Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 164 Fusu is frustrated

"Doctor, stop reading."

As Han Shui read out page after page, the lives of the women passed away between the lines.

Many people were already crying.

Who doesn’t have a daughter?

Every family has a woman.

Thinking of their own children who died in childbirth, the mothers almost fainted.

It turns out that it wasn't that their child had a bad fate, but that he lost his life because he gave birth too early.

Han Shui closed the book silently, his eyes red.

The Xianyang magistrate also stood aside silently, and only when no one was paying attention would he quietly turn his head and wipe the corner of his eyes with his sleeve.

"This booklet only counts the area around Xianyang City. Time is tight, so other places are not counted."

"Of course, these have already shown that premature childbearing is harmful to women and detrimental to the population growth of our Qin State."

"Today, the Right Prime Minister proposed that the King issue an order to change the marriage age for women."

"It is indeed a blessing for the women of Qin."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Right Prime Minister."

The people excitedly bowed in the direction of Xianyang Palace to express their gratitude.

It was a long time before they left.

This royal decree from Xianyang City was quickly spread to other areas.

Also brought along was the book of medical statistics collected in Xianyang.

For a time, the people of Qin were filled with grief.

It turns out that this is how my child died.

Afterwards, he bowed deeply in the direction of Xianyang.

I believe that in the future, the number of Qin women who die due to being difficult will be much less.

At this time, Yao Jia and Dun Ruo returned to Xianyang.

Brought back good news for Ying Zheng.

"Good good."

"Thank you for your hard work, my dear ministers."

"Serving the King is a daunting task for me."

"My two beloved ministers, please go back and rest for now. We will discuss this matter at court tomorrow morning."

"promise."

When Yao Jia left Zhangtai Palace, Fusu looked at his happy father.

"Father, did the King of Qi really surrender voluntarily?"

Ying Zheng glanced at his eldest son.

"You three, hand the memorial to your eldest brother and go get some rest."

"promise."

Zigao, Ronglu and Qiang got up and left.

Fusu looked at the memorials on his brothers' desks.

I shouldn't ask now.

"Finish dealing with the memorial and go find your teacher."

After saying this, Ying Zheng lowered his head and began to handle government affairs.

Fusu looked here and there and could only deal with these political affairs first.

"Ah."

Zhang Yuanqing took the letter from Ada's hand and couldn't help sneezing.

"My Lord, how about I ask a doctor to take a look?"

Zhang Yuanqing's hand trembled as he took the letter.

"What are you looking at? I'm fine. Someone must be talking about me behind my back. Go away, do your own thing and don't bother me."

After saying that, he lowered his head and began to open the letter, leaving Ada with a dark head.

This was transmitted from the Qing Dynasty.

Zi Tu once again led a caravan into Baiyue.

This time I brought a lot of things that the Baiyue people liked, and the transaction went smoothly.

However, the Baiyue people were still xenophobic and would only trade with him and leave immediately after the transaction.

Zhang Yuanqing carefully looked at every word written by Zi Tu, thought for a moment, and began to reply.

Just as I finished writing the reply, Fusu walked in.

"I met the teacher."

"sit."

"What's going on here?"

Seeing that Fusu was not in high spirits, Zhang Yuanqing became curious.

Why does this child look like this today?

Was he being scolded by the king?

Fusu looked up and glanced at his teacher, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

"Teacher, Fusu has been inconsiderate today."

"Talk about it."

Fusu calmly recounted what happened in Zhangtai Palace today.

Zhang Yuanqing nodded after hearing this.

"Do you know where you went wrong?"

Seeing that his teacher had no intention of blaming him, Fusu felt even more guilty.

"Fusu shouldn't have spoken to my father about the king of Qi in front of his brothers."

"Do you know why?"

"Teacher, my father is establishing a queen, and Fusu is the eldest son. My father intends to train Fusu, but some of what Fusu has learned cannot be taught to my brothers."

"Just like today, you brothers don't need to know what the king is thinking, and Fusu shouldn't talk about this in front of you brothers."

Zhang Yuanqing nodded.

It is a good thing that this child is friendly to the other brothers, but after all, the king has different expectations of them, so there are some things that need to be paid attention to.

"You should know that the king has different expectations of you than of other princes."

"You have been brought up by the king since you were young, assisting him in handling state affairs."

"The king has also placed all of your brothers under your care, and he never interferes."

"You should understand the profound meaning behind this, the king's love and care for you."

Fusu lowered his head. He knew clearly what his teacher said, and that was why he felt guilty for his slip of the tongue today.

"Alright, the king doesn't blame you, so why are you acting like this?"

"You've done very well. It's a good thing that you know how to take care of your brothers. Even if you don't say it, you should be more careful sometimes."

"Don't talk too much about things they shouldn't learn. You have to strike the right balance. If they don't know how to do it, just learn more from the king."

"When you return, sort out the affairs of state that the King has assigned to you four brothers daily and see how theirs differ from yours."

"Fusu has made note of it."

"Sit down and tell me the question you asked the king today."

"Teacher, does the King of Qi really want to surrender to Qin?"

Zhang Yuanqing smiled.

"You should first consider the King of Qi, and then compare the disparity between Qin and Qi. Then consider the fate of the rulers of Han, Zhao, Wei, and Chu."

"Shangqing Dunruo has practiced with Qi State frequently and knows a great deal about the King of Qi and Qi State. Now that Shangqing Dunruo has returned to Xianyang, you should visit him more often to seek his advice."

"promise."

After Fusu left, Zhang Yuanqing handed the letter he had just written to Ada and asked him to pass it on to Qing.

As the days passed, before the autumn harvest, the Daqin Academies in various places were completed, and Xianyang quickly selected teachers and sent them to various places.

Li Si, Feng Quji, Meng Tian and others who went to the Supervisory Academy to siege the city also returned to the court one after another.

At the first morning court session after everyone returned, Zhang Yuanqing met many people he hadn't seen for a long time.

I almost didn't recognize any of them.

Fortunately, I am in poor health, otherwise it would be too miserable for me to be like them.

Look at how black Li Si and Feng Quji are, with only two rows of white teeth left.

And Meng Yi, such a tough and handsome man, now he is almost as black as charcoal, so rough.

Zhang Yuanqing couldn't help but touch his face. Fortunately, fortunately, my face was saved.

When the king rewarded everyone in turn, everyone was happy.

At this moment, the king issued another royal decree.

Order Wang Wan to return to the court.

It has been several years since Wang Wan was sent to govern the old Zhao area.

The old Zhao land has been so peaceful in recent years thanks to the dedicated efforts of Wang Wan and others.

This time when King Zhao Wang Wan returns to the court, the positions of other people will also have to be moved.

When the morning court ended, Zhang Yuanqing was not in a hurry to leave. Instead, he took the initiative to step forward and invited Li Si and others to join him.

"The Right Prime Minister is still handsome and graceful."

Looking closer, Li Si's face looked even rougher.

Zhang Yuanqing felt a little reluctant.

"Brother Li, you've worked hard on building the academy. Please take care of your health and don't overwork yourself."

Li Si smiled, feeling very touched by the concern from the right prime minister.

"Thank you for your concern, Right Prime Minister. I am deeply grateful."

"Brother Li, you are too polite. The Prime Minister of Qi will come to Qin in a few days, and I need you to share the king's worries."