Hearing this, Li Yi suddenly realized that Liu Yan's real purpose of putting the three kings together was to investigate the candidates for the prince!

In Liu Yan's eyes, his three sons are all quite good, although King Qin is the third, he is the eldest of the living sons, although his style of acting is a little frivolous, and his reputation in the eyes of the people is not very good, but it is not wrong to make him the prince.

Although King Jin is not very treated by Liu Yan, he has always behaved decently in front of him, there is no notoriety, and he has always been calm and self-controlled, there is nothing to overstep, and there seems to be nothing wrong with choosing him.

And King Yue is the youngest of the three, in fact, the three of them are only less than two years apart, and there is not much difference in this regard. And his talent and virtue are second to none, and he has a good reputation among courtiers and ordinary people, and even Liu Yan likes him quite a lot.

It's just that although Liu Yan is the king of a country, when it comes to choosing an heir, he doesn't seem to have too many opinions in the face of his three sons, who all perform similarly in his eyes. And there are not a few supporters of the three kings, so he is in a dilemma and doesn't know how to choose.

Liu Yan glanced at Li Yi with loving eyes, sighed heavily, stood up and said, "Alas! Do not say. The most important issue at present is the control of the floods in the South China Sea, and I have instructed the officials in the capital to stop bathing and go to court the morning after tomorrow. We must make arrangements ahead of schedule and strive to start the water control project within this month. ”

"Runzhi! Since I have chosen you, I have placed considerable expectations on you. You have a heavy responsibility on this trip, and you must not retreat in the face of difficulties, let alone neglect and slack. I want to see tangible results in governance, and I want to let the local people live and work in peace and contentment. No matter how much time it takes, no matter how much it costs, I am very determined, and I must not treat it as child's play! ”

Li Yi hurriedly stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, Weichen will do his best, and the deadline will be successful, and he will never dare to be negligent and slack, and he will not give up until he achieves his goal." Please Your Majesty give enough trust to your ministers, three years at the latest, two years at the earliest, and you will be in front of your Majesty. ”

Liu Yan smiled slightly: "Runzhi doesn't have to talk so much, the floods in the South China Sea for a hundred years can not be determined overnight." You can do it boldly and boldly, and there is no shortage of money and food. I will give you 1,000 horsemen and 300 skilled craftsmen, and you can recruit the rest of the personnel, and the local government must cooperate with them. ”

"As for the money and food, you don't have to worry, as far as I know, the current funds raised by various parties for water control have reached more than 3 million yuan, and the imperial court treasury has also set up a special water control project, and for the next three consecutive years, millions of yuan will be allocated every year for water control in the South China Sea, which is within the power of the imperial court. Moreover, I have already ordered Liu Bogu to rejuvenate the palace and do a good job in the transportation of money, grain and materials. The specific measures will be discussed in detail when the DPRK meets in the future. Is there anything else you don't feel comfortable with? ”

Li Yi knew in his heart that there was probably only so much money that the imperial court could come up with, although it didn't seem to be much, but this year's expenses had been settled, and the first three feet could barely be kicked away. But next year, I'm afraid that Liu Yan's enthusiasm will be gone, and it will be difficult to say that he can even get a million. It seems that the key to water control is this year, and if it is delayed, there is little hope.

Li Yi said angrily: "With His Majesty's full support, what else can Weichen ask for?" I hope that the trip can be made as soon as possible to solve the hardships of the people of Nanhai Limin, and it is enough for the ministers! ”

Liu Yan glanced at Li Yi appreciatively, and suddenly said, "Runzhi!" Qingyuan returned safe and sound, you are a great contribution, do you want to visit her, so that she can be happier. ”

Li Yi hurriedly bowed down and said, "Weichen dares to disobey!" ”

Liu Yan scolded with a smile: "Bastard! Do I have to arrange such things before I can make the trip? While you still have time today, you can go and see her! My daughter is nineteen years old, and she is depressed all day long, but she doesn't know how to get married! You and she have known each other since childhood, so it's good to untie her! ”

Li Yi nodded hurriedly, but how could he not understand Liu Yan's intentions in his heart. Although it is difficult to say clearly, this is clearly the meaning of entrusting Princess Qingyuan to himself, otherwise which emperor would arbitrarily order his ministers to go down to visit the noble princess?

Bid farewell to Liu Yan, left the Nanxun Palace, and soon came to the gate of Xianning Palace.

Gently knocking on the knocker of Xianning Palace, after a while, a little palace maid named Xiuning opened the side door of the palace gate, and after seeing that it was Li Yi, she couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise: "It turned out to be Lord Li, oh!" Lord Li, please come in, but the princess has just returned! ”

Li Yi hurriedly nodded with a smile on his face, and walked towards Xianning Palace with Xiuning.

Climbing the stairs and coming to the bottom of the hallway, Li Yi hurriedly stopped, but he couldn't just rush in, it was better to wait for the passage before entering.

Xiu Ning heard the abnormality behind her, turned around and smiled at Li Yi and said: "Her Royal Highness the princess has already instructed the slaves and maids, as long as Lord Li comes, even if you invite you in, please don't see Lord Li, hehe!" ”

Li Yi smiled knowingly, this little girl blatantly said this, if Princess Qingyuan heard it, I don't know how to deal with her with shame!

Li Yi staggered into the hall corridor and stopped there. Xiuning was about to invite again, but Princess Qingyuan walked out lightly, and under the exchange of eyes with Li Yi, her face couldn't help but blush slightly, probably thinking of the unforgettable kiss yesterday.

Li Yi hurriedly stepped forward and bowed and said, "Li Yi came to worship in a hurry, and please don't be surprised by Her Royal Highness the Princess!" ”

Princess Qingyuan turned sideways slightly, and returned a salute very unnaturally: "Don't dare to be a big gift to Lord Li, save Lord Meng Li, and I haven't gone to your mansion to thank you, and please bear with me Lord Li!" ”

Li Yi smiled slightly, and said in his heart that he had hugged it, and his tongue and kiss were all used, but there were still so many poor and exquisite. hurriedly said: "How dare you work Her Royal Highness the Princess, Li Yi is reckless and sloppy, which makes Her Royal Highness the Princess frightened, so he came to visit and ask for guilt, is Her Royal Highness the Princess okay?" ”

Princess Qingyuan's face was slightly red again, and she muttered: "Fortunately, I have a helping hand, it's okay, please... Please enjoy tea and talk in the hall of Lord Li! After saying this, he covered his face with his sleeves, turned around quite shyly, and walked towards the hall first.

Li Yi hurriedly followed into the hall and sat down at the invitation of Princess Qingyuan.

Princess Qingyuan instructed the palace maid to make tea, and at the same time casually tidied up the flowing hair between the sideburns, and there were quite touching styles in her gestures, which made Li Yi can't help but look stupid.