After being bound to the learning system in my mother's womb, I became the empress

Chapter 377 South-to-North Water Diversion
The emperor and several important ministers nodded after hearing this.

The eyes looking at the dictionary became more and more intense, as if looking at some rare treasure.

Of course, in this era, such a dictionary is indeed a rare treasure.

A treasure that can break the knowledge blockade of aristocratic families.

With it, even ordinary people, even common people, can recognize many words, read more books, and even learn by themselves as long as they learn Pinyin!
In this way, how can those aristocratic families implement knowledge blockade on the people at the bottom?

As long as this knowledge blockade is broken, even Tian Shelang may not be able to become a minister in the court.

The scene of "working as a farmer in the morning and ascending to the emperor's hall in the evening" may be realized in the near future!
Just thinking about it made the emperor feel so passionate that he couldn't control himself.

What the emperor can think of, can those ministers not think of?
Of course they can think of it too.

When they looked at each other, they had already foreseen how big a storm the birth of this "Dayong Dictionary" would cause.

Seeing that the emperor and the ministers had finally calmed down, Lin Xi said helplessly: "Your Majesty, the daughter of the people hasn't finished speaking yet.

"In addition to this "Dayong Dictionary", we also compiled a history book - "Daqi Shiji Jiashun Volume".

"The "Historical Records of Daqi" is divided into twelve volumes. The first volume, "Jiashun Volume", records the history of the previous emperor Yin Shichong after he succeeded to the throne until his Majesty ended the troubled times and unified the world. Therefore, the reign name of his reign is name."

Hua Rui opened the book box in her hand and presented the book in the box.

The emperor took out the book and read it eagerly.

Just reading the preface to this volume of historical records made the emperor burst into laughter.

The preface was written by Hua Rui. It was very objective and fair. It did not exaggerate, deliberately discredit anyone, and did not flatter the emperor, the winner.

But precisely because of this, this preface is even more weighty.

A heavy sense of history that penetrates the back of the paper comes to my face.

The emperor said "good" three times in a row.

"Very good, Xiling. In just one year, you have led the way in compiling two masterpieces that will be passed down from generation to generation and will be of great benefit to the contemporary generation. I am deeply gratified.

"Tell me, what reward do you want? I will obey you."

Lin Xi asked seriously: "Is it really possible to do anything?"

The emperor was stunned for a moment, and then felt guilty.

He said this to show his satisfaction and trust in Xiling.

Most people would either refuse or propose something that would not embarrass him, the emperor.

But Xiling actually asked so solemnly, as if he really wanted to "open his mouth".

If she really proposed something that made it difficult for him or something he couldn't do, wouldn't he have to stand up in front of everyone?

Although he is the emperor, he also knows that he is not omnipotent.

But Jun Wu was joking. He had already said the words, so how could he change his words?

We can only hope that Xiling will not embarrass him too much.

"Well, that's natural."

Then Lin Xi said directly: "A civilian girl wants to have a private army."

The emperor's face changed slightly, his original excitement cooled down, and he looked at her with scrutiny.

"reason?"

Lin Xi sighed: "With the army, we can protect Lingxiao Academy. The academy's library contains 15 volumes of books, including many ancient and original books. Those are rare treasures -"

Emperor: "Wait a minute, didn't you say last time that the library of Lingxiao Academy contained 12 volumes? Why did it become 15 volumes again?"

Lin Xi said in a matter-of-fact tone: "The 12 volumes were last year, and this year it has increased to 15 volumes. The library can no longer accommodate them. If the number of books in it continues to grow, I'm afraid it will have to be expanded. A library." Emperor: "..."

Several important ministers: "..."

Lin Xi: "Don't you think there are so many precious books that need protection? Ordinary guards are not enough. Only a well-trained army can shoulder such an important task."

No one could refute it.

“In addition to the fact that the college needs military protection, the Lin family farm, which continuously cultivates precious crops such as sweet potatoes and cotton, also needs military garrison.

"You don't know how many thieves and spies come to the farm every year and want to steal the seedlings."

When the emperor heard this, he stood up suddenly: "This is unreasonable! You are right, the college and the Lin family farm must be protected by troops. I will immediately allocate you a Peizhou army. From now on, this Peizhou army will be at your disposal."

As for allowing Xiling to have a private army, that is impossible.

Although many aristocratic families train troops (private armed forces), this kind of thing is strictly prohibited.

It is impossible for the emperor to make an opening here in Xiling.

Lin Xi had already anticipated this outcome when he proposed it, so he was not disappointed and thanked the emperor respectfully.

Anyway, she has mental power. When the Peizhou army comes over, won't she turn them into her own private army in a matter of seconds?
At that time, although the Peizhou Army still belonged to the imperial court, it was actually used by her.

It also saves her having to train herself.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

The emperor's heart skipped a beat. After talking about the good news, wouldn't it be bad news next?

Facts have proved that he was worried too much, and the next step is a good thing, and it is a great thing that solves his urgent need.

Lin Xi: “After the drought in Canglan Road, the villagers learned about the situation there and learned that there was a shortage of water in Canglan Road and it was difficult for the people to use water.

"After thinking hard for a few days, I came up with a plan to solve the problem of water shortage on Canglan Road, so that even if there is a drought there, there is no need to worry about water."

A flash of light flashed in the emperor's eyes, "Seriously? What's the plan? Tell me quickly."

Lin Xi opened a map he brought and spread it directly on the ground.

The map is so large that it directly fills up the open space in the Imperial Study Room.

The drawings on it are even more detailed.

Mountains, rivers, official roads, trails, cities and towns...all are clearly visible!
More importantly, in addition to Dayong, there are dozens of surrounding countries, large and small, on the map!
This map alone shocked everyone present.

Compared with this exquisite and detailed map, the map in the emperor's study suddenly seemed rough.

Lin Xi knew that it was illegal to draw such a map privately, so she said: "This map was accidentally discovered by a folk girl from an ancient book.

"The map is drawn with dragon silk, and its texture is light. Although it is spread over such a large area, if it is rolled up, it will only be bigger than a stone.

"When the girl got the book, she felt something was wrong. There seemed to be something mixed in the pages, so she opened it and found this folded map."

Zheng Juncai, Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs: "Do you know what is the crime of secretly hiding the map? Why did you not take it out until now?"

Lin Xi: "The map was accidentally obtained by Min Nu, so how could it be kept privately? As for why it was taken out now, didn't Min Nu just say it? It was to come up with a way to solve the water shortage on Canglan Road."

Prince Rui: "Miss Xiling, really there is something she can do?"

Lin Xi: "My solution is--South-to-North Water Diversion."

Facing everyone's puzzled or thoughtful looks, Lin Xi took out a teaching stick and pointed out the country on the map.

"The south has abundant water resources and floods often occur, while the north has water shortages and frequent droughts. In this case, why not divert some of the water from the south to the north? In this way, it will be cheaper for both the north and the south."

(End of this chapter)