Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister
Chapter 70 Unnamed Draft
"Who are you? Why are you stopping the people from their spring plowing and even trying to kill the farmers?"
At the gate of Xinzheng City, Zhang Yuanqing sat on a chair, officials stood on both sides, Yang Ruihe led soldiers to maintain order, and the people surrounded him in a circle.
"My name is Han Xi." Han Xi naturally recognized this man as the youngest Marquis of Guannei in Qin State, now known as the Immortal Son by the people. He looked so sickly, he might die any day.
"I didn't stop the spring plowing, but you Qin people went too far, forcing us Han people to eat excrement. That's why I stepped forward to stop you."
Zhang Yuanqing's deliberate neglect of the Han Dynasty nobles over the past few months had made Han Xi completely forget that his own country had been destroyed, and now their sons had been taken to Xianyang. Even facing Zhang Yuanqing, Han Xi believed that he would not dare to do anything to him, and continued to act like a proud Han Dynasty noble.
"Lu Sheng, do you agree with Han Xi's words?"
Lu Sheng had heard this guy talk about people eating excrement several times, and he was furious. We farmers do everything for the people, and you actually have such mean thoughts about us. How can you be so unreasonable?
"Sir, this method of increasing weight is indeed true. We also do this in Qin State, and it can indeed increase grain production."
"This man knows nothing about farming, and he slandered my family so carelessly. He's truly despicable. I tried to explain this to him, but he actually ordered his servants to draw their swords and kill me. If I hadn't had some martial arts skills, I'd probably be dead by the sword by now. Many people saw it, including these soldiers. They were the ones who saved me."
Han Xi was filled with disdain when he heard this. How could such filthy things be used to grow crops?
"Han Xi, is it as Lu Sheng said?"
"Of course, this guy wants us to eat those things, so I have to stop him."
Zhang Yuanqing looked at Han Xi and raised an eyebrow, "Okay."
"Han Xi innocently obstructed the spring plowing and arbitrarily beat and killed farmer Lu Sheng. He stood on Qin territory yet claimed to be a Han citizen. Li Yu, how should he be sentenced according to Qin law?"
"Sir, Han Xi has been convicted of three crimes. According to Qin law, he should be executed along with his entire clan."
Li Yu now knew the Qin laws by heart, and had already determined Han Xi's verdict before Zhang Yuanqing asked.
"grown ups!"
Outside the crowd, more than a dozen people hurried over, and the leader was Han Xi's father, Han Zhen.
"Sir, Han Xi is simply unfamiliar with farming matters and wishes to inquire about them. He has no intention of violating Qin law. I beg for a lenient punishment."
"Father!"
"Shut up."
When Han Zhen heard the report from the servant, he hurried over with his men. After hearing what had happened on the way, he realized that his child had gotten into a big trouble.
Even though Zhang Yuanqing hasn't touched these Korean nobles in the past few months, it's not because he doesn't dare to touch them, but because he is waiting for a legitimate opportunity.
Who knew that this opportunity was actually presented to him by his own child.
"Oh? That's not what Han Xi said." Seeing Han Zhen wanted to defend himself, Zhang Yuanqing didn't give him a chance: "If he was just asking, why did he let the servant kill people?"
"This method is used throughout the land of Qin, but how come Han Xi uses it as an humiliation to you, the Han people?"
"Oh, it's because you are not from my country, Qin."
"The downfall of your Han State is all because the King of Han sent someone to assassinate me. As a minister of the King, the King was naturally furious and sent an envoy to Han State to inquire about the matter. But what did your Han State do? You actually disregarded etiquette and carried out such a shameless act, trying to kill my Qin envoy."
"Now, my great king has put aside past grudges and shown compassion for the people. He has specifically assigned methods for increasing grain production to the children of farmers. Yet, you, the nobles of the Kingdom of Han, despise this method and even attempt to kill the children of farmers. You are worthy of death."
"General Yang, according to Qin law, all three clans of Han Xi are to be executed. Anyone who interferes will be punished as well."
"promise."
When Yang Ruihe heard Zhang Yuanqing's verdict, he straightened his back.
He took Han Xi and his son to Han Xi's home with his men.
After the matter was settled, Zhang Yuanqing took his men away, and the people also left in groups of three or four.
However, what happened today made them remember a few things.
Now this is no longer Han, but Qin, and they will be called Qin people from now on.
The king of Qin treated them the same as the common people of Qin.
Qin laws could not be violated. Even if a member of the gentry violated the Qin laws, his entire clan would be executed.
This incident also caused an uproar among the Korean gentry.
The nobles who were proud of their status no longer dared to make any small moves, for fear that Zhang Yuanqing would target them and find a chance to exterminate their three clans.
Xianyang
The farm boys brought by Xu Xing, including Wang Wan, Sinong, etc., were so busy with this year's spring plowing that they didn't even have time to eat or go to the toilet.
"Have you heard? The officials will bring a new plow later. They say that one man and one ox can sow seeds."
"Of course I heard about it. The officials said it yesterday, and I happened to be there and heard it."
"Oh, I got home a little early yesterday. Is this true? There really is such a plow?"
"How would I know? The officials all said so, so I think they can't be wrong."
"That's right. The farmers said they've tried this plow and it works great."
"Really? Then when will you come over? I really want to see it."
"If that's the case, then we'll have to work hard. I heard the king wants to build the Daqin Academy and is hiring workers now. Not only will they provide food, but they'll also get paid."
"I know about this. I was originally thinking of letting the children sign up after I planted the crops. But if this plow can be used by one person, then I'll do more work and let both children sign up."
"I heard that our children will be able to attend this college in the future. If that's true, I'd be willing to work there even if I don't get paid."
"What are you thinking? Literacy is something only the rich and powerful can do. There's no way for people like us to get in there."
"Don't you know? The king has already issued a notice, saying that our children can also learn to read, but they have to be selected."
"Really?"
"Then how do you choose?"
"How would I know? But I've already asked my eldest son to sign up. Maybe he can get some useful information when he starts working."
As he spoke, the man in his thirties laughed.
The people on the side kept saying that they should quickly ask their family members to sign up, so that they would not be unable to go when there were not enough people.
Zhao Guo
"Prime Minister, my father has been unwell recently and has summoned Zhao Jia several times. Do you think my father has changed his mind?"
When Prince Qian saw Guo Kai coming in, he asked hurriedly.
Obviously, King Zhao's recent attitude towards the former Crown Prince Zhao Jia made him a little panicked.
Guo Kai smiled and asked Zhao Qian to sit first. "Don't worry, Crown Prince. Since the King has already deposed Prince Jia, there is no question of reinstating him."
"Perhaps the king feels guilty towards Young Master Jiashang, so he summoned him several more times."
"What the Crown Prince needs to do now is to care more about the King and let the King feel the Crown Prince's filial piety. The Crown Prince's position will naturally be consolidated."
After hearing this, Zhao Qian nodded and prepared to go back to show his filial piety to his father.
"Prime Minister, I understand. I will return to the palace to see my father."
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