Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 260 Han An Passes Away, Widow Mingzhu Requests an Audience
After saying that, she closed the book and put it under her pillow.

Even if the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic could truly prolong life, she couldn't agree to Xu Lin's request!

Xu Lin is the Imperial Advisor, almost ten years younger than her. How could she possibly have an "in-depth conversation" with Xu Lin?
If this gets out, how will she ever face anyone again?

And how will she face Rong'er in the future?

As Rong'er's master, she must set an example. As the saying goes, if the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked too. If she and Xu Lin have a real marriage, Rong'er will easily be corrupted!
If she doesn't cultivate this method with Xu Lin, he will use his internal energy to prolong her life. In that case, she will owe Xu Lin more and more. How will she repay him then?

After pondering for a long time, Nian Duan shook his head and decided to take it one step at a time.

……

More than half a month later.

Meng Tian arrived at Didao, the capital of Longxi Commandery.

In the 43rd year of King Nan of Zhou, 272 BC, Qin destroyed the Yiqu state and established the Longxi Commandery and the Beidi Commandery in its territory.

Longxi Commandery was named for its location west of the Longshan Mountains (which form the boundary between the Weihe Plain and the Longxi Plateau), and its capital was in Didao (south of present-day Lintao County, Sichuan Province).

Upon entering Didao, Meng Tian immediately began making cement.

"General Meng."

"What are you doing?"

Upon learning of this, the magistrate of Didao personally paid a visit.

Although Meng Tian did not hold a high official position, he was deeply favored by Ying Zheng, and his grandfather was Meng Ao, a pillar of the Qin Dynasty. Therefore, the magistrate of Didao was very polite to him.

"Making cement."

Meng Tian answered seriously.

Then I gave Di Daoling a brief introduction to cement.

After listening, Di Daoling nodded vigorously.

"Mr. Xu is a man of extraordinary talent; his inventions must be exceptional!"

Di Daoling commented.

"Mr. Xu should be called the Imperial Advisor."

Meng Tian said loudly.

Then he sent Di Daoling away to attend to his business. He had come to Longxi County to reinforce the Great Wall and didn't have time to drink with Di Daoling and the others.

"it is good!"

The magistrate of Didao nodded.

Then they left.

He was not surprised that Meng Tian directly refused to host a banquet.

As the saying goes, a tiger father begets no dog son. Meng Tian's grandfather, Meng Ao, and father, Meng Wu, were both skilled warriors who were extremely strict in disciplining their troops. How could Meng Tian be a debauched man?
Meng Tian's refusal was his business, and his saying it was his business; there was no conflict between them.

……

a few days later.

Autumn passes and winter comes.

Meng Tian took the prepared cement to the Longxi section of the Great Wall.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the garrison, he ordered the reinforcement of the Great Wall to begin.

Because there was no need to wait for the rammed earth to dry, the reinforcement was completed very quickly, covering several miles in just a few days.

The reinforced Great Wall was not only resistant to rain, but also to impact and erosion, which surprised both the garrison and the magistrate of Didao.

"As expected of the Imperial Advisor's invention."

"With this, what fear do we have of the Xiongnu?"

Di Daoling pounded on the reinforced Great Wall with his fist while sighing with emotion.

The garrison soldiers nodded in agreement.

"With cement, we no longer need to fear the Xiongnu, but the Grand Preceptor dislikes being high-profile."

Therefore, this matter should not be spread.

Meng Tian said in a deep voice.

The garrison commander and the magistrate of Didao were both dumbfounded upon hearing this.

As the saying goes, the world is bustling with activity, all for profit; the court is scrambling for fame. Why doesn't the national advisor want fame?

Fearing that their achievements would overshadow the ruler?
But the Imperial Advisor is a civil official; he has no troops under his command!

Moreover, aren't the Imperial Advisor and the King on very good personal terms?
As the Imperial Advisor once said, "Pride goes before a fall, and humility brings benefit."

"You should learn from the Grand Preceptor. In future battles, you should not be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat. Do not become complacent after winning a battle."

"..."

Meng Tian added.

"Yes!"

The garrison soldiers immediately obeyed the order.

When one's conduct is upright, one's orders are obeyed without being given. Whether it was Xu Lin or Meng Tian, ​​they all set an example by their own conduct, so the soldiers were willing to follow suit.

If Xu Lin and Meng Tian become arrogant and complacent, indulging in wine and women, and their conduct is not upright, then no amount of repeated orders will be of any use!

Seeing this, Meng Tian looked satisfied and then left.

"General Meng."

"You can leave the task of reinforcing the Great Wall to me."

"I don't know..."

Didao ordered.

Before he could finish speaking, Meng Tian interrupted him.

“You are the county magistrate, and Didao is the seat of Longxi Commandery. You have many things to handle on a regular basis.”

"So I won't trouble you."

Meng Tian immediately refused. His words were firm and left no room for argument.

The magistrate of Didao had no choice but to agree.

The Great Wall was very important to the Qin Dynasty. If the Xiongnu suddenly attacked Qin when Qin was expanding eastward, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Therefore, Meng Tian wanted to personally oversee the reinforcement of the Great Wall!
……

the other side.

Xianyang, Han Mansion.

The wind was cold and the snow was falling heavily.

Han An, curled up on the soft couch, wrapped himself tightly in the quilt and couldn't help but cough a few times.

Then they sent someone to bring Honglian over.

After a long while, Honglian finally came to Han An's side.

"Father."

Honglian looked at Han An and spoke.

The Korean kingdom had been destroyed for several months, and she and Xu Lin were inseparable, so she no longer wanted to call Han An "father".

Han An, who was nearing the end of his life, did not mind this, but instead struggled to sit up on the soft couch.

"red lotus."

"It was indeed my fault that I arranged for you to marry Ji Wuye."

"People can not escape from doing wrong?"

"Can you forgive your father?"

Han An asked.

"Actually, I forgave you, Father, a long time ago."

Honglian said something that was not what she really meant.

Marrying Ji Wuye was tantamount to pushing her into a sea of ​​fire. This matter was like a thorn in her side, how could she forgive him so easily?

"is it?"

Han An was overjoyed.

Then he personally poured Honglian a bowl of tea.

"I'm not thirsty."

"yourself……"

Red Lotus Path.

Before she could finish speaking, Han An collapsed onto the soft couch.

Honglian frowned slightly upon seeing this, and then had someone fetch the doctor.

……

After half a stick of incense.

The doctor shook his head without saying a word.

Seeing this, Honglian hesitated to speak, and then had someone bring Han Yun, Han Fei, and the others over.

Soon, news of Han An's death spread throughout Xianyang.

Upon learning of this, Xu Lin frowned slightly, then took Jing Ni to the Han residence to offer condolences.

Although he didn't like Han An, Han An was still Honglian and Han Fei's biological father.

After entering the mourning hall, Xu Lin comforted Honglian, Han Fei, and the others with a few words.

Then he bowed to Han An three times.

Hu Meiren and Mingzhu, who were kneeling not far away, were both overjoyed when they saw Xu Lin.

Honglian and Han Fei weren't very sad, because Han An had done too many things that upset them during his lifetime.

Only Han Yun, the former crown prince of the Korean state, was in tears.

Han Yun was so heartbroken not because of filial piety, nor because of acting, but because he was sad that no one would help him in the future!

When Han An was alive, his monthly salary was several times that of Han Yun. Han Yun had been pampered since childhood and was used to spending money extravagantly. After entering Xianyang, he relied entirely on Han An for support.

Now that Han An is gone, how will he continue to drink and take concubines?

……

After a cup of tea.

Just as Xu Lin was about to leave, Zhao Gao entered the Han residence.

Zhao Gao first expressed his condolences on behalf of Ying Zheng, and then walked to Han Yun's side and said that from now on, your salary will be paid according to Han An's standards.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Han Yun was first taken aback, then startled, and immediately bowed deeply.

If this weren't a mourning hall, and Han An had just died, he would have laughed out loud!
"Get up quickly."

“You are the eldest son, so it is only right.”

Zhao Gao helped Han Yun up.

Then he left the Han residence with Xu Lin and the others.

……

A few hours later.

The snow stopped, and night deepened.

Xu Lin had just finished showering and lay down when he suddenly heard the sound of a parrot outside the door.

"gentlemen."

"Lady Mingzhu requests an audience."

Seeing that Mingzhu was dressed in mourning clothes, Yingge frowned slightly and immediately reported.

(End of this chapter)