During the reign of the late emperor, some local officials submitted memorials requesting that the late emperor excavate a canal to connect several sections of the river.
In this way, a waterway could be established from south to north.
In addition to solving the problem of transporting grain from the south to the north, it can also boost the economy of various places along the river.
This can be described as a monumental project that benefits the present and future generations.
However, precisely because it was such a momentous event, the late emperor hesitated to make a decision.
The project is huge and very expensive.
Being too hasty in achieving results may create hidden dangers.
The late emperor had already unified the country and achieved unparalleled feats.
He became somewhat "timid," fearing that his wisdom would be ruined by the digging of the canal.
In addition, he had something even more important to do—weaken the powerful families and suppress the power of the prime minister!
After weighing the options, the late emperor temporarily shelved the plan.
Now that the old story has been brought up again, the bigwigs in the council all have their own plans.
However, no matter how much we plan, the canal has not yet been dug, and waterways are still just a concept!
Xie Yuan's hasty suggestion was a sign of his "lack of expertise."
Xie Yuan: ...Yes! I don't understand!
Her gaze swept across the room, and seeing that everyone was silent, she took the initiative to speak, "In fact, the Sage has already ordered the Yuezhou fleet to set off from Jiangsu and Zhejiang and head north along the coastal road."
"Just yesterday, the fleet arrived at the port of Tianjin. Tens of thousands of shi of grain have also arrived in Tianjin smoothly."
Tianjin is very close to Pingcheng, only two or three hundred li away. Even by freight, it can be reached in four or five days.
Upon hearing this, Helian Jue smiled and said, "I knew it. A Yuan has always been so reliable."
The court officials: ...Your Majesty the Empress is amazing!
This brand-new sea route, and that Yuezhou fleet, are probably the biggest surprise before the New Year—the capital will no longer have to worry about famine!
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