Li Mingyun looked just as curious, not to mention the officials following behind him. Everyone present simply wanted an answer to put their minds at ease; otherwise, guarding so much treasury silver would truly leave them on pins and needles. It would be fine if nothing happened, but if anything went wrong, no one here would be able to escape the blame.
Gu Wenheng did not keep them in suspense. "These are the construction funds I applied for by submitting a memorial to the Holy Emperor. Whether our Yi Province can turn things around all depends on this."
Cen Gaosong and the others suppressed their displeasure. They wondered why they hadn't been given a heads-up about such a massive matter. If it succeeded, everyone would be happy. But if something went wrong, were they all supposed to take the fall together?
"Mr. Gu, for something of this magnitude, why haven't we heard even a whisper of it beforehand?" Cen Gaosong asked with a cold expression.
