Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 366: Zhang Yushi, Du Shaofu invites you! (Please subscribe)

The wind in August is hot.

It just blew onto Du He and made him feel cold.

It even made him shudder.

Du He walked out of the side hall of Yong Palace tremblingly, his face ashen and his steps extremely heavy.

From the outside, he looked as if he had lost his soul. He had no energy at all. He just stood numbly outside the hall, looking dejectedly at the broad front, and did not regain consciousness for a long time.

"Shaofu."

"Young Master."

A slight call brought Du He back to his lost mind.

Du He slowly raised his head, his eyes a little more energetic.

He looked at Wei Sheng aside and said slowly: "I was a little distracted just now. Thank you Wei Fu Ling for reminding me."

Wei Sheng said with a smile: "The chief official of the young master said something serious. I just saw that the young master was a little distracted, so I subconsciously called him a few times, hoping not to interrupt the young master's thinking."

Duh nodded.

He took a deep breath and walked towards the steps.

Wei Sheng watched Du He leave.

He was also confused about Du He's lost appearance, but since His Highness locked himself in the study for several days and hurriedly summoned Zhang Cang and Du He as soon as he came out, he must have something important to discuss with them.

However, from the anxious looks on Zhang Cang and Du He's face when they left, Wei Sheng could not help but guess that something bad might have happened to them.

Wei Sheng withdrew his gaze.

He had no intention of asking what Fusu had said to Zhang Cang and Du He.

As a close minister of Fusu, he was well versed in the ways of life in the palace. He was just a eunuch who could take care of Fusu's daily life. As for other matters, he did not understand and would not ask.

In the palace, knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing.

He knows this well.

I won't let myself take risks.

He still has a clear understanding of his identity and status.

Walk out of the palace gate.

Du He's slightly bowed body suddenly stood upright.

It's just that his eyebrows are full of sorrow.

He stood still.

back.

Looking at the towering palace behind him, his eyes were full of desolation and loneliness.

he knows.

After all, I made a miscalculation this time.

Fusu was far tougher and crisper than they thought, and he moved his hands with such force and force that he didn't give anyone any time to think. He just hit them all at once, and then it was confirmed directly.

He was still a little dizzy now.

But he also knew.

When Fusu came up with those ways to raise money, his political life in the court was already over. Da Qin or the First Emperor would not use a minister who pretended to be dedicated, especially when the situation in Da Qin was not clear. .

In contrast, Fusu gave him dignity.

Allowing his son Du Bingneng to enter the court and allowing himself to leave the scene in a glorious way is already very embarrassing and dignified.

How could he dare to complain again?

Du He stood straight outside the palace, looking at the tall palace in front of him, his eyes full of reluctance and nostalgia, but in the end, he turned back and walked towards his carriage.

He had no reason to stay any longer.

If he continues to struggle and disobey, when Fusu tells him how to deal with it, no one in the court will speak up for him, and he will be truly ruined.

Duhe sat in the carriage.

He gave no instructions as to where to go.

Just sitting quietly on the carriage.

It seems that he is recalling every bit of his life since he became an official in the Qin Dynasty. Those magnificent and brilliant pasts, but when did he start to become what he is now?

Not working hard.

I don't know how long has passed.

Du He sighed softly and regained his composure.

He opened the curtain of the carriage and said to the outside: "Go to the Shaofu's official office, and send someone to inform the prime minister and the relevant officials in charge of the economy in the DPRK that I, Du He, have something to discuss with them."

"correct."

"Remember to call Zhang Cang too."

When he talked about Zhang Cang, a strange color flashed in Du He's eyes, but it soon dimmed.

Done.

He lowered the carriage curtain and there was no more sound.

With the sound of horse hoofbeats, this four-passenger carriage also drove out of the imperial city.

Yushifu.

Zhang Cang had just returned shortly.

Sitting on the mat that had been rubbed very smooth.

But he was a little uneasy.

Thinking back on the suggestions he made to Fusu, he felt that there was a flash of swords in front of him, which made him feel very uneasy, and he really couldn't calm down. He always felt like he had committed some stupidity.

And compared to those suggestions, he was now more curious about what Ji Heng said to Fusu.

How could Fusu have such a big change.

This is simply astonishing.

Fusu did have some changes in the past, but those changes were traceable and mostly acceptable to others. On the whole, he was still as gentle and gentle as before, and not so aggressive. But now, everything has changed.

Fusu suddenly became impatient.

He also became a little paranoid and cruel.

There is also a ruthlessness that will not give up until the goal is achieved.

This is completely different from the Fusu of the past.

Fusu will not change for no reason.

Everything has a reason.

This reason must come from Ji Heng.

It can only be Ji Heng.

Zhang Cang thought about it in his mind, but he had no clue. Fusu's transformation was too strange and abnormal. There was no warning or any sign at all. It happened so quietly and like thunder on the ground.

Zhang Cang shook his head.

If you can't think of it, don't think about it.

He began to think about the idea proposed by Fusu.

Changpingcang was built in Kanto.

This actually seemed a bit abrupt and unusual. Fusu had never mentioned it at all in the past, and there was no warning. But this time Fusu did not hesitate to dismiss Du He, which may have a profound meaning.

Chang Ping Cang.

From the literal meaning, he could roughly guess a thing or two.

Most of them are used as a place for centralized storage and centralized dispatch of materials.

In fact, there were such warehouses in seven countries in the past.

It's just that the granaries of the six kingdoms of Guandong were basically destroyed during the war. After the founding of the Qin Dynasty, the First Emperor began to build an Aogang in the old place of Wei, Aoshan near Xingyang. This is today's world The largest grain storage warehouse, grain collected from all over Shandong will be sent here.

However, water transportation from Aocang to Guanzhong is mostly inconvenient. Therefore, the world's grain is concentrated in Aocang and then transported by land to various parts of the Qin Dynasty. Aocang is also the most important place in the Qin Dynasty today.

In practical terms.

Building warehouses in Guandong is actually beneficial to Da Qin.

Because the transportation of grain to various parts of Kanto consumes a lot of resources every year, and if it is distributed, it will also increase the loss. If it can be built in Kanto, it can also relatively reduce the loss on the road. However, if there is a granary in Kanto, it may be a real threat. The strength of Guanzhong is also the reason why when the Qin Dynasty was founded, it would rather waste more time on the road than leave a granary in Guandong.

Your Highness is trying to save money?
Zhang Cang's eyes rolled around.

He felt that this reason was a bit untenable.

He continued to think.

But after thinking about it, he came up with a disaster relief project.

But Da Qin does not provide disaster relief but disaster relief.

The granaries will not be opened for free, so that the people affected by the disaster can eat and drink for free, but from this point of view, it makes sense. Daqin does not provide disaster relief. This is the situation in Guanzhong, and the people of Guandong do not know it. The imperial court's construction of granaries in Guandong will undoubtedly stabilize people's hearts. When disasters do occur in the future, people at the bottom will not be panicked and rumors will spread.But it's still a bit far-fetched.

Zhang Cang also felt confused at this moment.

I really can't think of the reason.

It's too abrupt.

He scratched his head and whispered: "Are you worried that something will happen in Kanto? Prepare for a rainy day? Take precautions in advance? Just in case something unexpected happens?"

"But the imperial court's view has always been to be weak in Guandong and only strong in Guanzhong. Even if there is chaos in Guandong, there is no war, no food and grass, no matter how big the turmoil breaks out, it will not become a climate, and the court can easily pacify it."

"It makes no sense."

"Salt, iron, food and firewood are all essential to people's livelihood."

"Ugh."

"I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out."

"forget about it."

Zhang Cang slapped his head and gave up decisively.

He knew too little information, so he just made guesses out of thin air, and really had no clue.

He just hoped that Fusu would not tell the young master what he said.

otherwise.

He's really going to have a big headache.

He took out the bamboo slips from under the case, and then took out a blank bamboo slip, and began to calculate the amount of land rent reported by each county.

It was at this time.

Suddenly a clerk came to report outside the door.

"Chief Censor, Du He Shaofu, please go to the Shaofu."

heard.

Zhang Cang's face changed slightly.

My heart skipped a beat.

His eyes were as big as bells, and he sat up from the seat suddenly, looked down at the clerk, and asked: "Tell me again, who invited me over?"

Seeing Zhang Cang's strong reaction, the clerk was also shocked.

But he still suppressed his uneasiness and said: "This is Young Master Du He, inviting you to a gathering at the Young Mansion's official office. This is a message sent by an official of the Young Mansion, and the subordinates have never tampered with it."

boom!
Zhang Cang sat down again.

His face was full of remorse.

He thought that these words would fall into Du He's ears, but he never thought that Fusu would say them so quickly.

As soon as he walked away with his front foot, Fusu told Du He to take his back foot.

Isn't this setting him up for death?

Zhang Cang looked depressed.

He knew that Fusu might be dissatisfied with Du He and wanted to kick Du He out of the court, but he couldn't do it so quickly. He didn't even sit up when he came back, so he was approached by the real owner. He couldn't even defend himself. No excuses can be found.

Right now, he is no longer human inside or out.

When word spreads about this, I'm afraid the officials will be even more jealous.

Zhang Cang looked depressed and said speechlessly: "Your Highness, I, Zhang Cang, am really unlucky. Why did I get close to you in the first place? It's not enough for you to trick me again and again, you also want to kill me." Damn it, why do I, Zhang Cang, have such a miserable life?"

"My Zhang Cang heart really can't bear it."

Zhang Cang covered his chest in pain, with a ferocious look on his face, and wanted to lie down on the spot.

But he finally sighed and his expression returned to normal.

Hiding is impossible.

Du Shaofu asked him to pass by name.

Fusu must have told Du He these things, otherwise Du He would never have found him so quickly, which also meant that there was no point in him pretending to be sick at this time.

It will only attract ridicule from others.

He just had to go.

Zhang Cang had a cold face and rolled his sleeves and said, "Go and prepare the carriage for me. I'll pack up and go over."

He waved his hand and asked the clerk to retreat.

Sit on the mat.

Zhang Cang only felt darkness in front of his eyes.

But his mind was spinning rapidly, thinking about how to defend himself, thinking about what kind of rhetoric he should use to excuse himself, but the more he thought about it, the less confident he felt.

The only thing he looks forward to now.

When Fusu told Du He these things, his attitude was relatively mild, so there might be room for relaxation.

otherwise
He might really have to stand at attention and be scolded.

The sarcasm may not go away, which is actually a good thing. If other officials know that he secretly plotted against Du He and attracted criticism from the courtiers, he may not be able to stand in the court.

After all, no one wants someone to stumble behind them.

Zhang Cang looked very ugly.

He couldn't help but scold Fusu several times in his heart.

finally.

All the uneasiness and anxiety turned into several long sighs.

He boarded the carriage heading to the Shaofu.

When Zhang Cang went to the Shaofu's official office, he was surprised to find that there were many carriages parked in front of the Shaofu's door, including Prime Minister Feng's carriage, which made him suspicious.

Is it because I am suspicious?

His Highness didn't tell Duhe those things?

Isn't it because of His Highness's business that Du He called me here this time?

Zhang Cang blinked.

The originally uneasy mood suddenly calmed down.

He straightened the corners of his clothes to make himself look more upright, but because of his body shape, the already wide clothes seemed a little round and round on his body.

He coughed lightly, rolled up his sleeves with both hands, and walked in calmly.

When Zhang Cang arrived, many officials were already in the palace.

In addition to Du He and Feng Quji, there are also Changshi, Datian Ling, Taicang Ling, Da Nei Ling, Shao Nei Ling, Bang Sikong, and secondary economic officials, such as servants, Guanshi, engineers, etc.

Seeing so many economic ministers, Zhang Cang's heart, which had just relaxed, suddenly became tense again.

He already had a premonition that something was wrong.

He saluted everyone.

But when he saluted Du He, he could clearly feel the dissatisfaction and anger in Du He's eyes.

Zhang Cang secretly complained in his heart.

What he worried about most finally happened.

Du He indeed knew.

Du He looked at Zhang Cang coldly and said sarcastically: "There have been rumors in the court that Zhang Yushi is proficient in calculations and is the master of all the plans in the world. In terms of financial management and economic skills, no one in the world can match him." , Now it seems that what he said is true."

"So many ministers."

"Zhang Yushi alone can count himself as the last one."

"This calculation is really amazing."

heard.

Zhang Cang looked embarrassed.

His face turned red and he shouted: "Young Master made a strong statement. I am white and fat, so I am tired. I am a little late now. I did not mean to be late. Please forgive me."

"Please also ask all ministers not to blame."

"Zhang Cang apologizes to everyone."

Done.

Zhang Cang bowed respectfully to everyone.

No temper at all.

see.

Du He's face was still stern, but he did not continue to criticize. He said bluntly: "I have invited all the ministers here this time to explain something to you, something that His Highness only told me."

"It's about the economy, money and food."

(End of this chapter)