"How was it? Did you learn a lot here today?" I said to Taoyao with a smile.
After getting along with each other for a period of time, Taoyao became more familiar with me and became less reserved when we were together.
"Returning to Your Majesty, I am so impressed by Your Majesty. I find it unbelievable that the earth is like a bullet."
I got up and walked out: "I'm going back to Xianyang Palace, and I'm going to meet you for a walk together."
Tao Yao bowed slightly and followed me all the way out of Jiang Zuo Mansion and walked towards Basi Terrace.
Jiangzuo's Mansion is next to the south gate of Xianyang, and Ba's Terrace is southwest of Xianyang Palace. We went back along the main road of Xianyang City. Although Xianyang City is small, you can walk almost anywhere from north to south in half an hour. It was past the curfew time, and there was no one on the road. The doors and windows of every house were closed, and occasionally the lights of some wealthy people shone through the cracks in the doors onto the street.
The August night was already a bit chilly. The full moon in the sky covered Xianyang City with a layer of silver gauze. Even the stars in the sky were much sparser. The scenery on the road could be seen clearly. Meng He led a dozen people The Imperial Guard followed behind, holding torches.
As I walked, I complained: "The dirt roads in the city are already in such bad condition, and the bluestone road on the main road is still so painful to walk on! It seems that road repairs cannot be delayed."
Tao Yao's voice sounded from behind: "Your Majesty, the roads in the city are pretty good. After taking a trip to the Western Region, I feel that Xianyang is truly the best city in the world!"
"Oh?" I looked back at her: "Why, are the roads of the Western Regions countries not as good as Xianyang?"
Tao Yao shook his head: "It's far from the best! The east is fine, but if you go to the west, there are no bluestone paving roads, and there is little rain all year round. You will be covered in dust when you walk there, and there will be a few dust blows from time to time."
"Hahaha, we have to compare with the good ones, not the bad ones. I will arrange the road construction in a few days. Now that the land in the city is limited, we need to build some markets outside the city. Xianyang City is also It’s time to expand. Envoys should be sent from the Western Regions next spring, and we can’t let them underestimate the Qin Dynasty.”
Taoyao responded softly from behind. I looked back at her and waved: "Come forward, there is no one else here, I have to look back at you."
Taoyao paused, said yes, walked forward a few steps, and walked side by side with me.
"You just said you don't believe that the earth is like a projectile?"
Tao Yao smiled slightly: "I really can't believe it. However, your Majesty's words always come true, so I have to believe it."
"Hahaha." I responded happily: "I have too many things to do, so I am in a hurry, but I can't be in a hurry. When the late emperor was alive, the people's power was exhausted, but after four years in office, things improved slightly. Even though In this way, a Northern Expedition has consumed almost a year's income. Now I dare not act rashly and can only do something less radical."
Tao Yao nodded and avoided the topic of Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty has done a good job. I believe that your Majesty can govern Da Qin into the best country in the world."
"That's right." Taoyao raised her head: "Your Majesty Taiwei will get married soon."
I raised my eyebrows: "How do you know?"
"Yesterday, a woman with quite outstanding appearance went to my cloth shop to buy some Sichuan brocade. I happened to be there, so we chatted for a while, and then I found out that she was the wife of Lord Taiwei."
I said helplessly: "I have already told Zhang Han. Since I gave him the marriage, he can go to the Shaofu for everything he needs. Why did he ask Lin Xiao to buy Shu brocade?"
Tao Yao smiled and said: "The people promoted by your Majesty are all like the Taiwei. They deeply feel the kindness of your Majesty in knowing the situation, and naturally they are not willing to trouble your Majesty with trivial matters anymore."
I turned slightly sideways and said curiously: "Except for Zhang Han and Gongshu Jin, there seems to be no one I have promoted that you know, right? Why do you say that?"
A heartfelt smile broke out on Tao Yao's face, and she whispered softly: "There's also Baba!"
I chuckled and joked: "Thank you for remembering me."
Taoyao's face turned red and she didn't answer.
I raised my hand and pointed: "We're here, go back and have a rest."
Tao Yao bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please rest early. I will leave." She turned around and walked towards the city. Meng He had already said hello, and the officials were waiting.
Looking at Tao Yao's back, I shook my head and walked slowly towards Xianyang Palace with Meng He and the forbidden troops hiding in the dark.
Thinking of having to argue with those old stubborns about the academy tomorrow, I couldn't help but feel dizzy.
They were conquering the Huns some time ago, and the court was quite honest. It had only been quiet for a few days, and people started talking about the Academy again, and the leader was Yu He. He went to Linzi a few days ago and found that some people there were using various county schools to build momentum for the reconstruction of Jixia Academy. He felt that these people wanted to use Jixia Academy to summon the souls of the old Qi, so he went to court meetings twice after returning. Remonstrance was given to close the county schools.
Although this old guy has a straight temper, he has a very good brain. Now he doesn't blame Ying Zheng and just moved Shang Yang out, which makes me feel headache.
Although King Huiwen killed Shang Yang, and although many Qin people still complain about him, no one has ever dared to say that King Shang's law was abolished.
The previous changes to the military and industrial nobility system and the revision of the "Qin Code" have not deviated from the five cores of legality, farming, talents, utilitarianism and state intervention. In addition, my new policies are indeed very effective. Bai Tu also gave me a foothold in the DPRK. No big opinions.
But when it comes to the "Five Skills of Controlling the People", these people seem to be particularly sensitive. Fortunately, Yu He stands up for them, and so far no one has taken the initiative to stand up and advise Yu He.
As for Yu He, like Li Si, he was an outsider and had been an official for more than 20 years. He had no children and only had one daughter. He was married to Neishi Han and had never been back from Shu. On weekdays, when he and his wife were in Xianyang, they were neither party nor quarrelsome. Only when he thought something was wrong, he would fight to the end and would not give up. Many people in the court both loved and hated him.
I asked Meng He to investigate the situation of his trip to Linzi, and I didn't find that he had close contacts with anyone. I thought he was really thinking about Da Qin.
I originally wanted to deal with this in advance, and wait until the first scientific examination begins in two years, so that they can naturally shut their mouths after seeing the results of the academy, but I didn't expect that even Li Si would be affected now.
Li Si's words today must have been spoken after careful consideration, otherwise with his current character, he would not have chosen to be the first person to stand out.
I sighed softly: "Since I can't delay it any longer, let me conquer you old stubborns with my eloquence!"
Walking into the palace gate, looking at the full moon in the sky, it will be August 15th in a few days, but it is a pity that people in the Qin Dynasty cannot celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival...
After returning home, I called Feng Si and ordered him to prepare all the wedding items according to the Taiwei's regulations and send them to the Taiwei's mansion tomorrow. If the marriage I gave you was done poorly, wouldn’t it be a loss of face for me...
He also ordered Qiwan to find a miter, reviewed the report for a while, and then went to bed. Tomorrow there will be a drama of verbal battles with ministers...
