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"How many?!"

Sitting on the dragon throne, Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng suddenly leaned forward slightly, his face full of shock, and the hand holding the jade seal trembled uncontrollably.

"Seven hundred and twenty million coins?" Qin Shihuang repeated the number in disbelief.

These merchants are so rich! This was the first thought that flashed through Qin Shihuang's mind. His eyes wandered slightly in the empty hall, as if he saw the piles of coins.

Such a large sum of money is his own private money? !
This thought immediately came to his mind, and a complex emotion surged in Qin Shihuang's heart. Such a huge wealth would give him more resources to realize his grand blueprint.

"Return to your majesty!"

Below, Yi Huawei stood respectfully and responded again: "This is the auction record of this exclusive license." After that, he presented the account book and the document with both hands.

Daqin now has 48 counties. This includes splitting Xue County into two, adding Donghai County, with its seat in Tan County; splitting Handan County into Hengshan County, with its seat in Dongyuan; splitting Langye County into Jiaodong County, with its seat in Jimo; splitting Hedong County into Henei County, with its seat in Huai County; splitting Qi County into Linzi County, with its seat in Linzi; splitting Jiujiang County into Hengshan County, with its seat in Zhu County. Adding Lujiang County, Zhuang County, Minzhong County, Nanhai County, Guilin County, and Xiang County, there are a total of 48 counties.

This auction was for the monopoly licenses of salt, tea, and soy sauce. On average, each county's monopoly license was auctioned for 5 million coins a year, a total of 720 million coins in three years.

You should know that in Daqin, one penny could buy two kilograms of corn (according to the current measurement of 500 grams), which means that the proceeds from this auction can buy million stones.

Such a huge wealth shocked Qin Shi Huang. He fixed his eyes on Yi Huawei, his eyes full of surprise.

In the court, the ministers were talking to each other. They looked at Yi Huawei from time to time, their eyes full of surprise, admiration and envy. The way they looked at Yi Huawei was different. Someone sighed in a low voice: "This is not a human, this is simply the reincarnation of Guan Zhong!"

Indeed, it is incredible that one can earn such a huge amount of money by using a few pieces of scrap iron and a few pieces of yellow paper.

However, everyone knew that this was the income of the Shaofu, which meant that this money was earned for Qin Shihuang and had nothing to do with the national treasury. But even so, the appearance of this huge fortune made the atmosphere in the entire court heated and tense. Some ministers began to think about how to gain some support for the affairs they were responsible for from this wealth; other ministers were thinking about how to use this opportunity to further consolidate their position in the court.

But Qin Shihuang obviously would not agree. The money was all his, and he had so many places to spend it. No one should try to take advantage of it.

Qin Shi Huang raised his hand slightly, and the court suddenly fell silent. He glanced at everyone, and then laughed heartily: "This is God's help to our Great Qin. Zhao Gao is devoted to the country, and I am very pleased! Now I grant Zhao Gao the title of Marquis of Jinyang, and a fief of 1,000 households!"

Xu Fu had been at sea for half a year without any news, and his health was getting worse and worse, which made him anxious. With this money, he could speed up the progress of several projects. He wanted to see the completion of the underground palace and the Afang Palace in his lifetime.

He wants to go out to sea to find immortals himself!
When the ministers heard this, their expressions varied.

Yi Huawei expressed his gratitude with deep fear and trepidation, "I thank Your Majesty for your grace and will do my best to repay Your Majesty."

Qin Shi Huang said again with a serious face: "Now that we have obtained this huge fortune, we should use it to strengthen our Great Qin. All of you should work hard to make our Great Qin prosperous."

All the ministers responded solemnly.

…………

What should I do with the huge sum of money I suddenly have? Of course, I should invest it in education and expanding the technology tree.

The number of corvée laborers in the empire has reached its peak. Among the population of more than 20 million, 3 million young and strong are doing corvée labor. Even if there is money in hand, conscription should not be carried out again. After all, the total population is limited. If conscription is forced again, the foundation of the empire will be unstable.

But Qin Shihuang's only thought now was to achieve immortality, and everything else had to give way to this.

Now that he had such a large sum of money in his hands, he immediately ordered the General's Office to continue recruiting civilians...

...............

When they returned to Nanyuan, it was already past noon. With Xiao Xizi's careful help, Yi Huawei took off his complicated long gown and changed into light daily casual clothes.

"My Lord, Princess Chenxi has been waiting for you here for a long time."

Xiao Xizi observed Yi Huawei's expression and saw that he was frowning. He asked cautiously, "Today is a big day, why does the Marquis look so unhappy?"

"Chenxi is here?" Yi Huawei nodded slightly but did not answer. He turned around and walked towards the main room.

As soon as they entered the hall, several palace maids bowed and then left with great courtesy. Princess Chenxi, who was sitting upright, stood up and came over. She was wearing a light pink long gown with a bright red gold-woven robe on the outside. The five-phoenix hairpin inlaid with gems and kingfisher feathers on her head was shining, and coupled with her stunning face, she looked even more elegant and noble.

"Zhao Lang is back?"

Chenxi threw herself into Yi Huawei's arms, hugged his waist tightly, raised her pretty face to look at Yi Huawei, and asked softly, "I heard that His Majesty has made you Marquis of Jinyang?"

The clear voice was like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley, melodious and pleasant to the ear. Her eyes were full of joy, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised with a sweet smile, which brightened up the whole hall.

"Yeah! I can finally support you from now on!"

Yi Huawei held the soft body in his arms, and a faint fragrance entered his nose. Looking down, because of his hard work, the originally exquisite body now looked slightly rounder, adding a bit of charming charm.

Yi Huawei slowly lowered his head and kissed her gently. At that moment, it seemed as if time had stopped and everything around them became blurry, with only each other's warmth and breath.

After a long time, the lips parted.

Chenxi collapsed in Yi Huawei's arms, her eyes as charming as spring water, and she said softly: "Today is Zhao Lang's big day, how should we celebrate? I have asked them to prepare a banquet..."

Yi Huawei's mouth curled up slightly: "It's time to celebrate, but I want to eat you first..."

After saying this, Yi Huawei picked up the beauty in his arms by the waist and strode towards the dormitory.

In the dormitory, the red curtains swayed gently, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.

He controlled the clouds and rain for an hour, and only when Chenxi begged for mercy did Yi Huawei stop using his magical powers.

Chenxi lazily nestled in Yi Huawei's arms, her delicate hands gently caressing his broad chest, her face still blushing and her eyes filled with satisfaction and attachment.

A breeze blew in from the window, gently blowing the curtains. The sunlight shone through the gaps onto the ground and onto the two of them.

Yi Huawei and Chenxi quietly enjoyed this moment of tranquility.

After a while, Chenxi gently raised her head, looked at Yi Huawei with watery eyes, and said softly: "Zhao Lang, my father is coming back."

"…Really? Then what should I prepare?"

Yi Huawei was slightly startled, then he scratched his brow. His face seemed calm, but his heart was already in turmoil. Fusu was coming back? This was really a headache. Now that Fusu had become his father-in-law, how should he get along with him in the future? For a moment, all kinds of thoughts intertwined in his mind.

Chenxi frowned, looking worried. She sighed softly, "I don't know how to tell my father..."

Indeed, although a moment of secret love is intoxicating, and it is even more pleasant to continue secret love, it cannot go on like this. I must take Zhao Lang to see my father, otherwise, if my father betroths her to someone else, it will be troublesome.

But his father had never liked Zhao Gao. He had mentioned it briefly in his letter, but his father reprimanded him in his reply. Thinking of this, Chenxi became more and more worried. Her beautiful face was full of sorrow. She snuggled tightly in Yi Huawei's arms, as if seeking a little comfort.

Yi Huawei sensed her uneasiness, hugged her gently, and said softly: "Don't be afraid, I'll take care of everything. When father-in-law comes back, we'll discuss it carefully."

"Hmm~"

Looking at Yi Huawei, Chen Xi raised her head and offered her red lips...
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Ganquan Palace, rear hall.

The sun shines through the carved window lattices and gently falls on the quaint ground, creating patches of mottled light and shadow. The hall is filled with a faint scent of ambergris, and curls of green smoke rise from the exquisite incense burners. Vermilion pillars stand majestically, supporting the tall roof of the hall, which is carved with lifelike auspicious animal patterns, and magnificent murals are hung on the walls.

“Cough cough cough ~ cough cough ~ ~”

Qin Shihuang, who was reviewing memorials, suddenly started coughing violently. The cough was particularly abrupt in the empty hall. His body trembled slightly, and after a while, the coughing gradually stopped.

Hu Hai quickly picked up the ginseng soup that had been prepared long ago from the small table beside him, and hurried to the side of Qin Shi Huang. He bowed his head slightly, looked respectful, and said softly: "Father, you have worked too hard, you should take a rest."

"I also feel that my health has been getting worse recently, and it's getting worse day by day! Cough cough cough~~"

Qin Shi Huang coughed violently, while raising his hand to cover his mouth slightly. His face was a little pale, and his eyes revealed fatigue and helplessness. When the coughing subsided a little, he looked up at Yi Huawei, slowly stretched out his hand to take the ginseng soup. His fingers trembled slightly, and after taking a sip of the ginseng soup, an abnormal blush appeared on his face. He sighed, put the ginseng soup aside, with a complex emotion in his eyes.

"Thanks to Hai'er being by my side, I feel much more relieved!"

Qin Shihuang looked at Hu Hai with a hint of kindness in his eyes.

"Yes! Your filial piety is commendable and well-known in the palace!" Yi Huawei picked up a brocade handkerchief and gently wiped Qin Shihuang's forehead. He glanced at Hu Hai, a faint smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Your academic performance has also improved a lot recently!"

"It would have been great if you had been more sensible a few years earlier!"

Qin Shi Huang looked at Hu Hai and sighed. His eyes showed both his expectations for his son and a hint of helplessness: "I don't have to worry so much anymore!"

Hu Hai knelt down quickly, looking terrified: "It's my fault. I made you worry. I will work harder in the future and live up to your expectations."

"Get up!"

Qin Shi Huang waved his hand slightly, with a hint of fatigue in his tone. When he turned to look at Yi Huawei, his eyes revealed eagerness and desire: "How is the search for the elixir going? No news yet?"

Yi Huawei bowed slightly, his expression respectful, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I have sent people to guard the Langya County dock day and night. As soon as Xu Fu comes back, they will rush to deliver the elixir to the palace. But the sea is vast and boundless, and there is still no news."

"Ah~"

Qin Shi Huang frowned and sighed deeply, his face full of disappointment: "I am afraid I can't wait that long! I have posted a notice and offered a huge reward. The goddess has appeared, but why has no one seen her? Is she hiding from me? If you can't find her in a month, don't come to see me!"

"promise!"

With a frown on his face, Yi Huawei nodded helplessly.

Qin Shi Huang nodded and continued to ask: "Also, how is Concubine Li's health? Is she still not well?"

Yi Huawei nodded again and replied respectfully: "Concubine Li is just worried about infecting Your Majesty with a cold, so she has not come to see you."

Qin Shi Huang's eyes flashed with tenderness, and he said, "Well, summon her to see me. I miss her!"

"promise!"

Seeing this, the usher on the side responded and walked out hurriedly.

Seeing Yi Huawei's look, Hu Hai stepped forward solemnly, straightened his spine, bowed slightly, looked at Qin Shi Huang firmly, and said in a serious and earnest tone:

"Father, the sea is vast and boundless, but I am not afraid. I am willing to lead the fleet, ride the wind and waves, and travel thousands of miles of sea to find the elixir for you. I will go all out and spare no effort. Even if the road ahead is full of difficulties and obstacles, I will never back down. I firmly believe that as long as I am sincere, I will be able to return with the elixir, fulfill my filial piety, and live up to your expectations. I beg for your permission."

"Haha~, Hai'er, your filial piety is commendable, but you are still young, so don't mention this matter again!"

Qin Shi Huang nodded with satisfaction, a smile on his face. But the sea was vast, not to mention the high winds and dangerous waves, it would take an unknown amount of time to go back and forth, so Qin Shi Huang naturally didn't want Hu Hai to take the risk.

"Okay, you go down!"

Qin Shi Huang raised his hand slightly and waved it gently, a trace of fatigue appeared on his face. He yawned slowly and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "I want to rest!"

The palace maids at the side came over in a hurry. With gentle and skillful movements, they carefully helped Qin Shi Huang lie down, and then gently covered him with a soft blanket.

"promise!"

Yi Huawei and Hu Hai nodded in response, slowly stepped back a few steps, and then turned around and walked out of the hall.

"Why did you follow me out?"

When he reached the palace gate, Yi Huawei stopped and turned slightly to look at Hu Hai who was following behind him. His eyes were full of reproach and his tone was filled with a hint of disappointment. He deliberately lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty needs someone to take care of you right now. Why don't you stay by His Majesty's side and show your filial piety?"

Hu Hai was slightly stunned, with a hint of hesitation on his face. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to explain something, but he didn't know where to start. He really didn't want to stay with his father. He always felt uncomfortable, as if there was an invisible pressure hanging over him. But looking at the teacher's stern eyes, he didn't dare to refute, and could only nod helplessly.

Hu Hai turned slowly and walked towards Qin Shi Huang's bed with heavy steps. His back looked lonely and desolate in the long corridor.

Yi Huawei looked at Hu Hai's back and sighed slightly.

(End of this chapter)