"What happened to make you come to me in such a hurry?"
Zhao Hao crawled out of the tunnel and came to the side hall with a little earth color before even wiping his face clean.
At this time, Zhang Cang was pacing back and forth in the side hall anxiously.
Hearing Zhao Hao's voice, he turned around suddenly and said with joy: "Young Master!"
"What's wrong with you?"
Zhao Hao frowned and walked slowly towards the main seat. He raised his hand to signal Chang Wei and the two who were following him to pour tea.
But Zhang Cang sighed and said, "He contacted me again and asked me to pick up the carriage in five days!"
"A carriage? What carriage?"
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment and seemed unable to react.
Zhang Cang looked around, took two steps forward, and said cautiously, "A carriage to give away!"
"oh oh."
Zhao Hao suddenly realized, and then said a little funny: "Are they going to leave the city?"
In the assassination incident some time ago, although the Imperial Guards killed many remnants of the Six Nations, some remnants of the Six Nations still escaped.
Moreover, these escaped remnants of the Six Kingdoms are hiding in Xianyang City.
In order to prevent them from getting away with it, only one of the four gates in Xianyang has been opened so far. Everyone who goes out must go through strict interrogation, no matter who the other party is.
Therefore, if these assassins want to escape Xianyang City, they can only wait for the day when the First Emperor makes his eastward tour.
"Have you forgotten, Master? Your Majesty will set off for his eastward tour in five days."
"Oh, I see."
Zhao Hao nodded: "Then do as he said and pick up the carriage in five days!"
"But."
Zhang Cang looked troubled.
Zhao Hao glanced at him and said, "If these people don't come out, they will always be a hidden danger. Why don't we take this opportunity to clean them up?"
"Then Young Master has already made arrangements?"
"Don't worry, everything is under my control, Zhao!"
"this"
Hearing what Zhao Hao said, Zhang Cang felt even more unsure.
At this moment, a palace attendant ran out of the door and reported to Zhao Hao: "Sir, the doctor has sent word that there is a flood in the East County. Your Majesty is furious. Please come over quickly!"
"Um?"
Zhao Hao frowned and couldn't help but muttered, "I'm not the fire captain. Why do you let me go every time my father gets angry?"
When Zhang Cang heard this, he immediately smiled: "The main reason is that the young master is deeply loved by your majesty. In the entire Qin Dynasty, only the young master can persuade your majesty!"
"Bullshit! I think Li Si is more powerful than me, why don't you look for him?"
Zhao Hao glared at Zhang Cang angrily and slumped on the chair, motionless.
Obviously, he was still angry with Li Si for teaming up with the First Emperor to cheat him.
Seeing this, Zhang Cang said helplessly: "Li Tingwei is highly valued by His Majesty, but it depends on the situation. Li Tingwei can discuss national affairs with Your Majesty, but His Majesty's temper is not what ordinary people dare to dissuade!"
"oh?"
Zhao Hao raised his eyebrows: "So that old boy Li Si is not as good as me?"
"Well"
Zhang Cang's mouth twitched, and he subconsciously looked at the palace attendant who reported the report. He found that he lowered his head and said nothing, pretending not to hear. He then showed a convincing smile: "I am not as good as the young master."
"Okay! I like hearing this, so let's go and take a look!"
On the other side, the emperor's study.
"Snapped!"
Ying Zheng threw away the bamboo slips in his hand angrily, and Lang Guan, who was in front of the angrily writing desk, said: "Asshole! Why did the news about the flood in Dongjun come just now?!"
"Back to Your Majesty, the river burst its banks for more than half a month. The governor of Dongjun knew that he had not strengthened the river banks in time and was worried that your Majesty would be guilty, so he concealed it and did not report it.
Now the floods are out of control and have spread to sixteen counties, causing countless Guizhou heads to be displaced. The governor of Dongjun has committed suicide by jumping into the river. I have just received the news."
Lang Guan looked bitter: "We are in urgent need of a lot of money for disaster relief."
"It's not like you don't know the situation of the national treasury. Where did the imperial court get so much money for disaster relief?"
"His Majesty!"
Before Ying Zheng finished speaking, Meng Yi came from outside, cupped his hands and said, "An urgent report came from Jiuyuan County. The right virtuous king of the Xiongnu, Maodun, killed his father with the sound of a dynasty."
"Okay, I understand."
Ying Zheng interrupted the other party impatiently and said to Lang Guan who had just spoken, "You, keep talking!"
"Your Majesty, human life is more important than heaven. How about stopping the Northern Expedition and using the money and food from the Northern Expedition to relieve the victims?"
"shit!"
Ying Zheng frowned when he heard Lang Guan's suggestion.
The war is fought with momentum, as the military manual says: again and again, it weakens again, and three times it is exhausted. When the enemy is exhausted, I am full, so I can overcome it. How can anyone not fight in the middle of a war?
The most important thing is that if one move affects the whole body, it is impossible to stop the Northern Expedition!
But the sudden flood put the First Emperor into a dilemma.
If money and food are not used for disaster relief, many people in Dongjun and those sixteen counties will die, which will inevitably affect the foundation of the Qin Dynasty.
When it came to getting money and food, the Qin court didn't have much food to take.
Even if the Northern Expedition is stopped and money and food are used to relieve the victims, the disaster may not be able to be controlled.
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel upset and waved his hand, "You go down first and let me think about it again. I will make a decision after tomorrow's meeting!"
"promise."
Lang Guan promised and prepared to retreat.
But I heard Ying Zheng say again: "The flood in East County is serious. We must send people to control the disaster as soon as possible. I will send all the troops nearby to block the gap!"
"I obey the order."
"Okay, let's get down."
Ying Zheng waved his hand and turned to look at Meng Yi: "What did you just say?"
"Back to Your Majesty, compared to what happened to the Xiongnu, I feel that the flood is more powerful than the tiger. I will report back at the right time!"
"That's fine!"
Ying Zheng nodded; "I also feel that in order to defeat the Xiongnu and conquer South Vietnam, we must devote all our strength to the whole country!"
"but."
As he spoke, he changed the topic and continued: "It is easier said than done to devote the whole country's efforts. The country is so big and has so many things, I have to be careful!"
"What your Majesty said is true!"
"Your Majesty, Young Master Hao would like to see you!"
As soon as Meng Yi finished speaking, Zhao Gao's voice came from outside the door.
Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed, and Meng Yi felt hairy all over.
At this moment, he even felt a bone-chilling chill, running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Meng Yi knew very well that the First Emperor would never allow his authority to be violated.
If the First Emperor suspected that Meng Yi, the Lang Zhongling, was colluding with Zhao Hao, then his good days would be over.
In the flash of lightning, Meng Yi's thoughts reached this point, and cold sweat dripped down his back.
"His Majesty!"
Meng Yi said solemnly: "Some time ago, you asked me to supervise the paper-making matters. Now that the paper has been made, the national debt has not been issued. This is why I asked the young master to come. Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
"Treasury bonds?"
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, suddenly remembered this matter, and couldn't help but smile: "Why did I forget this matter!"
As he said that, he waved his hand: "Invite him to come in!"
When Meng Yi heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart was very complicated.
The suffocating feeling of oppression just now finally disappeared.
Soon, Zhao Hao came to Ying Zheng's study with a smile, saluted him and said, "Father, I heard that you are angry again?"
"Um?"
Ying Zheng frowned and looked at Meng Yi calmly.
Meng Yi's whole body was agitated, his heart was in his throat, and he hurriedly said: "Sir, I informed you to come, didn't I ask you about the national debt?"
After saying this, he looked at Zhao Hao frequently.
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment and said hesitantly: "Really?"
"yes!"
Meng Yi said with determination: "Did you forget, sir? The paper has been produced for a while, but the national bonds have not been issued yet!"
"Oh, oh, treasury bonds, it's coming soon, it's coming soon"
Zhao Hao cooperated with Meng Yi, his thoughts suddenly changed, and he was about to talk about the national debt.
But Ying Zheng waved his hands impatiently and said, "Okay, stop acting, you really think I'm being fooled!"
"Father, son, minister"
"Your Majesty, minister."
"Okay, Meng Yi goes out first and lets me talk to this guy!"
"promise."
Meng Yi accepted the promise and retreated, closing the door behind him.
Ying Zheng had the flood in his mind, and he didn't bother to talk to Zhao Hao. He went straight to the point and said, "Tell me what you can do!"
"What do you mean, father?" Zhao Hao tilted his head.
Ying Zheng snorted coldly: "Don't think that I don't know the purpose of your coming here!"
"Ah!"
Zhao Hao snorted and said: "As you said, the purpose of my son's coming here is not to hear that my father is angry?"
Ying Zheng sneered: "Then do you know why I am angry?"
"What else could it be because of? It's probably because the ministers didn't do their job well!"
"Since you know, is there any way to relieve my worries?"
Zhao Hao tilted his head: "Father, why don't you ask Li Tingwei for advice?"
Ying Zheng glared: "You brat! Are you asking for a beating?"
He knew that Zhao Hao was still angry about what happened before, but with the national crisis at hand, there was no room for jokes.
But Zhao Hao was not afraid at all. He took three steps back, raised his hand and said, "Hey, one yard is worth one yard!"
"Previously, Li Tingwei set a trap for my father, and my father indulged him. Now that my son is sharing my father's worries, do I have to indulge him as well?"
"you!"
Ying Zheng was so angry that his eyes widened, but he still relied on his son to come up with ideas. He suppressed his anger and asked pleasantly: "How can my son want my father to indulge you?"
"Um"
Zhao Hao thought for a while and said: "I don't think it's too much. Just give me military power for a day!"
"Snapped!"
When Ying Zheng heard Zhao Hao's words, he slammed the table suddenly, cold air leaked from the gap between his teeth, and stared at Zhao Hao with a sword-like gaze: "What do you want to do?"
"Nothing, just understanding!"
Zhao Hao shrugged his shoulders and said calmly.
Ying Zheng refused without thinking: "No!"
"Then the minister is gone!"
Zhao Hao said, turned around and left without any hesitation.
When Ying Zheng saw this, he became anxious: "Come back!"
"Father, what else can you do?"
Zhao Hao turned around and asked, pretending not to know.
"You, you traitor!"
Ying Zheng raised his finger and pointed at Zhao Hao. He was so angry that his body was shaking, as if he could no longer suppress the ancient power in his heart. He said coldly: "What are you going to do?"
"What are you worried about, father?"
Zhao Hao frowned: "I won't force you into the palace!"
"Heh, you kid still wants to force me to have a baby?"
Ying Zheng laughed angrily at Zhao Hao's words.
"Who said that? I don't want to! It's better to be an emperor than to be a salted fish!"
"Asshole!"
Seeing that Ying Zheng was about to get angry again, Zhao Hao quickly waved his hand: "Okay, okay, okay, just say it, will you give me the military power for a day?"
"snort!"
Ying Zheng snorted coldly, frowned, and thought for a long time. Finally, he looked directly at Zhao Hao and said word by word: "You kid, you better not go too far for me, otherwise."
"Okay, okay, I understand, isn't it just a flood? If your father wants money or food, I will find a solution for you!"
"Well"
Hearing Zhao Hao speak so easily, Ying Zheng's anger suddenly disappeared. He actually started to think seriously, and then said thoughtfully: "To solve the disaster, money and food alone are not enough."
"Oh, that's right!"
Zhao Hao slapped his forehead and said suddenly: "I almost forgot, there is also post-disaster reconstruction. This is where we really need to spend a lot of effort!"
"The matter of money and food can be easily solved in a short time. As for post-disaster reconstruction, I'm afraid it's a bottomless pit. With the current national strength of Great Qin, it won't be able to sustain it for long!"
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng nodded with deep emotion and said:
"Yes! The manpower and material resources, including financial resources, required for post-disaster reconstruction will be a huge expense!"
As he said that, he suddenly thought of something, looked at Zhao Hao, and said seriously: "If you have any good ideas, you might as well tell me!"
"There is a way, but I would like to ask my father a question first!"
"what is the problem?"
Zhao Hao tilted his head and said: "It's post-disaster reconstruction. Don't we need manpower? These disaster victims are a good labor force. Why leave them alone?"
"You mean, let the victims participate in the reconstruction process?"
Ying Zheng thought about it carefully and felt that this method was feasible.
But Zhao Hao shook his head and said: "Instead of letting them participate in the reconstruction, we let them completely do it themselves. We don't need to send money or food, and let them rely on their own hands to obtain their daily necessities!"
"oh?"
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up: "I didn't expect that my son could come up with such a wonderful idea! It can not only alleviate the flood disaster, but also reduce the pressure on the court. It's the best of both worlds!"
"cut!"
Zhao Hao pouted: "What's the point? It's just work-for-relief!"
“Credit for work?”
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment and seemed unable to react.
Zhao Hao raised his hand to his forehead and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "Father, I said before that Hu Hai should study more, but now I think you should study more too!"
"What are you talking about! My father reads more books than you eat!"
Ying Zheng gritted his teeth.
As the first emperor with great talent and strategy, he was forced by Lu Buwei and many teachers to learn various knowledge since he was a child.
Not to mention being well-read and reading hundreds of classics, most of the books in the Wensi Pavilion were selected and read by him.
If Zhao Hao wanted to say that he had a bad temper, he would tolerate it.
But how can you tolerate questioning him about his lack of reading?
"Okay, if you say that I don't have enough education, then I will prove it to you, do I, the capable minister of the Qin Dynasty, understand what you mean by working for relief?"
As soon as the words fell, Ying Zheng immediately shouted outside the door: "Meng Yi, pass on my decree and ask Li Si, Feng Quji and others to come to the study to see me!"
As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and added: "Also, tell that person just now to come back quickly and tell me that I have thought of a way to relieve the disaster!"
"Well"
Zhao Hao's lips twitched and he thought to himself, are there any fathers like you? Use your son’s strategies to show off!
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