Li Shui looked at Niu Dou with a sincere face: "Why can the imperial examination be as arrogant as privately making weapons and secretly hiding soldiers? In my opinion, there is no similarity between the two."

Since Bullfight dared to accuse Li Shui, he had obviously figured out the cause and effect.

He immediately said: "The state selects talented people through the imperial examination, while those who are banished to immortals are alchemists. Both types of people are literate and knowledgeable."

"Now Master Huai has gathered 300 people, and he will continue to recruit talents. As time goes by, won't it mean that he will have 3,000 followers and over 10,000 servants? Isn't it dangerous for such a large force to be right next to Xianyang City?"

"Even if Lord Huai has no intention of treason, what should we do if these alchemists do, holding your banner and committing treasonous and unethical acts?"

Li Shui was stunned: Huang robe is added to the body? This awesome theory is very advanced.

Li Shui coughed dryly and said, "However, when I recruit these alchemists, I don't want them to stay in Xianyang and be at my disposal. Instead, I will send them to the extreme west, the extreme east, the extreme south, and the extreme north."

"I plan to organize these alchemists into a team of three hundred people to search for immortals everywhere. Their first purpose is to find immortals. The second purpose is to investigate the local customs, mountains and rivers geography, what crops are suitable for planting, and whether there are any underground

Gold, silver, copper and iron ore deposits so that in the future we, the Qin Dynasty, can expand our territory and fill the national treasury."

At first, Ying Zheng just smiled and remained calm. When he heard what happened later, he couldn't help but change his color slightly: "Is this true?"

Li Shui said: "How dare I deceive Your Majesty? These three hundred people will be sent to the far west soon. We will know when we see them."

Ying Zheng smiled and nodded, apparently admiring Li Shui.

Bullfight was stunned for a moment, with a hint of joy on his face, and said loudly: "Expand the territory? Master Huai, you are a minister, not a king. What qualifications do you have to worry about expanding the territory? Isn't this trespassing? Niu Niu.

I dare to ask, after opening up and expanding the territory, will it be your land, my Da Qin’s land, or His Majesty’s land?”

Li Shui's hand started to itch again.

Fortunately, Chunyu Yue knew Li Shui very well and immediately said quietly: "Sir Huai, if you hit someone if you are reasonable, you will make people convinced. If you hit someone unreasonably, you will make people think you are angry and angry."

Li Shui rubbed his hands and said, "Okay, then I'll write down this slap first, and I'll talk to you about the truth."

"I, Huaiguzi, have recently recruited alchemists and organized an expedition to prepare for the expansion of the Qin Dynasty. This is actually not only my personal matter, but also the matter of Master Fuyao and Princess Weiyang."

"Master Fu Yao and Princess Weiyang own 30% of the shares in our Shangjun Courtyard. It can be said that almost half of Shangjun Courtyard belongs to Master Fuyao and Princess Weiyang."

"Last time as a New Year's gift, the eldest son Fusu once wrote a good policy for governing the country. Although there were some fallacies in it, the intention was always good. After hearing this, Master Fuyao thought that he should think about the virtuous and reflect on himself when he sees the unworthy.

Yan. So I want to imitate the eldest son and contribute to our great Qin."

"So, he ordered his ministers to preside over this big expedition to lay the foundation for the future expansion of our Qin territory. This matter will definitely last a long time and cost countless money, but Mr. Fu Yao does not want to waste the country's money and food.

, voluntarily support this matter with the financial resources of Shangjun Courtyard."

"Young Master Fu Yao has never informed your majesty because he hopes to give your majesty a surprise when the matter is accomplished. I want to tell your majesty that his favorite child is not only innocent and cute, but can also be entrusted with important tasks."

Ying Zheng couldn't help but praise: "Good!"

Li Shui saluted with a smile, and then said: "So, Shang Jun's Courtyard actually belongs to Master Fu Yao, and it also belongs to His Majesty. Since His Majesty used the imperial examination to recruit alchemists, and since His Majesty opened the territory and expanded the territory,

.Then why should we overstep our bounds?"

Niu Dou has nothing to say.

As for Li Shui's recruitment of alchemists, Ying Zheng did not prohibit it. He just photographed a young eunuch and supervised the whole process. He only supervised and did not interfere.

After the group of people left Ying Zheng's study, Chunyu Yue said calmly: "Master Huai is still as sharp-tongued as ever."

Li Shui shook his head: "It can't be done, it can't be done. With Li Xin gone, I only have one mouth left. Anyone dares to step on me."

After finishing speaking, Li Shui walked towards Niu Dou.

Niu Dou looked pale and gritted his teeth.

Li Shui stared at him twice, turned around and left.

Niu Dou was relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief. Then he couldn't help but ask: "Master Huai, don't you want to slap Niu?"

Li Shui was a little confused: Is this man cheap? I won't even hit him, but he still wants to ask, is he disappointed? What kind of habit is this?

Li Shui glanced at Niu Dou and said calmly: "What level should I banish to immortal? Someone who killed Wang Li and destroyed Zhao Gao. Do you deserve to be beaten by me?"

After saying that, Li Shui walked away.

As for Niu Dou, he stood there and suddenly felt sad. Niu Dou had read poetry and books since he was a child, and had a noble character. He was elected to the court and became a doctor. Originally a person who was respected by everyone, now, Li Shui told him that he

Not even worthy of a slap...

Niu Dou suddenly felt that after struggling for half his life, he was useless...

Niu Dou stood under the palace wall and was heartbroken. Fu Yao was studying the phonograph in the palace.

Suddenly, the young eunuch beside Ying Zheng came over and asked Fu Yao to see the emperor.

Fu Yao thought that he was going to be tested on his homework, so he quickly put the book in his arms and carried it while walking.

After entering Ying Zheng's study, Fu Yao was praised mercilessly by Ying Zheng before he could say anything. He was also rewarded with a beautiful jade unicorn.

Fu Yao hugged the jade unicorn and walked out of Ying Zheng's study with a confused look on his face: What's going on? Why is this happening? What have I done recently? My father has been a little confused lately...

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In the Chu land, Wang Heng went through all kinds of hardships and finally met Xiang Liang.

Xiang Liang was not hiding in the deep mountains and swamps. He was living in a big house in Wu County, with fine clothes and fine food, and his life was very comfortable.

After hearing about Wang Heng's identity, Xiang Liang met Wang Heng with great interest.

Wang Heng sighed with emotion: "General Xiang, you are so brave. Don't you know that the emperor is searching the world to arrest you?"

Xiang Liang laughed and said nonchalantly: "The people of Chu, everyone misses the King of Chu. The county magistrate of Qin is deaf and blind here. Even if he knows that I am here, what can he do to me?"

"Does he dare to arrest me? If he dares to arrest me, in an instant, thousands of people will respond, attack the county seat, kill the county magistrate, and rescue me."

Wang Heng smiled slightly and said: "Since General Xiang has won the hearts of the people in Chu land, why has he not rebelled for so long? Have you forgotten the hatred of the country and the family?"

Xiang Liang said calmly: "It seems that Xiang should kill you immediately. After all, your grandfather was the culprit when Chu was destroyed."

Wang Heng shook his head: "My grandfather is just a knife. The direction of the blade does not matter, only the person behind the knife decides."

"The one you want to hate should be the Qin royal family, not my grandfather. I believe General Xiang must understand what the words "each is his own master" mean, right?"

Xiang Liang chuckled: "Since you have found this place, it seems that you are going to betray the master?"

Wang Heng shook his head: "It's not a betrayal, it's a reminder that I, the Wang family, are still useful."

Xiang Liang had already guessed Wang Heng's purpose and immediately said: "Want me to help you?"

Wang Heng said: "Aren't you helping the general himself?"

Xiang Liang thought for a while and said, "I need weapons, money and food."

Wang Heng said: "Money is easy to talk about, but the targets of weapons and food are too big. Once they are discovered, my Wang family will be destroyed. I can order a caravan to secretly support you in the name of selling between the Jianghuai River and the Huaihe River."

Xiang Liang nodded: "Okay, as long as I have money, I can exchange it for food at any time, recruit people, and make weapons."

Wang Heng asked again: "When does General Xiang plan to raise troops?"

Xiang Liang thought for a moment and said, "It takes at least two years to prepare."

Wang Heng shook his head: "No. It will take too long. By then, my Wang family will be declining day by day, and I'm afraid I won't be able to help the general. I suggest you raise an army within half a year."

Xiang Liang said: "It is too hasty to raise an army in half a year, and I will not be able to conquer the world."

Wang Heng chuckled: "General Xiang has such great ambitions."

Xiang Liang added: "Even if we don't conquer the whole world, we must at least regain the homeland of Chu. In half a year, I can recruit at most a few thousand troops. The number is too small to resist the Qin army."

Wang Heng chuckled and said: "Now that the world is at peace, who is willing to follow the general to death? The general naturally can't recruit people. I have a plan that can make the general start a rebellion quickly."

"If the general believes in me, he must raise his troops within half a year. This army will not be enough to invade Xianyang, but it may be enough to capture nearby counties."

"At that time, when the emperor hears the news, he will definitely order me, the Wang family, to come and quell the rebellion. You and I will fight endlessly in Chu. Today you will kill eight hundred enemies, and tomorrow I will kill one thousand. In less than three months, Chu will

The land is in raging flames. Rebellious soldiers and thieves are burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil. Laws and regulations have been weakened, farmland is deserted, and people are displaced and miserable."

"At that time, when the general raises the recruiting flag, those desperate people will definitely join General Xiang's command in order to have enough food. Hundreds of thousands of troops will be available in an instant."

Xiang Liang was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Wang Heng with some admiration and some fear: "You...you have such a vicious strategy."

Wang Heng chuckled: "General Xiang, you want to seize the world and restore your homeland. This is all piled up with human heads. Why do you pretend to be benevolent and righteous?"

Xiang Liang nodded slowly: "Okay, within half a year, I will definitely raise an army."

Wang Heng added: "General Xiang, the cooperation between the Wang family and you is limited to a moment. When the general is strong enough to destroy Qin, or when the Wang family regains power and controls the government, when you and I meet on the battlefield, it will definitely be

We have to fight to the death. I hope the general will not blame you."

Xiang Liang laughed and said: "Of course I understand this truth. At that time, whether Qin will continue to rule the world, or Chu will unify the Central Plains. It depends on our respective abilities."

Wang Heng nodded.
Chapter completed!