Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 139: Return of the Zibo Tu

After seeing off Mo Jia Yan Fang and Tian Jiu, Zhang Yuanqing had a good rest for a few days.

I've been drawing those complicated drawings every day for a while and my eyes are almost going blind.

My wrists are about to break from fatigue.

Xianyu's life is most suitable for me.

As the health of the Prime Minister's Mansion improved, life came to every corner.

The sun shines down, making people feel warm.

Under the shade of the tree, Ada brought a recliner and Qingque spread a thick cushion on it. Seeing that Qingque had finished her work, Zhang Yuanqing gently sat on the recliner and then lay down. Qingque immediately covered Zhang Yuanqing with a small blanket.

Not long after, Ada brought in a small table, and Aer brought a plate of pastries.

"My Lord, would you like me to make you a pot of floral tea?"

Qingque picked up the pastries, and Zhang Yuanqing picked up a piece and ate it slowly.

"Go."

"promise."

Oh, this corrupt life.

Having money, a house, land, a car, power, and slaves, except for the very few entertainment activities, it is truly a life like a god.

Just as Zhang Yuanqing was sighing, Qingque came over with a pot of tea.

"You guys go ahead and do your work. I'll take a break."

"promise."

Although Zhang Yuanqing said so, except Qingque, Ada and Aer would not leave.

The two of them are now guarding Zhang Yuanqing every step of the way, even watching him when he sleeps at night.

"Master Hou."

Just when Zhang Yuanqing was dozing off, Mo Sheng came in to report.

"What's the matter?"

"Qing brought people to ask for an audience, saying that the task assigned to her by the Marquis has been completed."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing quickly lifted the blanket covering him.

Seeing this, Ada hurried over and helped Zhang Yuanqing up.

"Let her come into the study."

"promise."

The guards at the door let the two people in only after they confirmed that they were not carrying any dangerous items.

"Don't mind me, both of you. Ever since the Prime Minister was assassinated, the King has sent more troops to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Anyone entering the Prime Minister's Mansion must verify their identity and prove they are not carrying any weapons before they are allowed in."

After Qing and the other person entered the room, Mo Sheng explained in a low voice.

Qingdan smiled and shook his head, "It's okay. We have also heard about the assassination attempt by the Right Prime Minister. We should be careful."

Mo Sheng said no more and took the two of them to the study.

At this time, Zhang Yuanqing was already sitting in the study.

"Greetings to the Right Prime Minister."

"Please take a seat, both of you."

"Right Prime Minister, since leaving Xianyang, Qing has selected a caravan to travel to the land of Nanyue."

"This is Zi Tu, the leader of this caravan. He just returned with the caravan. Knowing that the Prime Minister is concerned about the situation in Baiyue, Qing was worried that he might have missed something, so he brought Zi Tu with him."

This trip to Nanyue took nearly a year. Several times, Qingdu thought that this caravan might be defeated by Baiyue.

Who would have thought that just a while ago, Zi Tu and the others actually came back.

"This trip to Nanyue was made possible thanks to the fierceness of the soldiers sent by the Prime Minister. Otherwise, I and the caravan might not have been able to return."

"Thank you, Right Prime Minister."

Zi Tu stood up and saluted Zhang Yuanqing.

"No need to do that, please sit down."

The man in front of him was tall, with a dark complexion and a steady look in his eyes. The fact that he could lead a caravan to the land of Baiyue showed that he was very courageous.

"This journey to Baiyue is a long one, and the land of Baiyue is full of dangers and unpredictable situations. The fact that you have brought your people back safely is truly remarkable."

"The Right Prime Minister's praise is unjust, and the people of Zibo dare not take credit for it."

Seeing that the other party was about to stand up and salute again, Zhang Yuanqing waved his hand.

"Okay, there's no need to do that here. There aren't so many rules."

"Going to South Vietnam, what do you think of the local residents?"

"Prime Minister, the inhabitants of Nanyue are very xenophobic. When we first entered Nanyue, we were driven away by the locals. If it weren't for the soldiers' protection, I'm afraid we would have been beaten to death in the mountains."

"Also, the language of Nanyue is different from mine. I paid a large sum of money to a local and asked him to teach me the Nanyue language. After that, I began to slowly get in touch with the locals through him."

"Compared to the Qin State, the land of Nanyue is very backward. They are very happy with the things we brought, but they only exchange goods with us. If we try to find out anything, they will drive us away."

Zhang Yuanqing listened carefully to Zi Tu's description of the situation in Nanyue.

Although I was mentally prepared, I was still shocked by the xenophobia of the residents of South Vietnam.

In history, after Emperor Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, he attacked the Baiyue in the south, but was met with fierce resistance from the Baiyue residents.

Even 500,000 people were unable to take over the entire Baiyue land.

It can be said to be a heavy loss.

After Zi Tu finished speaking, Zhang Yuanqing thought for a while before speaking.

"Since the people of South Vietnam like our things, then you can continue to bring people to exchange with them."

"You take whatever they want."

“Try to win the favor of the locals and make them trust you.”

"Then learn more about the situation and terrain of the entire Baiyue."

"This is a difficult matter. Do your best."

"promise."

After talking to Zhang Yuanqing, Zi Tu sat quietly aside, listening to Zhang Yuanqing's casual chat.

"The tea made by the Right Prime Minister's method has a unique taste and is now in short supply in Shu."

After Qingjian and the other two finished chatting, he drank a cup of tea and exclaimed in admiration.

"It's just that the tea here at Right Prime Minister is a little different from what's sold here."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing smiled.

"nature."

"This tea has not been sold to the public yet. I've been researching the recipe because I've been free lately."

"If Qingru likes it, I'll give you some."

"Qing thanks the Right Prime Minister."

After several contacts, Qing had some understanding of this right prime minister.

His temperament is really good, without any arrogance of the aristocracy. He is approachable and gentle as jade. This is exactly what I mean by this right prime minister.

"You're welcome."

"This time, Qing brought with him donations of money and treasury from merchants in Shu. In the future, Qin can build several more academies. This is a major event for the country and the people."

"It's just a little tea from Zengqing, it's nothing to worry about."

The two chatted for a while, and then Qingcai took Zi Tu away.

Coming out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zi Tu couldn't help but say, "I've never seen a Prime Minister like this before."

Zi Tu thought about it for a moment before speaking, "So easy to get along with."

Qing stopped and glanced at Zi Tu.

"Which prime minister have you met?"

Hearing this, Zi Tu laughed.

"Yes, yes, it was a slip of the tongue. I have met the Right Prime Minister of our Qin State."

"Our Right Prime Minister is a remarkable figure."

Zi Tu nodded in agreement.

"You are quite knowledgeable. You have witnessed the changes in Qin since our Prime Minister came to Qin. Who else in the world can do that?"

Zhang Yuanqing in the Prime Minister's Mansion sneezed twice inexplicably.

Qingque was so nervous that she almost went to see a doctor.

"Nothing, someone must be talking about me."

"And it's definitely not a good thing."

"Maybe someone is scolding me."

Qingque laughed out loud at Zhang Yuanqing's words.

"My Lord is talking nonsense again."

"The Marquis is so good, how could anyone scold him?"

"Even if they are discussing the Marquis, it must be a compliment."

Zhang Yuanqing shook his head and didn't respond.

However, what Zhang Yuanqing didn't know was that his guess this time was actually correct.