Mythical Qin: I, Gao Yao, will never be a eunuch!

"General, heading to the southern border?"

After hearing Gao Yao's words, Kong Gang also had an incredible look on his face. During the battle with Tuan, Kong Gang had already admired Gao Yao very much. Gao Yao even saved Kong Gang in the chaos. Even if Gao Yao did not take action, Kong Gang's life might not be in danger, but the favor was there. Before meeting Gao Yao, Kong Gang was just a basic soldier.

Before they parted ways, Gao Yao had expressed his intention to recruit Kong Gang, and even prepared a sum of money for Kong Gang to settle his family. This is how Kong Gang followed him to Pei County.

"I have just been appointed as the Nanhai Wei, with the title of Fifth Great Officer. The affairs of the southern border cannot be delayed. Don't delay your trip. Tomorrow, come to my mansion to get food to take home and settle your family. You need to be careful in your selection. Do you understand?"

"Here"

After hearing Gao Yao's words, Erniu did not delay. As for Kong Gang, he continued to stay with Gao Yao. After all, Kong Gang's family was very simple, just a mother. Gao Yao had asked him to leave at least enough money for his mother to live comfortably for three years.

Especially after hearing that Gao Yao's current title had reached the level of the Fifth Great Officer, he was even more shocked. Before, Gao Yao became a Gongcheng, which was already considered a high title. This time when he went to Xianyang, he was first promoted to the level of Gongcheng according to his previous military merits, and now he has directly become a Fifth Great Officer. Although it seems that it is only the ninth level among the twenty titles of the Qin Dynasty, in fact, this level is already very high.

The Five Great Officials belonged to a higher level in the aristocracy of the Qin Dynasty and enjoyed high honor and prestige. Their status was obviously higher than that of the lower-level title holders. They were important members of the ruling class of the Qin Empire. Basically, only local rulers could enjoy this qualification. It seemed that there were twenty titles for military merit, but basically, from the seventh title onwards, it was not simply achieved by killing enemies and making meritorious deeds.

Gao Yao was able to obtain this title today, on the one hand, because he had the courage to launch a surprise attack on King Tuan's court. He was also able to successfully bring back King Tuan, and King Tuan submitted to him. A small Tuan represented nothing, and even Qin Shihuang did not take Tuan seriously. However, the more important significance was that this move greatly increased the confidence of the northern border in facing the nomadic peoples. On the other hand, it also proved that the Qin Dynasty was also capable of conquering the nomadic peoples.

This was very important to Qin Shi Huang. He arranged a meeting, and King Tuan submitted to him and signed a surrender document. Then he asked Tuan to provide some food, cattle, sheep, and horses to prove his sincerity in surrendering.

Another point is that Gao Yao's suggestion was recognized and appreciated by Li Si. As the person with the most important status in the entire Qin Dynasty except Qin Shihuang, with Li Si's explanation, Li Mo's proposal was naturally able to win the favor of Qin Shihuang. The construction of the northern border and Mount Li has always been the most concerned thing for Qin Shihuang. Now that he can get such a positive method, Qin Shihuang is naturally happy.

The most annoying thing for Qin Shi Huang was that many people said they supported him but actually did not support him at all. The construction period was delayed again and again. It was rare for Gao Yao to take the initiative to offer a solution that could greatly reduce manpower and material resources and shorten the construction period. Qin Shi Huang naturally appreciated it and took note of Gao Yao. However, he was not qualified to meet Gao Yao yet.

Unless Gao Yao's title is promoted to the position of Zuo Shuzhang, then Gao Yao will be qualified to stand in the court, even if it is the last position.

Although Yi Xiaochuan was directly appointed as one of the Nine Ministers, his own title was new and very low. Even if Meng Tian intended to cultivate him, he would only be a high-ranking official. The biggest difference between the two was that Yi Xiaochuan had to perform formalities when he met Gao Yao, and even if Gao Yao was not the Nanhai Wei, Daqin would have arranged a corresponding position for him, and his salary and services would not be stopped, and his descendants and family members would be protected.

When Gao Yao entered the courtyard again, he saw Lu Zhi, who was cleaning the courtyard.

"Master, you are back. I greet you."

"Well, where are the servants in the mansion?"

Looking at Lu Zhi working here, Gao Yao frowned slightly. He should have servants at home, but Lu Zhi was doing it herself, which made Gao Yao somewhat dissatisfied.

"Master, these people are now reclaiming good farmland outside Pei County. The county magistrate has sent someone to inform us that each family needs to contribute manpower in order to exchange for good farmland. Master, you are not here, so I will temporarily arrange for the people in the mansion to go to work. Your identity should not be criticized by others. If there is anything wrong, please punish me."

While speaking, Lü Zhi knelt directly in front of Gao Yao. Although Gao Yao had been away for more than half a year, Lü Zhi was obviously more humble and obedient, which made Li Mo very satisfied.

"This is my transfer order. Anyone who doesn't have any other relatives can stay for now. Go and prepare a carriage. We will leave for the southern border in three days. You, Lu Su, and the woman who just moved into the backyard, do you understand?"

"Here"

Hearing Gao Yao's words, Lv Zhi was slightly startled and respectfully took the bamboo slips from Gao Yao's hand with both hands. Gao Yao went directly back to the backyard to check on Yu Shu. He still wanted to verify Yu Shu's safety with his own eyes. At this time, Lv Zhi took the bamboo slips back to the room to check them immediately, and called Lv Su directly. Lv Su was still cleaning the room just now, so naturally she didn't know that Gao Yao had returned.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Lu Su, who entered the room, looked at Lu Zhi with a somewhat surprised expression. Lu Zhi finally came to her senses at this time and placed the bamboo slips in front of Lu Su for him to check. After seeing this, Lu Su also took a breath of cold air.

"Fifth Doctor, Nanhai Wei?"

"Lv Su, now you know, I have said it before, Gao Yao is not an ordinary person. In just two years, not to mention now, even before the establishment of the Qin Dynasty, he is definitely a capable person. Alas, if father had listened to me at the beginning, he would not have ended up like this."

Lu Zhi could see that with Gao Yao's character, he could almost certainly accomplish great things. He was able to endure, be ruthless when necessary, and not be impatient. He knew how to use the power of others. He was very clear about things and was organized in his work. Such a person must be extraordinary. For Lu Zhi, choosing to be with Gao Yao was naturally not for the so-called feelings, but a disguised emotional investment. However, it is no surprise that Lu Zhi succeeded, but from the perspective of the entire Lu family, Lu Zhi also failed.