The Emperor of Qin gave six handsome men

Chapter 213 Running away

After resigning from his official position, Qin Xingfu obviously had more time. On the one hand, he trained pilots, and on the other hand, he also began to make various instruments.

The staff at the Science City watched Qin Xingfu and a group of little ones doing experiments, which seemed very interesting. They also wanted to try, but many of them had not yet learned the entire periodic table.

People in the biochemistry group envied those in the mathematics group because they could do math right after the adults.

The astronomy group had it even better. After the adults taught them how to make telescopes, they observed the stars every day and accurately predicted the rainfall several times. The results of their observations were published in newspapers every day.

The people in the geological group were a bit miserable. The adults asked them to go to the Yarlung Zangbo River to survey the terrain, saying that they were going to build a hydroelectric power station. But it was also good. The adults even applied for 100,000 troops to accompany them. Just thinking about it was a breeze.

Qi Ge and others, who were envied by others, walked for a long time without seeing any people. The leader Qi Ge felt like crying. He wished he had been in Xianyang, or mining in Xiangjun.

"Master, how long will it take? Is there really such a place? How long will it take to get there if we walk and repair the road at the same time?"

Qi Ge's eldest disciple Zhou Ran couldn't stand it anymore. After leaving Xianyang, the population became increasingly sparse, and they encountered many wild beasts on the road, although the beasts turned around and ran away when they saw so many people.

"Brother, Master said to give us three years. According to Master's calculations, it should take us at least half a year to get there."

The second disciple Chu Shi tied up the horse and started to help cook. Qi Ge picked up the kettle and drank from it until he finished the water.

"It's okay. We have a hundred thousand troops following us. Let's take a break now. Put down your work and read the information given by the adults. You must hurry up and learn it."

"Okay, Master."

The stone miners had already gathered around and were sitting in a row. Zhou Ran and Chu Shi also put down what they were holding and came over to sit down.

The general who led the soldiers this time was Wang Wu. When Wang Wu was appointed to lead the soldiers, he felt that he was not qualified, but Jianglu did not want to go out, and many generals who had families were not willing to do so, so he was appointed inexplicably.

Seeing that Qi Ge and his men had rested, he ordered people to set up a pot on the spot. Those who needed to make a fire and cook started cooking, while those who were responsible for repairing the road continued to do so.

Since there is no official road where they are now walking, they can only build the road as they go. There is strength in numbers, with those in front being responsible for clearing the way, while those behind using machinery, stones, etc. to improve the road.

One hundred thousand people passed by like a swarm of locusts, and a new official road appeared, which was also set up in the same way as the post stations set up by the Qin Dynasty.

But when they got to the back, they found that there were many mountains, and they had to use local materials to build roads through the mountains and bridges over the water, so the food was consumed very quickly.

Fortunately, Daqin now has enough food. Wang Wu reported truthfully, the food supply is also quite fast, and the soldiers are very motivated.

But Fusu was a little unhappy. Seeing so many people relying on support every day, he was really worried that there would not be enough food, and he specifically asked Wang Jing, the current internal historian of grain.

"Your Majesty, the grain production in the various prefectures of Daqin is still increasing steadily. The population of Daqin has reached 300 million. According to the current grain reserves in the national treasury, it should be enough for the whole country to eat for five years. Moreover, many people now have surplus grain at home, so Your Majesty does not need to worry."

Fusu felt much more at ease after hearing him say this.

"That's fine. With the addition of fertilizers this year, we should be able to achieve a bumper harvest by the end of the year."

Now that the situation is stable, people's livelihood issues are of great importance.

"It should be possible. I heard that a large area of ​​land has been reclaimed in Beizhou. Daqin's production should be able to double that of last year."

Fusu nodded.

"Okay, I understand, you can go down now!"

"Here!"

After Wang Jing retired, Fusu compiled everything he had done in the past few months into a book. Even though the First Emperor was now ignoring state affairs and not interfering, Fusu would still report to him at a fixed time. The First Emperor never replied to him, but he would visit him whenever he had a day off, and the First Emperor disliked him for visiting him too frequently.

Fusu was a little sad after being rejected several times. His father was living a comfortable life now and no longer cared about him.

The First Emperor could no longer stay in the Afang Palace, and Fusu kept visiting him. He had no time to go out and travel, so he simply asked Fusu to leave him alone.

He privately contacted several old ministers, and Wang Ben, Li Si, Feng Quji and other old ministers went out together. Starting from Xianyang, a group of old men headed towards Shangjun.

"Master Tai, the scenery here is nice. You can drink tea, write poetry, or have a barbecue here."

Wang Ben hadn't traveled far for a long time, and his back and waist were sore from walking all the way. When he saw a place with mountains, water and beautiful scenery, he suggested it.

"Brother Wang is right. The scenery here is beautiful."

Li Si was also uncomfortable, mainly because the First Emperor traveled very low-key, the carriage he chose was very simple, and he was old and could not withstand the hard work.

"Humph! A bunch of old bastards. You never complained of being tired when you were fighting in the six kingdoms. Now you can't take it anymore?"

The First Emperor never gave up exercising, especially after waking up, he paid great attention to health preservation every day. In addition, he did not have to worry about state affairs, so he was in very good condition.

"Master, you are wise and powerful. We are naturally no match for you."

Feng Quji felt like his bones were about to fall apart. He was really an old man.

"Alright! Let's just rest here for a while!"

The First Emperor mercifully agreed, and the convoy slowly stopped, and the accompanying guards began to make arrangements.

The First Emperor got off the car. It was noon at this time. He came to a shady place and admired the scenery carefully.

In the midsummer, the sun is blazing and the air seems to be twisted by the heat. However, in this hot afternoon, a breeze blows quietly, bringing a touch of coolness and freshness. Accompanied by the sound of cicadas, people feel relaxed and happy.

In the distance, smoke from the chimneys of several households rose, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds. These farmhouses are scattered among the mountains, surrounded by lush rice fields and vegetable fields. In this peaceful and beautiful rural scenery, life seems to be simple and beautiful.

At this time, a group of cattle-herding boys came from a distance. They walked in groups of three or five, with innocent smiles on their faces. Some children rode on the backs of cattle, leisurely and contented; others carried bundles of collected firewood and followed the cattle with difficulty. They played and joked as they walked, and their laughter echoed in the mountains.

Looking at these scenes, the First Emperor felt that he was truly alive and believed that his decision to go out for a walk was the right one.

Some passers-by were somewhat curious about this group of mostly old men, but since each of them had a very different aura, no one dared to go up and talk to them.

Li Si and others followed the Emperor's gaze and saw the same situation. Many people have been in high positions for a long time, and such a simple and ordinary scene deeply touched their hearts.

"Do you think this kind of life is good?"

In today's life, for ordinary people, as long as they are a little more diligent, they can have enough food and clothing, and their children and grandchildren will prosper. But that person is still not satisfied. She thinks that such a life is not good, so why bother?