Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 291 Xu Lin Thanks Nian Duan
Three days later.

Handan, the capital of Zhao.

After it was confirmed that Guo Kai had embezzled money from the construction of the Empress Dowager's palace, many officials who were at odds with Guo Kai went to Mao Sui's house.

Mao Sui was an upright man, making him the most suitable person to impeach Guo Kai!
Upon seeing the evidence, Mao Sui hesitated to speak.

Then he put the evidence in a wooden box and pointed towards the palace.

"Rest assured, everyone."

"Then I will speak frankly with the King about this matter!"

Mao Sui made a promise.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Our great Zhao is saved!"

Everyone bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Upon hearing this, Mao Sui waved his hand, telling everyone not to be so happy so soon.

Guo Kai was a regent entrusted with the care of the young emperor, and Zhao Qian liked him very much. Although the evidence was conclusive, it was still uncertain how Zhao Qian would deal with Guo Kai!
After everyone left, Mao Sui put on his official robes and rode in a carriage to the Zhao King's Palace.

Zhao Qian was enjoying a massage from a palace maid in the bath at that moment.

"Your Majesty."

"Mao Sui requests an audience!"

A eunuch knocked lightly on the wooden door a few times and respectfully reported.

Mao Sui?

Zhao Qian frowned.

Then he had the eunuch take Mao Sui to the study.

Mao Sui was an upright man who disliked being seen.

……

After a cup of tea.

Zhao Qian put on a red dragon robe and went to his study at a leisurely pace.

"See you, Your Majesty!"

Mao Sui looked in the direction of the sound and bowed with his hands clasped.

"No gift."

"Minister Mao requests an audience late at night. What is the purpose of your visit?"

Zhao Qian asked.

After speaking, he sat comfortably on the dragon throne.

His study was very large, containing not only a dragon throne but also a dragon bed.

"The Empress Dowager is the mother of the nation, and her palace should be rebuilt."

"But does Your Majesty know that Guo Kai has made a lot of money from this?"

Mao Sui got straight to the point.

After saying this, he raised the wooden box in his hand above his head.

"Making money?"

Zhao Qian frowned slightly.

Then he had the eunuch bring over the wooden box.

The wooden box contained many testimonies with fingerprints, stating that Guo Kai pocketed nearly 20% of the money.

Mao Sui didn't continue speaking; he was waiting for Zhao Qian to get angry.

But to everyone's surprise, after reading it, Zhao Qian not only didn't get angry, but also smiled.

"I wonder if Minister Mao has ever heard the saying, 'Water that is too clear has no fish'?"

"In our great Zhao, from top to bottom, who isn't greedy?"

"Petty corruption isn't a big problem; the key is whether you can get things done!"

"Minister Mao, you've never been corrupt?"

Zhao Qian said loudly.

Mao Sui was very aggressive, thinking that Guo Kai had embezzled a lot of money!

If Guo Kai embezzled half of it, he will definitely punish Guo Kai severely!

He could accept Guo Kai taking less than 30% of the profits.

Because Guo Kai not only had to build palaces for the Empress Dowager, but also had to help her find women, and finding women didn't cost money.

Zhao Qian knew from the time he could remember that most officials in the Zhao state were greedy for money, so he was not surprised by this!

You take 20%, and I'll take 80%. I accept that!
In Zhao Qian's view, officials can be corrupt, but they cannot be corrupt too much.

Greed for money is also his weakness. Because he is afraid of being punished by me, he has to obey my every command!

"I have never coveted money!"

"If Your Majesty does not believe me, you may send someone to investigate!"

Mao Sui said solemnly.

"No need to check."

"I trust you, my dear minister."

Zhao Qian smiled and waved his hand.

“Guo Kai did not covet money, because the task I gave him was not just to build a palace for the Empress Dowager.”

"This is the end of the matter."

Zhao Qian continued.

Then they threw all the confessions from the wooden box into the stove.

"Does Minister Mao have anything else to say?"

Zhao Qian leaned back, looking at the burning confession, and asked.

"minister……"

Mao Suidao.

He had barely opened his mouth when Zhao Qian interrupted him.

"Minister Mao".

"Whether it's you, Minister Guo, or General Li, they are all loyal ministers; there are no treacherous ministers among them."

"It's getting late, and you're not young anymore, you should go back."

Zhao Qian said.

Although he disliked Mao Sui, Mao Sui was capable, so he would not dismiss Mao Sui for that reason.

"promise."

Upon hearing this, Mao Sui sighed helplessly.

Then he turned and left the Zhao King's Palace.

Whether Zhao Qian truly gave Guo Kai other instructions is not important; what is important is that Zhao Qian was unwilling to deal with Guo Kai.

"You treacherous villain, my great Zhao will one day perish!" Mao Sui said with deep sorrow after leaving the Zhao palace.

He would have been more pleased if Zhao Qian had demoted him to a commoner.

But he still holds his official position and is required to work with Guo Kai...

Thinking of this, Mao Sui suddenly felt a headache coming on.

……

at the same time.

Xianyang, Qin State.

When Ying Zheng learned of the death of King Yan of Zhao and the ascension of Zhao Qian to the throne, Sima Shang suspended the military campaign against Qin.

Upon learning of this, Emperor Ying Zheng was overjoyed.

"The State of Chu changed its generals on the eve of battle, and the State of Zhao ceased its military operations."

"Now it's up to the Wei Kingdom!"

Ying Zheng said loudly.

Zhao Gao, who was standing to the side, nodded slightly and poured Ying Zheng a bowl of tea.

"The Imperial Advisor is truly a prophet!"

"What do you think I should do to reward him this time?"

Ying Zheng took the teacup, looked at Gai Nie and Zhao Gao, and asked.

"Has the Imperial Advisor not returned yet?"

Ying Zheng took a large gulp of weak tea and pressed for an answer.

"not yet."

Zhao Gao replied.

"In that case, we will not reward you for now."

Ying Zheng said.

Xu Lin was not only the Imperial Advisor but also the Deputy Leader of the Shadow Guard, with an extremely high salary, yet he spent his days on leave and running around aimlessly.

I turn a blind eye to this; is that not a reward?
……

The next day.

Xu Lin returned to Xianyang.

Yingge's cheeks were rosy, and she had gained a more mature charm than before.

Seeing this, Li Ji smiled and took Ying Ge to the backyard.

After taking her seat, Li Ji rested her chin on her fair wrist, appearing as if she were all ears.

"younger sister."

"Tell me about your thought process."

Li Ji's beautiful eyes were full of anticipation.

She was very curious about this!
"What was your thought process?"

Parrot pretended to be stupid.

How do you explain that kind of thing?
Aren't you ashamed?

"Is your little sister shy?"

Li Ji smiled sweetly.

"No."

Parrot immediately denied it.

……

at the same time.

When Xu Lin met Jing Ni and Ying Tao, he learned that someone in Hexi County had been poisoned by accidentally eating swarming locusts, and that Nian Duan and his apprentice had personally gone to Hexi.

"I remember the book said that you shouldn't eat gregarious locusts, so why do people still eat them?"

Xu Lin's brows furrowed slightly.

"I guess it's because it's written too far back in the book, and many people can't read at all."

The mature and elegant Jingni flicked her hair and speculated.

Xu Lin nodded thoughtfully.

Then he wrote a letter to Li Si, asking him to mass-produce the "New Book on Locust Control," placing the inedible gregarious locusts on the first page, along with illustrations, so that people could understand it.

"Husband."

"Do you want to go to the Nian residence?"

“Mr. Nian Duan was in poor health, but he went to Hexi immediately. If Mr. Nian Duan hadn’t arrived early, people would probably have died.”

Jingwei asked softly.

"it is good."

Xu Lin readily agreed.

Then he kissed Jingni.

Seeing this, Little Cherry pouted and said she wanted some too.

Seeing this, Xu Lin smiled, kissed Xiao Yingtao's cheek, and then went to the Nian residence.

……

After a stick of incense.

Xu Lin arrived at Nianfu.

Nian Duan was writing a medical book at that time.

Upon seeing Xu Lin, the young girl Duanmu Rong's eyebrows lit up with joy.

Then he quickly walked towards Xu Lin.

After chatting for a while, Xu Lin asked Duanmu Rong to go read a book.

"When did you return, sir?"

Nian Duan, with her elegant demeanor, put down her brush and asked.

Because Duanmu Rong was at home, she acted very formally.

"just came back."

Xu Lindao.

After he finished speaking, he closed the wooden door.

"The matter in Hexi is largely thanks to you, Mr. Nianduan."

"How would you like me to thank you, Mr. Nian Duan?"

Xu Lin slowly stepped forward, brought his mouth close to Nian Duan's ear, and asked in a low voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, he put his hand on Nian Duan's shoulder.

(End of this chapter)