After finishing speaking, without saying anything more, Zheng Guo entered Qin with the mission of weakening Qin. Although the canal has not yet been built, Qin State has invested a lot of people and material resources in the canal.
Regarding the future of the canal, if Zheng could not guarantee it, not only would the King of Qin not agree, but even the State of Qin would not agree. It would be a great grace to allow Zheng to continue to build the canal here.
With one hand gently placed on his side, Zheng Guo's body still bowed deeply, and Li Si stood silently on one side.
"A few months ago, there were hundreds of thousands of people on the canal. As a water engineer of the Shui family, Zheng Guo's mission was to control the water. King Qin's ambition was so great that Zheng Guo could not repay it. He vowed again that the canal would be built before next winter!"
Finally, after an unknown amount of time, Zheng Guo, who had been working on the canal for a long time, suddenly collapsed on the ground, and then struggled to stand half-kneeling, with his hands arched, and tears streaming down his face. , with a look full of sadness.
He said deeply, turned his head slightly, and looked at the table not far away to one side, where there were a large number of silk pictures, which were the foundation of the entire canal fortification. In words, he bowed to Zhou Qing again.
"Your relatives and family members don't have to worry. If South Korea dares to make any changes, one day, when the Qin Kingdom is under the rule, the South Korean royal family will have to pay a heavier price."
"Zheng Guo, have a good rest these two days, take the pills, and return to the shogunate as soon as possible!"
Since the Zhou Dynasty's patriarchal system has been in existence, it has affected many Xia states. Otherwise, hundreds of vassal states would not have had frequent wars since the Spring and Autumn Period. They ranged from as large as a vassal state to as small as a family, and they were deeply involved.
Zheng Guo has such a mentality, which is purely human nature. However, when human nature conflicts with the power of karma, it will become a huge constraint. He pointed a finger, and a mysterious female force penetrated Zheng Guo's body, helping Zheng Guo. It quickly restores vitality and energy.
He glanced at Li Si, then turned around and left the tent. The Jingyang County Magistrate and Yan Lingji behind him also left immediately, leaving Li Si and Zheng Guo in the silent tent.
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"Sir, it's been half a month since we arrived here, and it seems that no knight-errant swordsman from the Kanto countries has appeared."
On the high hillsides on both sides of the Jingshui River Valley, Zhou Qing was watching a group of people not far away building a medicine house courtyard. Speaking of which, it was his own suggestion. To build the canal, more than half a million people were recruited.
Distributed between the entire Jingshui River and Luoshui River, the Jingshui River Valley and adjacent areas are the most numerous. For the entire river canal, this is the core area. The people are hard-pressed and health is scattered. In addition, there are now more than two It hasn't rained for months, which is even more unbearable for some people.
In this regard, Zhou Qing did not do much. He only gave suggestions to Li Si, the chief minister of the river canal, to let some relatively weak people improve the hygiene of the canal fortifications to reduce the occurrence of diseases, sent letters to Jingyang and Xianyang, and dispatched doctors.
According to the responses from Jingyang and Xianyang, doctors arrived soon. Zhou Qing admired this very much. Looking from a high position, the entire Jingshui River Valley area was filled with endless tent areas piled up in darkness.
A large number of people were mobilized to continuously build channels at key locations in the river canals, vigorously tamping the channels, and bullock carts walked inside, transporting all kinds of sand and gravel. There were even some women and children mixed in, constantly transporting rivers. Food and water were provided to support the progress of the canal.
"Nothing is better. I received documents from Xianyang two days ago. The Yin Yang family and Mr. Gai Nie's group have made quite a fortune, capturing and killing dozens of rangers."
After going through the events of Yewang, Xinzheng, and Sanchuan, if there were still some blind swordsmen coming here, then Zhou Qing would be extremely surprised. No one came here, and he would be able to gain some peace and continue his practice.
Looking at the enchanting Yan Lingji beside him, after staying by his side for so long, he seems to have experienced a hint of the mystery of tranquility. There is a hint of pure tranquility in every gesture, mixed with a strong sense of charm, and a slightly extraordinary temperament.
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In view of the large number of people here, Yan Lingji did not take her out for a walk, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. She raised her head and looked at the sun above her head. It was summer and it was getting hotter.
During the past two days, there were many people suffering from heat stroke during the canal works. More and more people gathered in the shady areas of the river valley. All in all, there had been no rain for nearly three months.
With a faint purple light in his eyes, he looked into the distance. There, the people around the Jingshui River Valley who had not been drafted were working in the fields to harvest crops. Men, women, old and children were among them. It was so lively, no less than the canal fortifications.
The summer harvest day is a major event for the entire Qin State, and it is also the same for the countries in Guandong. All government officials enter the village, all government vehicles are requisitioned, and they drive to pavilions, pavilions, and li.
On the field road, there is a continuous stream of wheat oxcarts loaded with loads like hills. The golden wheat fields disappear one by one in the boundless wilderness under the scorching heat. It is much busier and faster than the busy harvesting of wheat in summer in previous years.
"Uncle Master, the doctors from Jingyang County will arrive today. The doctors from Xianyang will be a little later, but they will arrive here the day after tomorrow at the latest."
Looking around, I watched the old Qin people harvesting in the fertile fields of Guanzhong around the river canal. It was good to bring back carts of grain, but judging from the weather, it would not be a good thing for summer planting if such a drought continues, especially now.
The canal has not been repaired yet.
Not long after, Xu Shou came from a distance, walked up to him, bowed down, and quickly responded to Zhou Qing. These days, although he has not captured the knight-errant swordsman, the young uncle has done a lot.
The hygiene of the entire Jingshui River Valley has been improved, and the tents have been placed in a more comfortable and ventilated location. Drinking water in summer must be boiled before drinking, although this has caused a lot of complaints.
But after the 57th day, it seemed that the number of people suffering from sudden illness had indeed decreased a lot. For this reason, Li Si, the Prime Minister of Hequ, worked hard to implement Zhou Qing's suggestions. No matter when and where, the power of the people is always extremely precious.
"Xushou, how long has it been since the last rain in Xianyang?"
Looking at the old Qin people on the fertile fields in the distance, they have finished harvesting wheat, which is to prepare for summer planting. They will only have to wait for heavy rain to be completed. However, as the gods merge with the heaven and earth, they can feel the heat everywhere.
After whispering, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a lavender mysterious light spread all over his body. He pinched the seal with both hands, and wonderful textures emerged, turning into thousands of stars rising and falling, displaying the magical power of knowing the future tribulations.
This magical power can give a glimpse into the future. The specific things may not be deduced yet, but simple celestial phenomena are not a problem. A mysterious aura swayed from Zhou Qing's body, and the seals he pinched with his hands became faster and faster, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.
Deep in his eyes, there are strange images rising and falling.
"It must have been almost three months. Strangely enough, there hasn't been a single rain in Xianyang, and there hasn't been a single rain in the Jingshui area either!"
When Xu Shou heard the sound, he didn't know what it meant, but after thinking about it carefully, he responded. He looked at the movements of the young master uncle, without saying much, and there was no other movement. He just looked at the young master uncle with a pair of bright eyes.
Moving Seal.
Although I don't know what kind of Taoist method it is, it is obvious that I can't use it now.
"Summer disasters occur and severe droughts continue."
"Xushou, take my order and go to the area in the middle of the river immediately. Go and see His Excellency Yin Yang Family Dong Jun and ask him to do astrology. If it is as I said, then go directly back to Xianyang and report this situation to the king.
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Having glimpsed a corner of the future, I spent a lot of energy and energy. I took a deep breath, clasped my hands together, gathered all the visions in my body, and immediately turned my body to look at Xu Shou, who was waiting quietly on one side.
It is really unexpected that the trend of no rainfall in the past three months will continue to spread. If so, summer planting will be extremely difficult. Except for those with ditches around the fields, all other fields will be affected by the disaster.
With a solemn expression, he looked directly at Xu Shou.
Although this deduction is based on my own observation, it is better to be cautious in such important matters. If Dongjun Yanfei's deduction is the same as mine, it will be fine. As for the Fengchang divination practitioners in Xianyang, don't count on them.
"Xushou is going now!"
Hearing Zhou Qing's words, Xu Shou was suddenly shocked. Could it be that the young master was deducing the celestial phenomena just now, but the Taoist scripture pavilion inheritance does not seem to have such means.
Summer disasters have occurred and severe droughts have continued. Since it is a severe drought, it is not just a few months. It is very likely that it will last for half a year or even a year, or even longer.
A severe drought means a catastrophe, and a catastrophe means the possibility of chaos! Immediately, without hesitation, he left the Jingshui River Valley and headed towards the middle section of the east. Compared with the celestial derivation of the young master's uncle, Dong Jun of the Yin Yang family was indeed more powerful.
skilled.
Ten days later, Xu Shou returned from Xianyang and responded to Zhou Qing. Concubine Yan, the head of the Yin-Yang family, deduced the same thing. The Qin State would have a great disaster and a severe drought. The same was true for the other countries in the Guandong region, and the King of Qin also knew it.
In the middle and late months of the month, teams of oxcarts carrying grain from Qin State came to the road, and the intense summer rush finally came to an end. The whole country was waiting for rain. As long as the rain fell, summer planting would be perfect.
However, after entering July, there was still no rain, so the seeds were buried in the earth as a last resort. The drought that lasted for almost four months spread to all major counties and counties in the Qin State. There was a severe drought for several months, and pits were dug in the fields.
If there is no wet soil within three feet, summer seeds will have no way to grow.
The only two old canals in Guanzhong can only water a few counties in the west. How to solve the drought that was rare a hundred years ago?
The farmers who live close to the rivers and lakes work day and night to water and plant crops, but it is clear that nothing can be done. They can only watch the unearthed green seedlings dying, and they feel like crying without tears.
In August, King Qin Yingzheng, who was in charge of Xianyang Palace, issued an urgent letter, asking county and county officials to supervise water and planting, and opened ditches to divert water. However, it was still to no avail, and the drought did not abate at all.
It was September, and there was no rain in the hinterland of Qin. The countries in Guandong also began to suffer from severe drought for months.
Not so, compared to the land in Guanzhong, the land outside Guanzhong is more miserable. Under the continuous war, there is no way to get over the slightest disaster. Many outside Hangu Pass and the borders with the Guandong countries are like a flood of hungry people.
poured into the Qin State.
At the same time, Zhou Qing had previously deduced that the most worrying thing still happened. In mid-September, a frightening astrological prophecy spread along with the tide of hungry people.
The astrologer predicts: This year's comet will appear in the west in spring and in the north in summer. For eighty days from the battle to the south, the king of Qin will go against the grain, causing punishment from heaven and causing severe drought in the world. The people of Qin will starve, the people of Qin will die, and the country of Qin will be in chaos.