Lu Buwei was very efficient, and Zhao Jia was invited to drink tea in the middle of the night.
The sun sets.
In a pavilion in Xianyang Palace, Lu Buwei was bathing in the afterglow of the sunset, sitting at the table, holding a book in his hand, writing something with a pen from time to time, his expression focused, until Zhao Jia approached, the book in his hand He paused and looked at Zhao Jia, with a faint smile on his old face: "The paper technique created by the young master is indeed of extraordinary significance, especially for future generations. It has immeasurable merit."
The biggest effect of papermaking is to get rid of the cumbersome and heavy bamboo slips. A small book can record tens of millions of words, which is unmatched by bamboo slips.
Even if the process is a little more complicated, it is nothing compared to the convenience it brings.
"Foreign Minister Zhao Jia has met Prime Minister Qin."
Zhao Jia first bowed his hands and then stood up and replied: "Qin Xiang was so complimentary. I just got this unexpectedly."
"I have no false praise. Facts speak louder than words. Speaking of which, I have to thank you. If it weren't for the papermaking technology you invented, the "Lu Spring and Autumn Annals" compiled under my leadership would not have been compiled into one volume."
Lu Buwei smiled, stroked his beard, and handed the book without a cover to Zhao Jia, with a little emotion in his eyes.
"Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" is the brainchild of Lu Buwei, who spent nearly ten years using "Taoism" as the main body and the thoughts and theories of famous schools, Legalists, Confucians, Mohists, peasants, military strategists, and Yin-Yang schools as materials, integrating hundreds of scholars. The family's theories are all in one place, which can be called an encyclopedia.
Because of its huge size, it was originally recorded on bamboo slips and required four and a half people-high wooden boxes to load it, but now it only requires one book.
It's really convenient.
Zhao Jia reached out and took the book. Naturally, he had heard about this book. He opened it curiously and saw a line of small characters that had just been revised. He read it out inadvertently: "The world is not owned by one person. The world is the same as the world. The harmony of yin and yang does not exist in the same category; the dew and seasonal rain do not privatize one thing; the lord of all peoples does not belong to one person."
This sentence is easy to understand. It emphasizes that the world is fair, that things must be done without partiality, and that natural phenomena are used as evidence for reasoning.
To put it simply: the world is for the common good.
They can talk it all, but how many people in the world can do it... Zhao Jia murmured in his heart that since ancient times, there have been very few saints who can combine knowledge and action. Most people just talk, including the person in front of him. Lu Buwei, who compiled "Lu Shi Chun Qiu", of course, also included him, Zhao Jia.
People will have selfish motives.
No matter what he thought in his heart, Zhao Jia had some admiration on his face and praised: "Qin Xiang's words are enough to be passed down through the ages."
Lu Buwei obviously took advantage of Zhao Jia's flattery, and his smile became a little brighter: "This statement is the core of this book. I major in miscellaneous studies and have been involved in hundreds of schools of thought. Therefore, I know that running a country should not rely on one family. The Qin State currently governs the country according to the law, but this does not mean that it can continue forever. Reform will definitely be needed in the future."
"Congratulations, Prime Minister Qin!"
Zhao Jia pondered for a while with a serious look on his face, nodded slowly, and said: "I just don't know whether the descendants of Qin can see this. Since ancient times, reform has been accompanied by risks."
"Someone needs to do it. I left this book in the hope that future generations can see this."
Lu Buwei's eyes showed melancholy and he spoke slowly, feeling a little emotional about the passage of time.
A blink of an eye.
He is no longer the high-spirited young man he was back then, but a gray-haired old man.
Forget it, Ying Zheng will not educate future generations, let me do this... Zhao Jia held the book and said with a serious face: "I wonder if the Prime Minister can give this book to me. I am very interested in this book." interested in."
"Since the young master likes it, just take it."
After hearing this, Lu Buwei readily agreed. He even looked at Zhao Jia with a pleasing look. What a cultural person likes most is that others recognize his ideas and thoughts. On this point alone, he felt comfortable chatting with Zhao Jia. , this feeling is different from that of the house guests.
There was a pause.
Lu Buwei continued: "Young Master should know the reason why I invited you here."
Zhao Jia held the book and pretended not to know: "Please make it clear to the Prime Minister."
"Young master is a smart man, why should I explain my words too clearly."
The smile on Lu Buwei's face faded, he looked at Zhao Jia calmly and knocked.
"I don't understand."
Zhao Jia continued to act stupid.
Lu Buwei stared at Zhao Jia for a while, his eyes serious. After a moment, he chuckled and said: "Young Master, there is no need to be nervous. I am just concerned about the Queen Mother's health. I heard that the Young Master has often been in and out of Lanchi Palace in recent days to accompany the Queen Mother to relieve her boredom. The Queen Mother is very fond of it." favorite.
I heard that the Queen Mother was ill at the court meeting today, so I came to inquire about it, but I had no other intention. "
"The Queen Mother is just depressed. She had her doctor checked earlier and it's nothing serious."
Zhao Jia pondered for a while and said slowly.
"Then I can rest assured."
Lu Buwei nodded and continued: "By the way, has Master ever flown a kite?"
Well, I just let him go not long ago... Zhao Jia blinked, confused.
Lu Buwei raised his hand to hold it in vain, looked at Zhao Jia calmly, and said quietly: "How high the kite can fly depends on the string in your hand. No matter how high the kite flies, you only need to pull the string in your hand, and it will eventually fly." Back to the starting point, what do you think, Master?"
"Teachable."
Zhao Jia cupped his hands and responded, knowing that Lu Buwei was reminding him to be careful.
Lu Buwei made a promise: "As long as the young master can take good care of the Queen Mother, you can make any requests."
Obviously Lu Buwei has guessed what happened between Zhao Jia and Zhao Ji, but he will not interfere. As long as Zhao Ji does not cause trouble, he can tolerate Zhao Ji raising a male favorite, even if this male favorite is a prince from another country, what he needs most now is the court. stability of the situation.
After Cheng Xi is dealt with and Zhao Ji is appeased, Lu Buwei can start training Ying Zheng and let him go on his own path.
Just like elders always like to point fingers.
Lu Buwei had paved the way for Ying Zheng a long time ago. He didn't need Ying Zheng to have too many ideas, because young people are very arrogant and easy to go astray. Today's Qin State is the result of the accumulation of several generations. His The wish is to see Qin unified the world in his lifetime, so naturally he cannot tolerate Ying Zheng making mistakes.
Unfortunately, he also forgot one thing.
Young people never listen to the opinions of their elders, they always make their own way.
Can you call yourself a young man if you are not angry?
Zhao Jia didn't know what Lu Buwei was thinking. He made his request at this moment: "I want to ask the Prime Minister for someone."
"who?"
Lu Buwei's eyes flickered and he stared at Zhao Jia.
"Luo Wang is a top-level killer, Jing Shao. I had a chance encounter with her in the Kingdom of Zhao. At that time, she was being assassinated by Luo Wang. I promised her at that time that if I had the chance, I would help her."
Zhao Jia said a name that surprised Lu Buwei.
"Frightened Salamander?"
Lu Buwei frowned slightly. This name was a bit unfamiliar to him. He had not heard it many times. As the Prime Minister of the Qin State, his vision was naturally not limited to the Luowang. For people in the world, Luowang's sky-level killer was shocking. Salamander is a big shot, but to him, the killer is just a tool.
Even if it's a top-level killer, it's the same.
You can have as many tools as you want.
However, there is still some gold in the sky-level killer. Lu Buwei knew this. He pondered for a while and said slowly: "Since she was assassinated by the net, she must have made some mistake. But since the young master wants to protect her, then... Let the young master handle the matter.
For this matter, the young master can go to Zhao Gao of Lanchi Palace. He is responsible for controlling the Luowang Tianzi-level killer. "
"In any case, we must discuss this matter with the Prime Minister."
Zhao Jia placed his position very low and said respectfully.
When Lu Buwei heard this, he took a deep look at Zhao Jia and chuckled: "Young master, there is no need to do this. I have told you that if you have any requests, feel free to ask for them."
He suddenly discovered that Zhao Jia was different from the information he had read. Could it be that he was stimulated?
Just like his uncle Chunpei-kun!
If so, it seems pretty good~
