Chen Ke pondered for a moment: "Your Majesty, I don't know either."
He spread his hands and said: "This matter is too important. How can I, Jiuqing, decide it?"
Chen Ke deflected the fire and said, "I feel that Prime Minister Li has the right to comment on this matter."
Ying Zheng sneered, put down the article in his hand, and looked at Chen Ke coldly.
"Ahem"
Chen Ke quickly sat up straight.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Xiao He should be number one in the way of government."
"In the art of serving as a soldier, Han Xin should be number one."
Ying Zheng finally withdrew his eyes and sneered in his heart.
I originally wanted to scare Chen Ke, but I didn't expect Chen Ke to be so scared.
"What you said makes sense. Whether it's the first question or the second question, Xiao He answered it well."
"As for this Han Xin?"
"Among this group of people, there is indeed no one more powerful than Han Xin."
Ying Zheng pressed his forehead: "Let Fusu arrange the rest."
He said with emotion: "It's time for Fusu to be exposed to these things."
Chen Ke just smiled and said nothing.
Fusu is his disciple, and as a teacher, he cannot speak at this time.
Although he knew that the First Emperor was not so petty, the problem was that Chen Ke didn't want to take any risks.
Ying Zheng felt bored all of a sudden when he saw Chen Ke didn't speak.
I have been struggling with so many things all day long, and I am so irritated that this guy turns out to be lazy all day long?
"Chen Ke, how's the printing process of your printing plate?"
"Also, since you brought up the matter of Baijia Palace, do you have detailed and specific plans?"
"Also, are you ready for the printed anthology?"
"What do you think of Li Si's law book?"
"Why didn't your Mo family come to participate in this literary contest?"
"What do you think of Xiao He?"
"Confucianism seems to be a lot quieter recently. Do you think they are doing something secretly?"
A series of questions came out of Ying Zheng's mouth, almost killing Chen Ke who was sitting there.
Chen Ke blinked, with a look of confusion on his face.
Why did you give yourself so many problems all at once? Do you want to exhaust yourself to death?
When he was about to say something, he raised his head and saw Ying Zheng's eyes.
Chen Ke immediately noticed the resentment in Ying Zheng's eyes, and immediately understood why there were so many things that suddenly needed to be solved...
"Ahem"
Chen Ke cleared his throat and answered one by one.
"Your Majesty, the printing process is on the right track."
"Nowadays, the Manufacturing Department is divided into two major parts. One part manufactures paper, and the other part uses engraving to print books."
"As for the matter of Baijia Palace..."
Chen Ke pondered for a moment: "Your Majesty, I do have a detailed plan."
"It's just that the Baijia Palace has not yet been completed, and the planning minister has not come up with it."
"After I return, I will compile this plan into a memorial and submit it to His Majesty."
After a pause, Chen Ke said again.
"As for the "Law" and "Selected Works" matters, your Majesty can rest assured. "
“With today’s manufacturing capabilities, mass printing is not a problem.”
"It's just that the Manufacturing Department needs more manpower. I think we can continue to use the old Qin people who have come off the battlefield."
"One can make the old Qin people return to their hearts, but these things are still secret now, so the court can rest assured if the old Qin people are used."
After hearing Chen Ke's explanation, Ying Zheng nodded: "Not bad."
"I will ask Wang Jian, Meng Tian and others to cooperate with you, and I will also issue an order."
Chen Ke nodded slightly.
"As for Confucian matters..."
Chen Ke scratched his head, with helplessness on his face: "I do know a little bit."
"But not much is known."
know a little?
That means knowing about 100 million points.
Ying Zheng knew Chen Ke's character so well that he asked directly: "Tell me, what do you know?"
"What actions has Confucianism taken recently?"
Chen Ke looked at Ying Zheng and smiled coquettishly. He understood the meaning of Ying Zheng's words.
"Your Majesty, Confucianism seems to want to split itself up recently."
"Zeng Lu and others and Yan Kong are evidence."
"The remaining Kong Xian, Duanmu Youmu and others are preparing for another thing."
When Chen Ke said this, his expression became more serious.
"I believe that this is the calm before the storm, and what the Confucianists are planning is definitely not a trivial matter."
Ying Zheng frowned: "I have already asked people from Heibingtai to investigate this."
"But nothing has come of it yet."
He looked at Chen Ke and said, "If you find anything, please tell me in time."
Ying Zheng stood up and walked towards the outside of the hall.
The scenery outside the hall is very beautiful, with golden leaves falling one after another, reflecting the beauty of autumn.
Ying Zheng said with emotion: "It's late autumn now."
Chen Ke didn't know what Ying Zheng meant, so he didn't say anything and just followed Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng didn't care, and just said as he walked: "I feel that the "food" problem Xiao He mentioned is indeed a big problem in the Qin Dynasty today. "
He did not look back, but said calmly: "Nowadays, Da Qin's granary is not rich."
"Although the people of the world can be happy temporarily, but..."
Before he finished speaking, Chen Ke already understood what Ying Zheng meant.
Ying Zheng seemed to have not finished speaking, he just continued talking while walking.
"What's more, it's autumn now, and the corvee recruitment for the coming year will begin."
He was silent for a moment and continued: "With the Huns invading the north, the Great Wall must continue to be built."
"As a strategically important site, Chidao must continue to be built."
Chen Ke followed Ying Zheng. This was the first time Ying Zheng mentioned "corvee".
"Chen Ke, what do you think I should do?"
This time, Ying Zheng's voice was filled with deep fatigue.
The First Emperor who ruled the world, the First Emperor who unified the six kingdoms, was only a mortal body after all.
Although the current Great Qin Empire is like the rising sun in the east, in Ying Zheng's eyes, it is already like walking on the edge of an abyss.
If you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss.
Chen Ke's heart fluctuated slightly.
There was a thin film between him and Da Qin, and this thin film was not easy to fade away.
So in fact, when making a lot of thinking and decisions, Chen Ke couldn't empathize with the people of Da Qin.
After a moment of silence, Chen Ke finally said: "Why should your Majesty be worried?"
"Of course Chidao and the Great Wall need to be cultivated, and the problem of food is certainly a big problem, but these problems are not urgent."
Chen Ke hesitated for a moment and spoke clearly for the first time.
"Your Majesty, do you still remember the Xu Fu who entered the palace before?"
Ying Zheng nodded, wondering why Chen Ke suddenly mentioned Xu Fu.
"Remember, what happened to him?"
Chen Ke had a respectful look on his face.
"Your Majesty, Xu Fu once went to the Land of Baiyue and found a place in the Land of Baiyue."
"There is a kind of seed there. I don't know if it's a problem with the place there, or it's a problem with the seeds."
"It can be harvested three times a year."
"If you can get this, you can get that place."
"Isn't it possible to alleviate the food problem a little?"
Chen Ke continued in a calm tone: "And since there are such fine varieties in the south, are there other fine varieties in other places in the world?"
“When oranges grow in Huainan, they become tangerines; when oranges grow in the north of Huaihe, they become tangerines.”
"The geography of the world is different, I'm afraid it can give birth to different things in the world."
"Since Xu Fu is good at this, why not let him use his talents to explore the best seeds in the world for Your Majesty?"
Ying Zheng listened to Chen Ke's words with curiosity in his tone.
"oh?"
"Is what you said true?"
"So, are there really such good varieties in the south?"
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and said, "In that case, let Xu Fuxu find good seeds."
He smiled, looked at Chen Ke and said, "You are such a slippery man."
"I'm afraid you already knew about this, right? You've been keeping it secret all this time, is it because you're afraid that I will send you out?"
Chen Ke smiled coquettishly.
"How could this be?"
"I will go through fire and water for your majesty, and I will not hesitate to do so."
Ying Zheng curled his lips and put away the worry he had just felt.
At this time, he was the domineering First Emperor again.
"Then I will ask you to take Xu Fu together to find good seeds. Are you willing?"
Chen Ke had a flattering smile on his face.
"Oh, Your Majesty, of course I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty."
"It's just that there are so many things going on in Xianyang. If I don't stay in Xianyang City, who will share your worries for Your Majesty?"
The two looked at each other and smiled, and the laughter spread throughout Xianyang Palace.
...........
In Hu Hai Palace
"yawn"
Hu Hai yawned, played with the pen in his hand, and looked at the person in front of him.
"Ling Zhao, what do you want from me?"
"You can't say that it's my father who is looking for me, right?"
With a slight smile on his face, Zhao Gao just looked at Hu Hai and said, "Master, you and Master Fusu are both His Majesty's children."
"He is also a disciple of Master Chen."
"Now Mr. Fusu has regained His Majesty's favor. He even asked Mr. Fusu to select the winner of the essay contest today."
"But you didn't even get to participate."
"Don't you think it's unfair?"
There was a little bit of temptation in Zhao Gao's words. He looked at Hu Hai and said, "Don't you want to ascend to that big position?"
Hu Hai paused while playing with the thing, and then said: "Zhao Fuling, what do you mean?"
Zhao Gao smiled meaningfully.
"Sir, you have been smart since you were young, how could you not understand what I mean?"
"As long as you are willing, I am willing to be your pawn."
“To help you get to that position.”
Hu Hai narrowed his eyes: "Why do you want to help me?"
Zhao Gao lowered his head: "Master, Fusu has a close relationship with Meng Tian, and Master Fusu doesn't like people like me who like conspiracy."
He gave a wry smile.
"I have no choice but to protect myself."
Hu Hai smiled slightly: "Okay, I understand."
He stood up and looked at Zhao Gao.
At this time, although Zhao Gao was much taller than Hu Hai, he still felt that Hu Hai was taller than him...
Even though Hu Hai raised his head, he still spoke condescendingly.
"My Lord, I need to think about it."
"Just wait."
...........
The misty rain stopped and fell on the ground casually, sweeping away most of the smoke and dust in the world.
Li Si, Wang Jian, and Chen Ke were sitting together with casual expressions on their faces.
Raise your glass to look at the bright moon, which is full of ups and downs.
Chen Ke looked at the round moon and felt emotion.
It seemed as if he could see his familiar shadow in the moon.
Wang Jian drank wine at this time and waved the long sword in his hand, very excited and excited.
"ever"
He inserted the long sword into the ground casually, and then said: "Today, Your Majesty is talking about Baiyue and the Xiongnu. I am afraid that he will take action against the Baiyue Xiongnu."
Li Si also nodded slightly.
"Yes, Your Majesty never lets anything go."
"only....."
Li Si asked with some worry: "Is this really a good time to take action against Baiyue?"
Wang Jian said nonchalantly: "What's this?"
He patted his chest proudly: "If Your Majesty starts a war, I will definitely be the first to ask for a fight!"
"Are you still afraid of those people?"
Wang Jian grinned, with a bit of awe-inspiring murderous aura on his body, as if the God of Death had arrived.
Li Si curled his lips and silently moved away from Wang Jian.
Wang Jian didn't care at all about Li Si's actions. He just looked at Chen Ke and said, "Boss Chen, you haven't said anything. Do you have any other opinions on this matter?"
Chen Ke yawned and held the wine glass.
"Of course -"
Chen Ke stood up unsteadily, looked at Wang Jian and said, "Of course I don't doubt General Wang's ability, but there are a few questions."
question?
Wang Jian's cheeks were slightly red, and he was obviously half drunk.
"what is the problem?"
Chen Ke looked at the bright moon in the sky and said, "Old general, do you know the climate in the south, especially in the land of Baiyue?"
"Do you know how miasmatic the Baiyue land is?"
"Did you know that the terrain there is not as flat as the Central Plains, and is mostly hilly?"
Chen Ke said with emotion: "I don't know anything about this, so I just went."
"Isn't the fate of the people of Lao Qin not fate?"
Wang Jian was silent for a moment and sighed.
"You're right, I was wrong."
He looked at Chen Ke and said, "It's just, Chen Shaofu, you said this, do you know the situation in these places?"
Chen Ke chuckled: "Of course you know a little bit."
He stretched and said, "Okay, okay, old general, let's have a drink today and talk about these things?"
Chen Ke curled his lips: "Don't we talk enough in the court all day?"
He pointed at Li Si and said: "Look at Brother Li, when you rest, you rest, and you will never be tainted by the political affairs of the court."
Wang Jian rolled his eyes: "You're just lazy."
"Forget it, let's wait until tomorrow!"
"Drink as much as you want today!"
Chen Ke laughed immediately, raised his glass and said, "Hahahahahaha, drink as much as you want today!"
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps in the distance.
A voice that sounded like a smile but not a smile sounded.
"Huh?"
"You three are drinking and you don't take me with you?"
PS: Although there are two updates, they are both 4,000 words long!
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