More than ten days later, in the palace study.
King Xuan was talking to Han Ju about the big river canal.
The latter was recalled to the capital and complained a lot, saying that Zhang Jingrui was demanding and difficult to get along with.
He also said: "Your Majesty, he opened his mouth and asked for three million taels of silver. I have to think carefully. I also only want to relieve the country's worries. I hope your Majesty will learn from it."
"Okay, okay." King Xuan did not mean to blame him, but said gently: "How could I not know that I love you and care about the country? My country, Xuan, needs you, and I can't do without your help. It's just that This canal issue is of great importance, as it involves the irrigation of all farmland in the northern part of our country, so we cannot hold too much prejudice against Zhang Jingrui on this matter."
"Of course, Han Qing has done nothing wrong, and he is right to question the consumption of gold and silver. On this point, I absolutely trust Han Qing."
"In this way, from today on, Han Qing will also serve as the financial controller for the construction of the canal. All gold and silver consumption must be reviewed by Han Qing. However, for the construction of the canal, Zhang Jingrui's opinion must be the main one. He said how to build it. How much money is needed? After you verify it, you should cooperate with others for the batch. This is for the sake of the country and the country."
"Ah?" Han Ju was a little dumbfounded. He thought that King Xuan asked him to come back to reprimand him, but he didn't expect that he would trust him so much and entrust him with an important task again.
After being dumbfounded, he was completely moved. He immediately knelt down on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty trusts me so much. I feel ashamed. I will definitely live up to my heavy responsibility and fully assist and cooperate with Mr. Zhang to complete the national project."
"Okay, okay, with Master Han's words, I will feel relieved." King Xuan said with a smile.
This queen's methods are by no means ordinary.
As a monarch, she certainly knew Han Ju's mentality. This was much more effective than reprimanding and suppressing him.
After appeasing Han Ju, she had a conversation with Zhang Jingrui in the court meeting hall in the morning of the next day in front of all the civil and military officials.
At this time, Zhang Jingrui had actually received a reply from Xiao Yuan. The letter first offered some kind words to comfort him, and then told him that this was a major event to promote relations between the two countries, and asked him to complete it carefully and not to ask for resignation again.
In the court hall of Xuan Kingdom, Zhang Jingrui said truthfully when faced with King Xuan's question: "Your Highness has made it clear that it is not because foreign ministers are unwilling, but that if a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. Asking the royal court for funding is also a kind of preparation for fortifications." ."
"As for Mr. Han, there is nothing wrong. The foreign minister can understand that he is trying to reduce the expenditure of the treasury and want to get things done."
"But the foreign minister also wants to get things done. If things don't get done well and something goes wrong in the end, the foreign minister will be blamed. That's why he doesn't dare to sign easily, causing the fortifications to be delayed."
King Xuan nodded and said: "I am very pleased that Mr. Zhang can be so responsible for the fortifications. As for Qukou, I have heard that you have many discords. I wonder if this estrangement can be resolved."
"Of course, everyone is not wrong, it's just that they have different opinions." Zhang Jingrui explained: "This is like a house. It is simple to build and can keep out wind and rain, but when there is a strong wind, it will inevitably collapse! Therefore, the foreign minister wants to strengthen it. Its foundation is for long-term stability.”
"Similarly, if the canal mouth is built as usual and there are no torrents and heavy rains, it will be safe and sound. But can Your Highness guarantee that the weather will always be smooth in the next few decades or even a hundred years?"
"Therefore, the foreign minister believes that if you want to repair it, you must repair it steadily so that there will be no accidents in this large canal. It will not only benefit the current people, but also benefit future generations!"
What he said was so serious that all the ministers in the court had nothing to say after hearing it.
King Xuan took a deep breath, stood up and said: "I understand what Mr. Zhang said. Today, I can put my words here! Wang Ting, fully support Mr. Zhang in building water conservancy! No one can shake this determination! "
After saying that, he directly picked up the sword on the king's case, walked down the steps and said: "Master Zhang, take the sword!"
King Xuan's sword is very delicate.
She wears royal robes, a royal crown on her head, nine strings of jade beads on her forehead, and holds a sword in one hand.
Zhang Jingrui was stunned for a long time. He was stunned on the spot and did not react for a long time.
There was even more commotion among the other ministers.
This is Wang Jian, what does it represent!
Why did King Xuan do this? It was because she understood that Zhang Jingrui had many difficulties, and the officials below would be against him. Since he let others do the repair, he had to delegate power, otherwise, it would not be possible!
From this we can see the queen’s aura.
It wasn't until a while later that Zhang Jingrui finally came back to his senses, and then hurriedly knelt down, even his tone changed slightly: "The foreign minister is scared, how dare you accept this king's sword, your highness, please think twice."
He really didn't dare to answer it.
As soon as he finished speaking, other ministers also reacted, and then hurriedly came out of the queue, talking all over the place:
"The sword of King Xuan is the sword carried by the king. Your Majesty, you must not do this..."
"Your Majesty, think twice..."
"Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say!" King Xuan looked around and said seriously: "In the northern part of our country, Xuan, there has been drought for many years, which has not been solved, causing people's livelihood to suffer. Many fertile fields are abandoned and no crops can be harvested. Now, the issue of rivers and canals, This is the most important thing about the country!"
"And Mr. Zhang, with both political integrity and talent, is the perfect candidate for building water conservancy projects!"
"But the officials below us don't understand or understand it. As a result, there will be many conflicts and this matter will definitely not be completed!"
"Today, I confer the King's Sword to Master Zhang to tell the ministers and officials below about my determination to build a large river canal!"
After she finished speaking, she handed over the Wang Sword again: "Master Zhang, please take the sword. With this Wang Sword here, you have full authority to decide how to repair and start construction on water conservancy!"
ah! ? Zhang Jingrui's eyes widened, his Adam's apple slipped, and he couldn't help but swallow hard, but he still didn't dare to pick it up.
Seeing this, King Xuan said earnestly: "Master Zhang, don't you want to accept this important task and don't trust me, so why do you want to resign?"
Zhang Jingrui was moved because he was a foreign minister but was treated so favorably by King Xuan. If he didn't do something good, he would be ashamed to death.
Queen Xuan’s methods and routines are needless to say.
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During this court meeting, King Xuan gave Zhang Jingrui extremely high rights. Of course, Wang Jian's rights were limited to water conservancy projects and the army, which he could not mobilize.
