Just as Ying Zheng was speaking to Fu Su, the system's voice rang out in Fu Su's mind at the same time,"
" Congratulations, host. You've triggered the mission 'Saving the People from Fire and Water'.
[Mission Requirement: Think of a solution to the drought within three days, so that the old and weak will not suffer from corvee and famine.]
[Mission reward: Depending on completion rate.]”
"I actually triggered a system mission. This is a pleasant surprise.”
Fu Su thought to himself.
As Ying Zheng's son, Fusu was supposed to share his father's burden and protect the people of Qin. Moreover, the drought was a good opportunity to suppress Huhai.
Now that the system had issued a mission with rewards, it was the icing on the cake for Fu Su. It was killing three birds with one stone.
Of course, this was under the assumption that Fu Su would come up with a more perfect solution.
After all, there was a reward requirement after the mission was triggered.
And with Fu Su's knowledge that was ahead of this era, such a drought was not difficult for him at all.
"Human strength has its limits, but wisdom doesn't. You people are still too weak!”
The corners of Fu Su's lips curled into a smile. He already had a plan in mind!
At this moment, Lu Buwei, Huhai, and the others were also looking at Fusu. However, unlike the expectant look in Ying Zheng's eyes, Lu Buwei, Huhai, Zhao Gao, and the others were looking at him with contempt, as if they were watching a joke.
After all, the solution Huhai proposed was the best solution to the current internal and external problems that the Qin State was facing.
In everyone's opinion, Fu Su could not possibly come up with a better solution. At most, he would come up with the same idea as Huhai.
However, it was obvious that since Huhai had the upper hand, if Fu Su spoke again, he would become the second person to eat the crab. It was meaningless.
Faced with the different gazes from all directions, Fu Su stood up gracefully, neither servile nor overbearing. First, he bowed in Ying Zheng's direction, and then he bowed slightly to Lu Buwei.
The order of etiquette was very clear and meticulous.
Seeing this, Lu Buwei's eyes flashed with a cold light. He was getting more and more displeased with Fu Su.
Meanwhile, Ying Zheng's eyes were filled with gratification. After all, Fu Su's respect for him had always been consistent, which was very different from the overly tactful Huhai.
"Reporting to Imperial Father and Lord Prime Minister, my opinion is the same as Young Master Xiong Qi's. The drought is severe, and the recruitment of the old, weak, women, and children to repair the canal will inevitably slow down the progress.”
Fu Su said calmly.
Before Fu Su could continue, Huhai interrupted him,"
"Brother Wang's words are as good as nothing.
If we don't recruit the old and weak to build the canal, does Brother Wang want to personally build the canal?
Or does Brother Wang have a better idea?”
Huhai didn't hide his disdain at all. He wanted to humiliate Fu Su and elevate himself by mocking him.
Fu Su ignored Huhai's taunt, and continued to speak to Ying Zheng in a neither servile nor overbearing manner,"
"Royal Father, give me three days. I will definitely think of a better way than women and children digging ditches to solve the drought.”
Fu Su did not reveal his method to the public. Instead, he wanted to use it as a trap, just like what Lu Buwei, Zhao Gao, and Hu Hai had done for him!
When Fu Su said this, the court was silent for a moment. Then, like bees returning to their nests, a buzzing sound erupted.
The officials were discussing in disbelief.
"How is that possible? Although the Qin country was strong, it only had this population. The Ding Zhuang soldiers guarded the border, so they could only send the old and weak to divert water and dig canals. They could not weaken the border defense and transfer the Ding Zhuang soldiers back to dig canals!”
"That's right! If the border defense was broken through by the wolf tribe, even if they survived the drought, so what? The wolf tribe would march straight in, and even more people of the Qin country would have to suffer!”
Hearing the discussions, a confident smile appeared on Fu Su's face."
"Everyone, don't worry. Since I want to give you a better method, I won't forcefully recruit women and children, nor will I transfer the able-bodied men back. What I want to think of is naturally a method that costs little but has great effects!”
Even though Fu Su had said so, the officials still questioned him.
"No matter what, there are only a few people in the State of Qin. How can there be a better way?”
"Young Master, don't speak without thinking. If there really was a better way, it would have been thought of long ago!”
"Young Master can wait for three days, but the drought cannot wait. If there is no solution after three days, then many people will suffer. Young Master, don't miss the opportunity!”
Similar comments echoed endlessly. Without exception, they were all filled with disbelief towards Fu Su.
It was not that they did not believe in Fu Su, but they did not believe that the State of Qin had more strength.
Fu Su turned a deaf ear to these people's doubts, and only looked at Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei with determination,"
"Father, Prime Minister, just give me three days and I will definitely think of a better way!”
Deep in his heart, Ying Zheng instinctively wanted to believe in Fu Su, this son who had brought him so many surprises.
However, based on Ying Zheng's understanding of the strength and population of the Qin State, he was also a little nervous about Fu Su's words.
In Ying Zheng's eyes, Huhai's suggestion was indeed the best.
Deep down, Ying Zheng also hoped that Fu Su could really come up with a better solution.
Therefore, Ying Zheng looked at Fu Su hesitantly and said,"
"Fusu, don't speak carelessly in the Imperial Court. Since there's no other way, then follow Huhai's words and recruit women and children.”
As Ying Zheng spoke, he looked at Fu Su with a deep gaze, and within that deep gaze, there was a faint hint of affection.
Fu Su understood that his father was using this method to protect him. He was worried that he was too young and arrogant, leaving Lu Buwei and the others with a handle.
However, Fu Su had already made up his mind. Moreover, the mission given by the system had to be completed. Therefore, Fu Su did not follow Ying Zheng's lead, but said firmly,"
"Father, within three days, your son will have a good plan!”
Ying Zheng's heart sank, and he was about to persuade Fu Su to leave, but Lu Buwei cleared his throat and said,"
"Young Master Fusu needs to know that the country's affairs are not to be trifled with. Three days is not a long time, but if the disaster relief is delayed, it will lead to serious consequences.”
Lu Buwei's words were a provocation. He wanted to cut off Fu Su's path of retreat and roast him over the fire.
Fu Su knew very well that Lu Buwei was digging a hole for him, forcing him to make a military pledge.
After thinking for a while, Fu Su came up with a plan. He pretended to be young and unyielding as he looked at Lu Buwei and said,"
"Three days later, if Fu Su doesn't have a good plan, he will be at the Prime Minister's disposal!”
"Alright, I'll remember it!"
Lu Buwei laughed heartily as he agreed.
Ying Zheng's heart skipped a beat. He had seen through Lu Buwei's plan with a single glance. But, Fu Su had already made a promise in the midst of his words, giving Lu Buwei an excuse in front of all the civil and military officials in the court.
Now, even if Ying Zheng made a move, it would be useless.
At this moment, Fu Su didn't even realize that he had fallen into a trap. Instead, he looked at Lu Buwei with a mysterious smile and said,"
"If I really have a good plan, then what should the Prime Minister do?”
These words were full of energy and courage, rebuking the current prime minister and attracting the attention of the ministers!
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