Chapter 115 The First Emperor’s Personal Secretary

Author: March

Chapter 115 The First Emperor’s Personal Secretary

Xia Wuji frowned and came out...

The reason why I came here specifically to talk about it was mainly for the health of the First Emperor, and at the same time, it also gave Zhao Si something to know.

Zhao Si is now in the Emperor's heart, and being close to the First Emperor can make the First Emperor feel happy, which is a good thing.

I'm just afraid that this kid will be arrogant because of his favor, and that he will offend the First Emperor. Losing closeness to Zhao Si is the second most important thing. If this offends the First Emperor's mood, that's a big deal.

Obviously... Zhao Si understood Xia Wuji's subtext.

But even so, Zhao Si was still frightened. Fortunately, with the gentle soothing of the maid, he suppressed his restless emotions.

A moment later, Zhao Si, refreshed and full of energy, stood up and went straight to his farmland.

The fifteen hectares of fields are currently planted with almost all the crops in Da Qin, including all vegetables and grains.

Because it had just been planted not long ago and there were still no buds sprouting, Zhao Si was not in a hurry and just patrolled the fields as usual. During this period, he kept the aura of raw jade at full power.

There are still officials busy in the fields, ready to weed and remove insects and monitor the growth. Zhao Si cultivates the land for food, so of course he must pay attention to it.

If it was just for farming, then Zhao Si would definitely not be able to make ends meet with such an army. But fortunately, Zhao Si was the head of the family. There was no need to explain to others. Even if the farming officials had doubts, they did not dare to question Zhao Si's decision.

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"What is grown here... is the future of Great Qin!" After patrolling the cultivated land for nearly an hour, taking care of every corner of the fifteen hectares of fields, Zhao Si appeared on the ridge and said

A long sigh.

Right now, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn are just appetizers. When the vegetables in your own fields are harvested and spread around the world as seed crops, that will be the real event.

After the inspection, drive back...

After dinner, he fell asleep peacefully under the service of the maids.

Until the next day, Zhao Si got up early and went straight to the doctor's office to do the lighting ceremony. After the lighting ceremony, he went straight to the palace.

At present, the First Emperor had just finished his breakfast and had not long sat down in front of the table.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Si, see you!" Zhao Si bowed and saluted before entering and accompanying him.

"Look at these..." The First Emperor glanced at Zhao Si. Xia Wuji was right. This boy was indeed lovable. His aura full of vigor and youth could easily infect those around him.

Zhao Si immediately turned sideways and took over a large pile of bamboo slips pushed over by the First Emperor. It was such a large pile that it formed a hill on top of the desks.

Zhao Si heard the news and opened the memorial. They were all memorials from officials from various places regarding the listing of three new grains.

There are those who sing praises of virtue, those who directly call it auspiciousness, and some who want to offer other auspiciousness. Of course, most of them ask the court for more grain.

As time goes by, news of the production of three new grains with yields of up to 1,000 kilograms per mu has gradually spread throughout the world.

Of course, only the nobles or the government had first-hand information. Most Guizhou leaders only vaguely knew that Xu Fu's fleet had returned and brought auspiciousness with it.

They didn't even know that it was not Xu Fu who came back, but Zhao Si.

"Now that new grains are produced and the world is at peace, how should we prepare the seeds of the three new grains?" asked the First Emperor.

"Sweet potato seeds can be planted more closely in areas with poor production. This stuff consumes more land. If there are already good fields with water channels, there is no need to promote them too much. Excessive promotion may be counterproductive. However, some corn can be allocated from various places.

Potatoes are relatively cold-resistant and can be widely planted in the Northeast, which is enough for living people." Zhao Si said.

The First Emperor nodded and then motioned for Zhao Si to sit down.

"This is the report of each county's grain payment last year. In these days, you can come up with a charter and distribute it to the localities." The First Emperor pointed to the shelf full of bamboo slips piled aside and said.

Zhao Si is most familiar with the characteristics of the three new grains. Professional matters must be left to professional people. After all, it is impossible for Zhao Si to do nothing and just follow around.

Zhao Si immersed himself in hard work, and during this period, he did not forget to turn on the halo of raw jade to surround the First Emperor.

The First Emperor continued to deal with government affairs.

"Find Nanyang's memorial from last year..."

While Zhao Si was working, the First Emperor asked Zhao Si more than once to look for documents and books.

This is how we deal with government affairs. We must not only look at the current government affairs, but also compare them with previous memorials, so that we can see the subtle clues.

Zhao Si never tired of this, and while handling the tasks assigned to him by the First Emperor, he also acted as the First Emperor's personal secretary.

"Naga in the Northeast can be considered within the territory of Great Qin... a black land!" Zhao Si sighed.

Unfortunately, that place is too cold, so cold that it can really freeze people to death. Potatoes can be grown there, but without effective cold protection conditions, it is still not suitable for large-scale gatherings of humans.

"The development of this place is more difficult than that of Baiyue. As long as malaria is cured in Baiyue, it won't be a big problem. This place will have to wait until cotton and coal are put into use." Zhao Si sighed.

There is not much frozen soil within Da Qin's territory now, and the area further east and north has not yet been occupied.

"We can allocate more potatoes here, and we can barely use them as food rations."

"The yield per mu of this land is only eighty kilograms?" Zhao Si was secretly stunned.

"The population is not large, the land is barren and barren, so please spread more sweet potato seeds."

"Guanzhong is full of fertile soil and fertile farmland. Just put some symbolic corn, potato and sweet potato seeds. In addition to planting corn and wheat in rotation, there is no need to put more effort into promoting sweet potatoes and potatoes, which is a waste of good fertile land."

"The grain output in central Sichuan is actually two hundred kilograms! There is Dujiangyan...then it's okay!"

This was the first time that Zhao Si came into contact with the production details of various places. Theoretically speaking, these data would not be open to the public without the help of the Sangong and Jiuqing.

Zhao Si, a small minister, as the personal secretary of the First Emperor, could check at will, which made Zhao Si never tired of it.

Compared with those ancient books, these grain collection and government affairs reports from various places record the most authentic data and current situation of the Qin Dynasty.

The First Emperor called Zhao Si from time to time and asked Zhao Si to find the books and memorials he needed. Zhao Si would devote himself to recording and reading data after finishing his busy work.

Although this is not the most accurate data for Da Qin at present, it is already the most complete data that can be found at this stage.

It is worth mentioning that during this journey, every time Zhao Si looked for memorials and books for the First Emperor as required, he would take the time to write down the layout and order of the memorials and books.

Perhaps it was because of the aura of uncut jade. After a morning passed, Zhao Si was clumsy at first, even requiring the First Emperor to wait for a while to find the corresponding documents. But now, the First Emperor only needs to speak, and Zhao Si can give the required memorial in an instant.

turn up.

It is obvious that Zhao Si has invested and begun to adapt to the position of the First Emperor's personal secretary.

The First Emperor looked at Zhao Si who was working hard with a smile on his face. Zhao Si's greatest advantage was that he was discerning and knowledgeable. Although he had no foundation in many things, he was willing to learn and learned quickly.

If Zhao Si is really a piece of cake, then no matter how close the First Emperor is to Zhao Si, he will still let Zhao Si hold a halberd at the palace gate and act as a personal guard.

"Your Majesty, it's already noon, do you need some food?" Zhao Si was busy for a long time, until he groaned slightly in his stomach. When he looked up, he saw that the sun was reaching the zenith.

After hearing this, the First Emperor put down his writing brush, raised his head and forgot to glance at the sky. He felt really hungry in his stomach, and nodded and said, "Take him with you!"

Zhao Gao, who had been waiting outside the door like a transparent man, bowed and saluted upon hearing the sound, and led Zhao Si straight to the palace where the meals were served.

"Please, Minister Zhao..." Zhao Gao led the way, speaking softly, with no emotion audible.

Not only that, Zhao Gao also thoughtfully explained to Zhao Si the food and drinks that the First Emperor liked to eat on the way, and also talked about many of the First Emperor's habits, which made Zhao Si somewhat uncomfortable.

In fact, theoretically speaking, Zhao Si stole Zhao Gao's job.

For example, organizing official documents, including preparing meals for the First Emperor, etc...

However, Zhao Gao did not show any emotion and instead gave everything to him, which surprised Zhao Si.

There is no need to go into too much detail about Zhao Gao in history. Zhao Si was not stupid and sweet. While writing down the precautions Zhao Gao said, he laughed with Zhao Gao with a smile on his face.

But if you think about it carefully, Meng Yi once wrote a letter to execute Zhao Gao, and Zhao Gao did not see any disrespect to Meng Yi.

Zhao Si doesn't like Zhao Gao and knows that Zhao Gao is not a good person, but Zhao Si knows that Zhao Gao is definitely not stupid.

"I always feel uneasy and kindhearted..." Under preconception, Zhao Si was wary of all Zhao Gao's actions.

The most important thing is that there are different opinions about the death of the First Emperor in Shaqiu. Some people even suggested that Zhao Gao was the mastermind behind the scenes. Although Zhao Si did not believe that the First Emperor could be tricked by Zhao Gao, it is still heart-wrenching for a man like Zhao Gao, who has been infamous for thousands of years, to be alive.

It's hard to think about it.

Walking to the palace kitchen, the two of them were waiting for their meal.

Zhao Gao also introduced to Zhao Si the responsibilities and positions in the palace in a gentle voice, just like giving Zhao Si an induction training, which was full of details.

When the food in the palace was ready, Zhao Si picked up the food and went to the First Emperor with Zhao Gao.

"Your Majesty, please have a meal!" Zhao Si bowed and saluted, cleared the table, and then served the meals one by one.

"Back off!"

The First Emperor waved his hand, and Zhao Gao immediately bowed and accepted the order, silently retreating to the door. Zhao Si heard the sound and wanted to withdraw, but was waved by the First Emperor to stay.

"Sit down and eat together!" The First Emperor looked at Zhao Si with a playful smile on his face.

After hearing this, Zhao Si had to sit down and eat with the First Emperor. In fact, Zhao Si did not want to be so provocative, but maybe it was the First Emperor's bad taste?

In short, Zhao Si and Zhao Gao, one retreated outside the door and the other stayed inside to eat together, so that Zhao Si always felt that Zhao Gao's gaze was glaring as if he was right behind him.

The First Emperor glanced at Zhao Si, who was sitting upright, and said nothing more. He just enjoyed the meal quietly.

Putting aside everything else, Zhao Si's business ability has improved quite quickly, and indeed, as Xia Wuji said, his mood will be much better after Zhao Si is by his side.

His mental state has also improved a lot. At least after the fatigue of the previous morning, the First Emperor should be exhausted now.
To be continued...