man, I respectfully receive the hadith."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "I said there will be a catastrophe, many people don't believe it, but Zuo Qing doesn't doubt it?"

Zuo Guangdou replied solemnly: "I didn't believe it before, but after statistical research, I think that the precursor of the catastrophe should have appeared in the Wanli period. It became more and more obvious in the past few decades, but it fluctuated from time to time, so it didn't attract attention."

According to stricter scientific judgment, the omen of catastrophe can be traced back to the early Jiajing period.But as Zuo Guangdou said, it became obvious during the Wanli period, it was just ups and downs, and there was no violent intensification.

You know, in order to increase the credibility of the disaster, Zhu Youxiao ordered all localities and the Ministry of Households to conduct statistics.

It is very rare for Zuo Guangdou to conduct such statistical research by himself, instead of blindly believing and following blindly.

"The sweet potatoes that Banzai ordered to promote in the north are excellent." Zuo Guangdou said: "The yield is surprisingly high, and can replace a considerable part of the grain."

The emperor smiled and nodded, and said: "There are two other crops that should be gradually promoted and planted. One is called corn, which can be grown in mountains and is drought-tolerant and high-yielding; the other is called potatoes, which have strong viability and are resistant to the bitter cold of the earth."

Sweet potatoes alone are not enough, because sweet potatoes like warm climates.If corn and potatoes are added, the "Three Musketeers" who survived the disaster can be considered complete.

Corn was introduced to China via the southwest and northwest land routes very early. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there were records of corn cultivation in Zhangzhou and Quanzhou in Fujian at that time.

But in the Ming Dynasty, corn did not spread to the mainland of China on a large scale.I have to say, this is a very regrettable thing.

The planting and domestication of potatoes has been going on, the emperor attaches great importance to it, and Xu Guangqi handed it over to Xu Guangqi, and Lao Xu naturally dare not neglect it.

Over the past few years, gratifying progress has also been made.As Xu Guangqi's disciple, Chen Zilong took potatoes to Liaodong for planting experiments.

There was an assumption on the Internet in later generations that if sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn were planted in large quantities across the country, the Ming Empire might not perish.

Now, such a hypothesis has become a reality.Under the strong advocacy and even strict orders of the emperor, the second agricultural revolution since the Champa rice in the Song Dynasty kicked off.

"Does Zuo Qing know the deep meaning of my reply to your Zuodu Censor?" Zhu Youxiao asked in a deep voice with a suddenly serious face.

Zuo Guangdou thought for a while, then cupped his hands and replied: "Long live, don't worry, if there are corrupt people in river engineering and water conservancy construction, or those who cut corners and fill their own pockets, I will never let you go."

Water conservancy projects are the most expensive, and some people will definitely use various means to gain benefits from them.Zuo Guangdou and the title of Zuodu Yushi gave him the power to supervise officials.

"Zuo Qing has the reputation of being an iron-faced censor, and he will definitely live up to my expectations by eradicating corruption." Zhu Youxiao's face softened, and he encouraged him: "Just do it, and I will be your backing."

"Long live my humble minister." After Zuo Guangdou cupped his hands in thanks, his lips parted a few times, but in the end he didn't say anything else.

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(End of this chapter)