Pei County...
In a familiar tavern, Liu Bang was chatting and spanking with a few friends with his bare chest exposed.
"Have you heard? The First Emperor contracted a serious illness in the sand dunes and stayed in the desert for a long time." Liu Bang spoke while slurping the boiled beans.
"What a pity...why didn't he die of illness?" Lu Wan responded subconsciously.
Although the reputation of the First Emperor has changed rapidly due to various measures taken by the Qin State in recent times, for this group of libertines who are keen on hanging out in the market, the Black Qin is still their inertial thinking.
"You can't talk nonsense." Xiao He glanced at Lu Wan and said with a smile.
Xiao He is a capable and wise man. Because of this, he can deeply feel the changes in Peixian County.
Anti-Qin is still the political correctness of the aristocratic circle. If you want to squeeze into this circle, you will not be regarded as one of their own unless you curse Qin Shihuang.
And the rangers, poor scholars and libertines who wanted to join this circle would naturally follow this trend.
Hei Qin was really not an awkward person before.
The establishment of an unprecedented great cause is just the evaluation of modern people who have not been oppressed by the harsh and complicated Qin laws, taxes, and corvee.
From the perspective of contemporary people, the lives of the lower class people and even the lower class scholars in Qin are generally not very easy.
Not only are there restrictions everywhere, but most families have no money left.
The Qin State is a typical farming-war country. The most typical characteristic of a farming-war country is to squeeze the wealth of society and even the public to serve the country.
When the economy goes down, resentment naturally breeds.
But now... it's different.
Many of the measures taken by Qin State are real and meaningful things, and they are things that can benefit the general public.
"The King of Qin has done some personnel work recently." Liu Bang also made a pertinent comment.
In fact, the image of the First Emperor has changed a lot. After all, the three kinds of immortal food have been planted, but the head of Guizhou does not have the ability to think independently, let alone the channel to speak out, and the direction of public opinion has always been what everyone else says...
People like Liu Bang, who had the ability to think independently but could not squeeze into the aristocratic circle, began to give points to the First Emperor and even the Qin State in their hearts.
No one present said much about the First Emperor's comments. They were all good brothers chatting and spanking. Who would be free to clear the First Emperor's name? He was not a die-hard fan of the First Emperor.
At best, they are just worried that the sudden death of the First Emperor will cause unbearable turmoil in the existing life.
In comparison, gossipy entertainment news is more likely to resonate with everyone.
"Now that the First Emperor's journey is very close to Peixian County, I heard an interesting story." Xiao He said with a smile.
"Tell me about it." Liu Bang asked carelessly, leaning sideways with one leg hanging on the edge of the bed and the other hairy leg on the bed.
"Zhao Si, you should know, right?" Xiao He smiled.
"It's the fairy food he brought back." Fan Kuai smiled and spoke loudly.
"Not only the immortal food, but also the great victory of Longxi this year was due to the Qin cavalry's strength of gold and iron. You should have seen horses riding saddles and horseshoes? It was Zhao Si who made them.
There is also paper that is convenient for writing, which was also made by Zhao Si.
Not only that, the paper Qin laws distributed from Xianyang today are not actually copied by humans, but printed using printing techniques, so the handwriting looks the same.
This was also done by Zhao Si. "
Today, the manufacturing of printing and paper is still mainly the responsibility of the Shaofu, with centralized production in Xianyang.
Nowadays, the production of paper is gradually increasing. Although it cannot be popularized among the people, basically local government departments can also receive some trial documents.
It is inevitable that paper will be banned from bamboo tubes. In fact, it is indeed the case. Once launched, it was widely praised by local governments.
As for the three-piece set of stirrups, saddles and horseshoes, there is no longer any need to keep it secret. It is no longer secretly produced on a small scale.
Now the imperial court is beginning to popularize production processes and production lines with local officials.
The Xiongnu had been completely defeated. As for the Donghu and Yuezhi, the Qin Dynasty could not continue to penetrate deeper into the northwest in a short period of time.
You cannot forcefully slow down your own development just to avoid technology leaks.
Moreover, the Huns had already been beaten once by cavalry equipped with three-piece horse suits. This thing had no technical content, and there were countless Huns who had seen it with their own eyes. In this case, Da Qin couldn't keep it a secret even if it wanted to.
It won't be long before the Donghu Yuezhi and even the Xiongnu will try to produce it themselves.
Daqin's current advantage lies in its industrial chain and mineral resources. When technology leakage is inevitable, increasing production is the wisest choice.
Nomads, what’s the use of knowing it?
With the power of the whole country, can we produce the three-piece set of horses needed for 50,000 soldiers and horses?
This thing actually needs to be made of iron.
Of course, the lower-level Guizhou leaders still have no chance to see him.
The production lines of local governments have not yet been expanded. As for paper, the quantity allocated by local governments is seriously insufficient.
Xiao He, an official with a high status, was able to know this information. Of course, Xiao He did not hesitate to share this news with his friends.
"Is there such a thing?" Liu Bang touched his chin.
"In that case, there is a reason why King Qin is close to Zhao Si."
"It is said that this boy is only in his early twenties?" Liu Bang asked.
Xiao He nodded and said, "About twenty-four years old."
"Tsk tsk! Naigong is a whole round older than him, but he has already reached the rank of minister, and the title of right officer..." Liu Bang sighed,
People are so infuriating. Liu Bang is already in his forties, and he will be fifty in just over three years!
As a result, so far, there is only a mere pavilion chief, and this pavilion chief was recommended by Xiao He as the chief official...
"Now I am the commander of the carriage, and my official position has been reached as a doctor." Xiao He smiled.
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"The chariot chief..." Liu Bang counted the titles of the Qin Kingdom on his fingers.
"It's only two levels away from becoming a Marquis!"
Liu Bang sighed, filled a glass of wine and joked: "Xiao He, what you are talking about is not an interesting thing. After listening to it, no part of my body feels comfortable."
Xiao He shook his head and laughed: "I haven't even begun to tell the interesting things I want to say."
Having said that, Xiao He stopped talking and said, "I accidentally learned this interesting thing from the county captain. It is said that Zhao Si has a quirk."
"What's the quirk?" Liu Bang raised his eyebrows. That's all a man's quirks are. As soon as he mentioned such a threesome, Liu Bang became excited instantly.
"What a catch!" Xiao He said with a smile.
"Everywhere he goes, he will wear golden armor and lead hundreds of soldiers, deep into the countryside, and sometimes catch people! He will catch people as he pleases, young and old, and after he is captured... tsk tsk! "Xiao He shook his head.
Hearing this, Liu Bang raised his eyebrows and spat, thinking that Zhao Si was a guy who caught, bullied and tortured people: "According to what you said, he is also a bad guy in the fish and meat country."
Xiao He laughed when he saw that Liu Bang had been led astray by him.
"I'm not done yet!"
"It's a funny story!" Xiao He smiled and touched his flowing mustache.
"The person he caught is very lucky!"
"How did you get such good luck?" Lu Wan also came over and asked, and Xia Houying, Fan Kuai and Cao Shen also looked at Xiao He and issued a warning, indicating that Xiao He was not allowed to cheat anymore.
"He is a vassal! However, his vassal is different from others. He usually brings a group of soldiers and forcibly kidnaps whomever he likes to serve as his retainer. Not only that, I heard from the county captain that this was Zhao Most of the people who were kidnapped were unknown people from the countryside! Because of his special method and the guests he invited were all from humble backgrounds, it became an interesting story." Xiao He did not talk about it any more. .
"Is there still such a thing?" Liu Bang scratched his head.
"He has a distinguished title and a high official position. He is also a close official of the First Emperor. As long as he reveals his identity, I am afraid that countless people will immediately pay their respects. Moreover, even if he does not go to capture him, given his status, there should be no shortage of people. Someone who takes the initiative to serve, right?" Liu Bang asked his own question.
"That's what I say. What if it's not an interesting story? Rumors and rumors are echoed by others, and they are mixed in truth and falsehood. I also heard what the county captain said, and regarded it as a story to accompany the wine. As for this matter, it is mostly a rumor." Xiao He shook his head.
Xiao He didn't take it seriously. After all, how could anyone invite guests like this?
Just come to your door and kidnap someone? What kind of identity can make the king's close ministers fancy him and kidnap him without any explanation?
How many more people in the countryside are being kidnapped who are not well-known and have no nationality? With Zhao Si's status, is there still a shortage of people available for Public Nashi?
It was probably just some unknown poor scholar from a poor family who made it up to comfort himself.
Although he thinks that he is a treasure from the ocean, and that his group of friends all have a bright future, in the end, there are still a lot of real fools in the world.
"But according to what you said, those who were caught by him were indeed lucky."
There is still some value in being a close minister of the king.
Needless to say, the benefits and future of becoming its customer go without saying.
Zhao Si's status was not particularly noble in the entire Qin Dynasty. Only because of his closeness to the First Emperor could he become a big shot in the court, but at best he was just a new rich man.
But even so, for Liu Bang, this is still a big shot that is out of reach.
Is there still a seventh-grade official in front of the prime minister's door...
"I heard this story, this Zhao Si is actually a person who doesn't stick to his origin. If only we could be captured, we would be spared from doing nothing in the countryside and accomplishing nothing." Liu Bang sighed with emotion.
Such a story is too false. Liu Bang is not a fool, and he will not follow what others say.
But if there are rumors like this, Zhao Si will most likely not choose people based on their birth status.
This is very much what Liu Bang likes.
Is Liu Bang a noble?
Ancestor is...
Now? Taking into account Lao Liu's family, he is at best a rich peasant, not even a landlord.
"The First Emperor's drive is not far from Peixian County, and most likely it will pass through Peixian County. Maybe it is really possible." Xiao He said.
Liu Bang looked at Xiao He and laughed when he saw Xiao He's playful smile.
"It's okay if this good thing has to be our turn."
A few people just thought it was a joke, and they boasted for a while and continued drinking and having fun.
The little widow wiggled her butt in and out, and was served melons, fruit cakes, and side dishes and wine. Every time Liu Bang came in and out, Liu Bang was teased and laughed at by his friends.
The little widow also had a temper, but she was not used to these gangsters. Cao Shen, Fan Kuai, Lu Wan and others were defeated one after another.
Until late at night, when several people were very drunk, Liu Bang lay on the little widow's bed again, groaning and waiting for the little widow's arrival.
In a daze, he only felt that the little widow was carefully scrubbing her body with a towel.
After wiping, the little widow did not move. She just stared at Liu Bang, who was sleeping soundly on the bed, with a hint of shyness and anger between her eyebrows.
Lang was interested in having a concubine, but he never saw Liu Bang, an old boy, mention the matter of responsibility.
She was a strong-willed person, so she didn't forcefully ask for it. After staring for a long time, she suddenly stretched out her hand and pinched Liu Bang's big stride bitterly.
The pain made Liu Bang wake up instantly, but the little widow had already twisted her butt and left.
"well!"
Liu Bang squinted his eyes and glanced at Cao's leaving figure and sighed.
It’s the hardest thing to accept the kindness of a beautiful woman!
Lying on the bed, feeling drunk again, Liu Bang's thoughts of getting ahead were almost overflowing.
"How wonderful that you caught me!"
Inexplicably, Liu Bang actually had such expectations for this matter.
Anyway, becoming the other party's disciple is nothing more than a somewhat unique way, but it is still easy for an eclectic person like Liu Bang to accept it.
That's Zhao Si's retainer. Doesn't he have a better future than in a small place like Pei County?
Liu Bang was willing to put him in a sack, let alone capture him.
Finally, I vaguely felt that Zhao Si was a bit strange. What kind of hobby was this? If they come to arrest me, do I still have to cooperate?
When I was drowsy, sleepiness came over me.
As night fell, Liu Bang's snoring continued in the room, while Mrs. Cao was alone by the lamp, mending Liu Bang's clothes.
There are cicadas chirping and frogs croaking outside...
Until the sky turned white, Ms. Cao had fallen asleep leaning on her side with her sewing clothes in her arms.
Liu Bang drooped his legs and seemed to be having a sweet dream, sometimes pretending to resist, sometimes wanting to refuse and then returning to welcome him.
And Zhao Si, who held the whip and the horse for the First Emperor, finally came to the territory of Peixian County.
"This is Peixian County!"
When it was time to arrest people again, Zhao Si did not hesitate, entered the carriage of the First Emperor and applied to the First Emperor for temporary permission to go out.
"Catch the doorkeeper?" The First Emperor looked at Zhao Si, his words were a bit teasing.
The main thing is that this incident has almost become a joke in the motorcade. Every time the officials in the caravan visit a new place, they will guess whether Zhao Si will go out to catch people.
It's just that so long has passed, and Zhao Si has never caught anyone, so the interest of the officials in discussing has passed.
It was just a fresh picture...
"I am clearly recruiting scholars for the country!" Zhao Si said seriously.
"Go!"
When the First Emperor heard this, he was too lazy to argue with Zhao Si, but having said that, Zhao Si did have good vision.
(End of chapter)
