Chapter 1187: Solution
Editor: Henyee Translations
The housekeeper cast a worried look at the Crown Prince, but he quickly suppressed his emotions. He felt concerned about Shao Yunduan’s young age, fearing he might jeopardize the plan. The stakes were high; if something went wrong, hundreds of lives would be lost.
The Fourth Prince’s reputation for ruthlessness didn’t help matters. The housekeeper was convinced that the Fourth Prince was behind the potential disaster.
However, the Crown Prince couldn’t entrust this task to someone else for fear of the news leaking out. Shao Yunduan had proven to be the most reliable among them.
If Shao Yunduan succeeded, he would earn the admiration and respect of his colleagues and friends, leading to a significant promotion.
The housekeeper doubted the grand tutor’s judgment and believed that Shao Yunduan needed to be thoroughly understood.
Shao Yunduan nodded solemnly, fully understanding the gravity of the situation.
From the moment the Crown Prince entrusted the men to Shao Yunduan, the plan had been set in motion discreetly.
The dam project, which could cause a disastrous flood in the village, was an extensive endeavor. Removing this hidden threat without arousing suspicion from the other party was no easy feat.
Releasing the flood slowly was not an option, as it would undoubtedly lead to leaks.
The Fourth Prince’s influence was formidable, and if he got wind of the Crown Prince’s knowledge about the plan, he would stop at nothing to ensure its success, possibly even resorting to aggressive actions.
The Crown Prince knew that his reputation was merely the tip of the iceberg, and he couldn’t afford any more trouble. It was crucial to handle the situation meticulously.
In light of the circumstances, they needed to find a way to protect the civilians from the flood’s impact, ensuring no harm would come to them.
Shao Yunduan took charge of the preparations, working tirelessly to avoid any disruptions. They even detained a few individuals to prevent any potential leaks, displaying utmost vigilance.
After two days and nights of hard work, the water level finally receded, bringing relief to everyone involved.
At this critical juncture, Shao Yunduan made the decision to release some water in front of the dam. With the County Magistrate of Miyun County leaning towards the Fourth Prince, they suspected he might have noticed something. Therefore, they chose not to keep the secret hidden any longer, understanding that the more water they released, the safer they would be. Time was of the essence.
The guards were stationed strategically, leaving no room for interference.
With the situation under control, the Crown Prince’s men apprehended the County Magistrate of Miyun County. The magnitude of such a significant project demanded diligence, and his ignorance of the situation was deemed a dereliction of duty.
But he was not sure if that was true. Maybe he was the one who covered up for the Fourth Prince.
County Magistrate of Miyun County was prepared to lose his position. He left the capital without defending himself and soon disappeared.
Shao Yunduan made the arrangements and ordered his men to divert the river before heading back to the capital.
The Fourth Prince was so annoyed.
The dam could not be kept secret for too long. He had planned to give the Crown Prince a huge present before the New Year, and coincidentally, there was a fire at the Crown Prince’s mansion on the night of lightning, which could be used to seize on and make an issue of something.
If these two things happened one after another, it would be a huge blow to the Crown Prince’s reputation.
He had never liked this man who pretended to be virtuous. He had always wanted to ruin his reputation. This was definitely a great opportunity!
But before he could do anything, the dam that he had worked so hard to build was broken.
All of their previous plans were ruined!