After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 37

Let’s first talk about the big problem that the Tang Dynasty is facing right now. It is really difficult.

If all the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were sent to repair the Yellow River, the river disaster could be alleviated, but the border would be empty, and those foreign tribes were watching eagerly. If they started a riot, it would be troublesome to deal with them. It was a matter of tangling with one hair and moving the whole body. If there was a slight mistake, it would be a tragedy of the country's destruction and the family's ruin.

Let's talk about food. Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Qian, the granary has a little more food. But this little food has to be kept in case the Yellow River floods or dries up. It is the lifeblood of the people and cannot be touched. The food problem has always been a concern for the Tang Dynasty, making people unable to sleep or eat.

When it comes to controlling the Yellow River, it is really a difficult problem. It has troubled wise rulers of all dynasties. Even the most skilled craftsmen can only manage it for two or three years. After that, the problem will remain the same. They treat the symptoms but cannot solve the root cause. The Yellow River is like a wild horse, difficult to tame and leaving people helpless.

Emperor Li Shimin was filled with mixed emotions and could not even smile bitterly. She sat on the dragon throne with a frown on her face and deep worry in her eyes. She knew very well that the Yellow River crisis was not just a river problem, but a major issue concerning the fate of the Tang Dynasty.

"I want to remove the root of the problem and completely solve this trouble so that the people can live in peace for two years." The emperor said in a deep voice, revealing a firm determination.

"But in this matter, details determine success or failure. If these difficult problems are not resolved, it will be useless even if a large army is sent." A minister said worriedly. She knew very well how difficult it was to control the river.

The emperor was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and all the officials were distressed and sighed. They all knew that the task of river management was of great importance, and if it failed, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Your Majesty, you are doing this for the Tang Dynasty and for the people, but river control is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two. It will take five or six years, or even longer, and the outcome is still uncertain." An old minister advised earnestly.

"Your Majesty, please stop fighting with yourself. Why do you want to achieve something that no one before you has accomplished?" another minister echoed.

"Yes, our Tang Dynasty is so prosperous now, and all nations come to pay tribute to us. You should not worry about this matter." Someone else advised.

All the officials tried to persuade him, but the emperor didn't listen. She stood up, her eyes were as sharp as a torch, as if she could penetrate all obstacles.

"Stop talking! Regarding the matter of river management, I have made up my mind. I will do what I say. It is urgent!" The emperor's voice was like thunder, which drove away all his worries. A smile appeared on his face, and his eyes were firmer than a knife.

The officials looked at each other in shock, wondering, why are they so confident all of a sudden when the problem hasn't been solved yet? This is just a waste of time!
But the emperor didn't wait for them to react, he waved his sleeves and stood up, his eyes more determined. She seemed to have seen the future victory, and the trouble of the Yellow River would be completely eradicated by her.

"It's settled. We'll discuss the details at court tomorrow morning," the emperor said firmly.

"Everyone go away. I will come up with a solution to control the river tomorrow." Her words were full of confidence, as if all the difficulties had been overcome by her.

No one dared to say anything more about the emperor's domineering look. All the officials had to disperse for a while. As soon as they left the palace, they were in an uproar. They were discussing the emperor's decision. Some were worried, some were confused, and some wondered if the emperor had been fooled by some kid.

While all the officials were in a panic, Li Qingge was having a sweet dream in Cheng's mansion. She dreamed that she was standing in a field of abundant harvest, with golden rice swaying in the wind, as if greeting her. She had a sweet smile on her face, and her heart was full of longing for the future.

The next morning, as soon as the sun came out, Li Qingge stretched and got up from the bed. She looked out the window at the good weather, and her heart was filled with joy. The sunlight shone through the window lattice on her face, reflecting her delicate features and her eyes full of spirit.

After washing and eating, Li Qingge went straight to the back garden. This garden was a forbidden area in the eyes of others, but to her, it was her little world. Outsiders said there were secrets in it and if you got close, you would die, so the servants all stayed away from it.

But how could they know that the future of Tang Dynasty agriculture was hidden in this garden! Li Qingge walked into the garden and saw that it was full of various exotic flowers and plants, vegetables and fruits. She squatted down and carefully observed the growth of each plant, her heart full of love and persistence for agriculture.

She stroked a green leaf, her eyes sparkling with wisdom. She knew that every plant in the garden was the result of her careful cultivation, and they represented the hope and future of Tang agriculture. She believed that as long as she worked hard to find and innovate, she would be able to find a solution to the Yellow River problem and the food problem.

Li Qingge was busy in the garden for the whole morning. She carefully took care of each plant and recorded their growth and changes. Her heart was full of expectations and confidence for the future. She believed that her efforts and wisdom would surely bring prosperity to the Tang Dynasty.

Pushing open the door, a ray of dazzling sunlight fell, and Li Qingge's eyes suddenly lit up. A room full of treasures came into view. The green vegetables were neatly arranged, like a small forest full of vitality, which made people feel good. Those potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, these crops that are common in modern society, have become rare in this time and space. They are all lives bred by the precious seeds that Li Qingge brought when he traveled through time.

She walked briskly towards the backyard, where the scene was even more stunning. It was full of vitality and greenery, as if the vitality of nature was concentrated on this land. Li Qingge looked at all this, her mouth corners unconsciously raised, her eyes flashed with satisfaction, and the joy in her heart was unstoppable like a spring.

"Great! These seeds are getting better and better. It looks like I can plant them first on those thousand acres of good land. When there are more seeds, I can expand the planting area to make this land more fertile." She thought to herself, full of expectations for the future.

"Oh God, I hope you can find more land for me soon so that I can realize my dream." Li Qingge prayed silently in her heart, her eyes full of determination and persistence.

She recalled the thousand acres of fertile land in the past, which felt like a huge treasure waiting for her to dig. Now there are more seeds, but the land seems insufficient, so expanding the scale is the only way. A strong urge surged in her heart, wanting to create more miracles on this land.

"Li Shimin, do you have any good plans recently? If so, you must let me do it. I promise to do it beautifully for you." She whispered to herself, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes, as if she had already seen the future victory.

"If I'm rewarded with something, I will definitely choose ten thousand acres of fertile farmland. There are so many wastelands beyond the thousand acres, it would be a pity to leave them unused." She sighed softly, her heart filled with desire and yearning for the land.

Li Qingge shook her head and pulled her thoughts back to reality. She opened her system storage space and summoned two strong men from the Heavenly Palace. These two strong men were burly and powerful, and were the right-hand men of the Heavenly Palace.

"Put away all these seeds." Li Qingge waved his hand, and the instruction was concise and clear.

The strongmen immediately took action, their movements were as skillful as those of old farmers. Li Qingge was surprised, she didn't expect them to be so good at farm work. Soon, all the seeds were stored in the warehouse. Li Qingge waved his sleeves again, and the strongmen disappeared in the light and returned to the storage space.

"It's time to sow again." She whispered to herself, with anticipation glittering in her eyes.

"Besides, the soil of those thousand acres of fertile land is already very good. Maybe we can harvest the crops today." Her heart was filled with anticipation and joy, as if she had already seen the scene of a good harvest.

"Let's give the collected grain to the kind-hearted Qian, so that she can continue to do good deeds." She made up her mind and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Li Qingge rode on her horse and leisurely passed through Chang'an Street. The horse was vigorous and steady, which complemented her temperament. She was wearing an elegant dress, with long hair draped over her shoulders, fluttering in the wind, like a fairy descending to the earth. Her face was pure and elegant, and there was a heroic spirit between her eyebrows that made people dare not look directly at her.

People on both sides of the street cast curious glances at her, and they talked about it: "Who is this girl? She is so beautiful!" "The horse she rides is so majestic!" "I wonder which family this girl is from?"

Li Qingge turned a deaf ear to these discussions. She only cared about appreciating the scenery along the way. The prosperous scene of Chang'an Avenue was in full view, with shops lining the streets and people flowing in and out. She secretly sighed in her heart: "Although this era is backward, it also has its unique charm."

Soon, she came to the thousand acres of fertile land. This land was fertile and vast, and it was a treasure in her heart. As soon as she pressed the button, a layer of fog rose around her, protecting the fields. This was her secret weapon, which could prevent others from peeping into her fields.

"Huh? Is it ripe so soon?" She was surprised to find that the crops in the fields were already ripe. The golden ears of wheat were heavy, as if waving to her.

"Yes, now we can harvest in one day." She thought to herself, knowing that this was the result of soil improvement. She smiled proudly: "Tiangong Laoniu, you are really my right-hand man!"

As she spoke, she opened the storage space, and saw dark clouds gathering, and the figure of the old cow in the heavenly palace loomed. It was huge, like a small hill, and exuded a majestic aura. It was a mythical beast in the heavenly palace, with magical powers that could help her harvest crops.

The people of Chang'an were surprised and amazed, and they all looked up at the sky. They only saw dark clouds, lightning and thunder, but they couldn't see what was in the clouds. But they could all feel the majesty, as if there were gods looking down at them from the clouds. They were filled with awe and curiosity, and they all started to discuss: "What's going on?" "The sky is not right!" "Is it related to the country's fortune?"

Although they could not see what was in the clouds, they could feel a mysterious force covering the city. They all knelt on the ground and prayed to the gods to bless them with safety and success.

At this moment, the old cow in Tiangong is harvesting crops and vegetables skillfully. Its movements are swift and powerful, and it soon harvests all the crops and vegetables in the field and fills the warehouse. Then it starts to sow new seeds to prepare for the next harvest.

Li Qingge hid in the woods and waited for the carriage to arrive. She sat leisurely under the shade of the trees, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of nature. Soon, the carriage arrived. After the escort agency and the guys transported the grain according to the rules, Li Qingge cast a spell on the carriage, allowing it to return to the city in a low-key manner.

The food suddenly appeared, and everyone felt strange, but no one asked much. They just watched the carriage parade through the city, and were all stunned. They all started to discuss: "Where did the food come from?" "I heard there is a secret warehouse in the wilderness, with plenty of food!" "Some people say that Mr. Qian saved the fox fairy!"... Rumors were flying everywhere, but only Li Qingge knew the truth.

At this moment, all the civil and military officials gathered in front of the palace, anxiously waiting for Li Shimin's arrival. They were filled with anxiety and uneasiness, not knowing what the emperor had summoned them for. They speculated on the possible reasons, but did not dare to express their opinions easily. There was silence in front of the palace, with only the sound of wind blowing through the leaves and the sound of birds singing in the distance. They were all waiting for the arrival of the person who would decide their fate.

Now, let's talk about what happened in the court. All the civil and military officials had tense faces and were nervous, fearing that the emperor would suddenly make a big decision and drag them into an unknown whirlpool.

If the emperor really made up his mind to control the river, the soldiers would have to go up to the embankment fully armed and fight against the raging river water. The difficulty was even more difficult than fighting a tough battle, and the chance of success was pitifully small, as if looking for a needle in the vast ocean. What made the officials even more headache was that if this order came down, they would have to roll up their sleeves and move bricks and soil. When they thought of this, the scalps of the generals began to numb, as if they were being bitten by countless small insects.

"What is the emperor talking about? It's really confusing." A minister scratched his head and said in confusion.

"River management is no joke. It cannot be done in one or two years. It may not produce any results in five or ten years. It's just a waste of effort. Hasn't the emperor considered the consequences?" Another minister said worriedly, her brows furrowed so tightly that it looked like she could pinch a mosquito to death.

When it comes to the consequences, everyone's heart is so worried, they all frowned, and their faces are full of worry. Everyone knows that if the river control is successful, the emperor will be famous for all eternity, and his name will go down in history; but the temper of the Yellow River is harder to tame than a tiger. Even when it is gentle, it is scary, but when it gets angry, it will eat people without leaving any bones. Even if the Tang Dynasty fights hard, it may not be able to subdue this mad dragon, so the possibility of failure is much greater than success. If it goes wrong, the emperor's reputation will be ruined. Not only will he lose the support of the people, but he will also be criticized and infamous for thousands of years.

All the officials felt that this was a gamble they could not afford to lose, and the stakes were particularly high. It was their lives and property, and the destiny of the Tang Dynasty.

"Sir, we are counting on you for this matter. You must persuade the emperor to withdraw this decision, otherwise we will all be in trouble..." An old minister said with a bitter face, holding Fang Xuanling's hand tightly, treating her as a life-saving straw. Her eyes were full of pleading and expectation, as if Fang Xuanling was her only hope.

All the officials stared at Fang Xuanling, waiting for her to make a decision. Fang Xuanling frowned slightly, as if thinking about something, then smiled bitterly and shook his head: "My Lords, don't you know the Emperor? She always thinks twice before doing anything. Maybe she already has a good idea for river control."

"A good way to control the river? I'm not looking down on your Majesty. Wise rulers in every dynasty have wanted to control the river, but what was the result? They all failed. How can your Majesty do it?" A minister said disdainfully, her eyes full of doubt and dissatisfaction.

"That's right, if the emperor really has a way, why has no one succeeded in thousands of years?" Another minister echoed, her face full of disbelief and ridicule. "Your Excellency, you must think it through. This matter cannot be taken lightly." Another minister reminded, her voice carrying a hint of anxiety and worry.

After hearing Fang Xuanling's words, all the officials shook their heads and expressed their disbelief. They felt that if the emperor really had a good way to control the river, then wouldn't the previous wise rulers have lived in vain? Moreover, the emperor has not yet started, and those wise rulers have tried step by step, but in the end they were still left with this difficult problem. Therefore, they really found it hard to believe Fang Xuanling's words.

"My Lord..." Even Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and shook his head, expressing his disagreement. Her eyes were full of helplessness and confusion, as if she was also thinking about this unsolvable problem.

"This is just my guess. We will know after a while." Fang Xuanling sighed. Her tone was full of helplessness and indifference, as if she had already anticipated the coming storm.

The emperor's move was like dancing on the edge of a cliff. If he succeeded, he would be a hero, but if he failed, he would be a sinner for all eternity. But who could change the emperor's decision? They could only take it one step at a time. The officials murmured in their hearts, but they dared not speak out. They could only silently wait for their fate.

As they were talking, a young eunuch hurried in and announced the start of the morning court session. Her face was pale, and her eyes were full of tension and anxiety, as if she was also worried about what was going to happen next.

All the officials quickly put away their thoughts and walked into the hall with serious faces. The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, as if even the air had frozen.

With the sound of heavy footsteps, Emperor Li Shimin appeared in front of everyone. She was wearing a dragon robe and sitting majestically on the dragon throne, with an inviolable majesty in her eyes. The hearts of all officials were in their throats, fearing that the emperor would say something shocking.

But the emperor frowned, looked around, and then asked, "Why hasn't General Cheng arrived yet?" There was a hint of displeasure and anxiety in her voice, as if she was very dissatisfied with General Cheng's lateness.

When these words came out, all the officials were stunned, and they were puzzled. Li Qingge was always late, when did the emperor care about this? Why did he suddenly ask about it today? Did he want to give her the important task of river management?

When they thought of this, some people in the hall began to gasp. Their backs went cold, and they were so scared. If Li Qingge was asked to manage the river, wouldn't it be a mess? If the Yellow River flooded more severely, the people would suffer.

An old minister was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground. His eyes were wide open and he said in horror: "Your Majesty! Absolutely not! Please think twice!" There was a hint of trembling and pleading in her voice, as if she was using her life to dissuade the emperor.

All the officials also knelt down and tried to persuade him. Their faces were full of fear and worry, as if they had seen the future disaster. Li Shimin was also stunned when he saw this, and stood there, not knowing what to do. Her eyes revealed a kind of confusion and helplessness, as if she was also thinking about this difficult decision.

Why, she hadn't even opened her mouth to speak, but how could it have caused such a commotion? She hadn't said a single word in her mind. Could it be that they could hear what she was thinking?

She muttered to herself, her eyes sweeping across the courtiers in the audience, only to see that they all had looks of surprise and doubt on their faces, as if everything she was thinking had been revealed.

"No, no, she was just thinking about the difficulty of curing the flood in the Yellow River, but I heard that Li Qingge is well-versed in history and modern times, and maybe she has some good ideas." She thought about it again, and a barely noticeable smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "Why not give her the task of river control, or secretly learn some of her river control secrets?" As a result, Li Shimin was almost frightened by this thought, and quickly calmed down and shook his head gently, thinking that he was really overthinking. She could hear Li Qingge's inner voice, which was a gift from God. How could these old officials hear what she said in her heart?

"What do you mean by this?" She appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was filled with turmoil. She asked calmly, her eyes scanning the crowd. Some of them bowed their heads in silence, while others looked at each other in bewilderment, all of them looking as if they wanted to say something but couldn't.

"Your Majesty, we are just worried that such an important matter as river management must not be handed over to General Cheng." An old official came forward with sweat all over her forehead to give advice. Her voice was trembling slightly, and it was obvious that she was very uneasy. River management depends on capable people in the army. Now the only general who is favored in the court is Li Qingge. Your Majesty is so good to her, isn't it obvious that he wants her to take the lead? The old official almost fainted when he thought of this. If the important task is really given to Li Qingge, not only will the Yellow River not be managed, but it may even be in a mess! Even if I risk my life today, I have to stop it.

"Oh, so that's what's happening." Li Shimin smiled when he heard it. There was a bit of helplessness and understanding in that smile. "You're worrying too much. The candidate hasn't been decided yet. Let's discuss it again." As soon as these words came out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Some patted their chests, and some wiped their sweat, as if they had just woken up from a nightmare.

"Your Majesty, I am late." Li Qingge's unhurried voice came from outside the door, sounding like a perfunctory reply. All the officials got angry when they heard it, their eyes widened like bells, and they stared straight at the door, as if they wanted to see through her. Li Qingge swaggered into the hall, her blue shirt fluttering. She looked around and was stunned by the situation: "What's going on? I didn't steal your food or kidnap your daughter, why are you glaring at me like that?" She was confused, but she quickly bowed and saluted, with a bit of teasing in her voice: "Your Majesty." Li Shimin waved his hand and motioned for her to stand up: "Get up." She actually felt at ease in her heart, because she could hear Li Qingge's voice and had a premonition that she could solve this problem.

"Now that everyone is here, let's talk about river management." Li Shimin looked at everyone with a smile, which was warm and deep, as if he could see into people's hearts. "The Yellow River has flooded many times in history. Every time it flooded, no one knows how many people were killed. The Yellow River is not only our mother river, but also a tough beast. It is urgent to manage it. If you have any good ideas, please share them." She didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, because she knew what good ideas these officials could come up with. Sure enough, everyone looked embarrassed, and they were all muttering in their hearts: Today we are not discussing whether to manage the river, but how to manage it. Your Majesty has made up his mind, and it is useless for us to persuade him. It is better to think about how to offer suggestions. So everyone spoke up, and what they said was nothing more than the old tricks of dredging and blocking, but they worked hard on the details, and everyone tried to put forward some new insights from their own perspective.

Li Shimin listened to everyone's discussion and had already made up his mind. She glanced at Li Qingge from time to time, and saw that Li Qingge frowned slightly, with a thoughtful look in his eyes. She knew that Li Qingge must be thinking about something.

As for Li Qingge, she was thinking in her heart: [Your Majesty wants to control the river, which is a good thing. It is beneficial to the people of the Tang Dynasty. But river control is no joke. Neither dredging nor blocking are long-term solutions. To cure the flood of the Yellow River, we still have to build a dam. But this will cost a lot of money. Although the Tang Dynasty is rich and powerful, I am afraid no one dares to make this suggestion. Building a dam to control water is a good idea. It can not only solve the flood problem in the long run, but also protect the people along the coast. However, this requires not only money, but also determination and courage.] She nodded secretly while thinking of countermeasures, as if she had already seen the future.

When Li Shimin heard this, his face changed, and he was surprised and suspicious: "Control the water of the Yellow River? How easy is that! Although your idea is good, it is too difficult to implement!" She frowned, wondering if Li Qingge was bragging. But after thinking about it carefully, this method might really work, but it would require the Tang Dynasty to do its best!
"I have an idea..." As soon as Li Shimin said this, all the officials pricked up their ears. Li Qingge also raised her eyebrows, thinking to herself: [So your majesty has already made a plan. I wonder if this method will work? I guess it's just a slight improvement on the previous ones. It's hard to be innovative.] On the surface, she remained calm, just nodded slightly, indicating Li Shimin to continue.

Li Shimin looked around and spoke slowly: "I think that river management is not a one-day job, nor can it be done by one person. We have to pool our wisdom and work together. Li Qingge, you are well-versed in ancient and modern times, do you have any new ideas?" There was some expectation and encouragement in her words, and it was obvious that she had high hopes for Li Qingge.

Li Qingge smiled when she heard this, and there was some confidence and composure in that smile: "Your Majesty, I do have an idea. We can build a dam to control water, but this dam is not an ordinary dam, but an intelligent dam that can regulate the amount of water. Building such a dam in a key section of the Yellow River can both prevent floods and irrigate, killing two birds with one stone." Her words were clear and powerful, as if she had already drawn up the grand blueprint in her mind.

When the officials heard this, they all started to discuss. Some nodded in praise, while others looked puzzled. Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge with a sharp gaze, secretly praising her in his heart: "This kid is really capable. Building a dam to control water is a novel idea. However, it may not be easy to implement. 】 She pondered for a moment and slowly said: "Li Qingge, your idea is not bad. However, building a dam requires a lot of manpower and material resources. Although our Tang Dynasty is strong, we cannot easily use national strength. You have to give me a detailed plan so that I can see if this method is feasible."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingge bowed and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will live up to your expectations. Within three days, I will present a detailed dam-building plan." There was a firmness and confidence in her words, as if she had already seen the future success.

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, I'll wait for you for three days. I hope your plan will satisfy me." There was some expectation and encouragement in her words, and she was obviously full of confidence in Li Qingge.

Following Li Shimin's order, all the officials dispersed. Li Qingge stayed where she was, thinking to herself: [Building a dam to control water is not just a project, but also a challenge. I have to plan it well and not let your majesty down.] Her eyes were firm, as if she had seen the future victory. Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's back and secretly admired in his heart: [This kid is really a capable person. There may be hope for river control.] A barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she had seen the future prosperity.

Li Qingge was slightly stunned in the hall, but the doubt was quickly covered by her deep eyes. In her heart, she still didn't believe that Li Shimin could really have any good way to control the river. She shook her head slightly, and a hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of her mouth, as if to say: "Control the river? Humph, this is not a joke."

Soon, all the civil and military officials in the court stared at Li Shimin's face, their eyes full of curiosity and anticipation, as if they were waiting to watch a wonderful drama. In the hall, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the complex expressions on everyone's faces, and the air was filled with a tense and excited atmosphere.

"Oh!" Li Shimin took a deep breath and spoke slowly in a steady and powerful voice: "To manage the Yellow River, we can either dredge it or block it. However, if we dredge it, the flood will become more serious, and if we block it, it will cost a lot of money and manpower, and it is not a long-term solution." Her words revealed a sense of helplessness and determination, as if she had been thinking about this issue for a long time.

"Neither of these two roads is feasible." She said it firmly, her voice was loud and clear, like thunder, and everyone's heart was shocked. The officials looked at each other, with a trace of surprise and confusion in their eyes, as if they were shocked by Li Shimin's words.

At this moment, an old minister's eyes suddenly lit up, as if everything had dawned on her. She nodded and exclaimed, "Your Majesty is so observant and can hit the nail on the head with just one word!" There was a bit of admiration and emotion in her words, as if she was deeply impressed by Li Shimin's wisdom.

Other ministers also echoed: "In this case, Your Majesty must have a good idea to control the river." "Does Your Majesty already have an idea in mind?" "Why didn't you say it earlier? We were so anxious!" Each of them was excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, as if they had seen hope of controlling the river.

Li Qingge was also stunned for a moment, and a trace of surprise and curiosity flashed in her bright eyes. She thought to herself: "Hey! Li Shimin is quite capable, and he is not an easy person to deal with. What he says will definitely shock people." Her eyes were shining with admiration, and she looked straight at Li Shimin, as if she wanted to find out more secrets from her.

Li Shimin felt Li Qingge's gaze, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, but soon stopped. She thought to herself: "How can I be so happy when my ministers praise me so much?" She pretended to be calm and glanced at the officials in the hall, but a sense of pride and confidence surged in her heart.

Then she said seriously: "I plan to give up the old ways and build a few more dams in the Yellow River to control the water flow in sections and use smoke signals to convey information. In this way, the Yellow River will be under control." Her words revealed an unprecedented determination and courage, as if she had already seen the scene of successful river control.

"When a flood comes, we open the dam upstream to release water; when there is a drought, we transfer water to the downstream. What do you think?" Li Shimin's words were filled with expectation and inquiry, as if he wanted to hear the opinions of the officials.

The hall was suddenly quiet, and all the officials stared at each other with wide eyes, looking at each other in disbelief. None of them had expected that such a good idea was actually thought up by Li Shimin. Their eyes were full of admiration and praise, as if they were deeply impressed by Li Shimin's wisdom.

Li Qingge was also shocked. She muttered in her heart: "Oh my God! What I said is exactly the same as what Li Shimin thought. This is too coincidental!" A hint of surprise and joy flashed in her bright eyes, as if she was deeply surprised by Li Shimin's wisdom.

"Did this guy eavesdrop on my thoughts? Only a smart person can come up with such advanced ideas." She thought secretly, and admiration for Li Shimin arose in her heart.

"I've already given her a thumbs up in my heart." She murmured softly, with a faint smile on her lips. However, her joy was soon diluted by the cruelty of reality.

"However, although the idea is good, it is difficult to implement. The current conditions are limited, and it is difficult to gather manpower and material resources." She sighed softly, with a trace of helplessness and worry in her eyes. She knew that river management was an arduous task that required a lot of manpower and material resources, and the current Tang Dynasty was in trouble, so it was not easy to realize this plan.

When Li Shimin saw Li Qingge's reaction, he was also shocked. She thought to herself, "Am I too careless?" She frowned, and a trace of anxiety and uneasiness flashed in her eyes. She knew that although this plan was good, it would be difficult to implement.

At this time, Zhangsun Wuji laughed dryly and walked forward. Her face was a little embarrassed, as if she did not fully agree with this plan. She said softly: "Your Majesty is right, building a dam to control water is a good idea. But there are also many problems."

There was a hint of worry and helplessness in her words, as if she had seen the many difficulties behind this plan. She continued: "How many dams do we need to build to control the Yellow River? How much money will it cost? Can the national treasury afford it?" Her words revealed a deep worry and uneasiness.

Her question was like a knife stabbing into my heart. When Li Shimin heard this, his face turned pale, and his enthusiasm just now disappeared. She smiled bitterly: "It seems that I was a little hasty, you should calculate it carefully." There was a bit of helplessness and self-mockery in her voice, as if she regretted her impulsiveness.

Changsun Wuji calculated and said, "To control the Yellow River, we have to build more than a hundred dams, each of which will cost a lot of money, and we also have to prepare food and fodder. The food in our treasury is only enough to last for two months." There was a heaviness and worry in her words, as if she had seen the tremendous pressure behind this plan.

"Let's talk about manpower. Although we have many warriors and foreign civilians, it is still not enough to build more than a hundred dams." She continued, with a bit of helplessness and emotion in her voice. She knew that although this plan was good, it would cost a huge price to implement.

"What's more, spring ploughing is just around the corner..." Her words were filled with anxiety and worry, as if she had seen the conflict and contradiction between spring ploughing and river management. She knew that if this problem could not be properly resolved, the river management plan would be seriously affected.

After she said that, problems came one after another like rain. Li Shimin felt heavy in his heart, frowned, and looked disappointed. She thought secretly: "I originally thought that there was no way to control the river, but now it seems that there is still a way. But even if there is a way, it is difficult for our Tang Dynasty, which is so big and powerful, to complete such a large project in one go." Her heart was full of helplessness and anxiety, as if she had seen the difficulties and twists and turns of the road to river control.

"What can I do? The flood will come in two years. If the Tang Dynasty collapses, there will be no need to manage the river." The more she thought about it, the more headache she had. Her scalp was numb and her face turned pale. She knew that she had to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible, otherwise the Tang Dynasty would face an unprecedented crisis.

Suddenly, Li Shimin's eyes lit up, as if a new light flashed in his eyes, it was a kind of surprise to find a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation.

"Oh, I almost forgot, there is also Li Qingge!" A glimmer of hope surged in his heart, and his eyes turned to the general, as if he was looking for a forgotten treasure. However, the officials around him curled their lips, obviously not caring. Changsun Wuji had said long ago that to manage the Yellow River, human, financial and material resources were required. How could Li Qingge handle it alone? It was useless to ask her. But even so, everyone's eyes were involuntarily focused on Li Qingge's beautiful face. Her face always seemed to have an indescribable charm.

Li Qingge was stunned for a moment, then clasped her fists and saluted, with a hint of apology on her face, but there was also a subtle cunning hidden in that apology: "Your Majesty, I am just a military man. What I think about every day is nothing more than how to train soldiers and strengthen the military. As for other things..." At this point, all the officials were stunned, and the muscles on their faces twitched involuntarily. This guy is too boastful, right? Everyone knows that she usually sleeps and wanders around, and she still has the nerve to say that she thinks about training every day? How shameless! After Li Qingge finished speaking, she immediately received a lot of eye rolls, but she didn't care at all. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, as if she had long been accustomed to such misunderstandings.

(End of this chapter)