Yinzhen understood, but had a problem: "This makes the project a bit too big."

According to Yunrong's idea, the reservoir would definitely not be small; the project would be too big.

Yunrong thought for a moment and said, "I have another idea. The project won't be too big, but it probably won't have the same effect as a reservoir."

Yinzhen: "Tell me about it."

Yunrong: "That means when we're repairing the river, we'll divert the waterways so that when the river reaches a village, it can pass through several tributaries before converging into a single river." As she spoke, Yunrong picked up a pen and drew a simple diagram on a piece of white paper.

Yinzhen considered the two plans Yunrong had given him, and they both seemed acceptable, but each had its own advantages and disadvantages, so he couldn't make a decision right away.

“Your idea is good, but I need to consider which one to use.”

Yunrong also knew that as an emperor, Yinzhen should be more cautious in making such decisions.

"Take your time to think it over, I'm going back now."

Yinzhen: "Hmm."

After Yunrong left, Yinzhen sent someone to summon Jing'e. When Jing'e arrived, he was dressed rather inappropriately, indicating that he had just returned from outside. Yinzhen was not surprised by Jing'e's appearance.

"He went to scout the terrain again?"

"Your Majesty is wise."

Yinzhen thought to himself, "He's not wise. Jing'e has been away on inspections for several days in a row. He was quite surprised when he came back like this the first time. Now that he's come back like this, I could tell where he went with my eyes closed."

Yinzhen told him about Yunrong's idea, and Jing'e immediately exclaimed in amazement, "Your Majesty, this method is excellent. I wonder who came up with it?"

Yinzhen naturally wouldn't call out Yunrong's name, and said, "Let's not talk about who it is for now. Tell me first, which method do you think is better?"

Jing'e then began to analyze the situation seriously.

"Although the first method is somewhat time-consuming and laborious, it is a good method in the long run. When necessary, those reservoirs will surely become the lifeline for the people. However, the amount of money spent will probably be considerable. The second method is more secure, and if the smaller tributaries flow through the villages, it can also benefit the people. I think both methods are very good, and I really can't think of which one to abandon."