The Emperor of Qin gave six handsome men

Chapter 322

"This place does look pretty good! Come on, boss, give us a bowl of mutton soup and a steamed bun first. Hmm, what do you want to eat?"

"Grandpa, mine is just the same as yours. This shop smells so good! Then give me two more buns."

At this moment, the old couple opened the soup pot with skillful movements. In an instant, a rich and tempting aroma of mutton came to the face and instantly filled the air, making people salivate and whet their appetite.

Seeing this, Fusu, who was standing by, quickly found a seat and sat down, then turned around and asked, "Sister, what do you want to eat?"

It was summer, and the weather was getting hotter. Who would want to eat mutton at this time? Qin Xingfu looked around and finally landed on a stall selling cold noodles not far away. So she smiled and replied, "Brother, I just want a bowl of cold noodles. Thank you!"

"What about you, Ci'er?" Fusu then turned his gaze to Qin Ci.

"Thank you, uncle. I want a bowl of mutton soup and a bowl of cold noodles. Oh, no, I feel so hungry now that I can swallow a cow, hehehe...Uncle, how about you give me two more steamed buns?"

Qin Ci gently stroked his belly, which had been deflated to the point of being almost stuck together, with a shy smile on his face, and he scratched his head sheepishly.

Fusu was not very hungry: "You're welcome. Actually, I'm not that hungry either. Let me have a bowl of mutton offal first. How much does it cost in total?"

After hearing this, the shopkeeper responded enthusiastically: "Guests, please enjoy your meal first, and pay when you are satisfied. I wonder if there is anything you are allergic to or don't like to eat?"

Qin Ci and others shook their heads, indicating that they had no special requirements.

The old woman was delighted to see that they were all well-mannered. She turned around and washed her hands carefully, then started to make cold noodles. Before long, the cold noodles and steaming mutton offal were served on the table, and even the snow-white steamed buns were still warm.

At this time, the old woman and her husband came over, carefully placed the food on the table, and said to the guests with a smile: "Guests, please enjoy it slowly!"

However, everyone soon noticed that the old man's legs seemed to be a little unsteady, and he walked with a limp, which was very inconvenient.

Seeing this, the First Emperor, who was sitting nearby, asked with concern: "Old man, what's wrong with your foot? It looks like it's injured." As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on the old man's leg, revealing a hint of confusion and sympathy.

"Thank you for your concern, Master. When I was building the Great Wall, I was hit by a falling rock. Fortunately, I have fully recovered now and I am fine!"

When the old man mentioned that he had participated in this great project, his face was full of pride and honor. When he first received the order to build the Great Wall, he was not particularly willing, but as time went by and various new technologies and new tools emerged, everything became extraordinary.

At that time, with the magic cement and advanced mechanical equipment to assist construction, their work efficiency was greatly improved, and the construction speed of the Great Wall was changing with each passing day, and it would present a brand new look almost every day. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Due to the advancement of technology, the required manpower gradually decreased, and older workers like them eventually had to return home.

"Oh? Really? But looking at you now, you don't seem to feel any pain or discomfort because of this." The man who was equally old but looked a little younger asked curiously, and sat down beside the old man to chat with him.

"Haha, what's there to be sad about? At the beginning, I really didn't understand why the emperor would spend so much manpower and resources to build the Great Wall. But later, through reading and learning to read, I learned about the important role the Great Wall played in defending the country from foreign invasions, and my doubts were suddenly cleared up! Now when I think about it, I feel honored to be able to participate in it in person! It's just a pity that the boys in my family also wanted to sign up later, but they didn't get this rare opportunity."

At this point, the old man couldn't help but sigh softly, revealing a trace of regret. If time could go back and he were a few years younger, he might be able to continue to stay on the construction site and perhaps have the opportunity to participate in the construction of more important projects such as power stations. In that case, not only could he make more contributions to the country, but his own living conditions would surely be further improved.

"Really? Aren't you afraid of death?"

The First Emperor was breaking steamed buns while chatting with him. The laborers were often injured and died. Now thinking back to the situation of the Qin Dynasty at that time, the people had been resentful for a long time. If the Qin Dynasty was really not happy, and the Qin Dynasty continued according to his methods, it would probably be suppressing rebellions every year, and there would be no leisurely and free life now.

"Don't be fooled by my younger brother. I was afraid of death at first, but my children are young and my parents are old. As the backbone of the family, I have no choice but to go. In fact, I can earn money every year by repairing the Great Wall, which is better than taking care of the crops at home..."

It was a rare occasion for the old man to have someone to talk to, and once he started talking, he couldn't stop. This was mainly because the First Emperor understood his psychological condition very well, and his occasional agreement made the old man feel a great sense of identification. The old woman pulled her husband's sleeve several times but it was useless. Qin Xingfu shook his head at the old woman to indicate that it was okay.

At this time, there was no one around, so everyone found a place to sit down and began to listen to the two people chatting. They were talking and laughing, and after a while, one of them took out a small and exquisite wine pot from his arms, gently unscrewed the lid, and drank a mouthful of wine. Seeing this, the other person also raised the wine pot and drank.

"Oh! Back then, life was so hard! We men worked hard outside all year round, and we were always worried about our wives and children at home, fearing that they would go hungry and freeze. But fortunately, the situation gradually improved, and life became more and more promising! Nowadays, many people praise Lord Qin for his wisdom and bravery, but in my opinion, the truly great figure is the emperor..."

Qin Xingfu, who was eating quietly at the side, heard his name suddenly mentioned and was inexplicably compared with others. He couldn't help feeling helpless and amused.

"Oh? Really? I heard that many people spontaneously built ancestral halls for Mr. Qin, painted portraits, and worshiped him devoutly! Brother, your remarks are really original. Why don't you tell me more about your views?"

This immediately aroused the curiosity of the First Emperor. After all, in the eyes of most people, all he did was just fulfilling his responsibilities as an emperor, and all his achievements seemed to be natural and commonplace. The old man took a sip from the wine glass and said slowly:

"Lord Qin is very powerful, but he is still not as good as the emperor. To be honest, they are both human beings. The emperor has been thinking about the people of the world all his life..."