Bad people in Qin Dynasty

Chapter 339
"Is it the laurel tree?"

In the study room of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lu Buwei, who was practicing calligraphy, heard the movement behind him and asked. He knew that it must be the master of the snare.

The commotion this time was so big, it would be wrong if the Lord of the Snare didn't come over.

"That was obtained from the wolf clan. It should be their main goal for this expedition. Killing the wolf clan is only secondary."

The Lord of Luowang replied that he only found out that the people there had gone north after the envoys of the King of Qin went to Handan of Zhao State, and then started investigating, and could roughly determine the target of the King of Qin's government.

Thinking back to the black bird that took off twice from the Qin Palace to Longxi four months ago, it seems that it was another deal proposed by Taoism with Qin Wangzheng.

So in the end, the laurel tree was transplanted to the back of Taiyi Mountain and became a major foundation of Taoism.

"It can't be the one in ancient myths and legends. It should be the seed left behind."

He added that when the agency Xingtian was transporting the laurel tree, he went to see it. He felt that it was much different from the hibiscus tree on Shushan Mountain. It was similar to the mulberry tree on Taiyi Mountain. It was obviously a descendant of the ancient laurel tree.

Either it is grown from seeds taking root or sprouting, or it is grown from rhizomes and branches.

But if it can grow to that size, it is most likely from seeds, just like the Taoist fire mulberry tree.

"Taiyi Mountain has changed a lot, and the true shape can be seen here in Xianyang City."

As Lu Buwei continued to write, he talked about the changes in Taoist Taiyi Mountain.

There are a lot of changes over there, especially at night, which is clearly visible. This is a variable for him.

As a man in power, he doesn't like such changes.

"The Taoists want to expand the zodiac star chart and guide the starlight to supply their disciples for practice. This will make the Taoists stronger, but it will also be a constraint. In a short time, they will be dragged on Taiyi Mountain and it will be difficult to come down."

He opened his mouth and answered that the Lord of Luowang once sneaked into Taiyi Mountain to observe closely. It was indeed shocking, but he also saw some secrets.

"Do you have any way to deal with Bei Mingzi from the Taoist family?"

Nodding in understanding, Lu Buwei asked again about the method to deal with Bei Mingzi.

Although he was protected in an underground secret room last time and did not witness Bei Mingzi's display of power, the fact that he was able to defeat three powerful men of the same level at the same time was enough to illustrate the opponent's fighting power.

That would be a hindrance to their plans.

"We have contacted the Gongshu family and the Mo family. They are creating targeted mechanisms that can kill Bei Mingzi."

He replied again that the Lord of Luowang had seen Bei Mingzi's strength with his own eyes last time, and it was definitely not something he could compete with, or in other words, it was definitely beyond the capabilities of human power.

Therefore, inhuman power must be used, and it would be better for the Mohists and public losers to do this.

It's just that he doesn't like this way of acting in front of people. Originally, according to their plan, he would hide until the end, and even if he saw him, he would be killed.

Only in this way can others be less alert to snares and facilitate the implementation of their plans.

But now they are forced to go in front of others, and even the plan on Qin's side has become a mess. Even if the Qin Dynasty is destroyed, it will be very difficult for them to control Qin, let alone follow-up plans. .

When I think of this, I feel a pain in my head, and at the same time I secretly hate the traitor for hiding the sun.

If it hadn't been for that traitor, their plan would have been ruined like this, and he would have ended up like this, with one arm broken and the Fengming Sword broken.

Damn it!
"Known forces can find ways to deal with them, but unknown forces are powerless. This is our greatest weakness."

After straightening up, Lu Buwei took a deep breath, feeling deeply worried and helpless.

This is the scariest thing about that cheap son-in-law. The methods he uses every time are unexpected and unimaginable.

They can make targeted preparations and arrangements based on the methods that have been used, but if others use new methods, they will be in trouble.

The Lord of the Snare remained silent about this, because he was also very helpless and passive about it. It was like facing an assassination attempt by a top killer. You don’t know what method he will use to assassinate you, let alone when the other party will come. In terms of assassination, Qin Wangzheng and Huang Tianhou took the initiative.

"We can only gather as much strength as possible, not only from within the Qin State, but also from the six countries and various schools of thought."

Lu Buwei also knew that the Lord of the Snare was also unlikely to have a good solution. Now they could only improve themselves as much as possible and gather more strength to deal with it.

Bai Qi's former lieutenants are resentful to Qin Wangji and the Qin royal family, and they can be used. The six countries are afraid of Qin, and they can also be used. There are also hundreds of schools of thought, and most of them definitely don't want Qin to dominate the world. In that case, they will The soil for survival was lost.

These are common interests and goals, and we can gather together based on them.

"They are greedy and will definitely ask for something."

He pointedly reminded that the Lord of Luowang did not like this situation. Once the six countries and various schools of thought get what they want, the world will be even more chaotic, and their plans will be further disrupted. .

"There's always a trade-off."

Lu Buwei didn't care about this. He himself didn't want to become the new King of Qin like Tian Shi did for Qi. He didn't want to, but he couldn't, because the situation of Qin State was very different from Qi State, and it was impossible to succeed.

His sons also have limited intelligence and are unable to take over his duties.

Therefore, he only seeks glory in this life and becomes the uncrowned king of Qin. As for what happens after his death, it has nothing to do with him, Lu Buwei.

The Lord of the Snare was speechless, and his figure gradually disappeared into the shadows.

"The taste of power is always irresistible. I have changed too much."

Looking at the written words, Lu Buwei sighed.

He could sense the changes in himself, especially after killing Ying Zichu and taking charge of the imperial court, he actually developed the majesty of a king. Now he is only one position away from the King of Qin.

This feeling of controlling a country was wonderful, and it made him want to stop, and he changed a lot.

This is the horror of power. No matter how determined you are, it will erode you. When he chose Ying Zichu in the Zhao Kingdom, he never thought that he would have this day. It was far beyond his original expectations.

Even he himself became a little strange.

He didn't know whether this change was good or bad, but he felt good now, but it also came with some worries.

It was the son-in-law, or the hidden sun behind him.

That was the real Hidden Sun. Compared with it, those who Luo Wen later trained were nothing to mention. They were not on the same level at all. They were far behind in terms of cultivation strength and mental calculation.

"Since you want to use conspiracy, I will help you. It can be regarded as compensation for Xingyun, as long as you can beat me."

Looking up at the setting sun in the west, Lu Buwei felt a fighting spirit in his heart.

Unlike the Lord of the Snare, he had been in contact with that kid and had played chess with him, so he had a better understanding of his character, so he could tell that the kid was using a conspiracy.

He used himself and his net to gather together some unstable factors within the Qin State, so as to catch them all and uproot them.

This is a conspiracy. Although he can see through it, he cannot crack it because he must gather more strength to win.

As long as those people and forces are gathered by him, it is equivalent to reaching a dead end. Unless he can win, the end of those people will be to be eliminated.

Of course, there are wise people who don't want to get involved, but as the saying goes, you can't allow others to snore next to the bed. When you play chess with that kid, you don't need any spectators around.

Either join in and become a pawn, or be eliminated, there is no third option.

This is a game between the superiors, and the inferiors can only obey.

But it doesn't matter, he only wants to be glorious for a lifetime, and he won't care about the flood after death.

In addition, with Xingyun's relationship, it was impossible for him to really get things done, thus making Xingyun hate him for the rest of his life.

And there is a high probability that he will not die in the hands of that kid, but in the hands of these killers who protect him. He has expected this a long time ago, and the kid also said it.

Just let that kid help him avenge his murder.

Moreover, the Qin State was the goal and achievement that he had worked hard for for so many years, and he did not want to see the Qin State collapse.

The existence of Qin is proof of its own glory, and he will let this glory continue.

But the premise of this is that the kid can defeat him. If he can't defeat him...

Tian Hao still didn't know his father-in-law's plan. After staying in the Qin Palace for three months, he took Hu Ya and flew to Longxi on the black bird.

Originally he had to stay for another month due to the Queen Mother Qin's obsession, but an unexpected discovery made him decide to go to Longxi as soon as possible to prepare for exchanges with Ying Zheng.

"But something happened in Xianyang?"

Seeing the teacher coming over with a serious expression, Ying Zheng also looked serious and asked seriously, guessing that something might have happened in Xianyang, and it was a big deal.

"Not Xianyang, but the whole world." Tian Hao sat down with a serious expression.

Sima Jin and Bai Qi, who arrived, also became serious, guessing what happened.

"This winter is not too cold."

Talking about the anomaly discovered, Tian Hao remembered that when he was studying history in his previous life, there seemed to be a locust plague during the Qin Dynasty.

What can be recorded in historical data is definitely a large-scale locust plague, and the losses are definitely not small.

The large-scale breeding of chickens and ducks in the past also had prevention factors. Even in the era of advanced technology in the previous life, chickens and ducks were the best choice for preventing locust plagues.

Of course, this is mainly because the locust varieties in China are relatively mild, not as exaggerated as those in some places, and are even toxic.

If some locusts are eaten too much, chickens and ducks will be poisoned and become uncomfortable, and even chickens and ducks will not eat them.

So he also asked Lu Xingyun to improve new varieties of chickens and ducks to increase the digestive function of the intestines and stomach.

The animals in this world are not that simple. For example, the white phoenix raised by Bai Feng and the group of butterfly-winged birds are very fierce in combat.

As long as chickens and ducks can be trained into that type, that should be enough.

In ancient times, there were three major natural enemies of agricultural development: drought, floods and locust plagues. He decided to build multiple dams on the Yellow River to deal with the first two. Now it is the final locust plague's turn.

"Not too cold?"

The three of them looked at each other, what kind of problem is this?
Isn’t it good that it’s not cold in winter?
"You have never been to the ground, so you don't know the ways inside."

Tian Hao explained: "Locusts lay their eggs in the ground every year. In winter, the cold air can freeze some of them to death. If it snows and snow water melts and penetrates into the land to form a permafrost layer, the eggs will be further frozen to death.

Although it cannot be completely frozen to death, it can eliminate most of the eggs and there will be much fewer locusts in the coming year. This is one of the reasons why auspicious snow heralds a good year.

But this year's winter is not cold. In previous years, it would have frozen or even snowed by this time, but this year is different. This will inevitably leave most of the eggs behind. Once they hatch next year, there will be a locust plague. "

In fact, locusts appear every year. Only when they reach a certain scale can they be called a disaster. This winter is not cold and there is no snow. The locusts will retain a large part of them through the winter. Next year, they will definitely become a disaster, and it will be a major disaster. .

After this explanation, the three of them understood, and their expressions became more serious.

"Can those chickens and ducks solve it?"

Sima Jin asked. He knew that this student wanted to raise a large number of chickens and ducks, and he seemed to have the idea of ​​using them to control the locust plague.

"The new breed of chickens and ducks cultivated by Xingyun should be able to do it."

Tian Hao was very confident in Lu Xingyun. He had already planned to let the girl change her profession to become a veterinarian, specializing in using medical methods to induce some changes in animals.

In addition, he also asked people to collect chicken and duck varieties from all over the Central Plains, cross them and breed them, and learn from each other's strengths to offset their weaknesses. He believed that he would be able to breed chickens and ducks with stronger fighting capabilities.

"I came here for two things. One is to remind you to take precautions. The second thing is to let you, Zheng'er, make a decision."

As he said this, he looked at Ying Zheng and said that he had to let this disciple make the decision next.

"Teacher, do you want to tell the Six Nations about this news?"

Ying Zheng understood that this was indeed a question worthy of serious consideration.

"It's not the six countries, but the people of the six countries."

Shaking his head, Tian Hao never valued the Six Nations themselves, but the common people. Those people were the ones they could and had the ability to win over.

Sima Jin and Bai Qi were speechless, waiting quietly for Ying Zheng's decision. After all, this child is now the King of Qin.

"This is a chance!"

After some thought, Ying Zheng made a decision.

His goal is to unify the world, and if he wants to unify the world better, popular support is a key.

"Then you should discuss how to deliver the news to the common people of the six countries, and don't let some people take the credit for our work.

If the conditions are right, we can dispatch an army of chickens and ducks to assist the people of the six countries in controlling the locust plague.

I'm going to Bashu. "

Seeing that Ying Zheng had made a decision, Tian Hao didn't stay long, got up and went out to Bashu on the Black Bird.

One is to watch the new breed of chickens and ducks bred by Lu Xingyun, and the other is to learn sword-making skills from Master Xu to prepare for joining the farmer's family.

"This will be another war."

Watching the black sparrow go away, Sima Jin took a deep breath, and his expression became more solemn and serious.

"You can select some of the surrendered soldiers from the Six Kingdoms who have sincerely surrendered, and let them visit the Six Kingdoms as Qin people."

Bai Qi suggested that if he wanted to convey the news to the people of the Six Kingdoms in the name of Qin, it would be most appropriate to let those Six Kingdoms surrender.

"According to what Bai Lao said, this can be regarded as a real expedition. The outstanding ones will be officially granted Qin status and exempted from farmland tax."

Nodding, Ying Zheng agreed with this. At the same time, he could also take this opportunity to grant Qin status and tax exemption to those captives who had sincerely surrendered to the Qin Dynasty.

This can also encourage others to sincerely join faster, allowing those captives and millions of transferred people to integrate into the Qin State better and faster.

"Domestically, it can be operated through Lu Buwei. Those chickens and ducks were improved by her daughter."

Sima Jin also made a suggestion. The girl Xingyun has always been leading the improvement of chickens and ducks. If the locust plague can be successfully controlled, she will be the biggest contributor.

I believe Lu Buwei will not refuse this, and thinking of this, he can't help but complain.

"The father-in-law and son-in-law are really strange. It's hard to tell whether they are friends or enemies."

The relationship between Lu Buwei and that kid is so strange. They used to cooperate very well, but now they have become enemies, but they still maintain a tacit understanding.

"This is a duel between wise men. Although Lu Buwei is obsessed with power and has embarked on the path of a powerful minister, he will treat Qin sincerely and cannot really die together.

That girl Xingyun will also be an important bargaining chip, allowing Lu Buwei to continue to maintain the tacit understanding. "

Bai Qi had also seen Lu Buwei's plan a long time ago. Although what they were using was a conspiracy, Lu Buwei's mental methods could definitely see it and made a counterattack plan as a deterrent.

But Lu Buwei didn't, and obviously the kid had guessed what he was thinking.

That kid firmly held the initiative in the entire plan, and Lu Buwei would definitely lose.

"Will this let Luo Wang see it? The master of Luo Wang is not simple."

Sima Jin is a little worried. There is no need to worry about Lu Buwei, but it is hard to say about the snare.

"This is a tacit understanding between the teacher and Lu Buwei. Unless the master of the net has been keeping an eye on Lu Buwei himself, it is impossible for those killers to see through it."

Ying Zheng smiled disdainfully. The master of the snare was a figure, but forget about those snare killers.

It's okay to kill people, but not anything else, let alone see through Lu Buwei's existential thoughts.

Moreover, the teacher and Lu Buwei have a tacit understanding of fighting in the air. There will be no traces left, and neither party will even come into contact. It is impossible for the killers to see through it alone.

"With Lu Buwei's cooperation, the country can be cleaned up."

Turning his head to look to the east, Bai Qi showed no mercy towards this. Even though those people had once been meritorious officials of the Qin State, since they were blocking the way, they had to be cleared away.

Not to mention that those people themselves have problems, have made meritorious deeds in the past, or have meritorious deeds by their ancestors, it does not mean that they can do whatever they want and take advantage of loopholes in the law. This in itself is a way to die.

"Our laws are still not perfect enough."

Ying Zheng also turned to look east. He has learned a lot about things in the past few years. He even arrested some people and interrogated them personally to understand their methods and thinking. In general, he was trying to exploit loopholes in the law. Make profit.

Therefore, they need more perfect laws to govern the country. It is not easy to do this. They need top talents to assist them. This makes him look forward to the two Han Fei and Li Si that the teacher said even more.

According to the teacher, Han Fei is more suitable for legislating and improving laws, because Han Fei is flexible in mind, better at seeking changes, and can find and fill in gaps.

Li Si, on the other hand, is more suitable for law enforcement because his personality is more inclined to abide by and maintain the rules.

With the help of those two people, Da Qin's laws will definitely be perfected faster.

(End of this chapter)