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

By the time Li You, the prefect of Sishui, arrived in Pei County, it was already dusk.

Upon arriving at the county government office, I felt inexplicably nervous.

Who would have thought? The legendary female prime minister listed in the sky was actually the county magistrate in his own jurisdiction.

When he arrived at the hall, he saw a woman and was taken aback, thinking she was the county magistrate's wife.

He had heard the news a few days ago that Magistrate Song had married a wife.

Until the woman spoke, the familiar voice belonged to Song Ye.

Song changed back into women's clothing, looking elegant and refined with extraordinary features.

When dressed as a man, she exudes a refined and dignified scholarly air. After removing her crown, robes, and hair and changing back into women's clothing, her eyebrows and eyes are clear and gentle, and her figure is graceful, yet she does not appear weak at all. Instead, she carries an air of effortless elegance.

Now that the sky has revealed the entire future, she no longer needs to deliberately appear in men's clothing.

After all, men have already accomplished enough.

Song did not intend to have his achievements attributed to the men.

Guessing is one thing, but seeing the real person in person is quite another.

Li You stood there, somewhat dazed.

The capable and reliable young magistrate I met in Sishui County was actually a woman, who would become the future Right Chancellor of the Qin Dynasty at the age of twenty-seven, surpassing all officials and wielding immense power.

The immense shock caused even the usually composed Li You to stammer slightly, and he was somewhat at a loss for words when he bowed: "This...this humble official Li You pays his respects to Lord Song...Lord Song."

Wait, that's not right.

Why is it a leader paying respects to a subordinate?!

In contrast, Song Ye appeared calm and composed, showing no sign of unease.

Since the fate of the heavens is predetermined and cannot be changed in the present moment, we should go with the flow.

Be yourself, and everything will come to you in the right time.

Song also gestured for Li You to sit down, and immediately began to discuss with him the subsequent transfer and handover of the new county magistrate, as well as the important matters of public security, people's livelihood, taxation, and street management in Pei County.

The two engaged in a question-and-answer session, clearly explaining the facts.

This conversation lasted for a full hour and a half.

...

As night deepened, the candlelight flickered.

Li You was so engrossed in political discussions that he almost completely forgot his true purpose in coming to Pei County.

He snapped back to his senses and quickly spoke solemnly: "Now that the Heavenly Curtain has revealed Your Excellency's future position, it's hard to guarantee that there won't be any villains or malicious individuals who covet and cause trouble. I have already mobilized capable personnel from the prefecture to stay in Pei City before the arrival of the people from Xianyang, to eliminate any potential threats."

Upon hearing this, Song nodded slightly, naturally anticipating that the exposure of the sky screen would both cause controversy and lead to probing from various parties.

Even before Li You arrived, she had ordered Cao Can, Fan Kuai, and others to lead patrols to strengthen the city gates and the area inside and outside the county, strictly investigate strangers coming and going, and deploy defenses at multiple levels.

With both internal and external defenses in place, Peicheng's defenses are impregnable and sufficient to weather this period of heightened tension and heightened morale.

After Li You left, Song Ye went to the backyard. As he passed the woodshed, he saw Liu Ji squatting at the door, peeking through the crack in the wooden door and harassing Zhang Liang.

He craned his neck to peek into the woodshed, speaking in a nonchalant tone, nagging incessantly: "Little San, do you think you did something to upset the master? Otherwise, why would he lock you up here to reflect on your actions?"

"If you've really done something wrong, admit it sooner rather than later. The adults are soft-hearted and might just let you go after a couple of days."

"If you're too embarrassed to speak up, you can just nod."

Inside the woodshed, Zhang Liang leaned quietly against the wall, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, not uttering a single word from beginning to end, and not bothering to pay any attention to the noisy Liu Ji outside the door.

Liu Ji talked to himself for a long time without getting a response. Just as he was about to raise his hand to knock on the door and try to persuade him again, a heavy shadow suddenly fell over his head, and the surrounding air became quiet instantly.

He slowly turned his head and his eyes met Song Ye's calm and expressionless gaze. He shuddered violently, his heart pounding wildly, and he was so frightened that he almost collapsed to the ground.

Song also spoke casually: "Judging from your leisurely demeanor, have you finished all your duties at the county office?"

Liu Ji quickly rubbed his hands together and chuckled, a fawning smile plastered on his face. He waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "How could I be idle! I just wanted to come and comfort Comrade Xiao San, after all, we're all good brothers who work together..."

Song didn't bother to expose him, and changed the subject directly: "When is the wedding date you and Cao have set? If you can arrange it earlier, then do it as soon as possible."

"My lord? This marriage isn't in a rush..."

"Not in a hurry?" Song raised an eyebrow, his tone calm yet imposing. "You're well past the age for marriage, and Cao is pregnant. What are you dragging your feet for?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ji pleaded with a pained expression, "Alright, alright! I'll do it as soon as possible! I'll go back and discuss it with my family right away, and I'll definitely get it done quickly!"

Zhang Liang, who was in the woodshed, finally slowly opened his eyes and glanced at Liu Ji, who was completely cowardly, through the crack in the door. A faint hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

Liu Ji, who used to be fearless and glib, became as docile as a quail in front of Song Ye, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"Behave yourself for a few days and focus on preparing for the wedding."

"Understood! Your subordinate will be absolutely well-behaved and will never cause trouble!" Liu Ji nodded rapidly.

He remained obedient for only a couple of seconds before his curiosity finally got the better of him. His eyes darted around, and he cautiously leaned closer, asking, "Then...sir...how exactly did that mistress offend you? Tell me, so I'll know what's going on and won't follow suit again!"

Song Ye's gaze turned slightly cold as she glanced at him indifferently: "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

With that one sentence, all of Liu Ji's curiosity was extinguished.

That's it, I've really offended them badly, they won't even let me ask about it.

He quickly chuckled awkwardly and nimbly backed away, saying, "Then, then this subordinate won't bother you any longer, sir! This subordinate will go back and do his job properly!"

After saying that, he ran faster than a rabbit and disappeared into the backyard corridor in a flash.

While running, he silently chanted Amitabha in his heart: "You mistress, you mistress, it's not that I don't want to save you!"

The mistake you made is so serious that even adults don't want to mention it. I really don't dare to get involved. Good luck to you!

Once Liu Ji had disappeared in a flash, the backyard finally quieted down.

Song stood in front of the woodshed door, the evening breeze ruffling his clothes, and slowly spoke: "Zhang Zifang, the future is already set. If you want to bring down the Qin dynasty, then forget about it."

After a long silence in the woodshed, Zhang Liang's voice finally drifted out, tinged with stubbornness: "The Qin Dynasty's harsh laws and tyrannical rule have caused the people to suffer under its oppressive rule for far too long!"

Upon hearing this, Song Ye sneered: "If the world falls, who will be the first to collapse? Those who have just had enough to eat, those people you speak of who have suffered under the Qin dynasty for so long, and then you'll push them into the flames of war?"

"You are obsessed with restoring the Han dynasty, but ask yourself honestly, were the oppressive policies and exploitative practices of the Han aristocracy in the past even slightly more benevolent than those of the Qin dynasty?"

They're not even as good as Qin.

At least Qin knew that internal unity was essential for a unified external approach.

For hundreds of years, the states were in conflict, with feudal lords ruling their own territories, nobles exploiting the populace, and war raging endlessly.

Year after year, wars raged and blood was shed; year after year, the people suffered.

The Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, ending the chaos and strife. Although its laws were strict, it still managed to unify the country.