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Chapter 407: On Stage and Behind the Scenes. [407]



Summary

The imperial court discusses the dam construction project by the Pacification Division, initially criticizing its high cost of thirty million silver pieces. Empress Du Gu Zhao strategically introduces a donation method proposed by Li Chang An: 100 taels of silver per dam stone. This innovative approach transforms potential opposition into an opportunity for public participation, with the dam to be named "Wushan People's Dam". The court officials are caught off-guard, realizing the Empress has maneuvered their plans and exposed their potential manipulations, leaving them feeling uncomfortable and uncertain about her true intentions.

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