"The Wei River is an important source of water for Tianjin. It should not be occupied by the Yellow River. It is better to choose another entrance to the sea."
Zuo Mengeng agreed with Zhong Sanlin's opinion.
In the foreseeable future, Tianjin’s population will definitely experience explosive growth.
And ensuring the lives of the people here will be the top priority.
As the Wei River flows through the entire city, it must bear the heavy responsibility of urban water supply. Once it is encroached by the Yellow River, how can it be used under the rolling silt?
But thinking about this issue, Zuo Mengeng still had some doubts.
"Diverting the Yellow River into Hebei is of great significance to supplement the water shortage in North China. How do you plan to solve the problem of excessive cement and sand in the Yellow River?"
Although the Yellow River is rich in water, it cannot be used unless the sediment problem is solved.
Xue Fengzuo was not knocked down.
He drew many circles in succession near the new river channel.
"We plan to build several sedimentation reservoirs along both sides of the new river channel to store and purify water. After the Yellow River water becomes clear in these reservoirs, we will choose the right time to pour it into Baiyangdian, Sanjiangdian, Deshengdian, and Dalu.
Ze and other places will not have any impact on the environment here."
Chen Zhi quickly asked: "What is a sedimentation reservoir?"
"Because the water of the Yellow River is constantly flowing, it can carry sediment. Once the water flow stops, the sediment will slowly settle. Compared with rivers, reservoirs are sealed environments with no flow speed, which is a good way to purify river water. After
The quality of the purified Yellow River water is the same as that of other rivers. If it is replenished into rivers and lakes in various places, there will be no harm."
The central government is very cautious about such a major matter.
"All the sediment is accumulated in the reservoir, and day after day, won't it gradually rise again?"
Xue Fengzuo chuckled.
"Because it is an artificial reservoir, we can build gates to control the inflow and outflow of water. Every once in a while, after the water in the reservoir is drained, excavation operations can be carried out. The excavated sediment can also be used in other ways."
Everyone was in admiration and had to give a thumbs up to the detailed and well-planned plan of the Ministry of Water Resources.
When it comes to the sediment in the Yellow River, people generally think that it is only harmful.
But in fact, this kind of sediment is full of nutrients, and being dug out for land cultivation is very beneficial to the growth of crops.
In the Yellow River, it is very difficult to excavate sediment. But in closed reservoirs, this problem does not exist.
It can be said that the Yellow River diversion plan of the Ministry of Water Resources comprehensively considers many issues such as water source replenishment in North China, ecological impact, and changes along the way.
Once successful, it will benefit Huai, Shandong, Henan, Hebei and other vast areas.
Cao Wenheng, who is in charge of civil affairs, asked a question involving himself.
"With such a big project, how will the people along the way be accommodated?"
Unexpectedly, Xue Fengzuo's face was full of sadness when he heard this question.
"Xiang Cao didn't know anything. The official has already walked along the new route. Along the way... there are deserts everywhere and there is no human habitation. The resettlement of the people is not a difficult problem."
Everyone sighed together and understood.
Years of wars and disasters have led to a sharp decline in the population of Gyeonggi, and there is no need to consider the difficulties of population relocation and resettlement.
Zhong Sanlin also said: "The government has just taken over various regions, and the specific population data has not yet been calculated. However, according to my visual inspection, the total population of the entire Hebei Province is probably...less than four million."
How big is Hebei including Yanjing?
According to data from the Wanli period, there were more than 12 million people.
Now there are two-thirds less.
Seeing the heavy atmosphere, Zuo Mengeng said with a smile: "Although the trauma caused by natural disasters and man-made disasters is really tragic, it just happens to allow us to carry out major projects. Otherwise, we will never have such an opportunity again in the future."
Everyone was refreshed and knew that what he said was right.
The population reduction caused by troubled times can indeed become the basis for large-scale construction.
Why is it that every time a dynasty changes, the new dynasty thrives in the early stages?
One of the reasons is that there are no concerns about large-scale construction and it does not involve too many interests.
Take this time's Yellow River diversion project, for example. If it were a time of peace, the population relocation and resettlement alone would be enough to severely damage the empire's vitality and affect it for a long time.
It's not like now, where you can start work anytime you want.
Zhong Sanlin is also a tough guy.
"Your Majesty, I plan to clear the land again. We will not recognize any old land certificates."
This short sentence is full of blood.
But Zuo Mengeng knew that it was necessary to do this.
Especially when the Yellow River diversion project is about to be launched.
The decrease in population and the chaos are certainly terrible disasters, but they also give local tyrants and evil gentry the opportunity to annex land.
How much unowned land will fall into their hands.
When the new dynasty is established, they will wave the land deeds and live a more luxurious life relying on these lands with peace of mind.
Along the new river channel, there will definitely be conflicts over land issues.
Zhong Sanlin simply pulled the trigger.
No matter how you got your land title, it is all invalid. If you want to own land in the future, just wait for the government to allocate it according to your household registration.
Not convinced?
Then rebel.
Nowadays, there are hundreds of thousands of National Defense Forces gathered throughout North China, and the biggest worry of those whining officers is that they do not have enough military merit.
As for whether such a ruthless approach will harm the interests of ordinary people?
How much land can ordinary people have in their hands?
After all the land is confiscated and redistributed according to population, the number of acres owned by ordinary people will only increase, not decrease.
They will definitely become staunch supporters of the new land policy.
This will also cause those local tyrants and evil gentry to completely lose their basis for survival and be unable to cause any trouble.
Moreover, through this method, the land near the new river channel can be completely cleared at once, which facilitates construction.
But Zuo Mengeng thought it was not enough, so he added another force.
"After the war, the lives of ordinary people have been completely ruined. It will take a long time to recover just by redistributing land. It happens that the diversion project requires a lot of labor. Your government can cooperate with the Ministry of Water Resources to recruit workers so that more people can move as soon as possible.
By making money, you can also get away from the land, which is more conducive to maintaining stability."
Zhong Sanlin also thinks this method is good.
"Minister Xue, how many workers do you need?"
"At least three hundred thousand is needed."
"Three hundred thousand?"
Zhong Sanlin was startled.
Three hundred thousand workers plus supporting family members will seriously affect the subsequent recovery work in Hebei Province!
Seeing his dilemma, Zuo Mengeng made the final decision.
"In the next thirty years, you hope that in the three provinces of Hebei, Shanxi and Qin, you should not think about economic development. You only need to do one thing, which is to manage the Yellow River and restore the ecology. Don't be afraid of poverty, and don't be afraid of survival.
It’s a matter of pressure. The central government will provide you with money. Food will be shipped to you from various places. As long as the three places can be turned into green waters and green mountains within a hundred years, no matter how big the effort is, it will be worth it.”