Chapter 12
Back at Pingle Garden at noon, Xuanyuan Hancheng and Lin Jiabao had lunch together. Xuanyuan Hancheng kept adding vegetables to Jiabao, and didn't stop until Lin Jiabao couldn't eat anymore.
Xuanyuan Hancheng wanted to make the baby fatter. In the past two years, you can lay a good foundation for your baby, and then you can start talking. Thinking of that day, he was distracted. In the future, he still wants to conceive a child with Jiabao. If Jiabao is in good health, he will be safer in the future.
After lunch, Xuanyuan Hancheng took Lin Jiabao to the Royal Garden for a stroll to eat. Xuanyuan Hancheng knew that Lin Jiabao had been in the palace for almost two years, but he had never been to the Imperial Garden. The rules in the palace are strict, and palace people are not allowed to wander around. Some palace people have been in the palace for more than ten years and have never left a palace.
Xuanyuan Hancheng took Jiabao to look at the scenery of the imperial garden. Lin Jiabao seemed very excited and happy, looking east and west along the way. Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Lin Jiabao so happy, "The scenery here will be even more beautiful in
the spring of next year. There are really all kinds of rare and colorful flowers."
A small pavilion!" Lin Jiabao said, pointing to a pavilion not far away.
Xuanyuan Hancheng stopped when he saw the pavilion.
This is the place where Lin Jiabao met for the first time in his previous life. He had stopped at this place countless times in his previous life to reminisce.
Xuanyuan Hancheng watched Lin Jiabao run to the pavilion, turned around and said to him, "His Royal Highness, let's sit in the pavilion."
Seeing Lin Jiabao's smile, Xuanyuan Hancheng was in a daze.
Xuanyuan Hancheng walked quickly into the pavilion, hugged Lin Jiabao, kissed him deeply, and did not let him go until Jiabao was out of breath.
Lin Jiabao felt that the kiss just now was different from the previous ones, as if he could feel the uneasiness of His Highness the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness looked into his eyes, and there was something he couldn't read, which made his chest tight.
"Xianggong..." Lin Jiabao buried his head in the chest of His Highness the Crown Prince, calling softly.
Although Lin Jiabao called softly, Xuanyuan Hancheng still heard it, and felt instantly at ease.
Xuanyuan Hancheng led Lin Jiabao out of the pavilion, "Honey, let's go back and take a nap..."
"Okay." Lin Jiabao had already developed the habit of taking a nap, and when His Royal Highness said he felt a little sleepy.
After returning to Pingle Garden, Xuanyuan Hancheng made Lin Jiabao drink a glass of milk, and then put his arms around him and went to bed for an afternoon nap.
After a while, Lin Jiabao's breathing was calm and he fell asleep. Xuanyuan Hancheng kept his eyes closed and rested, and did not fall asleep. Taking a break with his beloved, Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Lin Jiabao's sleeping face greedily, feeling extremely satisfied.
Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at it for a long time, then quietly got up and went to the inner study to deal with matters.
Xuanyuan Hancheng has been writing a memo about the peach blossom flood in Luohe these two days.
Peach Blossom Flood, also known as Spring Flood, refers to the flood in the Luocheng, Licheng, Huzhou, Jiangzhou and other sections of the Xuanyuan Empire's Luohe River in February and March due to the melting of ice in the spring. Because when it flows downstream, it is the season when peach blossoms are in full bloom, so it is called peach blossom flood.
When spring returns to the earth, peach blossoms are in full bloom all over the mountains and plains, the glaciers of the Luo River melt, and several sections of the river are connected into one piece, like a giant dragon breaking waves. At this time, it will be a catastrophe for the people downstream, and many people will be displaced.
Although the imperial court allocates money to repair dams every year, it has little effect in the face of the Taotao flood.
Xuanyuan Hancheng plans to build dikes and dams in stages this year to divert rivers, irrigate farmland, and dig two artificial canals, which will reduce resistance and facilitate water transportation.
Xuanyuan Hancheng did the same in his last life, but only after he had been in power for more than ten years. This idea came from Dai Heng, Minister of the Ministry of Industry in the previous life. Dai Heng was very talented and insightful in water conservancy engineering, and he worked hard to study it. It is a pity that although Dai Heng had an idea when he was young, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry at that time was relatively conservative and did not adopt it.
Dai Heng's ambitions were not realized, but he did not give up. Instead, he studied the conditions of several sections of the Luohe River more carefully, looking for the most suitable place to divert and build dams. Finally, after Dai Heng was promoted to be the minister of the Ministry of Industry, he submitted a letter to the emperor against all opinions. It took Xuanyuan Han three years to complete the project after he accepted the quasi-play.
After the completion of the project, the people will no longer be threatened by peach blossom floods, and the dug two canals will have a far-reaching impact on the Xuanyuan Empire. Needless to say, the significance of the water transportation of the two canals, the two sides of the canal are even more prosperous and lively.
In this life, Xuanyuan Hancheng wants to complete these tasks ahead of schedule. This is not only beneficial to the people around Luohe, but also plays a key role in his dealing with King Li.
After writing the memorial, Xuanyuan Hancheng planned to discuss the details with his confidants tomorrow. Presumably his baby should have woken up, so Xuanyuan Hancheng got up and went back.
When Xuanyuan Hancheng returned to Pingle Garden, Lin Jiabao had just woken up and was having a snack when he saw His Highness coming down, "Has His Highness not taking a nap?"
Lin Jiabao felt a little disappointed when he woke up and did not see His Highness. I heard from Shu Ya that the crown prince went to the inner study, so I don't want to disturb you.
"I slept for a while, I don't have the habit of taking a nap. But I will develop it slowly in the future." Xuanyuan Hancheng took Lin Jiabao's hand, ate the half-eaten snack in his hand, and licked him fingertips.
Lin Jiabao was embarrassed by Xuanyuan Hancheng's actions, "Here is...all for you to eat." As he spoke, he pushed the plate in front of His Highness the Crown Prince.
Xuanyuan Hancheng raised his eyebrows, "Baby's hands are more delicious."
In the flower hall, Shu Ya, Shu Qin, Yuan Fu and Yuan Qing were all surprised to see His Highness the Crown Prince in such a state. Is this... is this still His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who is usually serious, calm, and calm?
Xuanyuan Hancheng ignored the expressions of the palace people and continued to tease Lin Jiabao. Calmly holding Jia Bao's little hand, forcing him to feed himself some snacks.
After finishing the snacks, he cleaned Jiabao's fingers one by one. At this moment, Lin Jiabao's little face looked familiar. Even Yuan Fu, the old man who was following His Highness the Crown Prince, felt that, Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are really... He dare not even think (perverted)...
Shu Qing also thought that His Highness the Crown Prince is really scary, and the look in the eyes that looked at Lin Xiaozhu It was as if he wanted to eat the little master into his stomach. Shu Qing suddenly thought of the rumors that His Highness the Crown Prince likes to eat human flesh, and shivered.
Xuanyuan Hancheng pulled Lin Jiabao out of the flower hall and came to a small study in Pingle Garden, "This is your small study, do you like it?" "Mine? My study? Really?" Lin
Jiabao Xinxi looked at this exquisitely furnished small study room, there were many books on the bookcase, and the four treasures of the study were all available on the table.
"I like it! I like it so much!" Lin Jiabao happily replied. He liked to read and study since he was a child, because it was Shuang Er who could not go to private school to study. Fortunately, my eldest brother sometimes taught him how to read and let him read his books at home. Before entering the palace, the eldest brother taught him again, and he memorized a lot by rote. Owning a study like this was something Lin Jiabao never dreamed of before. "It's fine if you like it. In the future, I will find a master for you among my disciples, who will teach you to read, write, calligraphy and painting, etc." Xuanyuan Hancheng thought that he should carefully search for this master candidate. "Thank you, Your Highness, I will study hard." Lin Jiabao was very grateful to His Highness, who was really the best person to him besides his family. He must study hard so as not to disappoint His Highness the Prince. Xuanyuan Hancheng put his arms around Lin Jiabao, "What should you call me... um..." Lin Jiabao looked at Yuan Fu and Yuan Qing, who bowed their heads in silence, and shook his head lightly at His Royal Highness, with big round eyes It seems to say that someone is not following the rules here. Knowing that Lin Jiabao was very disciplined, Xuanyuan Hancheng waved Yuan Fu and Yuan Qing down, "You don't need to serve here, let's all go outside and wait outside." After they all left, Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Only the two of them are left, "Baby, there are only two of us left..."
"Thank you, Mr...." Lin Jiabao hugged Xuanyuan Hancheng's waist, raised his head to look at him, his eyes were full of gratitude.
"Come... baby, I'll teach you today." Xuanyuan Hancheng pulled Lin Jiabao to the table.
"Okay, I'll grind the ink." Lin Jiabao began to grind the ink on the inkstone. He used to help his elder brother do this job often, and he was very skilled at sharpening the ink, and it was finished in a short while.
Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at it with a smile in his eyes, it seems that he can still enjoy the fun of red sleeves in the future.
"Can you write? Write it for me?" Xuanyuan Hancheng gave Jiabao the ink-stained brush and taught him to hold it properly.
Lin Jiabao held the pen, slightly unsteady, and wrote the three words Lin Jiabao stroke by stroke. The writing is large and crooked.
Xuanyuan Hancheng bent down and hugged Jiabao from behind, took Lin Jiabao's hand and wrote the word Lin Jiabao on the rice paper.
"What a beautiful handwriting." Xuanyuan Hancheng's handwriting was vigorous and majestic. Although Lin Jiabao didn't know how to write, he could tell that His Royal Highness's handwriting was much better than his.
Xuanyuan Hancheng then wrote the four words Xuanyuan Hancheng on Lin Jiabao's name on the rice paper, "My name."
Lin Jiabao wrote down the words Xuanyuan Hancheng wrote carefully.
After writing the four big characters, "Look, I've written... my husband's name." There are so many strokes in these four characters, it's really difficult to write, Lin Jiabao turned his head, and his lips touched Xuanyuan Hancheng's face inadvertently.
"It's really well written, let the father-in-law kiss you." Naturally, Xuanyuan Hancheng would not let him go, and kissed Jiabao's face. Starting from his eyebrows, kissing his little nose all the way to that cherry red mouth.
Xuanyuan Hancheng drew the shape of the baby's lips with his lips and tongue, and Lin Jiabao's lips were moistened by licking, and they opened slightly unconsciously.
Xuanyuan Han took the opportunity to probe into Jia Bao's mouth, sucking the baby's sweet tongue. "Um......". Xuanyuan Hancheng stroked Lin Jiabao's body with both hands, and gradually kneaded his buttocks with both hands downward. Lin Jiabao felt his tongue numb from being sucked, and couldn't help moaning.
Xuanyuan Hancheng carried Lin Jiabao to the table, looked at Lin Jiabao's flushed cheeks, and lingered on his dimples again. "Baby, are you comfortable kissing my father-in-law? Do you like it?" Then he kissed Jiabao's delicate neck, leaving some red marks. Lin Jiabao felt that he was very comfortable being kissed, as if he was being held in the palm of his hand.
Lin Jiabao put his hands around Xuanyuan Hancheng's neck, "It's comfortable... I like it..., my husband... I like you to kiss me so much."
Xuanyuan Hancheng was angered by Lin Jiabao's soft words. He could only take a deep breath, and hold Lin Jiabao to calm down slowly. "Grow up quickly, baby."
In this life, Xuanyuan Hancheng made Lin Jiabao come to him early, but it was a sweet torture to see that he couldn't eat... On the
second day, Xuanyuan Hancheng turned his back , Liu Zeqi, Zheng Jia and Dai Heng were invited to discuss the content of the memorial in the study outside.
"Wonderful... Really wonderful... His Royal Highness, if this project is completed, it will be a great thing for the people." Zheng Jia praised after seeing it.
Liu Zeqi also followed suit and said to Dai Heng: "Master Dai is really talented, someone Liu admires." Although Liu Zeqi doesn't know construction work, but the big project that can resist the peach blossom flood in the Luohe River, even the scheming Zheng Jia praised it, so it can't be wrong up.
"Where is it... I can't believe that Mr. Liu is so polite, it's all because of His Highness the Crown Prince's suggestion. If it weren't for this, it would be very difficult for Dai to complete this book." Dai Heng got up and returned the gift to Liu Zeqi. Dai Heng never imagined that one day, he would be able to sit with His Royal Highness' confidants and advisers in the Prince's East Palace. Dai Hengyuan is a small director of the Ministry of Industry. He is very passionate about and specialized in water conservancy projects. He had many ideas about the Luohe peach blossom flood season, and he also mentioned to the Minister of Industry the idea of building embankments in sections and digging canals for diversion. However, Master Shang Shu is conservative and thinks that the project is too big and too bold, so he did not adopt his opinion. Dai Heng was very disappointed that his ambition could not be realized. God took pity on him and let him meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once by chance.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was not as ruthless as the rumors said. On the contrary, he chatted with him about the affairs of the Ministry of Industry and the water conservancy project in a very approachable manner.
Unexpectedly, His Highness the Crown Prince greatly agreed with his idea, and even had an in-depth discussion with him. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very knowledgeable, and often a single point can make him suddenly understand, and a long time of confusion can be resolved. Afterwards, His Royal Highness sent him to several sections of the Luohe River for on-the-spot surveys. It took Dai Heng nearly a year to complete the survey.
After Dai Heng returned to Beijing, he meticulously wrote the document and handed it to His Highness the Crown Prince, who also attached great importance to it. After many discussions, they finally got the document that His Highness the Crown Prince transcribed. Dai Heng had a feeling that his confidant was dead.
"Dai Heng doesn't need to be modest, just relying on my points is not enough, all of which have your hard work and dedication, and you will be a great contributor to future achievements." Xuanyuan Hancheng stepped down from the chair and patted Dai Constant shoulders.
"His Royal Highness, the project this time is huge, it will take a long time, and it will require a lot of manpower. It seems that corvee service is required, which will put a greater burden on the people." Zheng Jia analyzed.
"Well, corvee service alone is certainly not enough. I am going to involve both the soldiers and the civilians. If everything is put on the common people, it will not be worth the loss if the farming is neglected." Xuanyuan Hancheng said.
"Use soldiers to build the dam?" Liu Zeqi also became interested.
"Haha, that's great, I'm worried that I don't have a good excuse to send troops to Los Angeles." Zheng Jia had already thought of His Royal Highness' thoughts.
"Tell me quickly? What's going on?" Liu Zeqi still couldn't figure it out.
"I think His Royal Highness means to send soldiers to Luocheng and other cities to build embankments. In this way, the embankment can be built to benefit the people, and it can also prevent King Li, and even take the opportunity to spy on the situation in Licheng." Zheng Jia analyzed.
"Zheng Jia is right. Li City will conscript kilns, and will order King Li to send troops to build embankments and dig canals. As a result, King Li will not be able to hold his own army in the short term." Xuanyuan Han Cheng said that without an army in the hands of King Li, he would be like a toothless tiger.
Zheng Jia rolled his eyes, "When we build embankments and dig canals, we will disperse the troops from the Licheng vassal, so that the king of Li will not be able to make a fortune." "Haha,
this Luohe water conservancy project It's really a good thing to kill two birds with one stone." Liu Zeqi finally figured it out.
"Zeqi, this time I will send you to the imperial father. Dai Heng and you too, go back and prepare well, and the decree will be announced tomorrow morning." Xuanyuan Hancheng said to them.
"No. We will live up to our mission." Liu Zeqi and Dai Heng said in unison.
"It's getting late, you two go back and get ready." Xuanyuan Hancheng was going to have lunch with his baby. "It's all gone."
Xuanyuan Hancheng went back to Pingle Garden to have lunch with Lin Jiabao, and enjoyed the fun of feeding each other. The sweet atmosphere made the palace people afraid to look at each other.
After that, Xuanyuan Hancheng took a nap with Lin Jiabao. Xuanyuan Hancheng only slept for a short while, then got up softly. Taking the memorial to the imperial study, Xuanyuan Hancheng and his father stayed in the imperial study for a whole afternoon.
In the morning of the third day, the prince started building embankments of the Luo River in sections to prevent peach blossom floods in the Luo River and dug canals.
The emperor announced that the Ministry of Households would allocate funds, and Luocheng, Licheng, Jiangzhou, Huzhou and other places would levy corvee. In addition, troops from all over the country were sent to Luocheng to gather troops and work with the people to build embankments and dig canals.
Feng Liu Zeqi was made Minister of the Ministry of War, and led 20,000 soldiers to go there. Liu Zeqi commanded and dispatched troops from Licheng and other places. Feng Daiheng was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Industry in charge of the Luohe project.
Liu Zeqi and Dai Heng stepped forward to receive the title. Among them, Dai Heng was particularly excited. The minister of the Ministry of Industry, he was actually promoted two ranks in a row. Sensing the envious and jealous eyes looking at him from around, Dai Heng vowed that he would do a good job and live up to the appreciation and favor of the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince.