Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 127: Qing Enters Xianyang

"My Lord, there is a woman outside the door, claiming to be from the Pure Land of Bashu, and she has come to see you, my Lord."

On this day, Zhang Yuanqing had just received a letter from Zhao Gao saying that the paper mill and printing factory had been built in Hanzhong and were now preparing to recruit workers.

Just as he was about to reply to Zhao Gao, Ada came in to report.

"Qing? From Bashu?"

Zhang Yuanqing thought for a moment and knew who this person was. He felt a little curious and admiring.

"Invite someone in."

"promise."

Soon, a woman dressed as a woman came in.

"Greetings to the Right Prime Minister."

Qing followed Ada into the study, not daring to look around. He just stared at the desk in front of Zhang Yuanqing and bowed respectfully.

"Get up quickly, there aren't so many rules here."

Zhang Yuanqing took a closer look at Qing, then asked Ada to serve tea.

Seeing that the Right Prime Minister was indeed as approachable as the rumors said, Qing felt a little relieved.

"Right Prime Minister, I have come to you to seek an audience. It was the merchant Li Yuji who introduced me to you. I hope to cooperate with you like the merchant Li did."

Qing tasted the tea and spoke respectfully to Zhang Yuanqing.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing did not agree immediately, but began to think carefully.

"Has your family's caravan ever been to the land of Baiyue?"

"Never."

"If the Right Prime Minister needs it, Qing can arrange for a caravan to visit and try."

Qing thought that the Right Prime Minister would not raise this question for no reason, and perhaps this was also an opportunity for the family, so he spoke up and expressed his attitude.

"I need your family's caravan to travel to the land of Baiyue and establish relationships with the local residents."

"Of course, I can give you fifty soldiers to protect the safety of your caravan."

"You could possibly do it?"

After careful consideration, Qing replied, "Qing originally served the Right Prime Minister."

"it is good."

Zhang Yuanqing smiled. She was indeed a remarkable woman who could leave her mark in history books, with extraordinary courage and insight.

Afterwards, Zhang Yuanqing and Qing talked for a long time in the study, and Zhang Yuanqing told Qing some information about the situation in the Baiyue area.

After leaving Zhang Yuanqing's house, Qing happily brought the letter from the right prime minister and came to the Ministry of Commerce to look for Zhao Ping. Since then, the Bashu tycoon Qing reached a cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce.

After seeing Qing off, Zhang Yuanqing began to write back to Zhao Gao.

Let him arrange the printing of the college's books first.

A few days later, Li Si and Feng Quji returned to Xianyang.

He entered Zhangtai Palace to report to Ying Zheng that the construction of the branch school of Daqin Academy had been completed.

"it is good."

Ying Zheng felt relieved when he saw Li Si and Feng Quji, who were obviously thinner and darker.

I was right in choosing the right people. You two are really capable.

"Thank you for your hard work, my dear ministers. Go back and rest for a few days."

"The Right Prime Minister has already started selecting teachers for the academy. You will discuss and decide together later."

"promise."

Feeling cared for by the king, Li Si and Feng Quji felt that all the fatigue of the past few months had dissipated. After leaving Zhangtai Palace, they returned home to rest for a day, and went to Zhang Yuanqing's mansion the next day.

When Zhang Yuanqing heard Ada say that Li Si and Feng Quji had arrived, he was stunned for a moment.

Don’t these two people take a few days off?

"Please invite the two court officials in."

"promise."

Soon, Li Si and Feng Quji walked into the study.

"I've met the Prime Minister."

"Please both stand up and sit down. There's no need to be so polite."

Zhang Yuanqing asked the two to sit down.

"You've been working hard these past few months. You both have become much darker and thinner."

Personally pour a cup of tea for them both.

Li Si and Feng Quji bowed and expressed their gratitude.

"It's not hard for us to share the king's worries."

"Exactly."

Seeing that the two were in such good spirits, Zhang Yuanqing smiled.

What a great talent.

Work hard and be proactive.

"That's right, that's right. Now that the branch academy is complete, I've been thinking about who will teach there these days."

"Do you have any suggestions?"

"Why not post a notice at the Great Qin Academy and let the hundreds of families choose the right person? Once the Right Prime Minister has made his decision, we will send someone over."

Li Si thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Yes, I also think this is feasible."

Feng Quji said, "When we returned, Eunuch Zhao had already started printing books. Once these teachers arrive, we can start recruiting students."

"Let's do it this way. Brother Li and Brother Feng will still need to take care of this matter."

Li Si and Feng Quji were delighted to hear the Right Prime Minister address them in this manner. They stood up and bowed, "Right Prime Minister, you are very polite. We will definitely see to it."

"Please sit down, both of you. There is no need for this."

Ever since he was promoted to the right prime minister, even Li Si no longer called him Brother Zhang. Zhang Yuanqing felt a little helpless, but he also understood.

"Brother Li, we are acquaintances from a humble beginning. There is no need to be so polite."

"Now we are both ministers of the king, serving the Qin State. We can just be friends in private."

"Brother Feng, I admire your talent very much. You and I can just be friends."

After hearing this, Li Si was moved and thought of his old friendship with Zhang Yuanqing.

It turned out that the recommendation of Brother Zhang by someone that day was correct.

Feng Quji was equally delighted.

It is a blessing in life to be recognized by people you admire.

After that, the three of them chatted for a long time about court affairs. Li Si and Feng Quji also talked about some interesting things in Hanzhong before leaving Zhang Yuanqing's house.

On the second day, Li Si and Feng Quji went to Daqin Academy to discuss with the teachers from various schools about selecting more people to recruit students in Hanzhong.

Hundreds of schools naturally responded positively.

Within five days, the names of suitable personnel were given to Li Si and Feng Quji.

Zhang Yuanqing, along with Li Si and Feng Quji, summoned all the people on the list. After confirming that everything was correct, Li Si and Feng Quji left Xianyang with their men.

At this time in Hanzhong, since the construction of Daqin Academy, the people have been looking forward to the enrollment of students.

Many families have already prepared new clothes for their children, waiting for them to register at the college.

June passed quietly and soon entered July.

Li Si, Feng Quji and Meng Yi arranged accommodation for the teachers of the college and began to prepare for enrollment.

On July 10th, the sun was shining brightly.

The first branch of Daqin College is officially enrolling students.

"Hey, those behind, don't worry, don't join the queue."

"Do you also send your children to learn to read?"

"Of course not. My family has enrolled two people in the college. I earned some extra money, so I thought of enrolling my child in school to learn to read and write."

"Me too, but my daughter works at a paper mill and gets paid every month. I'm here today to sign up for my daughter and son."

"Your daughter wants to sign up too?"

"That's right. If my daughter can learn to read, she can work in a printing factory in the future and earn quite a bit of money every month."

"Exactly, exactly."

"I've heard that too. The work in the printing factory is simple, but it's not suitable for those who can't read."

"I've heard about that, too. I wanted to sign up, but I couldn't read, so they didn't let me go."

"Haha, you don't even have a proper name, how can someone want you?"

"What's wrong with me? What's your real name? Tell me."

"You think once our children can all learn to read, they can really become officials?"

"What are you thinking? Your child doesn't even know how many words he can recognize."

"What are you talking about? What's wrong with my child? If he dares not study hard, I will beat him to death."

The people who were registering were chattering away. In front of the college gate, the teachers had already sat down at their desks and began to carefully record the names of every student who came to register.

"Brother Feng, have Eunuch Zhao's books been printed yet?"

Li Si looked at the long line and felt proud.

This is all thanks to someone.