Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

As August approached and the autumn harvest was imminent, Zhang Yuanqing finally received a letter from Yao Jia.

Lord Zhang, Zhao's Prime Minister Guo Kai has promised me a winter proposal to King Jia of Zhao to charge Li Mu with treason. Jia is preparing to lead his men to Zhao's northern border to seek a meeting with General Li Mu and persuade him to surrender to Qin. Lord Zhang, rest assured. If Li Mu doesn't surrender, he will die by order of King Zhao.

A short letter had determined the life and death of a famous general of the Warring States Period. Zhang Yuanqing sighed and destroyed the letter.

This matter must not be known to others. If Li Mu defected to Qin, wouldn't it be ruined if I leaked the news?

Most importantly, he was now considered a player in the situation, and he didn't want to be described in history books like this: Qin, Guannei Hou Zhang Yuanqing, good at strategy, but his schemes were vicious. In the eleventh year of Qin Wang Zheng, he conspired with Qin Shangqing Yao Jia and Zhao Prime Minister Guo Kai to frame Zhao General Li Mu, leaving the Xiongnu defenseless and causing severe persecution among the people in Zhao's northern border.

A lifetime's reputation is ruined.

A few days later, people from Xianyang delivered a large number of rice hullers, rice windmills, and new farm tools.

These were newly made by the Mohist school this year and sent to Xinzheng in time for the autumn harvest.

Zhang Yuanqing happily walked around the rice huller a few times and was about to push it a few times, but was stopped by A Er.

"My Lord, I'll push the cart. You just stand here and watch."

Zhang Yuanqing: ...

"A'er, go get Yinghuo."

Not long after, Ying Huo came over with his men.

Seeing that the king sent so many things, Ying was stunned for a moment.

What are these things?

"These are the newly invented agricultural tools of the Mohist school. Here are the specific instructions for use. Take them and have a look. Then, distribute them to the people during the autumn harvest."

When Ying Huo heard that it was a tool for autumn harvest, he happily took the tool manual and began to read it carefully.

After watching it, they clapped their hands in praise with joy.

"Master Zhang, if we had these farm tools, this year's autumn harvest would be more than doubled."

"It's extreme, it's extreme."

"You will be responsible for the autumn harvest in Xinzheng this year. After the harvest is over, you must clearly report the yield to the king."

"promise."

At the same time, all parts of Qin State received the autumn harvest tools made by the Mohists.

The Qin State began a vigorous autumn harvest operation.

When the grain was harvested, the yield shocked the entire Qin State.

Three times, it has tripled, the grain output is three times more than in previous years.

In some places, it is even four times as much as in previous years.

The people of Qin sat on the ground, looking at the newly harvested grain, and wept bitterly.

For how many years have they not had a full meal, and how many people have died of hunger.

They never dreamed that they could get so much food now.

The grain production reports from various places were sent to Xianyang, and Ying Zheng laughed heartily for a long time in Zhangtai Palace.

After the autumn harvest, the year ended and Ying Zheng held a sacrifice in Xianyang to report to his ancestors the changes that had taken place in the Qin State that year.

After the sacrifice, Ying Zheng's good mood lasted for a long time.

Because this year's agricultural tax revenue came in, with so much grain, Ying Zheng felt for the first time that his Qin State was so rich.

The King of Qin summoned: The Nong family has made great contributions to the Qin State and the people, and granted the titles of Duke and Senior Officials to Xu Xing, Lu Sheng, Chen Xin and others from the Nong family.

This time, no one jumped out to object.

The farmers celebrated with joy and then began researching ways to raise pigs. This method had been proposed by Guan Nei Hou, and while it was only a rough outline, they all agreed it was feasible. So the farmers decisively opened up a new yard, bought the pigs from the farmers, and began raising them themselves.

After the autumn harvest, the King of Qin summoned Guannei Hou Zhang Yuanqing back to Xianyang, and Xinzheng was handed over to Ying Huo for control.

After returning to the long-missed city of Xianyang, Zhang Yuanqing rested comfortably at home for three days, during which time he also received a visit from Ying Zheng.

This made a group of court officials envious.

They worked tirelessly for the king in Xianyang, but as soon as Zhang Yuanqing came back, the king's heart went there again.

It’s sour, really sour.

Zhang Yuanqing was very uncomfortable with the first grand court after returning to Xianyang. He rushed into the hall before the King of Qin and was greeted by the gazes of many court officials.

"Do you have anything to report to the court this morning?"

Ying Zheng sat on the throne, radiating majesty.

Standing among the court officials, Zhang Yuanqing immediately felt that the king's majesty was even greater than before.

Our ancestors grew up quickly.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Li Si was the first to speak.

"allow"

"Your Majesty, the construction of Daqin Academy will be completed in the spring. Can we start selecting instructors for each academy now? Also, the content of the academy's courses needs to be sorted out in advance."

After Li Si finished speaking, Zhang Yuanqing couldn't help but sigh that Li Si was foresighted.

This man is worthy of being a figure who almost became a famous prime minister in history. His long-term vision is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Thinking about it, Zhang Yuanqing also said: "I second the motion."

The Daqin Academy was originally proposed by Zhang Yuanqing. Now that he agreed, most of the court officials also followed suit.

The King of Qin nodded secretly, "Yes."

"Zhang Qing is responsible for selecting the academy's mentors, and all teaching materials must be reviewed by Zhang Qing before they can be used. Li Si and Feng Quji will assist."

"Yes."

"I am preparing to attack the State of Chu. Do you have any advice?"

The military generals in the court are already rubbing their hands and eager to try.

These officials are too slow. They should offer their suggestions to the king as soon as possible so that we can take action.

Zhang Yuanqing looked up at Changping Jun Xiong Qi, then looked away.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Zhang Yuanqing spoke again.

Guannei Hou is going all out today.

"Last year, Chu wanted to ally with Wei to attack Qin, but the King of Wei disagreed. Now that Qin is attacking Chu, we can follow Chu's example and send envoys to Wei to discuss a joint attack on Chu."

Use the smaller one to fight the larger one, and when the larger one has been beaten almost enough, the smaller one will naturally surrender.

Wei Zhuang glanced at Zhang Yuanqing and sighed: Zhang Yuanqing is still the same Zhang Yuanqing.

If the King of Chu knew about this, he would probably vomit blood.

However, this did not stop him from agreeing with Zhang Yuanqing: "I second the motion."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army to attack Chu."

General Huan Xi couldn't wait to speak out. He couldn't let anyone else get there first this time. The credit belonged to him.

"Your Majesty, I am also willing to lead the army to attack Chu."

General Xin Wu glanced at Huan Xi and recommended himself.

When Wang Jian saw that someone had gotten ahead of him, he could only sigh that Huan Xi and Xin Wu were so fast despite their age, which made him very angry.

Ying Zheng took in the expressions of his favorite generals one by one.

With such loyal and brave generals, I have no reason to worry about not accomplishing my great cause.

"Zhang Qing's plan is feasible. Who is willing to go as an envoy to Wei?"

Dun Ruo stood among the ministers and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go as an envoy to the State of Wei."

This kind of credit must belong to me.

Yao Jia has made many contributions under the Guannei Marquis, and now he is going to Zhao State to recruit generals for the king. How can I, Dun Ruo, fall behind him?

It has to be said that the Qin monarchs and ministers all had a strong sense of professionalism.

The emperor and his ministers were of one mind and one purpose, which made Zhang Yuanqing feel deeply moved.

Incomparable, incomparable.

If this happened in modern times, they would definitely be the kings of the world.