“Pops is coming to the Northlands?”
Hearing this news, Zhao Lang couldn’t help but laugh.
“Pops is also in too much of a hurry.”
Of course he knew that the other party was impatient to see the child for the first time.
It’s just that what he had originally thought was to have Pops sit in Xianyang this winter, and he himself would simply stay in the Northern Lands to take care of Ji Wushuang.
After all, he had just given birth to a child, so it was not good to travel long distances.
It’s not good for the child either.
But it’s not impossible if the other side comes.
Just so that Qin old man together to take care of old dad, and that newly researched life extension method, naturally the sooner you use it about better.
So said.
“Then let the people make preparations, and levy a few manor houses within the county as a temporary palace.”
When the emperor travelled, it was necessary to have a fixed regalia and support.
This was also why he preferred to stay in the position of the crown prince and did not want to sit on the throne.
It was all too cumbersome to do things.
Hearing the command the slave quickly nodded and led the order to leave.
Don’t look at the fact that Zhao Lang just said for people to get ready, but it was tedious and complicated for them to operate.
When the slave left the courtyard, he quickly sent out the various orders.
Soon there were messengers heading in the direction of Xianyang.
A few days later, Xianyang.
It was rare for Emperor Qin Shi Huang to be in the court, and he had intentionally liberalised the court after Zhao Lang had supervised the state earlier.
The only reason why he was in the court this time was because Zhao Lang was now in the north, and the group of ministers hadn’t been in the court properly a few times, and by the way, he was preparing for a northern tour soon.
Only this time, it was met with opposition from the group of ministers, and an old minister advised bitterly that
“Your Majesty, you have only just returned from your southern tour, and this is going to be another northern tour right away, the consumption is too great, and the labour will hurt the people and the money.”
Hearing this, many of the old ministers and nobles nodded in agreement, according to the experience of previous tours, the consumption caused by each tour is still very large.
Now is also the time of the autumn rush, enlisting the people is also not good for farming.
Now that His Highness the Crown Prince has always been sympathetic and compassionate to the people, it should not be a problem for them to use this reason to admonish each other.
But Qin Shi Huang frowned slightly as he listened and said.
“It’s good that I’m cruising one after another, but who told you that labouring the people hurts your wealth?”
“Do you know that the more I cruise nowadays, the better it is for the people along the way!”
“Do you know that the more I cruise today, the more benefits to the people along the way!”
Hearing this, a trace of confusion surfaced on the faces of the older courtiers and nobles, how could something like a parade still be beneficial.
Before, it was because of the need to strengthen the ties between the various regions and sweep away the remnants of the old nobles of the six kingdoms.
But now that the world is unified, there is no such need ah.
The young courtiers, however, did not have many surprises, but one by one, they did not make a sound.
Qin Shi Huang then snorted coldly and said.
“I can sort of see that you people are getting old, and you don’t go to see the new policies of the court, you only hide in your own manor and stand in the court.”
“That’s just it, for this northern patrol, you guys will follow me to have a good look!”
Hearing this, the old ministers were startled and wanted to refuse, but then they saw the cold look on Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s face, so they put all their thoughts away and returned to.
“I will obey your orders.”
Only then did Emperor Qin Shi Huang say.
“I and the Crown Prince are both in the North, so I’ll leave the courtroom to you, hmmm, then Chen Ping, you come forward some.”
Hearing this, Chen Ping, who was originally standing at the end of the courtroom, hurriedly walked up and saluted, saying.
“I am here.”
Qin Shi Huang looked at the other party and said with a smile that
“I’ve read it, you’ve done a lot of things lately, they’re not bad.”
“Join Li Si these days, and come look after the political affairs.”
Seeing this scene, the old ministers who originally still had some rebellious thoughts directly shut their mouths.
Looking again at Meng Tien and the others who were at the front of the courtroom with their eyes closed in a false sleep, they instantly knew that this was His Majesty clearing the way for the Crown Prince.
Whoever dared to stand out and stand in the way at this time would definitely die an ugly death.
It was just that what they hadn’t expected was that this day had come so suddenly, without the slightest sign.
Bringing the old ministers around for the northern patrol is to facilitate the younger people to take the throne.
It could be imagined that when these old ministers returned, the positions would definitely still be there, but not a single cent of real power was expected to be left.
If they were to be replaced by His Highness the Crown Prince, they might still resist a bit.
But facing Emperor Qin Shi Huang, all they could do was to bend down and salute, shouting.
“Many thanks, Your Majesty.”
No one had any thoughts of resistance.
Soon the matters in the courtroom were settled.
Back inside the palace, Emperor Qin Shi Huang quickly said.
“Zhao Gao tell all the counties along the way to get ready, I’m going to set off in a few days.”
He really can’t wait, he sets off now, and by the time he gets to the north, it will be the beginning of winter, and his grandchildren should be born just in time.
He really can’t wait, he sets off now, and by the time he gets to the north, it’s the beginning of winter, and his grandchildren should be born just in time.
After seeing his grandchildren in the Northland, he will make a tour of the new lands in the north after the spring.
In this way, he would have travelled throughout the whole of Great Qin, and would have been able to fulfil a wish of his own.
Seeing Qin Shi Huang’s urging, Zhao Gao could only nod, he understood his majesty’s mind, he was anxious that his time was running out.
So he nodded and said.
“Your Majesty needn’t worry, just now I received a messenger from His Highness the Crown Prince, the counties along the way have already received orders to make preparations, and also brought a list of expenses, just waiting for you, Your Majesty, to give a budget of money.”
Qin Shi Huang revealed a smile at this time and said.
“Lang’er does know my mind, it’s just that the expenses are a bit big.”
“But it’s also just the right time to let those old ministers see how I’m bringing benefits to the people with my parades nowadays.”
Zhao Gao naturally happily answered yes.
Soon, a few days later, the people of Xianyang got the news that the First Emperor of Great Qin, was once again on tour.
It was now late autumn in the north, and the harvesting of the farmhouses had come to an end, and farmers harvesting their crops could still be seen in the fields from time to time.
At this time, because the farmers were labouring in the fields, their bodies had long been wet with sweat, but their faces were full of smiles.
This year was a bumper harvest, and the days of this winter were better.
And I heard that those places called factories inside the county are also recruiting people in winter, with food and shelter, and money to take, it is an excellent place to go.
To the home and then save some money, he will send his youngest daughter to study, although the conditions of the school is extremely simple, but anyway, do not money.
When the women can read and write, they will surely be able to marry a good family in the future.
Their days are about to get better.
Thinking of this, the farmer felt energised, and his hands moved a few more points faster.
Just at this time, not far away ran a half-grown boy, shouting that
“Father, his majesty will soon be on a northern tour, the government is recruiting people to work for him, paying wages and including food and lodging, mother asked me to ask if you want to go.”
Hearing this, the farmer’s eyes glared.
“Do you still need to ask, hurry up and sign up with the village chief! By the way, tell your mother to bring a few potatoes over.”
The half-grown boy asked, puzzled
“What are you bringing potatoes for?”
The farmer returned, impatiently
“Little children don’t care about this, hurry up and bring a letter to your mother, don’t delay the business.”
The half-grown boy walked back at once.
The farmer at this time smilingly said to himself.
“His Majesty just needs to make more parades.”