Bai Ang loudly told his strategy, but Zhu Youzhu didn't make a sound, squinting his eyes slightly, thoughtful.

Li Dongyang said, "Because there is no official record of this attempt, most of the courtiers deny it, and the time for water control is tight, so it is impossible to have a trial time, so the courtiers all suggest using traditional methods to dig a grand canal." ”

Bai Ang was a little excited, "In the past ten years, the flood has been controlled every year, but the floods have continued year after year. This Kaifeng breach, with countless casualties, was caused by the poor ability of the canal built in previous years to discharge floodwater. How can we still throw manpower and material resources into this bottomless pit? ”

Seeing that the emperor didn't say anything, Li Dongyang hurriedly said, "Senior brother, what you said is right, it's just that the courtiers still need time to convince." ”

"When we convince those old stubborns, the Yellow River embankment doesn't know how many times it has broken, can I wait, can the people on both sides of the Yellow River wait....."

Zhu Youzhang's eyes became darker and darker, and he quietly watched the two arguing.

Originally, they were discussing state affairs, but Zhang Yue didn't understand it very well and was not interested, but what they said happened to be the matter of water control mentioned by Bai Ang yesterday, so Zhang Yue listened to their conversation attentively.

At this time, she saw that the two senior brothers were arguing over this matter, and Zhu Youzhang's face didn't seem to be very good. As soon as she was in a hurry, she blurted out, "Second Senior Brother, Senior Brother Dongyang, don't fight, the ministers are not convinced by the Second Senior Brother, so try to persuade them." ”

If Zhang Yue had said this before, Bai Ang would definitely have said that children know about national affairs, but now Zhang Yue's identity is different from what it used to be.

He had no choice but to say patiently, "The queen doesn't know, these courtiers are stubborn and old-fashioned, and they are unwilling to take responsibility, and I have been arguing with them for a long time in the court today, and it is really difficult to convince." ”

Zhang Yue raised his chin and said loudly, "Second Senior Brother, don't worry, you forgot that the master taught us, any great truth in this world is proved by actual actions, that... What does that mean, and how did the original words come about? What to learn, what to ....."

"Ahem! Although the scholar has learned, he has the best behavior. Li Dongyang reminded her in a low voice.

"Yes, yes, that's it, although I have heard the strategy you said about water control, but I know that as long as it can be proved that the flood discharge capacity of digging several small canals is stronger than that of only excavating a large canal with the same total flow, I can convince the ministers, and the senior brother will no longer encounter resistance to water control. Right? ”

Bai Ang nodded, "That being said, how can you prove it?" The records of the past government have been destroyed, and only my identity card remains, but unfortunately it is not recognized by them. ”

Zhang Yue waved his hand and said, "I have a way, senior brother, you wait for me for a while." ”

After speaking, without waiting for everyone's reaction, she hurriedly left the banquet, Bai Ang was stunned for a moment, and when she reacted, she had already walked out of the hall.

Xiao Wu's temperament is still so anxious, he is still so childish when he becomes the queen, why is he so out of shape in front of the emperor, he just wanted to open his mouth to explain it for Zhang Yue, but he saw that Zhu Youjiao's eyes were full of expectation and attachment when he saw Zhang Yue leaving, so he forcibly held back his words.

About half an hour later, Zhang Yue returned to the hall with Rushui and Zhiqiu, each carrying two oversized buckets.

Everyone looked at Zhang Yue and the others in confusion, and Zhang Yue hurriedly said, "Don't be stunned, come here!" ”

The corners of Zhu Youjiao's mouth rose slightly, and he was the first to stand up, Li Dongyanghe Bai Ang also hurriedly stood up, and the three of them walked to Zhang Yue.

Zhu Youzhu said softly, "Yue'er, what kind of name is this?" ”

Zhang Yue said unhurriedly, "Rushui's hand is carrying two buckets, putting the same amount of water, Zhiqiu has two empty barrels in his hand, the bottom of an empty bucket let me dig a three-foot-long square outlet with a knife, and the other empty bucket let me dig three square outlets each one foot long, the exit is now plugged, after a while, I poured two buckets of water into two empty buckets, and then the second senior brother and Xiao Jing each picked up a wooden bucket, and Senior Brother Dongyang gave an order, I, like water Zhiqiu and the three of them, at the same time pulled out the plug below, The emperor is responsible for seeing which bucket of water runs out first. ”

After listening to Zhang Yue's explanation, everyone suddenly realized, so according to Zhang Yue's division of labor, they performed their duties, Li Dongyang started, Zhang Yue and others pulled out the plug at the same time, "Wow-" The water in the two barrels poured down, and it flowed clean after a while.

Zhang Yue's face splashed a lot of water, she raised her head and looked at Zhu Youzhu anxiously, "Your Majesty, which one will finish flowing first?" ”

Zhu Youzhu stared at Zhang Yue's eyes as deep as a pool, he raised his hand to gently wipe away the water droplets on Zhang Yue's forehead, and suddenly smiled, if there were shallow ripples under his eyes: "Three barrels with square exits each one foot long will flow first."

"Great! I'll just say that the method that the second senior brother said must be effective! ”

Bai Ang's face was full of relief, and Li Dongyang said next to him, "Although the queen's method is effective, the difference in the time of the flow of these two barrels is not obvious, is the convincing power a little worse?" ”

Bai Ang hurriedly said, "It doesn't matter, when I go back tonight, I will have people expedite the production of a special barrel ten times larger, and the effect will definitely be more obvious." What do I think those old stubborns say? ”

The atmosphere in the hall was pleasant for a while, everyone returned to the table, and drank a lot of wine while they were happy, and when Li Dongyanghe Baiang left the palace, it was already late at night.

The two walked on the road in the palace, not far in front of them was a eunuch carrying a palace lamp, and the palace walls on both sides were illuminated by the faint guiding palace lights, flickering and bright, making people unpredictable.

Li Dongyang took the lead in breaking the silence, "Senior brother, the matter of water control finally has an eyebrow, congratulations." ”

Bai Ang didn't take the conversation, "Dongyang, are you still blaming Senior Brother for what he said yesterday?" ”

Li Dongyang's face was as usual, "How can Dongyang blame Senior Brother, Senior Brother's spur, Dongyang should be remembered in mind." Senior brother, although you can rest assured to control the water, I will definitely not let you be injured by the dark arrow. ”

Bai Ang shook his head, "Dongyang, I'm not worried about being slandered by the courtiers. I do what I do with a clear conscience. Alas! Dongyang, senior brother remembers that when you first joined the company, it was not smooth. The world has changed, since you followed the emperor, in the past few years, you have risen to the top, and now you have achieved Zaifu. ”

Li Dongyang's eyes flashed, "The emperor is the emperor of the world, Dongyang has today, it is the emperor's grace!" ”

"What about Xiao Wu entering the palace as a queen? Is it also the emperor's grace? ”

Li Dongyang's pupils contracted violently, and then they were normal, "Yue'er and the emperor are destined by heaven!" ”

Bai Ang sighed, "How Xiao Wu enters the palace gate, you should know better than anyone else." Alas! That's it! I'm just worried about Xiao Wu's temperament, but I'm afraid that it is not suitable to survive in the palace. ”

The corners of Li Dongyang's mouth pursed deeply, "Senior brother, don't worry, the emperor promised Xiao Wu, and she is the only one in the harem." ”

Bai Ang stopped, looked at Li Dongyang deeply, and exhaled for a while, "I hope." After saying that, he strode away first.

Li Dongyang looked at Bai Ang's back, and a trace of gloom hit his eyes.