I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

The atmosphere in the meeting hall of the East Palace was solemn and dignified. The crown prince, wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, sat on the throne carved with dragons and phoenixes, with an upright posture and a calm face, but his eyes showed a trace of fatigue that could not be concealed. Chen Jue stood respectfully in the hall, his posture was as straight as a pine tree, his eyes were firm and deep, although he had been busy and hardworking for the Yellow River flood area in recent days, he did not slack off at all.

Chen Jue bowed slightly and was the first to break the silence. His voice was steady and powerful: "Your Highness, the Yellow River flooded this time and the disaster was terrible. Fortunately, many talented people and righteous people stepped forward and helped with all their strength, so that the danger in the Yellow River flood area was gradually resolved. Now, I think we should reward them according to their merits to highlight their achievements, inspire everyone's loyalty, and lay the foundation for future great undertakings." He spoke neither fast nor slow, and every word was clear and firm, as if a bell of justice was ringing in this hall, echoing in everyone's hearts.

The prince nodded slightly, with a hint of relief and approval in his eyes: "Chen Jue, you are right. This Yellow River flood disaster is indeed a heavy blow to the Great Chu, but all the nobles worked together to overcome the difficulties, and their contributions are indispensable. The king has had this idea for a long time, and today I will discuss with you the matter of rewards and rewards." Although his voice was a little hoarse due to fatigue, the majesty and fairness in his words were undiminished, like a huge bell, echoing in the hall.

Chen Jue bowed slightly: "Your Highness is wise. I think that Lin Yuan's overall planning and proper dispatch in the management of the Yellow River breach, and his personal leadership of the people fighting day and night at the breach, make the most significant contribution. Without his perseverance, courage and ingenious strategies, the breach might not have been sealed so quickly, and the flood would have continued to rage, and the suffering of the people would have been unimaginable." Speaking of Lin Yuan's contribution, Chen Jue's eyes were full of appreciation and admiration, as if the image of Lin Yuan commanding the raging flood had already appeared before his eyes, as if that figure was like a towering mountain, blocking the invasion of the flood and protecting thousands of people.

The prince pondered for a moment and said, "Lin Yuan's talent is obvious to all. In times of crisis, he bravely took on heavy responsibilities, fully demonstrating his loyalty to the emperor and patriotism as well as his extraordinary talent for saving the world. He should be appointed as the Minister of Works, in charge of the repair and construction of water conservancy projects. The long-term stability of the Yellow River in the future will also depend on his ability." The prince's tone was solemn and serious, and every word was like a golden rule, which finalized Lin Yuan's honor and responsibility. It was a recognition of his achievements and an expectation for the future water conservancy construction of Da Chu.

Chen Jue went on to say, "During the dam reinforcement project, Wang Qi made careful plans and innovated the method of dam building. He used huge stones as the foundation and mixed glutinous rice slurry with loess to build the dam. He also planted willow trees to consolidate the soil and prevent sand. He also cleverly designed drainage channels and flood discharge gates, making the dam as solid as a rock, and made great contributions to the safety of the Yellow River." His voice rose slightly and his emotions became a little excited, as if the solid dam was right in front of him, every inch of which embodied Wang Qi's hard work and wisdom, like a Great Wall of steel, guarding the people and fertile fields on both sides of the Yellow River.

The prince nodded slightly: "Wang Qi's contribution should not be underestimated. His method of building embankments is exquisite and should be a model for future generations. I will appoint him as a Langzhong of the Ministry of Works to assist Lin Yuan in managing water conservancy affairs. His method of building embankments must be promoted to benefit more people." The prince's eyes were full of praise and expectations for Wang Qi, as if he had already seen that with their efforts, both sides of the Yellow River were prosperous, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and a good harvest was in sight.

Chen Jue added: "Su Jin established the water conservancy management system. He worked tirelessly, traveled around, selected talents, formulated laws and regulations, and promoted water conservancy knowledge among the people, so that the management of the Yellow River could be put on a standardized and long-term path. This contribution cannot be ignored." His eyes were full of recognition of Su Jin, which was a respect for those who silently contribute. Su Jin's efforts were like a trickle. Although not surging, it could continue to nourish the land on both sides of the Yellow River over the long river of time.

The prince thought for a moment and said, "Su Jin is meticulous and considerate. Appoint him as the Supervisory Censor of the Censorate, in charge of supervising water conservancy-related matters to ensure that all laws and regulations are implemented effectively. If there are any corruption or dereliction of duty, they will be severely punished." There was a hint of coldness in the prince's words, which showed his emphasis and protection on the water conservancy cause of Da Chu. No slackness or blasphemy would be allowed.

Chen Jue continued, "Your Highness, this time Chen Jia appeased the refugees and distributed food in the Yellow River flood area, which is a great contribution to the country. She is compassionate and does it herself. Not only did she save the people from hunger, but she was also resourceful and courageous. She saw through the wife of an official who embezzled food and assisted me in punishing corrupt officials, so that food was successfully distributed to every victim and stabilized the people's hearts." Speaking of Chen Jia, Chen Jue's eyes were more gentle and proud, which was the respect and gratitude for his sister. In this difficult time, she was like a bright light, illuminating the dark world of the refugees.

The prince was slightly moved: "Although Chen Jia is a woman, what she did fully demonstrates righteousness and wisdom. I will give her a gold medal with the words 'Virtuous Woman' engraved on it, and reward her with a thousand taels of silver and a hundred pieces of silk to commend her contribution. I will also announce to the world that women can also be the pillars of a country and should be role models for all the people." The prince's voice was full of respect and admiration. It was a high recognition of Chen Jia and an encouragement to women all over the world. It broke the world's prejudice against women and allowed them to see their own value and power.

Chen Jue bowed again: "Your Highness, there are many officers, soldiers and civilians who participated in flood control and comforting refugees. Although they are of humble status, they all bravely moved forward and worked tirelessly. Some carried sandbags to block breaches, and some took care of sick and weak refugees. Their contributions are indelible." His eyes were full of respect for these ordinary heroes. In his heart, they were like stars, small but bright, and together they formed a vast galaxy to defeat the disaster in the Yellow River flood area.

The prince pondered for a moment and said: "For these officers and soldiers, we will reward them according to their merits, promote them and increase their salaries, provide generous pensions to the disabled, and provide preferential treatment to the families of the fallen. As for the people, we will reduce or exempt their taxes for three years, and give them grain, seeds and farming tools to help them rebuild their homes." The prince's tone was firm and resolute. It was a reward and gratitude to these silent contributors, letting them know that their efforts would not be forgotten and that the prosperity of Da Chu could not be separated from their efforts.

Chen Jue showed a gratified look on his face: "Your Highness's grace and reward will surely make everyone grateful and loyal. It is a blessing for the people of Chu to have a wise monarch like Your Highness." His words were full of loyalty and support for the prince. In his heart, the prince was the hope and future of Chu. Under the leadership of the prince, Chu would surely move towards a more glorious tomorrow.

The prince shook his head slightly: "This is not the achievement of me alone, but the result of the concerted efforts of all the nobles and the people. Chen Jue, you have played a central role in coordinating and coordinating all parties in this incident, and your contribution is indispensable. I appoint you as the prince's tutor, and you must assist me more wholeheartedly in the future to create the glory of the Great Chu." The prince's eyes were full of trust and expectation, which was a reliance and entrustment on Chen Jue. In the future, they will work together to face more challenges and opportunities.

Chen Jue knelt down quickly and kowtowed to express his gratitude: "I will sacrifice my life for the country and live up to your trust." His voice was firm and loud, echoing in the hall. It was his oath to the prince and to the Great Chu. No matter how the wind and rain change, he will stick to his original intention and dedicate everything he has to the prosperity of the Great Chu.

Afterwards, the crown prince issued an imperial decree to announce the rewards to the world. The Yellow River flood area and even the entire Great Chu were shocked.