"It's not a big deal. Wei Datong came to report that it hasn't rained around Xichuan recently, but the water level of the Jinma River suddenly rose a lot, and it continues to rise. He asked me how to deal with it."
Ninth Princess said: "I thought I haven't had time to come over to see you recently, so I just wanted to come over and have a look."
"The water level of Jinma River suddenly rose?"
Jin Feng frowned slightly: "Where is the main stream of the Yangtze River? Has the water level risen?"
"I really don't know about this," said Ninth Princess, "but there should be bodyguards in the village who have just returned from Jiangnan. Just ask them."
"Hurry up and send someone to ask," Jin Feng said, "Forget it, bring the person here and I will ask myself."
Although the Ninth Princess didn't know why Jin Feng was so interested, she still gave Zhu'er a wink.
Pearl quickly walked out.
"Husband, what's wrong?" The Ninth Princess asked: "The water level of Jinma River has risen. Is there anything wrong?"
"When the weather gets warmer, the snow in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River will melt, so under normal circumstances, the water level of the Yangtze River will rise every spring. Generally, this process will be slow and have little impact. But since Wei Datong came to report this matter, it means that
The water level has risen abnormally this year."
Jin Feng said: "The snowfall in Dangxiang and Dongman was very serious last year, and we don't know what the snowfall situation will be like on the plateau. If there was a lot of snowfall on the plateau last year, we would have to make preparations early."
When the Ninth Princess heard this, her face became serious.
She understood what Jin Feng meant.
The weather is not very warm now, so Wei Datong has started to warn. As the weather gets warmer and warmer, more and more snow will melt. If it causes a flood, the consequences will be serious.
While the two were chatting, Zhuer walked in with several escorts.
"Sir, they are all guards on the Zhenyuan No. 2. It's their turn to take off duty in the past few days and come back to rest." After Zhu'er finished speaking, she stood behind the Ninth Princess.
"I've seen you, sir! I've seen your majesty!"
Several bodyguards gave a military salute to Jin Feng and Ninth Princess.
"When did you come back from Zhenyuan No. 2?" Jin Feng asked.
"I came ashore from the dock at noon the day before yesterday and came back in the evening." The platoon leader with the highest rank among the escorts replied.
"What is your mission this time and where did you come back from?"
Jin Feng has been bored in the laboratory recently and didn't pay attention to Jiangnan's affairs.
"Sir, Zhenyuan No. 2 has been on a mission to transport food recently. We came back from Changling County in the south of the Yangtze River."
"Chanling County..." Jin Feng thought for a moment, confirmed the location of Changling County, and then asked: "When you came back, did you find that the water levels of the Yangtze River and Jialing River had risen?"
"I found it," the platoon leader replied: "I have specifically observed that the water level of the Jialing River this year has risen by about seven inches compared with this time last year. As for the water level of the main stream of the Yangtze River, it has also risen a lot, but by how much, I
There is no way to confirm.”
"How do you observe so clearly?" Jin Feng asked curiously.
Ordinary people may notice that the river water is rising, but it is unusual to be able to accurately state the specific figure of the rise compared with the same period last year.
"Sir, my family has been working as a boatman on the Jialing River for generations, so we are more concerned about the water level." The platoon leader explained.
"That's it," Jin Feng suddenly realized.
The boatman is the ferryman on the river. He is extremely sensitive to the weather and water level, and has the habit of recording the water level.
The platoon leader looked at Jin Feng and then at the Ninth Princess. A trace of hesitation flashed across his face, but finally he mustered up the courage to say: "Sir, Your Majesty, I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"Say it," Jin Feng encouraged.
"Sir, Your Majesty, in fact, the water level will rise every spring, but now it has just started to warm up, and the water level has risen by seven inches. If the weather warms up too fast later, I am afraid it will continue to rise. I hope Sir and Your Majesty will pay attention to this matter.
If the water level rises too fast, you have to prepare early," the platoon leader said.
"That's why we came to you."
Jin Feng patted the platoon leader on the shoulder: "You said it very well. Next, I would like to trouble you. Continue to pay attention to the water level of the river. If there is any abnormality, please notify the captain immediately and ask him to report it as soon as possible."
"Yes!" the platoon leader saluted and agreed.
Then Jin Feng asked some more questions about the spring floods and asked the escort to leave.
As soon as the escort left, Guan Xiaorou and Runniang came behind.
"Xiaorou, Runniang, you're here just in time. Please pack my things for me later. I'm going out," Jin Feng said.
Guan Xiaorou's expression immediately changed: "Master, didn't you say you wouldn't go out when you came back this time?"
"Husband, where are you going?" The ninth princess also frowned slightly.
"The Dujiangyan Irrigation Project and related artificial canals are related to countless people in Sichuan and Shu. There is no room for any mistakes. I have to go to Xichuan to have a look." Jin Feng replied.
The Ninth Princess was slightly relieved when she heard that Jin Feng was going to Xichuan.
Xichuan has always been Qing Xinyao's territory and is relatively safer.
But before the Ninth Princess finished breathing, she heard Jin Feng say: "After the incident in Xichuan is over, I also want to go to the East China Sea to see what's going on at the dock."
"What, go to the East China Sea?"
Guan Xiaorou was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and her fur immediately exploded.
The Ninth Princess also objected without hesitation: "No!"
Although Runniang didn't speak, her ugly face showed her attitude.
The last time Jin Feng went to the East China Sea, he almost died in the East China Sea. In the eyes of Guan Xiaorou and the others, the East China Sea is an ominous place.
"Husband, if you want to know about the situation at the dock, can't you just send someone to ask? If that doesn't work, you can call Hong Taoping back. Why do you have to go there yourself?" said the Ninth Princess.
"Yes, yes, why did you go there by yourself?" Guan Xiaorou also held the Ninth Princess's arm and followed suit.
"Shipbuilding is a very complicated job. It cannot be explained in detail. You have to go and see it in person."
Jin Feng said: "Don't worry. Now that King Xiang, King Chu and King Wu are dead, the Yangtze River has almost been controlled by Brother Liang and Qinghou. If I bring more bodyguards and airships, everything will be fine."
"That's not okay, I won't let you go!"
Guan Xiaorou, who had always been obedient, firmly opposed this time.
"Husband, Jiangnan is in chaos now. There is really no need for you to go to the East China Sea yourself."
Ninth Princess said: "Hong Taoping has done Zhenyuan No. 1 before. With experience, there will be no problem. At most, it will be slower."
"Yes, yes, we already have Zhenyuan No. 2. Just go slower. Why are you in such a hurry?" Guan Xiaorou nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice.