Daqin: The poorest prime minister, the first emperor begged me to corrupt

"Too...His Royal Highness?"

Old Wang Wan probably thought that her old eyes were dazed, so she rubbed her cloudy eyes hard, and leaned forward to observe carefully.

He leaned forward, almost face to face, as if afraid of making a mistake!

Fusu raised his head subconsciously, and said helplessly, "It's Gu... Wang Laoxiang is fine."

"Hi~!"

Lao Wang Wan confirmed it, and also took a breath.

Meng Tian, ​​Li Si, Feng Jie, Feng Quji and others also had expressions on their faces.

The martial arts students are capable and dark, and no one will care too much, because that is their true qualities as generals.

Just like farmers, always like that.

You can't expect someone who has been exposed to the wind and sun all year round to have a flawless and gentle face like jade, that's unrealistic.

But the majestic Prince Qin also acted like a sloppy guy, which broke the cognition a bit, or shocked people's three views!
"Isn't His Royal Highness the academy servant? How did he look like this?"

"I met yesterday, but I didn't dare to admit it..."

Meng Tian, ​​Feng Quji and the others were stunned and dumbfounded.

Fusu didn't feel ashamed. When he first participated in the training with the martial arts students, he was really not used to it. He just felt that he was cheated by old Fan Zeng's bad idea.

But today, I am used to it even if I am not used to it, and because of my good foundation, no matter in practice or theory, I can always rank among the best in every grade.

The martial arts students have a weak theoretical foundation, he often helps each other to tutor privately, and all the students respect and love him.

And while gaining fans, he himself also benefited a lot.

In the past, he started too high in the army, and served as a military supervisor for Qin Mo several times, then under the appointment of Ying Zheng, he led an army alone to pacify Fulou and Minyue countries.

Although the war was going well at that time, the two countries were pacified one after another under his strategy, but that made him always feel like a castle in the air, unable to really deeply control the troops he led, and more relying on the status of the prince to lead the army...

Now, the sense of emptiness in his heart has been filled in the martial arts hall, and if he leads troops again in the future, he will definitely be more handy!

"I am a servant of the martial arts academy, and I will manage batch after batch of martial arts students in the future. I also need some real skills, and I can't just rely on my status as a prince."

"Therefore, take advantage of the newly launched military course in the Martial Arts Museum, and participate in it to learn."

Fusu explained with a smile.

Everyone was stunned, and then they all raised their hands together: "His Royal Highness is tireless in studying and practicing, it is really a blessing for the country~!"

Fusu blushed: "You gentlemen are absurd."

At this time, Kun, who had entered the camp, came back quickly, and said in a loud voice: "Master Qin, I invite you."

Everyone bid farewell to Fusu and followed Kun into the camp.

"Beep...beep beep..."

"Cross...Cross..."

In the open space of the camp, the martial arts students are fully armed, braving the light rain to practice the queue. Accompanied by the rhythmic sound of copper whistle, the martial arts students are also moving in a uniform pace. Nearly 500 people are like one person, and no noise can be heard .

There are former escorts on the southern tour, such as Li Sifeng Jie and others, and they have long been familiar with this.

But old Wang Wan and Meng Tian, ​​including Feng Quji, Ma Xing and other state captains, were amazed by this.

"Nowadays, all the soldiers of the Great Qin Dynasty are promoting this drill, but due to the short period of time, it has not been effective... It turns out that after practicing it, it is so chilling and awe-inspiring!"

"That's right, the more than ten thousand imperial guards brought back by His Majesty from Baiyue have been trained by this method, and they can be said to be as quick as arms and fingers. Compared with them, the rest of the imperial guards are like new recruits who have just joined the army. Ding is average."

"Qin Xiangyan said that although this method can train elite soldiers, it takes a lot of time. It is only suitable for standing soldiers and soldiers. It should not be implemented when the pawns are in the middle of their strokes. It will occupy the training time for drum music and flag orders and battle formation..."

Everyone was talking about the advantages and disadvantages of the infantry drills, and they followed Kun to Qin Mo's camp of the Chinese army.

The curtains were hung open on both sides, and Qin Mo, who was inside the tent, could clearly see the training situation of the martial arts students outside.

On the contrary, you can clearly see the situation inside the account from the outside.

So when everyone came to the tent and took their attention away from the martial arts students' training, they could clearly see what was going on inside the tent.

Then, all of them had a twitching face, and their mouths were dry!

In the center of the tent, there was a huge silk cloth, and Qin Mo and a blond, blue-eyed Hu woman were lying on the silk cloth, and they didn't know what new tricks they were playing.

The key point is that the Hu woman is very beautiful, not only blond and blue-eyed, full of exotic style, but also has white skin like snow, graceful and plump body, falling forward and backward, which is really eye-catching.

However, the clothes are still extremely cool, and the skin is exposed and the flesh seems to be exposed, which arouses infinite reverie!

"What are you guys doing standing around outside?"

Qin Mo had heard everyone's footsteps, but he didn't see anyone coming in for a long time, so he raised his head and greeted him proactively.

Everyone came back to their senses suddenly, and looked at each other with strange expressions.

Especially Meng Tian, ​​couldn't help but said quietly: "When I was in the frontier, I heard rumors that Xianyang is crazy, Qin Xiang loves a mature woman."

"Seeing you today is really worthwhile."

"Even marching outside, you have to bring Hu Ji's beautiful wife as a companion..."

These words seem to be teasing.

Although it is said that marching and training is not a real battle outside, but it is really practical enough to bring an unknown and beautiful bearded woman in the camp.

Moreover, the curtains were opened wide, allowing people to look at them wantonly.

Even if you cover it up, put down the curtain so that no one can see it...

"Qin Xiang, you have fallen~!"

As a veteran in the army, Meng Tian probably really couldn't understand Qin Mo's behavior, and after teasing him, he assumed the attitude of an old senior, sighing that he hated iron for being weak.

Old Wang Wan, Feng Jie, Li Si and others were all taken aback when they heard this.

Does this sound familiar?
As if...as if...they had said that too.

And it was also said to Qin Mo.

At that time, they made Qin Mo's resignation, and they had to bear the cost of building the Hexi Straight Road, so they invited Qin Mo back to the chancellor...

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but their expressions changed drastically, and they all glared at Meng Tian angrily.

What's more, he can't wait to reach out his hand to cover Meng Tian's mouth.

You don't talk, no one treats you as dumb, what do you know, you dare to be silly? !
"Uh……"

Meng Tian noticed the angry eyes of everyone, but he just felt baffled, as if asking: [What's the matter?Am I not telling the truth? 】

At this time, Qin Mo in the tent had already climbed up from the silk cloth, threw the charcoal tip in his hand to Queen Pasade, and bowed to Meng Tian generously: "Senior Meng has taught you, Mo should change it."

Youdao is loyal advice.

Again, I'm not your father, why should I care about you?

Only those who really love you will give you good advice, even if you don't listen, you have to accept it!

"Well."

Meng Tian nodded embarrassingly, he realized that he seemed to have wrongly blamed Qin Mo.

Because as Qin Mo got up... there were some lines drawn on the silk cloth, which were originally pressed under Qin Mo's body, but they were revealed after Qin Mo got up.

That is clearly a map that I just started to draw!
Moreover, Meng Tian has been guarding the frontier all year round, and he can tell at a glance that the map starts from Hexi and extends to the western region.

It is completely reasonable to find a woman from outside the region who is familiar with geography to help me draw the hand-drawn map!

On the contrary, he doesn't ask indiscriminately, but just teases and teaches... It's embarrassing to death!

"Cough cough..."

Old Wang Wan glanced at Meng Tian secretly, then coughed lightly twice, drawing everyone's attention to himself, and then went straight to the point and said to Qin Mo: "President Qin, I am here for the sake of the internal treasury. Regarding the proportion of the national treasury, the Mongolian Prime Minister should have told you yesterday."

"I don't know if Prime Minister Qin has a way to persuade His Majesty to accept the ratio of one hundred and five?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately lost their focus on the embarrassed Meng Tian, ​​and all their eyes fell on Qin Mo's face.

But Qin Mo just looked indifferent, seeing that no one wanted to enter the tent, he got off the silk map and put on the straw sandals, then took the straw hat and put on, went out of the tent to bathe in the morning drizzle with everyone.

"I have already said to Senior Meng yesterday that it is related to the royal treasury's income, and I am afraid I will not be able to persuade His Majesty."

"The gentlemen have come to look for me this time...but I am in trouble!"

Qin Mo said in a rather embarrassed way while watching the practice formation of the martial arts students.

Everyone looked at each other for a while, and finally Mao Jiao said: "Qin Xiangsu has always been trusted by His Majesty, as long as he is willing to go to the memorial to persuade him, His Majesty will most likely accept it."

"Of course, the lower officials also know that His Majesty has a bad temper...resolute, and Prime Minister Qin's memorial to persuade him may offend His Majesty."

"But it is related to the national treasury's century-old plan, and it is even more related to the well-being of the soldiers and civilians in the world. Please think again, Qin Xiang!"

Old Wang Wan and the others also raised their hands together and said, "Now that things have come to an end, only Prime Minister Qin can persuade His Majesty."

This is somewhat of a moral kidnapping.

But as they said, only Qin Mo can persuade the first emperor.

And as the prime minister, even if it is an immoral kidnapping, he should take the initiative to shoulder this burden!

"I understand what you said."

Qin Mo nodded, pouted and began to walk in the drizzle, as if he was thinking about how to persuade Ying Zheng.

Seeing him like this, everyone could not help but look hopeful in their eyes, and followed him step by step.

As Qin Mo walked, he arrived at the Yuanmen of the camp. When he exited the Yuanmen, he was on the Hexi Straight Road where there were constant traffic of business travelers and horses.

The business travelers traveling westward were not affected by the drizzle, and drove in droves.

But the merchants traveling from outside the Great Wall to Guanzhong looked very embarrassed, and the bodies of people and animals were covered with mud.

Even the goods carried were covered with tung tarpaulin and grasses, but they were also covered with a lot of mud. It seemed that they were overturned on the way and reloaded, so I don't know if the damage was serious...

The Hexi Straight Road has just been built out of Didao County, and the merchants traveling from outside the Great Wall to Guanzhong have just turned from the muddy road to the concrete straight road, so they look embarrassed!
"Hey, it's short-handed."

Qin Mo suddenly sighed helplessly, and said hesitantly: "Those foreign slaves who built His Majesty's mausoleum are still helping me build the Hexi Straight Road."

"Furthermore, His Majesty has already promised me that after the Hexi Straight Road is built to the fortress, those foreign slaves will continue to be lent to me, and the Hexi Straight Road will continue to be built until it runs through the entire Hexi Kingdom and reaches outside the territory, becoming a veritable Hexi Straight Road... "

"Your Majesty can collect taxes on the straight road in Senai to increase revenue for the internal treasury, which is mutually beneficial."

"However, the straight road outside the Great Wall is all built for me, and the beneficiary is also my Hexi Kingdom."

"My lords... I have accepted His Majesty's favor, so how can I have the face to persuade Your Majesty to give up the benefits due to the internal treasury?"

Everyone was speechless when asked.

This matter is really difficult, and no one will be able to open their mouths.

Qin Mo took advantage of Ying Zheng, and if he still went against Ying Zheng, he would be a fool!

But then again, Qin Mo's dilemma is actually not difficult to solve. Instead of relying on Yingzheng's hard labor to repair the mausoleum, he can build the Hexi Straight Road by himself...

"Qin Xiang, if you don't rely on His Majesty's foreign hard labor to build the mausoleum, can't you continue to build the Hexi Straight Road?"

Meng Tian asked suddenly.

Qin Mo saw that there were prey in the net, he immediately shook his head and said in a persuasive manner: "If I don't rely on His Majesty's foreign hard labor, how can I have a lot of money and food to hire tens of thousands of workers? I can't recruit the people of Hexi Kingdom all the year round to build roads as labor labor, right?"

"My Hexi Kingdom is located outside the Great Wall, and the land is sparsely populated. The officials are scratching their heads all day long, thinking about how to attract immigrants from the Great Wall."

"If the people under the control are recruited all the year round to build roads for labor, and the people in Senegal know about it, who will be willing to emigrate?"

"I'm afraid that the original people will also go to the kingdom of the princes. I have nowhere to cry..."

Meng Tian didn't wait for him to finish speaking, he said hesitantly: "Conscripting common people for labor all the year round is naturally inappropriate."

"But it is quite feasible to hire workers with money and food."

"Even though Prime Minister Qin himself doesn't have that much money and food, but there are ministers of the Manchu Dynasty who help Qin Xiang collect some, wouldn't he have it?"

Old Wang Wan and the others were dumbfounded when they were listening, and they all stared at Meng Tian with the eyes of a mentally retarded person.

You melon counselor is really open-mouthed!

You didn't donate money a few times ago, right?

The family is burning too much money, right?
Do you know how the Seine Straight was built?
When your upper lip touches your lower lip, you feel happy. Do you know what life we ​​have spent in the past two years?
Seeing that the straight road is about to be repaired to the barrier, we are also relieved. You are so happy, let us put on the grinding reins again!
"Is this... appropriate?"

Qin Mo didn't seem to see Zhu Sheng's unlovable expressions, but asked a little shyly.

Meng Tian noticed the eyes of everyone wanting to eat him raw, but he still subconsciously nodded and said: "He... woo woo woo..."

Before he could utter a complete word, several big hands suddenly stretched out from the side at the same time, covering his mouth tightly: 【You can shut up~! 】

When everyone attacked together, no matter how brave Ren Mengtian was, he was powerless to resist. He could only whimper in disbelief: [Why did I offend you?This is trying to suffocate to death! 】

Fusu who was standing guard outside the gate couldn't hold back his laughter when he saw the sad Meng Tian and the excited people.

Especially Li Si, his whole body threw himself on Meng Tian, ​​seeing how he gritted his teeth, he really wanted to suffocate Meng Tian to death...

This scene is really too fun!

"That's all~!"

Qin Mo suppressed his smile and made a black face, waved his hand to interrupt everyone's commotion, and said indifferently: "Please go back, gentlemen."

After speaking, he turned and went back to the big tent in the camp.

"Qin Xiang..."

Everyone let go of Meng Tian, ​​who was blushing and had a thick neck, and wanted to call Qin Mo to stop, but for a moment they didn't know what to say.

Qin Mo waved his hands without turning his head and said: "You gentlemen, hurry back to Xianyang, the central exam is only two days away, and you cannot do without your masters!"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, all speechless and helpless.

The truth is right there.

If they themselves can't be selfless and can't give up their private wealth, how can they force Qin Mo to be selfless and give up the foreign slave labor of Yingzheng and Xiuling?

Even thinking about it deeply, if they themselves are like this, how can they have the face to persuade Yingzheng to use less money?
Morality is a double-edged sword. If you want others to be selfless and public, you must also have that kind of heart.

Otherwise, if thunder strikes on a rainy day, the first one to strike will be a hypocrite!

"Go back to Xianyang?"

After a long silence, Li Si took the lead and said tentatively.

He had long regretted following the crowd and reducing Ying Zheng's original spending ratio, but now he regrets it even more.

There is really no money left in the family, which can be used for donations.

At this moment, he just wanted to stay away from Qin Mo. As for whether he would be cast aside by the people when he returned to Xianyang, he didn't care at all.

It is better to be spit on by the people than to drink the northwest wind with the whole family!
Besides, the big deal is to increase the proportion of expenses. As long as Yingzheng's appetite is satisfied and the edict exempting the calculation of taxes is promulgated, everything will be solved, and everyone will still be respected by the people.

Whether the national treasury will be damaged is a matter for the future...

"It's impossible to go back to Xianyang. If you don't pull Prime Minister Qin to persuade His Majesty, will you be cast aside by the people when you go back?!"

Mao Jiao flatly shook her head and refused.

He has more integrity than Li Si, and he never thought of giving Neiku a ratio of more than one hundred and fifty.

And there are not a few honest ministers who have the same idea as Mao Jiao. Feng Jie stared at Meng Tian fiercely, gritted his teeth and said, "Then donate some money and food to Prime Minister Qin's Hexi Kingdom, and use it to continue building the Hexi Straight Road."

Meng Tian stared back at him without any fear, and said hesitantly: "It should have been like this~!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone became decisively angry, and they all glared at him angrily.

You still have the face to speak, if you didn't fall into the trap yourself, why should we continue to put on the reins of the grinding mill?

Meng Tian shrank his neck, somewhat timidly.

These old guys are not moral, they play group fights when they come up...

"Meng Xiang returned to Xianyang for a short time. Those who don't know are innocent. After donating a few times in the future, you will know how powerful it is."

Old Wang Wan came out to smooth things over and rescued Meng Tian.

But before Meng Tian was grateful, he immediately changed the subject: "The donation to Hexi Kingdom to build the straight road was proposed by Prime Minister Meng, so let Prime Minister Meng take the lead, okay?"

Meng Tian wanted to shake his head subconsciously, but seeing the unkind eyes of everyone, he immediately stiffened his neck to stop the urge to shake his head.

If he dared to shake his head, it would be a gang fight in the next second!
"Okay, it doesn't matter if I make a big head."

Meng Tian waved his big hand, and said proudly.

The evil spirit in everyone's eyes lessened a little: [This is true, otherwise you will definitely not be able to get out of this camp today! 】

……

So, after a little discussion among the people, Lao Wang Wan took the lead and went back to the camp of the Chinese Army to look for Qin Mo.

"Prime Minister Qin, we are willing to help the Hexi Kingdom continue to build straight roads, so as not to embarrass Prime Minister Qin." Old Wang Wan said with a sigh of relief.

Qin Mo was suspicious: "Really?"

Old Wang Wan nodded: "Really!"

Everyone then nodded in unison: "It's absolutely true~!!!"

Qin Mo smiled, and then he straightened his clothes suddenly, bowed his hands to everyone and said: "Your monarchs are sincere for the country and the people, Mo is very grateful, please accept this worship."

Everyone dodged and didn't dare to accept it, Li Si even said quietly: "I won't be worshiped, why not build a straight road by the Hexi Kingdom themselves."

These words touched everyone's hearts, including Meng Tian, ​​all of them showed expectations.

Qin Mo raised his eyes to look at Li Si, and said angrily, "Li Xiang, don't be joking."

Li Si said with a serious face, "I'm not joking."

Qin Mo narrowed his eyes slightly: "Li Xiang is clearly joking."

Li Si: "..."

Li Si thought of someone, and resolutely confessed: "Well, the officer is indeed joking."

Everyone: "..."

This spineless guy, as usual, couldn't get tough in front of Qin Mo!

Qin Mo smacked his lips and nodded in satisfaction, took out a memorial from his bosom, handed it to Old Wang Wan with both hands and said: This is my memorial to advise His Majesty, Mr. Wang should take it back to Xianyang. "

"In addition, I should use the hard labor of foreign races that His Majesty built the mausoleum. You just need to continue to provide food and clothing, as well as the wages of the people who volunteer to work, just like when building the Straight Road in the Fortress!"

Lao Wang Wan looked at the memorial that seemed to have been prepared long ago, and couldn't help being stunned and smiling bitterly.

In the end, he took the memorial with both hands and said: "Qin Xiangzhen... I even suspect that you and His Majesty are in collusion!"

Qin Mo: "..."

The old fox has a very keen sense of smell.

Qin Mo shook his head resolutely: "It's nothing, it's just that after Prime Minister Meng told me yesterday, I wrote the note of admonition, but I have been hesitating whether to submit it to Your Majesty."

"It wasn't until just now that I saw the righteousness of the princes. Mo was very impressed and decided to follow suit!"

Old Wang Wan nodded noncommittally, returned to his smile and said: "Mr. Qin doesn't need to explain, I believe Mr. Qin."

"It's not too late, I'll take my leave after this!"

Everyone then said: "Farewell."

Qin Mo bowed his hands to see each other: "Mo send you gentlemen."

Old Wang Wan waved his hands and said with a smile: "No need to give it away, if persuading His Majesty fails, we will not pay money and food to help Hexi Kingdom build a straight road outside the Great Wall."

Qin Mo: "..."

This old man is really difficult.

……

Later, Qin Mo sent everyone out of the camp until he watched them ride their horses and drive and disappear into sight on the straight road, then turned back with a smile.

But before he took two steps, there was the sound of chariots and horses behind him, coming straight to the gate of the camp.

"who?"

"Forbidden military affairs, dismount quickly~!"

Fusu and Kun, who were on guard, yelled loudly and closed the gate of the camp.

There were also archers on the sentry tower, who squeaked and pulled the bowstring, aiming the arrow cluster at a group of people galloping outside the camp.

Qin Mo turned his head to check, his eyesight was excellent, and he could see clearly at a glance that the one riding first was Zhao Gao whom he had seen last night.

And the knights after Zhao Gao were all familiar faces of the imperial guards.

One of the cars surrounded by the imperial guards was driven by old Meng Wu himself.

"Luoxian, His Majesty has arrived!"

Qin Mo shouted to the martial arts students on the sentry tower.

The martial arts students were taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly moved away the cluster of arrows they were aiming at, and slowly let go of the bowstring.

Fusu and Kun also immediately reopened the gate of the village that was about to close.

"Aiqing, how did you cheat...to ask Zhuqing for a reward?"

Ying Zheng poked his head out from the window of the carriage, and couldn't wait to shout to Qin Mo.