You are my golden finger

Chapter 151: Jiangnan Chess Game (4)

It's not raining anymore. The waterfall is a great place to go, especially in the hot summer. The green mountains are pleasing to the eyes, surrounded by green water, and the steam takes away the sultry heat of the summer. Although we had to climb up and down to measure every day, we didn't feel tired. After six days, we got the first-hand information.

In the next two days, Lin Xijin and his group did not appear in the canyon, but stayed in the city to collect various data and calculate the overall storage capacity of the reservoir. They calculated the normal water storage level, dead water level, flood control limit water level and other data one by one.

With these basic data, Lin Xijin decided to build the dam into a first-class earth-rock dam, using reinforced concrete in key parts and with a dam height of 110 meters.

The data was extremely complicated. There were countless data on the dam alone, including the size of the dam bottom, dam top, and drainage ditch. However, with Lin Xijin in charge, everything went smoothly.

Finally, all the design plans and elevations were drawn up, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

On the ninth day, it was time to discuss the design plan as agreed with Tang Yanzhi. The engineering department staff and Lin Xijin and others sat on both sides.

The people from the Ministry of Works just nodded slightly to her and did not salute her according to her rank, obviously looking down on her as a country bumpkin.

Lin Xijin didn't care and just let the facts slap them in the face.

She asked Tang Yanzhi to announce the Ministry of Industry's design plan first, but the result was worse than Lin Xijin had expected.

The reservoir designed by these people has a water storage capacity that is only slightly higher than the natural capacity of the canyon, and the height of the dam is only 60 meters, which is completely ineffective in storing water and preventing floods. Even if such a reservoir is built, it will definitely be a waste of money and labor.

Lin Xijin did not lose her temper. After all, these people were supported by the court, and it was up to the court to decide whether to abolish them. She signaled Xihui to distribute a copy of their "Jiuchang County Reservoir Engineering Design Plan" to each person. The staff of the Ministry of Works were dumbfounded when they saw this engineering design plan with detailed data and rich pictures and texts. Most of these people lowered their heads in shame, and Fang Yanzhi was even more ashamed, wishing he could dig a hole and bury himself on the spot.

Murong Xu also attended the discussion meeting today. He sat there without saying a word from the beginning until Lin Xijin finished presenting the design plan. Then he ordered An Yi to collect the design plans of both parties and prepare to submit them to the court for review and approval.

"Your Highness, there is no need to submit the plan we designed, right? The princess's design is excellent, so let's just submit hers." Tang Yanzhi was pushed by Yan Gong and hurriedly stood up to plead.

"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of being interrogated by the court? Look at what you have done in the past twenty days? How much have the people on Princess Jiahui's side done? Some of them are only eleven or twelve years old, and most of them don't receive a penny. They are all volunteers for the court! Are you ashamed of receiving the court's salary?"

Murong Xu showed the personnel of the Ministry of Engineering the data recorded by Lin Xijin and his team and the engineering design drawings they had made. His face was cold and he scolded them in a stern voice.

Seeing that Murong Xu, who was usually cold but rarely angry, was really irritated this time, the people in the Ministry of Works fell silent and no one dared to speak a word in their defense.

An Yi collected the design drawings of various projects and returned to Kyoto to report to the emperor. Although Murong Xu and Lin Xijin had the power to act first and report later, they still tried their best to let the court know the developments here in time.

It is the flood season now and the water is abundant. It is not the best time to build a reservoir. The two decided not to start the project for the time being and wait for the official approval from the court.

"Murong, what do you think of this design drawing?" Lin Xijin privately took out an engineering design drawing and showed it to Murong Xu.

"It's the engineering design drawing of the hydropower station!" Murong Xu took a look and said with certainty.

"Oh, yes. I plan to wait until the current Jiangnan plan is completed, and then build another hydroelectric power station under the waterfall. Then we will supply Jiuchang Prefecture and Kyoto with the electricity generated, ending the darkness of this dynasty's nights." Lin Xijin had obviously thought it over carefully.

"Okay. After we have ensured that the people have enough food, clothing, peace and stability, we will try our best to make their lives comfortable and enjoyable. Jin'er, you can be a little selfish." Murong Xu tucked her hair behind her ears and said to her emotionally.

"Well, if we live well, many people can benefit from it."

"Jin'er, we are almost ready to return to Beijing. This time when we get back to Beijing, let's ask the emperor to issue an edict to make you the Crown Princess, and we can get married after a while, okay?" Murong Xu asked her with a loving look in his eyes.

"Have you arranged all the things here? Besides, there are so many corrupt officials who have not been dealt with yet."

"The various construction projects will be handed over to Uncle Mu Xiong, Uncle Jian An and Captain Sun, and other disaster relief matters will be handed over to General Wu's subordinates and the medical team. Some members of the personal guard will also stay behind. I have already arranged for the officials in charge of government affairs in various prefectures, and the officials involved in corruption and embezzlement of money for river management have been secretly arrested. We will return to the capital first this time, and come back after a while after arranging the affairs in the capital." Murong Xu had obviously thought it over carefully.

"What is Chai Jingze going to do about this?"

"This time, let him return to the capital to report on his work, and let the Ministry of Punishment interrogate him and convict him. Considering that he was quite active in the later stages of disaster relief, he can be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape the punishment of life imprisonment! He should be subject to the confiscation of his property and exile."

"These people deserved it because so many innocent people lost their lives." Lin Xijin sighed.

Lin Xijin planned to bring only Qiuyan, Ye Jinlin, Xihui and the four book boys back to Beijing this time. The other members would need to stay for a while, and she would decide when to withdraw when she came to visit next time.

"Master, there are a lot of things to do here. I'd better go back after a while." Ye Jinlin said to Lin Xijin hesitantly.

"Jinlin, the reason I want you to go back with me is of course because there are a lot of things to start in Kyoto, especially the 'Rulin Bookstore' and the 'Lin's Pharmaceuticals' are about to be officially launched. Although the medical school and Hope Primary School will not enroll students until the end of August, we still have to prepare slowly. The Charity Bureau will also be officially opened soon. Besides, Chuntao, who is pregnant, is still looking forward to your return." Lin Xijin patiently told him the reason.

"Yes, I understand." Perhaps because Ye Jinlin heard Chuntao was waiting for him, his ears turned red. The ancients were really innocent.

A few boys also felt that the disaster area still needed them, and proposed to stay there temporarily.

This time, it was Murong Xu who answered their questions: "We asked you to go back together because the results of the provincial examination will be announced soon. You will go to thank the teacher, attend the Luming Feast, and choose the teacher for the next stage."

After hearing Murong Xu's words, the few of them stopped talking. They simply packed their luggage and prepared to set off early tomorrow morning.

The sky is like a painting, with the blue canvas as the background, depicting the beauty of the clouds rolling and unfolding. The sun penetrates the clouds, bringing the heat of summer to the earth.

Lin Xijin was wearing riding clothes and a sun protection jacket, and so were the others. They all got on their horses and galloped towards Kyoto, which they had left for more than a month.

Chai Jingze looked at the sun in the sky and shrank back a little. But the prince, the princess, and the general were all riding horses, so he naturally did not dare to ask for a carriage, so he could only ride with everyone else.

But he was not as lucky as the others, who had the sun protection clothing, food and spiritual spring water prepared by Lin Xijin.

Although we didn't have the same sense of urgency as when we went there, we still tried to travel as fast as possible. To avoid the scorching sun, we took a longer break at noon. We set out as early as possible in the morning and traveled as much as possible in the evening.

"Xihui, you guys go home first. I'll go to the palace first and go home later." Lin Xijin said when they returned to the city gate of Kyoto at 9:00 on the fifth day.

"Okay. Sister, you'd better come back earlier, otherwise An An and the others will come looking for you and I won't be able to handle it." Xihui predicted the situation at home.

"Okay, I'll be back soon."

So Lin Xijin went to the palace with Murong Xu, General Wu, and Chai Jingze to meet the emperor.