Daily Life In Qin Dynasty

"Your Majesty, Nanjun has sent me a memorial."

"let it go!"

"Here!"

Zhao Gao respectfully put down a scroll of bamboo slips and stepped out lightly.

After Ying Zheng finished processing a volume of memorials, he opened the memorials just sent by Zhao Gaoxin and took a look. But this glance instantly made Ying Zheng's originally serious face smile.

"There is news from Nanjun that [winter wheat] has matured, and the average yield per mu exceeds two dan. In this way, our Great Qin will no longer have to worry about famine in the future!"

Ying Zheng put the memorial aside. Ge Nie, who was beside Ying Zheng, glanced at it, his eyes flashed, and then he cupped his hands towards Ying Zheng and said, "I would like to congratulate the king."

"Haha~~"

Ying Zheng chuckled, and it could be seen that he was indeed in a good mood.

Then Ying Zheng seemed to think of something, and then asked again: "When does Mr. Gai plan to leave? I might as well throw a farewell banquet for you."

"I only want to travel light and simple on this trip, so I won't bother Your Majesty."

"That's fine."

Ying Zheng obviously understood Gai Nie's character, so he didn't force it. He just said: "Before Mr. Gai leaves Qin, do you want to go to Hanzhong and his party?"

Gai Nie nodded: "Yes."

Ying Zheng smiled and said: "In that case, please ask Mr. Gai to help me escort someone along the way, and let's go to Hanzhong together!"

Gai Nie did not refuse, but simply cupped his hands and said, "I accept your order."

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"Report to the king that the Korean envoy has arrived."

While Gai Nie was talking to Ying Zheng, he saw a guard walking quickly from outside the palace and respectfully reporting to Ying Zheng.

As for South Korea sending an 'envoy' to visit, someone had obviously informed Ying Zheng in advance, so when he heard the news, Ying Zheng was not surprised. He just calmed down his expression and said solemnly.

"Xuan!"

"Here!"

Two quarters of an hour later.

The Korean envoys and dozens of Qin ministers who were used to "fill the stage" gathered in Xianyang Palace.

"The King of Qin has arrived."

Following a high-pitched shout from the palace guard, the ministers and the envoys arriving from South Korea bowed and saluted: "I will see you, Your Majesty."

"No gift!"

A majestic voice came from the throne, and everyone raised their heads.

The next second.

Ying Zheng saw Han Fei, and Han Fei also saw Ying Zheng.

"Han Fei, we meet again."

"Han Fei was also surprised."

A few years ago, the internal power struggle in Xianyang was in a dangerous period, and Ying Zheng had just ascended the throne and had neither military power nor political power in his hands.

So after reading the article "Five Mosquitoes" written by Han Fei, Ying Zheng was deeply impressed by Han Fei's talent and took the risk to secretly visit South Korea with the intention of recruiting Han Fei for his own use.

At the beginning, Han Fei's 'Legalism' and Ying Zheng's 'powerful royal way' were a perfect match. Unfortunately, Han Fei's identity was not an ordinary scholar, but the ninth son of the Korean royal family.

Although Han Fei also hopes to spread his "Legalist Thoughts" throughout the world and create a "ninety-nine" world.

But the world he hopes to establish is the world of South Korea, not the world of Qin.

So Han Fei could only refuse the olive branch offered by Ying Zheng.

The failure to recruit Han Fei also made Ying Zheng feel disappointed for a time.

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Mr. Mo appeared.

If Han Fei's "Legalist Thought" can help Ying Zheng govern the world better.

So what Mr. Mo brings is to launch a dimensionality reduction attack on this era directly from the era level.

As the saying goes, when you have a new love, you will naturally forget the old love.

Ever since he got Lord Mo, Ying Zheng had almost forgotten Han Fei. Unexpectedly, just when the Qin State was about to implement the plan to unify the world, Han Fei took the initiative to come to Ying Zheng.

Last time we met.

Han Fei and Ying Zheng could still be called 'friends', but now, in just a few short years, they have already taken completely opposite positions.

Regarding this, even Han Fei could only sigh that things are impermanent.

"Today you follow Zhou etiquette and represent South Korea as an envoy to Qin. What are you doing?"

Ying Zheng spoke again, with no emotion in his tone.

Although Ying Zheng still has some friendship with Han Fei, this friendship between the two is completely worth mentioning at the national level.

As for why at this critical moment, Ying Zheng is still willing to receive the South Korean envoy.

This is mainly due to some etiquette left over from the Zhou Dynasty.

The Zhou Dynasty implemented the "feudal system", in which each vassal state was enfeoffed and autonomous, but nominally they were under the unified jurisdiction of the Zhou Dynasty.

So in this case, if there were conflicts among the vassal states in the Zhou Dynasty, although they could also lead their troops to war, after the war, the defeated could redeem prisoners, soldiers, and even prisoners from the victors through ransom. own life and rights.

And this kind of war game, which sounds a bit like "children's play house", continued even throughout the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period after the collapse of the Zhou royal family.

This is one of the reasons why the Qin State has clearly dispatched troops to directly destroy South Korea, but still has to receive Han Fei with courtesy before the war.

"Han Fei wants to introduce someone to the king."

When he heard Ying Zheng mentioning business, Han Fei straightened his expression, raised his hands and said.

"Oh? Who?"

"A master from the Mohist family, he has a gift that he wants to present to the king."

"Mo Family!"

Ying Zheng thought for a moment, and suddenly remembered the six-fingered black man he met in Hanzhong before, and said: "Then let him be admitted to the palace!"

It didn't take long.

I saw an unattractive man walking into Xianyang Palace.

"The villain Zheng Guo, please see the King of Qin."

"No gift."

Ying Zheng said calmly: "What gift do you want to give to me?"

"The villain spent ten years traveling through the mountains, rivers and waterways of the Seven Kingdoms, and finally worked hard to obtain a treasure map that can make the Qin Kingdom stronger, so I am here to present it to the king today."

As Zheng Guo spoke, he slowly took out an animal skin roll from his arms and presented it respectfully with both hands.

"Treasure map? Submit it."

Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and then said majestically.

After receiving the order, the chamberlain Zhao Gao immediately stepped in front of Zheng Guo. After taking the treasure map from the other party's hand, he first checked to make sure it was harmless, and then respectfully handed it to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng opened it and took a look, his eyes suddenly condensed.

What is drawn on this ‘treasure map’ is nothing else but a map of Qin’s mountains, rivers and water conservancy.

It's just that compared to the original topographic map, this 'treasure map' has an additional artificially opened 'water channel'.

If Mr. Mo were here at this moment, he would definitely be able to tell at a glance that the canal painted on this 'treasure map' is the famous 'Zheng Guo Canal' in later generations.

But I don’t know if it’s because of the flapping wings of his little butterfly, or because this world is not official history in the first place.

Logically speaking.

The construction of this 'Zheng Guo Canal' should have started more than ten years ago, but now it has been delayed until now before it was dedicated to the King of Qin by the plumber in front of him.

Although Ying Zheng is not proficient in water conservancy engineering, he can still see that if the 'water canal' marked above is opened, it will be enough to make the Qin country thousands of miles more fertile land in an instant.

Looking at the map in his hand, Ying Zheng closed his eyes slightly and thought for a long time.

Zheng Guo below saw that Ying Zheng was silent. Although his face showed no abnormality, there was already a layer of fine beads of sweat on his palms due to nervousness.

The 'treasure map' Zheng presented to Ying Zheng was of course true. If Qin could follow the plan on this map and successfully open up this canal, it would be enough to create thousands of miles of fertile land out of thin air.

But Zheng Guo's original intention in presenting this treasure map was not really for Qin's benefit.

Zheng Guo Canal is a huge project.

If Ying Zheng decides to start building this canal, even with the current national power of Qin, a huge part of manpower and material resources will be involved.

This way.

Qin's attack on South Korea will inevitably be delayed.

This is Yan Dan's plan.

That's right.

The waterworker "Zheng Guo" from the Mohist family in front of him was not someone invited by Han Fei, but Prince Dan of Yan State took the initiative to give him to Han Fei before Han Fei went on his mission.

As the saying goes, pulling one hair affects the whole body.

Based on the current geographical location of South Korea, if Qin really launches troops against South Korea, it is impossible for other countries to completely stay out of the matter.

Therefore, since Qin State mobilized troops to operate on the border of South Korea, not only South Korea itself, but also several countries near South Korea such as Yan, Zhao, Wei, Qi... have expressed great concern about Qin State's actions.

I do not know how long it has been.

finally.

Ying Zheng said: "This... is indeed a 'treasure map'. Zheng Guo, I am very satisfied with the gift you presented me. What reward do you want?"

Hearing Ying Zheng's speech, Zheng Guo, who was already nervous and had sweaty palms, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then decisively saluted Ying Zheng and said: "A villain does not need rewards. The biggest wish of a villain in this life is to see the villain. This 'treasure map' drawn by man can be successfully constructed."

"So Zheng Guo begged the King of Qin to personally supervise the work and complete this project."

Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes, took a deep look at Zheng Guo, nodded slowly, and said: "In that case, I will follow your wish and leave this matter to your supervision. When the time comes, I will send People are helping you, but don’t let me down.”

Zheng Guo was overjoyed immediately and quickly thanked him: "Thank you so much, King Qin, little man."

Completed the matter of Zheng Guo.

Ying Zheng turned to look at Han Fei again and said, "Han Fei, you are visiting me on behalf of South Korea and you gave me such a great gift just after we met. What do you want?"

Han Fei smiled and said: "The King of Qin misunderstood. The gift just now was just a greeting gift for Han Fei to take the liberty of visiting the King of Qin during this trip, and this one is the gift I really want to give to the King of Qin."

After saying that, Han Fei also reached out and took out a scroll from his arms and asked the chamberlain to present it to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng opened the scroll.

The word "Cun Han" caught his eye, and Ying Zheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

And when Ying Zheng carefully read the entire content recorded on the scroll, he was silent for a long time, and then slowly sighed: "Sir's talent is really admirable by everyone!"

With a faint smile on his lips, Han Fei bowed humbly and said, "I'm so ashamed of myself."

Ying Zheng said: "Sir, you really don't want to join hands with me."

Han Fei didn't answer.

See this.

Ying Zheng didn't say much anymore, and just said: "Sir, I will seriously consider your words. During this period, sir, you can stay in Qin for the time being and take a look around Qin at will, which can be regarded as a taste of our Qin country." Mountain and river scenery.”

"Today's court meeting ends here! Retreat!"

"Your Majesty, please leave!"

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