Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 258 Zi Nu, manipulated by Xu Lin
"We're friends for now."

Xu Lin answered.

"temporary?"

Ying Zheng smiled upon hearing this.

Then he changed into casual clothes.

To avoid being discovered, Xu Lin and Ying Zheng went to the back door of Xin Zilan Pavilion and then went directly to the third floor.

Following the sound, Hongyu saw Xu Lin and led him and the others to the most spacious room on the third floor.

Ordinary guests are not allowed to go up to the third floor. Only a few people, such as Xu Lin and Madam Hu, are allowed to come to the third floor, so there is no need to worry about being overheard!
"gentlemen."

"Would you like tea or wine?"

Hongyu asked softly.

"One pot of wine, three pots of tea."

Xu Lin said as he thought.

The orchid wine tastes excellent; Ying Zheng should try it.

"it is good."

Hongyu nodded slightly and withdrew.

Soon, she returned to Xu Lin with a pot of wine, three pots of tea, and some seasonal fruit.

"Sirs, would you like to eat?"

Hongyu asked.

"No."

Xu Lin looked at Ying Zheng and then said.

Xin Zi Lan Xuan isn't known for its cooking, so just enjoy some tea and orchid wine!
"This wine is indeed excellent!"

Ying Zheng poured some orchid wine into the wine vessel, took a sip slowly, and commented.

Xu Lin nodded and poured a bowl of light tea for both Ying Zheng and Zhao Gao.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Gao immediately stepped forward and said he would pour the tea.

Xu Lin nodded and handed the wine pot to Zhao Gao.

Although Xin Zi Lan Xuan's tea is not the highest grade, its tea-frying method brings out all the advantages of the tea!

The aroma of tea is irresistible!

……

After a cup of tea.

Ying Zheng then shifted the topic to cement.

"I read in a book that cement can be used not only to build roads, but also to build irrigation canals?"

"Besides building roads and irrigation canals, what other uses does cement have?"

Ying Zheng asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao immediately retreated outside the door.

Ying Zheng had something very important to discuss, and he had to be careful that no one was eavesdropping!

“To replace rammed earth and brick and stone masonry, such as the Great Wall.”

"The Great Wall was built with rammed earth, which is prone to collapse when it rains. Cement can be mixed with sand and gravel to pour the wall, which not only increases the strength several times, but also makes the construction speed very fast. There is no need to wait for the rammed earth to dry, so the old Great Wall can be repaired quickly and the defense line can be extended."

Xu Lin took out a map from his pocket and pointed to the Great Wall on the map.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was first taken aback, then startled.

Then he nodded vigorously and wrote a letter to Meng Tian.

Recently, the Qin Dynasty has been busy conquering the world from the east and has no time to deal with the Xiongnu, so the task of reinforcing the Great Wall with cement has been handed over to Meng Tian!
Although Meng Tian is young, he has always been very steady in his work, so I don't think he will disappoint me!
"Cement can also be used to build three-dimensional defensive fortifications."

"For example, arched buildings such as arrow towers and beacon towers are easily attacked by fire due to their traditional wooden structure."

Xu Lin continued.

Ying Zheng nodded, took a sip of light tea, and let Xu Lin continue.

"Cement can also be used to build military fortifications and granaries."

"Constructing fortresses and underground granaries with cement, the sealing properties of cement can prevent moisture and rodents, extend the storage time of food and fodder, and ensure the logistical supply of the army."

Xu Lin said as he thought.

"good idea!"

"With your help, I feel like a fish in water!"

Ying Zheng clapped his hands and laughed loudly.

After saying this, he wrote a letter to Meng Yi, entrusting him with the task of building a fortress and granary with cement.

“Cement has many other uses, such as reinforcing dikes and dredging waterways, upgrading irrigation canals, building reservoirs and wells, and drainage systems. These are all written in the book.”

"But I have something to remind Your Majesty."

Xu Lindao.

"Sir, please speak!"

Ying Zheng asked humbly.

“Whether it’s building roads, reinforcing the Great Wall, dredging waterways, or upgrading irrigation canals, these are all good things. But if you do all of these things at the same time, it’s very likely that you’ll end up doing more harm than good!”

Xu Lin said solemnly, "I understand your meaning: we must cherish the people's strength."

"One must walk one step at a time, and eat one bite at a time. Is that what you mean, sir?"

Ying Zheng asked loudly.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Xu Lin nodded.

Whether it's because Ying Zheng is still young or because of his influence, Ying Zheng is now very obedient to advice.

After chatting for a while, Ying Zheng left Xin Zilan Pavilion.

Xu Lin didn't leave. He had come all the way to Xin Zilan Pavilion and hadn't even seen Nongyu and Zinu yet, so how could he leave?

After Ying Zheng disappeared from sight, Xu Lin sent someone to bring Nongyu over.

After teaching Nongyu swordsmanship for half an hour, Xu Lin began to listen to Nongyu play the zither.

Xu Lin lay half-reclined on the cushion, very close to Nongyu.

Nongyu had a slender waist and delicate, agile hands, which captivated Xu Lin.

Before long, Zi Nu, dressed in a purple fishtail dress, arrived beside Xu Lin.

"Sir, as the Grand Preceptor of the Great Qin, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed for sitting like this?"

Zi Nu smiled charmingly and teased.

As soon as she finished speaking, she lightly kicked Xu Lin with the back of her foot.

Xu Lin is too close to Nongyu. If she doesn't come soon, Xu Lin will end up in Nongyu's arms!

There are only the three of us in the room.

"If you don't tell me, who will know?"

Xu Lin disagrees.

Then he leaned back and rested on Zi Nu's slender legs.

Upon seeing this, Nongyu blushed and immediately lowered her head.

“There is no such thing as an impenetrable wall.”

Zi Nu said sullenly.

Then he crossed his arms and looked back at the wooden door.

After receiving a signal with her eyes, Hongyu immediately closed the wooden door.

"It doesn't matter."

"I'm not a saint, isn't it normal to have flaws?"

Xu Lin smiled calmly and placed his hand on Zi Nu's ankle.

Zi Nu suddenly felt an intense itch and took half a step back.

It was one thing for Xu Lin to be unruly when they were alone before, since Xu Lin had been kind to her. But now that Nongyu is here, why is Xu Lin still being so unruly?

Zi Nu suddenly stepped back, causing Xu Lin to lie directly under her skirt.

Feeling Xu Lin's gaze upon her, Zi Nu's eyebrows shot up in anger, and she glared fiercely at Xu Lin.

Then he bent down, took the cushion, placed it in front of the table, and knelt down.

"Yu'er, you should go back now."

"I have something to discuss with your sister Zi Nu."

Seeing this, Xu Lin spoke up.

"it is good."

Nongyu nodded slightly, then left with her zither.

After Nongyu walked away, Xu Lin changed the subject to tea-frying methods.

The tea at Xin Zi Lan Xuan has a strong flavor, which means that people often come here to drink tea!
"Have we seen more and more people coming in for tea lately?"

Xu Lin asked.

"Yes."

"Sir, the tea-frying method you described last time was amazing."

"Even I, a young woman, am starting to enjoy drinking tea."

Zi Nu nodded and smiled gently.

After speaking, she crossed her fair legs to one side.

Xu Lin's poor posture influenced her.

Just like when you see someone else yawn, you can't help but want to yawn too!
"So how do you plan to thank me?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

Before Zi Nu could reply, he sat down next to her and lay down on her lap.

No matter how Zi Nu tried to help him up, he just wouldn't get up.

After several failed attempts, Zi Nu was so exasperated by Xu Lin that she laughed.

She really couldn't do anything with Xu Lin!
She couldn't beat him in a fight, and she couldn't bear to scold him, after all, Xu Lin had been kind to her. What other choice did she have but to endure it?

Fortunately, Xu Lin only used her legs as a pillow and did not take any further steps, otherwise she would probably have Xu Lin's child before long!

(End of this chapter)