Daqin: When I return from sea, I will offer you a map of the world

Chapter 373 The first meeting with Fusu

Zou Feng glanced at Zhao Si strangely.

This kid Zhao Si is really a freak.

If you want to say that Shang Yang's reforms resulted in a black ice platform, it is normal, because Shang Yang's eyes are no longer just high-ranking officials and generous salaries.

In other words, it is not surprising that an unknown person created a black ice platform in order to please the First Emperor. Catering to the emperor's wishes can go one step further.

But Zhao Si is different. This kid is weird everywhere.

You might say that he wanted to make a name for himself in the history of reform, but he refused in every possible way and gave up the reputation of Nuo Da to others.

You can say that he wanted to be a high-ranking official and get a good salary, but this kid didn't need it at all. He was now the closest minister of the First Emperor, and no one could underestimate him.

It's not necessary, it's completely unnecessary, but it's him, the most unnecessary guy, who created the Black Ice Platform.

However, Zou Feng didn't say much about this, and when Zhao Si changed the subject, he didn't elaborate further.

"The eldest son is kind and gentle. All you need to do is greet him politely. You don't need to be too close, and don't deliberately distance yourself." Zou Feng said.

Zhao Si nodded, and everything will follow the procedure.

Because of the Hu Hai incident, Zhao Si had always stayed away from the group of princes.

The Qin Dynasty has not yet established a crown prince, and no one can guess the thoughts of the First Emperor. Zhao Si's status does not need to be involved in the matter of establishing a crown prince. Everything depends on the First Emperor's wishes.

With the Grain Garden as the foundation, no matter which prince succeeds to the throne, he must give Zhao Si three points of thin noodles. A good harvest is Zhao Si's talisman.

To put it bluntly, if Zhao Si was really unhappy with the prince, the First Emperor would really have to consider Zhao Si's opinion.

"Besides, the First Emperor is only in his early fifties, and with the blessing of the uncut jade halo, as long as the First Emperor wants to sit in this position, Fusu will have no hope of ascending the throne within 30 years. There is no need to rush to participate in the matter of establishing the crown prince, even if he wants to participate , we have to focus on the next generation~" Zhao Si muttered in his heart and made up his mind.

Zou Feng had just arrived in Xianyang, and Zhao Si immediately visited him. On the one hand, he wanted to consult Zou Feng's opinion, and on the other hand, he also wanted to show respect.

In Da Qin, there were not many people who could be treated as elders by Zhao Si, and Zou Feng was one of them.

Except for the crew members who returned from the sea together, Zou Feng was considered to be the closest person to Zhao Si.

After greeting Zou Feng, Zou Feng also took the initiative to recognize Zhao Si. The whole family had a meal together. It was not until night fell and the curfew was approaching that Zhao Si returned home.

The next day, at dawn, Zhao Si got up under the care of Yu Ji and a group of maids.

The weather was getting colder and colder now. Seeing that the severe cold was coming, Zhao Si rubbed his cold face and let out a breath of white air.

"Get your official uniform..."

"Is there a court meeting?" Yu Ji nodded and asked the maid to ask.

"It's not a court meeting. The eldest son returns to the country today. His Majesty ordered me to welcome him. By the way, the Yu family has already left. Is there any letter? Where have you been?" Zhao Si waved his hand.

"We will arrive in Xianyang in about ten days." Yu Ji was obviously very excited when she mentioned the upcoming family members.

Just as he was talking, Amber, who was sitting next to him, stretched out and walked over on cat steps. He glanced at Yu Ji, then quietly squeezed past Yu Ji and leaned against Zhao Si's legs, wagging his tail.

"Ten days...that'll be soon." Zhao Si nodded and gave Amber a kick.

Zhao Si thought Amber's behavior was strange before, but over time, he finally figured out that Amber, the big cat, was actually jealous.

Are you jealous of Yu Ji?
This guy is becoming more and more humane, but no matter what, he is still a tiger and not a human being.

However, Amber is very measured, and can only be regarded as a scheming tiger at best, which is quite interesting on weekdays. Anyway, this guy is rough-skinned and thick-bodied, and he is not afraid of being kicked.

"When I left Kuaiji, I was worried that I would never get home. Now my father is coming, and it will be a lot more lively when my family comes." Yu Ji said with a smile on her face.

"Yes, it won't take long for Xianyang to become lively!" Zhao Si nodded.

Not only the Yu family, but also nobles from all over the world will move to Xianyang one after another.

They will bring huge wealth to Xianyang. In order to take root in Xianyang, they will spend crazy money. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty implemented the order to move to Maoling, there was a Maoling wealthy family in the pass, which is the collective name for the wealthy people who moved here and spent money wildly.

But having said that, the relocation of the Yu family was something that was hinted at.

But it should be said or not, no matter how cooperative the Yu family is, they still need to sell their property after being informed of the order to move the royal mausoleum and the urgent relocation.

The Yu family is a prominent family in Wuzhong. How can so many people afford the Yu family's property?

The land can only be sold to the government at a low price, and the property must also be sold at a discount. The wealth must shrink by at least one-third, which is definitely a strain on the big family.

But neither Yu Ji nor the Yu family mentioned this matter to Zhao Si and never complained.

Even the Yu family didn't write a letter to Zhao Si. They just wrote some family letters to Yu Ji when they left to move. Zhao Si read it and found that some parents were short-lived and described the longing between family members.

"What do you want to eat, husband?" Yu Ji asked after finishing Zhao Si's clothes.

"I'm not going to eat. I'm in a hurry to meet the eldest son. I have to go in advance." Zhao Si waved his hand and set off directly.

Not only did he have to go in advance, he also had to drive out of the city to greet him.

After all, this is the eldest son, so etiquette must not be lost. He is greeted by the First Emperor.

Zhao Si waved his hand and left. Amber glanced at Yu Ji and followed Zhao Si's footsteps, feeling quite proud of her cat steps.

"You're at home too! I can't bear the responsibility for surprising the eldest son!" Zhao Si kicked off Hu Hui who had climbed onto the car. Yu Ji, who was sending Zhao Si out, burst out laughing when she saw this.

Amber was shameless. After being kicked out of the car, she wagged her tail and walked around Yu Ji on cat steps like a tiger who was fine. She yawned and went back to catch up on her sleep.

Tigers are nocturnal animals. They don't want to follow Zhao Si out. Amber is usually fast asleep at this moment.

After a moment of tenderness, Zhao Si drove out.

The powerful horse galloped on the wide street, and the cold wind poured into Zhao Si's neck along the collar.

"The weather is weird..." Zhao Si scratched his head.

It's been a few years... winter is still so cold.

Logically speaking, winter in this era cannot be as cold as spring, either. This is Guanzhong, not Northeast China.

Fortunately, it is a bit colder, but it has not reached the point of a natural disaster and will not affect the growth of the grain.

Thanks to Zhao Si's increasingly excellent driving skills, it didn't take long to reach the official road outside Xianyang City.

Ten miles out of the city, Zhao Si was just about to stop and wait.

It's still early in the morning, Fusu will definitely not be able to come, and Zhao Si will have to wait here for most of the day.

After parking the car, the accompanying family ministers crawled beside the frame of the car, exposing their backs and using themselves as steps to let Zhao Si get off the car.

Zhao Si said it many times, but it didn't work, so he just followed the Romans.

After straightening his clothes, Zhao Si stood beside the carriage, quietly waiting for the arrival of the eldest son Fusu under the cold wind.

Zhao Si was already prepared to wait for a long time, but what Zhao Si didn't expect was... He had just been waiting here for about two-quarters of an hour when he saw a man and a horse coming from the official road riding the cold wind.

"But Zhao Qing?"

Zhao Sizheng was wondering that there was a man riding alone on the official road in this cold weather, and he was already approaching.

"But Zhao Qing?" Fusu, who was already in his 30s and middle-aged, asked with a smile on his face as he looked at Zhao Si, who was standing beside the four-carriage waiting in front of him.

"Eldest son?" Zhao Si asked tentatively.

Zhao Si and Fusu have never met.

But to be honest, Fusu is not difficult to identify. Zhao Si and the First Emperor have been together for a long time, and Fusu is the son of the First Emperor.

The father and son still have many similarities in appearance.

However, compared to the rather majestic and majestic First Emperor, who was over two meters tall, Fusu was only over 1.8 meters tall, and his face was a bit more gentle.

When Zhao Si was sizing up Fusu, Fusu was also sizing up Zhao Si.

To be honest, Zhao Si's appearance is very good. He has a standard human appearance. He is more than 1.9 meters tall, has a slender body but does not look thin, and has standard ape arms, wasp waist, and mantis legs.

As for his face... Fusu frowned, seeming to have remembered something.

"Why did the eldest son come so early?" Zhao Si asked slightly surprised.

Not only did he come early, but he actually came alone!
"I've heard of you a long time ago." Fusu stopped thinking and said with a smile.

"Living up to the king's orders, he returned from the sea, killed Xu Fu in Fusang, brought back three kinds of fairy grains, cultivated high-yielding grains, benefited the world, and persuaded his father to reduce corvee and tax!
Although I am in Longxi, I have heard of your deeds. In the past, my father was deceived by the alchemists and pursued the illusory eternal life. I also wrote to my father many times, but to no avail. I also asked my father many times about reducing corvee and tax. The emperor mentioned it in the letter, but was often reprimanded, but I never thought that you would accomplish all these things. After I entered Guanzhong, my father sent someone to summon people who entered Xianyang to be welcomed by you. For a wise man like you, what can I do? Can I bear to keep you waiting here? "Fusu had a spring-breathing smile on his face.

"The eldest son has been up all night?" Zhao Si was stunned for a moment and said.

"Things that don't hinder..."

Fusu spoke very generously and told Zhao Si clearly that he was traveling all night and did not bring any servants with him, which meant that Fusu set out alone when it was time to rest and did not let the servants follow him on his way because of his own reasons. .

Zhao Si is a modern person and has read many similar stories.

Boss Cao had to wear his shoes inside out so many times when he undressed, pushed food around, and it was nothing more than a way to win people's hearts to show his respect.

But again, at least they really did it and showed their seriousness with an attitude.

This kind of routine has been common since ancient times. It is one thing to say it, but if you really encounter it, you will still have a good impression.

Fusu wasn't just putting on a show, he really valued Zhao Si.

I really want to meet Zhao Si, this rather special minister, as soon as possible.

That was the person who persuaded my father to lower corvees and taxes!

The only person in the world who could persuade his father to move, this alone was worth helping Su rush to meet him overnight.

"I'm ashamed, how could I be so worthy of being so valued by the young master!" Zhao Si said politely and then bowed.

"Master, please get in the car!"

"Please Zhao Qing ride with me!" Fusu returned the gesture and held Zhao Si's arm.

Fusu couldn't wait to talk to Zhao Si.

Zhao Si pondered for a moment and nodded, then entered the carriage with Fu Su. Li Chen got into the driver's seat and said in a deep voice: "Master, are you sitting still?"

"lets go!"

Accompanying Li Chen drove off.

Once inside, Fusu had time to carefully look at the "virtuous minister" in front of him who could persuade his old father!

Zhao Si is indeed a wise minister, at least he has a good reputation during this period when the order to move the royal tomb has not been revealed to be Zhao Si's bad idea.

Although it was Zhao Si who was the first to propose that the rich had no land and the poor had no place to stand, this was the current social situation and could not be refuted. In the eyes of the courtiers, the order to move the royal mausoleum was made by Li Si and Zhao Si was just a The fuse was used by Li Si, a cunning old man.

The first impression is youth!

Zhao Si is only in his early twenties now. Compared with Fusu, who is already in his 30s and about to run away from home, he is absolutely young.

Even for Fusu, the eldest child in his family is just as different from Zhao Si.

It is hard to imagine that such a young boy could be honored as a minister.

And he also has the ability to change the national policy of Da Qin!

The second impression is familiarity, yes, familiarity.

Fu Su measured Zhao Si's face. This feeling of familiarity came inexplicably. He looked through his memories, but there was no corresponding face.

"Eldest Young Master, this is..." Zhao Si was a little strange. Fu Su got in the car and stared at him for a while. What was he doing?
Even if there is the closeness effect of the raw jade halo, it will not be like this...

Moreover, Zhao Si did not activate the Uncut Jade Halo.

After the raw jade halo could be sent and received freely, Zhao Si rarely took the initiative to open the raw jade halo.

"I'm rude..." Fusu shook his head and laughed, with a hint of apology on his face.

"It's just now that I always felt a little familiar, but I couldn't recall it for a while." Fusu said.

"Familiar?" Zhao Si was stunned for a moment.

"I haven't seen the eldest son since I returned from the sea." Zhao Si felt strange and said.

"Yes, there is a big age difference between you and me. I'm afraid my child is not much younger than you. Maybe I know who the elder in your family is." Fusu said with a smile.

"family?"

Zhao Si was silent for a moment and had some bad premonitions in his heart.

What is this in a novel?
This is called plot unfolding!There won't be any other drama besides recognizing relatives, right?

Zhao Si knew that his eldest father and younger brother had no blood relationship with him, and he was picked up.

The First Emperor had already told the truth about these things.

"Well... to be honest, there is only one eldest father and one brother in the family, but I am not a biological child, but adopted, so I don't know about the elders in the family." Zhao Si shook his head.

"This..." Fusu was silent for a rare moment.

"It was me who took the liberty."

Fusu had an apology on his face. It was really not good to touch other people's family background.

(End of this chapter)