Chapter 127 City Patrol Three

This is still near the palace gate.

Zhu Qizhen had also heard what Yu Qian had said. As for whether the high ground between Chaobai River and Lugou River was real or fake, Zhu Qizhen didn't quite understand, but he knew one thing.

That is the Forbidden City in Beijing, which is the highest place in the capital.

This point has long been a tradition.

But if such a situation occurs outside the palace, what will happen in the low-lying areas of Beijing city?

As soon as the emperor's guard of honor appeared on the streets of the capital, there were people kneeling in the water. Seeing this, Zhu Qizhen immediately asked Zhu Qizhen to pass the order and said: "To prevent the people from kneeling, just say, I care about the daily life of the elders.

If you have any difficulties, you can complain to me."

Wang Zhen immediately went to deliver the message, and dozens of eunuchs with loud voices shouted and passed on Zhu Qizhen's order. On the streets on both sides, people shouted, "Long live our emperor, long live the emperor."

Wang Zhen also left a few young eunuchs so that these people could tell them if they needed anything.

Yu Qian advised: "Your Majesty, this is where dignitaries and dignitaries live, and it is impossible for their houses to get flooded."

Zhu Qizhen understood immediately after being reminded by Yu Qian.

Can a person who can be a neighbor to the emperor be a person without power?

These people don't have to worry at all.

Zhu Qizhen understood immediately and said: "I understand where the flood is most serious."

Yu Qian said: "Nancheng."

Zhu Qizhen said: "Go to Nancheng first."

I don't know when it started to rain heavily.

Everyone on the left and right persuaded Zhu Qizhen to get into the carriage, but Zhu Qizhen did not dare to show off. However, he also pulled Yu Qian into the carriage.

Zhu Qizhen looked at the situation outside. It seemed that the further south he went, the more turbulent and deep the water in the street became. Zhu Qizhen estimated that the water under the carriage reached up to his ankles.

This is the case here, so what will happen to Nancheng, which Yu Qian considers extremely serious?

Zhu Qizhen was worried and said: "After a major disaster, there will be a major epidemic. If the heavy rain continues, will the people be able to drink hot water and eat hot meals?"

Yu Qian said: "Thanks to your Majesty's wisdom, half of the people in the city now use coal. There are tens of thousands of kilograms of coal in each coal yard in the capital, which can be supplied for a while."

Zhu Qizhen never imagined that his half-measured move would bring such great benefits today.

Zhu Qizhen estimated that after the flood, most people in the capital used both firewood and coal. If there was firewood, they would use firewood; if there was no firewood, they would use coal.

It’s not that coal is hard to use. It’s that firewood costs nothing.

For the common people, any good thing cannot be compared with something free. After all, the city of Beijing in this era cannot be compared with the city of Beijing in later generations.

Most houses have a yard, and some plants and firewood are provided in the yard.

But even so, it is a huge benefit to Zhu Qizhen.

As long as the people have hot water and food and do not drink cold water, the spread of the plague can be effectively limited and fewer people will die.

Zhu Qizhen thought to himself: "As long as you do something, nothing will go without feedback. It's just that some things are fed back early, and some things are fed back slowly."

"If you do some things today, you don't know how many years later you will get feedback."

"I only know it today, but do good deeds and don't ask about your future."

Zhu Qizhen said: "Wang Zhen."

"My servant is here." Wang Zhen was standing outside the carriage wearing a raincoat.

Zhu Qizhen said: "How much coal is there in Da Nei?"

Wang Zhen said: "This slave doesn't know, but he has tens of thousands of kilograms."

If there are not too many people in the capital who use coal, it is different in the palace. Zhu Qizhen advocated that no one dares to use coal, except for some special things, such as some dishes, which only taste good when cooked with firewood.

Some firewood remains, but coal is used for most things.

Therefore, the coal reserves in Da Nei are no less than those in coal mines in Beijing.

It's summer now, not the peak period for coal consumption.

If there is a large amount of coal stored in winter, there will only be more. It is estimated to be hundreds of thousands of kilograms.

Zhu Qizhen said: "After the order is passed, during the flood period, the imperial court will distribute coal to each household according to the roster of the capital, which is enough for the whole family to boil water and cook."

"You can decide how much each household needs. Of course it's not enough, so we order Mentougou to go all out to produce."

Wang Zhen said: "I understand."

Eunuchs have this advantage. Whatever Zhu Qizhen ordered, Wang Zhen never said "no."

After a while, Zhu Qizhen arrived near Nancheng. But he also stopped in front.

Li Dachuan came to report and said: "Your Majesty, we can't go ahead. The water is too deep."

Zhu Qizhen immediately got off the car and walked in the water. At this time, countless people gathered around Zhu Qizhen. Zhu Qizhen discovered that the water level had reached his feet.

Although it hasn't reached the bottom of the car yet.

After all, although Zhu Qizhen used a guard of honor this time, he was generally very simple.

But Zhu Qizhen could see clearly that the water level in front suddenly became much deeper.

A guard was walking in front and suddenly fell into the water. It was not only a ravine but also a big pit.

Fortunately, the guards sent to explore the route were very good at water.

Not to be drowned.

But when Zhu Qizhen looked around, the situation was different.

He clearly saw that above the water, all he could see was the roof, and there were many people on the roof.

Seeing this, Yu Qian said loudly: "Your Majesty, when I came here last night, it was not like this."

The rain was getting heavier at this moment, and the heavy sound of rain was like war drums. If Yu Qian didn't speak loudly, it would not reach Zhu Qizhen's ears at all.

Then there was only a few punches between them. Zhu Qizhen pushed his hat.

Countless rainwater penetrated the oil-paper umbrella above his head and fell on his bamboo hat. On the edge of the bamboo hat, a series of water drops hung like crystal water drops.

Zhu Qizhen said loudly: "Where can I see the whole surrounding area clearly?"

Yu Qian didn't say anything, just pointed.

Zhu Qizhen immediately understood that on the city wall.

Zhu Qizhen ordered: "Change the road and go up the city wall."

Immediately, the large group of people avoided this place and climbed up the city wall from the shallow water. Standing on the city wall, Zhu Qizhen could see very clearly, but he saw houses soaked in the water, as if they were bamboo hats.

During the heavy rain, I don't know how much water flowed here from all over the city.

This is the southeast corner of Beijing. Zhu Qizhen doesn't know if this is the lowest place in Beijing, but it is definitely the lowest place in this area.

Zhu Qizhen also saw that the drainage ditches and city gates in the south of the city were like rivers, and they were draining water at full capacity, but even so.

The tall city wall still collects most of the water here.

Zhu Qizhen shouted: "Ruan An."

Ruan An immediately ran over and said, "My slave is here."

Zhu Qizhen said: "What do you think we should do about the current situation here?"

Ruan An is a comprehensive engineer and said: "Your Majesty, there is insufficient drainage at the moment. The fastest way is to drill a drainage hole in the city wall."

Zhu Qizhen said: "That's what we should do?"

Ruan An said hesitantly: "It's just."

Zhu Qizhen said sharply: "Just say something quickly?"

Ruan An said: "Your Majesty, I have two worries. The first worry is the city wall. This section of the city wall was built under my supervision. Even if it is exploded with gunpowder, it may not be able to quickly open a gap. The second worry is that

Lugou River.”

Zhu Qizhen was a little stunned and said: "Lugou River?"

Ruan An said: "Your Majesty, the Marco Polo River is not peaceful either. Today the city of Beijing is only flooded. If the rain is heavier, I am worried that the Marco Polo River will burst its banks, and what he will flood will also be the south city of Beijing."

When Zhu Qizhen heard what Ruan An said, he immediately turned his head and looked south. At a glance, he saw that it was raining heavily and the visibility was not high. He could not see the Marco Polo River at all.

There was only a feeling that the country was changing, and that the wind and rain were like darkness, rushing into Zhu Qizhen's mind.

Zhu Qizhen knew that city walls in ancient times were actually waterproof. Among other things, Kaifeng City Wall was like this. Kaifeng City Wall's experience in resisting floods was much higher than its experience in resisting attacks.

Once a hole is dug here, if the Marco Polo River floods, it will be difficult to cope with it.

Zhu Qizhen was silent for a moment and said: "It doesn't matter how much it is, let's drain the water here first. I can't ignore death without saving it."
Chapter completed!