After listening to this, Su Jing's expression instantly became serious. What Su Wan said was so reasonable. From some aspects, it is indeed very possible that a policy topic will be proposed this year, which is related to flood control.
He has also heard recently that the people in the Xuanhe River Basin are suffering terribly. Floods have occurred almost every year in recent years. The towns in the lower river basin are covered with sand, and thousands of acres of paddy fields and wheat fields have failed to harvest any grains. He sent However, the officials who control the flood only know how to make up for it and cannot fundamentally solve the problem. However, disasters continue and taxes are not reduced, resulting in the Xuanhe River Basin being very barren.
The spring was rainy, and Qinghe County also participated in the collection of donated food for disaster relief at the beginning of the year. Granaries were opened everywhere to help the disaster areas, but the floods were not eliminated, and the people of Xuanhe were in peace.
"There has never been a flood in Qinghe County. At most, it was just a mountain collapse or a river dam bursting. The consequences were not serious. I just discovered today that I live in a stable place and never know how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. If not for Wan Wan's words, I would have taught you I was enlightened, but I was afraid that I would still be trapped in poetry, songs, romance, flowers, snow and moon.
As Wan Wan said, even if the topic of the palace examination is not about flood control strategies, if I become a scholar-official in the future, in order to share the worries of the saints with the people, I should study the strategies for flood control!"
Su Jing's mind works really fast. He is not a rigid scholar who only knows how to read. He knows how to be flexible and will accept and adopt other people's suggestions. If he becomes an official in the future, the people will only need him. This kind of official who listens to advice does not need those in power who will only act in their own way and are stubborn in their own opinions.
"It's right for the eldest brother to think so. Therefore, it is better to look at the real world affairs and not to trap yourself in a corner." Su Wan was glad that her eldest brother was easy to deal with. Possibly turning the corner so quickly.
"Don't worry, Wanwan. After your reminder, I will collect more books on flood control in the future. Floods in the Xuanhe River have been a persistent problem for many years. There are many ancestors who went to explore the road, and they can always leave some useful records. !”
Su Jing solemnly promised Su Wan that he was right. There were many officials in the past dynasties who went to Xuanhe to control the water, and they could always leave some useful information.
"I believe brother!" Su Wan achieved his goal and smiled brightly.
However, Su Jing's doubts came immediately:
"Wanwan, how do you know this and know so much?"
When Su Wan heard this, the smile on her face was almost unbearable. She couldn't think of words, she mumbled her lips several times, and hesitantly made up a reason:
"I heard a table of tea drinkers talking about this in the market today, and I thought of these hidden dangers, and felt uneasy, so I rushed to remind you that spring is coming after the new year, and there is not much time left for you to prepare.
Moreover, I have stayed in the Gu family for more than ten years. Mr. Gu traveled all over the country to do business, and what he saw and heard covered a wide range of topics. When he came back from doing business, he would often talk about these political and practical matters. I listened to a lot, so I naturally understood. There are more!”
Her words were flawless. Su Jing had no doubts at all after hearing this. Instead, she nodded approvingly:
"Sure enough, children raised from wealthy families have a broad vision and knowledge. I have to admit this, so I need to work harder in the future to build a bright future for myself, so that my descendants can all be knowledgeable. A great person!"
Although Su Jing hates the arrogance and arrogance of those rich people, she has to admit that they know more than you.
"Brother, it's great to have such an idea, hehe!"
After Su Wan became smart, she smiled a little silly. She silently excused herself in her heart. Fortunately, she was smart and deceived her.
If someone knew that she had the ability to predict things, she would be treated as a witch and sacrificed to heaven, right?
"Wan Wan, do you have any opinions on controlling floods?" Su Jing became excited about this fact, and actually pulled Su Wan to talk.
As for Su Wan, she was also willing to tell him everything she knew:
"I think afforestation should be encouraged in the Xuanhe River Basin. Trees and vegetation can well block part of the sediment and alleviate the problem of sediment coverage in the lower river basin. It is also essential to build more dams. On this basis , the river bed must be widened and deepened, which is also a way to contain floods.
Or you can open canals to divert water. Connecting water sources to some areas with low precipitation can also effectively prevent and control droughts. It kills two birds with one stone. However, this project is huge and very time-consuming. It cannot be completed overnight. It will cost people and money. For post-disaster reconstruction, we can use the work-for-relief method, integrating soldiers and civilians. In this way, the victims can also participate in post-disaster reconstruction, exchange labor for food, and speed up the reconstruction progress!"
Good guy, Su Wan understands not just a little bit, but almost everything. Su Jing feels like she doesn't need to look up any books. Just listening to what she said makes sense.
The methods she proposed are all feasible and much more effective than just filling in the dams. They can at least improve the local situation.
Su Jing's face was full of surprise, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Su Wan was both excited and incredulous.
"Brother, why are you looking at me like this?" Su Wan felt guilty.
"Wan Wan, you are so powerful. If you were a boy, what would we have to do with you?" Su Jing almost regarded her sister as an object of worship.
But it's a good thing she wasn't questioning her, Su Wan thought to herself, otherwise she wouldn't know how to explain it. These knowledge and ideas can't be found in books.
However, she only understood this through her convenience in later generations and the development of the Internet. It has nothing to do with whether she is smart or not.
"There's nothing you can do about it, brother, I'm a spoiled girl!" She deliberately teased her, making Su Jing laugh.
It had been half an hour since she came in, and her two brothers were still waiting outside. It was time for her to leave after completing her task.
"Brother, there is one last thing!"
"What's the matter?" After this time, Su Jing paid great attention to everything Su Wan said.
"That's right, Fourth Brother and I have discussed going to the state capital to sell Shaqima before Zhengdan, and take a look at the Zhengdan Lantern Festival in the state capital. We haven't seen it yet, and we want to see the world. Big brother won't do it then. Can we come together?
It just so happens that my brother is about to take the exam, and he must be overworking his brain, so he should relax a bit!"
Su Wan wanted to invite Su Jing to the Zhengdan Lantern Festival. The New Year would be celebrated less than half a month after Zhengdan. She wanted to think of a way to keep her eldest brother until the New Year so that he could not return to the academy. In this way, Zhao Xiyun and the others would There is no way the evil plot will succeed.
But, she has to use some tricks, otherwise what will she do if she can't keep her eldest brother?
She couldn't tell the truth, otherwise no one would believe her.
