I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 21 Don't ruin my plan

Four hours later.

From the outside to the inside, seven gaps more than ten feet wide have been dug out in the north dike.

Only a little bit of the inner wall of the dam is still barely holding up, and it could cause a large-scale breach at any time.

Many of the villagers who were watching the show lost their patience and more and more people left, with the number of people decreasing from several thousand to less than a thousand.

Chang Rong's face was also greasy from the sun.

But he still insisted on staying at the scene, determined to find out what Liu Ju was up to before leaving.

at last.

All the infantrymen digging the dam were withdrawn, leaving only two logs driven vertically into the two outermost gaps.

The infantrymen put the hemp ropes on the logs and put them back on the embankment. Hundreds of people pulled the logs horizontally like in tug-of-war, and the sound of shouts was endless.

Soon after.

With a loud "crack", the already fragile embankment was cracked by the logs.

The Yellow River, which is originally a hanging river on the ground, immediately poured out its turbid water through the cracks and turned into countless small water dragons spraying outward.

"Let go, let go!"

"Back off, back off quickly, the levee is about to burst!"

Amid the people's shouts, the infantrymen let go of the ropes and retreated to a safe area.

At the same time, the cracks were expanding and extending at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in just a moment they were connected into a large area.

next moment.

"Rumble--"

"Wow—"

The dam at the gap collapsed with a loud bang, and a large amount of river water rushed to the flat north bank like a herd of horses running wild.

"Mr. Chang, it's decided, it's really decided!"

It was not known whether he was excited or frightened, but the veins on his temples were throbbing wildly, and he shook Chang Rong's arm frantically without caring about status.

"!!!"

Chang Rong was suffering from heatstroke due to the scorching sun, and he stood up suddenly while feeling groggy.

The most shocking scene is happening at this moment.

As the first gap dug out was completely broken, the other gaps were also collapsing rapidly under the huge water pressure and water flow.

The parts of the embankment left between the gaps collapsed one after another like dominoes, tilting and collapsing with a loud bang, and disappeared into the surging river water.

This is truly unstoppable!

This process only lasted a few minutes.

A huge breach over thirty feet wide has appeared. Even if the Jade Emperor came, he could only sigh in despair at this moment.

“This, this, this!”

Chang Rong was dumbfounded, pointing at the breach and the surging river water, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Is it really decided?
It's really fucking decided?!

What happened to this world? !

Why did Liu Ju go so crazy? !

What on earth was he thinking? !

"Gulu!"

Looking at the spectacular and horrifying scene before them, the follower hurriedly supported Chang Rong who was standing unsteadily, and swallowed his saliva unconsciously.

At this moment, he finally believed that Chang Rong really didn't believe that Liu Ju would destroy the dike and flood the fields.

But he was not sure whether Chang Rong would really cut off his head and use it as a chamber pot for him.

He said this several times...

After a long time.

"Quick! Harness the horses! Let's go!"

Chang Rong finally came back to his senses, pushed his followers away and urged loudly.

"Where are you going?" The follower was confused.

"The prince has exposed the truth. He is finished. We still have to live!"

Chang Rong said anxiously, "This matter can no longer be reported in secret. I must immediately return to the capital to report in person and tell the people below to work day and night without rest and without any mistakes!"

… “Woooooooo! Woooooooooooooo!”

The moment the north dike broke, Ji Ren's eyes were already red and tears rushed out like a flood.

Suddenly, he didn't know where he got the strength from, he broke free from the infantry that was controlling him, and ran towards the breach desperately.

"Brother Ji!"

Guo Chang was quick to act and hugged him tightly.

But even so, the thin Ji Ren knocked the tall and strong Guo Chang to the ground in an instant, and several infantrymen came forward to help and barely subdued him.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!"

Ji Ren couldn't move, but still struggled hard.

His whole body turned red, and the veins on his neck bulged as if they would burst at any time.

Liu Ju heard the noise and turned around.

But Ji Ren was still facing him with his neck stiffened, his severely bloodshot eyes filled with hatred and anger like raging fire.

Liu Ju could totally imagine it.

If there was no sweat towel stuffed in Ji Ren's mouth, he would have heard the most vicious insults and curses in the world at this moment.

If Ji Ren's hands and feet had not been tied with ropes, he would have rushed up and beaten him at this moment, even if he was accused of assassinating the prince.

But Liu Ju didn't explain anything, he just nodded slightly to Ji Ren.

"Brother Ji, calm down!"

However, Guo Chang didn't know what was wrong with him. He suddenly couldn't suppress the grievance in his heart anymore and pushed Ji Ren hard.
"The prince has his reasons for doing this. It's not what you think!"

But when he said this, his voice broke somehow and he actually let out a cry that he could hardly control.

He felt sorry for Liu Ju, or rather, felt that he was wronged.

He had killed enemies on the loneliest grassland and had also been surrounded and isolated without help.

Even in the most dangerous time of life.

Even though the sharp arrow had pierced his arm.

Even though he had made military achievements, he did not receive fair rewards.

He had never shed tears, and had never felt so wronged.

But now!

Liu Ju clearly did the right thing.

He clearly cares about the Han people.

In order not to implicate them, I had clearly made the most adequate preparations and arrangements.

Obviously...

But now Liu Ju refused to say anything, and wouldn't let himself say anything.

Although Guo Chang didn't understand why this happened, when Ji Ren misunderstood Liu Ju in this way, he felt like his heart was being mercilessly tortured by a whip, and he couldn't just stand by and watch.

Why must a wise ruler like the Crown Prince endure such misunderstanding and injustice? !

"Doctor Guo, can you please spare me a moment to talk?"

Liu Ju stopped him at the right time and shook his head slightly.

"Hi--"

Guo Chang sighed in annoyance and stopped talking. He stood up and walked to Liu Ju's side.

Liu Ju led him to a deserted place, took out a pre-written bamboo slip from his pocket, handed it to him and said solemnly:

"Now that things have come to this, once the imperial edict comes down, I'm afraid I won't be able to decide what happens next."

"But the work of flood control still needs to continue. Now that the north dike has breached, it will be much easier to plug the breach in the south dike. You and Ji Ren still have to take on this task."

"This volume of bamboo slips records three strategies for river management. If implemented in the long term, they will surely benefit the people."

"You stamp the document with your official seal first, and then have Ji Ren stamp it with his official seal as well. The two of you will submit it jointly and ask my father to make a judgment. After my father has read it, he will definitely agree and ensure that you two will be safe and sound, and you can even be promoted to higher positions."

Guo Chang's nose started to ache uncontrollably when he heard this: "But Your Highness..."

"No need to say anything more."

Liu Ju made a gesture to keep quiet.

"I have my reasons for doing this. Just remember the oath you swore and don't ruin my plan!"

"Based on your performance just now, I think it is necessary for you to come to my room tonight and send it ten more times in front of me, otherwise I will not be able to rest at ease."

(End of this chapter)