lcionline Chapter 206 Hot Weather II
Chapter 206 Hot Weather II
Xia Chao
Inside the Xia Dynasty palace, sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices, dappling the dragon throne and reflecting the solemn and worried face of Emperor Wu Yufei.
He slowly put down the memorial in his hand, his gaze slowly sweeping over the ministers in the hall.
"The weather has been unbearably hot lately, and I have heard that many people are suffering from heatstroke and are in great pain."
My esteemed ministers, do you have any good strategies to rescue the people from their suffering?
The minister hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said with a worried expression, "Your Majesty, the matter of heatstroke is indeed worrying."
I believe that heatstroke is mostly caused by the body's inability to dissipate heat, coupled with overexertion.
Therefore, I propose that various summer retreats be established within the city, such as pavilions and shady areas, for the people to rest and escape the heat during the hot season, which may reduce the risk of heatstroke.”
Wu Yufei nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, before falling into deep thought and saying, "While a place to escape the summer heat can provide temporary relief, it is not a fundamental solution."
Could we fundamentally change people's working habits and reduce the time they spend working under the scorching sun?
Upon hearing this, Minister B frowned, pondered for a moment, and then stepped forward.
"Your Majesty is wise. I believe that the people are working under the scorching sun because they are forced to do so by the necessities of life."
If working hours can be adjusted, and people are encouraged to work in the early morning and evening to avoid the midday sun, the occurrence of heatstroke can be reduced.
Your Majesty, I wish to immediately issue an imperial edict informing local governments of this matter and urging them to implement it.
Upon hearing this, Wu Yufei smiled with satisfaction and said, "What you say is absolutely right. Adjusting working hours can alleviate the suffering of people from heatstroke without delaying agricultural work. It is truly a win-win strategy."
I remain concerned that some people may be forced by economic necessity to engage in dangerous labor. How should we address this?
Minister Bing stepped forward, bowed, and said, “Your Majesty, I believe that relief measures should be taken for those people who are forced to work risky jobs for a living.”
For example, establishing relief granaries to provide food aid to the poor; or organizing craftsmen to build water conservancy facilities to improve farmland irrigation conditions, increase grain production, and thus alleviate the pressure on people's livelihoods.
Wu Yufei nodded in agreement, his eyes revealing appreciation, and said, "What you say is very true, my dear minister. Relief measures and water conservancy construction complement each other, which can not only solve the people's urgent needs, but also fundamentally improve people's livelihoods."
I will order officials of the Ministry of Revenue, in conjunction with local government officials, to organize the establishment of relief granaries and the construction of water conservancy facilities, so as to ensure that the people's livelihood is secure.
At this moment, Minister Ding stepped forward and added, "Your Majesty, I believe that while addressing the problem of heatstroke among the people, we should also strengthen our medical treatment efforts."
Upon hearing this, Wu Yufei smiled with satisfaction and said, "What you say is absolutely right, my dear minister. Medical treatment is equally important."
I hereby order the imperial physicians and officials, in conjunction with local government officials, to organize medical personnel and physicians to go deep into the countryside to ensure the health and safety of the people.
After some discussion, the atmosphere in the hall gradually brightened, and every minister's face was filled with determination and hope.
Wu Yufei stood up, his gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, and his voice was loud and powerful: "The entire Xia Dynasty should stand together through thick and thin and overcome these difficult times together."
I firmly believe that as long as we work together, we will surely overcome natural disasters and ensure national peace and prosperity.
As the emperor finished speaking, a chorus of clear and resounding responses echoed throughout the hall: "Your Majesty, we obey your decree and are willing to share your burdens and serve the Xia Dynasty!"
North Korea
Inside the Joseon Dynasty palace, although the blazing sun was blocked by the layers of palace eaves, a stifling heat still permeated the air, making people feel restless and uneasy.
Emperor Pei Shengde sat upright on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed, his eyes revealing deep concern for the suffering of the people.
He spoke slowly, his voice heavy: "I have recently heard that the weather is unusually hot, water resources are scarce in the border areas, and the people are facing great difficulties. This matter is of great importance, and I am deeply worried."
Upon hearing this, Minister A immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said helplessly, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. The border areas are remote and water resources are scarce."
The recent scorching weather has only exacerbated the situation, making life even more difficult for ordinary people.
Pei Shengde nodded slightly, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said, "No matter is too small when it comes to the people; we must not allow them to struggle in dire straits. My esteemed ministers, do you have any solutions?"
After a moment of contemplation, Minister Yi stepped forward and said hopefully, "Your Majesty, I believe that we could consider diverting water from the inland to alleviate the border crisis."
However, this method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and damage is inevitable during transportation.
Another option is to drill new wells. Although this is a massive undertaking, if successful, it would solve the water problem in the border region once and for all.
Upon hearing this, Pei Shengde's eyes flashed with approval, and he said, "What you say is absolutely right. Although diverting water resources can solve the immediate problem, it is not a long-term solution."
Drilling wells is a more practical and feasible solution, which can not only solve the current predicament but also lay the foundation for the long-term development of the border region.
"My mind is made up. Immediately order craftsmen to go to the border regions to dig wells, ensuring that the people have access to drinking water."
Minister C stepped forward and added, "Your Majesty, I believe that water resources are limited, and only by using them rationally can we ensure their long-term sustainability."
Pei Shengde nodded in agreement and said, "What you say is absolutely right. I will order the officials of the Ministry of Rites to work with local officials to ensure that the people are aware of the importance of water use."
After some discussion, the atmosphere in the hall gradually brightened, and every minister's face was filled with determination and hope.
Pei Shengde stood up, his gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, his voice resounding: "The entire Xian Dynasty should stand together through thick and thin and overcome these difficult times together."
I believe that as long as we work together, we will surely overcome natural disasters and ensure national peace and prosperity.
As the emperor finished speaking, a chorus of clear and resounding responses echoed throughout the hall: "Your Majesty, we obey your decree and are willing to share your burdens and serve the Korean Dynasty!"
outside the territory
On the vast grasslands beyond the borders, the sun blazes, heat waves roll, and a restless atmosphere permeates the air.
The foreign monarch, Feng Mingyu, sat in his magnificent mansion, his brows furrowed, his eyes revealing his deep concern for the livestock on the grasslands.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and deep: "The weather has been scorching hot lately, and the livestock on the grasslands beyond the borders have also been greatly affected, with decreased appetite and weakened constitutions. My esteemed ministers, do you have any solutions?"
Official A hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said with a worried expression, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. The livestock have indeed been severely affected by the hot weather."
They have poor appetites and lack energy; if this continues, it could cause significant losses to our livestock industry.
Feng Mingyu nodded slightly, her eyes gleaming with wisdom, and said, "I am well aware that this matter is of great importance and cannot be ignored."
My esteemed ministers, have you considered providing shelter for the livestock from the summer heat to alleviate their burden?
After a moment of contemplation, Official B stepped forward and said hopefully, "Your Majesty, I believe that perhaps we could build sunshades on the grasslands to provide a shady place for the livestock."
However, this method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the coverage area of the sunshade is limited, so it is unlikely to solve the fundamental problem.
Feng Mingyu nodded slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, and said, "Building a sunshade is indeed not easy, and its effect is limited. However, the summer retreat you mentioned has given me some inspiration."
Could we consider relocating the livestock to a shady valley so they can spend the hot summer there?
Upon hearing this, Official C's eyes lit up, and he quickly echoed, "Your Majesty is wise! The valley is cool and lush with vegetation, making it a perfect place to escape the summer heat."
Your Majesty, I am willing to immediately organize manpower to travel deep into the grasslands to find a suitable valley to provide a summer retreat for the livestock.
Feng Mingyu nodded in agreement, a pleased smile on his face, and said, "What you say is absolutely right. Moving livestock to the valley to escape the summer heat is both simple and practical."
I hereby appoint you to be fully in charge of this matter, and you must ensure the safe migration of the livestock and their survival through the hot summer.
Official Ding stepped forward and added, "Your Majesty, I believe that while relocating livestock, we should also strengthen the management of drinking water on the grasslands."
More wells can be dug, or natural water sources such as rivers and lakes can be utilized to provide livestock with ample drinking water.
Upon hearing this, Feng Mingyu's eyes flashed with approval, and he said, "What you say is absolutely right, my dear minister. Water management is equally important."
I will order officials from the Ministry of Works to work with local governments to strengthen the construction of drinking water facilities on the grasslands, ensuring that livestock have access to safe drinking water.
After some discussion, the atmosphere inside the tent gradually relaxed, and every official's face was filled with determination and hope.
Feng Mingyu stood up, her gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, and her voice was loud and powerful: "Those both inside and outside the borders should work together to overcome these difficult times."
I believe that as long as we work together, we will surely overcome natural disasters and ensure the prosperity of the grasslands and the thriving of livestock.
As the monarch finished speaking, a chorus of clear and resounding responses rang out from inside the tent: "Your subjects obey the decree and are willing to share the monarch's burdens and serve the foreign lands!"