Leaving Zhangtai Palace, a smile appeared on Zhao Shu's face. Whether it was the changes in Fusu or the things happening in Shanglin New City, he was delighted.
Ignoring the exchange between Qin Wangzheng and Li Si, Zhao Shu found an opportunity and left.
After the autumn harvest, the world is scorching hot. Even in Zhangtai Palace, with ice cubes piled on top of the ice mirror, it is still difficult to conceal the scorching heat.
This place is far inferior to his house.
Not only did Qin Wangzheng send ice cubes from the palace, but Zhao Shu also used saltpeter to make ice. There was no shortage of ice cubes in his house.
At this moment, Zhao Shu missed those fruits and vegetables. In this weather, eating some iced fruits and vegetables was undoubtedly a kind of enjoyment.
At this moment, Zhao Shu could not help but become more enthusiastic about the land of the Western Regions. He knew that in the land of Da Qin, watermelons and other items were foreign items.
Forming a large-scale army expedition is impossible for the current Qin Dynasty, but it is possible to travel with caravans.
He has formed a caravan before, but no news has been received. Of course, it is possible that he has not found it.
At this thought, Zhao Shu couldn't help but smile bitterly. He was fully prepared. After all, not only did the Hidden Palace Dark Vein take action, but he also sent a caravan there.
However, without exception, none of them were found, which made Zhao Shu couldn't help but lament that he really did not have the conditions and luck to be a lucky child.
When I came to the house, I forgot about this matter. After all, I can still live without watermelon or something.
When the Central Plains is unified, he will have plenty of time to go to the Western Regions to look for these things.
In Zhao Shu's study, there are four ice mirrors, which give out a touch of coolness in the hot weather and make people feel instantly comfortable.
"Young Master, the eldest son is here to visit!" Not long after, Yaoyao walked into the study and reported to Zhao Shu.
"Eldest son?"
Hearing this, Zhao Shu frowned slightly and said to Yaoyao: "Invite the eldest son in, and be more respectful."
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Yaoyao pondered for a moment, then turned to Zhao Shu and said, "Master, not only the eldest son, but also the princess Yangzi."
Upon hearing this name, Zhao Shu's face suddenly fell. As expected, this princess was his first wife.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Shu stood up and said, "Forget it, I'll go greet him personally and prepare a small banquet!"
"promise."
After a long time, Zhao Shu saw Fu Su and Yang Zi in the living room. He couldn't help but raise his hands and said: "I have seen the eldest son and the princess!"
Seeing Zhao Shu arriving, Fusu smiled and helped Zhao Shu up: "Young Master Shu, you and I are members of the royal family, so there is no need to be so polite."
"Just call me Fusu."
Before coming, Qin Wangzheng had repeatedly told him to build a good relationship with Zhao Shu. Although Fusu was pro-Confucian, he was not a fool. He naturally understood the importance of Zhao Shu to him.
Obviously, Zhao Shu was the arm Qin Wangzheng left for him.
He even didn't hesitate to take advantage of Yang Zi.
"Yang Zi has seen Gongzi Shu!" At this moment, Yang Zi's pretty face turned slightly red and he saluted Zhao Shu.
In any case, she also knew that her father intended to bring her and Zhao Shu together. Based on her understanding of the politics of King Qin, this matter was almost a certainty.
It can also be said that Zhao Shu is her husband. Therefore, facing Zhao Shu, Yang Zi no longer had the calmness he had before.
"I have prepared a small banquet. Brother and sister are inviting-!" Zhao Shu hit the snake with a stick. He knew in his heart that he and Yang Zi would be a family sooner or later, and they really needed to get along, at least not to be strangers.
"please!"
The three of them came to the stone pavilion. Tie Qi brought the ice pan, and there was a sudden coolness under the stone pavilion. At the same time, Yaoyao brought snacks and fruit wine with ice.
Taking a sip of the fruit wine, Zhao Shu smiled and said, "Brother, I am here to visit you. What advice do you have?"
"My dear brother, you don't have to be like this. I'm here just to take a look. My father asked me to follow my dear brother, so naturally I'm here to ask for advice!"
Fusu smiled, took a sip of the fruit wine, and said in surprise, "This fruit wine with ice cubes has a different flavor."
"Brother, it's fine if you like him. The house is barren and there's nothing good to entertain him. I hope you don't blame me!" Zhao Shu said with a smile, and Yang Zi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
She knew very well that the money and food in Zhao Shu's hands was even more than that of the famous Widow Qing.
As a result, we are still called poor.
"Others said this, so of course I believe it, with the exception of Xiandi." Fusu smiled and said towards Zhao Shu, "I heard that Xiandi is above all merchants, and his attainments can be said to be great. It’s the pinnacle.”
"All the princes and princesses in Da Qin, combined, are not as good as you!"
"My brother is the eldest son of the Qin Dynasty. The king has great hopes for you. There are differences between us."
Zhao Shu smiled and said sincerely, "As for me, I was afraid of poverty before and just wanted to live a luxurious life."
"And there is no throne in my family that I need to inherit, but it is different with my brother. There is a throne in my family that I need to inherit."
"My brother is knowledgeable and talented. He knows a lot about the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, Confucius traveled around the world to promote Confucianism, but none of the Spring and Autumn Period countries appointed him..."
"Whether it is the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period or the Seven Hegemons of the Warring States Period, none of them rose up because of Confucianism."
"On the contrary, both the Wei State, the largest overlord in the Central Plains, and the Qin Dynasty, the largest overlord in the world today, are both powerful because of Legalism."
"Brother, Confucianism is not what you need, nor is it what Great Qin needs, at least not for now!"
.......
This time, Zhao Shu spoke sincerely.
From the various actions of the King of Qin, Zhao Shu knew that Fusu must be the next king of Qin, and he and Fusu had been quietly bound.
In this case, he had to change Fusu. In the future, he had his own ambitions, and Daqin must have internal stability.
This requires a like-minded person.
Hearing this, Fusu pondered for a long time, then raised his head and looked at Zhao Shu, saying: "Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, we in Great Qin have fought for hegemony in the world."
"Thousands of common people in the Central Plains have suffered too much. Qin's laws are harsh and unsuitable for the unified Qin."
"Only benevolence and righteousness spread throughout the world..."
"Brother, what you said is wrong. Qin's laws are strict. Haven't I, the old Qin people, survived for hundreds of years?"
Zhao Shu took a deep look at Fusu and said word by word: "Brother, the foundation of my great Qin is the people of the old Qin."
"You, me, and even Yang Zi's status are all obtained by the people of Old Qin who fought with their lives."
"Why, my brother only thinks about the thousands of common people in the world and needs to be merciful to them. Do I, the old Qin people, deserve what I deserve?"
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