I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue prepared to address the need for diverting the Huai and Luo Rivers into the Bian River, calculating that over 300,000 laborers would be needed for the Huai River project, taking two to three years, while the Luo River would require around 200,000 laborers over two years. Despite the Imperial Treasury's claims of insufficient funds, officials argued against this, citing substantial assets. The urgency of the projects was emphasized due to their importance for the welfare of the people and the reputations of the officials involved. Zhang Yue recognized the moment to propose his engineering plan, aiming to ensure the wealthy landowners contribute to the costs, as historically, such projects benefited the elite disproportionately.

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