In terms of benefits, the Eighth Prince has the advantage more. After all, he has made an appearance in front of the people and if he does well, it will improve his reputation among them.
This could be somewhat beneficial in the struggle for the top position.
As soon as Kangxi issued his imperial edict, everyone in the court thought they understood Kangxi's intentions and believed that he valued the Eighth Prince even more.
After all, this division of labor clearly meant that the majority of the credit should go to the Eighth Prince.
Yinzhen didn't think there was anything wrong with it; compared to ordinary people, he understood Kangxi's intentions much better.
Compared to him, the Eighth Prince was more tactful and adept at dealing with people. In addition, he had a naturally kind and gentle appearance, making him more suitable for appeasing the people.
Although he could do it too, he was used to being aloof, and his face was better at making an imposing expression without anger to appease the people, which was not as effective as the Eighth Prince.
Furthermore, overseeing the reconstruction of the river embankment and the flow of disaster relief funds was indeed a more suitable task for him.
Kangxi probably thought he was more stable and reliable.
Yinzhen's thoughts were similar to those of Kangxi.
Yinzhen was going to Anhui for disaster relief, and Tong Cheng'er couldn't go with him. If people found out, it wouldn't look good on his reputation. Taking a woman with him on a disaster relief mission would seem like a waste of his time and a sign of neglecting his duties.
Tong Cheng'er asked, "How long will this trip take?"
Yinzhen replied, "It's hard to say exactly how long it will take; it depends on the specific circumstances. Rebuilding the river embankment is no small matter, and I won't feel at ease unless I personally oversee it."
Repairing the river embankment is no small project. Although he was in charge, there were many people involved, including some who were quite daring. He wouldn't feel at ease if he didn't keep an eye on them.
"Floods can easily lead to epidemics, so you must be very careful. Be extremely cautious about what you put in your mouth. Take plenty of medicine with you, as well as some food and other necessities..."
Yinzhen: "Alright, I will have Su Peisheng make the preparations. Although the Yellow River breach was sudden, the local officials are quite capable and have handled it well, so it should not cause an epidemic."
Tong Cheng'er was still worried: "It's always good to be careful."
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