Xu Youzhen (1June 407 16-1August 472 19), Han nationality, was born on May 11th, the fifth year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty (1June 40716) and died in Xian Zongcheng. In the eighth year of Xuande (1433), he was a scholar, selected Jishi Shu, and was awarded editing. He is short and pithy, knowledgeable, likes fame and fortune, and studies all books such as astronomy, geography, art of war, water conservancy, yin and yang, magic and so on. In the second year of the British Orthodox Church (1437), he became a lecturer. After seven years of orthodoxy (1442), Chen Wushi (that is, his famous Kung Fu Collection) was neglected, and the emperor was good and could not be used.
In the fourteenth year of orthodoxy (1449), a famous "civil war" occurred in history. Facing the threat of the first generation, Wang called his ministers to discuss countermeasures. According to the change of astrology, Xu Kun creatively suggested moving the capital to the south. This absurd proposal was laughed at and opposed by ministers. Xu Kun's reputation is so bad that he hasn't been promoted for many years. Frustrated, he turned to flatter Chen Xun, the cabinet minister, and by bribing Yu Qian's disciples, begged Yu Qian to put in a good word in front of Daizong and recommend him, intending to serve as a wine sacrifice in imperial academy. When Dai Zong heard that it was a procedure, he said contemptuously, "Did Xu Kun suggest moving south? This person's mind is not right, and Ren Guozhi's job as a producer of wine offerings will not ruin the minds of all the students! " Later, under the persuasion of Chen Xun, Xu Kun was renamed Xu Youzhen.
In the third year of Jingtai (1452), Xu Youzhen was promoted to Youyu Deyu. At that time, the Yellow River had burst in Shawan section for seven years, and it had not been well managed. Ministers unanimously recommended Xu Youzhen to govern the river. As a result, he was promoted to Zuo Shoudu's suggestion and was responsible for the river regulation plan. After a detailed investigation on the spot, he put forward the idea of opening floodgates and releasing water, and spent
Xu Youzhen's Calligraphy
Xu Youzhen's Calligraphy (7 pieces)
Three measures were taken to dredge the canal, and a large number of migrant workers were actively organized to personally supervise the project construction, which finally eliminated the flood. Xu Youzhen was promoted to vice capital for his meritorious service in river management.