Zhao Si spent the whole afternoon looking at Kuaiji's memorials and taxation status in recent years.
The strange thing is that not many problems can be found. Some minor problems are innocuous. The presence of bandits is a policy issue. With the current high taxes and corvee in the Qin Dynasty, Zhao Si would not believe it if there were no bandits in any place.
In other aspects, Kuaiji performed well. In the famine years, grain production also decreased, and in good weather, grain production also increased. The average yield per mu increased steadily. All aspects were done well, including the financial statistics of the treasury. Zhao Si checked several bills and even checked the calculations himself. After several attempts, there were some mistakes. The data did not match up completely, but the error did not exceed three digits. This error was extremely normal in ancient times.
Even modern bill reconciliation is difficult to achieve 100% accuracy down to single digits.
These are all bills sealed in Kuaiji. After backing up a financial statement locally every year, the original files are sent to Xianyang for sealing.
The more this happened, the more Zhao Si felt that something was wrong. The First Emperor told him that there must be something wrong. At least the First Emperor felt that there was something wrong, otherwise there would be no reason to expose it to him. He even asked himself to look for the situation in previous years.
Zhao Si couldn't find the problem, so he could only continue to look for files from previous years.
It's just that five years later, the sealed files will no longer be kept in the office of the First Emperor, and will require Zhao Gao's coordination.
I looked up at the sky and saw that the sun was slowly setting, and it was the end of the day.
Zhao Si could only put it down temporarily and accompany the First Emperor for evening exercises.
"Can your Majesty's government affairs be properly handled?" Zhao Si asked specifically.
The First Emperor nodded. Although the taste of the diet meal was mediocre, apart from anything else, after the boy Zhao Si came, the First Emperor was indeed full of energy, and his efficiency in handling government affairs was greatly improved. He could take a nap at noon and not work all day long. When you are low on energy, your thinking is quick and smooth.
Even the sudden discovery of the clues of Kuaiji County today was based on the recent physical and mental happiness, smooth thinking, and significant improvement in memory. The memories that had been piled up in the corners due to many worries in the past were discovered by the First Emperor.
Kuaiji...but Chudi!
The King of Chu once said, I am a barbarian!
This is true...
Although the Qin State was rejected by the Central Plains countries for a long time, and was even regarded as a country of tigers and wolves, and was despised as a barbarian, the Qin State itself was established in Xirong.
When the Qin State was established, there was only the virtual title of the King of Zhou, and the territory painted for the Qin State was the territory of the Quanrong. The rise of the Qin State was inseparable from the annexation, absorption and integration of the Xirong. It is normal to be different from the Central Plains countries, but the Qin State Jun, that is the Zhongyuan bloodline.
Chu State is different...
Chuben barbarians...
Later, after forming a powerful force, the King of Zhou needed the help of the Chu people, so he made Xiong Yi, the leader of the Chu people, a viscount and established the Chu Kingdom.
Therefore, the state of Chu can justifiably say, "I am a barbarian!"
After the Chu State became a vassal state, it gradually assimilated into the culture of the Central Plains while retaining a large number of barbarian customs.
Qin's Xing Tong Lun was aimed at the untimely and unstandardized bad customs and beliefs and worship of wild gods in various regions.
The Chu people are inherently brave and have the deepest barbarian customs. Under the implementation of the Xingtong Lun system, logically speaking, the area near Kuaiji County should be subject to strong targeting and confrontation.
There are quite a few old powerful people from the Chu State near Kuaiji... The old powerful people headed by the Xiang family were even able to support half of the Chu State back then.
This is where the problem lies. After Yin Tong took office, all of his policies have progressed very smoothly, especially when they were implemented...
It was not without resistance. Confrontation was also mentioned in the memorial of Kuaiji County, but in the end it was carried out accurately.
stable!
So stable!
Kuaiji's political performance is definitely neither very superior nor bad.
In this area where there should have been strong resistance, Yin Tong was able to remain consistent with Xianyang's decree without making any major moves.
There are only two possibilities, either Yin Tong was too strong and subdued the powerful people in Chu by boiling frogs in warm water, or Yin Tong and some powerful people in Chu had reached an agreement of interests.
After the First Emperor's energy returned to normal, he keenly noticed something was wrong...
Of course, what was more significantly improved was the efficiency of the First Emperor.
Government affairs that used to take exhaustion to handle at the end of the day can now be completely handled in half a day, and there is still time left to exercise, eat, and take a nap.
It even gave the First Emperor the illusion that he had returned to his youth.
Of course, it's obvious that this is just an illusion.
The First Emperor, who was holding the special dumbbells prepared by Zhao Si, was soon sweating profusely.
Fortunately, the First Emperor, who was dressed in a smart outfit and had his hair tied up again, did not have to worry about losing his image due to sweating profusely.
Considering that the First Emperor had to deal with official duties during the day, all heavy-duty exercise was done in the evening.
After close communication with Xia Wuqie, warm-up exercises and stretching exercises complement each other. The cooperation of modern exercise and ancient medicine has led to a warm-up exercise similar to Wu Qin Xi but different from Wu Qin Xi, which fully activates every part of the body. After the muscles and bones activate the whole body, it is the area that Zhao Si is familiar with.
Plank support, knee bends and abdominal crunches, short speed running...
The First Emperor's current physical condition is quite special. The more traditional swordsmanship and martial arts of this era cannot be practiced now. We have to wait until the First Emperor's health recovers to a certain extent.
It wasn't until the First Emperor was truly exhausted and almost on the verge of reaching his limit that Zhao Si stopped, and then helped the First Emperor with muscle relaxation and auxiliary stretching.
Falling asleep without relaxing and stretching will affect your work status the next day.
Zhao Si's kneading technique was professional, and what stood out was that he was sour and cool, and that he was a tough guy like the First Emperor, who was stunned and silent.
Until it was completed, Zhao Si, who accompanied the First Emperor to exercise, was sweating profusely. Zhao Si left quickly after the task was completed.
Only the First Emperor was left rubbing his bones and muscles with a weird look on his face.
It is indeed very tiring, but the First Emperor also truly felt that his body was really improving. The improvement of patients with chronic diseases was very intuitive, and it also had a certain effect on exercise. This is also In just a few days, the main reason for the great physical improvement of the First Emperor was.
However, losing weight and regaining physical fitness is a long-term project. The First Emperor is currently in the novice welfare period, so there is no need to be too happy.
After leaving the palace, Zhao Si drove fast all the way...
Zhao Si was anxious to go home and start a small stove...
There was no way, the food in the palace was out of date, and the First Emperor specifically requested that Zhao Si could only accompany the First Emperor to suffer, so that he could go home and cook a small stove at night.
Now Zhao Si only eats half full food in the palace.
Returning home...unexpectedly, Zou Feng was already waiting here. Not only Zou Feng, but also Zhao Si's old acquaintance, Jing.
Zhao Si blinked and looked at Jing standing beside Zuofeng, almost not recognizing him.
The current Jing... what should I say?
After the arrival of Jue Zhi, Jing's head has changed from a turban to a crown, and the clothes on his body are no longer short-sleeved, but replaced by long shirts. The overall dress is slightly more uniform, and it looks like a three-pointed one. Literary spirit.
It's just that with the black, lean and lean body, it's a little weird.
"Sir? Jing? This is..." Zhao Si walked closer, first saluted Zou, and then patted Jing's arm twice.
"Three days ago, I accepted you as my teacher. I am accompanying you and asking for your advice." Jing had a smile on his face and also held Zhao Si's arm.
"Good thing! This is a good thing. I haven't eaten yet, so why not have a banquet together to celebrate!" Zhao Si said with a smile.
Jing was Zhao Si's loyal younger brother on the ship, and he was also considered the number two person on the ship. Zhao Si knew at a glance that Zuofeng couldn't coax him anymore and coaxed Jing into the Yin Yang family.
But this can be regarded as a two-way journey. As Jing, it would be very difficult to apprentice with the top figures from hundreds of schools...
For most crew members who are just ordinary people, the knowledge they can learn from the Yin Yang family is enough to benefit them throughout their lives.
Especially Jing, if he becomes a disciple of Zou Feng, he may improve his studies and establish a sect in the future.
In this era, after all, knowledge is the most precious thing. Zhao Si has experienced Zou Feng's teaching level, which is worthy of recognition. To put it bluntly, it is Jing's blessing to be able to study under Zou Feng.
Zhao Si originally planned to open a small stove, but when he encountered such a happy event and had guests visiting again, he was so happy that he simply ordered a few more dishes to be cooked, prepared wine, wine, and buttermilk, and then led the maids out to play music and dance, and sat down in the pavilion to enjoy .
"Your Majesty will hold a court meeting tomorrow."
Zou Feng started talking... It was self-evident during the conversation that Da Qin's second maritime exploration would officially begin with this court meeting.
After it was decided at the court meeting, most of Jing's group, the disciples of the Yin Yang family, and the crew members who returned with Zhao Si would go to sea...
"Brother...that's it...most of the crew members have gathered in Xianyang now. It's a pity that I can't go with you. I don't know when I will come back next time...I want to entertain you..." Jing Xu He spoke slowly, his eyes full of deepness.
"Are you going to go to the near sea or the far sea?" Hearing this, Zhao Si put down his chopsticks and looked straight at Jing.
"Let's all go... Fusang Xu Fu will take me as the leader to explore the distant sea." Jing pursed his lips.
The offshore and the far sea are completely different concepts. The only threat to the offshore is Fusang and Xu Fu.
If Xu Fu is taken care of, there will be very little threat to Da Qin, not to mention that Da Qin can still provide support at any time.
But in the distant sea, life or death is really uncertain... there is no support, no supplement, all they have is the king's flag and the king's order.
The most important thing is that Zhao Si cannot go with him this time. Without the influence of the halo, the situation may be even more difficult.
"Why don't you go home?" Zhao Si pondered for a moment.
"You came to Xianyang with me and haven't returned home yet."
"No..." Jing shook his head.
"There are still brothers and sisters in the family... If I can return to Qin and make contributions, I will naturally return to my hometown in fine clothes. If not, there is no need to stay and miss me." Jing said in a deep voice.
"I have paid all the rewards to my family, brother, don't worry." Jing said.
"Where are the brothers? If you don't want to...I can mediate." Zhao Si opened his mouth.
Exploration on the high seas is too dangerous, and everyone has a life-long friendship. In Zhao Si's eyes, these brothers have been getting along for several years.
"No... we flee back to Qin. Xu Fu will probably destroy the remaining ships completely..." Jing shook his head.
"There is no danger in the offshore sea. It is estimated that only five or six ships can go to the distant sea. The remaining ships have to stay in the offshore sea. The brothers who go to the distant sea are all alone and plan to make a fortune." Jing said. .
Zhao Si's face looked a little solemn...
On the contrary, Jing smiled twice.
"You are a pioneer for the king... Why are you doing this?"
"I have thought about it. Everywhere I go, I will lead my brothers to erect monuments and inscribe inscriptions... Brother, will you go to sea again?" Jing turned his head and looked at Zhao Si.
Zhao Si nodded.
His biggest concern is the First Emperor...but the next, ten years? Twenty years? He will definitely get involved overseas again.
"Then don't worry...even if you can't return to Qin."
"Brother can always find us."
(besides)
(End of chapter)
