This first emperor is awesome

"If there is an explosion in the legion group, flesh and blood will fly, and morale will plummet."

Meng Yi used very vivid descriptions to present to Ying Zheng the scene he expected in his mind.

"Order the arsenal to make all the cannons in black. Once the inspection passes, all of them will be transported to Beiguan and delivered to the Northern Army."

Ying Zheng said without hesitation.

"Your Majesty, I feel that it is still inappropriate."

"Although the cannon in black is successful, the technology is not yet mature."

"There are two fatal flaws, and it has to continue to be perfected."

"First, the bronze gun barrel will explode after firing a few shells. Whether it is the iron-making technique or the steel-forging technique, it is still in the groping stage and has not yet matured."

"Secondly, although the black cannon is powerful, its accuracy is extremely poor, making it difficult to master."

Meng Yi showed a worried look on his face, reminding him cautiously.

"It doesn't hide its flaws, as long as it is powerful enough and the voice is loud enough."

"I didn't expect them to hit the Huns hard. As long as they interrupt the Huns' cavalry charge and disrupt their formation, all the investment is worthwhile."

Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows and said majesticly.

"Your Majesty is wise, I understand."

Meng Yi immediately understood that although the war horses had been specially trained, the sound of the cannon was like thunder, and a single bombardment was enough to make the war horses panic and flee.

Once the formation of the cavalry collapses, it will cause a chain reaction and affect the entire army.

So, how can there be no reason to be invincible?

"I'm going to choose a day to tour the East, what advice does Meng Qing have?"

Yingzheng's eyes flickered with icy coldness, and he couldn't help but think of Bo Langsha

Chapter 59 Your Majesty treats Xiao as a national scholar, why should he repay him with a national scholar?

Kuaiji County is named after Kuaiji Mountain. It was originally the land of Wu and Yue. King Goujian of Yue destroyed Wu and got all the land.

Wujiang, king of Houyue, listened to the advice of the envoy of Qi, and failed to defeat Chu, but instead suffered the disaster of subjugation.

Kuaiji then returned to Chu, and Dongyue and Minyue also stood on their own.

Until the Great Qin came out of the East and swept the six countries, Dongyue, Minyue Kingdom, which none of the princes could subdue, returned to the territory of China again.

Dongyue and Minyue, who have stood proudly for more than 200 years, are also hard to stop Qin's elite warriors, and they bowed their heads one after another.

Qin destroyed Chu and established Kuaiji County, and the county government was established in Wu County, with more than [-] households under its jurisdiction and a population of nearly [-].

Wu County has been a place of prosperous commerce and trade and a thriving population since ancient times.

Surrounded by mountains and rivers and adjacent to the sea, it is not only a land of fish and rice, but also one of the important salt producing areas of the Great Qin Empire.

The Sheriff's Mansion is located in the most prosperous center of Wu County, and it has been half a year since Xiao He took office.

He also has a clear understanding of the government affairs of Kuaiji County.

It is precisely because of this that he discovered many problems.

Kuaiji has 28 counties under its jurisdiction, with more than [-] households in large counties and thousands of households in small counties, with a population of nearly one million.

Although the Daqin tax system adopts the five-for-one system, it is not the case in fact.

One-third of the fertile land in Kuaiji County is in the name of the nobles, but these nobles have tried their best to evade taxes, and it can almost be said that they do not pay taxes.

However, the imperial court collects taxes according to the amount of cultivated land. Therefore, in order not to offend the nobles and scholars, the local government has always collected these taxes from the farmers.

With a tax of one out of five, although the people's life is not rich, it is enough to support their families.

However, after the local government shared the tax equally, it undoubtedly made the life of the people worse, and the people's livelihood became more miserable.

If it is a year of good harvest, the disadvantages are not yet obvious, but in a year of natural disasters, they will all be exposed.

The aristocrats control the best resources, but they are still greedy, which will lead to disaster sooner or later.

If these disadvantages cannot be alleviated, it will be a disaster rather than a blessing for the empire.

After sorting out the income of the past six months, Xiao He wrote a letter in the mansion, preparing to present it to His Majesty for His Majesty's holy order.

At this moment, the steward of the mansion came in, bowed his hands to Xiao He and said, "Junshou, there is someone outside the mansion asking to see him, he claims to be an old friend of the sheriff."

"Oh?"

"Did you tell me your name?"

Xiao He was startled, the pen in his hand paused slightly, and he spoke.

"This person calls himself Zhang Liang."

Steward as it is.

"Please."

Xiao He immediately stopped and continued writing, with a look of surprise on his face.

"Here."

The steward took orders immediately and left.

Soon, not long after, a young man in fluttering white clothes walked in, with delicate features and elegant aura exuding from his whole body.

"Ha ha!"

"No wonder the magpies kept calling at the door early this morning."

"So I knew that the ovary was coming!"

Xiao He didn't have the slightest airs, stood up, and greeted him with a smile on his face.

"Zifang came here uninvited, and there is a lot of trouble, so don't blame the county guard."

Zhang Liang was also smiling, and his voice was full of ridicule.

"Zifang is going to make fun of Xiao He, because Zifang's family is talented and learned, if he is willing to condescend to become an official, he will be able to shine."

After Xiao He finished speaking, he felt a little regretful.

The smile on Zhang Liang's face suddenly stiffened, and he smiled unnaturally.

Seeing Zhang Liang smiling but not speaking, Xiao He pulled Zhang Liang enthusiastically and came to the lobby, where they sat cross-legged facing each other.

The two talked about the world, talked about the past and the present, and had a very happy conversation.

After a long time, Xiao He saw that the reminiscence was almost done, and asked tentatively: "I don't know why Zifang suddenly came to Kuaiji?"

"Since you have asked, Zifang will get straight to the point."

"Zifang came here this time because he hopes to conspire with brother for great things."

Zhang Liang put away his smile and said seriously.

As soon as Xiao He heard it, [-]% to [-]% of his drunkenness went away immediately, and he asked, "What's the big deal?"

"The elder brother is from Chu, and the younger brother is also from Han."

"If it weren't for the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty, brothers and sisters would be reduced to the ruins of the country and family."

"Qin Huang won the government, greedy and humble, relying on the strong to bully the weak, recklessly fighting, and poisoning the living."

"From the beginning of Han to the end of Qi, the blood-colored setting sun shrouded the sky of China, the corpses of innocent dead were everywhere, families were destroyed and people died, and those who lost their families didn't know how many people there were."

"Slaughter the clans of the six countries, and serve the subjects of the six countries. Spread corrupt officials to collect the wealth of the world, and punish the murderers to plunder the fields of the world."

"Despite severe punishment at home, vigorously construct construction projects. Use military force abroad and exhaust the power of the people."

"All people of insight in the world are heartbroken. But they are afraid of the whip of the evil Qin, and they dare not speak out when they are angry."

"I have known my brother for many years, and I know that my brother is a man of integrity, and he is a real hero in this world."

"Brother, you are the governor of Kuaiji. If you can raise your arms and shout, punish the injustice and tyranny of Qin, and restore the virtue of the ancestors, heroes in the world will surely gather."

"The revival of the Chu Kingdom, the heroes of Han, Zhao, Wei, Qi, and Yan will raise the banner of righteousness and restore the mountains and rivers of their homeland."

"At that time, although the world is vast, how can there be a land of violence against Qin?"

"The capture of Hangu and the arrival of soldiers in Xianyang is just around the corner."

Zhang Liang eloquently described a picturesque and poetic scene for Xiao He.

Xiao He fell silent, without saying a word, his brows were furrowed.

Zhang Liang knew that he had to strike while the iron was hot, and continued: "If you agree to it, brother, you will be the only one who has achieved the highest merit in the world. With this unrivaled merit, not to mention becoming an emperor, it is as easy as turning the palm of your hand."

"Ovary, it's been so many years, can't you let go?"

"You keep blaming Qin for being immoral, launching wars recklessly, and poisoning the world."

"But what you are doing now, is it not to put the common people in the world in the flames of war again?"

"Although the laws of Qin are strict, they are still fair. Although the officials are harsh, it is not your Majesty's fault."

"The Great Qin ruled the world for only three years. Due to the shortage of talents, His Majesty issued an order to recruit talents to govern the people. Xiao He is also a beneficiary."

"If it weren't for His Majesty's recruitment order, how could He De be an official because of Xiao He's poor family?"

"Those who harm the people are also officials."

"The court officials are not all from Qin, and most of them are scholars from the six kingdoms of Shandong."

"Since the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, it has been the consensus of the world to respect the king and fight against the barbarians. Why does Zifang show prejudice against His Majesty?"

"Although Xiao He is from Chu, he still feels your majesty's benevolence."

"Your Majesty has the kindness to know Xiao He, and thanks to the great grace of heaven, he became the governor of Kuaiji."

"Your Majesty treats him as a national scholar, why should Xiao repay him as a national scholar."

"Different road non-phase plan."

"Remembering the past love, Xiao He didn't call for soldiers, I hope you cherish yourself."

"For letting you go this time, Xiao He has already owed His Majesty's grace."

"You and I are in charge of Bao's acquaintance, and from today onwards, it's still like this."

Xiao He refuted Zhang Liang word by word. After finishing speaking, he picked up the writing brush on the table and broke it off forcefully to show his determination.

"I didn't expect that brother is also a person who is greedy for power. Thank you County Sheriff Xiao for not killing me, and I will leave."

Zhang Liang looked at Xiao He with a face full of disappointment, then flung his sleeves and left angrily.

Xiao He looked at Zhang Liang's leaving back, and said with firm eyes: "When we meet again, it will be our eternal hatred."

Zhang Liang's footsteps paused, his eyes showed a gloomy and cold light, and then he left without looking back.

Chapter 60 Encouragement and power can be used without anger

Xianyang Palace, Imperial Garden

In spring, everything is revived, and a hundred flowers are in full bloom. The colorful flowers are printed in the clear stream water, showing their beauty.

Ying Zheng was lying on a rocking chair specially made by a craftsman, basking in the warm sunset very leisurely.

An exquisite fishing rod was fixed at his feet, and Zhao Zhong was guarded by the old god.

As the government affairs were handed over to Li Si and Feng Quji to deal with each other, Ying Zheng gradually became free.

The two dealt with government affairs, and after making comments, they forwarded it to the eunuch Ling Zhao Zhong, who watched it by himself and then distributed it to various government offices.

This not only greatly reduced his workload, but also firmly grasped the power of the empire.

Compared with being busy in the past, Ying Zheng now lives a very leisurely life.

But Li Si and Feng Quji were not so leisurely. They not only had to be busy with their own business, but also dealt with the government affairs of various places to make comments and submit them to His Majesty.

During this period of time, the two of them have been lighting up the lamp almost day and night, and there are more silver threads on their heads.

14-year-old Han Xin and Hu Hai were sitting in a water pavilion not far away, holding a book and watching it intently.

"My son, meet the emperor."

At this moment, Fusu hurried over and bowed to Ying Zheng who was lying on the rocking chair.