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Chapter 329 The world's number one genius, why shouldn't I go?

Inside Xuanhui Hall, Wen Daoyuan burst into laughter.

The laughter was as clear and resonant as metal, so loud that it even caused the various ornaments in the hall to rustle.

"Such a grand and ingenious idea exists in the world! What a plan for all ages! Hahaha..." Amidst the laughter, Wen Daoyuan, holding the manuscript paper, paced rapidly around the hall without stopping.

This was an expression of his deep inner thoughts and overwhelming emotions.

The last time he displayed such a performance was when Wen Daoyuan had grasped his own path and was about to become a great Confucian scholar.

The emperor had never seen Wen Daoyuan so excited, and he was momentarily stunned.

Wen Daoyuan was seen holding a manuscript in his hands, muttering to himself.

“The logging in the Longchuan area has been excessive, and I have long felt that this is inappropriate. Mountains and marshes are saved from fire, and vegetation is essential for the wealth of the nation. How can there be such indiscriminate logging?”

"Nourish the country's mountains and forests, restore the soil and conserve water, what a wonderful use of words!"
"Having spent half my life studying the principles of the Five Elements and their transformations, I believed I had already reached a state of mastery, yet I made a single lapse in judgment and failed to consider restoring earth to retain water."

"The clouds have parted, the sun is shining! The clouds have parted, the sun is shining!"
"Brilliant! My great Li prodigy! Though there are inevitably some minor stumbles, such ingenious ideas and magnificent plans—how could anyone but a genius have conceived of them?"

"The South-to-North Water Diversion Project balances water and drought levels. Isn't this plan better than a thousand times of magical arts to summon wind and rain?"
If this plan succeeds sooner, how could the drought demon in the northern border region possibly gain any traction?
This plan goes far beyond simply eradicating the foundation of the locust demons.

Wen Daoyuan muttered to himself incessantly, and the pace of his feet became increasingly rapid.

Finally, at a certain moment, a snapping sound was heard.

It turned out that Wen Daoyuan had stepped on the lapis lazuli floor tiles of Xuanhui Hall with force, and unknowingly cracked them!

Wen Daoyuan, however, seemed oblivious. He cracked the paving stones under his feet, but instead stopped in his tracks, finally uttering the words that had been pent up in his heart:

"This plan is clearly aimed at eradicating the very foundation of the drought demon... Hahaha!"

Under the emperor's stunned gaze, Wen Daoyuan strode up to him, his tone more excited and enthusiastic than ever before:
"Your Majesty, the moment of great achievement for generations to come is here. We beg Your Majesty to grant permission for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project!"

The emperor couldn't help but take a step back, his eyes glancing at the floor tile that Wen Daoyuan had cracked under his foot.

But this was clearly not the time to worry about a floor tile. The emperor was also affected by Wen Daoyuan's emotions, and his heart was pounding.

He suppressed the myriad thoughts swirling in his mind and hurriedly asked, "Master Wen, what is the South-to-North Water Diversion Project? What exactly is this article about?"

Wen Daoyuan's gaze was intense: "Why doesn't Your Majesty take a look for yourself?"

The emperor chuckled and said, "I am getting old now, and my eyesight is failing me. I would appreciate your guidance, Master Wen."

He doesn't read it; he doesn't even read Ziyan's articles!
Wen Daoyuan sighed inwardly, and then, in just a few words, succinctly and concisely summarized the essence of Chen Xu's article.

He was a great Confucian scholar, and even the most ignorant person could understand a part of the articles he explained.

Although the emperor was impatient to read the article himself, he finally understood what "South-to-North Water Diversion" meant after listening to Wen Daoyuan's detailed explanation.

I finally understand why this "Strategy to Suppress the Locust Demon" could attract a burst of purple light.

He was momentarily stunned.

Could it be that Heaven truly blesses the Great Li? So that in such a time of immense difficulty, a talent like Chen Xu, capable of governing the world, has descended from the heavens!
If such a talent could be put to his use...

The emperor's emotions surged, and he couldn't help but ask Wen Daoyuan, "Master Wen, there's a severe drought in the northern frontier..."

Wen Daoyuan said again, "Your Majesty, please grant the policy of diverting water from the south to the north. I can immediately summon all the cultivators of Ziwei Academy who have opened up the sea of ​​literature to assist in the construction."

The drought in northern Xinjiang is urgent. Since supernatural powers like summoning wind and rain are useless, we should dig ditches, build canals, plant trees and forests to conserve water.

We must contend with the heavens and fight against the times. If we can change the world, what is there to fear from the drought demon?

Your Majesty, the fate of a great dynasty rests on this one battle!

Wen Daoyuan's tone was deeply moving, and he also looked at the emperor with an unprecedentedly expectant gaze.

The emperor's face was flushed, and his lips trembled.

Is that really the case? Will a great cause for the ages hinge on this one move?
The emperor knew that he should immediately agree to Wen Daoyuan's request.

However...

The Emperor said in a trembling voice, "Master Wen, how can I make a decision on such a massive project with just a word? I'm afraid we need to discuss it again and again, have the Cabinet draft a proposal, and have the Ministry of Works provide detailed regulations before we can proceed." Wen Daoyuan said, "As long as Your Majesty agrees at this moment, all three thousand students of the Ziwei Academy can move about at any time."

Your Majesty, I too may serve as your vanguard!

Your Majesty may also summon the True Man Xuanming of the Qingxu Dao Palace to act together; I presume the True Man Xuanming will gladly accompany you.”

He was so resolute and imposing.

The venerable scholar, now in his sixties, was like a formidable general.

However, faced with Wen Daoyuan's demeanor and his seemingly "easy-to-obtain" grand achievements, the emperor ultimately gritted his teeth and simply said:

"Master Wen, let me think about it more carefully."

Some things are easier said than done.

Strategic writing can be accomplished with a few strokes of the pen, but how can such a project, which involves the grand scheme of things, be easily accomplished? Master Wen, let me think about it more carefully, much more carefully.”

The emperor, in such a critical moment, dared not make a decision.

Procrastination and procrastination.

Is this what an emperor should do?
Despite his disappointment, Wen Daoyuan tried to persuade him again: "Your Majesty, this is an opportunity that must not be missed, time waits for no one!"
Yujing is also located in the north. If the severe drought in the northern frontier cannot be resolved as soon as possible, even if the Mountain and River Altar Formation blocks the drought demon from entering the area of ​​Yujing, it will be ineffective.

However, if the northern frontier is completely destroyed, the Great Array of Mountains and Rivers will likely suffer a significant loss of power.

The nation's troubles are not limited to today.

Now that you have such a brilliant plan, why can't Your Majesty implement it? Could it be that…?

Does this mean we really have to wait until the dynasty collapses?
That last sentence was far too weighty! Wen Daoyuan ultimately didn't say it aloud.

But how could the emperor not understand?

He hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Master Wen, it's not that I'm unwilling, but I have my own difficulties. You... you've always known my difficulties!"

What difficulties?
It was simply that they were hampered by the cabinet and controlled by Liu Shao.

The once ambitious emperor now seems to have become a "resentful husband" in the deep palace!
However, in Wen Daoyuan's view, the emperor actually had dozens of ways to counter Liu Shao.

Is his refusal due to fear or unwillingness?

Wen Daoyuan looked intently at the emperor and said nothing more.

The emperor seemed stung by his gaze, and couldn't help but turn his head away, still muttering in a low voice:

"Master Wen, there are some things that are extremely difficult for me to do. But if scholars want to do them, and if the Qingxu Dao Palace wants to do them, how can I stop them?"

Hey! That's interesting.

Upon hearing this, Daoyuan strode away.

The emperor was stunned again and hurriedly called out, "Master Wen, what are you doing? I... I want you to stay for dinner."

Without turning his head, Wen Daoyuan said, "Your Majesty, I will do what Your Majesty is willing to do but is powerless to do."

He strode forward, his figure soon disappearing from the emperor's sight.

Suddenly, Wen Daoyuan added, "Your Majesty, I want to see the splendor of the world's number one genius."

"Your Majesty has no objection to paving the way for this prodigy?"

The emperor smiled wryly and said, "Master Wen, how could I possibly have any objections? Don't treat me like some kind of monster."

How could I be such an unrighteous ruler?

However, Wen Daoyuan did not finish listening to what he was saying.

The great scholar laughed loudly, and his slender figure finally disappeared into the layers of palaces.

(End of this chapter)