vstars Chapter 84 It has always been the case that those who came before plant the trees, and those who com
Chapter 84 It has always been the case that those who came before plant the trees, and those who com
Since the reservoir had already been mentioned, although he knew it was unlikely to be realized with current technology, Yinzhuo still explained the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to Kangxi and the others according to his own understanding. After he finished speaking eloquently, he found that the huge flower hall had become completely silent. Neither his father nor his brothers gave him any response.
"Father? Eldest brother, second brother? Third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother, what's wrong with you all? Give me some feedback."
What's wrong? I didn't expect you to say something like that. In the end, it was Kangxi who reacted first. He glanced at Yinzhuo and beckoned him to sit down next to him.
“Yinzuo, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project you mentioned earlier wasn’t unheard of before, but when it came to actually implementing it, it turned out to be completely unworkable. The reservoir you mentioned earlier is a more reliable option.”
In fact, Yinzhuo also knew that with the current level of technology and technical conditions, implementing the South-to-North Water Diversion Project would definitely be a huge project that would exhaust the people and waste resources. It's not that predecessors hadn't succeeded, but the person who succeeded was still being criticized even thousands of years later. After all, the Grand Canal that Emperor Kangxi visited the south of the Yangtze River six times is still there. Although Emperor Yang of Sui originally built the Grand Canal for his own enjoyment.
But throughout history, many things are like this: one generation plants the trees, another enjoys the shade. The sin may befall the present, but the merit will last for generations. He understood this well; not only was it impossible with current technology, but even if it were possible, Kangxi probably wouldn't risk a thousand years of infamy. But as he said before, you've given me my thoughts, and I've told you everything. Whether you do it or not is up to you.
"Father, I have already explained my thoughts. How to implement them is something you and my brothers need to discuss. Since I can't help by staying here, I'll go back now."
Yinti was right. Yinzhuo's body had indeed been pampered too much over the years. Although this trip was only a few days long, he had to eat and sleep poorly and ride a horse, which had caused him a lot of suffering. He didn't feel it when he first returned, as he was feeling heavy-hearted and confused. But now that things were clearing up one by one and his mood had improved, the effects were starting to kick in. He felt uncomfortable all over.
"Oh dear, Master, you've suffered these past few days. Look how tanned you are, and your face is peeling. Let's go back quickly, and I'll send someone to fetch the imperial physician to take a look at you."
Emperor Kangxi and his entourage were traveling incognito this time, so everything was kept simple. Apart from Liang Jiugong, no one else was brought along to serve them, and even the guards were hidden in the shadows to protect them.
Dexi had been on tenterhooks ever since the day Yinzhu left. After all, he knew his master's character all too well and knew that he was not the kind of person who could endure hardship. He wondered what might happen when he came back.
Upon receiving news of His Majesty's return, Dexi rushed to Qingxi Study to wait outside. Even though he had prepared himself mentally before seeing Yinzhuo, he was still startled when he actually saw his master's appearance.
"Let's not rush to call the imperial physician. I haven't rested well these past few days and I'm exhausted and sleepy. Let's go back to Enze Garden first, and we can talk about everything after I've had a good sleep."
Yinzhuo had noticed the peeling on his face a couple of days earlier, but he didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Firstly, he didn't have the opportunity to do so while traveling, and secondly, he felt that the freckles were good, so that his older brothers wouldn't laugh at him for being a pretty boy.
Back at Enze Garden, Yinzhu quickly washed up, changed his clothes, and collapsed onto the bed, motionless. Although Yinzhu had said that everything would be discussed after he woke up, Dexi dared not delay with her master sporting such a sullen face. She sent someone to fetch Physician Li, who examined Yinzhu's pulse, prepared a medicinal ointment, and, seeing that he was sleeping soundly, did not wake him. Instead, she called Chunxiang, who was usually the most attentive, to help Yinzhu apply the ointment before the group left Yinzhu's room.
Yinzhu slept until late the next day. His head was still foggy when he came back yesterday, but now that he had rested, he felt refreshed. He stretched and called out to the outside.
"Dexi, come in."
Dexi had been waiting outside with his men since dawn. When he heard Yinzhu call him to come in, he quickly led his men inside.
"Master, you're finally awake. How are you feeling now? Is the sunburn on your face any better?"
When Yinzhu woke up, he smelled a faint medicinal fragrance in the room. When Dexi asked him about it, he understood immediately. Dexi and the others must have invited the imperial physician to examine him while he was asleep. It must be said that the ointment prepared by the imperial physician Li was quite effective. After just one night, the faint stinging sensation on his face was completely gone.
"Yeah, I feel much better now. The injury wasn't serious to begin with, and I reckon it'll be completely healed after applying the medicine a few more times!"
After washing up, changing his clothes, and applying ointment with the help of Dexi, Yinzhuo left the bedroom and headed towards the small hall outside. Xiahe and the others had already set out breakfast in the hall and were waiting for him. Yinzhuo hadn't eaten much at noon yesterday and had gone straight to sleep last night, so he was hungry now. His eyes lit up when he saw the food, and naturally, our Sixth Prince ate until he was stuffed.
"Sixth Brother, we've come to see you."
We had just finished eating, and someone came to the door. We didn't even need to see him; just by hearing that loud voice, it was undoubtedly that kid, Yin?
They say eight or nine out of ten is pretty close, and that's absolutely true. Look at this group of eight, nine, and ten—they've come together again! Their expressions were exactly the same as when Dexi first saw Yinzhuo yesterday. Yinsi, Yintang, and Yin'e were all taken aback by the huge difference in his demeanor before and after.
"Sixth Brother, you've really suffered this time. Is that ointment on your face? What will the imperial physician say when he comes?"
Compared to Yinzhi, who was gently questioning and trying to suppress his laughter, Yinzhi and Yinzhi were much more direct. They first circled around Yinzhi, then pulled up a stool and sat down in front of him, staring at his face covered in ointment for a long time before bursting into laughter.
"Hahaha, Sixth Brother, do you know what your face looks like right now?"
Yinzhuo knew, of course, that Yintang never said anything nice, so he didn't bother to respond to him at all. Instead, he turned to talk to Yinsi who was standing next to him.
Do you know what it means to be the one who starts the fight? Yin Tang is a perfect example. Yin Zuo had already given him a chance, but he didn't cherish it at all.
"Sixth Brother, your face looks as black as Bao Gong's in the play we saw at the theater before. If you painted a crescent moon on your forehead, you could go on stage without makeup, hahahahaha~~"