The Chief Designer of the Three Gorges Dam Dreams of Entering the Underworld and Suffering From Lingchi.

Reflections on the Three Gorges Dam Amidst Abnormal Celestial Phenomena: From Heavy Rain to Earthquakes

[People News] Recently, following the dam failure at the Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou, Guangxi, insiders have reported the actual death toll. Alongside this, several simulation images of the Three Gorges Dam failure have been released, including maps of the flooded areas, simulations of flood flow velocity, and heat maps of the affected population.

The whistleblower stated, "Relevant departments had previously conducted analyses of the potential collapse of the Three Gorges Dam, spanning hundreds of pages, including 72-hour, weekly, 3-month, and 6-month analyses. The data is very detailed, and as an internal source, I captured some materials." An attached video features a "simulation of the instant collapse of the Three Gorges Dam," which includes a "map of the flooded area one week later," "flood flow velocity simulation one week later," "heat map of the affected population one week later," and "traffic disruption map one week later," among others.

The "simulation of the instant collapse of the Three Gorges Dam" indicates that six hours after the dam failure, the flood peak will reach the vicinity of Yichang, Hubei; after 24 hours, it will reach Jingzhou and Wuhan; after 72 hours, it will reach Anqing in Anhui and Jiujiang in Jiangxi; and after 168 hours (one week), the flooded area will reach its maximum extent.

The "heat map of the affected population one week later" suggests that approximately 132 million people will be affected, with around 63.2 million experiencing severe impacts from flooding depths exceeding 2 meters; about 48.6 million affected by flooding depths between 0.5 and 2 meters; and approximately 16 million lightly affected by flooding depths below 0.5 meters. Additionally, the "traffic disruption map one week later" indicates that transportation in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River will be completely paralyzed.

In the past, internal staff at the Three Gorges project disclosed that there are multiple seepage issues at the base of the Three Gorges Dam, warning that "the collapse of the Three Gorges Dam is merely a matter of time." When that occurs, the death toll could rise exponentially, impacting hundreds of millions of people.

It is evident that if the Three Gorges Dam were to collapse, the repercussions would be catastrophic, posing a significant challenge to the Chinese Communist regime. The late Professor Huang Wanli (Huáng Wànlǐ), a prominent hydraulic engineer from Tsinghua University who staunchly opposed the Three Gorges project throughout his life, had foreseen such dire outcomes. He wrote numerous letters to Communist Party leaders, passionately outlining the dangers associated with the Three Gorges project, asserting that it would not only squander hundreds of billions or even trillions of yuan of national resources but also result in the suffering of millions and the destruction of beautiful landscapes.

Huang Wanli was the son of the well-known democratic figure Huang Yanpei, who had once questioned Mao Zedong about the "periodic rate" and was misled by his rhetoric. However, until his regretful passing in 2001, he never received any feedback from the higher authorities. Although he did not live to witness the completion of the Three Gorges project, he left a poignant testament during his illness: "I have repeatedly submitted my views on the construction of the Three Gorges project to the central government, six times in total, facing setbacks but persisting in my efforts. I hope my words do not come true; otherwise, the losses will be too great."

According to Huang Wanli's conclusions, if the Three Gorges project were to proceed, it would inevitably lead to twelve disastrous consequences: 1. Collapse of the embankments along the lower Yangtze River; 2. Obstruction of navigation; 3. Resettlement issues; 4. Silt accumulation problems; 5. Deterioration of water quality; 6. Insufficient power generation; 7. Abnormal climate; 8. Increased seismic activity; 9. Spread of schistosomiasis; 10. Ecological degradation; 11. Severe flooding upstream; 12. Ultimately, it would have to be demolished.

Several years ago, an online article stated that after the dam's completion in 2006, all but one of Huang Wanli's first eleven predictions had come true, with the exception of the prophecy regarding the dam being blown up. Now, if the current Chinese Communist Party simply waits for the dam to collapse, can it truly handle the consequences?

What many people may not know is that Pan Jiazhen, who served as the chief engineer of the Ministry of Water Resources and Electric Power, the deputy leader of the Three Gorges Project demonstration leadership group, the overall technical director, the chair of the technical committee of the Three Gorges Corporation, and the head of the expert committee for the State Council's South-to-North Water Diversion Office, as well as an academician of both academies and a standing committee member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, is also recognized as the 'first generation of hydropower professionals in New China' and the 'chief designer of the Three Gorges Dam.' In his book 'The Dream of the Three Gorges,' he recounts a nightmare he experienced.

In this nightmare, he envisioned himself on trial at the 'International Ecological Environment Court,' where he was sentenced to 'be expelled from humanity, eternally fall into the demonic path, sent to the underworld hell, to suffer the torment of being executed by a thousand cuts.'

On July 13, 2012, Pan Jiazhen passed away at the age of 85. After his death, one might wonder if he truly suffered in the underworld, enduring the torment of slow slicing as if in a dream. For those who believe in the principles of cause and effect and reincarnation, there is no doubt about this. Buddhism teaches that one reaps what one sows. The Three Gorges Project, which should never have been initiated, not only led to a massive disaster for displaced migrants, leaving countless people homeless, but also caused significant ecological damage. Who will take responsibility for such dire consequences? The burden does not fall solely on former Chinese Premier Li Peng, who was a strong advocate for the project, but also on Jiang Zemin, who personally pushed for the proposal of the Three Gorges Project to be approved by the National People's Congress to secure Li Peng's support, along with all the project leaders, supporters, and others involved. As the 'chief designer of the Three Gorges Dam,' it is not surprising that Pan Jiazhen faced retribution after his death.

A story from the Qing Dynasty scholar Ji Xiaolan's 'Notes from the Grass Hut' recounts an incident involving Zheng Suxian from Beicun. One day, he dreamed he arrived in the underworld and witnessed King Yan interrogating the imprisoned souls. A man dressed in official robes confidently entered the hall, proclaiming that wherever he served, he only accepted a cup of water from others, and today, facing the gods and spirits, he felt no guilt in his heart. However, King Yan coldly responded, 'The court appoints officials to govern the people; even the lowest-ranking positions, such as couriers or gatekeepers, have duties to promote benefits and eliminate harms. If not being greedy for wealth qualifies one as a good official, then placing a puppet in the hall that doesn't even drink water would be far superior to you!'

This official defended himself by claiming that while he had no significant contributions, he also had no major faults. Yan Wang promptly pointed out that in order to protect himself, he had remained silent on certain cases and ignored certain issues, which were indeed sins. The official's arrogance quickly diminished, and his demeanor became much more submissive. However, since he had no major crimes, he was still sentenced to be reincarnated as a human.

This illustrates that those who believe themselves to be good people and good officials fail to realize that the heavens and the earth cannot be deceived, especially for officials entrusted with responsibilities; they must not only refrain from wrongdoing but also cannot conceal their private interests, and must dedicate themselves fully to serving the people.

Pan Jiazhen was a strong proponent of the Three Gorges Project during his lifetime. He once voiced his concerns about the potential disasters the project could cause, including the outbreak of nuclear war, destruction of scenic spots and historical sites, extinction of rare species, environmental degradation, and issues such as 'earthquakes, landslides, reservoir siltation, and blocked waterways'. He expressed that he was 'deeply worried'. However, after three years of deliberation, he shifted from being an 'opponent' to a 'supporter', claiming he had 'discovered that the problems he was worried about had all been resolved'. Yet, Pan Jiazhen never provided a convincing explanation for how these issues were 'resolved' before his death. Whether it was the influence of higher authorities or a loss of conscience that led to his change, Pan Jiazhen likely knew the truth.

Reports indicate that there were two ecological environment reports in the deliberation of the Three Gorges Project, with the first concluding that the project's 'disadvantages outweigh the advantages', while the second reached the opposite conclusion. A total of 403 experts participated in the entire deliberation, of whom 9 refused to sign the report.

Undoubtedly, Pan Jiazhen did not maintain his integrity like Huang Wanli, who declined to engage with former Minister of Water Resources Qian Zhengying and her husband, Vice Minister of Education Huang Xinbai, in promoting the Three Gorges Dam. Instead, he took on the role of chief designer for the Three Gorges Project. Perhaps it was only after his death that he came to understand that his nightmare was indeed a reality.

(First published in People News) △