After everyone left, Zhang Han and I sat down again. Zhang Han motioned for the servants to bring a cup of hot tea.
I smiled and said to Zhang Han: "Colonel Zuo just said that the weather is not cold enough to turn water into ice, but it is freezing cold in this room."
Zhang Han quickly stood up and bowed his head and said, "I deserve to die. I will order people to light more furnaces."
I waved my hand for him to sit down: "Don't be nervous, I was just kidding, Xianyang Palace is almost the same."
Zhang Han replied: "Thank you, Your Highness. There are about 400,000 people here in the entire Lishan Mountain. Although most of them are prisoners, I really couldn't bear to watch them freeze to death, so all the fire starters that could be collected nearby were burned. It's almost done, I wonder if they can survive this winter...I made a mistake, please forgive me, Your Highness."
After listening to Zhang Han's words, I kind of understood why he was able to lead an invincible army of prisoners. Being able to serve as the left school commander for the construction of the imperial tomb, and being able to fight for the generals was indeed unique.
"Is there any word for "Zuo Xiaoling"? I asked.
"I came from a humble background and did not take any title."
"Then I'll just call you Zhang Han. Colonel Zuo seems unfamiliar."
Zhang Han cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for not giving up."
I smiled helplessly and said, "Don't always thank me."
Zhang Han hesitated and said, "Yes."
"Zhang Han, can you tell me about your situation?" I said straight to the point.
"My past is ordinary and not humane. If Your Highness really wants to hear it, I will be bold." Zhang Han replied after being stunned.
Later, during Zhang Han's narration, I roughly understood his life experience, and I couldn't help but sigh with emotion. There are too few records about such a person in history books.
Zhang Han was born in the land of Hexi, and his ancestors' family background was originally quite good. However, the land of Hexi is located on a plateau. No matter which country occupied by Qin and Wei, they would always have a commanding view of the other country. It has always been the main battlefield between Qin and Wei.
Since the land of Hexi was captured by Wei in the 17th year of King Lie of Zhou Dynasty, five "Battles of Hexi" have occurred. The first three times ended in Qin's defeat. It was not until Qin Xiaogong's period that Shang Yang's reforms greatly increased Qin's national power. Only after the fourth "Battle of Hexi" did the land of Hexi be recovered. After that, the Wei State attacked Hexi for the fifth time, but ultimately failed to defeat the Qin State. From then on, the land of Hexi was officially assigned to the Qin State and has not changed hands again until today.
When Zhang Han was born, he was already the first emperor of the country for ten years - it was still the tenth year of the Qin Dynasty, and his family was already impoverished. When he was twelve years old, his father was killed in a small-scale war against Wei State. He did not obtain a title for his military exploits, and his mother died soon after. In this way, Zhang Han chose to join the Qin army when he was desperate. This year also happened to be the fall of Wei.
Later, Zhang Han followed Wang Jian and participated in the attack on Yan and Dai. He received a knighthood for his military exploits and was named Zuo Zhonghou under the general Shaofu, responsible for the dredging of Ling Canal. However, due to continuous heavy rains, the dredging progress was slow, resulting in delays in the construction period. He was impeached by the imperial censor. The First Emperor was angry and charged him with being the chief of the village of Lishan. At that time, the First Emperor was still immersed in the fantasy of immortality and had no plans for the construction of the Lishan Mausoleum. Not that much attention was paid to it, and there were only about 200,000 civilians.
Later, Zuo Xiaoling was also deprived of his official position due to his crime. Zhang Han was immersed in the army and learned many ways of leading troops. He was very good at managing the civilians who built Lishan Mountain and made the best progress. Therefore, he was appointed Zuo Xiaoling, which he has done to this day.
After listening to Zhang Han's words, I couldn't help but lament how difficult life is. A person like this who can leave his name in the history books has such a tragic fate.
I then asked: "What do you think about the way of using soldiers?"
Zhang Han smiled bitterly: "I only served as a pawn with General Wang Jian for a few days. The rest of the time I spent fighting in the army. I can only say that I have some understanding of the art of military use, but if I say that I am proficient, I may be guilty of deceiving His Highness."
After listening to Zhang Han's words, I nodded. He is indeed a useful talent. Unfortunately, when he emerged, the world was already at war, and he met Qin Er, a bastard, and Zhao Gao, a treacherous minister. It was possible for Qin to survive for a while. It can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous.
Zhang Han hesitated for a moment and asked: "I wonder what kind of tool your highness just made the pulley. Why have I never heard of it?"
I smiled and said, "It's just a gadget I made when I had nothing to do. I just don't know if it will be helpful to you."
As soon as I finished speaking, two people walked in holding my drawings and a wooden pulley, one of whom was Gong Sujin. After the two saluted, Gong Shujin was the first to speak excitedly: "Your Highness, Xiaoren and He Xian carefully studied your Highness's drawings and models, and made a model out of wood. They hoisted a basket of soil according to the pulley set drawn by Your Highness's drawings. , it is indeed extremely labor-saving. However, when the villain wanted to use heavier stones for the experiment, the pulley could not withstand it and broke directly. His Highness had previously mentioned using iron to make it, and he asked Colonel Zuo to make a decision."
After hearing this, Zhang Han wondered: "Is it really such a wonderful thing?" Then he realized and saluted me quickly: "I have no doubts about His Highness's intention. Please forgive me, Your Highness, and I will explain the matter to the Chief Iron Officer."
I waved my hand to indicate it was okay, and then said to Gong Shujin, "That's very good."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for bringing such a miraculous thing, which will definitely speed up the construction of Lishan Mausoleum." Gongshu Jin said gratefully, and then looked at the other person beside him: "Your Highness, Zuo Xiaoling, why is this person's name? He is a craftsman in Xiaorenfang. , has a lot of research on the art of mechanisms, is proficient in the "Mo Jing", and also played a vital role in the experiment of the pulley. The villain kindly asks His Highness, Zuo Xiaoling, to let He Xian assist the villain. "
The Lishan Mausoleum is the tomb of the First Emperor. Li Si took the lead in designing it. The Shaofu will be responsible for drawing the drawings and handing them over to the Lishan Workshop to guide the construction on site according to the drawings.
Different parts of the project have different workshops, and each workshop has a workshop owner. The drawings are only available to the workshop owner among the craftsmen and officials above Zhang Han and responsible for the construction of the mausoleum. Civilians, petty officials, and unrelated personnel are not eligible. You see, if you are found out, you will have to implicate the entire village or village. After all, it is impossible for Ying Zheng to leave a tomb robbing guide to the world... That's why Gongshu Jin made such a request.
However, I was surprised by Gongshu Jin's request, so I couldn't help but ask: "Aren't you a descendant of Gongshu Jin? He Xian is proficient in the "Mo Jing", could it be...?" It's not my fault that I'm curious, Gongshu Jia specializes in mechanical skills, and the Mohists see One of the family's skills is also the art of organization. The conflicts between the two families have eased slightly since they "stick to the old rules", but they can't be said to be harmonious.
When Gongshu Jin heard what I said, a look of embarrassment flashed across his face, and he replied: "Your Highness, the villain is indeed a member of the Gongshu family, and is the current head of the family. But He Xian is not a member of the Moh family, and what's more, "Mo The Sutra does indeed have profound attainments in names, words, explanations, reasons, principles, and categories.
I don’t dare to deceive Your Highness, the villain has ordered everyone in the Gongshu family to study 6 Mohist masterpieces including "The Sutra", "The Sutra", "The Sutra I", "The Suo Suo", "The Sutra", "The Sutra" and so on.
In addition, when His Highness drew the pulley, He Xian had already recognized it as a pulley, but he was not sure. Moreover, because of his low status, he has not reported it to His Highness. I hope Your Highness will forgive me. "
Gong Shujin’s words shocked me. He Xian actually knew this was a pulley? Is he also a time traveler?
