Ying Zheng remembered this name in his heart and told the young man kindly: "Hunter, your father will be back soon, don't worry!"
"Really?"
The young man screamed in surprise, and then was patted on the head by the woman: "Really, uncle is just trying to comfort you!"
"But."
The young man looked at Ying Zheng a little aggrieved and hopeful: "But I believe that uncle will not lie to me. His yellow rice wine is very delicious."
"Haha, you silly boy."
The woman smiled helplessly, obviously not taking it seriously.
But Ying Zheng repeated very seriously: "Believe me, it won't be long!"
After saying that, he took Meng Yi and the three of them and turned around and left the field.
Along the way, no one spoke.
At nightfall, Meng Yi arrived at Li Si's courtyard and said that His Majesty had summoned him to discuss matters.
On a spring night, it's like a piece of blue silk hanging in the sky.
Those twinkling stars have become the only embellishment of this piece of silk.
Under the starlight, there was a figure standing with his hands behind his back.
Li Si followed Meng Yi to the palace and saw a familiar figure outside the study looking up at the stars. He knew it was Ying Zheng without a doubt.
But Meng Yi and Li Si didn't speak, and just walked into the study silently.
After a while, Ying Zheng returned to the study and glanced at Li Si. Li Si was about to salute, but Ying Zheng stopped him.
It was obvious that Ying Zheng was not in a good mood.
I saw him sitting on a chair and didn't speak for a long time.
The lights in the study kept flickering, and Li Si and Zheng Guo looked at each other in silence.
I don't know how long it took, but Ying Zheng finally spoke: "Today, I went out to the city and was deeply touched by what I saw and heard. I summoned the Tingwei to ask if there are any deficiencies in the state affairs?"
"this"
Li Si hesitated, not knowing how to interface.
This is not the first time that Ying Zheng has questioned state affairs.
Although Da Qin has experienced many changes, there are always more problems than solutions. How easy is it to quickly sort out the shortcomings of national politics?
He would not dare to speak nonsense until he understood Ying Zheng's true thoughts.
Seeing that Li Si was hesitant to speak, Ying Zheng did not ask him any further questions. He just turned his gaze to Zheng Guo and said calmly, "What do you think, Lao Ling?"
"Your Majesty, I am just a plumber. I dare not talk nonsense about state affairs!"
Zheng Guo handed over to Ying Zheng with a face full of shame.
Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally and joked: "Is Lao Ling afraid that Ying Zheng won't listen to his honest advice?"
"Old ministers are frightened"
"Well, I know that you have always had your own opinion. You have hidden it all these years just to protect yourself."
Ying Zheng smiled hoarsely: "Actually, I know very well in my heart that Lao Ling has always had a knot. Back then, South Korea wanted to implement the strategy of weakening Qin and asked Lao Ling to go to Qin to build canals. Although South Korea was destroyed, Lao Ling always regarded himself as a foreign minister;
However, I see that Lao Ling is devoted to Qin, and I remember it in my heart. If the Yingzheng government is in such dire straits today, where should the Qin Dynasty go?"
It was rare for him to speak his mind to this minister who had always remained silent.
"Your Majesty, veteran"
Zheng Guo was moved.
Zheng Guo was really touched to be treated so honestly by the First Emperor.
However, Zheng Guo was still cautious, and he bowed respectfully to Ying Zheng and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, I entered the Qin Dynasty as a servant, and I feel guilty! Over the years, I have only dared to engage in hydraulic engineering and agricultural planning, but I have not dared to Get involved in court affairs;
One is that the veteran minister does not know much about political affairs; the other is that the veteran minister is not good at dealing with affairs;
The Qin Dynasty unified the six countries and expanded its territory several times. It relied on the prime minister and the court officials to oversee the overall situation.
However, the veteran is very practical, not good at speaking, not good at deliberating, speaks too directly, and does not have a good relationship with the courtiers. Unless the veteran does not want to share your Majesty's worries, he is really lacking in ability! "
"Did Lao Ling forget about the political discussion in the Doctor's Palace?"
Ying Zheng sighed: "I have never liked people who are stable and steady. I am the only exception to Lao Ling. But why is Lao Ling still unwilling to tell me frankly?"
"Your Majesty has a profound insight, and I will remember it deeply in my heart."
Zheng Guo bowed again, and then changed the topic: "In that case, the old minister will boldly say it!"
"explain!"
Ying Zheng straightened his figure and waved his hand sternly.
Zheng Guo glanced at Li Si, hesitated a little, and then said bluntly:
"Your Majesty, I believe that the Qin government set a precedent for ancient and modern times and created brilliance for all ages. Although it is beneficial, it is more innovative than conservative!"
"What is the insufficiency of observance?"
Ying Zheng asked curiously.
But Zheng Guo continued: "The so-called insufficiency of keeping the rules is actually the insufficiency of the government with light corvee and low taxes! With your majesty's majesty, the Qin Dynasty's new policy is like thunder and vigor, but it lacks the gentle breeze and drizzle of March!"
"Although the New Deal is good, the people do not understand it. The root cause is that the administration is too hasty and the people do not understand the court, so they are complaining. If you want to effectively implement the New Deal, you must adopt a two-pronged approach and appropriately lighten the corvee and reduce the tax."
At this point, Zheng Guo's voice had become hoarse, but a look of indescribable regret appeared on his face. He bowed and said, "This is my intention to make corrections, and I hope your majesty will learn from it."
"Old Ling thinks I'm too impatient?"
Ying Zheng was silent for a long time, then asked suddenly.
Zheng Guo said sincerely: "Your Majesty has great talent and broad plans. He only pursues new ideas but does not think about consolidating his roots. He is prone to turmoil!"
"this"
Ying Zheng was speechless and turned to look at Li Si, only to see the latter lowering his head and saying nothing, sighing: "Old Ling, it would be great if you had said these words earlier."
"If the old minister says this before discussing politics in the Doctor's Palace, Your Majesty will kill the old minister."
"oh?"
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Why is it before the Doctor's Palace?"
"Your Majesty, why should you ask even though you already know?"
"hehe!"
Ying Zheng murmured to himself: "If you say so, can I still be saved?"
"have!"
Zheng Guosui handed over his hand and said: "Your Majesty only needs to slow down the governance policy and improve the shortcomings, and the Qin Dynasty will be able to shine brightly and be immortal forever!"
"Hahaha, okay!"
Ying Zheng slapped the case and laughed: "Old Ling said it well! I know it in my heart!"
Li Si: "."
Meng Yi: "."
The two looked at each other, both speechless.
Although they didn't know why Ying Zheng kept them here, Zheng Guo's words made them suddenly realize what the emperor's heart is unpredictable.
Early next morning.
Ying Zheng held a small court meeting in the Yongcheng Old Palace, and all the accompanying ministers participated.
Ying Zheng first told what he saw and heard in the fields yesterday, and then asked the accompanying ministers for their political opinions.
The conservatives led by Feng Quji felt that they could devise a method to lighten corvee and reduce taxes.
The reformists headed by Li Si believed that the matter should not be taken too hastily and that it had to be loosened step by step to prevent the remnants of the Six Kingdoms from taking the opportunity to cause chaos.
In the end, after a fierce debate, Li Si's political views won the approval of all the ministers.
Ying Zheng made a decision on the spot to decide on the method of governance. With Li Si taking charge of the overall situation, he presided over the reduction of taxes on enslaved people and discussed with Wang Wan and Feng Jie of Xianyang.
After the eastern tour is completed, the laws will be established and implemented throughout the country.
When everything came to an end, Ying Zheng's mood improved and he was ready to continue his journey.
Look at the other side.
Ever since Zhao Hao decided to use porcelain instead of pottery to make the terracotta warriors and horses, starting last night, he ordered people to search for kaolin that can be used to make porcelain.
It wasn't until the evening of the next day that someone reported that they had found edible soil.
As we all know, 'Guanyin soil' can be used to satisfy hunger in times of famine. It will make you feel full but you can't get rid of it.
Therefore, many people who ate Guanyin soil did not starve to death, but died of swelling.
When it comes to kaolin clay, almost no one knows about it, but when it comes to edible soil, many people know it, especially the elderly in the village.
Most of them have experienced the dark days of famine.
Looking at the gray-white soil in front of him, Zhao Hao touched it with interest and turned to look at a man behind him: "Is this the kind of edible soil?"
"Sir, the name of this land is Baini. I heard the old people in the village say that every time there is a disaster, this white mud can save lives!"
The man replied respectfully.
"Um."
Zhao Hao nodded slightly.
Although the name is different, it seems to be pretty good.
"How many of these white mud have you found?" Zhao Hao asked.
The man quickly replied: "Sir, this kind of white clay was found in a village thirty miles outside the city. I don't know how much it is, but I estimate it is more than 100,000 shi!"
"One hundred thousand stones? That much?"
"Yes, sir. The main reason is that the white mud has very little effect. Except for preserved fruits during times of famine, almost no one uses it."
"Haha, no one is using it now. If you want to use it in the future, you won't be able to use it."
Zhao Hao smiled and waved his hand, then suddenly thought of something and apologized to the man: "I've kept you busy all day, and I still don't know who you are and what's your name?"
"My lord, I am the servant who accompanies Your Majesty. My surname is Bai and my given name is Zhong."
"Baizhong?"
Zhao Hao was stunned: "You said your name is Bai Zhong?"
"yes."
Bai Zhong nodded strangely.
But Zhao Hao didn't realize it and continued to ask: "What is your relationship with Wu An Jun Bai Qi?"
"Wu Anjun is my father."
"Are you really Bai Qi's son?"
Zhao Hao looked at Bai Zhong in disbelief.
Bai Zhong scratched his scalp when he looked at him, and asked cautiously: "Young master, do you have any thoughts about my father's affairs?"
He knew that the young master in front of him was no ordinary young master.
If Zhao Hao has objections to his father, it is likely to affect his future.
Therefore, he had to be careful.
But Zhao Hao shook his head in confusion: "No, I was just a little surprised. I didn't expect that Lord Wu An actually had a son."
"Young Master is joking. Although my father died, the late King Zhaoxiang did not treat us badly. Your Majesty is also grateful for my father's merits and will summon me to his side to wait for orders."
"this"
Zhao Hao hesitated for a moment and suddenly remembered that this guy later became the governor of Taiyuan County. Thousands of years later, his family also gave birth to the poet king Bai Juyi.
"Well, since my father sent you to me, I think he wants you to make some achievements and use it for other purposes. I hope you will not disappoint his expectations and live up to the name of Lord Wu'an."
Zhao Hao said with sincerity.
Bai Zhong's heart was shocked and he quickly saluted respectfully: "But as the young master sends me, I will never complain!"
"good!"
Zhao Hao smiled while stroking his palms, and told Baizhong: "Tomorrow morning, transport the white clay to the pottery workshop outside the city, remember to keep it confidential."
"Don't worry, young master, Bai Zhong will not let you down."
"Well, go ahead."
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