Poverty Alleviation in Qin: A Sky-High Review of "I Am the Female Prime Minister of All Time&qu

The news spread throughout Peicheng, sparking much discussion.

But in an instant, another, even bigger piece of news spread throughout the streets and alleys of Peixian County at an even faster pace.

That is, Magistrate Song will marry the daughter of Lord Lü.

"Lord Song is getting married? And the bride is Miss Lü?" Aunt Wang, who runs a stall, poked her head out, her face beaming with joy. "This is wonderful news! Lord Song is so busy with official duties all day that he doesn't even have time to eat. Finally, someone will care for him and look after him!"

The vegetable vendor nearby chimed in, "Miss Lü is dignified, gentle, well-educated, and outstanding in both character and talent. She is a perfect match for Lord Song. This marriage is truly a match made in heaven."

"Lord Song has devoted himself to the people and worked hard in the county government, never taking care of himself. Now that he has started a family, he can be considered to have a stable home."

"That's right!" The woman holding the child replied with a smile, "Adults do everything themselves and care about the people, but they are not made of iron. Having a close friend by their side will ensure a happy and smooth life in the future."

"Miss Lü is truly blessed to have Lord Song treat her with such affection."

"Lord Song should have settled down long ago. If he continues to be so busy, he might even forget about his own marriage."

Everyone chimed in with their own words, all of which were heartfelt blessings.

After deciding to directly take down the Han Dynasty rebels, Song no longer felt awkward about his fake marriage with Lü Zhi.

He even thought it would be best to get married as soon as possible, so that he could completely turn the Lü family to his side.

This way, even if Qin Shi Huang eventually finds him and takes him to Xianyang, he will still have a certain foundation to face the wolves and tigers in the court.

then--

The marriage was set for an auspicious day ten days from now.

...

At the same time, at Xianyang Palace.

"How is the verification progressing?"

Li Si stepped forward, bowed, and replied, "Your Majesty, I have thoroughly investigated all registered officials in Xianyang and the surrounding counties, and have verified all those with the surname Song. There is no woman named Song Ye on the register."

After a brief pause, he added, "I have also inquired among the senior officials in the court, and none of them have heard of this name."

Ying Zheng turned to Meng Yi: "What are the results of your investigation?"

Meng Yi bowed and reported: "I have sent people to sort through the household registers and postal documents throughout the country, and to compare and screen all the records of official transfers in recent years. Tianmu mentioned that the person rose from humble beginnings, but after screening based on this criterion, there is still no record of Song Ye serving as an official."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes: "According to you, the person revealed by the celestial canopy is not even on the official register of Qin?"

Li Si broke out in a cold sweat and replied, "Your Majesty, I suspect this person may not have served as a woman. If she had served as a man, she would have been registered as a man in the household register, and her true identity as a woman would not have been recorded."

The key point was revealed in a single sentence, and the hall fell into a long silence once again.

Ying Zheng pondered this possibility quietly for a while before speaking again, his tone becoming more severe: "In that case, conduct a thorough reinvestigation. Regardless of gender or rank, all officials who have achieved outstanding political results in recent years, come from impoverished backgrounds, and whose surname is Song, should be registered separately, and people should be sent to interrogate them one by one."

"I obey your decree."

The moment the words fell, the sky outside the palace suddenly changed. A dazzling golden light broke through the thick clouds and stretched straight across the entire sky.

The strange phenomenon came without warning, as if someone from outer space had torn the sky apart with their bare hands.

Dazzling golden light poured down from the huge crack, covering the layers of gilded tiles of Xianyang Palace and paving the bluestone slabs of the city's crisscrossing streets and alleys.

Upon seeing this, the man suddenly stood up and strode out of the palace gate.

Meng Yi followed closely behind, one hand gripping the hilt of his sword tightly at his waist, always on guard.

Then, Li Si slowed down by half a step, and then quickly caught up with the two.

The emperor and his ministers stood on the white jade steps in front of the palace, looking up at the golden curtain of light stretching across the sky. A long wind swept through the hall, causing their wide court robes to flutter in the wind.

"Here we go again," Meng Yi muttered to himself.

The First Emperor simply stood with his head held high, the beads hanging from his crown swaying slightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the sky.

The last time the celestial canopy appeared was at the summit of Mount Tai, where the Fengshan ceremony was being performed.

This time, however, standing in Xianyang Palace, one can look up and see that the sky remains unchanged, and the golden light is of the same origin.

Soon, other officials also arrived at the palace to watch together.

At the same time, thousands of people in Xianyang City looked up in unison.

The moment pedestrians on the road saw the sky crack open, their legs went weak and they fell straight to their knees.

"The sky... the sky has cracked open again!" someone muttered, their teeth chattering.

"The immortals have descended once more to reveal heavenly secrets..."

Many people lay prostrate on the ground, their foreheads pressed against the cold bluestone slabs, lacking even the courage to look directly at the light screen.

A few people managed to stay upright and not kneel, but their legs trembled uncontrollably. Their eyes were fixed on the sky, and they whispered anxiously, wondering what secrets they would be revealed this time.

In a short while, the long street was filled with people kneeling in submission.

The people were no longer as panicked as they had been the first time. Instead, they felt a sense of awe and reverence. They knew that the sky had no intention of harming them, but they dared not act recklessly.

...

Pei County, the backyard of the county government.

Xiao He rushed in from the courtyard gate, his expression much calmer than during the first strange phenomenon: "My lord, another strange phenomenon has appeared in the sky."

Song stood quietly under the corridor, nodding slightly: "Yes, I saw it." His tone was calm and composed, as if he had expected it.

But secretly, I was worried: Why again? Does the uploader update this frequently?

Hello everyone, it's nice to see you again.

In the video, a young woman in her early twenties stands in front of the camera, her long hair tied back in a neat ponytail, wearing a simple short-sleeved shirt, and holding a microphone in her hand.

Behind them stood a gray stone gate with large, square characters engraved on its lintel.

Sweetie smiled gently at the camera, her tone familiar and friendly: "Everyone, do you see this door behind me?" She then stepped aside to avoid being seen by the camera, pointing to the stone plaque above the door: "This is the mausoleum museum of Song Ye, the legendary female prime minister."

[Don't let my casual demeanor fool you; I booked my tickets a week in advance and queued for three hours this morning just to get in.]

The camera slowly zooms out, revealing a bustling crowd in the open space in front of the gate.

Men, women, and children, dressed in various styles, formed a long, crooked line. Some held umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun, some looked down at booklets, and others held up objects the size of their palms to freeze the image of the stone gate. The line stretched out of the picture and seemed to have no end.

[And today is Death Monday, yet so many people still came.]

This gives us an idea of ​​the significant place this legendary female prime minister holds in the hearts of modern people.

After saying that, Tian Tian took two steps towards the door, pushed open the half-closed wooden door, and winked at the camera: "Let's go, I'll take everyone inside for a tour, and as we go, I'll tell you about the incredible mindset of the Song Dynasty prime minister when he first entered obscurity."