Using food and military might to intimidate the Eastern Lin Kingdom was unreliable—food supplies could run short, and military strength could wane. But building a dam and reservoir to control the water sources within Eastern Lin's borders? That would be the most unshakable chain around its neck.
If Eastern Lin dared ally with Southern Chu, their water would be cut off.
Li Yuanjing was immensely pleased and patted his son's head. "Truly my son."
Li Chengtai secretly curled his lips in a small, proud smile. Being acknowledged by his father filled him with quiet excitement.
Inside the hall, Yang Xuanji was shocked. He quickly kowtowed and pleaded, "Your Majesty, reconsider! This method is too ruthless! Da Qing is a land of propriety—how can we resort to such cruelty?"
