In the past, Duke Wen of Qin went out to hunt and captured the black dragon, which was the auspiciousness of its water virtue.

The people of Qin advocated black, from princes and nobles to ordinary people, and even servants, all wore black clothes.

Even the decoration style of the court is different from the magnificent magnificent of other countries, mainly in black tones.

Ying Zheng was dressed in black, with a gold-wire embroidered collar and a dark red waist. He sat on the throne.

There were hundreds of officials in the hall, led by Lu Buwei and Xiong Qi.

Lu Buwei is 54 years old this year, but his hair is not dyed with frost, his eyes are narrow and his eyebrows are thick, and his face is harsh.

Xiong Qi is 33 years old this year. He is tall and straight, with a face like a jade crown, bright eyes and a spirited manner, and a gentle demeanor.

Lu Buwei walked out and saluted Ying Zheng, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, the old minister has recently obtained two new disciples and guests, and I think it will be a success for my great Qin Dynasty for hundreds of years."

A success for a hundred generations?

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers looked at each other.

Ying Zheng's interest was also stolen, "Father Zhong, how talented can he achieve the achievements of the Qin Dynasty for hundreds of generations?"

"One person's name is Zheng Guo, a water craftsman who is proficient in water-patterned mountains and rivers; the other person's name is Gongshu Qiu, who is the contemporary leader of the Gongshu family, the arts family."

Ying Zheng had heard this name and pronounced it: "The Mohist government walks on wood and stone; the bronze mouth opens, and you have to ask Gongshu."

"Yes, it is the public transport agency that is as famous as the Mohist organs."

"The hydraulic workers and institutions... Could it be that Zhong's father wants to build water conservancy?"

Lu Buwei straightened his back, stroking his beard with one hand and holding his other hand behind him, "That's right. Since Shang Jun's legislation, our Qin State has been strong, and the six countries have gradually weakened. The ancient kings of all dynasties have not forgotten their ambition to come out of the east in order to unify the world.

Our Great Qin army was the best in the world, with a total of more than 400,000. However, the result was not satisfactory with Qiang Zhao.

In the Battle of Changping, the national strength of Qin and Zhao countries was almost exhausted and they were defeated. In the battle of Handan, it was difficult to conquer the logistics, and it became the name of Xinling. It can be seen that if we want to start the war of unification, our Qin State still has no strength to catch it.

The water engineer Zheng Guo offered a plan to build an irrigation canal, which could make Guanzhong a fertile ground and greatly enhance our country's national strength."

Ying Zheng nodded after hearing this, "Irrigate the entire Guanzhong is indeed a feat."

Lu Buwei continued his words: "Even if the Qin State is in full force, it will take ten years to complete, but with the help of the Gongshusband, it should be twice the result with half the effort. The old minister specially recommended these two people to the king."

"These two people entered the hall."

The two of them walked into the hall. Gong Shuqiu was thin and extremely smart. His entire left arm was made of bronze mechanical hands, which looked a little cunning.

Zheng Guo had heavy traces of wind and rain on his face, his hands were rough, and he was holding a scroll.

The two walked to the front of the hall and leaned over—

"Grass people in Zheng State, pay homage to the king."

"The people who have given up their enemies will be defeated, and pay homage to the king."

"Don't give me a gift. Zheng State, Zhong's father said that you can make my Guanzhong fertile land?"

Zheng Guo sent out the scroll in his hand, and the two waiters took it and unfolded it in front of the hall.

The scroll was written in silk and was huge in size. After it was unfolded, the two waiters stood on both sides of the hall.

Zheng was not frightened and used his fingers to draw the pattern, "Look at it, the Jing River and Luo River are the land in Guanzhong, with a vast territory. However, due to the lack of water, the fields were barren. The people were cultivated all year round, but they were still hungry and killed.

The strategy of Zheng State was to start 25 miles southwest of Yunyang County, Yongzhou, and dig Jing River. It was a canal from Dihukou, Xishan, Zhongshan, and pass through Jingyang, Sanyuan, Gaoling, Lintong, Fuping, Pucheng, and eastward to Luoshui. More than 300 miles were used to irrigate the fields, use the water of filling the turbidity, and irrigate the land of marsh. Within a few years, the fields were full of sight, and the turbidity belonged to the connected ones. From the place where the hazel thorns were everywhere, the river of japonica rice was everywhere, and Guanzhong was fertile, Qin was able to be prosperous and powerful, and achieved success for hundreds of generations."

Ying Zheng looked at the long painting and couldn't help but ask: "How manpower and material resources will it take to build such a long canal?"

Zheng Guo honestly replied: "It takes at least ten years, and the strong civilians must not be less than 200,000."

If he really followed this standard, the Qin State could not do anything within ten years, so he could only focus on building the canal. Ying Zheng pondered for a moment and looked at Gongshu Qiu, "Gongshu Qiu, my father said that your mechanism can make the canal repair work twice the result with half the effort."

Gongshu Qiu used his machine to stroke his beard and was very confident, "Haha, king, it's not the boast of the people. According to the words of the water workers, I can shorten the construction period to within five years."

"oh?"

"Please show our public-transportation mechanism."

"allow."

"Dong~Dong~Dong--"

With a series of dull steps, four strong men with wide arms and round waists carried a cauldron and placed it on the ground.

Several more people pushed an unidentified object into the hall.

Gong Shuqiu walked to the next to the cube and pressed it with his machine a few times. After a harsh metal friction sound, a wheel appeared at the bottom of the cube, and a giant claw stretched out from above.

If Lu Yan is here, he will definitely scream: Damn it! Excavator!

"This tripod weighs a thousand pounds. I, I, Ichiro, only need to control it by myself. Raising this tripod is easy to lift it." Gong Shuqiu sat in the middle of the organ beast. With his control, the excavator's bucket incorporated the feet of the tripod and slowly raised it.

All the officials widened their eyes, Lu Buwei smiled, and Ying Zheng gently stroked his palms.

Gongshuqiu was very satisfied with everyone's reaction and said proudly: "Our Gongshu master's domineering mechanism is for the sake of war. It is easy to break the ground on the battlefield, whether it is digging trenches, casting camps, or even breaking the enemy's city gates. It is no problem to build a small long channel."

Zheng Guo was expressionless and was scolding Han Fei in his heart: After all, why didn’t you calculate it? Isn’t it because I have to delay Qin’s pace from the east? Isn’t it going to take my life?

Lu Buwei spoke again: "The king, the old minister has asked the Grand Historian to divine auspicious day, and the grain in the country will be settled by the Ministry of Justice. Zheng State will continue to measure and draw the construction drawings. Gongshuqiu will make the organ beasts. It will be prepared to train a group of people who control the organ beasts. In less than a few months, the Changqu will be started."

Ying Zheng naturally put down his hand with his hands, and praised him: "If Zhongfu does things, I will naturally feel at ease. Building Changqu is of great importance, and I will also need to pay more money for Zhongfu."

"For our Qin State's plan, share the worries of the king." After Lu Buwei said that, he leaned over and retreated.

At this time, the young mansion, who specializes in managing the palace, stood up, "King, the unified examination was completed yesterday, and those who passed the examination should be assigned to the palace to serve in various places. However, the first-class and second-class examination personnel were detained by the king. I wonder what is the important matter?"

"I have already seen the works of the unified examination yesterday. The calligraphy of the first and second-class examiners are good. I asked them to stay in the palace for a few more days. After serving the teacher, it is not too late to distribute it again."

The officials were a little surprised and there was a little talk in private.

"teacher?"

"What teacher?"

The young mansion asked, "When will the king worship whom he is a teacher, and where is this person now?"

"I went to Korea before to pay homage to the teacher. I believe you have heard of his name. His name is Lu Yan."

Lu Yan?

Oh no, I have to call him Lu Zi now. Of course I have heard of this name Shaofu.

He frowned, "The king collected ancient texts and books from various counties in the past few days, for Lu Zi?"

"Yes, sir love these things. This is a gift I gave to sir. In addition, he will go to Xianyang today, and I will go out of the city to greet you ten miles away!"

Lu Buwei's slightly closed eyes suddenly opened.

"What?"

"Master, no!"

"Although Lu Yan is famous, he is just a child. This ceremony is too much."

Xiong Qi saw the reactions of everyone in the hall, and then secretly glanced at Ying Zheng, and his eyes were exactly opposite each other.

Forehead--

He stepped out, "I think it would be better if Lu Zi really came to Xianyang and greeted him ten miles away."
Chapter completed!