Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

070

A few days later, one morning, in the Qin State Workshop.

When Zhao Weizhen walked into the workshop, he hadn't seen Qin Yang yet, but he saw the ten-year-old Ying Zheng, dressed in black clothes, standing tall and straight in front of several craftsmen, talking seriously to them.

To accurately describe it, the craftsmen kept talking respectfully, while Ying Zheng just listened silently.

Zhao Weizhen stepped forward: "What are we talking about?"

Ying Zheng turned his head, and when he met Zhao Weizhen's gaze, he raised his hand and saluted without any surprise.

"lady."

He said, "I'm listening to the craftsmen explain."

Zhao Weizhen: "Huh?"

"This year's harvest is better than previous years." Yingzheng said: "One is that the weather is smooth and there is a lot of snow in winter, which makes the land fertile in spring. After summer and autumn, there are neither floods nor pests. The second is the use of new farm tools. Farmers have improved efficiency in every link from digging the soil, sowing seeds, to harvesting.”

When several craftsmen heard it, they all showed surprise.

They were afraid that the prince would not understand, and they were even more afraid that they themselves would not understand, so they babbled a lot in a hurry and in a disorganized manner.

Unexpectedly, the prince could not only calm down and listen to the speeches of the common people, but even open his mouth to summarize their own confused words.

Sure enough, the rumors that the prince was a young genius are true!

For the time being, Zhao Weizhen didn't know that she had brought Xiao Yingzheng into an heir to the "people-friendly faction". She just nodded: "Why is the prince suddenly interested in the harvest?"

Ying Zheng: "Because Mrs. Weizhen is right."

Zhao Weizhen was stunned.

"The former Taifu said that the population will increase with the increase of food production." Yingzheng responded seriously: "In recent years, the improvement of farm tools and the manufacture of waterwheels have indeed greatly facilitated the farmers to cultivate the land. Everyone has enough to eat, and the population is indeed large. It is also growing. Furthermore, in the future, these people can become more farmers, more craftsmen, and even more soldiers.”

Ying Zheng thought for a while, and then added: "Xiangguo and General Meng Ao's victory in attacking Han was also due to the abundance of food, grass and weapons in the rear. This is what the Taifu said, the importance of 'productivity'."

Zhao Weizhen... I really have nothing to say.

To be honest, sometimes she feels that it is her teacher's honor to have a student like Xiao Yingzheng.

You are smart, you can understand at one point, and you will never forget what you remember.Even as it is now, without Zhao Weizhen's repeated reminders, even if it is something he does not agree with or understand, Ying Zheng will keep it in mind, and personally find the actual situation to refute or argue.

"The prince has a good memory." Zhao Weizhen praised: "And willing to think, I think if this continues, there is no problem in the world that can stump you!"

When Ying Zheng heard this, he rarely smiled.

The laugh is that he is already ten years old, and Mrs. Weizhen still looks like he can only praise him as the best in the Central Plains whenever he answers the questions correctly.

But it doesn't feel bad, Xiao Yingzheng is sometimes quite fortunate that he grew up with Mrs. Weizhen's approval.

"Madam's words," Ying Zheng said, "I remember them all."

Therefore, Ying Zheng is also willing to come to the workshop or go to the farmland after class, to seize the opportunity and listen to what the leaders of Guizhou have to say.

After listening too much, Ying Zheng gradually had a general idea in his mind.

It's not that Yingzheng didn't think about the unfamiliar words mentioned by Mrs. Weizhen in the past, but he always had a doubt in his heart: Is she right?

At first, the father and king personally presided over the promotion and reform of farm tools.Therefore, in the hearts of the common people, the father is a wise and friendly monarch, unlike Mr. Wei and Mrs. Weizhen, who contribute money and efforts, and are quite prestigious.

Even his crown prince is highly respected among craftsmen.

He couldn't help when he came to the workshop, and even dragged the craftsmen to make trouble, but instead of being afraid, they welcomed them very much.

Now that she has personally proved that her hypothesis has come true, Ying Zheng has truly accepted Zhao Weizhen's statement.

While the two were speaking, someone from outside the workshop approached.

Wei Xing stepped forward: "Madam, many farmers from outside rushed over, saying they wanted to give Madam some presents."

Zhao Weizhen raised his eyebrows.

She turned around: "Don't delay the craftsmen's work, let's go out."

Wei Xing: "Yes."

They left the workshop, and as soon as they crossed the threshold, they saw several farmers in plain clothes approaching.

The first one was a thirteen or fourteen-year-old slim girl. She was dressed in rags, but she had a delicate appearance. She looked soft and docile, with a pair of bright eyes that were pitiful.

"I've seen Taifu."

The girl held a jar of wine in her hand: "The untouchables have learned the recipes made public by the Taifu, and have brewed some fruit wine, which is very popular among neighbors. So the untouchables thought, and gave the Taifu a taste, which is also regarded as gratitude to the Taifu. Have compassion on us."

This kind of thing happens from time to time.

Zhao Weizhen just became a Taifu, but before she became a Taifu, she often walked between workshops and restaurants, and the common people around knew her.

There are often farmers or small merchants who come to give things, but of course Zhao Weizhen does not accept them.

But today, the beautiful girl opened the wine jar on the spot and poured a glass of fruit wine for herself and Zhao Weizhen.

She raised her wine glass and said without thinking, "I respect the Grand Tutor!"

After finishing speaking, the girl drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

You don't have to accept the gift, but it's not good to refuse the toast.

Wei Xing looked at Zhao Weizhen beggingly, and the latter nodded: "Take it here."

The housekeeper stepped forward and took the wine glass from the girl.

It's just that Wei Xing took the wine glass, turned around, and before he showed the intention of handing it over to Zhao Weizhen, his body suddenly froze in place.

Wei Xing put the wine glass up to his nose, suddenly his face changed drastically.

"Take down this woman!" Wei Xing yelled, "Don't let her drop that jar of wine!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he poured out the clear liquid in the cup.Wei Xing scolded angrily: "You dare to poison () the Taifu?!"

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That night, Xianyang Palace.

Prince Qin patted the table and threw the bamboo slips out.

In the huge palace, several servants and eunuchs stood in the corner, all silent like cicadas, not even daring to breathe.

Who doesn't know that the current king of Qin is a man who is soft on the outside and hard on the inside?On weekdays, when he treats people, he has always been temperless, but the more he is like this, the more dignified he appears when he gets angry.

The bamboo slip fell to the ground, but no one dared to pick it up.

"Come on."

Qin Prince Chu took a deep breath: "Invite Xiangguo over here, this matter must be strictly investigated!"

"—It's so late, what's the big deal, you want to invite Xiangguo over overnight?"

A familiar female voice came from outside the palace, King Qin was taken aback, and immediately got up.

"Mother." King Qin said, "Why are you here?"

The Empress Dowager Huayang took her female officials and walked into the side hall of Xianyang Palace in the night.She quickly glanced at the bamboo slips on the ground, then waved her hand.

With the Empress Dowager's instruction, the servants beside King Qin dared to step forward cautiously and picked up the bamboo slips on the ground.

"My son has always been good-tempered." The Empress Dowager Huayang said softly, "Who provoked the king to be so angry?"

"The queen mother will see for herself." Prince Qin Chu replied lightly.

The Empress Dowager Huayang raised her hand, and the attendant lowered her head and put the bamboo slips she had picked up into her hands.

The queen mother quickly browsed through the content, and then chuckled.

"It's just that the famous singer has a dark heart, so let's deal with it." The Empress Dowager Huayang said nonchalantly, "Why should my son be so angry? If he is not satisfied, it's better to leave such a trivial matter to the Queen Mother."

Qin Wang hooked the corner of his mouth: "This singer is the one that Lord Yangquan is going to give to Mr. Buwei."

Empress Dowager Huayang: "So what? Your Majesty will never feel that it was Lord Yangquan who ordered him to harm the Crown Prince and Taifu."

King Qin: "That's what I think."

The Empress Dowager Huayang's expression turned slightly cold.

The two most powerful people in the state of Qin were a few steps apart, facing each other coldly, and they knew each other's thoughts deeply.

It's late at night, if you don't invite Xiangguo, then why did the Queen Mother visit?Naturally, it is for Mr. Yangquan.

On the bamboo slips, the cause and effect are clear.

"Can't your majesty see that this is Lu Buwei's trick?" The Empress Dowager Huayang said with a cold face, "The dignified Xiangguo, in order to drive a wedge between you and my mother and son, actually used his own affairs to design it out of it, and he, Lu Buwei, would not Embarrassed?"

When the Empress Dowager Huayang learned about this, her lungs were about to explode!

She was angry that Mr. Yangquan was looking for trouble when he was idle, and even more angry that Lu Buwei was shameless.

The setup of this game is unimaginable - who would have thought that this cheap businessman would sit in the position of Xiangguo, and he is still a big man, who can follow the rumors of Xiasanlu.

If the singer doesn't accept it, she won't accept it, but this singer gave it away because of Lu Buwei's personal affairs.

If it were someone else, it would be too late for Zang, but he happily took the knife and dealt with Mr. Yangquan.

This matter is that when a scumbag meets someone who is even more sleazy than him, he has no place to justify his losses.So the Empress Dowager Huayang heard the news and rushed to Xianyang Palace immediately.

The fear is that King Qin and Lu Buwei discussed it overnight, and they will go to the court tomorrow to announce a thorough investigation.

How can the Empress Dowager Huayang not know what her own brother looks like?After a real investigation, it's not just as simple as the singer in his house trying to harm the prince and the prince.

"Your Majesty, please think twice." The Empress Dowager Huayang advised.

Qin Prince Chu closed his eyes, how did he stand up, and how did he sit back.

Such a gesture is to talk to the Queen Mother as a monarch, not as a son.

"It doesn't matter whose trick it is." King Qin said solemnly: "Dare to ask my mother, Lord Yangquan's singer wants to poison () the Taifu. If this matter is not dealt with, what will the Qin court say tomorrow?"

"Where is that singer?" The Queen Mother Huayang asked.

"It has been poisoned () and died."

King Qin responded: "However, the wine she brought was found to be poisonous after being checked by the disease doctor. Don't worry, Queen Mother."

The phrase "rest assured" seems to be comforting, but it is actually a mockery.

But after the words fell to the ground, the King of Qin couldn't help sighing again: "Mother, the widow must give an explanation to the Grand Tutor."

The Empress Dowager Huayang frowned and remained silent.

"Mr. Yangquan and Mr. Buwei had some quarrels before," Qin Wang said frankly, "I know about it. But the great quarrel should not affect the Grand Tutor. She is wearing the King Zhao's Commandment Sword on her waist. Something happened. How will the widow face the former king?"

After speaking, he rubbed his forehead with a headache.

"Furthermore, the husband and wife are fine, what is Mr. Yangquan meddling in other people's family affairs?" Qin Wang was very helpless: "Xian Zhao Wang wanted to send Mr. Bu Wei Ji concubines and beauties, but Mr. Bu Wei confiscated them all. Yang Quan Jun thinks he is better than Zhao Wang. Is it okay? Mother, he is too crazy!"

The Empress Dowager Huayang knew that King Qin was right.

Although Mr. Yangquan's purpose is to send concubine Ji to please Lu Buwei, and by the way, separate the couple.

But Lu Buwei rebelled against the general, and the matter has come to this point, it is not an exaggeration to say that Lord Yangquan is looking for trouble.

"Your Majesty Yangquan is certainly at fault." The Empress Dowager Huayang insisted: "Your Majesty should also understand that the motive for his actions is out of fear. Majesty Yangquan is arrogant, but Xiangguo and Tai Tuo are not arrogant? Your Majesty, you should understand, the powerful ministers Covering the sky with one hand is not a good thing!"

King Qin laughed a few times.

In the huge Qin Ting, Qin Wangzichu knew who would support him unconditionally.

"If it wasn't for Mr. Buwei, the queen mother and son are still suffering in Handan." Qin Wang slowed down his tone: "Sir single-handedly supported the widow in power, and he would not do anything to be sorry to the widow. As for the grand master, she has nothing to do. The widow Ask the queen mother again, if Qin Guo has become stronger with the efforts of the two, will the life of the queen mother be more difficult? If not, then the widow will not know what the queen mother means."

The Empress Dowager Huayang shuddered suddenly.

At the end of King Qin's words, the threat was fully revealed.

Just because Zichu has a good temper doesn't mean he's a man of control.He has been dormant for several years, and once he sits on the throne, he is still an unquestionable monarch.

This is what it means not to let Mr. Yangquan go, and to protect Lu Buwei.

The Empress Dowager Huayang was silent for a long time: "I understand."

Now that the matter is over, the Empress Dowager Huayang has nothing to say.

"Mr. Yangquan really deserves to be punished." She said: "Tomorrow I will personally bring him to the king and receive the punishment. But don't investigate if you investigate."

King Qin nodded without showing any emotion.

Strict investigation is just talking about it.In the face of the empress dowager, Mr. Yangquan still can't move.

This matter is not easy to pursue on the bright side. In name, Mr. Yangquan is also involved in the actions of the singer, but in reality...Mr. Buwei doesn't care about reputation, and King Qin has to care for him anyway.

In this way, it can be regarded as taking a step back, and it is enough to beat Yangquan Lord.

"Then listen to your mother."

Prince Chu of Qin's expression softened slightly: "It all depends on Lord Yangquan's attitude."

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At the same time, Prime Minister.

Zhao Weizhen was sitting behind the desk in the main room, looking at the little loli who was kneeling on the ground with a headache, curling her ears.

—Of course she wasn't dead!

The yin-yang flagon is nothing more than a yin-yang jug. There was no such thing in the pre-Qin period. Zhao Weizhen invited pottery craftsmen to make one specially.

There are civilians around the workshop, and those who can speak are Zhao Weizhen's people.

Whether it is life or death, it is not up to her to decide.

only……

"My concubine is willing to be an ox and a horse for Taifu." Juan Er lowered his forehead, choked up and said: "Serve at Taifu's side, begging Taifu to take him in!"

Forget it!

Zhao Weizhen didn't know whether to laugh or cry: This little girl is actually quite smart.

Lu Buwei saved her family, and Zhao Weizhen spared her life.Originally thinking about it, I sent this family to the land of Bashu to be a farmer.From slave to farmer, it can be regarded as a class change, and you can live and work in peace.

Unexpectedly, Juan'er's family left, and she stayed behind.

He was still begging for nothing to "repay his favor" to Zhao Weizhen, and pursued so hard that Wei Xing's head grew three times, so he had to bring the little loli to see Zhao Weizhen.

In fact, Zhao Weizhen quite likes curled ears.

Although this little lolita has a tiger's head and a tiger's head, and is still ignorant, she is really courageous.

Not to mention anything else, if it was her, at the age of 14, Zhao Weizhen was frightened to death when she had to perform a poison () killing scene with high-ranking people in public.

As a result, the ear-rolling performance was pretty good.

No wonder Mr. Yangquan picked her to seduce Lu Buwei.

"I can't keep you."

It's just that I like it and I like it, but the reality doesn't have that condition.Zhao Weizhen said regretfully: "Xianyang can't keep you. You are dead on the front foot, and you are working under the Taifu on the back foot. Isn't this revealing? The Xiangguo gave you the land, so you can live a good life with your family, isn't it good?"

Not to mention anything else, if you really want to stay in the mansion, you will have to remind Lu Buwei day and night: You have been programmed as a lolicon!

What a shame!

"Xiangguo and Taifu's great kindness, I will always remember it in my heart."

Juan Er insisted: "The concubine just wants to repay her kindness, what else can she do for Taifu?"

Zhao Weizhen had a half smile but not a smile: "Just to repay the favor?"

Juan Er: "..."

Hearing these words, Juan Er, who was prostrate on the ground, suddenly stood up.

The 14-year-old girl was born weak, but her bright eyes were extraordinarily bright under the light of the candlelight.

Where is the shadow of the lovely and pitiful before?

"It's not just for gratitude."

Juan Er made up his mind and went all out and said, "Juan Er knows that if you don't seize this opportunity, you will only be a peasant girl from now on."

"—a good chance to seize."

Before Zhao Weizhen opened his mouth, Lu Buwei walked in and praised with a smile.

He looked at Zhao Weizhen: "Weizhen, you lack someone of your own, except at home, except in Xianyang, there is always a place where she can be used."