my grandfather was qin shi huang

The article "Forging the Soul of the Army" itself is not long. Soon, Zhao Ying printed more than ten minutes of it himself and asked his servants to bind it with needle and thread. Then he carefully put it away and rode on his own Dawanma walked directly to the palace.

Now, he doesn't need to go to the old general Wang Jian's house every day to learn the art of war, so he has a lot more freedom in the morning and can go to the palace early.

You can also help the First Emperor handle more government affairs.

Although the First Emperor looked much better than before, he was still sensitive to a signal that made him uneasy after spending a long time with the First Emperor.

The spirit of the First Emperor was deteriorating day by day.

Decades of hard work almost exhausted his efforts and seriously damaged his health. In addition, taking pills for a long time made his body even worse.

In fact, he had been waiting for a suitable opportunity to ask the First Emperor to stop taking the elixir.

In the "Entrapment of Confucianism" incident, the Fang family warlocks were entraped and killed not because the elixirs they refined were not good enough, but because they attempted to betray the First Emperor.

Donate money and escape, and then blame the First Emperor for being unable to master the elixir of life.

Moreover, it was not just the First Emperor who was taking this, but in this era, taking elixirs was basically a fashion. In the upper class society, many people were taking this.

Even the magicians of the Fang family who have mastered the elixirs themselves believe deeply in their elixirs and insist on taking them for a long time.

Zhao Ying felt that if he jumped out rashly and said not to eat it, the elixir would be poisonous...

Evidence too!

The Qin Dynasty established a country based on law, and the most important thing is evidence.

Without evidence, just saying that someone else's elixir is poisonous is easy to cause public outrage. Therefore, even if he was worried about the health of the First Emperor, he still needed to wait for the opportunity.

"Why did you come so early today..."

Seeing him come in, the First Emperor glanced at him in surprise, with a smile on his face. Then he waved casually to Zhao Gao, who was standing not far away.

Zhao Gao retreated very consciously, and his movements were so skillful that it made people feel distressed.

Ever since Zhao Ying once jokingly said that he liked to be alone with his uncle and it was easier to talk freely, every time Zhao Ying came, the First Emperor would kick out Zhao Gao who was standing aside.

What a big deal——

Of course, what Zhao Gao thought in his heart was not important to the First Emperor. What mattered was what his grandson thought!

"Of course I have good news and I want to share it with my eldest father..."

Zhao Ying was naturally happy to see this happen. As if he had not seen this scene, he very skillfully pulled up a chair and sat down next to the First Emperor. He did not pick up the memorials on the table to help review them as he did in the past. Instead, with a mysterious look on his face, he took out an article he had printed himself from his arms and pushed it over proudly.

"Father, do you still remember that I told you that I need to find a tool that is lighter and easier to write on than these heavy bamboo slips..."

The First Emperor put down the brush in his hand somewhat unexpectedly, reached out and picked up the article that Zhao Ying had placed on the table.

It looks similar to ordinary cloth, but it is not as thick and soft as cloth, nor as strong and durable as cloth, but it can indeed write.

Even compared with bamboo slips and slips, I'm afraid it's not as good as it is. After all, this kind of material is too easy to break and difficult to preserve.

However, this kid was really careful.

The joke I made at the beginning was all remembered in my heart, and I suppressed my energy to spell it out. The First Emperor shook the article in his hand and nodded encouragingly.

"Yes, it does work-"

As he spoke, he picked up the brush and wrote a few small words in the blank space beside the article.

"It's quite convenient..."

I guess that's it.

The First Emperor did not want to undermine the child's filial piety, so he praised him somewhat perfunctorily, and then pointed to the hill-like memorial in front of him with a smile.

"You came just in time today. Please review more for me so that I can be lazy..."

Zhao Ying's progress is visible to the naked eye. Now he can handle some local government affairs independently. Of course, in the end, he still has to take a rough look at it. As long as there are no major mistakes, he usually won't. If Zhao Ying is asked to make corrections again, the local follow-up progress report will be sent to Zhao Ying.

Let him see and think for himself, and make his own mistakes in reviewing.

And he just watched with cold eyes, watching the eldest grandson's response and remedy.

As his health deteriorated day by day, he felt an increasingly strong sense of urgency. He was afraid that he would not be able to take him with him and educate him slowly, so he could only use this method to help him grow up as quickly as possible.

Looking at the expression of the First Emperor, Zhao Ying knew that the First Emperor didn't take it to heart.

Zhao Ying was not in a hurry, but happily put away the article.

"It's not only convenient, it's also cheap. The raw materials are just some bark, hemp, rags, rotten nets, etc. The cost is probably not even one-tenth of the bamboo slips and wooden slips..."

The First Emperor was reviewing the memorials. When he heard this, his hands shook and he almost smeared a pool of ink on the memorials.

"Tell me how much this thing costs..."

When Zhao Ying saw this, he couldn't help but happily leaned on the back of his chair and pushed the memorials in front of him.

"The cost is less than one-tenth of the cost of these bamboo slips. If it is calculated by labor, it is even less. The quantity produced by a dozen craftsmen in one day is enough to support hundreds of people for several days..."

hiss--

The First Emperor couldn't help but widen his eyes.

It’s so cheap and so efficient!

He took a breath of cold air, reached out and took the article that Zhao Ying had put aside in his hand, and read it carefully. If the cost is similar to bamboo slips and wooden slips, or even a little cheaper, then apart from being lighter, this thing actually has little meaning. The main reason is that it is not durable for preservation, and some important documents are easily damaged.

But if it were so much cheaper...

That would be great!

From the perspective of the First Emperor, he naturally understood the huge power of this thing in an instant.

"What is this thing called..."

The First Emperor asked seriously while looking at the paper in his hand.

"Paper--"

"Paper?"

The First Emperor repeated it subconsciously, and then added.

"What's your name? No, let's call him Huang Sun Zhi from now on..."

Zhao Ying: ...

Dad, I'm not complaining, it's you who was too lazy to give me this name. Looking at the posture, are you planning to add "Emperor Sun" directly in front of your name to declare your sovereignty?

Although I am complaining in my heart, it will not spoil the mood of the First Emperor. In short, as long as you are happy.

"From now on, just use this paper for daily writing in the court and school. For important documents that need to be archived, use these heavy bamboo slips..."

Although it can only be used for daily use, the amount of manpower and material resources that can be saved in a year is also an extremely terrifying amount.

"What the eldest father is saying is, but eldest father, don't you think the text you read today is a little bit strange..."

"What's so strange-"

As the First Emperor spoke, he looked at the text in his hand again.

"Forging the Army Soul" is still "Forging the Army Soul", the handwriting is still the same, and it even looks neater than before. But for some reason, Zhao Ying didn't find it yet. Zhao Ying said, this article looks like It's definitely a little weird.

Compared with what you usually write about yourself, Zhao Ying, the writing style in this article is a bit dull?

Seeing the confused expression on the Emperor's face, Zhao Ying smiled and took out a dozen identical articles from his arms and gently pushed them over.

Looking at the mysterious grandson, he was holding back a bad smile.

The First Emperor knew that this bitch must have done something new behind his back. She glanced at him angrily and snatched away the stack of articles that Zhao Yingxin had brought over.

I glanced at it and saw that it was the exact same article "Forging the Soul of the Army". I raised my eyebrows in confusion, and then flipped through another copy. It was still the same "Forging the Soul of the Army"...

I couldn't help but feel a little confused.

"If you have this free time, help my eldest father handle more government affairs - hey - hey!"

Before the First Emperor finished speaking, he couldn't continue.

He ignored Zhao Ying and opened a dozen identical articles in a row. Then he couldn't help but take a deep breath, then turned around and looked at the man in front of him solemnly. The eldest grandson who is very tired.

"Tell Dad, how did this happen..."

Zhao Ying cheerfully took a small seal on the table beside him, and under the confused gaze of the First Emperor, he printed more than a dozen neatly arranged large characters in the blank space of the article, and then raised his head, Look at the First Emperor.

"Dad, during this time, I was following my father in handling government affairs, stamping this seal every day - I was thinking about whether I could put the words on the same object, and then print it out all at once like a seal. Then I would go back and try Just tried it and it worked..."

It's that simple!

First Emperor:……

Every time Zhao Ying talks about his inventions, it simply makes people feel like a fool. There is almost no technical difficulty. The same principle is just used in a different way.

But the First Emperor knew that it was such a simple truth that some people, like his grandson, could figure it out with a little thought, but the vast majority of people in the world couldn't figure it out despite all their wisdom.

This is the difference between geniuses and ordinary people!

"What did you carve on?"

The First Emperor woke up from the shock, his face slightly flushed.

"On the wood, I just randomly found a few boards with relatively hard wood..."

"Go, take me to see!"

The First Emperor was no longer busy reviewing the memorials. He immediately pushed the memorials in front of him and stood up.

So, soon, the First Emperor came to the eldest son's mansion again - of course, it can also be called the eldest son's mansion now. After all, Zhao Ying has now officially opened his mansion.

However, everyone is still accustomed to calling it the eldest son's mansion.

Looking at the several engravings with ink marks placed in Zhao Ying's study, the First Emperor picked up one and wanted to press it on the paper, but Zhao Ying grabbed him dumbfounded.

You old man, this is really a great seal envoy.

He skillfully pulled out a piece of white paper and placed it on the engraving. Then he picked up a wooden stick wrapped in cloth, rolled it briefly, then grabbed both sides of the paper and gently took it off.

Then, a large article with clear handwriting appeared in front of the First Emperor.

It's that simple!

"Let me try--"

Following the example of Zhao Ying just now, the First Emperor printed a few copies with great interest, and then he straightened up with unfulfilled interest. This thing was more than a hundred times faster than transcribing articles!

"This roller won't work. I improvised it. I'll let the craftsmen build a roller later. It will be faster..."

First Emperor:……

……

Just when Zhao Ying and the First Emperor were in the study, they were working on engraving and printing.

Huiji County.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu's uncle and nephew were also sitting in the study with some elders in the clan, discussing clan affairs with serious expressions.

"Silang, the young people in the clan have become more and more restless recently, and they have some resentments in private. If you don't find a way to deal with it, I'm afraid the family will be divided..."

A thin old man with a goatee frowned and looked at Xiang Liang worriedly.

Xiang Liang is the fourth eldest among the brothers and is Xiang Yu's father-in-law. The elders in the clan call him Silang.

Before Xiang Liang could say anything, Xiang Yu was already furious and started clapping the table. Now, he is 21 years old and eight feet tall. In later generations, he would be over 1.9 meters tall!

In this era, he is already considered an absolute master.

Probably only the grandsons and grandsons of the First Emperor Ying Zheng and Zhao Ying could barely surpass him in height. At this time, as soon as he stood up, everyone in the study suddenly felt a strong sense of oppression.

"This group of short-sighted and ineffective things. If anyone dares to start trouble, I will kill him with one punch..."

Looking at this nephew with a somewhat strong temperament, Xiang Liang couldn't help but frown.

"Sit down - speaking of this, we can't blame the children of the clan. The extension of the favor order is a conspiracy of the imperial court and cannot be solved by force..."

Xiang Liang explained patiently.

"Uncle, according to what you said, it is possible that we have to watch helplessly - if this continues, the family will be completely separated before we can plan something big..."

Xiang Yu grew up with his uncle Xiang Liang, and was in awe of him from the bottom of his heart. Seeing Xiang Liang speak, although he was dissatisfied, he sat down again as he was told.

Everyone was staring at Xiang Liang, waiting for him, the pillar of the family, to make a decision.

Xiang Liang pondered for a moment, then frowned and said slowly.

"There are only two plans now. One is to ask the elders to come forward and explain the serious relationship between them to the young people in the clan. It is not that the clan refuses to divide their land and property, but that this is a conspiracy of the imperial court. Want to weaken our strength..."

Having said this, Xiang Liang couldn't help but take a deep breath, and his eyes slowly swept across the crowd.

"The other one, I, Xiang Liang, swear by my credibility in front of all the elders that I will live up to my relatives and friends in the clan in the future, and ensure that all of you can get the fields and land you deserve. Please give me more I'll have some time..."

Seeing Xiang Liang say this, several old men said one after another.

"We are all a family, how can we still not trust you, Shiro..."

After several clan elders stood up and left, Xiang Yu, with a sullen face, punched the cases in front of him, and the cases were instantly broken into two pieces.

"These short-sighted old dogs, I wish I could kill them with one punch!"

Xiang Liang also lost the smile on his face just now.

"Yu'er, don't be impatient and impulsive. People's hearts are greedy. This is inevitable. Besides, to plan big things, you need to rely on the power of these idiots——"

Xiang Yu then nodded solemnly.

"Uncle, don't worry, Yu knows the importance. It's only because Ying Zheng is too cunning..."