After hearing what he said, Minister of Xuan State Han Ju sneered and said without hesitation: "Listen to what I said below, looking at the map, there are dozens of counties where the rivers and canals pass by, it's fine, but it's even necessary to connect with Yuzhou. How much gold and silver will be consumed in such a scale!"

"That depends on how your country views the water conservancy construction, or what is His Highness Xuan's plan?" Zhang Jingrui said tepidly.

King Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "I mean that this canal would be best to bring blessings to the northern part of Xuanguo."

"That's right." Zhang Jingrui said: "If this is the case, the foreign minister initially proposed that the general length of the river canal should be more than 300 miles. As for the specific flow, it is necessary to conduct on-site investigation to select the terrain, river channel, and even mountains and rivers. After the composition is completed, it will be handed over to your highness for detailed review."

Before King Xuan could speak, Han Ju started shouting again: "What did you say!? More than three hundred miles? Do you know how long is more than three hundred miles?"

Zhang Jingrui glanced at him and chose to remain silent about this question.

Because Han Ju’s question is completely nonsense, he is a minister of Qin and a talent in water conservancy. How long is it more than 300 miles long?

King Xuan was also embarrassed and coughed slightly, saying unhappy: "Mr. Han, what you said is so ridiculous."

"Ah? That's it." Han Ju reacted, his old face turned slightly red and said, "I was anxious just now. There was something wrong with his words. It's just a king. These 300-mile river canals are simply unimaginable..."

This shows that the Xuan State lacks talents in this area and does not dare to think about how to build a large canal.

The reason why Han Ju's attitude towards Zhang Jingrui is that he is an official in the fortifications. In his opinion, Zhang Jingrui's entry into Xuan was a bit like he was robbing his job.

But if he was asked to be responsible for the construction, he would not have the talent.

People, that's it.

Mei glared at Han, and King Xuan looked at Zhang Jingrui again and said calmly: "Mr. Zhang, if you say that, I want to know the approximate irrigation range of this canal."

Zhang Jingrui estimated: "Foreign ministers dare to assert that there will be 30,000 hectares of irrigation land, and Tongzhou and other counties will never have any more bad years."

"This is what you said seriously!" King Xuan was shocked.

"You can guarantee it by person." This is Zhang Jingrui's confidence.

As soon as these words were said, they immediately caused a stir in court officials, and the crowd began to whisper left and right.

Even Han Ju couldn't help swallowing.

King Xuan looked around for a week: "If we can irrigate 30,000 hectares, our country's strength will inevitably increase greatly. How about all the ministers still have objections?"

"This..." People looked at each other.

Wang Su hurriedly bowed and said, "The king is wise. If this canal is formed, several counties will be fertile, and Xuan is prosperous and strong. No matter how big the investment in the early stage is, what's the harm!"

"Mr. Wang is right!" King Xuan walked back above and said in a straight voice: "I decided to adopt Lord Zhang's opinion and prepare fortifications fortifications in Tongzhou Canal immediately."

"Assues the order! He then appointed Zhang Jingrui as the censor of the Tongzhou Canal Supervisor."

"Han Ju is the deputy historian and is prepared by the collaborative fortifications."

"Wang Zhidong is the Water Conservancy Commander."

"Zhou An was the Dushui Supervisor and ordered all the fortification officials under the jurisdiction of the department and local officials to assist Lord Zhang in the construction of the canal together."

"Let the Right Dragon Martial Guard accompany you to protect Lord Zhang's safety."

This appointment is simple and clear. Although there are many different official positions, to put it bluntly, Zhang Jingrui is mainly responsible, and together with all the existing fortification officials in Xuan State, and when local officials need to be used, local officials also have to help.

Han Ju, Wang Zhidong and others subconsciously looked at each other.

Then, the ministers in the court could only bow together and shout: "I will follow the king's orders--"

After this court discussion, all the ministers left, so Zhang Jingrui was naturally kept by King Xuan, held a banquet in the palace, and personally entertained him.

On the way out of the palace, Han Ju and others came together, and they were obviously very dissatisfied with this matter.

He took the lead and said, "The king has always been wise, but this time he believed Lord Wang Su's proposal and summoned a foreign minister to come here to repair our country's water conservancy."

"Oh." Zhou An also sighed and said, "It's good that this foreign minister is now. I still have to help him. What's the matter?"

"Okay, OK." Wang Zhidong said helplessly: "It's over here, complaining is useless. Take one step at a time. If Zhang Jingrui can really repair this canal, it wouldn't be a bad thing."

"Mr. Wang is too simple to think about things." Han Ju said in a shallow way: "Let's not talk about whether Zhang Jingrui has this talent. Even if he really has it, if he has the secret order of the King of Qin, he will use this to build a canal to consume gold and silver to weaken our country's strength, what should he do?"

"Hiss..." Hearing him say this, the two of them couldn't help but gasp, and Zhou An murmured: "It makes sense..."

"So, although we have assisted him, we have to consider whether or not he is listening to his orders." Han Ju said.

Although King Xuan had authorized it, this water conservancy project would obviously not be smooth sailing. After all, Zhang Jingrui was an official of the Qin State. There is no doubt that most of the officials in Xuan State below would not listen to him.

After staying in Xuanzhou for a few days, Zhang Jingrui officially took the order and began to go down to the place. A large number of Right Dragon Martial Guards were also followed.

However, as soon as he left, Yao Tingyu found King Xuan and said with some concern in the study of the palace:

"King, Zhang Jingrui is the highest person in charge of the canal construction. If Qin State has ulterior motives, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"I have also considered what the Prime Minister said." King Xuan said: "If the construction of canals is dangerous to weak Xuan's country, then it also has the benefits of the prosperous and powerful Xuan's country. I chose to believe in Zhang Jingrui. This is just one of them. Secondly, although Zhang Jingrui is the chief official, all the officials under him who are responsible for the construction of canals are my ministers of Xuan's country, so this worry can be avoided."

"After that being said, there is nothing absolute. I just want to share the worries of the king. If I can really build a great canal, I will agree with it. After all, this will be of great benefit to our country of Xuan." Yao Tingyu said again.

"I understand, the Prime Minister is worried." King Xuan smiled slightly.

"Then, I will sue you." Yao Tingyu gave a bow.

After leaving, Xie Hongling also brought tea and put it on the table of King Xuan. She couldn't help but say, "King, I heard about this matter, and many ministers are talking about it privately."

"Let them talk about it. Once this canal is completed, it will not be a matter of discussion." King Xuan picked up the teacup and changed his mind again: "Hongling, what do you think Qin State has to do with us now?"

"Yeah..." Xie Hongling thought for a while and said, "It's hard to say, but the King of Qin should not dare to do anything randomly in this matter."
Chapter completed!