System: I let you have children, not fight for hegemony

Chapter 294 Three Years of Drought

Many fish received the battle report in Handan City and fell into deep thought.

Wang Jian picked up the information that fell on the ground and was immediately attracted by something: "Huh?! Empress Dowager Zhao recommended herself to the pillow?!"

Wang Jian licked the heel of his teeth with the tip of his tongue. This was really a bit scary. It was too degrading in public!

Many fish came back to their senses and said indifferently: "Maybe she thought that the king liked this bite."

Wang Jian was speechless. Your Majesty turned a blind eye to the Empress Dowager Qin's affairs. That was just for the sake of appeasement. It did not mean that your Majesty had serious tastes!

"It seems that the two countries of Yan and Zhao have many kings." Wang Jian felt sympathetic. Seeing the direction of public opinion, even the Queen Mother Zhao believed it.

Heidou glanced at the information and then frowned: "Is Zhao Gao acting under the king's order?"

According to the intelligence, Zhao Gao led his men to massacre in Handan City and then rushed to the Queen Mother's hometown.

Everyone knows that Qin Wangzheng did not have a happy life in Handan, and he had a temperament that he would rather kill by mistake than let go. If Zhao Gao acted on his own initiative, then the world would also put this hat on the head of Qin Wangzheng.

Many fish looked at the information carefully and became increasingly unhappy with Zhao Gao: "It was not the king's order."

At most, A Zheng ordered the killing of Guo Kai's group, but this time, Zhao Gao also killed hundreds of chambermaids, Hu Nu, royal ministers attending the banquet, and went to the hometown of the Queen Mother Zhao...

"Will the king execute Zhao Gao for this?" Wang Jian asked, if Zhao Gao disobeys orders and kills indiscriminately, but still remains unscathed...

Many Fish collected the information, opened the map again, put Zhao State into the scope of Qin State, and said slowly: "No. Your Majesty has made a mistake by avoiding the law and secretly killing Guo Kai. Therefore, Zhao was executed at will. If it is high, it means adding more mistakes to mistakes.”

"At most, Zhao Gao will be interrogated according to the Qin law."

Many fish understood Qin Wangzheng's mood. He succeeded in destroying Zhao, and his mood was agitated. He was temporarily influenced by his emotions and made reckless decisions.

Many fish believe that Qin Wangzheng will soon react and show his mature political skills.

Sure enough, Qin Wangzheng quickly handed Zhao Gao over to Meng Yi for review. However, the ministers had no intention of embarrassing Qin Wangzheng on these small matters, so they raised their palms high, but gently fell down.

The punishment Zhao Gao received was almost negligible.

Qin Wangzheng soon left Handan and returned to Xianyang.

"The prediction of Marquis Ding'an has come true." Wang Wan, the prime minister, came to Qin Wangzheng with a handful of withered rice in his hands, worried.

If you don't consider the logistical pressure, it would be best to attack Yan State directly at this time.

Unfortunately, God failed to fulfill his wishes, and Qin suffered from drought for the first year.

This drought almost wiped out the harvest in the Guanzhong area. In the end, thanks to Zheng Guoqu, some grain output was barely preserved.

Qin Wangzheng looked over and over at the disaster reports from various places. In the vast land, only Bashu County seemed to be least affected.

This is the contribution of Dujiangyan, a major project that has lasted for decades.

"Open a warehouse to provide disaster relief." Qin Wangzheng decided to draw blood from Bashu County to rescue the entire Qin Dynasty.

Qin Wangzheng's actions aroused dissatisfaction among the people of Bashu County.

"The Star Observation Bureau has said that there will most likely be a severe drought next year and the year after!"

"They took away the food, what will we eat?"

"Bashu doesn't remember us when good things happen, but it reminds us of us at times like this."

"According to me, it is better to close the gate and we, Bashu County, become a country of our own. With sea ships, where can we go?" There were rumors in the city, but the governor's house remained motionless, and he saw bags full of food. The grain was sent to Xianyang, and the people of Bashu County were anxious.

Wang Jian lent half of his ships to Cai Ze to strengthen his trade with Baiyue.

In order to purchase a large amount of grain, Cai Ze negotiated with Baiyue and provided them with fine seeds for free, while the Baiyue people went down to the mountains to cultivate farmland.

If he encounters Baiyue people who don't want to go down the mountain, Cai Ze is willing to send farmers to teach them how to cultivate terraced fields.

The yield of terraced fields will be less than those cultivated directly on the plains, and farmers will be more tired.

However, some Baiyue people who were wary of the Qin people chose the terraced field plan.

"If there is still a severe drought next year, the food from the Baiyue area alone will not be enough. The rescue of Guanzhong will definitely affect our Bashu." Han Fei took out his abacus and crackled it.

Many Fish first said to Liu Ji: "Someone must have deliberately spread the rumors in Fucheng. Go and find the little mice."

"Here!" Liu Ji grew up and often played with Xiao He and others, and improved a lot in all aspects.

"Wait a minute," Many Fish stopped Liu Ji, "When Mr. Cai comes back this time, you and Xiao He will go to Baiyue with Mr. Cai."

Liu Ji was confused. Going to Baiyue?

"It's time for you to take charge of your own business." Many fish were quite relieved about Liu Ji. "Baiyue has a small population, but its geographical location and climate are unique. After you go to Baiyue, remember to listen to Mr. Cai's words."

Liu Ji jumped for joy and kept promising: "Don't worry, Madam, I will never cause trouble! Mr. Cai asked me to go east, but I will never go west!"

"Well, when we go to Baiyue, our first priority is to negotiate with them about leasing land." Many fish eyes flashed slightly.

"Money and people?" Liu Jichi asked.

"There is no limit on money. As for the population, we will recruit it from the refugees of Chu State." Many fish said without raising their heads.

"Here! I will definitely live up to my queen's expectations!" After Liu Ji accepted the order happily, he ran directly to find Xiao He without returning home.

After hearing what Liu Ji said, Xiao He congratulated him repeatedly: "Congratulations on getting this opportunity to show off your ambitions!"

Liu Ji hesitantly cupped his hands and said: "Congratulations. I'm going to Baiyue. We two brothers, working together, will definitely be able to overcome all obstacles!"

Xiao He liked Liu Ji's confident look, so he couldn't help but ask: "Do you know why the Marquis of Ding'an wants to rent land in Baiyue?"

Liu Ji opened his eyes wide and asked blankly: "Isn't it because of the severe drought in Guanzhong that you want to buy grain from Baiyue?"

Xiao He came over mysteriously and whispered: "This is just one of them. The Marquis of Ding'an has long regarded Baiyue as a target, but Baiyue is very wary of the Qin people. Even with Gang Chengjun's years of planning, Baiyue only wants to Carry out close trading relationships with Bashu."

"This time, when we go to Baiyue, we will rent as much land as we can. If the rental period is long, who can tell who owns the land?"

Hiss, Liu Ji slapped himself on the forehead, he was still too naive!

Xiao He continued: "Baiyue is not one country, but a fusion of multiple ethnic groups. Everything is not about scarcity, but about inequality. If we rent a piece here and a piece there, Baiyue will start arguing with each other. When they get angry, , let’s mediate again.”

Liu Ji gave a thumbs up, awesome!

Xiao He clicked his tongue and praised: "Another point is that there are too many refugees in Chu State, which brings security problems to the city. If some of them are moved out to Baiyue, it will be the best of both worlds."

Liu Ji... kills two birds with one stone!

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