my grandfather was qin shi huang

Chapter 399 Xu Fu: The opportunity has arrived

"Your Majesty, I have been practicing medicine for decades and have never seen such a healthy woman. Each one is full of energy and blood, better than a healthy soldier in the army. She does not look like she has been pregnant for several months. The condition of the fetus in her belly is also not good. Excellent, far beyond what an ordinary woman can conceive..."

When the First Emperor heard this, he suddenly became pregnant and nodded with a smile.

"Xiahou Aiqing, thank you for your hard work..."

Speaking of this, the First Emperor warned again.

"However, the Emperor's eldest grandson needs you to put more thought into making sure nothing happens."

Xia Wuji bowed and saluted.

"Old ministers should do their best."

When Xia Wuqi went down with the medicine bag, the First Emperor turned around and gave orders.

"Go and inform the Queen and ask her to make more trips to the Emperor's eldest grandson during this period..."

After saying that, he asked the people around him to send some precious supplements to the emperor's grandson's house, and then he gave up.

He looked back at Hei who had a smile on his side and smiled.

"Don't laugh at me for being confused - ever since Ying'er left, I have been feeling more and more out of control. In the past few days, my appetite has been decreasing day by day, and even my sleep has become a little unsteady. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for long. Well, what I’m thinking about right now is that I want to see Ying’er give birth to a great-grandchild for me as soon as possible. By then, I can safely hand over this burden to him..."

Before the First Emperor finished speaking, Hei was so frightened that he knelt down and prostrated.

"Your Majesty, please don't say such depressing words. You are just too tired during this period. Let Mr. Xiahou help you recuperate for a while. It is expected that there will be no problem..."

The First Emperor waved his hand, interrupting Hei.

"I know my body well..."

After saying that, he sighed softly and looked thoughtfully in the direction of the East China Sea. After a long silence, he asked seemingly unintentionally.

"Is there any news from Fourth Young Master?"

Hei looked at the tired-looking First Emperor, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes, but his tone remained as respectful as before.

"Back to Your Majesty, I just received a letter from Central Fujian today. Fifteen days ago, Young Master Gao took a big ship and led an army from Yingzhou to Fusang. I believe there will be news soon..."

"Fuso..."

The First Emperor nodded slightly.

He stood up and looked at the overseas map before Yu Shen. After examining it for a long time, he looked back at Hei who was standing with his hands hanging down.

"Tell me, are there really gods in this overseas fairy mountain?"

Hei was silent for a long time.

"I don't know, veteran, but maybe there is, otherwise where did Master Xu Xian get this chart..."

A glimmer of light seemed to flash in the eyes of the First Emperor.

Nodding slightly.

As if he suddenly thought of something, he raised his eyebrows slightly and asked lightly.

"How is that idiot in the Fourth Young Master's family doing now..."

"In recent days, several more banquets have been held. Even the Eighteenth Young Master received her invitation, and he also imitated His Highness the Emperor Changsun and opened a recruitment hall, saying that he wanted to recruit disciples... …”

A trace of sarcasm flashed across the eyes of the First Emperor.

"It's really difficult for her..."

Having said this, the First Emperor tapped the table lightly and looked at Hei beside him.

"How many talents has she recruited during this period, and what kind of followers are they..."

"Your Majesty, Madam Zheng's side has been quite busy recently. In the past ten months, it has attracted nearly a hundred customers..."

At this point, Hei's tone paused slightly before he lowered his head and said.

"Most of them are thieves who have no talent. They just want to take the opportunity to cling to the Fourth Young Master and get rich. However, it is also suspected that there are traitors among them, and they have been appreciated by Mrs. Zheng. May I ask, Your Majesty, Are you going to close the net..."

When the First Emperor heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head slightly.

"Don't worry, let's wait and see, don't alert the snake..."

There was no emotion or anger on the face of the First Emperor.

"Has she given away people to Marquis Jingbian and Lieutenant Yanbei recently?"

Black nodded.

"In the past few days, Marquis Jingbian has taken back Mrs. Zheng's niece. Mrs. Zheng took the opportunity to send more than 20 carefully selected retainers to Marquis Jingbian. Including the last batch, the number is close to forty. The number. As for General Xiang Yu, he also sent more than 20 talents who are proficient in internal affairs and military art, saying that they are dowries for the young master Wan..."

The First Emperor nodded slightly, turned his head and smiled.

"It seems that my good daughter-in-law is quite capable. Unexpectedly, in a short period of time, she has helped me gather so many talents - I can't let her down..."

Having said this, he ordered to Hei.

"Go back and pick out some jewels and fine brocades from the treasury. Send them to her personally and say they are my rewards..."

"promise!"

Hei turned around and was about to go down to prepare. Just after taking a few steps, he heard the First Emperor adding another sentence lightly behind him.

"You can give some hints to some people - my good daughter-in-law, she has been busy for so long and cannot fail to achieve some results. I have to help her raise her profile no matter what, so that the rats hiding in the dark can see her. Have some hope..."

Hei understood clearly and went straight to make arrangements.

……

Looking at the rewards all over the courtyard, Mrs. Zheng couldn't hide the smile on her face. Except during the New Year and holidays, her family had not received any rewards from His Majesty for many years.

However, although he was extremely happy in his heart, he did not dare to show any disrespect to the Chief Manager of Black Ice Platform who was the most trusted person around the First Emperor.

"Hei Lao, thank you for your hard work this time. You might as well stay and have a cup of tea..."

Hei smiled and cupped his hands, refusing very politely.

"I don't dare. It's my duty to work for His Majesty. Your Majesty is still waiting for my reply, so I won't bother you..."

Having said this, Hei looked back at the reward behind him and pointed it out.

"My lady is knowledgeable, discerning, and caring about family ties. Your Majesty is very pleased..."

Mrs. Zheng's heart moved and she bowed gratefully to Hei.

"Thank you, Mr. Hei, for the tip..."

Hei nodded slightly and drifted away with several palace maids and guards who followed him.

It wasn't until Hei and the others' carriage disappeared that Mrs. Zheng looked away, and happily returned to the house with her servants. Sure enough, the bet was right. His Majesty was very satisfied with his behavior in being friendly to the Eighteenth Young Master's Mansion, and even asked Mr. Hei to send him a reward.

From then on, Mrs. Zheng seemed to have caught the eye of the First Emperor, and rewards were sent to her from time to time in the palace.

As time passed, some smart people in Xianyang City "smelled" the news and felt that things were changing.

Some people began to take the initiative to visit and seek refuge in the Fourth Young Master's Mansion. The power of the Fourth Young Master's Mansion began to change visibly, just like the eighteenth Young Master Hu Hai's power began to expand rapidly.

This made Mrs. Zheng overjoyed.

All the hard work for so long has finally paid off!

"Congratulations, madam——"

Mr. Yi, who has gray beard and hair and a fairy-like spirit, first stopped and looked at Mrs. Zheng carefully for a while, then his expression relaxed and he stepped forward with a smile to congratulate her. "Madam, my luck has been getting better recently, and there is a hint of excitement. This is a sign that things are getting better..."

Mrs. Zheng was overjoyed when she heard this.

"I would also like to thank you gentlemen for your help..."

Mr. Yi shook his head seriously.

"Madam, you are ridiculous. We are just following the destiny and taking advantage of the trend. Everything still depends on the good fortune of the young master and you..."

At this point, Mr. Yi's expression suddenly changed. In front of Mrs. Zheng, he calculated with his fingers for a long time, and then said with a happy face.

"Congratulations, madam, congratulations, madam, for bringing heaven and earth to work together. Madam, you and the young master's destiny has arrived..."

When Mrs. Zheng heard this, she couldn't help being surprised and happy.

"May I ask, sir, why you are so happy..."

Mr. Yi smiled and pointed to the east.

"Happiness comes from the sea. If I'm not mistaken, good news will come from the sea within ten months..."

Mrs. Zheng said a little puzzled.

"You mean, my husband is about to pacify Fusang?"

Mr. Yi shook his head and reminded.

"Did Madam forget the original intention of the young master's trip to sea?"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zheng opened her mouth in disbelief.

"You mean, you mean, I really found it for Your Majesty, found it..."

Mr. Yi smiled and nodded.

"I am good at looking at Qi. In the east, the Qi has turned into five colors, and there is faint Qi rising to the sky. It must be that a king is born and the elixir comes to the dust..."

When Mrs. Zheng heard this, she couldn't help but clenched her fists tightly, with ecstasy in her eyes.

She knew very well that if her husband could really seek the elixir of immortality for His Majesty, then the crown prince's position would really be secure!

……

Fuso Island.

Young Master Gao looked at the silver mine in front of him with excitement.

Silver is actually produced here, and the reserves are quite large. Coming to Fuso this time, this alone is enough to excite people.

"Immediately organize manpower to dig and tell the group of savages on the island that as long as they are willing to mine for silver, each person will be rewarded with a pound of rice per day, no, two pounds of rice per person - I want to transport all this silver back to Xianyang , give His Majesty a surprise!"

The young master's high eyebrows are dancing.

In just a few days, such an astonishing silver mine was discovered on Fuso Island, and according to reports from the scattered soldiers, there seem to be several other similar silver mines, which makes people unhappy?

"Your Highness, we don't have much food left..."

The quartermaster standing behind him couldn't help but smile bitterly and came out to remind him.

This young master of my own is really too casual. He thinks about one place after another. During this period, he has already given out thousands of kilograms of grain. If he continues to give out rewards so casually, he will probably follow him in less than half a month. The soldiers will be hungry.

Young Master Gao was slightly startled when he heard this and looked at Ge Yun who was standing aside.

Ge Jun nodded.

"Yes, the food and grass we brought now is only enough for half a month - but I have sent people to search everywhere for food. However, these barbarians have now been organized into households and the people have become the head of our Qin Dynasty. , isn’t it reasonable to pay some taxes..."

Gongzi Gao:......

Thinking of the ragged clothes and savage appearance of the residents here, I still hesitated.

"Is there something wrong with this?"

Ge Yun cupped his hands with a calm expression.

"There is no reason for ordinary people not to pay taxes to the imperial court. What's more, these barbarians are not educated, have no disrespect for etiquette, and are afraid of power but not moral. This is the time to let them know how to be respectful..."

Young Master Gao said a little uncertainly.

"His Majesty asked me to educate the people for him overseas and extend kindness..."

Ge Yun waved his hand calmly.

"Sir, isn't this a kind of royal education?"

Young Master Gao couldn't help but be astonished.

After pondering for a long time, he asked with some uncertainty.

"This will not affect my request for the elixir of immortality for Your Majesty..."

Ge Yun shook his head.

"Young Master, just don't worry. You can come here and let these barbarians on the desert island see the ritual and music education and connect them with the Qin Dynasty. For them, it is already a great blessing. It is already in line with the immortal's intention of asking Your Majesty to give kindness. Why? There may be obstacles..."

Speaking of this, Ge Yun subconsciously looked at Xu Fu.

"Besides, we three brothers have been watching the sky at night recently. It seems that we can vaguely see the place of immortals, and we can hear the joy of the immortals. I think the opportunity to come to His Majesty is coming soon..."

When Young Master Gao heard this, he couldn't help being shocked. He stepped forward and grabbed Ge Yun's big hand in surprise.

"Sir, are you serious?"

Ge Jun nodded calmly.

Young Master Gao turned his head and looked at Xu Fu again. Xu Fu nodded stiffly. At this time, Young Master Gao was shocked by the sudden surprise and did not notice the reluctance in Xu Fu's expression at all.

On the other hand, Long Qie and Fan Kuai on the side couldn't help but frown slightly, and glanced at Ge Yun and Xu Fu not far away with some suspicion.

However, this kind of thing could not be proven false, so he wisely kept his mouth shut.

Whether there is an immortal or not, and whether I can seek the elixir of immortality, I will know when the time comes. There is no need to attack at this time.

However, Gongzi Gao finally rejected Ge Yun's suggestion to continue to plunder the barbarians on these islands for food. However, he did not continue to distribute food to these people. Instead, he asked Long Qie to personally lead people to plunder the gold and silver hidden in the hands of these barbarians.

Although these people were still in the stage of bartering and did not know the benefits of these gold and silver, these things were bright in color and rich in gold and silver minerals. These barbarians still collected a lot of gold and silver unintentionally.

After all, these things are naturally different from ordinary stones, and many people have picked them up and placed them in the tribe.

It's all cheaper now.

Three days later, together with the soldiers who mobilized to dig day and night, a boat was assembled.

He planned to send someone to send these gold and silver back to Xianyang early tomorrow morning to report the good news to his own father-in-law!

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It is night, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse.

Outside Xu Fu's tent, a figure flashed, and a man wearing a brown short coat and with three long beards under his chin came in. If Young Master Gao, Long Qie and others were here, they would find that this person is none other than Ge Yun, the counselor he has relied on recently.

"Master Xu Xian, get ready to take action——"

Xu Fu looked at the visitor and couldn't help but take a deep breath. Then he walked outside the tent with some worry and looked around. Although the soldiers guarding around his tent had been dismissed by him with excuses, he was a little worried.

I felt a little relieved when I saw that there was indeed no one around, and that the closest elite patrolmen of Great Qin were dozens of steps away. Looking back at Ge Yun, he said in a deep voice.

"Are you sure I can get what I want..."

(End of this chapter)