Although they couldn't understand it, there's a saying: "It may not be clear, but it sounds impressive."
Throughout history, dynasties have valued literature over military prowess. Once a skill or art has been mastered, it becomes a symbol of culture. People naturally admire those who are insightful, have profound personal views, and possess a rich cultural background.
This skinny, dark-skinned man, who was initially unremarkable, now speaks eloquently about the city wall defenses of Fuze County, radiating a sense of professionalism and humanistic brilliance that dazzles their eyes and makes them look down on him.
Yuwen Sheng put down the stone, stared at her quietly for a while, and, seeing her expectant yet nervous gaze, said with a calm expression, "Can you guarantee that everything you've said will be implemented as you wish?"
Zheng Quchi was taken aback, then shook his head: "Who can guarantee that it will go absolutely smoothly... but there should be no major problems. Besides, the repair work is not only about eliminating risks and reinforcing, but also about cutting down the surrounding vegetation to prevent damage to the foundation. So we should solve problems and overcome difficulties. In short, there are always more solutions than problems."
Her words were truly inspiring, as if even the biggest problem in front of her could be tackled by her first, then she could delve into it, break it down from the inside, and finally climb out to solve it.
In her eyes, setbacks are meant to hone one's skills, and difficulties are meant to be overcome.
Such a rare, crystal-clear yet resilient spirit deeply inspired the officials outside, as well as Wei Yao and Wang Zebang.
Previously, the arduous construction work and the constant threat of enemies had overwhelmed them, but now they suddenly felt enlightened and understood.
Especially...it seems like they've really met a civil engineering genius!
Yuwen Sheng was not a professional, so he could not tell whether her words were true or false. However, he felt that "Sang Xuanqing" was not as simple as she seemed. She seemed timid and afraid of trouble, but when had she ever stood up for someone else?
The first time was inside the camp.
The second time is now.
If this is called being cowardly, then there are no brave and fearless people in this world.
Perhaps the world admires people with this kind of temperament, but he hates them terribly.
Humans are selfish; they should, they should, they just have to be.
Just as he once felt the most selfless being praised and lauded, yet in reality the most selfish!
He suppressed his smile and asked her calmly, "You dare to say that, but if we do as you say and something goes wrong, who will take responsibility?"
Zheng Quchi said matter-of-factly, “Generally, construction projects involve joint liability. If a major accident or incident occurs, I will naturally take responsibility if I am in charge. I promise that although I am only a semi-professional stonemason, I am capable of designing, organizing, supervising, and guiding the construction of projects.”
In the last few sentences, she was already indirectly recommending herself.
For things to proceed quickly, smoothly, and exactly as she envisioned, she had to be primarily in charge of everything.
She had her own plans, but this time her efforts were largely driven by her desire to avoid seeing those nomadic barbarians recklessly invade the border region and plunder and slaughter the innocent people and artisans of Fuxian County.
Yuwen Sheng stared at her, looking into her eyes as if he wanted to rip out her internal organs and see them clearly.
The fierceness and growing restlessness in his eyes were hidden deep within his pupils, hidden from anyone's view.
She might actually be able to do it... because what she just said was far more convincing and reliable than the arguments made by Yuan Sui and Yin Xiao when they were spouting nonsense.
"How do you know all this?" he asked.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Quchi's invisible antennae snapped to attention. She spoke slowly, struggling to piece together her thoughts.
"This is thanks to an old man I met not long ago who was in dire straits. He was passing through Hegou Village to avoid trouble. He was penniless, hungry and thirsty... Because of my kindness, I gave him some food and found him a place with a roof over his head to stay. I guess that touched him, because he taught me a lot of relevant knowledge. Uh, at the time I thought I had met a knowledgeable old sage."
This sounds like a fabricated story, but for Yuwen Sheng, the truth of these matters is not important at the moment. What is important is that Sang Xuanqing should always keep her little secrets hidden so that he doesn't catch her.
"Since you are so confident in yourself, then you will replace Yuan Sui and Yin Xiao and be in charge of the construction and repair of this city wall. If you fail to fulfill your promise, you should... know the consequences."
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