"Are you sure, Third Brother?" asked Ying Zheng solemnly.”
"The Yellow River bursting its banks is a big deal!"
"The three meters wide collapse on the river bank can be easily filled up with just a few bricks, but it doesn't mean that the dam will burst.”
Ying Qian nodded resolutely." Big brother, you know that this foolish brother has many caravans under his command.”
"In recent years, Great Qin has been plagued by natural disasters. Foolish brother has been getting his subordinates to gather relevant information so that we can avoid them in advance.”
"According to the intelligence gathered from all over the world, the Yellow River will definitely burst its banks.”
"Foolish younger brother's advice, start mobilizing all forces now to deal with the Yellow River flood!”
The Great Qin Empire was plagued by disasters. From the 30th year of King Zhaoxiang of Qin until the Great Qin Empire unified the world, there would be a natural disaster every five years.
Since the year Ying Zheng ascended the throne, there had been an average of one natural disaster every two years.
This was also why Great Qin had occupied the fertile Guanzhong region, but its population had been declining and there was a shortage of food.
Among so many natural disasters, only a few of the largest and most widespread natural disasters were recorded in official history.
This year's Yellow River burst was one of them.
Coupled with the information gathered from all over the world, Ying Qian was even more certain that the Yellow River would burst its banks!
Looking at the map, Ying Zheng nodded slowly, apparently agreeing with Ying Qian's analysis.
"Your Majesty, it's better to stay still than to move." Li Si hurriedly said.”
"Now that the king has yet to personally govern, even if a natural disaster really occurs, it is not the king's fault.”
"I know that Your Majesty is full of pride, but as long as we wait a few more months, Your Majesty will be able to rule personally.”
"Even if there is a flood, it's not good to wait until the king is in power to help the victims..."
Ying Qian interrupted Li Si.
"There are no ifs, only certainty!"
Ying Qian pointed at a spot on the map.
"Lang Meng County, located in the upper right corner of the Yellow River.”
"The accumulated water upstream will collide with the river bank here.”
"Although it's only a ten feet wide collapse, if it isn't controlled in time, it will definitely be washed away by the strong current until it completely bursts.”
"However, five years ago, this place was given to Lao Ai by Empress Dowager Zhao in the name of presenting a supreme treasure.”
Ying Qian looked straight at Li Si.”
"But, does Vice Minister Li really think that Lao Ai will use that money to build a river embankment? Would he really keep the bricks in the storeroom instead of selling them for money to support his henchmen?”
"I believe that the Yellow River has already burst its banks near Langmeng County, but the news has yet to reach Xianyang.”
Looking at the terrain around Lang Meng County, Ying Zheng's face was as dark as water.
Li Si and Meng Tian looked at each other in shock.
Given the terrain of Lang Meng County, if the county really did not have enough bricks to fill the river embankment, then judging from the current rainfall situation upstream, there was a high possibility that the Yellow River would burst its dike here!
Ying Zheng slapped the table with his right hand and said seriously,""I can wait, but the Yellow River will not.”
"Regardless of whether I rule personally or not, they are still my people. How can I sit idly by and watch them be in danger?”
"I am willing to personally take this risk, not have my people take responsibility for me with their lives!”
Ying Qian looked at Ying Zheng with a gentler gaze.
As expected of the first emperor in history, Qin Shi Huang!
How many emperors could compare to this boldness and love for the people?
Ying Zheng suddenly turned to Li Si and shouted in a deep voice,""Quickly summon the three dukes and nine ministers to discuss at Qilin Hall tomorrow morning!”
Li Si did not try to persuade him anymore and cupped his hands.""Understood!"
Li Si went to deliver the decree, but Ying Zheng was still looking at the map with a grave and worried expression.
"Eldest Brother, you don't have to worry too much.”
"Foolish brother has already given orders to the merchant groups under his command. If there is a natural disaster, all the shops in the vicinity must immediately carry out rescue.”
"Right now, Foolish Brother's merchant groups and shops in the Northern Territory have already begun to deliver food and medicine to the vicinity of Lang Meng County.”
"We have done our best.”
Only then did Ying Zheng feel a little relieved, looking at Ying Qian with a rather gratified expression.
"Third Brother has done well in this matter!"
"It was not in vain for me to teach Third Brother to take care of the people and let the people of Great Qin live a good life.”
"Only a small number of people drowned when the Yellow River burst its banks. Most of them starved to death after their food was taken away or died from the plague.”
"Third brother's actions have saved countless lives.”
"Brother, I'm very gratified!"
Look, everyone come and take a look, this is my younger brother!
Mine!
His son had finally made a name for himself!
Ying Qian waved his hand." But let me say this first. It's fine if we can't use these rations and medicine. Just treat it as the price for my misjudgment of the situation. I'll admit it."”
"If you really want to recruit them, big brother must pay up, not a single copper coin less!”
Ying Zheng laughed out loud and said," I can't wait to thank you, Third Brother.”
"Why would I be short of third brother's money?”
Ying Qian also smiled.”
"When this foolish little brother gives big brother another big gift, big brother will be able to thank this foolish little brother in time.”
"A big gift?" asked Ying Zheng curiously.”
"What gift?"
Ying Qian's lips curled up.”
"If my guess is correct, that great gift will be delivered to Eldest Brother tomorrow.”
They set off from Qingshui Village on August 9th. They should arrive at Xianyang City tomorrow!
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