Chapter 1266: 23 Things About the Fake Emperor and the Powerful Officials
Xie Qingyun did not enter the palace alone, he also brought a woman in her thirties with him.
When the two met in the study, Xie Qingyun presented her with a roll of drawings.
"Your Majesty, please see that if the southern part of the country builds dams as shown in the map, it will be possible to completely prevent dam breaches."
Shi Li didn't expect that Xie Qingyun would give her such a big surprise just a few months after the girls' school was established.
Staring at the hand-drawn drawings with wide eyes, "Who is this..."
Halfway through his words, Shi Li reacted and looked at the woman standing next to Xie Qingyun with burning eyes.
She had an ordinary appearance and her skin was a little darker than that of ordinary women, but her temperament was generous and calm, and she did not seem uneasy even when standing in the palace.
Seeing Shi Li's gaze falling on her, the woman took a step forward neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"This blueprint was drawn by a commoner. When I was young, I lived in the south with my parents. I once measured every inch of the riverbank with my own eyes."
That's why she can draw such perfect drawings.
Shi Li saw the name written on the corner of the drawing - Huang Suqing.
She is not Ms. So-and-so, nor Ms. So-and-so, but has her own complete name.
No matter how barren the land is, there will always be stubborn roses that can bloom.
"Huang Suqing, I want you to personally supervise the construction of the dam. Can you do it?" Shi Li smiled and asked firmly.
Huang Suqing was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Xie Qingyun beside him. He followed Xie Qingyun into the palace before, just to avoid burying the blueprint. No matter what, he had done a good thing for the country and the people.
And now, I actually have the opportunity to supervise the construction of the dam myself!
Huang Suqing was extremely excited. Coincidentally, Xie Qingyun was also looking at her and gave her an encouraging look.
"I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust!"
The next day in the court, Shi Li did not directly mention Huang Suqing's matter, but asked again in a cold and solemn tone whether there was anyone who would volunteer to control the flood in the south.
Just like before, the court was completely silent. No one spoke, and everyone kept their heads down, afraid of being noticed.
"I won't make it difficult for you. I just got a new blueprint yesterday. Please take a look at it."
When the time was ripe, Shi Li had the drawings that had been drawn in advance distributed to the people in the Ministry of Industry so that they could all look at them.
In addition, he drew a few more copies and handed them to court officials who had worked in the Ministry of Works.
Although these people did not dare to take the job, they could understand the drawings. After reading them carefully, almost all of them praised them highly.
The Minister of Works, who was nearly sixty years old, narrowed his eyes in a smile, "This man has great talent! Great talent!"
"Then let this person go to the south to control the floods, what do you think?"
Shi Li saw that they had almost finished reading, so he slowly said, "Or, is there anyone who volunteered?"
The chatter of praise in the court suddenly stopped.
The ministers dared not respond.
Having a blueprint is one thing, but actually implementing it is another. It is obvious that if it is done well, the credit should be shared with the person who drew the blueprint; if it is not done well, the big and black pot must be borne by oneself.
No one wants to do such a stupid thing.
"Your Majesty! I think the person who drew the blueprint must be particularly familiar with the terrain near the dam, and he should be sent to implement this matter!" The Minister of Works said righteously.
Shi Li looked at the wrinkles on his old face and smiled silently, hoping that he would not change his words when they met later.
Of course, changing your words won’t change the outcome.
Afterwards, several more people echoed the Minister of Works.
Shi Li listened to them patiently, and nodded as if she was convinced.
"I also think what you said makes sense. In that case... someone, summon Huang Suqing to the court."
The completely unfamiliar name stunned the court officials.
When Huang Suqing walked in, the whole court was like a drop of hot oil dropped into a frying pan, and it boiled instantly.
"Huang Suqing, since you drew the blueprint, I will entrust the people in the south to you."
Shi Li ignored everyone, looked at Huang Suqing, and spoke solemnly.
Seeing this, everyone present shut up, and their sharp and critical eyes were focused on Huang Suqing. Some court officials who were more conservative and prejudiced opened their mouths to object.
"The minister obeys the order."
Huang Suqing looked straight ahead and bowed to Shi Li.
Shi Li asked Huang Suqing to stand aside in a comforting manner and glanced at the ministers below.
"I know what you are going to say. As a monarch or a minister, we should all put the people first. This is why I founded the women's school, and this is why I handed over the South to Huang Suqing today. If anyone objects, please bring out a better candidate to convince me."
Everyone only then realized that everything that had just happened was a preparation for what was happening now.
No matter how much criticism I have in my heart, I can't say it out loud.