Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 113 Empress Dowager Zhao Ji's Endless Demands

What is Mr. Xu's opinion on this?

Ying Zheng asked loudly.

"In my opinion, reputation is very important for the country."

"If the Qin Dynasty continues to bear the infamy of being a tiger and wolf, it will be very difficult to expand eastward, and the results will be much less effective."

Xu Lin said seriously.

Ying Zheng nodded in agreement and let Xu Lin continue.

"I believe that the extraction method of Artemisia annua is different from that of the curved plow, movable type printing, and other similar methods."

"It's more like tofu, or chess; it wouldn't matter if it spread to the six states of Shandong."

"Doing this will save many lives in the six states of Shandong when malaria breaks out, but isn't the purpose of our Great Qin's eastward expedition to save the people from suffering?"

"As far as I know, the rulers of the six states in Shandong tell their people every day that Qin is a ruthless and cruel state, and that Qin's laws are cruel and oppressive. If our Qin tells the physicians of the six states in Shandong how to extract Artemisia annua, it will not only free our Qin from the infamy of being a ruthless and cruel state, but also let the people of the six states in Shandong know who has been deceiving them all along!"

"In this way, when we go east in the future, we will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

Xu Lin added.

"well said!"

After hearing this, Duke Shang clapped his hands in praise.

He completely agreed with Xu Lin!

"I second the proposal!"

Generals such as Wang Jian followed closely behind.

Those who are well-versed in the art of war would surely know that attacking cities is inferior to attacking hearts and minds.
Xu Lin's move was a psychological attack!
It may seem that the Qin state lost out, but in fact, the Qin state gained a lot!

"it is good!"

"As you say, Minister Xu!"

Seeing that most officials agreed with Xu Lin's statement, Ying Zheng spoke up.

Then he handed the matter over to Zhang Han.

After the court session ended, Ying Zheng raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Nian Duan's residence.

Nian Duan made significant contributions to the fight against malaria in the Sichuan and Chongqing region. How should Nian Duan be rewarded?

Should she be brought into the palace to become a royal physician?
Xu Lin would definitely not agree.

Nian Duan himself probably didn't want to either.

After a moment of contemplation, Ying Zheng decided to reward Xu Lin with money, just as he had rewarded Xu Lin.

Who would mind having too much money?
So he rewarded Nian Duan with a thousand taels of gold.

……

Half an hour later.

Zhao Gao arrived at Nian Duan's house.

After putting down the thousand taels of gold, he relayed to Nian Duan the story of Xu Lin's suggestion to share the method of extracting Artemisia annua with the physicians of the six states in Shandong.

Upon hearing this, Nian Duan, dressed in a plain long dress, was first taken aback, then startled.

Xu Lin actually agreed?
She couldn't believe her ears!

After seeing Zhao Gao off, Nian Duan moved the money to the cellar.

Then, her beautiful eyes shone brightly as she looked towards the Xu residence.

To be honest, she didn't expect Xu Lin to agree, and even to take the initiative to offer his opinion.

Xu Lin's actions made Nian Duan appreciate him even more.

……

That night.

Mi Residence, on the outskirts of Xianyang.

"What exactly is Xu Lin thinking?"

"His Majesty has agreed to this?"

Mi Ling said in disbelief.

His new house is in a remote location, very small, and has only one yard.

"uncle."

"Actually, upon closer examination, what Xu Lin said makes some sense."

"If we go east bearing the infamy of the Qin dynasty, which is known for its tigers and wolves, our efforts will be twice as inefficient. If we could take advantage of this..."

Chang Wenjun, who was sitting opposite Mi Ling, explained.

He was interrupted by Mi Ling before he could finish speaking.

"That makes no sense!"

"He simply doesn't want the king to listen to your advice!"

Mi Ling put on a stern face and said.

He hated Xu Lin to the core, because if it weren't for Xu Lin, his home would have been ransacked.

"It's pointless to say anything more now that things have come to this."

"So, spread the word about Xu Lin's suggestion."

"It was Xu Lin who suggested that it was through his advice that the doctors from the six kingdoms of Shandong were able to obtain the method for extracting Artemisia annua."

Mi Ling said as she thought about it.

"???"

"Uncle, isn't this making Xu Lin famous?"

Chang Wenjun looked puzzled upon hearing this.

"Yes and no."

"Making a name for oneself is both a good thing and a bad thing!"

"The reason why Xu Lin has always kept a low profile and refused to be promoted is precisely this!"

"The trees are beautiful in the forest, but the wind will destroy them!"

Mi Ling gave a sinister smile.

"it is good."

"Should we talk to your aunt about this...?"

Changwenjun nodded thoughtfully, then asked a question. He was interrupted by Miling before he could finish his sentence.

"Need not!"

"It's such a small matter, there's no need to tell her!"

Mi Ling immediately refused.

He feared that Empress Dowager Huayang would not approve of his plan to "praise Xu Lin to death"!
"it is good."

Changwen nodded.

Then he suddenly stood up and left the Mi residence.

……

the other side.

Ganquan Palace.

Zhao Ji, dressed in a red phoenix dress, also heard about Xu Lin's suggestion to tell the doctors of the six states in Shandong how to extract Artemisia annua.

"What's wrong with Mr. Xu today?"

"Doesn't he dislike being high-profile?"

Why should we take the initiative to offer suggestions?

Zhao Ji sat diagonally in front of the dressing table, blinking her phoenix eyes as she asked.

"My subordinates don't know either."

"But I have heard that General Wang Jian, Duke Shang, and others agree with what Mr. Xu said."

As Hongzao combed Zhao Ji's hair, she answered respectfully.

Zhao Ji remained silent upon hearing this, picked up the gilded teacup, and took a sip of hot tea.

She was not interested in whether or not to share the method of extracting Artemisia annua with the medical practitioners from the six states of Shandong.

She was interested in Xu Lin.

When was the last time Mr. Xu visited Ganquan Palace?

After a moment's hesitation, Zhao Ji looked at her full breasts and asked.

She misses Xu Lin!
Although she could be self-sufficient, Zhao Ji was a woman who couldn't accept being able to entertain herself all the time!
"Forehead……"

"It seems to be October."

"It could be September."

"I can't remember either."

Red Dates answered with utmost respect.

"It's been that long?"

"Time flies so fast."

"I'm almost forty now."

Zhao Ji's phoenix eyes furrowed slightly, and her red lips parted slightly.

"Your Majesty, you are still young!"

"You look to be no more than thirty."

“If you go out with me, many people will definitely think you are my sister.”

Red dates offered comfort.

"younger sister?"

"Trying to take advantage of me again?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji's eyebrows furrowed with joy, but she then feigned anger.

She rarely goes out and takes excellent care of herself, looking like a woman in her early thirties.

"What has Mr. Xu been busy with lately?"

"I heard he already has a daughter?"

Zhao Ji raised her fair and slender right leg and placed it on her left leg.

A strong wind blew in the evening, causing Zhao Ji's skirt to rustle and reveal glimpses of her alluring figure.

Unfortunately, only Zhao Ji and Hongzao were in the room, and Hongzao was behind Zhao Ji, so no one could see this scene.

"Seems to be."

Hongzao nodded.

"Queen Mother."

"How about I go find him and ask him to come and chat with Your Majesty to relieve your boredom?"

Red Date asked in a low voice.

How could she not know what Zhao Ji was thinking after serving her for so many years?

Just as Zhao Ji was about to agree, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the window.

Zhao Ji immediately recognized the voice.

Like a wisp of smoke, the red date drifted to the window. Following the sound, I saw Xu Lin in a white robe.

Xu Lin stood on the rooftop with his hands behind his back, looking handsome and dashing in the bright moonlight.

"Queen Mother."

"Mr. Xu has arrived!"

Hongzao smiled sweetly.

After speaking, she raised her hand and pointed to where Xu Lin was.

Following the direction of the red date's finger, Zhao Ji's heart raced and her phoenix eyes shimmered upon seeing Xu Lin. But then she put her hands on her waist and gave a feigned, displeased snort.

Upon seeing this, Hongzao immediately dismissed everyone around her and invited Xu Lin to stand before Zhao Ji.

"Yo."

"Isn't this Deputy Commander Xu?"

"What brings you here today, Deputy Commander Xu?"

Zhao Ji lay back on the phoenix bed and said in a deliberately sarcastic tone.

She was very unhappy that Xu Lin only came to her tonight!

So she was going to make sure Xu Lin didn't have a drop left, and that he would beg for mercy while kneeling at her phoenix skirt!
(End of this chapter)