Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 280, Section 279: The Brave Woman
Today is the day of the grand court assembly, and countless matters accumulated during the New Year holiday urgently need to be handled. Therefore, even though Qin Shi instructed him to inform the Zhou court magistrate, he still dared not disturb the king during this busy time.

Thus, when Ji Heng was waiting for the palace servants to change their clothes while he stretched out his arms in Ganquan Palace, he finally had a chance to ask, "Does the Queen intend to go to the farm herself?"

"Yes."

Qin Shi put down his notebook: "I have no experience in farming. Without on-site guidance, I'm afraid my messages will be misinterpreted. That would be a waste of a year's work, and we'd have to start all over again next year."

The land doesn't lie, and naturally, it can't be lied to either.

Therefore, spring planting and autumn harvest, the cycle of life and death in a year, are the same cycle that later generations of fast-growing products, without strong fertilizers, could not escape.

The rhythms of the land and the resonance of plants always follow the timing of nature.

This principle has been ingrained in people's minds since the first person in ancient times began farming.

Ji Heng naturally understood as well.

He only instructed, "Bring your private soldiers with you."

He added: "When I was in Shanglin Garden, I saw that my private soldiers were well-trained. However, if the divine weapons are not used, they may lose their sharpness and achieve nothing. I am afraid that they may become lazy."

Qin Shi was stunned.

She had considered leading a private army, but it was just a casual thought and she hadn't thought it through thoroughly, since she had only been seriously training them for a month or two.

However, Ji Heng's words make sense.

A fine sword is forged through tempering, and even lowly soldiers need a ladder to advance.

If one focuses solely on training, even with gold and silver jewels dangling in front of them, they will eventually become numb to it.

"Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty. I will be taking 200 private soldiers with me to Su Su Village. I will select them based on the best performers from the training competition at Shanglin Garden. Is that appropriate?"

Ji Heng frowned.

Given the frequency and power of the assassination attempts he accepted, what use could a mere 200 private soldiers be when the Queen of Qin traveled?

"Deploy three warships to escort them along the way, and have another five hundred soldiers from Guanzhong stand by in the local area."

“Susu Village must be sealed off from today, and no one may enter or leave.”

When the Queen travels, her chief secretary will take care of her luggage. Given the inconvenience of the time, she will definitely bring all her daily necessities.

Susu Village is a mountain village with plenty of food, so let's go eat there.

Qin Shi cherished his life, and at this moment he smiled gently, then softly took Ji Heng's hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ji Heng looked down at her fair and smooth face, untouched by the elements, and reached out to stroke it.

He thought: The Queen, a frail woman who would complain of aches and pains at night even after climbing the Three Resting Platforms once, is now willing to travel to a dilapidated farm for the sake of growing millet...

It is evident that even though a woman may be physically weak, once she is devoted to the one she loves, she can still display courage and strength, even over a mere thousand-acre farm...

After another pause, he instructed, "The abundant mountains, forests, and valleys surrounding Su Su Manor shall also be bestowed upon the Queen."

Behind the curtain three zhang away, Zhou Ju decisively agreed.

Qin Shi was at a loss.

She subconsciously reached out and touched her cheek—Ji Heng's hot palm rested on her cheek for a fleeting moment before she could even feel any romantic feelings before receiving this reward…

She looked at him with sparkling eyes, wishing she could write what she wanted to say on her face:

[Your Majesty, how about touching the other cheek as well?]

Upon seeing this, Ji Heng thought to himself, "As expected."

He only made a slight gesture of intimacy, and the Queen reacted accordingly... His expression relaxed, and he waved the crowd away before extending his long arm to embrace them.

Qin Shi only had time to wrap her arms around his neck before she was quickly led into the bedchamber, and then pressed down onto the bed by strong, powerful arms—

Looking at Ji Heng again, the composure in his eyes was gone, replaced by a hint of arrogance and pride.

Qin Shi smiled.

This ultimate, valiant physique, extraordinary wisdom, and the power and charisma bestowed upon Ji Heng at the pinnacle of power!

She softened her body, her eyelashes lowered slightly, and gently nibbled at Ji Heng's Adam's apple. She clearly felt the skin beneath her lips slide slightly, and the fingers on her waist tightened suddenly before she released her grip.

"Your Majesty..."

……

Although winter is fast approaching, Ji Heng's routine remains unchanged; he still gets up before dawn.

But during the Qin Dynasty...

Although she secretly thought that if she were a monarch, she would surely get up early to exercise, in reality, with the temperature dropping, she hadn't gotten up until eight o'clock.

The wristwatch ticked quietly beside the bed. The Red Maiden and the others had already learned to tell time, and now, seeing the Queen stare blankly at her watch, they suppressed a laugh and handed her the warmed clothes they had prepared beforehand.

The Queen never liked to have anyone serve her when it came to her personal clothing.

Then he comforted her, saying, "The days are short and the nights are long, and it is winter. The physician once advised that we should gather in autumn and store in winter. People should also follow the rhythm of the seasons. It will not hurt for Your Majesty to sleep more."

Qin Shi sighed, "That's the logic, but my self-discipline..."

Forget it, no one is perfect!
The four-word comforting technique is effective at any time, and she quickly got up again:
"I will have Wu Ziyi accompany me on this trip to Su Su Village. You will stay in the palace and handle all the affairs for me."

"Also, what about Danpu? He's quick-witted and serves alongside Xinmo."

"besides……"

Qin Shi hesitated for a moment: "Zhuang received a reward when he demonstrated the stirrups to the King. Is he still in the Imperial Stud?"

She instructed: "A man of his caliber is good at being brave, not at feeding horses in the Imperial Stud. Although the King is unwilling to employ such a criminal, it does not bother me."

"Tell him to follow me and be my bodyguard."

A man who is willing to take up arms to avenge his sister, and who, after achieving his goal, returns to his former life on his own initiative, can be called a great man.

She was also willing to give him a chance.

The woman listened quietly, already used to the Queen's ability to switch into work mode in an instant.

The Queen once said that she was not as self-disciplined as the King, but judging from the Red Maiden, they were clearly very similar.

"Furthermore, didn't His Majesty also allocate additional warships? Since the carrying capacity is sufficient, let's bring along the agricultural tools prepared in advance by the Imperial Household Department, including the various sizes of waterwheels that Mo has been trying out. We can assemble them once we arrive at the destination."

After this series of instructions, it was clear that although he hadn't gotten up in the morning, he had made some plans while still in bed.

Qin Shi thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "Please ask Mr. Wen and his disciples to go together, and prepare several [Recruitment Orders]."

Guanzhong is rich in money and grain, has abundant water and rice, and suffers fewer natural disasters than other places. It is a place that loves to produce talents and can help them grow.

The new type of paper allowed the recruitment notice to be printed neatly and posted along the docks, spreading outwards in a more efficient manner.

The Red Maiden wrote them down one by one, and then said, "The two Seven Sons have now submitted more than ten pages of manuscripts on breeding. Would the Queen like to take them with her?"

Qin Shi paused for a moment: "Take it with you."

"Then inquire with the Imperial Medical Academy and request the requisition of one physician, twenty physicians, and a quantity of medicinal herbs for free medical consultations along the way."