Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 462
Yuan Shikai glared and said angrily: "Fart! Have you grown your brains, and you still want to rely on other people's military headquarters with your little men? Before you fucking got there, they fired a cannon, and you all You've become cannon fodder! Besides, if you go to ask for someone with such a big fanfare, if Fan Xuecheng gets into a hurry, will Ding'er's life be saved? You, the chief of security, are really ignorant, get the hell out of here! "

Yuan Shikai scolded, Lu Zongyu pouted and retreated to the door without saying a word, muttering in a low voice: "This won't work, that won't work, what should I do?"

Yuan Shikai pondered for a while, and finally his eyes lit up, and said: "Prepare me a vehicle and gifts, and I will go out right now."

Liang Shiyi said happily: "That's right, my lord, a man can bend and stretch, in order to save the eldest son's life, you have to give in to yourself, now I will accompany you to see Fan Xuecheng, I don't believe that he doesn't even have the face of the governor Give."

Yuan Shikai said angrily: "I'm not looking for Fan Xuecheng, what are you doing with me?"

Liang Shiyi was taken aback: "Then you want to?"

"I'm going to the headquarters of the Tenth Army right now to pay a visit to Lu Yongxiang, the commander of the Tenth Army."

"what!?"

Everyone was dumbfounded, you looked at me and I looked at you, as if in a fog.

Forbidden City.

In the spring of this year, there were a few more happy events in the harem. Empress Jingfen gave the emperor a little Gege. This Gege was born with fair skin and picturesque eyebrows. At first glance, she looked like a beauty. The more Guan Xuqing looked at it, the more she looked I like it, this is my first daughter, of course I regard it as the apple of my eye, holding Jingfen's catkin, and said softly: "A few days ago, I was always worried that I didn't have a character. , you will help me realize this dream, I really love you to death."

Jingfen's heart fluttered, and she said with a smile: "Your Majesty, as long as you don't dislike my concubine and gave birth to a girl for you, my concubine will be satisfied."

Guan Xuqing kissed Jingfen lightly on the face: "How can it be? It's too late for me to like her. I'll give her a name." Guan Xuqing pondered: "Jingfen, do you still remember that I once wrote you a The first poem, there is a sentence in the poem: Guanshan Xiaoyue, the beauty gazes."

Jingfen nodded and said: "Yes, I still remember that you gave it to me on the night of our wedding."

"Guan Shan Xiaoyue, the beauty stares. What a beautiful artistic conception, I like this artistic conception, our princess should be called Princess Xiaoyue." Guan Xuqing said.

"As long as you like it." Jingfen smiled.

Guan Xuqing's eyes flickered, and he said excitedly: "The Chinese Empire is different from the former Qing Dynasty. Now I am pushing the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education to promote new learning. In the future, women will also participate in the development and construction of the empire. In the future, there will be female engineers, Female military officers, female scientists, female professors, etc. My daughter is born with ice and snow, and I don’t want her to be like the princesses in the past. A talent available to the country!"

Jingfen didn't answer, just pursed her lips and smiled. In her eyes, no matter what decision the emperor's husband made, it would always be correct.

Not long after, the second happy event came. The twin sisters, Concubine Zhen and Concubine Jin, almost gave birth. Concubine Jin gave birth to a little prince, and Concubine Zhen gave birth to a pair of twins, a prince and a princess .Guan Xuqing was naturally overjoyed, and there was inevitably another burst of joy in the palace.

Now, Guan Xuqing has six children. Empress Jingfen is the eldest prince Pu Yin, and the eldest princess Xiaoyue.Concubine De's side is the second prince Pu De.Concubine Zhen's side is the third prince Puhua and the second princess Xiaozhuang.Concubine Jin's side is the fourth prince Puxian.

Guan Xuqing looked at several princes and princesses, and was naturally happy in his heart. Every day, as soon as he finished handling the government affairs, he would go to the palaces to visit the concubines and children.On this day, Guan Xuqing was in Jingren Palace, playing with Concubine Zhen and Pu Hua, Wang Shang hurried in, Guan Xuqing saw that his face changed, and immediately knew that something serious happened, so he hurriedly explained to Concubine Zhen Sentence, step out of Jingren Palace with Wang Shang.

"what happened?"

"Your Majesty, something serious has happened!"

Guan Xuqing's heart trembled, "What happened?"

"The Yellow River burst, the Yellow River burst!"

"Ah!" Guan Xuqing suddenly changed color.The breach of the Yellow River is not a trivial matter. Since ancient times, the Yellow River has experienced such a large breach, all of which were caused by diversions. Countless people were affected, and each breach caused incalculable losses to the country.Since taking power, he has gone through many wars and tribulations, and he has never been afraid, but this time the news of the Yellow River breach made her feel a little top-heavy.

Wang Shang quickly supported the emperor, and said worriedly: "Your Majesty, the body of the dragon is important."

Guan Xuqing waved his hand: "I'm fine, where did you get the news from?"

"Now Minister of Agriculture Yang Shenxiu is waiting for the order in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. He is so anxious that he is about to vomit blood."

"Okay, follow me to the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yang Shenxiu paced back and forth anxiously, moaning and sighing non-stop. Seeing the emperor coming, she quickly collected her energy and kowtowed to the ground.

"I just heard the news, what's going on?" Guan Xuqing signaled Yang Shenxiu not to be formal.

Yang Shenxiu paused and sighed: "Your Majesty, we have encountered a catastrophe that has never happened in a century!"

"Oh? What kind of disaster?"

"Now, the four provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Zhili, and Jiangsu have all sent disaster reports. Although the provinces have made more careful arrangements in advance and strengthened the embankments, they did not expect that this time the Yellow River would be flooded and diverted greatly. Farmlands were flooded wherever they passed, countless houses collapsed, and millions of people were affected by the disaster along the river. What is even more worrying is that the river is becoming more and more dangerous, and it has begun to flood from the old road to the surrounding areas, and it is impossible to stop it. , the consequences of this going on are unpredictable.”

Guan Xuqing was speechless for a long while.

"Your Majesty, as the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, I have a great responsibility for this disaster. I ask the Emperor to convict me, and I am willing to accept the heavy responsibility." Yang Shenxiu actually took off her hat, held it in her hand, and presented it to the Emperor.

Guan Xuqing took a picture of the jade case, "Confused! Do you still think I don't have enough troubles? The Yellow River burst is a natural disaster. Can you, Yang Shenxiu, block it alone? Now that the catastrophe is coming, don't you let me think about it? How to deal with disasters, but admitting guilt from the very beginning, trying to get rid of this burden will not work!"

Yang Shenxiu said anxiously: "Your Majesty, I have no such intentions, but in the face of such a catastrophe, I cannot absolve myself of the responsibility, I am ashamed of the people and the emperor who were affected by the disaster."

"If you are ashamed, you will take off the burden. Could it be that you want to hand over this burden to me? Thanks to the respect I have for you!" Guan Xuqing's face was ashen, and he looked very annoyed.

A thunderous lecture scolded Yang Shenxiu to the point of embarrassment. Knowing that the emperor is in a difficult situation, he really didn't dare to do this, so he put on the top hat again. "Your Majesty, I'm incompetent. I think the current plan is to find an expert who is proficient in water conservancy and take charge of the defense."

Guan Xuqing nodded, and suddenly said: "By the way, I still remember last year you said that there is an expert in water conservancy in Jiangsu called "

"Wu Tongju."

"Yes, that's the man. At first I thought Wu Tongju was just a small county magistrate, and it was difficult for him to take on a big job, so I was promoted to Jiangsu Province to take charge of a provincial water conservancy. I don't know how effective he has been since he took office?"

"Your Majesty, since Wu Tongju took office in the Water Conservancy Department of Jiangsu Province, he has measured the banks of the Yellow River and reinforced the embankments. His method of dredging is unique and has been questioned by many parties. However, in this river disaster, Jiangsu Province Although there were a few embankment breaches, they were all small counties that flowed through, and the damage caused was not large. At present, the disaster situation in Jiangsu Province is the smallest. I think Wu Tongju is worthy of a big responsibility. Besides, the emperor also said before I have a chance to meet him, so this time I recruited him to Beijing in advance, and he is ready to wait for the emperor's orders."

"It's not too late, let him enter the palace to have an audience now."

"twitter."

After a stick of incense, Yang Shenxiu brought Wu Tongju into the palace to meet the emperor.

"My minister Wu Tongju, Supervisor of the Water Conservancy Capital of Jiangsu Province, sees my emperor, long live, long live."

"Pingshen." Guan Xuqing looked at Wu Tongju carefully, and saw that this person was ordinary-looking. Although he was in his thirties, his complexion was dark and wrinkled. It seemed that he had been traveling outside all year round and was exposed to Feng Shui and the sun. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a provincial water conservancy capital, but a farmer in the field.But Guan Xuqing knew that people should not be judged by their appearance, the more such a person, the more extraordinary abilities they have.

"Wu Aiqing, I won't say anything superfluous. I heard Yicun (Yang Shenxiu) say that you are a rare water conservancy expert. You must have heard about the Yellow River breach, so this time I announce you into the palace. I want to hear it." Listen to your opinion. Don't be cautious, say what you think in your heart." Guan Xuqing said slowly.

Yang Shenxiu nodded to Wu Tongju, meaning to follow the emperor's words.To tell the truth, it would be a lie to say that Wu Tongju was neither nervous nor afraid at this moment. He was originally just a small county magistrate, who was exceptionally promoted to the provincial governor of water conservancy. The paper transfer letter was transferred to Beijing. He thought it was another assignment. In his dream, he was brought to the palace by Yang Shenxiu to meet the emperor directly. All this happened so suddenly. Now that the emperor is in front of him, Wu Tongju's heart is pounding. The thumping is not to mention how powerful the jump is.

He let out a long breath, cleared his voice, and then said: "My Majesty, the story of the Yellow River breach is said to have big stools and small urine."

After saying a word, Yang Shenxiu broke out in a cold sweat immediately, wondering if Wu Tongju was scared and confused, how could he be a joke in front of the emperor, everyone knew that the Yellow River breach was a great disaster, how could he say such nondescript words, so He kept winking at Wu Tongju, which meant that we'd think about it before we talked.

Guan Xuqing was taken aback at first, but then he waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and say what's on your mind."

(End of this chapter)