Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 195 Yunzhong is waiting for you! (seeking subscription)

May.

It's warm and cold.

The climate is getting higher and higher.

It's just that the air is still a little chilly in the morning.

It has been more than half a month since Ji Heng told Fusu his idea.

During the past half month, Xianyang City has been very quiet. People in the city spend more and more time out of the city to farm, and the various government offices have become more and more busy. Among them, the busiest one is the Tingwei Mansion. As June approached, the officials of Tingwei Mansion, big and small, basically shuttled around the major markets in the city during this period, inquiring about the situation related to the "Law of Commerce".

Compared to the hustle and bustle in the city, Ji Heng seemed very quiet.

In his small courtyard, several plants of 'Qinjiao' have been planted. This is a kind of native pepper, which is slightly different from the peppers of later generations. If it is placed in later generations, it will only be regarded as an ornamental plant. Qin pepper is very precious, he used it for a while to stir-fry.

The taste is acceptable.

This gradually moved Ji Heng's heart.

Although the taste of Qinjiao itself is not very good, the taste of the fried dishes is similar to that of later generations.

This is what Ji Heng is very satisfied with.

So just when it was time to plant chili peppers, Ji Heng asked the attendant at the door to find some Qin pepper seedlings for himself, and planted them in his yard.

While humming a ditty, Ji Heng poured water on Qin Jiao.

Just as Ji Heng was enjoying the quiet pastoral life, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door.

soon.

His door was pushed open.

Hu Hai strode in, his face brimming with excitement.

He said: "Ji Heng, the decision has been made in the middle of the court. In three days, my eldest brother and I will set off to the South China Sea and the northern border one after another to reward the army and distribute the money and food accumulated in the past half a year to hundreds of thousands of people in the frontier. General."

"I can finally go out on my own."

Hu Hai was very excited.

The first emperor did indeed nod his head last time.

But in the end, this matter still fell into the discussion between the DPRK and China. After all, so much money and food were involved, and it was immediately opposed by the officials of the Shaofu.

The Datian Order in charge of farming, the Taicang Order in charge of the granary, the Great Internal Order in charge of treasury materials, the Shao Internal Order in charge of money, Bang Sikong in charge of engineering, and the servants in charge of corvee labor. It is agreed that these money and food are used on soldiers, and under the leadership of Du He, Fusu has been targeted unprecedentedly.

Hu Hai was also present at the time.

Facing the aggressiveness of the officials, he dared not say a word.

At that time, the court meeting lasted for three days.

The major economic bureaus all want to keep the money in Xianyang and use it on their own bureaus.

The two sides have always been at loggerheads.

Fusu was also forced to be red-eyed in the court hall. He scolded the major government agencies in the hall, and constantly criticized the major government agencies on the grounds that "the policy of Jingbang is like cooking a small fish, and a long-term plan must be slowed down". Such a great achievement, short-sightedness, and slapping the head on the project, repeatedly pointing out the importance of military morale.

finally.

The first emperor gave Fusu the right to dispose of the money and grain on the grounds that most of the money and grain were planned by Fusu.

Only then did the matter be completely settled.

It's just that after all this tossing, it took a long time, and it took more than half a month when everything was really arranged.

Ji Heng nodded.

He doesn't have much emotional ups and downs.

He didn't care about the situation in the court. Compared with the situation in the court, he might as well care about the vegetable seedlings in the courtyard. At least this is what he can eat in his stomach.

Seeing that Ji Heng was so calm, Hu Hai also quickly told the situation in court.

heard.

Ji Heng suddenly stopped his hands and looked up: "This kind of dispute is actually doomed. No matter where it is placed, it is enough to make people jealous. The Shaofu is in charge of the world's economy, but it has no right to dispose of these money and grain. , there will be various objections.”

"What is the need to say?"

Hu Hai choked for a moment.

He rolled his eyes and said speechlessly: "Ji Heng, you are so boring. It is one thing to know it, but another thing to experience it personally. After these few incidents, it can be said that the elder brother is completely at odds with the officials of the Shaofu. gone."

Hu Hai looked quite excited.

Ji Heng looked at Hu Hai indifferently for a few times, as if he had guessed something, he continued to pour water with his head down.

see.

Hu Hai shook his head, and said: "It doesn't matter if you don't listen, I came this time to tell you this, and I also want to ask you, are the three tips you gave me earlier really useful? I am I heard that the environment in Lingnan is very bad, if your kit is useless, I will be in danger."

Hu Hai fixed his eyes on Ji Heng.

Looking very nervous.

During this period of time, he asked Zhao Gao to collect the situation in Lingnan. When he saw the bad situation in Lingnan, he had already retreated. He just thought that Ji Heng had given three tips, so he gritted his teeth. He stood up, but his heart was still full of uneasiness, so he wanted to come to Ji Heng to confirm.

"Just do what you have to do."

"The rest of the time, you can travel around the mountains and rivers as in the past."

"That should be fine."

Hearing Ji Heng's words, Hu Hai was a little dissatisfied, but he didn't say much about it, but hesitantly said: "I will bring Zhao Gao with me when I go to Lingnan this time."

"Zhao Gao." Ji Heng raised his head, glanced at Hu Hai, and sighed softly: "This is your private matter, don't ask me about it, I'm not very interested in these matters, and I really don't like Zhao Gao. But if you don’t like it, you don’t like it, but it’s not disgusting, everyone’s choice is different, some people value affection, and some people value profit.”

"What's the difference between likes and dislikes?"

"The key still depends on yourself."

Hu Hai breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that this would make Ji Heng feel dissatisfied.

In fact, he was reluctant to go to Lingnan before, and he didn't know what to do. After thinking about it for a while, he decided to bring Zhao Gao with him. Zhao Gao was good at driving, and with Zhao Gao by his side, he would be much safer. Thirdly, with Zhao Gao by his side to give advice, if he was really in danger, there would be someone to help him.

It was with this in mind that he decided to take Zhao Gao with him.

"You have nothing to do, you can leave." Ji Heng waved his hand, indicating that Hu Hai can go. Just when Hu Hai was about to walk out, Ji Heng seemed to think of something, and suddenly said: "If you have a chance, you can bring some Lingnan The fruits and vegetables over there are back."

"There are too few fruits and vegetables in Guanzhong."

heard.

The corner of Hu Hai's mouth twitched.

Thanks to him thinking about Ji Heng in everything, it turned out that Ji Heng was thinking about fruits and vegetables.
However, he also agreed wholeheartedly: "Okay, I'll let Zhao Gao bring some."

Done.

Hu Hai left in a hurry.

Come like the wind, go like the wind.

Ji Heng kept watering the courtyard, and when the vegetable gardens in the courtyard were all watered, he straightened up, looked at the courtyard that had long since disappeared, and couldn't help shaking his head.

Hu Hai seemed very proud during this time.

Fusu has offended many courtiers in the past half a year. If it were in an ordinary time, Du He and others would not dare to express their dissatisfaction at all, but this time Shi Huang agreed to Hu Hai's request, so in the eyes of all officials , undoubtedly released a signal.

Hu Hai also has a chance!
The officials who were dissatisfied with Fusu's actions before turned to Hu Hai.

That's why Hu Hai was so complacent.

Even showing off a bit.

Ji Heng smiled lightly and said: "Hu Hai, Hu Hai, I don't know whether to say you are smart or stupid. You could have stayed out of it, but in the end you not only got involved, but also got deeper and deeper, but as the saying goes Fortune comes, misfortune comes, misfortune comes, blessing comes, your meddling has also contributed to the current changes in the court."

"Ha ha."

"How it ends up going depends on your luck."

"If you are really lucky, you may not be able to surpass Fusu. Just like history, to become Qin II, but with your current personality, I'm afraid it will not be easy to win."

"But who knows?"

Ji Heng withdrew his gaze, washed his arms briefly, and sat down calmly.

Spring in northern Xinjiang is also completely different from Xianyang.

Guanzhong is warm and moist, with gentle wind and drizzle, gradually lush greenery, and a land of plenty of fish and rice, while the majestic and magnificent northern Xinjiang is a prairie with cold weather and endless prairie.

Midday.

The weather is getting hotter.

rustle.

rustle!

On this half-person-high grassland, a group of cavalry appeared among the lush weeds.

These cavalrymen seem to have been trekking for a long time, their burly bodies are a little thinner, their spirits are even more lethargic, their cheeks are flushed from the sun, and their bodies are all covered with armor, but it is already full of dust, covering the original color .

Snapped!
Liao Ke hit the horse with a whip, the horse was in pain, and the speed of its feet increased a bit.

At this moment, Liao Ke no longer had Xianyang's calmness, his armor was loosely draped, his forehead was covered with sweat, and his hair was disheveled.

A few days ago, he was ordered to investigate the movement of the Xiongnu near Yunzhong County. After several days of investigation, he had roughly figured out the direction of these Huns, and now he was preparing to return to Yunzhong County to return to his command.

It's just that compared to the high spirits when he first set off, after these few days of devastation, the whole person is mentally depressed.

Walked for a while.

A group of people finally decided to take a break.

"Wu Zhang, drink some water." A soldier beside him handed the water bottle to Liao Ke.

Liao Ke licked his chapped lips, grabbed it and wanted to pour it into his mouth, but in the end he just dipped it lightly and moistened his lips. Beijiang is no better than Guanzhong. He wanted to find a water source in this ghost place, but he didn't know how much it would cost him. How much time, so the slightest water dare not waste.

Especially now that you're on your way.

Even more so.

"Brothers, save some water." Liao Ke reluctantly threw the water bottle back, looked up at the blue sky, and couldn't help cursing: "What kind of bird weather is here? It was hot to death at noon."

"But it's not very far from Yunzhong."

"Persevere and persevere."

Several soldiers drank their saliva, and they just led the horses and sat down on the ground.

"Captain, do you regret it now?" A short young man handed over the water bottle with a playful look on his face: "I really don't know what you think, Chief, how many people want to go back and can't go back, you You clearly stayed well in Xianyang, why can't you think about coming to the frontier?"

"Now this kind of bird life, I'm afraid I can't see the end at a glance."

Liao just smiled.

He actually inquired about the situation in northern Xinjiang.

With the cessation of the war, the 30 soldiers in northern Xinjiang were also stationed in several counties in northern Xinjiang, and they were stationed for several years. Three years ago, Shi Huang even issued a decree, allowing them to move to the frontier with their families. And given high preferential treatment.

But few in the military responded.

They joined the army to win honors for killing the enemy.

Not trying to take root in northern Xinjiang.

It’s just that four or five years have passed, and the imperial court doesn’t seem to want to let them go back, and even the number of places to go back every year is very rare. In order to win the small number of places to return home.

When they heard that Liao Ke had taken the initiative to come to the frontier, they were all in disbelief.

"Captain, why did you come to guard the border?" Someone finally couldn't hold back, and asked out the confusion in his heart, and the others looked over curiously.

Liao Ke showed hesitation.

After hesitating for a while, he said, "I followed someone's advice."

A word fell.

The four people nearby were all silent.

a long time.

The short young man said anxiously: "Corporal, are you offending him? What's going on in the frontier? It's been a year or two, who doesn't know? I suggest you come here at this time, this guy is really bad."

"Lieutenant, you have been deceived!"

"Can you believe such absurd words, Captain?"

Liao Ke frowned.

He didn't open his mouth to refute, but was silent in response.

If he said that he served as a servant in Xianyang, I'm afraid these people would be even more furious.

"Captain, you usually look so smart, why are you so stupid in this matter? Now it's not like before, the world is peaceful, and there are no more wars. Don't talk about enlisting and gaining military merits. After entering, can you go back? It's all a question."

"I, Yuandu, have served in the military for four years."

"A few years ago, I followed the general to crusade against the Xiongnu, and the result? The battle was won, but the people still stayed here. Even the two or five hundred commanders and school lieutenants in the army kept suggesting that you move your family here."

"Do they really think I'm stupid?"

"If you move here, is there a chance to go back?"

"It's just that when will this day be the end, this day is really too hard."

talking.

Yuan's mood also dropped.

After staying here for a few years, they have actually figured it out.

The imperial court may not want to let them go back.

In particular, after His Majesty ordered the Great Wall to be built, many soldiers became field soldiers and took root directly in the counties in the frontier. How could he fail to understand the situation?

He would rather be the most tired Sui pawn than Tian pawn.

He wants to go home!

He believed he could go home.

must be able to! ! !

The rest of the people also looked dark.

In the past few years, they lived and slept in the open air, always listening to orders and galloping around to prevent the invasion of small groups of the Huns. The Great Wall is still under construction, but the Huns have not given up. Most of the Huns have indeed fled hundreds of miles away, but they still remain near the northern Xinjiang. With a small group of Xiongnu forces, they went south from time to time to disturb them.

It's annoying.

They have also been fighting wits and courage with the Huns.

It's just that this kind of life is not what they want, and if they have the chance, they want to go back.

Liao Ke sensed the surrounding atmosphere, and said firmly: "I believe what this person said, the army is my chance, so don't be so sad, the court will never forget you, and you will definitely be able to go home."

Hearing Liao Ke's words, Yuan couldn't help but mocked: "Captain, you've only been here for a short time, and you don't know anything about the situation in the frontier. When you stay here for a while, you'll know what you're thinking now." Ridiculous."

"The world has changed!"

"The world no longer needs so many soldiers who went to battle to kill the enemy."

"What Your Majesty needs are pawns who are farming in Yunzhong County, Shang County, and Yanmen County."

Liao Ke shook his head, and said: "Since you said that the world has changed, why can't the situation in the northern border be changed? The imperial court does need more border guards, but it may not be impossible to send us back in the future."

"I believe what the gentleman said."

heard.

Several people looked at each other with sneers in their eyes.

They only felt that Liao Ke was deceiving themselves and others. If the imperial court wanted to release them back, they would have released them long ago. As for the introduction of various policies to make them move here with their families?
Be quiet for a while.

Yuan seemed to have thought of something, and said worriedly: "When I was on a mission this time, I seemed to have heard about one thing, that is, something happened in Guanzhong. Since you just came here, Corporal Chief, you should have heard about it. What exactly happened in Guanzhong?"

Liao Ke nodded, and said: "I do know that, when I came here, a major event happened in Guanzhong, that is, the ship full of salt and iron sank, and the amount of salt and iron was huge enough to affect the entire Guanzhong. years of livelihood production.”

After Liao Ke spoke, the surroundings screamed again and again.

"what?"

"Is there still this?"

"What happened in the end?"

"."

Yuan and the others looked anxious.

They were all born in Guanzhong. If such a big event happened, I'm afraid that this year will be very difficult for their family, especially if they are not at home and lack young adults, there may be big problems for their family this year.

Liao laughed and said, "You don't have to worry, the matter has been resolved."

"The Shaofu transported a large amount of salt and iron from Aocang. Before I left, the shortage of salt and iron has been completely resolved, and there are even surpluses in various places. In this regard, the imperial court has also improved the quality of salt and iron, and No price increase."

heard.

Yuan and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

They are really afraid that this matter will not be resolved.

If the government can't solve it, what will their family's livelihood be?

Yuan asked again: "Commander, are you sure that the government has taken action? This matter has really been resolved? This is not a lie. My family is only a few old and weak. If it is not resolved, it will kill people."

Liao nodded affirmatively and said, "Can this be fake?"

"How could I lie to you about this matter? I can't do such a thing. What I said is absolutely true, and the elder son is responsible for this matter."

"You may not even imagine how serious this matter is."

"The entire Tingwei Mansion has been punished."

"The original Tingwei Meng Yi was directly dismissed. When I left, I didn't hear any news. As for the other big and small officials in Tingwei's Mansion, as well as the salt officials and iron officials under the Shaofu's rule, they were all punished. , The scale of punishment is unheard of.”

"Although you haven't heard it right now, you will be able to hear the news when you go back this time."

Hearing Liao Ke's words, Yuan and the others looked in disbelief.

Meng Yi?

They are not very familiar with Meng Yi.

But they know this Montessori too well.

Yuan said: "Meng Mengyi?"

"I seem to have heard of this name, is he our general?"

Liao Ke nodded and said, "It is the younger brother of the General."

Hearing that it was Meng Tian's younger brother, several people couldn't help but gasp.

Immediately felt scalp numbness.

In fact, they never thought that the imperial court would punish them so severely, and it was Montessori, so the imperial court dismissed them like this?

And the entire Tingwei Mansion?
The eyes of a few people are erratic, and there is a sense of unreality.

People with this status will also be punished?This is something they never dared to think about in the past.

Liao Ke sighed and said: "This time the government has made a lot of noise, and even posted several notices, explaining the cause and effect of this incident clearly. As for why the Ting Wei was punished, it was the Ting Wei's dereliction of duty. Take precautions in advance, and some slack in political affairs.”

"If the people in Tingwei's Mansion could have taken precautions in advance, perhaps these hundreds of people would not have died, Guanzhong would not have suffered such a catastrophe, and it would not have caused turmoil in Guanzhong. Yi Tingwei was also implicated and convicted."

Yuan and the others opened their mouths wide, still in disbelief.

a long time.

Several people came back to their senses.

Still in shock, he said: "According to what the corporal chief said, it is reasonable, but the government has such strict laws, why no one is in charge of us? According to the law, we only have to serve for two years, and even if we serve corvee at other times, we don't have to go to the sidelines." It’s deserted, but we’ve clearly been here for four or five years.”

"Why didn't anyone tell the court?"

"What's the problem?"

Liao didn't answer.

He couldn't give an answer, but he just thought about it in his heart and thought that maybe the position of Taiwei was vacant. The last Taiwei in Daqin was Wang Ben, but Wang Ben started lying on the couch a few years ago and no longer dealt with political affairs. The official position of Taiwei has always been retained.

Now Tong Wuhou died of illness, and the position of Taiwei is still vacant.

It's just that Meng Tian should know the situation in the army, why didn't he report it to His Majesty?

He couldn't figure it out.

The five of them rested for a while, got on their horses again, and drove towards Yunzhong County.

Twilight.

The five finally returned to Yunzhong County.

Seeing the tall Great Wall in front of them, the eyes of several people were full of excitement.

Liao Ke slammed into the belly of the horse, gave a high-pitched 'drive', and drove towards the city gate at high speed.
He has been running around on horseback for the past few days, his palms and ankles have been worn out long ago, and his armor is not lowered, so his whole body is already sticky, so he is eager to go back to the barracks for a repair.

Da da!

Flying with the sound of hooves.

The figures of the five people gradually fell into the eyes of the soldiers in the city.

After some inspections, the five of them successfully entered the city, but they heard a piece of news before they reported the information they had found.

The eldest son is here!
Hearing this news, Yuan and the others looked slightly different.

Liao Ke secretly clenched his fist.

he knows.

Your choice is not wrong.

The army is really about to change. He is already in the army now, and he knows more information than other people. As long as there is no situation, he should surpass many people in the army.

"Chief Wu, did you know that the eldest son will come?" Yuan asked in a low voice.

Liao Ke shook his head, his eyes flickered and said: "How can I know the whereabouts of the eldest son? But the gentleman who gave me advice is indeed very close to the eldest son."

"The military is really starting to change."

"Our chance has come!"

　I'm not very good at writing about the army, so I write very slowly.

　　This part will pass quickly.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)