When the waterwheel was put into operation and the people cheered, the officials of the Ministry of Agriculture rushed back to the capital and went straight to the palace.
At this time, in the palace, the emperor was handling government affairs in the imperial study. Hearing that the official from the Ministry of Agriculture wanted to see him and brought the news that the waterwheel was running smoothly, the emperor was pleased and immediately summoned him to see him.
The official was sweating and his clothes were disheveled, but he could not hide his excitement. As soon as he entered the imperial study, he knelt on the ground with a plop and shouted, "Your Majesty, what joy!
Princess Zhennan, the waterwheel you designed has been put into operation. The waterwheel is magical and extraordinary, using the power of water flow to easily bring water into the farmland.
The people no longer had to work hard to carry water for irrigation, and all of them cheered and thanked the Princess of Zhennan for her kindness! ”
The emperor stood up, his eyes full of surprise and admiration, and he said repeatedly: "Good, good! Princess Zhennan cares about the people and is very smart. Such achievements must be rewarded!"
Immediately, the emperor ordered someone to draft an edict, deciding to give a grand reward to the Princess of Zhennan.
On the next day, the imperial edict was transmitted to Zhennan Palace.
Inside the palace, Bai Linglong and Nangong Yan, dressed in gorgeous clothes, led everyone in the palace to kneel down and receive the emperor's order.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:
Princess Bai Linglong of Zhennan cares about the people and works for their well-being.
The waterwheel he designed relieved the common people's irrigation problems, benefited the country, and will benefit future generations.
I am very pleased, so I specially conferred the title of 'Princess Huimin' on Bai Linglong, and granted her a thousand taels of gold, a hundred pieces of silk, and a thousand acres of fertile land to honor her virtue.
I hope you will continue your efforts and create greater welfare for the people of our dynasty.
So ordered! ”
Bai Linglong took the imperial edict, her heart filled with emotion.
She knew very well that this reward was not only an affirmation of herself, but also a heavy responsibility.
After the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict left, Nangong Yan looked at Bai Linglong with pride and said, "My dear, you have devoted yourself to the people and finally received the emperor's reward. This is truly an honor for our palace."
Bai Linglong shook her head slightly and said softly: "Your Majesty, this is not just my work. Without the support of the emperor, the efforts of the craftsmen in the Ministry of Works and the Tiangong Department, and the cooperation of the people, the waterwheel would be difficult to build.
This honor belongs to the 꺶 family. ”
The news spread quickly throughout the capital like a spring breeze. The streets and alleys were bustling with people talking about the conferment of the Princess of Zhennan.
At the market, a woman selling cloth said to the person next to her in a hoarse voice: "Have you heard?
Princess Zhennan was named "Princess Huimin" by the emperor, and was also given many things! ”
A groceries buyer nearby replied, "Of course you've heard about it. This is a good thing.
We ordinary people live a good life, thanks to the princess!
The irrigation problem before made us very worried. Now that we have a waterwheel, farming will be much easier in the future. The princess is really working for our benefit! ”
A young man passed by on horseback and heard their conversation. He stopped and said with a smile, "Yes, my home is near the village. It's amazing to see the waterwheel with my own eyes!"
The princess not only helped us solve the irrigation problem, but also made us proud. The emperor attaches so much importance to it. We must thank the princess in the future. ”
The teahouse is even more lively.
A scholar-like man, holding a teacup, shook his head and said, "The Princess of Zhennan's actions are truly a woman who is as good as a man. She has benefited thousands of people with her own efforts. She deserves this reward!"
A businessman nearby echoed, "That's right, this is good for the agricultural development of our country.
In the future, when grain production increases and commodity prices stabilize, our business will also benefit from it. ”
An old man stroked his beard and said with emotion: "It is a blessing for our dynasty to have such a princess who cares about the people.
I hope there will be more good deeds like this in the future, so that our lives will be better and better. ”
In the Wang Mansion, Nanny Li and Xiaoyue were also filled with joy. Nanny Li was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes and said, "Princess, everyone has seen your good deeds. This reward is the blessing you deserve!"
Xiaoyue was also jumping happily beside him: "Princess, you will be the princess from now on, so amazing!"
Bai Linglong looked at the people around her, her heart filled with warmth.
She knows that she still has a long way to go and that more challenges await her in the future, but with the support of the emperor, the trust of the people and the company of her family, she is confident that she can do more for this country and its people.
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