Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 281 Locust Plague Appears in Hexi County

When Xu Lin arrived at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, it was already past midnight.

Li Ji, Li Wu, and the others had all gone to sleep.

Yingge, dressed in a light blue dress, was sitting on the roof ridge keeping watch.

Upon seeing Xu Lin, Yingge abruptly stood up and greeted him with a smile.

Xu Lin smiled back and then walked towards the bedroom.

Little Cherry was sleeping soundly, while Jingni lifted the brocade quilt and got off the soft couch.

"how?"

Jingwei asked softly.

After she finished speaking, she helped Xu Lin take off his coat and put it in the bamboo basket next to the soft couch.

Xu Lin's coat smells strongly of herbs; it needs washing.

"very smooth."

Xu Lin answered loudly.

After washing up, I lay down on the soft couch.

Although it's not yet autumn, the evenings are already getting a bit chilly.

The warm blankets made Jingni feel very comfortable, just like Nianduan's 'granary'.

"Not only that, I also copied a copy of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic."

"Madam, you may practice with me from now on, following the methods in the book!"

Xu Lin added with a smile.

After speaking, he took out a copy of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic from his bosom and handed it to Jing Ni.

Jingni couldn't bear to watch any longer than half a cup of tea.

This book is not only excessively written, but also accompanied by many illustrations. Xu Lin's illustrations are so lifelike that they make Jing Ni blush.

"It's getting late, let's look at it another day."

After a few breaths, Jingni made an excuse.

As soon as she finished speaking, she placed the copy of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic that Xu Lin had made under the table.

Xu Lin saw this but said nothing.

Because he's currently in sage mode!
"Husband."

"Xianyang is the capital of the Great Qin Dynasty, with countless assassins from the Net and Shadow Guard. There is no need for anyone to keep watch at night in the mansion."

“I tried to persuade Yingge a few hours ago, but she wouldn’t listen.”

"Why don't you go and talk to her?"

Seeing that Yingge was still on night watch, Jingni discussed it with Xu Lin.

Yingge is usually quiet and efficient, just like she was when she was in Luowang!
Although Yingge and Xu Lin are not yet husband and wife, it is only a matter of time before they become sisters. Therefore, she does not want Yingge to suffer as much.

Mainly because it's not necessary.

She was willing to keep watch even if Xianyang was not safe!
"it is good."

Xu Lin readily agreed.

Then he put on his clothes, left the bedroom, and called the parrot to his side.

What do you think of the public security situation in Xianyang?

Xu Lin stood with his hands behind his back and asked.

"very good."

“Far away in cities such as Nanyang and Xinzheng.”

Yingge was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then answered truthfully.

"In that case, do you think the Imperial Preceptor's residence needs someone to keep watch at night?"

Xu Lin asked.

"Although Xianyang has good public security, it's not the ten thousand that's scary, it's..."

"That's what the parrot explained."

Before she could finish speaking, Xu Lin interrupted her.

"You're not going to suffer?"

Xu Lin frowned.

As the saying goes, "What the superiors like, the inferiors will do even more."

He often takes time off, why doesn't Yingge learn from him?

"No."

"It's mainly because my subordinates are used to staying up late..."

Parrot immediately denied it.

But she was interrupted by Xu Lin again before she could finish her sentence.

"Humans are highly adaptable, and habits can be changed."

Xu Lindao.

He wasn't asking for Parrot's opinion; he was giving an order.

"promise!"

Seeing Xu Lin's serious expression, Yingge, standing as straight as a pine tree, had no choice but to obey.

Then they returned to their bedroom.

……

half a month later.

Summer passes and autumn comes.

The autumn wind was like a knife, blowing the leaves to the ground.

Jingni has been making it a habit to sweep up fallen leaves every morning since she started getting up.

While Jingni and Liji were busy cooking, Xu Lin stretched lazily and walked into the courtyard.

"Why did you get up so early today, Master?"

Yan Lingji sat reclining on a bamboo chair, swinging her slender, jade-like legs as she asked.

She really liked the bamboo chair Xu Lin made; it was very comfortable to sit in. "I went to bed too early last night."

Xu Lin answered.

Then I started my morning exercise.

Although he has the system's assistance, he cannot completely stop practicing his skills.

"If I had known this would happen, I would have come to see you last night."

Yan Lingji flicked her hair and smiled sweetly.

Then she swayed her hips and walked towards Xu Lin.

Although her cultivation level was far below Xu Lin's, she was still able to accompany Xu Lin in his morning exercises.

……

That night.

Xu Lin had just finished showering and returned to his bedroom when Ying Ge suddenly knocked on the door, saying that Han Fei and Zhang Liang had important matters to discuss with him.

"Han Fei, Zhang Liang?"

"Take them to the study first."

Xu Lin frowned, then said.

"promise!"

Yingge immediately accepted the order.

Then he took Han Fei and Zhang Liang to the study.

Xu Lin's study was small, and he didn't have many books. It was completely different from the studies of Han Fei and Zhang Liang.

Soon, Xu Lin came to the study.

"gentlemen!"

Upon seeing Xu Lin, Han Fei and Zhang Liang bowed in unison.

"No need to be so formal."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

"What happened?"

Xu Lin asked seriously.

Yingge offered to pour tea, but Xu Lin refused.

Yingge will become his woman sooner or later, and his women can only serve him!

Seeing this, Yingge nodded slightly and retreated outside the study.

In this era, concubines could be given away, which shows that women had a very low status.

But Xu Lin was very kind to her, as well as to Yan Lingji and the others.

This made Yingge admire Xu Lin even more!

"A locust plague has occurred in Hexi."

Zhang Liang replied.

After he finished speaking, he immediately took out a map from his sleeve and began to tell Xu Lin about the situation in Hexi.

The Hexi region is not too far from Xianyang, only a few hundred miles away. Although the Zheng Guo Canal has been completed, there has been little rain this year.

"Is Your Majesty aware of this matter?"

After listening, Xu Lin asked.

The phrase "in times of great famine, people eat each other" in historical records could very well translate into the deaths of thousands, or even tens of thousands, of people in reality!
In Xu Lin's view, one should help others when one is successful, so he would not sit idly by.

"They probably don't know yet, because it's just started, and it probably won't reach the king's ears so quickly."

Zhang Liang speculated.

"Both of you are men of great talent, and you have come so late at night. You must have a plan. Tell me about it."

Xu Lin nodded and then said.

After saying this, he personally poured a bowl of tea for Han Fei and Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang bowed to express his gratitude.

Han Fei took the teacup directly and took a big gulp.

There are two reasons why he didn't act like Zhang Liang.

First, he knew that Xu Lin didn't like being polite.

Secondly, Honglian and Xu Lin had been married for some time, so although his official rank was below Xu Lin's, he was still Xu Lin's brother-in-law.

"Actually, locusts are not that scary, but many people regard them as divine insects."

"Locusts are not only edible, but they also taste pretty good when deep-fried."

"Both Zifang and I ate locusts when we were young."

Han Fei spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin's brows furrowed slightly, and he urged Han Fei to continue.

He had no appetite for these strange-looking things.

Having lived two lives, he knew that locusts were edible.

"My plan is to first let the people know that locusts are not divine insects."

"Then have the officials lead the way by eating fried or boiled locusts."

"Although this method alone cannot completely solve the locust plague, it can free the people from the fear of locusts."

Han Fei added in a deep voice.

Xu Lin nodded and entrusted the task of popularizing the fact that locusts were not divine insects to Han Fei and Zhang Liang.

Han Fei and Zhang Liang accepted the order without hesitation.

After the two of them walked away, Yingge slowly walked towards Xu Lin.

"gentlemen."

Are locusts really edible?

Yingge coughed lightly twice and asked with her bright, clear eyes.

Like Xu Lin, she couldn't accept eating strangely shaped things!
(End of this chapter)