Clone of the heavens: I activated spiritual energy recovery

In the end, Zhang Shi found a lame reason that he didn't even believe.

"Back to Your Majesty, the untouchables came from Wayue, a small tribe that was exterminated. My parents were unwilling to surrender at that time, so they took the untouchables to live in the mountains. Until the untouchables heard about the greatness of the Qin Dynasty, the untouchables were yearned for it, and they came to Xianyang City. Seeking an official position, wanting to display one’s ambitions.”

"As for the untouchables, they lived in the mountains in their early years and don't know much about the land of Baiyue. They only know a few big tribes. In addition, the untouchables only know about farming, so please forgive me."

Zhang Shi was a little worried. To be honest, if he didn't answer well this time, he would have to leave Wangyi Palace. After all, as an emperor, Ying Zheng could not allow anyone to deceive him.

[Hey, I don’t even believe this nonsense. I hope Brother Zheng will not be angry because I have some abilities, otherwise I will have to rush out of Wangyi Palace and hide first, waiting for the world to be in chaos in a few years. time, direct rebellion]

[Although I don’t want Brother Zheng to die of illness like that, if I don’t get Brother Zheng’s attention, I won’t be able to display my abilities in Xianyang City. It’s better for me to rebel and end Qin’s rule by then.]

However, Ying Zheng did not continue to ask further. He seemed to believe what he said, or he was half-convinced and needed to be verified.

Zhang Shi was a little surprised at this moment. He knew that Ying Zheng would not believe his lies, but he did not show it at this moment. Instead, he praised him for his great talent.

The issue of identity can be big or small. As long as you are truly talented, Ying Zheng will not be stingy about appreciating it.

"Zhang Si, what are you guilty of? You brought the information that there is three-crop rice in the land of Baiyue. You can also farm and can increase food production. Such talents are exactly what our Great Qin needs."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gift!"

"Fusu, treat Zhang Shi well. You will bring Zhang Shi to the court meeting tomorrow. I will reward Zhang Shi when the time comes. Zhang Shi has made great contributions this time, and I will not treat him badly."

Ying Zheng remained silent, and after giving Fusu a few words, he led the people back to Xianyang Palace.

After leaving Wangyi Palace, Ying Zheng sat on the carriage, feeling very uneasy inside.

What happened today made him see more possibilities, and he felt heavy.

Zhang Shi's inner voice predicted that he would die of illness a year later, and Fusu would be killed by him before then. Once he and Fusu died, the Qin Dynasty would seem to fall into chaos, with rebels everywhere.

And through Zhang Shi’s voice, Ying Zheng knew that Zhang Shi came from China after 2000, and he believed it.

After all, no one would lie in their hearts. He could hear Zhang Shi's voice. It was not impossible that Zhang Shi came from later generations. It was just a pity that the outstanding person who could make the world full of food could not be found.

"Send someone to the Baiyue Land to check whether there are two or three crops of rice a year. If so, send us an urgent reply and ask the Lingnan Army to prepare for land reclamation."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Before returning to Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng asked the Black Dragon Guards who were directly under him to investigate the rice situation in the Baiyue Land. At the same time, he kept thinking about how to arrange Zhang Shi and listen to his heart to change the future of himself and Da Qin.

In Wangyi Palace.

Fusu was very happy and immediately arranged a banquet to entertain Zhang Shi.

Zhang Shi is also happy with this. At least for now, he has a relationship with both Ying Zheng and Fu Su. As long as he makes achievements, Ying Zheng will not delve too deeply into his origins for the sake of his talent. At most, he will be on guard against him. .

At present, Ying Zheng will not patrol eastward, at least for another month or two, and within these two months, Fusu will be in trouble, so he must make good preparations to save Fusu.

The next morning.

Zhang Shi put on the clothes Fusu prepared for him and followed Fusu into Xianyang Palace.

The Qin Dynasty had a court meeting every seven days, and today happened to be the day of the court meeting. At that time, all civil and military officials, including officials qualified to go to court, would participate in the court meeting.

Zhang Shi did not have the opportunity to go to court, so Fusu arranged for him to be at the entrance of the palace, waiting for Ying Zheng to let him see him.

Standing at the door of the court, Zhang Shi watched the civil and military officials walking into the palace one after another. No one paid attention to him as a young man, they just regarded him as a new palace guard.

Half an hour later, Zhang Shi finally heard the voice announcing his appearance in the palace.

Zhang Shi tidied up his clothes, walked into the palace calmly, and paid homage to Ying Zheng using the Qin ritual he had temporarily learned from the palace servants last night, so that no one would find fault with the etiquette.

From today on, he will have to make a living in the Qin court. The officialdom is insidious, and he will make any mistakes if he can, so as not to give other officials a reason to attack him.

"Caomin Zhang Shi has met His Majesty the Emperor. Long live His Majesty."

"Retire without courtesy."

The Qin Dynasty court is not like the Qing Dynasty court. All civil and military officials sit in court. Except for the middle aisle, there are seats and desks on both sides. Each minister sits behind the desk. When you look up, you can see the sitting Ying Zheng on the Dragon Throne.

If a minister has something to report, he only needs to stand up and salute, and then he can talk and discuss the matter. There is no need to kneel down, which was only developed in the Qing Dynasty.

[I don’t know what kind of official position Brother Zheng will give me, but I’m new here, I have a low status, and I haven’t made any achievements yet. I think I might be asked to follow Fusu, and I’ll be rewarded after I make some achievements]

Naturally, Ying Zheng heard clearly what Zhang Shi was thinking. Ying Zheng asked Zhang Shi to come today just to show him his face in front of all the officials. Since he had not made any achievements, it was hard to reward him, so he could only arrange for Zhang Shi to come. Work around Fusu.

"Zhang Shi, let me ask you, is it true that there are three crops of rice a year in the land of Baiyue?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the common people dare not deceive Your Majesty. The land of Baiyue, Nanjun and Xiangjun, has a unique environment. For example, if you grow rice, you can achieve two and three crops a year."

"My dear friends, please listen to what I am saying. I want to conquer the land of Baiyue in the south for this rice. Do you have any objections?"

After Ying Zheng asked Zhang Shi, he continued to ask questions to the officials.

Apparently before Zhang Shi entered the palace, Ying Zheng had discussed the matter and had the idea of ​​​​conquering the land of Baiyue in the south. However, the officials stopped him with various reasonable reasons.

【Um? Conquering Baiyue in the south? 】

[Brother Zheng’s brain is burning. Although Baiyue Land can indeed produce rice, Baiyue Land is not easy to fight. The mountains are just Yue people’s fortresses. The Qin army can fight in plain sieges, but it is completely impossible to attack mountainous mountain fortresses. no】

[Besides, there are still various major projects being carried out in Da Qin. The people have no food, and the court has no food. If there is another war, the officials will naturally not allow it. These people have food, but they will never use it for the court. Brother Zheng You don’t have to think about it]

[However, Baiyue Land can also be conquered, but not now, at least until I increase food production and mass-produce iron tools]

Zhang Shi thought more, after all, the current Great Qin could not withstand the torment and had to develop a wave before it could start a war.

Ying Zheng listened to Zhang Shi's voice, how could he not know the current situation in Da Qin? He was just paving the way for Zhang Shi to enter the court, and by the way, he showed Zhang Shi's talent so that Zhang Shi could make some achievements.

"Your Majesty, I am beginning to report. I hope that your Majesty will not listen to this son's words. If there is such food in Baiyue, why is it not famous? I hope your majesty will investigate clearly. I suspect that this son has bad intentions and wants to consume our great Qin Dynasty. Come with the background!”

No, as soon as Ying Zheng finished asking, a minister stood up and pointed the question directly at Zhang Shi.

As Zhang Shi entered the hall and Ying Zheng asked questions, the officials finally came to their senses.

It must have been because Ying Zheng listened to Zhang Shi's words that he brought up the old matter again and brought up the issue of the southern expedition to the Baiyue Land.

The last time Great Qin conquered Baiyue in the south, he suffered heavy losses. Baiyue was not easy to conquer. If war breaks out again, the court's food supply will not be able to sustain it. Whether it can conquer Baiyue is also a problem.

Moreover, conquering Baiyue Land is a waste of people and money.

Instead of using this money and food to conquer the land of Baiyue, it is better to reward hundreds of officials and dignitaries. After all, the court's money and food are less, and the benefits they and the powerful will naturally receive are less.

Regardless of the angle, hundreds of officials must prevent Ying Zheng from conquering the land of Baiyue in the south.

Zhang Shi looked at the minister who directed the question at him, and then at Ying Zheng, who was sitting on the throne with no expression on his face and an unwavering look in his eyes. He somewhat understood what he should do.

[Thank you, Brother Zheng, I will have to perform well later]

Ying Zheng has set up a platform for him. He has to perform well and show off his talents. The stronger his talents are, the better Ying Zheng can give him rewards and official power.

With official position and power, he can better display his talents.

"Your Majesty, the common people have been wronged, and there is absolutely no such intention in their hearts."

"Zhang Shi, you told me that the land of Baiyue has rice that can be harvested three times a year. If I don't conquer the land of Baiyue, how can this rice get into the hands of Qin? Or do you mean that you are harboring evil intentions as Prime Minister Feng said? You deceived me."

Zhang Shi listened to Ying Zheng's majestic voice without any fear. Ying Zheng had already given him words.

As long as he can bring the court a way to obtain rice and increase the food supply of Daqin without attacking Baiyue, he is not guilty. He can also make Ying Zheng agree not to attack Baiyue and satisfy the suggestions of the officials.

The purpose of attacking Baiyue is for food. If you can get food without attacking Baiyue, whether it is Ying Zheng or Baiguan, they will naturally choose the method of obtaining food without fighting.

If there is no war, the food supply can be increased a lot, the court will naturally be richer, and the officials and dignitaries who rely on the court will naturally get a lot of benefits.

When the interests of the imperial court and the officials and dignitaries are unified, the officials are naturally willing to contribute, even to the point of great strength. As a person who brings benefits, Zhang Shi will naturally not be excluded.

In this way, when Ying Zheng rewards Zhang Shi again, the officials will not use Zhang Shi's identity to make excuses.

At present, most of the officials in the Great Qin Dynasty are from the dignitaries of the Old Qin Dynasty, and only a small number of officials are from other places.

Therefore, for Zhang Shi, he is an outsider and a lowly pariah. If he wants to integrate into this group, he can only use big interests to leverage the group's door and gain the appreciation of the largest person in the group.