But Gong Cheng was very patient. He first explained the geography of Xi Zhou, then said, "The Minister of the Left believes that Zhenxi Of Gojoseon has been guarding the border for many years, but he is helpless in the face of the drought. He wants me to replace Zhenxi Of Gojoseon. Some people also say that Xi Zhou has too many soldiers and horses and is useless. They want me to withdraw half of them!"
He bent over, as if he was whispering to GongYimo, but his voice was so loud that the entire palace could hear him. Many ministers' faces stiffened, and they were very embarrassed.
After hearing the whole story, GongYimo blinked and tilted her head. At this time, she only had a tassel palace flower on her head. With this tilted head, the light green tassels drooped to one side, making her face look even fairer.
"Zhenxi Of Gojoseon is useless? 100,000 soldiers and horses are too many? He is helpless in the face of the drought every year? " The more she spoke, the more she looked at everyone with contempt. She muttered, "This son thinks that the person who said this should be replaced. It's really brainless."
Her words were very rude. The Minister of the Left sneered, "I don't know what brilliant ideas the Princess has."
Although he said that, he was sneering in his heart. Did she think that she could do whatever she wanted just because she developed some small things? What good ideas could a princess who had never even left the palace have?
Unexpectedly, GongYimo patted her sleepy face and said softly, "Bring me a pen and paper!"
What they brought was the hard paper and the hard pen that GongYimo made herself.
Before transmigrating, she had learned painting for a few years, so she was very familiar with simple drawings. With just a few strokes, she drew mountains and valleys on the paper. When Gong Cheng curiously leaned over to take a look, GongYimo had already finished drawing.
Holding the sketch, she leaned over to the Emperor and said, "Look, father.
"Father, please take a look. Does the terrain I drew resemble the West Continent?"
Gong Cheng nodded, "It's more or less like that."
GongYimo smiled and sat down on the half-empty dragon chair, saying loudly.
"Both sides of Xi Zhou are snowy mountains. When the snow melts, there is plenty of water, but because of the special texture and hot climate, the water quickly dries up, so it is dry all year round, right?"
The Emperor didn't seem to mind that his dragon throne was occupied and nodded.
"Why not dig a reservoir?"
Minister Zuo sneered at the right time. "Princess, you may not know this, but there are hundreds of reservoirs in the West Continent. But after summer, all of them dry up!"
He had thought that the other party would have some brilliant ideas, but it seemed that it was nothing more than this!
GongYimo smiled, looking at his expression as if she was looking at an idiot.
"Why don't you connect the reservoirs?"
Her words inspired everyone. Gong Che pondered and said, "Even if it's connected, it still can't escape the scorching sun, right?"
GongYimo giggled and said, "Since the surface doesn't work, why not connect the underground? Won't the water source be preserved if the sun doesn't shine on it? "As she spoke, she once again raised the drawing in front of Gong Cheng, whose eyes were shining, and said confidently.
"Dig a shaft at a suitable place in the middle of the mountain and connect the shaft to the reservoir from the underground. At the same time, dig the reservoir into the shape of a pot with a big belly and a small mouth. This way, when the snow melts, the snow water will flow into the shaft and then into the reservoir. Because it's all underground, the water source won't be lost. It should be enough for both human use and irrigation!"
Her words were clear and simple, but everyone present was enlightened and their eyes lit up.
GongYimo saw this and added smugly, "This project is very vast, but once it is done, it will be done once and for all. It seems that 100,000 soldiers is still not enough. Zhenxi Of Gojoseon has been guarding the border for many years and already has prestige. It is most appropriate to let him coordinate and supervise the construction. Father, am I right?"
Gong Cheng happily patted her head. "Everything my imperial son says is right! This matter is settled! My imperial son's advice is meritorious! Zhen will reward you handsomely! "
GongYimo said with a smile, "If you really want to reward me, Father, why don't you let me be an imperial envoy and personally supervise the construction in Xi Zhou? That would be interesting! I can't trust those fools if you give them to them. Don't mess up my good idea and blame it on me for not having a good idea! "
Gong Cheng didn't feel embarrassed. Although he often did some unconventional things now, that was in the capital and no one dared to go against him. However, it was not certain in Xi Zhou. Sending a female imperial envoy would definitely cause trouble.
So he shook his head and heartlessly rejected GongYimo.
Sure enough, GongYimo pouted and blinked her watery eyes, very dissatisfied. Gong Cheng hardened his heart and refused to look at her, his expression unquestionable. GongYimo sighed helplessly and settled for the next best thing. "Then Father, send Gong Dai. He knows everything I know, so it should be appropriate for him to go. I don't believe in others!"
Gong Dai?
Gong Cheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Gong Dai. Counting the time, his son was already eleven years old. In the past two years, he had been well-behaved and obedient, as if he had listened to everything GongYimo said. Most people would only remember the flamboyant and dazzling GongYimo and not him, who was like a shadow.
When he thought about how Gong Dai didn't have a mother and no one to make plans for him, he didn't have a position and lived like an invisible person in the palace. Only his daughter would make plans for Gong Dai when he forgot about it. As for Gong Dai knowing everything, he subconsciously thought that it was just GongYimo's recommendation. Not only him, the other ministers also didn't believe that Gong Dai had any talent. When the time came, let him go out like this and come back with an official position …
Gong Cheng stroked GongYimo's head and thought.
Anyway, in the past two years, although his son wasn't outstanding, he didn't make any mistakes. It was feasible, so he waved his hand and approved it!
And the ministers didn't dare to go against what he had decided. They just secretly hated Gong Dai for having such a good Royal Sister. When she offered a good plan, she took advantage of the Emperor's joy and recommended Gong Dai. This was a good job. If it was done well, it would be a good thing that would be passed down through the ages. But now, it was taken advantage of by others!
"Thank you, Father Emperor, for your permission!"
GongYimo said obediently. When Gong Dai raised his head to express his thanks, she threw him a proud look. Gong Che saw it and was very envious.
In the past two years, he had been very close with this Royal Sister. Every day by her side was very novel. Even if there was something unhappy, it seemed that as long as he saw her, it would disappear.
She was so smart. Sometimes, when there were problems that he couldn't solve or couldn't figure out, as long as he asked her, she would be able to solve it.
But unfortunately, no matter how close they were, in terms of closeness, Royal Sister still favored Ninth Brother. So every time he saw her protecting Ninth Brother, Gong Che always felt a little disappointed.
But in the blink of an eye, he shook his head. He really shouldn't have, he was jealous of his sister-in-law.
Soon, the Emperor's decree spread everywhere.
The matter had been finalized. In less than seven days, Gong Dai would take the relief materials to the West Continent.
Before leaving, GongYimo personally packed his luggage. She couldn't wait to give him all the good things.
Gong Dai had never left her side. This time, he was going so far and for so long. To be honest, GongYimo was quite reluctant to let him go. But the child was raised and one day he would be independent. So, GongYimo tried her best to pave the way for him and suppressed all the reluctance.
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