Ying Zheng has passed three toll booths.
To be honest, this road is well built, very wide and flat. Sitting in the carriage, you don't feel bumpy at all.
The road surface is also very clean and there will be no dust when you walk on it.
There are also trees planted along the roadside, with birds singing and flowers fragrant, which is very pleasant.
The only fly in the ointment is that after walking ten miles, you encounter a toll station and need to pay. And every time when he paid, Ying Zheng felt that it was strange.
Alas, just think of it as supporting Fu Yao.
Ying Zheng knew that Fu Yao had spent great efforts to build this road, but no one walked on it. He must be very sad.
In this case, let's walk around as an emperor. It can be regarded as helping him regain some face.
Ying Zheng was sitting in the car thinking when he suddenly heard a noise from behind.
Ying Zheng said to the young eunuch beside him: "Go and see what's going on."
After a while, the young eunuch hurried back and said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, there is a Huns behind, with more than a dozen Guizhou heads, rampaging. He may be an assassin, and he has been caught now."
When Hu Hai heard this, he was overjoyed: Is there an assassin here in Fuyao? That's great. Speaking of which, there were rebels in my Shangjun, which happened to be a tie with Fu Yao.
Ying Zheng frowned: "Why are there always unscrupulous people who want to harm me?"
Li Shui asked a few words from the side: "How many people are there on the other side?"
The young eunuch said: "About thirty or fifty people."
Li Shui scratched his head: "Thirty or fifty people? Dare to assassinate the emperor among thousands of troops? Isn't this crazy?"
But think about it, it's possible. After all, the Huns' IQs are not very high...
Li Shui asked again: "Who commanded these people? What weapons did they carry?"
The young eunuch couldn't answer.
By this time, the guards behind had already captured the group.
The leader was indeed a Huns, and the ones following behind were Qin people.
Ying Zheng said calmly: "As Qin people, why did you join in the rebellion with the Huns?"
Unexpectedly, the Huns raised their heads and said in a very aggrieved manner in very jerky Mandarin: "Your Majesty, I am also a subject of Your Majesty, and I am also a Qin citizen."
Ying Zheng looked at his bearded face and felt that his intelligence was insulted.
The Huns added: "The villain is from Northern Xinjiang, and his appearance is somewhat different from that of the Central Plains people. However, the villain is also from Qin."
Li Shui was amazed when he heard this: The Huns have a trick, and they actually expanded the scope of the Qin people. In this way, the word "Qin people" does not only refer to the people of the Central Plains. Anyone under the territory of the Qin Dynasty is considered a Qin person.
These Huns are really actively moving closer to the Central Plains.
The few Central Plains people nearby saw that the Huns kept arguing that Qin people were not Qin people, and they were already anxious. It's already here, why are you still worrying about these trivial details?
Those people from the Central Plains cried out: "Your Majesty, we are not rebels. We are workers in the rice trade. This time, we transported dozens of carts of corn to Beidi County. By the way, our shopkeeper's surname is Lei, and Mr. Fu Yao is quite familiar with him."
Ying Zheng pointed at the Huns with some curiosity: "Is he also from Mi Xing?"
The Huns said: "Yes, the villain's name is Tuo Laji. Because I am familiar with northern Xinjiang, shopkeeper Lei specially asked me to be responsible for transporting millet."
Speaking of this, the butler next to him poked Dolaji.
Tuo Laji seemed to have just reacted and hurriedly took it out for verification.
After careful inspection, the accompanying officials said to Ying Zheng: "The verification is correct. They are indeed the associates of Lei's Rice Shop."
Immediately afterwards, the guards behind also came to report that what they carried in the car was indeed corn, and there were no weapons on it.
At this time, the shopkeeper was still chattering, wiping his tears and said to Ying Zheng: "Young man has warned this barbarian just now. There are flags flying in front, and there are many guards. I am afraid that he is a big man, so he must not rush over and attack him rashly. "
"Who knows that this barbarian doesn't understand the etiquette of the Central Plains? He has already paid. Since he has paid, everyone can walk on this road."
"They also said that the people in Northern Xinjiang were waiting for this batch of food in a hurry, but His Majesty's men and horses walked... at a leisurely pace. The barbarians were worried about missing the date, so..."
When Ying Zheng heard this, he smiled slightly: "That's it. Come here, pass on my order, and the officers and soldiers will make way for them to pass."
Chunyu Yue suddenly became anxious and said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, throughout the ages, the path followed by the emperor has been the imperial path. Ordinary people and subjects should not have left in the first place."
"I thought that the young master spent a lot of money to build this road, so he never gave any advice. Now your majesty wants to make way for merchants. How... is this unbecoming?"
Li Shui smiled and said: "Dr. Chunyu's words are wrong. How can this be regarded as giving way? This road is so wide that one person can walk half of it, which is very rich."
"These merchants are transporting food to my country, Great Qin. What's the harm if they go ahead from the side?"
Chunyu Yue still wanted to argue, but Ying Zheng said calmly: "The people in northern Xinjiang are suffering from hunger and cold. These merchants traveled thousands of miles to deliver food, which is a righteous act. There is no need to talk about those false etiquette."
Then, the surrounding sergeants made way for a narrow path.
Chunyu Yue felt helpless: Are the people in northern Xinjiang suffering from hunger and cold? Is it that serious? What those merchants were talking about before was just a lack of food. Besides, are these merchants giving away food for free? They want to sell food to make money, how can this become a righteous act?
But Chunyu Yue also knew that Ying Zheng said these words just to silence himself. So he sighed and said no more.
The difference between Chunyu Yue and Fusu is this. Although he is full of etiquette and morality, he knows when to shut up and the importance of compromise.
Ying Zheng looked at the merchants passing by and sighed in his heart: These people have good vision. Finally, some people recognize Fu Yao's path.
Yes, Ying Zheng was magnanimous to these merchants and even allowed them to pass first. Simply because they were the only merchants who paid to take the high road.
What Ying Zheng did could be regarded as a reward in disguise.
Fu Yao's seat was Yiqu City. Ying Zheng's men moved forward slowly, and when the red sun turned to the west, they had not yet reached it.
Soon, they passed another toll booth.
The young official at the toll station said enthusiastically to the young eunuch: "My lords, it is getting late now, and it is very inconvenient to travel at night. Although under the governance of Master Fu Yao, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and there are no bandits or thieves. But even if we encounter some wild animals It’s not good either.”
Everyone present looked indifferent.
What a joke. If you are an ordinary businessman, it is normal to be afraid of traveling at night.
But what about now? The emperor brought tens of thousands of troops, not to mention traveling at night, even setting up camp would be no problem.
The two clerks also felt a little embarrassed halfway through. They laughed dryly and said, "This is the rhetoric handed down from above. I will say this to everyone I see. Sirs, please don't blame me."
Ying Zheng listened with interest in the car and said calmly: "You finish, I want to know what else is behind."
The two clerks responded and stammered: "If you encounter a wild beast, you will be injured at least, or die at worst. The so-called money is something external to the body, and life is the foundation of a family."
"So, why rush in the dark? Why not rest for a night at our rest area. The rest area at the toll station has a beautiful environment, delicious food, safety and comfort, and great value for money..."
Li Shui nodded repeatedly and praised: "As expected of my apprentice, he has a broad mind and has learned 10% to 20% of my skills."
The other courtiers looked at Li Shui with disdain, thinking: It is indeed your apprentice who has been taught bad things by you.
Ying Zheng thought for a while and then sent an order: "The army will set up camp on the spot. The ministers will stay with me in the resting place to see Fu Yao's arrangements here."
In fact, Ying Zheng went to the rest area out of curiosity to see what Fu Yao had come up with.
The two clerks at the toll station led Ying Zheng and his party down the road. After walking a few steps, they saw a cluster of houses. There is a resting place.
The courtiers looked at it and murmured, "Isn't this just a hotel?"
After Ying Zheng and others entered, they found that although the furnishings of the resting area were simple, they were very neat. Hot water and meals are provided inside, and you can even take a shower.
It's just that you need to pay for drinking water or eating here, and the price is a bit expensive.
After all, this place has no village in the front and no store in the back, so the higher prices are justified.
The courtiers spent the night in the rest house.
When they woke up the next day, many people felt that it seemed pretty good.
Ying Zheng was also quite satisfied. Although this resting place was not as luxurious and comfortable as his own carriage, it was already very difficult for Fu Yao to come up with these at such a young age.
It is conceivable that those merchants coming and going would be very happy to come to the resting place to rest when it gets dark or when they feel hungry.
Ying Zheng continued on his way, and many courtiers following behind him had already begun to draft their plans.
They are preparing to write a memorial.
His Majesty brought them here this time, obviously not just for them to watch the fun. Instead, they were asked to submit their opinions and criticize the three young masters.
The establishment of a prince is not a matter for the emperor's family, but for the whole world. Therefore, the opinions of the courtiers should be listened to.
These courtiers secretly compared in their hearts and finally ranked the three young masters.
Mr. Fusu is the first, Mr. Huhai is the second, and Mr. Fuyao is the last.
Although the Longxi County of Mr. Fusu is a bit depressed and the household registration has been reduced, this is not a big deal. This is the first time that the young master takes charge of a county, so it is already very good to be able to maintain it.
As for Mr. Hu Hai, he was as strict in laws as Mr. Fusu. However, public dissatisfaction within the territory was boiling, and rebels even appeared, which greatly deducted points.
Finally, Mr. Fu Yao... Although Mr. Fu Yao was very lively, he was building roads, toll stations, and resting places.
It looks fancy and fresh, but flashy. The courtiers have never forgotten that this road was built with countless money. Want to get back the money? You may not be able to earn it back in a few lifetimes.
I really want Fu Yao to be the crown prince and then the emperor in the future. I'm afraid that after all this trouble, Da Qin's treasury will be completely depleted.
At noon, they had arrived outside Yiqu City.
Unlike other places, outside Yiqu City, it is not depressed, but very lively.
Countless small merchants and hawkers are setting up stalls outside the city, which looks very much like the scene outside Shangjun Courtyard.
These small traders seemed to be used to seeing soldiers and horses, and were not too afraid.
The courtiers looked at me and I looked at you, and they were all a bit dumbfounded.
This Mr. Fu Yao is really good.
When His Majesty arrives, it’s okay if you don’t go out of the city to greet him. Instead, you clear the place. This place is a mess outside, like a big market. How is this appropriate?
Ying Zheng asked the army to stay outside, and then said to the young eunuch beside him: "Go and call Fu Yao."
The young eunuch responded, took two people with him, and rode into the city on a fast horse.
Soon, the young eunuch came back again, and said to Ying Zheng with a helpless expression: "Master Fu Yao is not in the city. I have inquired about it and found that the young master went to another market early in the morning. And... the people in Yiqu City It seems that all the officials, big and small, don’t know about His Majesty’s coming.”
Hu Hai from behind said happily: God is really helping me.
He walked up to Ying Zheng, bowed and said, "Father, I am willing to lead a group of troops to drive away these traders and welcome my father into the city."
After saying this, Hu Hai felt very proud.
Look, look, this is Fu Yao's Yiqu City. As a result, Fu Yao himself didn't know where he went, so he asked me, the guest, to greet his father.
In this way, can my impression in my father's heart be bad?
Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng said calmly: "No need. Let the army stay outside. We only bring a hundred or so followers and enter the city incognito."
Hu Hai was slightly startled.
The surrounding courtiers were also slightly stunned.
Someone opened his mouth to stop him.
Ying Zheng said calmly: "Fu Yao's Beidi County is quite novel. If you bring a large group of people, it will be difficult to understand."
When everyone thought about it, it seemed that this was indeed the case.
Hu Hai was even more elated: Fu Yao had clearly made Beidi County a mess. If the emperor and his father were shouting at each other and living directly in the palace, they would not be able to see or hear anything.
It would be better to enter the city incognito and see all Fu Yao's good deeds.
So, everyone changed their clothes and surrounded Ying Zheng into the city.
After entering the city, a very clever-looking man came over soon.
The guards around wanted to stop the man, but Ying Zheng smiled and shook his head.
This man did not greet Ying Zheng, but instead bowed his hand to Chunyu Yue and said politely: "I have met you, sir. I wish you longevity and good health."
Chunyu Yue twirled his beard and smiled, saying, "I didn't expect the people in Beidi County to be so polite."
As soon as he said this, the man looked around, and then took out a golden bowl from his arms.
With red eyes and a sad look on his face, he said to Chun Yuyue: "This is the golden bowl passed down from my ancestors. It is made of gold and is extremely precious. But my mother is seriously ill and has no money to treat her, so I can only sell the bowl to get money to buy medicine." .”
"It's a pity that no one in Beidi County knows the goods and is only willing to exchange the same weight of gold for this bowl of mine. But it's not easy to make this bowl. The craftsmanship alone is worth some money."
"The villain happened to meet the grown-up, and saw that the grown-up was kind-faced and knowledgeable. He must be a good and knowledgeable person, so he asked the grown-up to buy the villain's bowl and save the life of the villain's old mother."
Chunyu Yue said with emotion: "You still remember my mother in your heart, so you can throw away the golden bowl handed down from your ancestors. Very good, I will do you a favor."
Chunyu Yue bought the golden bowl at a higher price. The man left with a lot of thanks.
As a result, as soon as the man left, a kind-faced man not far away said to Chunyu Yue: "This gentleman must be from other places, right?"
Chunyu Yue was slightly startled: "What do you mean?"
The loyal man said: "The man just now is called Ma Bian. He is a swindler here, who specializes in defrauding rich people from outside. He always sells golden bowls to treat my mother's illness."
"In a few months, he sold at least dozens of his golden bowls. In fact, this bowl is made of copper."
Chunyu Yue weighed it and found that the weight was indeed wrong. Suddenly I felt a little annoyed.
The honest man said: "My lord, the people in Yiqu City are talkative, and there are everyone. It is not easy to live here permanently without being deceived. If you are interested, how about I tell you what's going on here?" doorway."
Chun Yu was overjoyed and nodded.
Ying Zheng and the court officials next to him also looked very interested.
The honest man pointed to the teahouse not far away: "How about we go over there and drink tea and chat?"
All the ministers agreed.
Chunyu Yue asked curiously: "May I ask what your surname is?"
The loyal man smiled honestly: "No surname, just call me Saucer."
