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

Encouraged by Gaoyao's reward mechanism, more and more people from the Nanyue tribe came to the city, and a county town could not afford a population of more than 500,000. More and more villages were built near the county town.

Gao Yao would encourage those who built villages and provide certain technical support in order to promote the prosperity of the entire Nanhai County. The people of Nanyue could also exchange other goods or even money through activities such as logging, reclaiming wasteland, and hunting.

Although this is still far from what Gao Yao imagined, it has already taken shape. At least the people of the Nanyue tribe know that Gao Yao is fair and just, and will not oppress the people of the Nanyue tribe, nor will it favor the Qin people. This is enough. This is why the people of the Nanyue tribe are willing to work for Gao Yao.

In addition, Qin Shihuang exempted most of the unnecessary taxes. Except for the most basic land tax, all other taxes such as head tax and corvée were exempted. This meant that the people did not have to bear the burden of other taxes.

"Although the records of the princes in the Spring and Autumn Period are not entirely credible, their changes in the royal system can be roughly verified."

"Though the records of the princes of the Spring and Autumn Period are not entirely credible, their changes in the royal system can be roughly verified..."

When Gao Yao arrived outside the school, he could hear the sound of reading from inside. Although Gao Yao was a modern man, he could recognize that it was a quotation from the Spring and Autumn Period.

The Qin Dynasty mainly read books such as the Book of Songs, the Book of History, the Book of Rites, the Book of Changes, and the Spring and Autumn Annals, and also had to learn the six arts of a gentleman. It was relatively comprehensive, and the ancients were no worse than modern people. At the same time, there were also Cangjie textbooks specifically for enlightenment. These textbooks were mainly written for the purpose of education and enlightenment.

"Lü Gong"

"You guys study on your own first, I'll do random checks later!"

"Yes, sir."

After hearing what Lu Gong said, all the students responded immediately, and Lu Gong went directly into the courtyard with Gao Yao.

"Master Nanhai, do you have something important to talk to me about?"

Although a long time had passed, Lu Gong was still dissatisfied with Gao Yao at this time, so his words seemed respectful, but in fact, the relationship was clearly divided.

"Lü Gong, thank you for your hard work during this period."

"dare not"

"Father, my husband came here specially to bring you some gifts."

At this time, Lü Zhi could naturally see that although Lü Gong was apparently obeying Gao Yao's orders, he was actually dissatisfied with Gao Yao. Lü Zhi was also trying to smooth things over.

At this time, Lu Su had already placed the wooden box he was carrying on the desk and opened it, revealing the yellowed papers inside.

"What is this?"

"paper"

"Paper?"

"Yes, it is an item used to record text. Bamboo slips are too heavy. On the contrary, paper is lighter and faster, and it does not require carving. Here is a brush made of animal hair, which is easier to write with. And this is an inkstone I made myself. When you need it, you only need to add a small amount of clean water to grind it. Lü Zhi"

"Here"

After hearing Gao Yao's instructions, Lü Zhi and Lu Su cooperated. They each took out a piece of paper. Lü Zhi was responsible for writing, while Yu Su on the side began to grind ink and then demonstrated it in front of Lu Gong.

This operation really shocked Lu Gong. In the Qin Dynasty, pens, inkstones, and inkstones actually already existed. In terms of writing materials, ink balls were already used in the Qin Dynasty. In fact, the materials were the same, but the molds were different. Gao Yao simply modified it to make it more convenient, and it was even more complementary when paired with paper.

“It’s amazing how light these papers are”

"That's right. Bind the paper into books. The knowledge and culture that used to be recorded in bamboo slips weighing hundreds of kilograms can now be recorded in less than two taels of paper, Lu Gong."

"Great kindness, great kindness!"

At this time, Lu Gong became very excited when listening to Gao Yao's words. He knew very well how heavy the bamboo slips were. If the paper was really as Gao Yao said, then Gao Yao would benefit the people of the whole world.

"Lü Gong, this thing has not yet been mass-produced, which means there are not too many of them. They will gradually become more in the future. I hope you will use them well and not waste them."

"Don't worry, I will definitely use it well. I will copy it down now..."

At this time, Lu Gong ran back to the school holding the box. Gao Yao was very depressed by this scene. For Gao Yao, whether to kill Lu Gong or not depends on the value he provides. After arriving in the southern border, Lu Zhi used some unknown method to persuade Lu Gong to help teach the students. This was naturally a good thing for Gao Yao.

After all, there is a genuine scholar teaching, which can save Gao Yao a lot of trouble.

"My lord, Zhao Tuo is here to visit you."

"Oh, okay, take the person to the mansion and wait."

"Here"

At this time, Erniu suddenly came to report that Zhao Tuo had come. This surprised Gao Yao. This was not the first time Zhao Tuo had visited. The last time Zhao Tuo had visited was after Ren Xiong left. The purpose of the visit was also to cooperate with Gao Yao. After the two sides exchanged polite words, they went back. What they said was naturally sincere cooperation.

Soon Gao Yao also returned to the mansion, and Zhao Tuo was waiting in the courtyard of the mansion.

"General, you have come a long way, and I hope you will not be offended if I can personally greet you."

"What are you talking about, Master Gao Yao? Why are you being so polite?"

"That won't do. Although the general is now temporarily taking over the position of General Ren Xiao, his title and official position are still higher than Gao Yao. The etiquette cannot be abolished."

"Hahaha, General Gao Yao is too polite."

"please......"

After some greetings, the two of them walked into the main hall. Zhao Tuo was surprised to see the eight-immortal table in the main hall.

"This is?"

"General, please take a seat. This is a small design of mine. Although it is a little against etiquette, it will make it easier for both parties to talk about things. General, do you mind?"

"No problem"

"I wonder why the general is here this time?"

"It's still about the other two counties, Lord Gao Yao. Now the Nanhai County has changed quite well, I admire it very much. However, people from Nanyue have appeared in Guilin and Xiang County and are beginning to cause trouble. His Majesty has appointed Lord Gao Yao as the Nanhai Wei to command the three counties. Now Lord Gao Yao is only in charge of Nanhai County, I'm afraid it's not appropriate."

"Is that so? I was a little careless. General, how about this, I will immediately send soldiers to suppress these troublemakers in South Vietnam?"

"If it is inconvenient for you, Lord Gao Yao, I can also send a large army to help pacify the situation."

"How can this be possible? General, you have a heavy responsibility. The safety of the entire southern border now depends on you alone. If you randomly dispatch the army because of something like this, wouldn't it be a loss of the greater for the smaller? General, rest assured, I will definitely stabilize Guilin and Xiangjun as soon as possible."