Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 228 The Law of Han that Leaves the People No Place to Stand
After listening, Xu Lin nodded thoughtfully.

Then he handed the money to the shopkeeper.

"I plan to open a tavern in Nanyang next month."

"If you and your siblings ever visit Nanyang in the future, you are welcome to visit my new restaurant. I will give you two dishes for free."

The shopkeeper said loudly.

"it is good!"

Xu Lin readily agreed.

Then they packed up the leftover pancakes and meat and left the tavern with Honglian.

Although Xu Lin is not short of money, he is not a person who likes to waste money.

……

A few hours later.

The night is getting darker.

Xu Lin and Hong Lian arrived in Nanyang as they had hoped.

Although it was late at night, there were still quite a few people on the streets of Nanyang.

What are all these people doing?

Why aren't you asleep yet?

Honglian looked at the brightly lit streets and her beautiful eyes were full of confusion.

Why does she feel that Nanyang is more prosperous than Xinzheng?

Xinzheng only has the area around Zilanxuan, which looks similar to present-day Nanyang.

"Aren't you still awake too?"

Xu Lin teased.

After speaking, he led his horse toward the inn not far away.

"I...I'm not home."

"If I were in Xinzheng, I would already be in bed!"

Honglian pouted.

"Staying at the hotel does not mean sleeping."

"If you're not going to sleep, why are you getting into bed so early?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

Then he handed the horse to the guard standing to the side.

Before Xu Lin could speak, the shopkeeper bowed and apologized, saying that there was only one room left.

One room is enough.

Xu Lin smiled.

He and Honglian had already consummated their marriage, so even though there were many other rooms available, he would only book one.

"it is good."

"Please follow me, gentlemen."

The shopkeeper said respectfully.

After saying that, he led Xu Lin and Hong Lian to the fifth floor.

"Although this is the only room left, it's actually not bad."

"In terms of location and lighting, it is no less than these rooms."

"Is this your first time visiting Nanyang?"

"This is my first time here. Let's be friends. You can give me half a gold coin."

"This half-gold includes food and drinks; you can pay before you leave tomorrow."

The shopkeeper was very polite.

"it is good."

Xu Lin readily agreed.

Then he and Honglian went into the room together.

"I just heard the shopkeeper's accent; he seems to be Korean too."

Why was he so nice?

Honglian closed the bamboo window, took off her coat, and asked.

Although it's not summer yet, she's already sweated a lot and needs to take a shower!
Xu Lin shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

Then they began to bathe together with Honglian.

……

After half a stick of incense.

The waiter brought the dishes to the door.

dong dong dong.

He knocked lightly on the wooden door a few times.

"Guest sir."

"Is now a convenient time for you to have a meal?"

"If it's inconvenient for you, I can leave it at the door for you."

The waiter asked respectfully.

"Put it at the door."

Xu Lin was taken aback upon hearing this, and then replied.

"it is good."

The waiter nodded.

Then they placed the dishes on the wooden table by the door.

……

Half an hour later,

Honglian put on her nightgown and brought the food into the room.

“I have stayed in many guesthouses in Xinzheng, and I have never seen this kind of service before.”

"No wonder so many people have come all the way from Xinzheng to Nanyang."

Honglian said. Then, pursing her cherry lips, she began to devour her food.

She is very hungry now.

The little bit Xu Lin gave us wasn't nearly enough to eat!

……

The next day.

As soon as the first hint of dawn appeared on the eastern horizon, Honglian couldn't fall asleep.

She wanted to know what other differences existed between Nanyang and Xinzheng!
Seeing that Xu Lin was still fast asleep, Honglian playfully placed her hand on Xu Lin's chest.

Then, they began using Xu Lin's chest as a chessboard.

Before long, Xu Lin was woken up by Hong Lian.

Why did you wake up so early?

Xu Lin looked puzzled.

"I do not know either."

Honglian shook her head.

Then they helped Xu Lin up and started helping him get dressed.

……

After a cup of tea.

Xu Lin quickly washed up, ate something, and left the inn with Hong Lian.

Considering that he would most likely return to Xinzheng tonight, Xu Lin gave half a gold coin to the shopkeeper.

After leaving the inn, Xu Lin and Hong Lian began to stroll around the neighborhood.

In Xu Lin and Hong Lian's view, the lives of ordinary people are very important. Therefore, they strolled around the neighborhood for less than fifteen minutes before heading to the outskirts of the city.

Although the sun had only just risen, many people were already busy working in the fields.

Some were turning the soil, some were weeding, some were watering, and some were planting vegetables.

Not only did they have joyful smiles on their faces, but they were also not as thin as the people of Xinzheng.

"Old man."

What is your opinion on Qin law?

Half an incense stick later, Honglian walked over to an old man who was resting with a curved plow and asked curiously.

After speaking, she took the water bottle from her waist and handed it to the old man.

Influenced by Xu Lin, she also learned to be considerate of the people.

"No need, I brought water."

"Judging from your accent, are you from Xinzheng?"

The old man waved his hand, then asked.

"Yes."

Honglian nodded.

"I was also from Xinzheng before."

"The Qin law may have its flaws, but it far surpasses the Han law."

"Under the laws of Han, the people had nowhere to stand. Last winter, a heavy snowfall killed nearly a thousand people in Xinzheng."

"If even the capital city of Xinzheng is like this, how much more does the state of Han have..."

The old man choked up as he spoke.

His family was actually quite well-off; otherwise, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to study and learn to read.

However, the laws of Han could only restrain the common people, and could not restrain the royal family, nobles, and high-ranking officials.

Ji Wuye, Ji Yihu and others have been bullying men and women for many years, and they are still alive and well.
Under the Han law, the common people are like the countless oxen and donkeys in the fields of Xinzheng, who work tirelessly to plow the land, yet never have a chance to rise above their circumstances.

They also had to worry about powerful and wealthy people wanting to eat donkey meat or beef, so they lived in constant fear and trepidation.

Honglian was startled upon hearing this, then took out a few sheets of straw paper from her sleeve and handed them to the old man.

The old man waved his hand again in refusal; the handkerchief hanging on his shoulder could be used to wipe away sweat or tears.

"Nearly a thousand people died in Xinzheng last winter?"

"How come I haven't heard of that?"

Honglian looked puzzled.

"It's not just you; many people don't know this."

"I only found out after I came to Nanyang."

"Not only did the government not report it, but they also forbade the local people from discussing it. How did you know?"

The old man said.

Upon hearing this, Honglian was immediately displeased and glared at Xinzheng.

If what the old man said was true, she would hate Han An even more!

After saying goodbye to the old man, Honglian found several more farmers.

The answers I got were all pretty much the same.

Although Qin law was strict, it applied equally to everyone and did not discriminate against the powerful and wealthy!

In the past, officials and powerful figures in Nanyang acted recklessly, and it was common for them to bully and humiliate women in the streets.

After Meng Ao became the governor of Nanyang, he killed many officials who knew how to break the law, rewarded farming and warfare, and made many Nanyang people into squad leaders, platoon leaders, and even centurions.

……

A few hours later.

The setting sun is like blood.

"seeing is believing."

"Do you believe me now?"

Xu Lin put his arm around Hong Lianxiang's shoulder and asked.

"I've always believed it."

"If that weren't the case, would I be cooperating with you, sir?"

Honglian said sullenly.

Then she pushed Xu Lin's arm aside, stood on tiptoe, and placed her fair wrist on Xu Lin's shoulder.

(End of this chapter)