Biography of Li Yumei

The novel is based on the life story of Li Yumei, a historical figure in Hunyuan, Shanxi Province. Li Yumei, courtesy name Hanhui, was born in Hunyuan, Shanxi. I don't see you, the water of the Yellow River comes up from the sky and rushes to the sea never to return. The Nine-Meander Yellow River runs for thousands of miles, running through ancient and modern times. When it is stable, it benefits all people; when it overflows, the floods are surging. Promoting water conservancy and eliminating water damage are important affairs of state governance in ancient and modern times and at home and abroad. In the fifteenth year of Daoguang's reign, Li Yumei was appointed as the governor of the rivers in Shandong, Henan. During the Qing Dynasty, rivers along the Yellow River were flooded, especially in the eastern basin of Henan Province, where embankment breaches often occurred. The surrounding residents were miserable. Since ancient times, floods on the Yellow River have become increasingly frequent in the Central Plains. When floods come, life is devastated. Countless people are separated from their wives and families, and their families are destroyed. I think back to the time when Duke Li was concerned about the fire and water of the people. He weathered the wind and rain. He took the lead and pledged himself to the country. He worked hard, conscientiously, diligently and honestly, which benefited the present generation. He investigated the sufferings of the people, built water conservancy projects, and eradicated bad governance. Li Yumei is upright, not afraid of power, and serves the country and the people with integrity.