Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 573 Qin Dynasty wooden rails, advanced technology (please give me a tip! Thank you for all orders)
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Zhang Han thought to himself, this is indeed the case.

"In that case, let's talk about this later. I will leave for Longxi County tomorrow, and we will talk about everything after I come back."

"I wish my brother a smooth trip."

Zhang Han nodded slightly. He put an end to the confusion in his heart these days. When he relaxed completely, he naturally began to feel tired and sleepy, and fell asleep while sitting in the carriage.

Zhang Xi wanted to keep him overnight, but Zhang Ping held him back.

"What do you want?"

Zhang Xi frowned:
"My brother is the captain, you are the Xianyang order, and I am the fifth school. Why do you keep the captain in your house?"

Zhang Xi's sleeves were wide and he was very proud and said:

"You can't say that. Although I am just an order of Xianyang, I was personally summoned by His Majesty a few days ago and asked about the defense of Xianyang City. At that time, Dazhu Kingdom, Sikou, and Taixue Ling were all around, and they all listened to my discussion about the defense of the city. . His Majesty also praised me."

Zhang Ping was inexplicably confused when he heard this. Why did His Majesty first ask about the defense of the city after taking the throne for a year, and then went to check the accounts today...

"In recent days, I heard that there have been frequent thefts in the city. You'd better strengthen the defense in the city."

Zhang Xi said:
"Of course I know this. This is also His Majesty's instruction. Especially around the Imperial City, I have already doubled the number of troops."

When Zhang Ping heard this, he felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on him.He had a vague premonition about this, but combined with what he said before, the emperor and the Meng brothers met him together, Zhang Ping was even more certain.

"I have something else to do, so I'll go first."

Zhang Ping went out and walked on the street. He suddenly lifted the curtains and saw the crescent moon outside the window.

Zhang Ping murmured:
"But the Moon Festival is coming soon, and the people in the city will open their doors and come out to worship the moon. This is an annual event in Xianyang City."

While Zhang Ping was talking to himself, the sound of horseshoes suddenly sounded beside the carriage.

Zhang Ping leaned out of the car and looked back, only to see the palace guards outside the car. Under the beautiful moonlight, the scabbard of the seven-foot long sword shone silver in the moonlight.

Zhang Ping stopped the carriage and walked out on his own initiative.

A general with a white feather on his helmet stood on his horse and said:
"School Zhang Wu, Your Majesty invites you."

He recognized this person as Xia Hei, the captain of the guard who was always with him.

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Arriving at the palace, Zhang Ping saw the lights in Zhangtai Palace brightly lit.A beautiful pavilion floats in the dark night, like a lotus floating on the lake surface among the many lotus leaves.

The stairs rising from the ground were like bamboo shoots, rising higher and higher, extending section after section until they connected to the palace in mid-air.

Seeing such a scene, Zhang Ping couldn't help but wipe his eyes with his sleeve.

Although he has been working in Xianyang Palace for a long time, such scenes are very rare.

Zhang Ping followed Xia Bai into the hall slowly and saw Ji Hao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, in the hall.The Political Affairs Hall was established, and the Ministry of Industry became one of the four ministries, which directly affected the Ministry of Industry and made Ji Hao's status rise several times in the court.

All subordinate officials under General Shaofu were transferred to the Ministry of Industry.Now, Zhang Ping is Ji Hao's subordinate.

In the Zhang family, two brothers have already held such positions.But they are all under Ji Hao, so this can be regarded as fate.

With Zhang Ping thinking this, he was already introduced into the main hall. After paying his respects, the second generation went straight to the point:
"I heard that the main tomb of the imperial mausoleum has been sealed for a long time. In a few months, all the burial chambers will be completed, and they just need to be filled with terracotta warriors and horses."

"Report to Your Majesty, exactly."

"Will the project be completed by the end of the year?"

Zhang Ping knew that the emperor wanted to complete the construction of the mausoleum that cost tens of thousands of yuan as soon as possible, but Zhang Ping had his own considerations.If the emperor can take the initiative to insist on finishing the imperial mausoleum, he will be honored as a filial piety. Besides, there are so many officials watching this imperial mausoleum. If His Majesty finishes the work ahead of schedule, they will definitely take this opportunity to make trouble.

"Your Majesty, for the repair of this imperial mausoleum, the main pit and the burial pit have been dug. If we don't continue to build it according to the drawing design, all the previous efforts will be in vain."

Ji Hao said:
"Your Majesty, I mean the same thing. Moreover, the remaining 20 prisoners are actually strong men in their prime. They only need to bear the heavy labor for another eight years, and they can persist until the imperial mausoleum is completed."

Hearing that there were 20 prisoners in that year, the Second Emperor couldn't help but shine.Perhaps the easiest to control are the 20 prisoners on the edge of Xianyang City.

Moreover, the construction of this mausoleum historically began when King Qin ascended the throne, and was barely completed until two years after the death of Qin Shihuang.The progress of this construction period is already being rushed around the clock.

The Second Emperor hesitated for a moment, then said:
"I will give the Ministry of Industry another year. We must complete the construction of the late emperor's mausoleum."

Ji Hao and Zhang Ping were naturally overjoyed after hearing this:
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

"I heard that among those craftsmen, there are many disciples of Mohism."

"Exactly. They were all captured by the late emperor from all over the world." At this point, Zhang Ping realized a very serious problem, so he continued, "Some people turned from prime to old age, and some died in the pits. They were buried on the spot. There are also people who have transformed from ignorant youths into skilled craftsmen. However, what will happen to these huge number of craftsmen when the time comes."

"How did these craftsmen deal with it in the past?"

Ji Hao is older and has black and white hair on his temples.

"When sealing the tomb, all those craftsmen must be killed. Otherwise, the secret skills in the room will be leaked."

"Not one left?"

After hearing this, the second generation couldn't help but sweat in his hands.After executing these craftsmen, the Qin Dynasty was afraid that it would face a technological gap.

China's scientific and technological level reached its peak during the Spring and Autumn Period, and it can be said to be leading the world.But after the construction of the imperial mausoleum was completed, first all the craftsmen were killed and buried, and then Xiang Yu burned it for three days and three nights. From then on, Qin's advanced technology completely disappeared from the world.

If the advanced technology of the Qin Dynasty can be continued, it will be a great achievement for the second generation.In fact, the launch of the Age of Navigation in the future will rely on the advanced technology of the Qin Dynasty.

Ji Hao was very sure.

"Leave no one behind. There is no airtight wall in the world."

But seeing the second generation frowning, Ji Hao didn't dare to say any more.

"Zhang Ping, it sounds like you feel sorry for these craftsmen."

If the emperor hadn't asked this, Zhang Ping would not have dared to express opinions that were contrary to his superiors in front of the Second Emperor.And if other ministers knew about this matter, they would definitely take the opportunity to blame the second generation.

"Your Majesty - these craftsmen have extremely exquisite skills. If they are eliminated, it will be a huge loss. In addition, when my brother left office, he explained that when the time comes, the rail cars, wooden sheds, and stone materials on Lishan Mountain will be destroyed. All must be destroyed. I also feel it is a pity."

[Rail car: The Qin State built the imperial tombs. In order to facilitate the transportation of wood and stones, wooden trains were built out of wood.There is no power equipment, but it can rely on the gravitational inertia of high terrain to low terrain to send rail cars from high places to low places.This was the world's leading production tool at the time. 】

"I believe that these technologies must be preserved. In addition, those rail cars, stones, and wood can also be used in other fortifications. I risk my own life and ask your Majesty to order the preparations to start the construction of His Majesty's Mausoleum."

Ji Hao also immediately seconded the proposal.

"Your Majesty, I risk my own life to ask your Majesty to build my own imperial mausoleum."

(Thank you everyone for persisting until now. The second generation will soon be able to see the moon and the clouds clear!)
(End of this chapter)