Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

"King, this is it."

King Zheng of Qin and his entourage first went to see the land that produced four dan of grain per mu, and then visited the nearby villagers. Only then did they truly believe that if Qin's grain production of four dan per mu could be promoted, there would be no hunger in Qin.

The group came to a small courtyard with grins on their faces.

"Dong dong dong."

Zhang Yuanqing asked A Da and A Er to go out and buy some things today. Since they will be leaving here soon, they have to make some preparations.

Hearing the knock on the door, Zhang Yuanqing thought it was someone from the village looking for him, so he shouted to the outside: "Come in, the door is not locked."

Li Si looked at King Zheng of Qin and pushed open the gate.

"Brother Zhang, Si is here to see you."

As soon as he entered the yard, Li Si spoke enthusiastically to the young man sitting under the tree, as if they were old friends for many years.

"You?" Zhang Yuanqing saw a group of strangers coming in and looked at the middle-aged man who was talking to him enthusiastically with confusion.

"Why, brother, don't you recognize me, Li Si?"

King Ying Zheng of Qin inconspicuously surveyed the young man seated on the stone bench. His body was as frail as Li Si had described, looking unhealthy. His eyes were clear and bright, not a sinister or cunning figure. Who could have imagined that a young man in his twenties could achieve a grain yield of four dan per mu?

"It's Old Li. I haven't seen you for a few years. You've become even more elegant and graceful."

As soon as he heard the name, Zhang Yuanqing knew it was him. Oh my god, could it be that Li Si was sent by the King of Qin to find me?

"Old Li, please take a seat." Zhang Yuanqing stood up slowly and asked a few people to sit down. "Old Li, please help me move some chairs." There were only three stone benches outside, which could not accommodate so many people. Zhang Yuanqing ordered Li Si without hesitation.

"Haha, good, Brother Zhang is still the same as before."

"Oh, it's not as good as your current glory, Old Li."

The two chatted for a while before moving out a few chairs. Li Si unobtrusively asked the King of Qin to sit down, and then sat down next to Zhang Yuanqing.

"Brother Zhang, you're going to become famous and illustrious this time. You've actually managed to increase the grain yield to four stone per mu. I admire you."

Zhang Yuanqing looked at Li Si and Ying Zheng, then at the others who sat down. He slowly brewed a pot of scented tea and poured it for them. "Old Li, you're exaggerating. I've just seen the suffering of the people and how they can't get enough food over the years, so I want to make some changes." He gently handed the teacup to Li Si and then to Ying Zheng. Wang Wan took the teapot from Zhang Yuanqing's hand and poured it for them.

I have to say, sitting on this chair is really different, and sipping tea is a unique experience.

Wang Jian and Meng Wu drank a cup of tea in one gulp, which had a slight fragrance, and began to look around the small courtyard inconspicuously.

"Brother Zhang is so righteous."

"Old Li, you've learned to flatter me now." Zhang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Old Li is very successful now. I've listened to the 'Remonstration Against Foreigners' here. It's good, it's good. It's something you, Old Li, can do."

"I have to thank you for your words back then. They were an enlightenment to me and I have always kept them in mind." Seeing that Zhang Yuanqing was still the same as he was back then, Li Si also had many feelings.

"Come, brother, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Qin." Li Si was somewhat restrained when introducing the King of Qin. They had already agreed when they came not to tell Zhang Yuanqing the identity of the King of Qin first.

"Oh? Mr. Qin?" Zhang Yuanqing looked at the man who hadn't spoken since he came in, with an ambiguous meaning. He paused when he said "Mr.", then smiled at Li Si, "You, Mr. Li, are dishonest."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Li Si's face froze. Even Wang Wan, Wang Jian and others held their breath, staring at the calm man without blinking.

Could it be that this person has guessed the king's identity?

No way.

Wang Jian and Meng Wu unconsciously tightened their grip on the swords at their waists.

Li Si looked at Zhang Yuanqing, then at the King of Qin, and then sighed: "I knew I couldn't hide this from you, Brother Zhang."

"How can you be so smart? How can we live?" It was a sigh of emotion and also a way to liven up the atmosphere. As soon as Li Si said this, it seemed to break the solemn atmosphere.

The King of Qin was also puzzled. Could this person really be so foresighted? How could he have seen through my identity at a glance?

"Hehehe," Zhang Yuanqing chuckled twice, "It's not that I'm smart, but Old Li and you have too many flaws."

"Oh? Tell me about it, sir."

Ying Zheng spoke with interest.

Zhang Yuanqing glanced at Ying Zheng and said, "Since you came in, Old Li has paid special attention to the King of Qin. Now that Li Si is working for Qin, I don't think he is the one who can make Li Si so respectful, especially for a man of his age."

The sound of "King of Qin" made Ying Zheng's pupils shrink slightly, and then he was overjoyed. What a talent! What a talent!

The others also looked at Zhang Yuanqing in shock.

You guessed it?

"There's no need to be so surprised. It's obvious. You are all ministers of the imperial court, so your bearing is naturally not comparable to that of ordinary people. Moreover, you all implicitly respect the King of Qin. Even if you deliberately ignore this, some details cannot be changed."

Zhang Yuanqing said it nonchalantly, and those who heard it were horrified.

"Colorful, colorful, colorful, Mr. Zhang is truly a man of great talent."

King Qin laughed twice and looked at Zhang Yuanqing with admiration.

"Thank you, King Qin, for your praise." The Qin State was no longer like later generations where people would kneel at every turn. Zhang Yuanqing raised his hand and bowed to show his gratitude.

"Sir, I came here to see the four stone grain yield per mu, and secondly, to invite you to come out. My Qin State needs talents like you."

The King of Qin stood up and treated him politely. Zhang Yuanqing stood up and supported the King of Qin.

Li Si and others watched with envy.

I wish I could be treated so courteously by the King of Qin.

"Well, your Majesty has great ambitions, and I am willing to assist you." After saying that, Zhang Yuanqing also performed the etiquette of monarch and subject to Ying Zheng. The King of Qin was overjoyed and hurriedly helped Zhang Yuanqing up.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. God bless Your Majesty and God bless the Qin Kingdom."

Wang Wan and others also happily congratulated Ying Zheng.

Not to mention anything else, just for the grain yield of four stone per mu, Zhang Yuanqing’s reward would definitely not be low.

"Master, I'm back."

Ah Da's honest voice came, and when he saw the people guarding the main door, he immediately asked cautiously, "Who are you? Why are you at the main door?"

"Don't blame me, Your Majesty."

"Ada, don't be unreasonable."

Hearing the voice of the master, Ada and Aer felt relieved.

"Let them in." The King of Qin also ordered the guards to let them in.

Two burly men walked in, bringing a sense of oppression.

Talented general!

Wang Jian and Meng Wu spoke in their hearts at the same time, looking at the two brothers Ada with shining eyes.

"Greetings to the host and guests."

"Ada, Aer, this is the king."

The two brothers were shocked and knelt on the ground and said respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Go put your things away first." Seeing that the two were a little nervous, Zhang Yuanqing sent them away.