On the third day of February, a vast patrol team left Xianyang.
Ying Zheng abandoned Zhou rites and many etiquettes were simplified, including the Lu book etiquette. Lubu etiquette is a written system for the emperor's driving that integrates honor guards, military bands, dance performances, vehicle services, traffic safety, and public security.
Now the emperor's books are divided into Dajia, Fajia and Xiaojia. There are eighty-one auxiliary cars in the main car. When Ying Zheng went on patrol, it was the main car. You can imagine how difficult it was to choose the car that Ying Zheng was riding in among the eighty-one cars. No wonder Zhang Liang made a mistake in Bolangsha Middle passenger car. This is why "Your Majesty is here" later became a kind of respectful speech.
This time I wanted to keep everything simple, so I adopted the method of driving, which was still driving six, but the passenger car was only thirty-six, and the three ministers and nine ministers rode in a four-horse chariot.
The convoy headed southeast along Wuguan Road, passing through Lantian and Shangnan, and arrived at Nanyang County. Because Lantian and Shangnan are very close to Xianyang and belong to the inner history, I did not stop and went straight to Nanyang County.
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In nearly March, the convoy arrived at Wan County, the seat of Nanyang County.
In front of the gate of Wan County City, looking at the vast and majestic procession in front of me, which was even more spectacular than my motorcade, I frowned slightly, turned to Li Si and said: "I have decreed that all the counties and counties along the way, except officials, will None of the officials or the head of Guizhou are allowed to welcome him, and any offender will be severely punished without mercy!"
Li Si said yes and immediately gave the order.
Then he got off the carriage and walked forward slowly. One is to show that I am close to the people, and the other is to stand high and shoot accurately. If someone is assassinated, it will be too conspicuous to be a target...
Before they even got close, everyone was already shouting: "See you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty will live forever!"
When I got closer, I smiled and said loudly: "Excuse me, everyone. I have implemented the New Deal for several years, and I worry about the people of the world all the time! Now that the evil has been eliminated, and the world is prosperous, I want to know how the people of Qin are doing, but I don't want to miss it. Your farm workers, I feel so ashamed!"
Nanyang County Governor Noi Xiyue bowed and said: "Your Majesty, these people behind me, except for a few officials, are all craftsmen of Nanyang Jiangzuo Mansion and Nanyang Yetie Mansion. I heard that Your Majesty came here to inspect, and I came here to express my gratitude to Your Majesty!"
He said and presented a letter of thanks.
Qi Wan had already taken it and opened it. This letter of gratitude was over a foot long. On the right was a gratitude list, and on the left were the signatures of thousands of people. Some were straight, some were oblique, and there were even different styles of circles. These were people who didn’t know how to write. people replaced it.
I glanced at it, my face turned cold, and I said in a deep voice: "Noi Xiyue! You have done great service in governing one county and two governments. I wanted to reward you, but I didn't expect that you would force the craftsmen to write this so-called letter of thanks! Do you know your sin? !”
Noi Xiyue was startled and hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, this letter of thanks was indeed submitted voluntarily by the craftsmen. How dare I deceive Your Majesty? Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
Behind him, Tie Wu, the Lord Commander, and Nanyang General, He Xian, the Lord Commander of the Mansion, bowed and echoed: "Your Majesty, I testify that every statement made by Noh County Sheriff is true!"
Since Nanyang Yetie Mansion became the largest iron producer in the Qin Dynasty, Tiewu moved here directly to work. With Wuguan Road nearby, it only takes two days to go back and forth from Xianyang. As for He Xian, Qin II came to Nanyang County to build the Nanyang General's Mansion three years later and used local materials.
At this time, more than a thousand craftsmen behind him also expressed their support: "Your Majesty has brought us so many workmanship opportunities. Without Your Majesty, how would we be today?"
"Yes, if His Majesty hadn't ordered all the craftsmen to give them monthly money, how could we have been able to support our family except for a small amount of land at home!"
"Your Majesty's sage is unparalleled throughout the ages. We sincerely write this letter to express our gratitude. Please do not blame the county governor!"
"..."
As the voice grew louder, everyone bowed and shouted in unison: "We sincerely thank you, Your Majesty, please take note!"
I smiled slightly and said loudly: "I am the emperor. I work for the benefit of the world and the livelihood of the head of Guizhou, so I should do it! Why do I need to say thank you? You are all exempt from courtesy!"
Then he said to Noi Xiyue: "I almost mistakenly blamed a wise minister, I was wrong!"
Noh Xiyue said in fear: "I don't dare, your Majesty is wise!"
Everyone shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is holy! Your Majesty will live forever!"
After struggling at the city gate for a long time, I arrived at the official office accompanied by Noi Xiyue.
Seeing that the Sheriff's Mansion was not very luxurious, I nodded slightly. I just entered the city gate to test Noi Xiyue. Judging from everyone's reaction and the clean room, he should be a good official.
After sitting down, I spoke in approval: "Nian Xiyue, it seems that you have won the hearts of the people here, and I am very pleased. I misunderstood you at the city gate just now, and I hope you don't resent me."
Noi Xiyue said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I am so frightened that I dare not do this. As for the administration of officials, I dare not fail to fulfill my duties."
I waved my hand, and Qiwan presented him with an exquisite brush made of fine jade and wolf hair. It was engraved with the four characters "Li Wei Liang Chen" and seven small characters "Given by the Second Emperor of the Qin Dynasty".
"I prepared this pen for those officials who are honest and dedicated to serving the public. Along the way, I saw that the people of Nanyang County live a prosperous life. I deeply believe that you are the pillar of the country, so I will reward you with this pen."
Noi Xiyue immediately stood up and respectfully took the brush, then thanked him and said: "I am afraid, but I will live up to your Majesty's expectations."
I nodded and said with a smile: "Tomorrow I will go on a tour of the two mansions. I must not disturb the craftsmen or the head of Guizhou again."
After saying that, I went to the palace to rest.
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Early the next morning, accompanied by Noi Xiyue, Tie Wu, and He Xian, they first went to Nanyang Yetie Mansion for inspection.
Because we still use blast furnaces for iron-making, and I have vigorously developed the iron smelting industry, the entire Nanyang Iron and Steel Mansion covers an area of nearly 6,000 acres. Ying Zheng's choice of place was very thoughtful. It was close to the Baihe River in Wancheng, so it was convenient to get water. There were many rivers nearby, which made it easy to transport ore.
After going around in a circle, I am very satisfied. Now the scale of Nanyang Smelting Iron Mansion is large enough for the entire empire. The mines have been continuously searched, so there is no need to worry about the lack of ore for the time being.
Now that Yetiefu has stopped making muskets and turned to producing agricultural tools, Tiewu is worried about what to do with the conscripted craftsmen.
I thought about it and asked, "Are they building different parts according to my instructions?"
Tiewu cupped his hands and said: "Exactly, according to His Majesty's instructions, no one knows what others are building. Just in case, I deliberately gathered people from the same place together to build the same part."
I nodded and praised: "You did a good job. In this case, there is nothing to worry about. Just send them all back to other places. Currently, the only one who can make muskets is Nanyang Yetie Mansion. Even if they notice something, it will be difficult. If you copy it, just give me a warning before leaving."
Tie Wu cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise! I obey your orders."
After handling this matter, I went to see the Nanyang Jiangzuo Mansion. It was also prosperous under He Xian's governance, and there was nothing to say.
