An official reported: "Crown Prince, right in the midst of the autumn harvest, the Heiling Reservoir's dam has burst, submerging the downstream crops and causing thousands of people to be displaced and homeless!"
The Crown Prince frowned and looked at the reporting official: "Heiling Reservoir has only been built for three years, with sturdy construction. How could this happen?"
Mu Yan looked over the expressions of the assembled ministers while the reporting official continued, "Recently, there have been torrential rains in Heiling, with an increasing water volume upstream, the reservoir couldn't withstand the pressure, and so..."
The Crown Prince's expression grew grave; this was the most challenging issue he had faced since serving as regent.
The ministers all voiced their own opinions, offering various suggestions.