SFS Chapter 1125: Governing the country requires talent
Chapter 1125: Governing the country requires talent
Gu Yunxi stayed in Tianyao Palace, drinking tea and chatting.
I originally thought that time would be difficult, but I didn't expect that when chatting with Queen Shengxu, I would feel like I didn't have enough time.
For example, the Queen asked her: "In ancient times, Dayu controlled floods. Now in Beiling, the three southern provinces also face flood problems every year. How to solve it?"
Gu Yunxi thought carefully and then said: "The three western provinces suffer from drought every year. The terrain on both sides is actually similar, separated by the Hongji Mountains. Has Your Majesty ever thought about digging up the mountains to divert water from the south to the west?"
"I have also thought about this problem, but digging the mountain system is not an easy task. I am afraid it will take decades."
"Forefathers planted trees for future generations to enjoy the shade. This kind of thing has merit in the present and will benefit the future. There must be someone who leads the way, so that future generations can enjoy the blessings."
Her Majesty the Queen thought for a while and couldn't help but nodded, but her brows still did not relax.
Gu Yunxi said: "If His Majesty orders now to divert the water from the south to the west, and at the same time, give this project... I mean, give this major event a grand name, such as building a channel with a name."
"Then through this channel, the name will stay forever, because with the name, the initiator of this matter will be recorded by the people for thousands of years, or even ten thousand years."
"Oh?" The Queen raised her eyebrows, with a hint of joy in her eyes: "Then what name do you think should be used so that it can be remembered for thousands of years?"
Gu Yunxi knew very well that the reason why she frowned just now was because she knew that such a large project would not be completed during her reign.
If it cannot be completed, the people will not know it. This is her contribution to the descendants of the people for generations to come.
Although, this kind of fame and fortune has never been worth mentioning to Gu Yunxi.
But for the king of a country, he is very concerned about how much contribution he has made during his reign.
If there are important events that can be recorded in history books, that would be the best.
Gu Yunxi said: "There are many such deeds in history. Since it is the channel built by your majesty, then Sheng Yuan or perhaps Xu Yuan are both good. What do you think, your majesty?"
Queen Sheng Xu's eyes were full of smiles: "However, I am afraid that I will step down soon. In this case, will the next Queen order people to continue to repair the Shengyuan River?"
"This requires His Majesty to draw up an imperial edict before abdicating the throne and order future generations to repair the river. Naturally, future generations will have to fulfill His Majesty's wish."
With a smile in her eyes, the Queen picked up the cup, took a sip, nodded, but said nothing.
After a while, she added: "Now Beiling seems prosperous, but there are still many poverty-stricken places. Every year, the court allocates two taels of silver, but the money never reaches the disaster area. Tell me about this kind of thing, How to solve?"
"This kind of thing happens in every country."
"It takes time to solve the problem. Don't act too hastily. If you rush, the so-called killing of one person as a warning to others will have another result, that is, someone will cover the sky with one hand and find a bunch of scapegoats to take the blame."
"The final result may often lead to factional struggles and become a weapon used by some people to eliminate the power of other factions."
"I think……"
...The two chatted for about half an hour, and the smile in Her Majesty's eyes became stronger and stronger.
Finally, Manager Jin came back: "Your Majesty, Prince Xuan and the Third Prince are here."