my grandfather was qin shi huang

peace brings money.

Compared with the bear who has a straight face every day and looks like a smile every day, he is obviously more suitable for this job.

"After you go back, make preparations. If there are no special circumstances, you can leave in the next few days..."

Having said this, Zhao Ying paused.

"I will go to His Majesty to get you some help. You must pay careful attention to this matter..."

Looking at Zhao Ying who turned to leave, his eyes narrowed slightly in shock, but he seemed more friendly and approachable.

……

When he went to the palace today, Zhao Ying specially asked someone to bring a cage of tofu.

As a result, the First Emperor’s lunch included braised tofu.

"What is this today——"

The First Emperor looked at the ruddy-colored braised tofu on the table, which he felt was extremely delicate and delicious. While asking, he couldn't wait to raise his chopsticks.

"Braised tofu - you try it and see if you like it. If you don't like it, I'll come back and give you a new one - hey, it's hot, please slow down..."

However, it was still too late.

The First Emperor grinned because the tofu was boiled, but the tender, lubricating, and uniquely fragrant texture made him forget to spit it out. The piece of tofu rolled around in his mouth a few times before he ate it while breathing. Go down.

Zhao Ying couldn't help laughing.

"Father, please wait a moment..."

The First Emperor glared at him angrily.

"You're a stinky boy, you really want to see my father's jokes, don't you..."

Zhao Ying handed him a steaming flower roll with a smile and looked at the First Emperor with an acknowledgment of credit.

"Father, how are you? Is the braised tofu I made delicious..."

The First Emperor glanced at him and ignored the dog whose tail was almost raised. Instead, he picked up a piece of tofu and looked at it thoughtfully. It was red on the outside and white on the inside, tender and delicious, and had the fragrance of soybeans.

"Tofu, tofu - you make it with rice grains?"

As the First Emperor spoke, he raised a piece of braised tofu and tasted it carefully.

It’s really delicious!

"My great father is wise——"

Zhao Ying buried his head and gnawed hard on the venison without forgetting his grunts. He flattered the First Emperor with an exaggerated expression, and the First Emperor looked at him with disgust.

This piece of shit could be more perfunctory...

You call this stuff braised tofu, but you just have to tell me directly that it is made with bean sprouts. If I can't guess it, I will become an idiot.

During the Qin and Han Dynasties, Shu was already called soybean.

Moreover, this vivid name quickly replaced Shu's real name and was widely used.

"How much rice is needed for a plate of tofu like this..."

The First Emperor asked casually as if chatting about family matters while eating, and Zhao Ying also answered casually, just like his family members chatting casually at the dinner table.

"It won't take much -"

Zhao Ying gestured casually.

"It's probably just a small handful. I heard from my servants that one pound of bean sprouts can produce four or five pounds of tofu..."

When the First Emperor heard this, his eyes lit up.

Today's way of eating bean grains is still in a relatively rough stage. It is usually steamed directly to make "bean rice". After it is taken out of the pot, it is sprinkled with a small amount of salt and eaten directly.

To be honest, it tastes pretty good.

If you are willing to add some soy sauce and sesame oil, stir evenly, and you can drink it directly. But if you eat like this every day, you will feel a little uncomfortable. Bloated stomach and indigestion are common things.

What's more, there was no sesame oil, and ordinary people were reluctant to use soy sauce.

Liu An, the king of Huainan, made this tofu, which directly subverted the traditional way of eating tofu. It quickly became popular all over the country, and various colorful ways of eating with local characteristics emerged.

For example, the famous stinky tofu...

It can be regarded as taking the word "characteristic" to the extreme.

Of course, what the First Emperor paid attention to was not these, but the fact that such fine and delicious tofu used so few ingredients. After making it, not only did it not decrease, but it increased!

If it were promoted, I wonder how much food would be saved for Daqin every year?

"good……"

The First Emperor nodded with great satisfaction.

"You have merit today..."

The First Emperor originally wanted to praise him a few more times, but when he saw his eldest grandson's virtuous character that almost made him proud on his brow, he suddenly felt disgusted.

Isn't it just delicious? Do you like to make random things?

What's there to be proud of!

After the meal, the First Emperor lay on the rocking chair with a comfortable look on his face, rocking and basking in the sun. Zhao Ying rubbed the Emperor's temples very consciously.

"Father, I'm a little short of people now. You might as well allocate some people from the Black Ice Platform to me..."

The First Emperor couldn't help but be startled when he heard this, and glanced sideways at him with squinted eyes.

"What else are you trying to do?"

Zhao Ying said cheerfully.

"I have just set up a caravan to go to Lingnan to purchase spices. I am going to set up a trading house in Wujun to be responsible for transit and storage. I am asking you to lend me some manpower - give me whatever you want, the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled. I don't mind it. …”

The First Emperor didn't believe even a single punctuation mark of what this piece of shit was talking about.

He glanced at Zhao Ying with a joking expression.

"That's it?"

"That's it!"

Zhao Ying moved his hands to the top of his head and nodded seriously.

"Don't worry, eldest father, I definitely don't want to investigate the strange situation in Wu County..."

First Emperor:……

She glanced at him angrily.

"Have you noticed the problem too?"

Zhao Ying nodded happily.

"Your memorials are all there. If I can't find the problem, will I still be worthy of being a great grandson who is wise, discerning, and an emperor through the ages..."

The First Emperor was amused by the shamelessness of this bitch.

He didn't tell him that he had sent extra manpower in the dark to keep an eye on the situation in Wuzhong County, but nodded casually.

"Okay, I'm still a little clever - I'll go find Mr. Hei later to ask for someone..."

"okay--"

As soon as the First Emperor finished speaking, Zhao Ying simply retracted his hands and ran away.

The First Emperor was so angry that he cursed angrily from behind.

"You bitch, if you have the guts, don't come back to me next time..."

Before he could finish his scolding, he couldn't help but smile, lying on the rocking chair and basking in the sun leisurely. Of course he knew that his eldest grandson was deliberately making himself happy again.

But he just loved it.

Only in front of this grandson did he truly feel that he was a living flesh-and-blood person, an old man who was cared for and cared for by his grandson, instead of the lofty First Emperor who was feared by everyone.

"Perhaps I am really old..."

The First Emperor couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

"Your Majesty, you are not old, but the young master is really innocent at heart..."

Holding a volume of memorials, Feng Quji, the right minister who happened to come to tell the First Emperor about the case in Shangjun, heard the First Emperor's words and replied with a smile without losing the opportunity.

The First Emperor stood up, glanced at him sideways, nodded with a smile, and changed the topic without comment.

"How is the situation? News has been sent back from Shangjun..."

"Back to Your Majesty, after receiving His Majesty's order, Shangjun Governor Yan and General Wang Ben directly blocked the pass and quickly controlled all the magicians and Mohist disciples near Shangjun. There were a total of 180 magicians and [-] Mohist disciples. The person - is currently on his way to Xianyang, and is expected to arrive tomorrow morning..."

The First Emperor nodded slightly.

"How are you preparing to expose the tricks of those traitors..."

"The Shaofu has prepared hundreds of kilograms of green vitriol oil overnight and is sending it to various places via Chidao. Here in Xianyang, preparations have been made and it will be publicly displayed tomorrow..."

Hearing this, the First Emperor couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.

From now on, no one in the world can use this ghostly trick to stir up trouble, and the matter of the East County meteorite can finally be explained perfectly.

……

After Hei heard Zhao Ying's intention, he quickly assigned 26 elite subordinates to him. Most of these people had similar experiences and looked almost different from ordinary shopkeepers, accountants, and errand boys. any difference.

Some people, even ordinary people, walk in vain and have never practiced martial arts at first sight.

"I dare not say anything else, but they are definitely good at doing business..."

Hei introduced Zhao Ying cheerfully, and Zhao Ying couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Although Wu County is dangerous, they are not allowed to go to Wu County to fight, but to do business. They are really doing business. They just take the opportunity to pry into the situation there and see the historical reputation. The illustrious Overlord of Western Chu, what kind of situation is he in now? Let’s see if we can make some preparations in advance.

This year is the 36th year of the First Emperor, and it has actually been less than two years since Xiang Yu launched his army.

If possible, he would be willing to nip this person in the bud.

Although Xiang Yu is an epic iron-blooded hero, he has his own Great Qin and does not need such a hero. If he does, then send him to see the Lord of Hell in advance.

After returning from the palace, Zhao Ying immediately surprised him.

After seeing these people in shock, he suddenly felt much calmer. With these elites from Heibingtai, he was confident that he could clearly investigate the underwear of the young man with big eyes and the strength to carry a cauldron. Chu.

……

Finally settled a matter on my mind.

However, Zhao Ying also received news that hundreds of Shangjun warlocks and Mohist disciples would be escorted to Xianyang tomorrow. Considering that the holiday at the recruit camp was going to end tomorrow and more than 3000 recruits were about to return to camp, he personally went to Wang Jian's house and found Wang Li, who was enjoying his vacation time.

"In short, strictly examine the study status of the art of war and select the thirty best ones for me. As a centurion - if you have any doubts, please go to my man Chen Ping to discuss..."

"Also, starting from tomorrow, before going to bed every night, take half an hour to study -"

With that said, Zhao Ying took out a copy of "Forging the Soul of the Army" that he asked the steward to copy, and solemnly handed it to Wang Li.

"You must treat this matter with caution, and you must not take it lightly..."

PS: I drove back to my hometown today to celebrate the New Year. I wasted a little time on the way. I only have [-] words, so there will be another chapter updated during the day tomorrow.