Traveling through Great Qin: Father Qin Shihuang!

"Ahem, Dad, actually there are two new entertainment games in Xianyang City, called Mahjong and Solitaire. I really don't want to go, I was also dragged by others."

"Oh? Mahjong, playing cards?"

Qin Teng and the others looked at each other, they didn't expect this thing to spread so quickly in Xianyang City.

"Is there a place to sell mahjong and playing cards? Buy a set for me and your uncles, let's forget about today's business."

"Okay father, I just have a set here, you and your uncles will play first, and I'll go buy a new one right away."

Seeing that Qin Teng didn't punish him anymore, Qin Ji heaved a sigh of relief, and quickly asked his servants to present mahjong and cards, and ran out by himself.

……

Just like in Qin Teng's mansion, in Xianyang City now, two things, mahjong and playing cards, have become popular in the entire Xianyang City in just one day.

And not only the dignitaries, but even the general Guizhou chiefs were quickly attracted by this thing.

In the past, in Xianyang City, Guishou and noble princes in the city always liked to wander around the city when they had nothing to do, and fights easily broke out if they were not careful.

But today's Xianyang City is extraordinarily quiet, there are no people wandering outside, only occasionally when passing by a certain restaurant, you can still hear someone inside shouting "Erbing, Shunzi" and other voices.

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"Brother Che, in less than half a day today, all the mahjong and playing cards we made were sold out, and there are still many people who haven't bought them, begging us to make new ones quickly."

Jingshui, Zhao Che's residence.

The heads of Guizhou in Zhuangzi were gathering at him with excited faces at this moment.

"I'll make a few batches later and sell them. Basically, even if the business of mahjong and poker is temporarily done, spring plowing is about to begin. Farming is still the most important thing."

Zhao Che took a sip from his teacup and said to everyone.

"You're right. Spring plowing is the most important thing. Business can be done at any time. Let's talk about it after the autumn harvest."

"That's not necessarily the case. Spring plowing doesn't necessarily require so many people. The important thing is to increase the efficiency. If two people can do the work that used to be done by one person, wouldn't it save manpower? ?”

"Is there anything Chege can do?"

The heads of Guizhou in Zhuangzi had been dealing with Zhao Che for many years longer than Yingzheng, so they knew Zhao Che much better.

"Of course there is. Later, find some carpenters who can do carpentry. Come with me. I'll take you to make a good watering thing."

"Okay, I can do carpentry, Brother Che, just tell me what you want to do."

Among the people present, anyone who can do carpentry agreed without saying a word.

"I have a blueprint here, please take a look at it first, this thing is called a wind-powered waterwheel!"

"Wind-powered waterwheel?"

Several carpenters took the drawings and began to study them.

……

At that time, in Xianyang City, mahjong and poker had become the most popular games for everyone in the city.

Even now the way people meet and greet has changed.

It used to be, good morning, have you eaten yet?What are you doing?

Now it's like walking, playing mahjong, fried golden flowers?Three Ques and One Can't Come!
"Your Majesty, during the recent period, the disputes in Xianyang City have decreased a lot, the number of refugees wandering around every day has also decreased, and the management of the city guards has become much easier."

"Oh? And this?"

Ying Zheng was surprised.

"It's all thanks to the mahjong and poker games. Now people's leisure time is basically occupied by these two activities. Naturally, they won't go out for leisure. If there are fewer people, there will be fewer disputes."

"Mahjong and poker still have this effect?"

Ying Zheng was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't think too deeply, he just thought the game was fun.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. The spring plowing is about to begin, and the workers in the factory should go back to farming, so that the manpower in the factory will be insufficient."

Zhao Shu stepped forward and said.

In the past few days, many workers have proposed to resign, and Zhao Shu did not dare to stop them.

In fact, even if they don't mention it themselves, Ying Zheng will issue an order sooner or later. Spring farming is Daqin's top priority. After all, Daqin can do without instant noodles and shampoo, but it cannot do without food.

Food is closely related to population, so Yingzheng will naturally not be indiscriminate.

"If it doesn't work, let's temporarily close the factory. During this period, let the workers work hard and make more products. Let's wait until after the autumn harvest to open the factory."

Ying Zheng gave a decree after a little thought.

"Here!"

Naturally, the others would not have any opinion on this, and immediately agreed.

"Your Majesty, it's just that if the factory shuts down, many of our previous plans will have to be shelved for the time being, otherwise the funds will not be able to keep up,"

At this time, Meng Yi stood up and said something.

Now Ying Zheng was also tangled up.

The production efficiency of the factory is also related to the development of Daqin, and this aspect of spring plowing should not be underestimated either.

"There is still some time before spring plowing, so let's do it for the time being. All workers who volunteered to resign and ask for leave will be approved. Remember to pay the wages during this period."

After speaking, Ying Zheng announced the end of the court meeting.

After the ministers left, Ying Zheng left Zhao Shu, Meng Yi and others alone.

"You two lovers, what are your thoughts on the matter of the factory?"

Hearing Ying Zheng's words, both Zhao Shu and Meng Yi fell into deep thought, apparently they had different thoughts.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the spring plowing should not be delayed. I would rather temporarily suspend the factory than affect my Daqin's autumn harvest this year. Otherwise, no matter how much money there is, there is not enough food."

Zhao Shu still set out with the most important goal of farming, and his idea is also the most in line with the actual situation.

The production of the factory is indeed very profitable. Even the leaders of Guizhou work in the factory for a month or two.