In the Qilin Hall, after all the ministers left, the expression on Ying Zheng's face immediately changed from serious to kind.
"Why haven't I heard you mention the cement brick road?"
What this meant was that he felt that Ran Fang was dishonest to him and wanted to hide his secrets from him.
It's not like Ying Zheng didn't understand how important road construction was. If Ran Fang didn't have a better way to build roads, he wouldn't force Ran Fang to think of one.
But Ran Fang clearly had it but was unwilling to tell him. This was a matter of trust.
Seeing his serious expression, Ran Fang remembered that Ying Zheng was also very enthusiastic about building roads.
The most famous one is the "Qin Zhidao", which starts from Linguang Palace in Shaanxi Province in the south and ends in Jiuyuan County, Baotou, Inner Mongolia in the north. This military passage with a length of more than 700 kilometers is the shortest route from Xianyang to the Yin Mountains in the north. the way.
Only Ying Zheng himself knows how much effort has been put into this.
Now that he heard that Ran Fang still had a way to build roads, how could he not feel happy?
After thinking about this, Ran Fang replied respectfully: "I just remembered it suddenly."
"I have never been in and out of Xianyang City before, so I don't know much about the conditions of the roads outside."
"We only planned to build a short-distance road to build a breeding farm, so we didn't tell His Majesty."
"This road construction method is more convenient, but the transportation of cement and bricks is also a big problem. If your Majesty wants to build a longer road, I am afraid that you cannot just use the cement factory in Xianyang City."
"Otherwise, transportation on the road will also be a big problem."
"So if Your Majesty wants to build a north-south road, he must first solve the problem of the cement plant."
Ran Fang directly told what Ying Zheng was thinking and what Ying Zheng wanted to do, which directly stared at Wei Liang, who didn't know about it at the beginning.
It was after Ying Zheng got the news that Ran Fang was going to build a road that he accidentally said it.
I didn't expect Ran Fang to be able to calculate this!
Even Ying Zheng was a little surprised and asked Meng Tian to guard the border all the time. Although he was relieved, he also knew that this was not a long-term solution.
If you want to completely make the frontier comfortable, you must conquer the Xiongnu. However, it is indeed a bit difficult due to the current strength of the Qin Dynasty. However, if a direct road can be built from Xianyang City, it will be more convenient to send troops.
"How did you know that I want to build a road connecting the north and the south?"
Although he spoke with a smile, the chill in his eyes showed that his heart was extremely uneasy at the moment, and he even wondered whether Ran Fang had an spy in the palace.
He also glanced at Wei Liang, as if he thought he had spread the news.
Ran Fang took the initiative to explain: "Your Majesty is overly worried. This matter is just my guess."
"If you want to get rich, build roads first. Everyone knows that His Majesty wants Da Qin to be rich, so building roads is the best way to solve Da Qin's current situation."
"And now that the Qin Dynasty has stabilized and Baiyue has surrendered, although there are many remnants, it won't be a problem if Xiang Yu sends troops."
"The biggest remaining threat is the Xiongnu in the north, but His Majesty has not sent troops for so many years. He is probably worried that the soldiers of Qin will not be able to defeat the brave and capable Xiongnu."
"Your Majesty was able to conquer the six countries back then, so why should you be afraid of these mere Huns? Now it's just that the time has not come yet."
"So, since His Majesty took the initiative to ask about road construction, I am afraid it is just to deal with the Huns. Therefore, the road construction will not be a short one. If so, Your Majesty can just give the order directly."
"The most likely reason is that His Majesty wants to know the specific method of building this cement brick road. If it is simple, it will be the greatest guarantee for sending troops to the Huns."
Ying Zheng was quite satisfied with this answer, and felt that Ran Fang was more to his liking.
The chill around him dissipated, and he asked again: "Is this cement brick road easy to pave?"
"Would it be faster if more cement plants were built along the road construction path?"
Listening to his eager words, it felt like he couldn't wait to trample the Huns under his feet.
Although Ran Fang didn't know how long it took Ying Zheng to build the Qin Zhi Road and how many soldiers and horses it took, but if he still builds the road according to that plan now, he is afraid that even using cement will not be an easy task.
"With all due respect, if Your Majesty wants to conquer the Huns in the north, the terrain along the way is complicated and the roads are steep. Even if you use cement brick roads, it shouldn't take too long."
"So, if Your Majesty is not in a hurry, you can build a cement factory along the road first. After the cement factories are built, it will not be too late to start paving the road."
"During this period, we can first let people explore the road to see which route is the most suitable for road construction. After all, the most important thing for road construction is to be smooth and straight."
"Now that His Majesty has decreed the abolition of corvee service, I believe that many people will be willing to participate in this matter. When the Qin Zhidao is completed, they will understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts."
Ying Zheng nodded, which was why he never issued an order to start building roads.
This road is too long. If we start building the road, we cannot stop. If so much manpower and material resources are used, I am afraid that the people will complain about Da Qin.
What he wanted to do has always been to make Daqin better, but in order to maintain this great ideal in his heart, he did many things that others could not understand.
Infamy is not important to him, but he doesn't want to be burdened with it. If there can be a peaceful way to resolve the conflict between the head of Guizhou and the officials, he is also very willing.
"Qin Zhidao?"
"It's a pretty good name, so let's call this road that."
Ran Fang was stunned for a moment. Did he choose this name himself?
After Ying Zheng finished speaking, he sighed slowly. He leaned on the back of the chair somewhat relaxedly, much more relaxed than the tense expression just now.
"You still understand people's hearts."
“If we want to be prosperous in this world, we must first have peace, and secondly, we must make the people happy.”
"It's a pity that no one understands me all these years."
As he spoke, he straightened his back again, as if the weakness just now was just an illusion.
Adult relaxation is only so short-lived.
Especially as an emperor, Ying Zheng must keep a alert heart at all times, for fear that if he accidentally relaxes, it will have an irreversible impact on Da Qin.
"Okay, then you will be responsible for Qin Zhidao's affairs."
"We'll find people to explore the route first. Once the route is determined, it won't be too late to build the cement plant. We can still afford to wait at this time."
Ran Fang couldn't help but admire Ying Zheng, how easily he could change in just a few seconds.
However, Ying Zheng, who was always in a tense situation, made him feel a little distressed. Managing a huge country was not such an easy task.
If given the chance, he would be willing to take Ying Zheng to relax and relieve the long-standing depression in his heart.
"Here."
"My lord, I will satisfy your Majesty."
