In the morning after the rain, the air is fresh and pleasant, and the sunshine looks particularly soft.
Some fresh flowers seemed to have received enough nourishment, and they stretched out in the warm sunshine.
In the quaint palace, Ying Zheng also made the same gesture as the flowers outside.
After returning from the Meng Mansion yesterday, Ying Zheng and Li Si plunged into the inner room of the study.
Li Si classified the terrain and developed a table. Ying Zheng selected cereal seeds suitable for cultivation based on the climate characteristics of each place.
It's been raining outside for a long time, but Ying Zheng didn't know it at all.
The two of them were busy until very late before going to bed, but Ying Zheng woke up before midnight and did not feel tired.
The red pill really works.
After Ying Zheng had breakfast, Zhao Gao had already prepared the horses.
Lu Buwei has already ordered the generals, and today is the day when Wang Jian takes command and goes out for the expedition.
When we arrived at the military field, the scene was similar to the last time, except that this time the coach was replaced by Wang Jian from Cheng Jian, and there were an additional 20,000 square troops.
After Lu Buwei taught Wang Jian the Tiger Talisman, Ying Zheng thought he should say something, so he stepped up to the general platform.
Taking a deep breath, Ying Zheng shouted as loudly as possible: "Soldiers! You must already know the purpose of this expedition. The thief Fan Yuqi deceived the Lord of Chang'an, slandered me, and encouraged the attack on Wei. The army's rebellion is a heinous crime, which is outraged by both humans and gods. The only enemy this time is Fan Yuqi. Those soldiers who attacked Wei are all subjects of the Qin Dynasty. If there are any who surrender, they will all be included and must not kill innocent people indiscriminately! I look forward to it for your triumph!"
After speaking, Ying Zheng looked around at the 100,000 soldiers who were ready to go.
The soldiers are ready to go, and the majestic scene makes people's blood boil.
Wang Jian drew his sword: "Capture Fan Yuqi alive...!!"
"Capture Fan Yuqi alive!!" One hundred thousand troops shouted in unison.
The sound shook the heaven and earth, like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
I wonder if Fan Yuqi, who is thousands of miles away, can hear it.
Wang Jian drove his horse to the front of the military formation and drew his sword with a clang.
"Array up! Let's go!!" Wang Jian waved his sword with great pride.
One hundred thousand troops changed their formations and moved in an orderly manner.
Wang Jian put away his sword, turned his horse's head, raised his hand to Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, please wait for the news of Wei Chen's victory."
Ying Zheng nodded and said: "On this expedition, try not to meet Zhao Wei's swordsmen. If you are flanked, ask for help from the border defense army or the Chu State."
"Wei Chen, please remember." After saying this, Wang Jian handed over his resignation to Lu Buwei, then flew on his horse, joined Wang Ben and Ying Cheng, and ran towards the front of the formation.
Watching the soldiers going out for battle, Ying Zheng felt quite complicated. After all, his opponent this time had a special identity.
After sending off the soldiers who went on the expedition, just like last time, Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei rode back side by side.
"Father Zhong, this expedition won't be like last time, right?" Ying Zheng sighed softly and asked.
Ying Zheng originally wanted to ask: Will these soldiers never come back like last time? Then there will not be much military power left in Great Qin.
But I felt unlucky, so I didn't ask so directly.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Lu Buwei said, "General Wang Jian is good at fighting and is very strategic. What's more, the troops sent out this time are elite troops."
"Elite division?" Ying Zheng asked in surprise, "Could it be that what Father Zhong sent last time was not an elite division?"
"The ones sent out last time were indeed not elites." Lu Buwei said, "Many of them were older veterans. Otherwise, how could there be many of Changping Lord's old troops."
Ying Zheng asked in surprise: "Could it be that Father Zhong had expected that Cheng Jiao would rebel and deliberately did not send him elite troops to fight?"
Lu Buwei shook his head and said: "That's not true. The veteran just felt that the king sent Cheng Jiao to the expedition just to train him and did not intend to achieve much results. Therefore, the veteran was worried that the lives of the elite soldiers would be in vain, so he Some older sergeants have been selected. But those older sergeants have very rich combat experience and are not much weaker."
Ying Zheng just nodded and didn't say anything, but he thought that Lu Buwei was really cunning.
After walking for a while, Ying Zheng seemed to suddenly remember something and asked in a low voice: "Father Zhong, is the Jiuding okay?"
Lu Buwei nodded and said: "Since the king went there, no one has touched it again."
"I am really curious about the patterns on the Jiuding." Ying Zheng looked very expectant, "Can Father Zhong print those patterns and give them to me?"
"This..." Lu Buwei thought for a moment and said, "Although it is a bit difficult, since the king has spoken, I will do my best."
"Then there is Lao Zhongfu." Ying Zheng said.
In fact, there is no need for Ying Zheng to study Jiuding in such a hurry, because the "Book of Changes" has not been completed yet. But Ying Zheng couldn't help but want to know what the relationship between those original grain seeds and Jiuding or even the Celestial Eye was.
"Your Majesty, the old minister has informed the whole Qin Dynasty about the blood recognition." Lu Buwei said, "Presumably those rumors about the King's life experience will be self-defeating."
"Have other counties discovered the details?" Ying Zheng asked.
"Only a few were captured, and they were all bribed." Lu Buwei said, "I believe that after Cheng Jiao's army is defeated, those fish that slipped through the net will disappear."
Ying Zheng nodded and continued walking to the palace.
Lu Buwei followed Ying Zheng to the new palace next to the palace to check the progress of the construction.
Lu Wen and Lu Wu introduced the situation.
The progress is not bad, the foundation is almost completed, including the secret rooms of Ying Zheng.
Lu Buwei walked around again, then resigned and returned to the Lu Mansion, while Ying Zheng returned to the palace.
Ying Zheng did not stop, took the original grain seeds, called Li Si, and went straight to the Meng Mansion.
Sima Hong did not return to his mansion yesterday, but stayed in Meng Mansion so that Ying Zheng could find him at any time.
Sima Jie also lives in Meng Mansion and has not seen him for many days. Sima Jie also has a lot to say to his father, especially the series of things that have happened recently.
"Father, last time the king came to Wenleiju, he said he wanted to discuss something with you, and he also asked a lot about our family's fields." Sima Jie said.
"The king has already talked with my father. He wants to use our fields to cultivate some grain seeds here and there. It is said that these grain seeds can produce more food." Sima Hong said.
"This is a great thing." Sima Jie said happily, "Father must help the king and complete this move as soon as possible."
Sima Hong smiled and said: "It doesn't matter what you say, even if the king does not find my father, just for this grain, my father is still willing to give it a try for the people of Qin."
"Father, can I help you with anything?" Sima Jie asked.
"It's not needed for the time being." Sima Hong looked at Sima Jie and said, "You are still so young, and the king has entrusted you with the management of such a large Wenleiju. You must do your best and don't let the king down. Trust me."
"Of course my child is grateful to the king for his kindness." Sima Jie said sincerely, "The king entrusted my child to compile the history book. My child is also working hard to compile it and dare not slack off."
Sima Hong nodded and said, "That's good."
At this time, Meng Yi walked in, raised his hands and said, "Uncle, the king is here."
Sima Hong and his son got up and went to the door to greet them.
After entering and taking a seat, Ying Zheng took the package from Li Si and opened it.
Inside the package were five square boxes made of wood.
Ying Zheng opened one of the boxes and took out five colors of grain seeds.
Although Ying Zheng had already heard that the original grain seeds each had five elements, when they saw the grain seeds of various colors with their own eyes, both Sima Hong and his son Meng Wu opened their mouths at the same time.
After being stunned for a moment, Meng Wu sighed: "I didn't expect this grain to come in so many colors."
Sima Hong moved his gaze to the other boxes and asked, "Your Majesty, are the other boxes also of different colors?"
Ying Zheng smiled, did not answer, and just opened several other boxes.
Several other grains of grain were also displayed, all in five colors, which made people feel strange and beautiful.
"Li Si, please introduce me to everyone." Ying Zheng said.
Li Si cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Si took out the chart he had just planned with the climate and geological characteristics of various places. Then we will explain them one by one in the order of rice, millet, millet, wheat and bean sprouts.
Each time he picked up a grain of grain and explained it, Li Si put it into the corresponding chart.
Ying Zheng also listened attentively. Although he had already understood it in the process of transcribing the "Agricultural and Food Classic", he still did not listen to the specific and vivid explanation of Li Si.
When they heard that if each original seed was cultivated properly, the yield would increase, everyone was dumbfounded.
When Li Si put the last grain of grain into the chart, everyone was still longing for a good harvest and were speechless for a long time.
Li Si took out several tips bags, each with a place name written on it.
Li Si put the original grain species in the chart into the corresponding kit one by one.
It wasn't until all the original seeds were put into the kit that everyone calmed down.
Ying Zheng looked at Sima Hong and asked: "Master Sima, if these primitive seeds are carefully cultivated in different areas, there should be no problem, right?"
Sima Hong thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, it is not a big problem to select special personnel in various places and carry out careful cultivation, but the number of original species is a bit small."
"It's less." Ying Zheng also said helplessly, "Now we can only do it bit by bit and take our time."
"Then I will cultivate it carefully for a year." Sima Hong said, "When more grain seeds are harvested next year, we will cultivate them carefully. In this way, year after year, we will cultivate enough high-quality seeds. .”
"Then there is Lord Lao Sima." Ying Zheng said.
Li Si took out some folded brocade silk from the package. Each brocade silk also had a place name written on it.
Li Si put the brocade silk into the corresponding brocade bag and said: "On this brocade silk, there are written the farming methods of each type of cereal. If you have any questions during the cultivation, please ask Lord Sima to report back in time."
Sima Hong cupped his hands and said, "This is natural."
Li Si put all the kits containing the original grain seeds into the package, and then pushed it to Sima Hong.
Sima Hong carefully took the package and said: "In this case, I will personally deliver the grains to various places, and then select some reliable people. Your Majesty, just wait for the good news."
Ying Zheng smiled knowingly.
I hope that when autumn comes, it will be the harvest season!
