After becoming rich overnight, I handed over the system.

Chapter 151 Supporting the Prime Minister

"Wow, princesses in your country can actually participate in court affairs?" Lin Liuyi exclaimed in surprise. It was a rare era for women to participate in politics.

"Some people will disagree, of course, but I have no objection. Anyway, the eldest princess is quite capable, and His Majesty has long been grooming her to be the crown princess. It's a good thing for her to participate more in politics. It's just that going to Jiangnan to quell the floods might not be so easy."

The Prime Minister had no objection to women participating in politics, just as he had always adhered to the principle that the capable should be in charge.

Besides, he could see the Emperor's good intentions in raising the eldest princess. If the eldest princess were useless, he would definitely have objected. Unfortunately, the eldest princess was doing very well, excelling in both literature and martial arts. With such a master, there was no worry that the Great Zhao Dynasty could continue for a while longer.

"Floods? That makes sense. Your dikes can only be built by hand with earth and stones, so the quality is definitely lacking. It's normal for them to be destroyed when the water flow is strong, especially since you cut corners in the construction. So, in the end, the river dikes are washed away every time there's a big flood." Lin Liuyi pointed out directly and incisively why their dikes were destroyed.

“What Miss Liuyi said is true, but we can’t just stand by and watch the people be displaced. We can only do our best to help them. As for corruption, there’s nothing we can do about it. Do you think His Majesty doesn’t know? Actually, we all know that no official is immune to corruption. I myself sometimes accept small bribes. Only when those above are well-fed can those below survive!” Prime Minister Shen knew that Lin Liuyi was right, but this has always been how officialdom has been. They had tried to change it, but in the end, the same result always came.

“Your Excellency, you are mistaken,” Lin Liuyi retorted, frowning. “An official should be honest and upright, how can he take corruption for granted?”

Prime Minister Shen shook his head with a wry smile, "The young lady is certainly full of justice, but the officialdom of this world is intricate and complex, and a single move can affect the whole situation."

Lin Liuyi crossed his arms, his face resolute. "Then we must address the problem at its root and select officials who truly serve the people. For example, we should conduct rigorous assessments and ensure that the public has the power to supervise and report wrongdoing. Once verified, those responsible should be severely punished."

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Shen's eyes lit up, but after a moment of contemplation, they dimmed again. "The young lady's idea is ingenious, but it's too difficult to implement. Those who have vested interests will not allow it, and officials protect each other, making it very difficult to break through."

Lin Liuyi also knew that the Prime Minister was right. Even in their society, there were still officials who were corrupt and took bribes.

However, she still advised the Prime Minister to take this issue seriously, since a country must eradicate corruption if it wants to achieve long-term stability and security.

Prime Minister Shen's eyes showed determination. "What you say is very true, young lady. I will definitely consider this matter carefully and advise the Emperor."

"However, does the young lady have any solutions regarding this flood?" The Prime Minister finally revealed his purpose in seeking out Lin Liuyi.

"As for floods, you'll have to solve them yourselves. Even if I had the machinery to dig and modify the riverbed, I couldn't afford to transport it over. But when it comes to dam construction technology, our cement and concrete are good. If we use this method to build dams, they can last for decades, even centuries, and there won't be any more instances of dams being washed away."

Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister's eyes lit up immediately. He knew that the person who could gather so many talented people must be a very capable person himself.

Listen to this! The repaired dike can actually last for a hundred years!

"How are cement and concrete made? Are the materials expensive?" Prime Minister Shen asked anxiously.

Lin Liuyi said, "The materials are not hard to find, mainly limestone and clay, but the production process is a bit complicated. However, as long as it is taught to the craftsmen, they will definitely be able to master it with practice."

Prime Minister Shen was overjoyed. "If that's true, it would be a great blessing for the country. But I wonder if you could help me, young lady? I won't let you work for nothing. Whatever you want, I can grant it."

"Then you'll give me the throne too!"

"this..."

Looking at the Prime Minister's conflicted expression, Lin Liuyi wondered if he was really taking it seriously.

"Just kidding, just kidding. We're from different worlds, and I can't sit on your throne. I'll give you this technology after I've organized it."

The Prime Minister breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. The throne was indeed hard to give away. However, he thought he could ask the Emperor for more rewards. He couldn't just take something from a young girl empty-handed.

Once the technology was mastered, the Prime Minister quickly arranged for renowned artisans from the city to come and learn it. After personally testing it, he couldn't help but marvel at how amazing it was.

What was originally a pile of pebbles and sand could eventually form something harder than stone.

Moreover, Prime Minister Shen realized that these things could not only be used to build dams, roads, and city walls, but even houses, so he hurriedly went to the palace to report this.

It must be said that the prime minister is indeed the prime minister; he can see the big picture from small details.

As expected, the emperor was also incredulous after hearing the report. Only after he personally watched the craftsman demonstrate it did he become overjoyed.

"Very well, Your Excellency the Prime Minister truly lives up to my expectations, always thinking of the Great Zhao Dynasty! It is all thanks to Minister Shen's concern for the court that he was able to find this extraordinary person! I wonder if I could meet this extraordinary person!"

The Prime Minister remained calm, as if he had already heard the Emperor praise him in this way. "Your Majesty, this extraordinary person cannot reveal himself. I believe we should follow the extraordinary person's ideas!"

In his mind, he was actually thinking: "We're in different worlds, how can I let you see her!"

"Yes, yes, Shen Qing's consideration is very thorough." If we can't see him, so be it. We should just make good contributions to the Great Zhao Dynasty.

"However, this extraordinary man deserves a reward. How about this, I plan to bestow upon him a mansion and a thousand taels of gold. What do you think, Minister Shen?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" The emperor also felt that he had been too generous; he was truly a wise ruler!

Although the Prime Minister felt it was a bit too little, he also knew that the national treasury was almost empty, and this money still came from the emperor's private treasury.

Never mind, he'll help Lin Liuyi ask for it slowly later.

You should know that Lin Liuyi gave him not only the cement formula this time, but also a bunch of other things.

"These are all beneficial to the development of the dynasty. I've found them all for you. Try them out first, though some might not be able to be teleported through."

These words immediately moved the Prime Minister. What a wonderful child!

Then he saw the huge stack of data that couldn't be transmitted, and the small stack that had been transmitted to him, and he felt like he was going to vomit blood.

Thankfully, the cement mix was still there!

The emperor was secretly delighted. He thought the same as the prime minister: these things could be used not only to build dams, but also to build roads, city walls, and houses. As long as the technology was firmly in the hands of the court, there was no need to worry about the national treasury not being full!