"Okay - good boy, if he dares to let you down in the future, you can come to the eldest mother to see if I don't settle the score with him..."
That's what she said, but she was not ambiguous at all about taking a concubine for her eldest grandson. As soon as Wang Nan walked away, he told the First Emperor about it. Hearing this, the First Emperor couldn't help but be stunned, and then smiled and shook his head.
"He is a smart child..."
As he spoke, he quietly put a list he had just drawn up into his sleeve.
Since the child is so knowledgeable, we should comply with her wishes and give one to Ying'er first. As for who to accept, is it Li Shu or Wei Weiyang? Is there any difference?
They are all from innocent homes. People have seen them and they are all good at giving birth.
Of course, at this time, Zhao Ying did not know that he was about to take another beautiful concubine, and it was the cold beauty Li Shu who was cold and cold all day long and did not give him a good look.
Because he asked Zhang Liang to prepare for the minor imperial examination for many days and officially started. For this reason, His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun, who is as humble as a valley and polite to the virtuous corporal, is personally in charge.
However, there was really nothing to do in the liberal arts examination. After showing his face, he went to the martial arts examination.
Compared to the liberal arts exam, it's more lively here.
Although they have gone through one round of selection in the imperial examination, there are still many good players left, who can at least be regarded as "skilled in bow and horse, and quite brave".
But when it comes to the art of war, it is actually lackluster.
If we really measure it, many people are not even as good as his original 3,000 recruits. After all, the art of war is still a scarce resource in this era.
Many people keep it secret. Even if it is by chance and you are lucky enough to get a copy or a half of it, without the guidance of a famous teacher, it will be difficult to figure it out.
After all, not everyone is a monster like Han Xin.
Zhao Ying doesn't mind it either. When he recruits talented people, what he wants is of course talent, but also personality. In this era, having a name that is open-minded, courteous and virtuous, or someone who is benevolent, loving, and kind to the people is sometimes more effective than talent.
How did Uncle Liu Huang make his fortune back then?
That's the importance of reputation.
With these characters, even if the situation really gets out of hand, you can still gather a group of people to follow you to compete in the world.
Of course, even in the prosperous age of Balance, having such a reputation would bring endless benefits.
After a busy day, when the small scientific examination for recruiting talents organized by him was completed, it was almost evening. Zhao Ying ordered a banquet for the candidates and arranged for the candidates to stay in the examination hall.
"Thank you all the wise men for not being humble and working tirelessly to come to Xianyang to take part in this recruitment examination. I have nothing else to repay. Please prepare water and wine for everyone to enjoy..."
Zhao Ying has a gentle smile, modesty and courtesy, which makes people feel like spring breeze.
"Thank you, Your Highness——"
Everyone stood up and returned the greeting respectfully.
I feel that my visit was indeed not in vain. The emperor's eldest grandson is indeed as good as the legend. He is a courteous, virtuous, unparalleled benevolence and a humble gentleman.
Zhao Ying didn't stay long. He drank a glass of water and wine with him as a token gesture, then took Zhui Gu and went straight home.
Back home, everything was as usual. Zhao Gao still lowered his hands and waited quietly outside the house, leading his horse to kick the horse. The little girl still flew over to him as always, hanging on his lap, waiting for him to hold her. .
Xin Guang and Xin Kuo still didn't come. He probably followed Chun Yuyue to the Xishuishui Cottage in the west of the city.
The second brother was still a little in awe when he saw him.
But Zhao Ying always felt that something was not right, but he kept finding something was wrong. It was not until his eyes fell on Li Shu that he found the crux.
This girl didn't give me a cold face today, and even looked at me a little dodgeily?
dodge--
Putting this word on Li Shu made him feel an indescribable sense of disobedience.
What's going on? Could this girl have done something bad behind my back?
He glanced at Li Shu suspiciously again. As a result, not only did the girl not roll her eyes at him, she even blushed slightly...
Hey--
It’s so rare, it’s an eye-opener!
Therefore, while he was eating, he couldn't help but look at Li Shu a few more times, thinking that if Li Shu in such a mood was willing to change into black...
Ahem.
Eat, eat.
With the new large ship, the First Emperor was in a good mood and uplifted. He felt that he was one step closer to completing the immortal's goal, and his confidence in finding the elixir of life again was strengthened.
He immediately appointed Zuo Jian, a Shaofu official responsible for supervising the construction of new ships, as Zhou Mu, and went to the shipbuilding workshop in Haikou, Minzhong County to build warships according to the new shipbuilding drawings.
"Ying'er, I want to send troops to Yingzhou..."
The First Emperor looked at the chart that Xu Fu presented last time and slowly placed his finger on the location of Yingzhou.
"Follow the instructions of the immortals, educate the people, and benevolent in the inner world, so as to seek the opportunity of immortality..."
Zhao Ying:......
He nodded vigorously.
"Okay - I hope that my eldest father will seek the medicine of immortality as soon as possible, so that he will never grow old and enjoy immortal blessings forever. When the time comes, my country and the Qin Dynasty will be eternal and prosperous for thousands of generations, and my grandchildren can also hide under the wings of my eldest father. Now, let’s live peacefully and happily as the emperor’s eldest grandson…”
The temptation of immortality is too great. Not to mention in this era, not even in the subsequent dynasties, few people can resist it. Those ordinary people want to live in seclusion in the mountains and achieve immortality through hard practice, let alone the supreme king who holds power?
I can't help it.
If he dared to persuade without showing any appreciation, the good situation he had managed to get into before would be ruined in an instant. For this old man whose life is declining, it is better to have hope than no hope for this kind of thing.
Come on and look for it.
When Yingzhou is conquered and still cannot obtain the elixir of immortality, it means that the scope of the grace to educate the people is not enough and fails to meet the requirements of the immortals, then continue -
Anyway, there are so many islands and such a large territory, it is really not possible, but we can still cross the ocean.
Create a Da Qin version of the empire on which the sun never sets.
When the First Emperor heard this, he couldn't help laughing and pointed at Zhao Ying with his finger.
"You're a worthless brat. You're not a son of a man. Day by day, you don't want to share the burden for your elder father, so you just want to hide under his wings and be lazy..."
Zhao Ying was happy.
"Father, you are going to be immortal soon, I can't be lazy for a few days..."
The First Emperor looked at Zhao Ying seriously.
"Ying'er, don't worry. When the time comes, my eldest father will ask someone to find an elixir of immortality for you no matter what, so that you can accompany my eldest father and watch our Great Qin live forever and live forever..."
Not to mention, Zhao Ying was really moved.
After all, when he said this, the First Emperor was really sincere and wanted to live forever with his eldest grandson. Even the beauties in his harem and even his dozen uncles may not be able to get this treatment.
"Who do you think is better to send to Yingzhou this time..."
I don't know whether he was used to asking Zhao Ying's opinions or wanted to test the eldest grandson's current level. The First Emperor put his hands on his back and stood in front of a huge sea chart that was enlarged to scale, looking at the islands marked Yingzhou with his eyes. Shen Ning.
Zhao Ying had already deduced this. He pondered for a moment and then said in a deep voice.
"My fourth uncle is honest and filial, gentle, courteous, thrifty, and has a benevolent heart. He is also my father's biological son. I can go to Yingzhou on my father's behalf to educate the barbarians and benefit the place..."
When the First Emperor heard this, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.
After all, what the Immortal wants is to educate the people and benefit overseas. My son, who is slightly less capable but has a gentle temperament, is indeed a very good candidate.
"good--"
The First Emperor looked at Zhao Ying and became more and more satisfied. The child's employment and decisions were becoming more and more thoughtful and meticulous, and they were in line with his own wishes.
"Who can help -"
"Xu Fu has gone to sea many times and has rich experience. He also has experience in contact with immortals and local barbarians. He can be a leader..."
Having said this, Zhao Ying pondered for a while before hesitatingly said.
"The new martial arts examiner Tan Hua Longqie has excellent martial arts and is familiar with the art of war. He can be a school captain. Fan Kuai, his grandson's subordinate, is loyal, brave, courageous and careful. He can be a bodyguard and accompany him as a bodyguard..."
The First Emperor naturally knew that Fan Kuai was the most trusted commander of his own bodyguards under his eldest grandson.
Seeing him sacrificing his life without hesitation to protect his fourth uncle Gao, he couldn't help but feel good and said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
…
Young Master Gao never thought that after Young Master Jiang Lu, he would be the second young master to be reused by the First Emperor. After receiving the order, he was overjoyed.
When he learned that it was recommended by his eldest nephew, he felt even more grateful and rushed to the eldest son's house in person to express his thanks to Zhao Ying.
"It was my fourth uncle who was kind, honest, kind and kind that earned him the recognition of my eldest father. My nephew dare not take the credit..."
Zhao Ying stood up happily and joked while personally adding tea and water to his fourth uncle.
"Speaking of which, this trip to Yingzhou was not only dangerous and difficult, but also took a long time. My fourth aunt does not blame my nephew for being talkative, and I am very grateful..."
The young master smiled and waved his hand.
"Although your fourth aunt is a bit trivial in daily life, she is also a general person. She is not as unbearable as you said-"
Having said this, he calmed down and said seriously.
"Although I am much older than you, I have no experience in governing the country. You have been with your eldest father for a long time and have experience in governing Hexi County. Therefore, before coming here this time, your aunt repeatedly told me that I must I would like to ask you for advice on how to deal with it when you get there..."
Zhao Ying didn't expect that the gossipy fourth aunt who was chasing him every day, nagging, and urging him to match her precious daughter, would actually have such insight.
"Fourth Aunt is so complimentary——"
Zhao Ying smiled and said politely, and immediately asked someone to take the pen, ink, paper and inkstone. In front of the fourth uncle, he drew a local map with his own hands and introduced the local landforms in detail.
When I was studying in my previous life, my blood was not cold yet. I ate cold steamed buns by myself. I also gave advice every day and worried about the sufferings of the people in the world. He stays up all night talking about national affairs. I even compared the map with several college roommates and carefully deduced the possibility of landing operations countless times.
It's a pity that it is of no use.
Unexpectedly, after traveling through time, it would still be useful one day.
He sighed in his heart and kept moving his hands.
However, he did not dare to go into too much detail. After all, more than two thousand years have passed. Who knows how much the landscape will change? But I think it's pretty much the same, basically there shouldn't be much difference.
"Yingzhou is an isolated island overseas. It lacks contact with the outside world and is remote and backward. You should not encounter any decent resistance when you go there. On the contrary, the management of the island after landing requires special attention..."
Looking at Young Master Gao who was listening attentively, Zhao Ying took a deep breath, put aside those messy thoughts, and said seriously.
"Yingzhou is different from our Daqin. The local leaders of Guizhou have not received much education. Therefore, government orders should be simple rather than complex, and should be lenient rather than strict. Every order should take into account the customs, likes and dislikes of the people on the island. If there is any merit, make the best use of the situation. , go with the flow, if it is not advisable, then you must proceed step by step, boil the frog in warm water..."
"What is a boiled frog?"
Zhao Ying was talking immersedly when he was suddenly interrupted by Young Master Gao. He suddenly came to his senses. He was so immersed in his words that he even forgot that in this era there was no such thing as boiling frogs in warm water.
So, he smiled and explained.
"Just to give you an example, I once heard someone say that if you put a frog directly into a pot of hot water, the frog will jump out quickly, but if you put the frog in a pot of warm water, the frog will swim away slowly. , even if there is firewood under the pot, they will not notice that the danger is coming. When they find that the water temperature is too high and want to escape, they no longer have the strength to escape..."
Gongzi Gao:......
He turned his head and looked at his eldest nephew seriously for a long time before he praised him sincerely.
"Ying'er, you are so insidious!"
Zhao Ying:! ! ! ! ! !
Fourth uncle, if you talk like this, you will be beaten outside. Of course, if you are at home and the eighteenth uncle is in power, your head will probably be gone.
"Fourth uncle, you have a gentle temper and are kind-hearted. You never argue with others. When you arrive in Yingzhou, you can give in to others, even without principles, but there is only one thing. You must be serious about it, and you must not slack off in the slightest. There must be no compromise—"
Seeing Zhao Ying's serious expression and looking at him with scorching eyes, Young Master Gao couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He subconsciously sat up straight and said seriously.
"Ying'er, you said-"
"The promotion of "Forging the Soul of the Army" cannot be slacked off. We must promote our Chinese civilization more and enlighten our minds with it, so that the virtues of loyalty, filial piety, justice, gentleness and thrift can be deeply rooted in the bone marrow and become a trend..."
Having said this, Zhao Ying couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, feeling a little emotional.
"Only with cultural recognition can there be true unity, and allow them to integrate into our country, China, and recognize our country Qin from the bottom of their hearts. Everyone is proud to be a citizen of Qin, and future generations will not forget their ancestors and abandon Qin. , arrogant..."
When Young Master Gao heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.
"We, the Great Qin, live in the heaven and the earth, and are as big as the four seas. We have many sages and prosperous civilizations. Being able to educate small people like them is already a great kindness. You are still worried that they will abandon you..."
Zhao Ying remained silent and said in his heart.
Fourth uncle, people's hearts are unpredictable, this is really not necessarily the case.
(End of chapter)
