my grandfather was qin shi huang

After hearing this, everyone who was originally calm and calm, with the old god sitting there on the ground, waiting to observe the situation, suddenly felt a chill in their hearts and frowned slightly.

Kuaiji County has a total of twenty-six counties under its jurisdiction, with names and surnames. There are more than 70 local wealthy families mentioned in the table, and there are dozens of others who are barely noticeable and can be considered large local families.

Although these people live in the county, their assets are distributed among the counties in the county.

If the emperor's eldest grandson was to promote this matter, only twenty-six families would be selected——

Doesn’t it mean that whoever takes control of this matter will have the right to speak locally!

Whether you are willing to cooperate with the court is one thing, but whether you are willing to have a master sitting on your head is another matter, especially this master is not a dragon like Li You, but a tiger sitting on the ground. .

Everyone couldn't stay calm.

Everyone is smart, and they have no doubts about the court's support behind this matter. They only need to look at the emperor's eldest grandson's success in almost everything, and they know that he is not a person who likes to talk big.

Just when everyone was thinking and weighing in their minds, wondering how to get more benefits from the imperial court, they saw that the head of the Yu family, Yu Rang, could not wait to stand up.

His eyes glanced at the tall and thick-looking Long Li without leaving any trace.

His Yu family is the in-laws of His Royal Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson. This time, he can't let that thief Long Li take the lead. As expected, he saw the fleeting regret in Long Li's eyes, and he was in a good mood. He straightened his back and spoke generously.

"Your Highness, building water conservancy and dredging ditches is a good deed to benefit the people of Kuaiji. If this can be accomplished, from now on, the people of Kuaiji and future generations will benefit from it. This is a great good thing. Although our Yu family counts We are not from a rich family, but we have always done good in the village. There are thousands of people in our clan. This time, our Yu family is willing to devote all our efforts to accomplish this matter——"

Zhao Ying looked at Yu Rang who jumped out first and nodded with approval.

"Good! The Yu family is indeed a family that has accumulated good deeds. Every word and deed can be said to be a model for the village! You might as well tell me, which part of the plan does the Yu family want to be responsible for?"

Yu Rang raised his hand to Zhao Ying.

"Most of my Yu family's land is in Yuhang. If I am lucky enough to get permission to build ditches in Yuhang County, I will definitely get twice the result with half the effort..."

Zhao Ying nodded. Then, someone took a pen and paper on the spot and lightly circled a line on a ditch plan hanging behind him. He turned around, looked at the head of the Yu family, and said loudly.

"In that case, I will do as you say!"

As he spoke, he looked around at everyone.

"We, Da Qin, admire the rule of law. However, we also admire the conduct of Taoism. You must first have virtue, and then the law will prevail in the village. If the law prevails in the village, then there will be good deeds in the village. As long as the Yu family has the heart to do its best for the village, how can it be done by your highness? What’s the reason for the award?”

With that said, he stepped forward and personally handed the appointment document signed by himself and stamped with the seal of the Governor-General of Jiangnan into Yu Rang's hands.

"From today on, you are the general manager of ditch construction in Yuhang County. You have the power to dispatch and direct all construction matters within the planning scope of ditches. Wherever the ditch passes, anyone who obstructs or fails to cooperate will hinder the government order. , the crime of harming the village will be punished. In addition, you can choose a son to join my recruit camp and serve around you..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help but show a look of envy in their eyes.

When the legitimate son enters the military camp and serves as his attendants, he is the closest minister to His Royal Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson. Who knows, if one day he can get into the eyes of His Royal Highness the eldest emperor's grandson, this will open up a path for advancement for the Yu family.

This is an opportunity that many Chu nobles dream of.

In this way, it fell into the hands of the Yu family.

Everyone was still envious and regretted that they were not the first to stand up, but the situation was different for the head of the Zhong family. His face became extremely ugly.

His eyes immediately moved to Qiantang County next to Yuhang. As long as they could win the right to build ditches in Qiantang County, the Zhong family would not be too passive. However, before he could get up, he saw that Long Li on the opposite side had already taken the lead. He stood up and bowed deeply to Zhao Ying.

"Your Highness, please be loyal to the imperial court, accumulate good deeds, and benefit the countryside. The Long family asks itself that it dare not lag behind others and is willing to devote all its efforts to building ditches and opening waterways to serve Your Highness..."

Although Zhao Ying had already expected it, he still couldn't help but look at him one more time.

This Long Li is really not simple. He has no shortage of vision and knowledge.

To be fair, if it weren't for Yu Ji's relationship, he would have wanted to name the Long family directly and make him the general manager of the initiative to build the canal.

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.

"Shan is worthy of being a member of General Long Qie's clan. This responsibility can be regarded as a model in the countryside. In this case, Nagu must be unkind. Please tell me which section of the ditch you are willing to take on..."

Long Li turned his attention to Qiantang County without hesitation.

"The Long family's connections are mostly in Qiantang and Yuhang. We are willing to build a section from Qiantang to Yuhang..."

Zhao Ying nodded very simply.

"Your Long family can cultivate a first-class talent like General Long Qie. I think you are quite capable..."

Having said this, he turned around, picked up the brush again, and lightly drew a circle around Qiantang County next to Yuhang County.

"This is the responsibility of the Long family..."

In the blink of an eye, two of the twenty-six families were selected, and they were all in the most important positions. Everyone immediately became nervous, especially the head of the Zhong family, who could no longer sit still.

My family's property and business are mainly concentrated in Yuhang and Qiantang counties. Once the right to build ditches in Yuhang and Qiantang counties falls into the hands of the Yu family and the Long family, I will be strangled by the two families. I can't think of anything. It’s hard to keep your head down.

"Your Highness, our Zhong family is also willing to serve Your Highness..."

He came out in a hurry, and the hem of his robe accidentally caught the tables in front of him, almost knocking over the refreshments on the tables. But at this time, he couldn't care about this, for fear of falling one step behind, and the last place where he could restrain the Yu family and the Long family would be taken away by others.

Zhao Ying seemed unaware of his embarrassment and eagerness, and turned to look at Li You beside him with a smile.

"Governor Li, I remember that this is the head of the Zhong family, but I don't know much about the situation of the Zhong family. Does the Zhong family have the ability to take on this matter..."

As soon as Zhao Ying said this, the head of the Zhong family suddenly became nervous and bowed his hand to Li You in a flattering manner.

"Although the Zhong family is not as large as the Yu family and the Long family in terms of land, they have been doing business for generations and the family is wealthy. It can be regarded as a famous family in our Kuaiji County. If they put all their efforts into it, there should be no big problem..."

If it’s not a big problem, it’s no problem!

"Your Highness, our Zhong family still has some connections in Zhuji County. If we can undertake the construction of ditches in Zhuji County, I can guarantee that we will be able to complete your Highness's mission——"

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.

He turned around and raised his brush, ready to circle Zhuji County. Then at this moment, he suddenly heard a slightly older voice.

"Excuse me, Your Highness, what should I do if two families choose one place at the same time?" The head of the Zhong family, who had already relaxed a little, felt his scalp numb when he heard this. He looked nervously at the brush in Zhao Ying's hand, wishing he could rush to it. Go up and directly circle the area in Zhuji County.

Because he heard very clearly that the old man who just spoke was the largest wealthy family in Zhuji County, Zhu Zhang, the head of the Zhu family!

They are considered the most important competitors in business.

Obviously, this old guy is here for them.

Who knows, the more worried a person is about something, the more something will happen. He saw the brush that Emperor Changsun was about to draw gently put back, and said with a smile.

"Building ditches is a good government policy for the imperial court to benefit the local area. In order to ensure the progress and quality of the construction, naturally whoever is stronger and can complete the task better and faster will be responsible for it..."

Zhu Zhang heard this and nodded immediately.

"Your Highness, my family has been settled in Zhuji County for hundreds of years, and our clansmen are spread all over the countryside. With just a raise of our arms, we can summon thousands of people to build ditches, which is enough to ensure the quality and progress of the ditches..."

Zhao Ying nodded slightly, but did not speak.

Zhu Zhang knew that if he wanted to win this benefit from the Zhong family, he would definitely have to pay a higher price. Therefore, Wei Yi pondered and made an instant decision.

"Your Highness, the purpose of building ditches is to benefit the countryside. As a big family in Zhuji County, our families have also received their favors. How can we benefit ourselves and instead work for the court's money and food subsidies?"

Yu Rang, Long Li:...

Everyone:…

The look in Zhu Zhang's eyes was a bit dangerous.

This bitch——

But the arrow is on the string and must be fired.

In order to prevent Zhong from kicking his family out completely by building ditches, at this time, even if Zhu Zhang knew that it might attract complaints, he didn't care so much. He took a step forward with a generous look and bowed deeply to Zhao Ying.

"Although various families are engaged in business, a gentleman has some things to do and some not to do. He always values ​​virtue the most and likes to help the countryside and benefit the people. Your Highness personally came forward to build ditches for the people of Kuaiji County. He will definitely leave his name in history. This How can we, our families, wait for a grand event without a little bit of sympathy?"

Having said this, Zhu Zhang bowed deeply again.

"My family is willing to bear all the costs of building the ditch and do our little bit for the people of Kuaiji County..."

Zhao Ying frowned slightly when he heard this, and looked a little hesitant.

"Family heads, this is not good. Once word spreads about your behavior, I am afraid that some people will suspect that our court is trying to exploit the place for another reason. This is not appropriate. It is not appropriate. We understand your intentions..."

When Zhu Zhang saw this, he knew that His Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson might have had his thoughts in mind, so he immediately continued his efforts with a sincere look on his face.

"Who in the world doesn't know that the emperor, Sun Ren, loves others and is a virtuous gentleman. Even though the common people are far away in Kuaiji, they have heard about it for a long time. However, all things in the world are born towards the sun. If the emperor, Sun Hou, is in front of him, they will naturally be virtuous. There is a villain following you, nothing more than admiration for his virtues. We all know your intentions, but I, the people of Zhuji County, also have a sense of shame, so please fulfill it..."

Looking at Zhu Zhang who was determined not to get up unless he promised me, Zhao Ying sighed in embarrassment, walked up to Zhu Zhang in person, held Zhu Zhang's arm, and sighed.

"This - it is true that there are sages in the countryside. I never expected that there are such virtuous and virtuous elders as the heads of families in the countryside. Forget it, if I don't agree to this matter, it will make me look unreasonable..."

As he spoke, he shook his head, picked up the brush with emotion, and circled Zhuji County heavily.

"In this case, Zhuji County will be handed over to your family!"

Head of the Zhong family:! ! ! ! ! !

He wanted to protest, but the emperor's grandson had already settled the matter in front of everyone, so he had no choice but to sit down. However, when he looked at Zhao Ying again, his eyes were full of resentment.

It was obviously me who came first...

Many things are actually chain reactions, not whether you see them through.

In fact, who among the people here is not a human spirit?

How can no one see that the Yu family and the Long family are actually candidates who have been appointed by the emperor's eldest grandson a long time ago. They came out today just to show off to everyone. But the key to the problem is, so what if you see it?

This matter cannot be stopped in the first place.

And everyone understands that if you don't do this, others may not do it. The most important thing is that if you do it, whoever stands up first will catch the eyes of the emperor's grandson first.

"Your Highness, our Zhang family is also willing to follow the example of other families and do our little bit for this matter..."

"Your Highness, our Song family is also willing to build it at our own expense and contribute a small amount to this matter..."

"Your Highness, Your Highness..."

"..."

Looking at the excited crowd, Zhao Ying couldn't help but spread his hands with a look of embarrassment on his face.

"This - fellow village sages, fellow family heads, you -"

Zhao Ying sighed with some emotion.

"As expected, our people in Kuaiji County are simple and honest, and we have many families who have accumulated good deeds and kindness. However, it is very difficult for me to be like this..."

As he spoke, Zhao Ying turned sideways and looked at the map behind him that had three counties circled.

"I can understand everyone's thoughts, and I want to help everyone, but building a ditch is not a child's play. In order to ensure the quality and consistency of the ditch to the greatest extent, we can only divide it into twenty-six places. Now there are only I've been to twenty-three places, so what can I do..."

Zhao Ying's meaning is obvious.

Anyway, it has already been planned, and it is impossible to subdivide it temporarily. Everyone can't help but frown, and they suddenly start discussing each other. Zhao Ying didn't say anything, he just sat there with an embarrassed look on his face, waiting for everyone to come up with a result.

Facts have proven that once everyone wants to do something, everyone can always compromise with each other and come up with a solution to the problem.

In the end, the remaining people organized themselves into twenty-three small groups based on their own interests and demands. Everyone had a share, and each of them elected a representative to serve as a representative to undertake this matter.

And he expressed it repeatedly in front of Zhao Ying and everyone.

Building ditches is a matter for the people of Kuaiji. As a citizen of Kuaiji, if you build ditches for yourself and water your own fields, but let the court spend money and food, you will lose the face of Kuaiji County!

Absolutely cannot agree.

The emperor's eldest grandson repeatedly declined, but seeing everyone's resolute attitude, he had no choice but to reluctantly nod. (End of chapter)