Happy Little Scholar

[ps: I modified a word in the previous chapter, but it was cleared in this chapter. I am depressed. It is meaningless without this chapter. You can go back and complain again after seeing this ps...]

Just now, the old emperor asked him what he thought about flood control in the court, and Li Yi said he didn't understand.

That's really not understanding.

The flood in the south has been going on for a long time, and the officials of the entire water conservancy bureau are helpless. Li Yi estimated that by the time they come up with a solution, the flood will be over, and it doesn't matter whether to control it or not.

No matter how rich his theoretical knowledge is, it is just talk on paper. He doesn't think that the officials of the water conservancy bureau who have been controlling floods for a lifetime know less than him in this regard.

Now in front of the princess, he said he understands.

This is also true understanding.

It's not like he is really asked to control the flood. Talking on paper is what he is best at.

"Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "you must control water before you can govern a country". When it comes to water control, it can be traced back to the Yao and Shun period, when Dayu was ordered to control water..., and now it has gone through the process of avoiding to controlling, from blocking to dredging, from dredging to guiding, from passive to active, from single to comprehensive..."

Li Mingzhu opened her red lips slightly and looked at him in a daze. She had just heard the officials' ideas about water control. Although there was some truth in it, it was extremely complicated. In terms of order, it was far less clear than what Li Yi was saying now.

He did not pause at all. From ancient times, along the timeline, he talked about the deeds and methods of officials in various dynasties in water control, including the advantages and disadvantages of the methods they used, what needed to be learned, and what needed to be abandoned. It was clear and orderly...

Li Yi could talk in an orderly manner, because the book was arranged according to the timeline.

Of course, the books on water control in Jingguo were just some messy records, but the experts and scholars in later generations who he thought were idle had studied them thoroughly and even extended them to the field of philosophy.

So Emperor Jing and several officials of the court who were hiding behind the bushes all knew how to apply the idea of ​​the unity of man and nature to flood control, how to connect flood control with the Taoist Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory, and how to add the idea of ​​following nature to the concept of flood control...

Li Yi felt that the experts and scholars of later generations were simply too good at talking nonsense. After he finished speaking, he was almost convinced. If Yuan Laodao heard these words, he would be very happy. Maybe he would be able to ascend to see the ancestors of their Taoism once he realized the truth.

Of course, these are just seasonings, and we still have to get back to the main topic.

The flood control methods of later generations with the help of technology are not applicable here, but some correct concepts should be of great inspiration to her. If the old emperor asked, she could also explain it clearly. Li Yi felt that even the officials of the Capital Water Conservancy Bureau, without that knowledge and hundreds or thousands of years of experience accumulation, were slightly inferior to her in theory.

However, the flood has been going on for a long time. According to the past practice, there is no need to treat it anymore. It can be used the next time it happens.

Her Royal Highness Princess Long fully demonstrated the principle that a good memory is not as good as a bad pen, and wrote down everything he said.

"Don't know how to control the water?"

Behind the bushes, Emperor Jing narrowed his eyes. The scene in the hall just now had appeared in his mind for the nth time.

Qin Xiang and others finally realized that it was not that he didn't understand at all, he knew more than anyone else!

But why didn't he say these words in the court?

Emperor Jing glanced through the gap, and when he was about to step out, a voice sounded outside again, which made him stop again.

"Of course, the flood has already happened, which is irreversible, but the impact of these natural disasters is more than that." Li Yi looked at the princess and said slowly: "After a major disaster, there will be a major epidemic. It must be strictly controlled, otherwise it will cause greater harm. Also, how should the refugees who are homeless due to the disaster be resettled? What if they are not properly arranged and are used by people with ulterior motives to incite refugees to rebel, what should the court do?"

Behind the bushes, the expressions on the faces of Emperor Jing and Prime Minister Qin and Prime Minister Shen were a little solemn.

What Li Yi said was right. The flood was not the most terrible. The most terrible thing was how to resettle refugees after the flood, how to prevent the occurrence of epidemics, and how to minimize the disaster...

Soon, they will face such problems.

If there is a slight negligence, the disaster-stricken areas will experience great turmoil. After the disaster, there will be plagues everywhere, refugees will run around, and there are precedents for inciting refugees to rebel.

Everyone's mood became heavy because of Li Yi's words.

However, at this time, the voice outside suddenly became cheerful.

"Of course, these are all small things."

Li Yi looked at the princess, smiled, and said: "Prevention must be done. Don't drink raw water, pay attention to hygiene, and establish an epidemic prevention area... These are actually very simple. I will write an epidemic prevention manual and you can present it to Your Majesty. As for the proper resettlement of refugees, this is a problem that cannot be solved by tricks. If you don't want refugees to run around everywhere, the treasury may have to pay some money..."

Behind the bushes, Emperor Jing finally put his mind at ease. Since he said so, there should be no need to worry about the epidemic.

Then, a little annoyance appeared on his face. If he hadn't suddenly had an idea today, he would never know that he hid his talents in front of himself, the king of a country, but was so frank with Mingzhu...

It's a pity that he was so kind to him, but in the end, he was not as good as...

He suddenly realized that although Li Yi's advice was not told to him directly, the effect was the same. It was nothing more than adding one more person in the middle, one more person he would never envy or be jealous of.

He was worried that if he showed too much, he would be entrusted with an important task. With his temperament, it was not surprising for him to do such a thing.

"In this way, it is not a bad idea..." Emperor Jing smiled and immediately made up his mind.

He turned his head and continued to listen carefully.

"Speaking of the court's allocation of silver, you have to be careful. Don't let all the disaster relief silver go into the pockets of those corrupt officials. To be honest, the court is not doing well in this regard." Li Yi frowned and said, "This needs a slight reform, so..."

The feudal official system actually has a lot of problems, including their way of doing things. Li Yi cannot completely overthrow it. He can only use scientific management methods to prevent corruption to the greatest extent. By the way, he will tell her how to rebuild after the disaster, how to resettle the victims, and how to reduce losses, and watch her write them down one by one.

There had been no sound outside for a long time. Emperor Jing took a deep breath and walked out from the back.

"Speaking of reform..." Her Highness was studying hard today. It was a rare opportunity. Li Yi decided to talk more about it. He looked at her and said, "In fact, many aspects of the court need to be reformed, such as farming, tax law, imperial examination, water conservancy, military... What are you looking at?"

Finding that the eldest princess was staring at his back, Li Yi turned his head and looked. There was nothing there. He looked at her and asked in confusion.

"It's okay." Li Mingzhu retracted her gaze and shook her head.

"Listen carefully, don't be distracted." Li Yi looked at her dissatisfiedly and asked, "Where did you talk about just now?"

"...Reform."

"Yes, reform, where should I start? Yes, let's start with farming..." Li Yi nodded and spoke again.

The feudal dynasty has gone through thousands of years, with dynasties changing and the country changing hands. In the long river of history, the spring breeze of reform has blown again and again. Of course, it must be combined with the national conditions at that time, but some places are connected. At present, the various systems of Jingguo are naturally not perfect. All aspects can be reformed to a large or small extent to make the country rich and the people strong...

Li Yi did not want her to change anything, but only hoped that she could remember some of his words today. When facing the affairs of the court in the future, she and the officials in the court will not be at the same level.

Reform or reform has always been extremely sensitive. He spoke very carefully, unprecedentedly carefully. The aspects he described were also verified by history. He took them out and put them in the court, trying to avoid some sensitive aspects and rarely touched the interests of the royal family and certain people. Although there are also small disadvantages, it is beneficial to the country and the people in the general direction.

He must ensure that these words spoken from the mouth of the eldest princess will not cause too much suspicion and opposition from others, so he needs to be extra careful.

Behind the bushes, Emperor Jing rubbed his eyebrows, and it was hard to tell whether the expression on his face was happy or angry.

He doesn't understand state affairs, he doesn't understand state affairs------If he doesn't understand state affairs, then no one in this world understands state affairs.

What makes him happy is that his talent and ability far exceed his expectations. To a certain extent, he deserves to be a civil and military official in the court!

What makes him angry is that since he has this talent, why should he hide it? If he replaces the position of any of the two prime ministers, he will not have to worry about the affairs of the court in the future.

Prime Minister Qin's body trembled slightly, and for the first time, an extremely shocked expression appeared on his old face. Monster, monster!

This person-------can already be called a monster!

Prime Minister Shen was stunned and shocked in his heart. As for the other officials, their expressions were also shocked, and even horrified!

He doesn't understand state affairs, he doesn't understand state affairs... Thinking of their evaluation of Li County Marquis just now, his old face couldn't help but blush.

How can they be so qualified!

At this moment, they finally understood why His Majesty insisted on giving him that position.

Is there anyone more suitable than him in the whole court?

His Majesty..., he has a good eye for people, His Majesty is indeed His Majesty!

Li Mingzhu suddenly felt a little regretful. He knew that Li Yi had never been reserved with her, but these words he was willing to say to himself did not mean that he was willing to be heard by others.

"Stop talking."

She stood up, stretched out her hand to cover Li Yi's mouth, and whispered: "Stop talking..."

Li Yi's mind was unprecedentedly focused. He was suddenly covered by her mouth and almost bit his tongue. He looked at her with wide eyes, snorted twice, opened her hand, pouted, frowned and said: "What are you doing, have you washed your hands..."