Chapter 653: Meeting Wang Yu again

Ignoring the inexplicably frightened Xue Xiang, Su You went to Hequ Division on his own. Although old man Xue was very powerful, it was important to see the inventory in person before he could rest assured.

Since Su You and Sima Guang's exploration of Hebei, the Department of Rivers and Canals has expanded its powers. Now it also manages Hebei's river affairs and collects water regime data in various places.

Today's Bianjing City is still a water city. There are several large and small lakes in the city. To the southwest of Kaifeng Mansion Yamen, directly opposite is a large lake. The lake water is crystal clear and as smooth as a mirror, so it is called Baojing Lake.

However, in later generations, in order to commemorate Bao Gong, it was changed to Bao Gong Lake.

Not to mention the Yellow River in the north of the city, there are also Jinshui River, Bianhe River, Baigou, Guangji River, Huimin River and many other rivers in the surrounding area. Speaking of which, flood control tasks are quite heavy.

In the early years of Xining, the Bian Canal suddenly dried up, and the water could no longer be used by ships, which delayed water transportation. This was because the previous water supervisor of the capital neglected his duty and did not release water to the locks immediately when the water was low, which delayed important events.

This case was just decided this year, and more than a dozen parties were dealt with.

Therefore, Zhao Xu, the capital water superintendent, cannot believe it at all now. On the contrary, the river and drainage department has introduced hydrological measurement tools and data statistics methods, which are quite useful.

It was all brought by Su You, and he had received many rewards from Zhao Xu in recent years. Wang Anshi focused on water conservancy, farming, and river management. There were also many administrative talents in the River and Canal Department, so the old subordinates in the River and Canal Department naturally responded when they saw him coming.

Overjoyed.

Su You was probably more familiar with this place than his business, so he sat down and greeted his general judge: "You're welcome when Lao Liang gets here. Huang Huaixin went to get the Hequ Department's two river preparation files, as well as the hydrological conditions of the past few years.

, especially this year, hurry up.”

The hooker, who was called Huang Huaixin, was an internal official, and he went away in a hurry. Su You was still shouting from behind: "Bring us two lunches!"

After speaking, he said to Liang Yanming: "The imperial court and the imperial court have three meals a day, and the food is the best. If you come here in a hurry, you can take advantage of them."

After a while, Huang Huaixin delivered two iron lunch boxes. The lunch boxes contained thick bone soup mixed with starch and chopped vegetable leaves. There were two large buns on each box lid. He walked in and said with a smile: "The old promotion officer is joking.

, this is still the tertiary industry that you started in the Zhou case, we hope that you will come to inspect every day..."

Liang Yanming's Dui Zhouan steamed buns have long been famous. He picked them up and took a bite: "It's delicious. It's really delicious. If I can eat this every day, I wouldn't change it for a god!"

After checking the account books, every entry and exit was not only handled but also verified and signed by the treasurer. The rules have not changed.

Su You was relieved that it hadn't changed, but he was still unforgiving and copied a few figures: "I'm not targeting you, Huai Xin. I have to go to the warehouse to have a look in two days to make sure the accounts are consistent. Mine.

You know the rules..."

Huang Huaixin nodded and bowed: "It's necessary, it's necessary..."

Liang Yanming now knows how popular Su You is in Sansi. You, a Kaifeng governor, want to inspect the warehouses of Sansi, and the seduction is still the same as if you owe it to you.

If it were His Majesty's people, I'm afraid they would be spitted on by Old Xue - I have the final say on my warehouse, just take care of your own internal warehouse!

Huang Huaixin took out another roll of drawings: "Lao Gou Guan, there is something I'm not sure about. I have to ask Lao Gou Guan to take a look at it. You old man, please give me a break."

Su You took it, put it on the table and unfolded it, and asked: "What is it?"

Huang Huaixin said: "It's like this. There was an elected official named Li Gongyi who presented a weapon, saying it was a sacred tool for dredging the river."

Su You opened the scroll: "Isn't this just a big iron rake?"

Huang Huaixin said: "Yes, it is a big iron rake. The name is Dragon Claw. The method is to use several kilograms of iron as a claw shape, tie the rope to the tail of the boat and sink it into the water. The pole workers are rushing and riding the current down one after another. It is said that

After one or two attempts, the water was several feet deep."

Su You even laughed: "Do you think it can be used?"

Huang Huaixin said: "It's Mr. Wang who thinks it's feasible. I think... or it's feasible? But, is it too light?"

"Ever tried it?"

Huang Huaixin said: "Not yet, Prime Minister Wang agreed on behalf of me and Li Gongyi to increase the loss, so we made another big one, which is this drawing."

After speaking, he spread out another sheet, and then explained: "Look, old judge, the method is to use a giant tree eight feet long, with teeth two feet long, arranged under the wood like a loafer, and press it with stones; tie big ropes on both sides, and two

A large ship was anchored eighty steps apart, and each used a pulley to winch it back and forth to shake up the sand. The ship was then moved to dredge it up. It was named Dredging River Rake."

Su You asked: "Huai Xin, let me ask you, the depth of the river changes. If the water is deep, the rake cannot reach the bottom, and it is useless to go back and forth. If the water is shallow, the teeth will block the mud and sand, and the drag will not move. How to solve it?

"

Huang Huaixin said: "I have also considered this issue. I am wondering if I can change the rake teeth to move upward?"

Liang Yanming was laughing to the point of peeing on the side: "How can you dig sand when the rake teeth are pointed upward?"

Su You turned his head and said: "Old Liang, don't tell me. Huaixin, this method may not work. The bottom of the river is full of silt. If you rake to the bottom of the river and sink into the mud, the rake teeth will not be too deep and you can drag the silt. It is a good idea."

Ideas.”

Huang Huaixin was proud: "That's it!"

Su You was also happy: "But Huai Xin, there is still a fundamental question. You rake dredged the river behind it, so where did all the sediment go?"

Huang Huaixin said: "Of course I am... Hi!"

Let’s not talk about whether this thing is useful or not. Even if it is useful, if it is used to wash the river, the more the water is washed from behind, the more serious the blockage will be in the front.

Su You smiled and said: "But the thought of using machinery to dredge the river is a good idea. Mud-sweeping boats are not useful on big rivers, but they can actually be used on small rivers like Bianqu."

"But this thing of yours is too unreliable. I do have a few drawings of mud boats at home. The effect is definitely not as exaggerated as your rake, but it can also save a lot of labor, but let's talk about it first.

, the credit for dredging the river belongs to you, but the silt belongs to my Kaifeng Mansion!"

Huang Huaixin was overjoyed: "Every time the old official comes, the Hequ Department will make meritorious deeds!"

Su You was annoyed: "You should stay with the Polytechnic Institute more, it's not even my turn to talk about this matter!"

When he returned to the government office again, Su You looked at the sky and saw that it was time for the class to end. He packed up a bunch of files and put them into his schoolbag: "I'm going to go to Wang Xianggong's house. Lao Liang, please finish your work and say hello to everyone."

Bar."

Liang Yanming nodded: "Da Yin will go on his own, and I will inform you later."

When they arrived at the palace, Wang Anshi did not come back, but Wang Anguo was at the palace and came to greet him with Wang Yu.

Su You and Wang Yu both wished that the other would be hit and killed by a rickshaw when they went out in the morning, but on the surface they were polite and respectful to each other.

Wang Anshi was not here, Su You and Wang Yuzheng had different opinions, so everyone could only talk about literature.

Wang Yu was somewhat proud: "The official family intends to order my father to set up a Bureau of Classics and Meanings to revise the meanings of the Three Classics of Poetry, Book of Books, and Zhouli. Jifu and I will work together to do this. Next, the court will promulgate justice.

Same morality."

"From now on, the imperial examination will be based on this. Those who are suitable will be kept, and those who are not will be removed. I wonder if Mingrun has made any innovations in literary affairs in recent times?"

Su You sneered in his heart, for a truly smart person, the imperial examination is just a knock on the door. What you learn, what you write, and what you really think can be completely opposite. For example, Da Su, even if you follow your new meaning, you can cheat.

Is it difficult to become a Jinshi?

After joining the officialdom, should we just do whatever we want?

However, he still raised his hands and praised: "It should have been like this a long time ago. My husband has refreshed the government and with his great talents, I should have sympathized with my husband for his hard work and bravely shouldered important responsibilities."

"But I'm not idle either. After doing official business in Shaanxi, I collected a lot of pre-Qin ritual vessels, many of which have inscriptions on them."

"After returning to Beijing, I asked the Liu family of Mozhuang to participate in the matter, and prepared to write a "Xining Epigraphy and Stone Illustration". It summarized the various texts left on epigraphy from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the present, translated and annotated them, and researched them.

Corresponding records in classics."

"I dare not say anything else. The "Zhou Rites" compiled by brother Yuanze, as well as the "Spring and Autumn" and "Three Biography" which were recognized by the court again, must be complementary to each other and of great benefit."

Su You was shameless enough to use the Liu family who dared to mock Ouyang Xiu for not studying as a shield.

The boy was still proud: "With this as bait, Liujia Mozhuang opened the door to me and allowed me to send people to copy, hehe, but I always copied on wax paper..."

This is even more shameless. If you copy it on wax paper, you can print at least a thousand copies.

Wang Anguo saw that the two were about to argue with each other again, so he quickly stopped: "Recently, Da Su wrote a poem, which was well received by the elder brother."
Chapter completed!