Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1331

When asked about the ongoing project to build the river channel and the foundation dam, Edwin took out the blueprints and explained everything in detail.

"The project has become quite large. It had been planned for years, but with the war depleting the treasury back then, we couldn't move forward. All we could do was clear the river silt every year. "However, since the end of last year, we've begun constructing a reservoir at Gatekeeper Creek and started diverting the river. The river channels around the capital are also being reinforced, and the silt is being cleared. We expect most of it to be completed by the end of this year."

Impressed by the scale of the project, Carissa asked, "So, what kind of workers are used for building the reservoir, setting up the foundation dams, and clearing the river channels?"

Edwin thought she was concerned about the treasury's funds being drained for the war, so he reassured her, "Part of the workforce is made up of conscripts, and the rest are hired laborers.

"Altogether, there are around 20,000 workers, and their daily provisions are not cheap. To save on costs, the wages for the laborers have been reduced. Fortunately, more than 10,000 are conscripted laborers, so we only need to provide food and not wages."

Carissa nodded. "And which official is in charge of the riverworks project?"

"Cameron Judd. He works with the Waterworks Department," Edwin answered. "Where is he from?"

"He's from Valken. He has been with the Ministry of Infrastructure for seven years, and was promoted to the head of the ministry's Waterworks Department two years ago," Edwin explained. "He's a man of action, is decisive, and has nearly single-handedly managed the riverworks project. His Majesty has even praised him for his efficiency."

slightly as he remembered that Cameron was from Valken-a

began to understand why Carissa had come. The conscripts and workers were all familiar with Cameron. Though there hadn't been much large-scale construction in recent years, the same group had been clearing the river every

Cameron wanted to make a move, it wouldn't be hard for him. However, he had always been diligent in his work, and Edwin didn't believe he was involved with

Edwin said, "Commander Sinclair, I don't believe there's any cause for

shook her head. "No need to investigate. We mustn't alarm anyone, least of all Mr. Judd. If anyone asks about my visit today, tell them I came

I'll follow your lead,"

nodded. "Then, have someone come and give me an estimate. We'll make the whole

a moment, then chuckled. "You certainly think of everything, Commander Sinclair." With that, he stepped outside

she had already outlined her requirements. She asked him to

Edwin turned to Luther

task seriously and didn't waste any time. He stayed at the Ministry of

the Ministry of Infrastructure that evening, dealing with some business of his own. When he heard that Luther was still there, he sent someone to

to be dining with you tonight, my friend. Once my business is done, I'll be sure

chuckled in return. "What's keeping you