During this period, freight trains were particularly busy, traveling to Longxi repeatedly to deliver wheat straw from various places smoothly.
With plenty of wheat straw, sand fixation is faster than ever.
In one month, the entire yellow sand in Longxi was fixed by wheat straw.
"Great, the sand fixation project is finally completed!"
In early October, the eight disaster-stricken counties in Longxi were all fixed with wheat straw, and telegrams were sent back from various places one after another. When Wang Ben learned about it, he was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.
At the same time, the project to rebuild homes for the people has been basically completed.
The Ministry of Industry sent a large number of craftsmen, and also transferred steel bars and cement from surrounding counties and counties, and indestructible houses were built one after another!
Most of the people's houses used to be made of adobe, but now they have been replaced by reinforced concrete houses, which are much better than before.
"Is this a blessing in disguise for us?"
"I never thought I could live in such a nice house!"
“This house won’t leak again when it rains, right?”
"Definitely not. Even if we live there for a hundred years, there will be no problem, haha...!"
Seeing the smiling faces of the people, Ying Feiyu felt relieved.
However, while they are happy, people are more worried about their future livelihood issues.
"Now everything is covered with yellow sand and the land is gone. How will we live on in the future?"
"Yes! I used to graze, but now the grass is gone and the cattle and sheep are gone. What should I do in the future?"
"These houses are indeed good, but if we are all placed in the city, how far will we have to travel to farm in the future...?"
There is yellow sand everywhere in Lueyang County, making it impossible for the people to return to their original villages.
Even if the craftsmen really dig out their original village, it will be surrounded by yellow sand. Once the sand fixation fails and strong winds come again, their situation will be even more dangerous!
Therefore, the county was expanded to allow the people who had lost their homes to live here!
"Your Majesty, it's already autumn, so the trees you plant will definitely not survive. It looks like we'll have to wait until next spring!"
During dinner, Han Xin spoke.
"Yes! It will be considered good if we can stabilize the wind and sand this year!"
Ying Feiyu nodded.
Combating desertification is not something that happens overnight. It takes many years of management and maintenance to turn this place into what it once was!
"Your Majesty, the people have all settled down now, but they are beginning to worry about their future livelihoods! They are worried that after we leave, the government's relief food will be gone, and they will not even be able to eat!"
Wang Ben sat around the table and said.
"Yes, many people are studying immigration recently and want to develop overseas! I feel that Longxi has no source of income!"
Han Xin also heard a lot of similar words.
"No, we can't let them immigrate!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately opposed by Ying Feiyu.
"Your Majesty, there is still a big gap in the overseas population. Since they are willing to immigrate, why not allow it?"
Wang Ben was puzzled.
In the past, they tried their best to allow people to immigrate and provided various benefits.
It has almost reached the point where as long as you are willing to immigrate, the conditions are open to you!
Now that so many people are planning to immigrate, why do they suddenly disagree?
"Yes, there are abundant resources overseas, but now Longxi is desolate and cannot create any value at all!"
Han Xin didn’t understand either.
"The wind and sand in Longxi have only temporarily stopped. If no one continues to control it, the yellow sand will gradually spread and become more and more serious, eroding all surrounding counties and counties. It will be much more difficult to control it then than it is now!"
Ying Feiyu came from a later generation and knew the power of the desert better than they did.
This is why future generations are not allowed to cut any piece of wood without permission!
Loulan is still an oasis now, but in later generations, it has been swallowed up by yellow sand and turned into an abandoned city!
"What should we do? The land here is barren and the people have no source of livelihood. They will have to leave sooner or later!"
After hearing this, Wang Ben felt embarrassed.
The yellow sand does need to be managed, but people also need to make a living. It seems impossible to have both!
Ying Feiyu pursed his lips and thought for a moment, then said: "We can make desertification control a long-term task, hire local people to manage it, and get the salary from the court! In addition, I can also make all major factories By moving here, people who are unwilling to control desertification can also choose to work in factories. In this way, they can make a living without the need for farming and grazing, and make this city come alive again!"
"Huh? Your Majesty, this is a good idea! The desert needs constant maintenance. Even if you send soldiers here, they still have to pay salaries. It is better to give them directly to the local people! While retaining them, you can also manage the desert!"
"Yes! The salary in the factory is not low now, it is enough to support a family! As long as the people are retained, all kinds of businesses in the city will be booming in the future!"
After hearing this, Wang Ben and Han Xin's eyes suddenly lit up.
"But this matter has to be reported back to Xianyang, so that my father can bring it to the court and discuss it with the officials!"
Ying Feiyu raised his hand to pick up a piece of green vegetables and said.
"Hmph! Your Majesty, this is such a good idea. If the ministers in the DPRK object to it, I will go back and break off his teeth, and then bring him over to treat sand! Do you really think that treating sand is such a good job? During this time I am so exhausted from working every day, and there is sand in my mouth and nose. As long as the people are willing to stay, what does it mean to get a little salary?"
Wang Ben said angrily.
"Haha! The process of going must still go!"
In the originally serious atmosphere, Ying Feiyu immediately burst into laughter as soon as he said these words.
"What Marquis Tongwu said is right. If there is any objection in the court, let them control the sand!"
Han Xin also raised his hands in approval.
The territory overseas must be defended, but the territory in Da Qin must also be defended.
We cannot let the yellow sand spread and swallow up the entire Qin Dynasty just for the sake of overseas!
They were too shallow-minded to consider this before, but now that they think about it, the consequences of that are too serious!
"After dinner later, I will order someone to send a telegram to my father to explain the matter in detail! At the same time, I will also send a copy to Kang Anping and Zhang Han to see what their opinions are!"
Ying Feiyu explained with a serious face.
"Yes! Your Majesty, don't worry!"
Han Xin agreed immediately.
As long as he is around, such a trivial matter cannot be left to Marquis Tongwu to handle!
"After hearing this, Lao Kang and the others will definitely agree! Such a perfect idea is only what your Majesty has come up with!"
What Wang Ben said was true, but also a piece of flattery.
"Is what my father-in-law said true?"
After hearing this, Ying Feiyu smiled playfully.
"Of course it's true! The gems are so real!"
Wang Ben nodded firmly.
"Haha! What do you mean, my father-in-law, if my father came to control sand, he wouldn't have thought of this method?"
"Forehead……"
Wang Ben didn't expect that this kid would dig a hole for him deliberately and let him jump into it.
Although the Supreme Emperor is not on the throne, he cannot be offended easily. Once he gets angry, the consequences will be very serious!
"No, no, no! Your Majesty is the son of the Supreme Emperor, and both father and son must have a clear mind! If it was the Supreme Emperor who came to control sand today, he would definitely have thought of this, hehe!"
"Oh? Didn't my father-in-law just say that such a perfect idea can only be thought of by me? Could it be that my father-in-law is bluffing me?"
Ying Feiyu raised his left eyebrow and smiled evilly.
"Pfft..."
After a few words back and forth, Han Xin next to him immediately laughed.
It turns out that His Majesty usually treats several ministers like this. No wonder the ministers always say that His Majesty will trick them when he has something to do.
Sure enough, in just a few words, his father-in-law was tricked, leaving him speechless!
"Ouch! Your Majesty, please spare me. I made a mistake just now, okay? Your Majesty is wise and your Majesty is wise. They are equal!"
Wang Ben was also helpless by him and didn't know what to say.
"Hahaha! Okay, I'm just teasing you...!"
Ying Feiyu smiled heartily and said to the two of them: "It's getting late. Let's go to bed early. Wheat straw should arrive tomorrow. I also ordered people to bury it in the sand according to the previous method!"
"yes!"
When Wang Ben heard this, he felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He didn't even eat anymore, so he quickly threw down his chopsticks and left.
If he doesn't leave, I really don't know when this kid will get excited and set a trap for him again!
