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

Another day passed in a blink of an eye.

The old nobles who had been lying low around Pei County were suppressing their thoughts and waiting patiently for an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

That morning, the sky was bright and clear.

Li You, the prefect of Sishui, received the news early and personally led his men to the city gate to wait for the arrival of the new lord.

The two groups of people met at the city gate of Pei County. After exchanging pleasantries, Meng Yi immediately asked about Song Ye's recent situation.

Hearing that nothing had happened in Song and that Pei County was in good order these days, I finally felt a little relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief.

In his heart, Song was a rare talent in the Qin Dynasty, a capable person whom His Majesty valued highly and expected to achieve great things, and the future trump card of the Qin Dynasty, and no mistakes could be tolerated.

If even the slightest mistake were to occur in Pei County, it would not only be a dereliction of duty on his part, but also a tremendous loss to the Qin Dynasty.

The group entered the city together with impeccable manners and headed straight for the Pei County government.

Upon arriving at the county government office and inquiring, everyone learned that Song had not stayed at the government office, but had personally gone to the countryside to inspect the people's conditions and supervise the local affairs. He would not be able to return until noon.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yi, who had just felt relieved, immediately became anxious again. His brows furrowed abruptly, and he hurriedly asked, "Lord Song, are you going to the countryside alone? Do you have any guards accompanying you for protection?"

Rural areas are open and remote, making them ideal places for harboring filth and breeding trouble, and are extremely dangerous.

Seeing this, Li You quickly reassured him, "Imperial Censor, please rest assured, Lord Song is very thoughtful. He is accompanied by many brave men from Pei County on this trip to the countryside, ensuring his safety and eliminating any potential dangers."

Upon receiving this reply, Meng Yi felt relieved and became even more curious about this remarkable woman who had risen to fame.

The envoys waited in the county court, hoping for Song's return.

As the sunlight grew stronger, the sun slowly moved to its zenith, and before long it was noon.

A steady footstep echoed along the official road outside the city, raising a light dust. Song Ye, dressed in plain clothes, walked with an upright and composed posture, alongside Xiao He, Cao Can, and a group of officials from Pei County.

"Lord Song!"

The Qin envoys all nodded in greeting, their curious gazes fixed on the woman walking towards them.

"Lord Song, this is Minister Meng, who has come from Xianyang."

"My lord, this is Magistrate Song of Pei County."

The Meng brothers were one scholar and one warrior, one working in the field and the other in the military.

Meng Yi was deeply trusted by the First Emperor and had a promising future. He was a key figure worthy of long-term friendship and goodwill.

Hearing about it is one thing, seeing it in person is another.

Meng Yi never expected that Song in real life would be so young, no more than twenty years old.

I wonder if, compared to the future depicted in the novel, entering the imperial court a year earlier would allow me to withstand the onslaught of those wolves and tigers...

Upon realizing this, Meng Yi couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Each of them had their own thoughts, and their ideas flashed by in an instant.

They immediately put aside their distracting thoughts and greeted each other with composure.

After the ceremony, Meng Yi said crisply, "Lord Song, His Majesty has decreed that you return to Xianyang immediately to report. There is no time to lose; let's set off as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Li You looked utterly astonished and couldn't help but exclaim, "So hasty? You could have set off tomorrow without even a half-day of rest!"

In contrast, Song Ye accepted the order with remarkable ease, nodding slightly in agreement. He then turned to Xiao He, Cao Can, and the others, and quickly and decisively instructed, "Immediately begin packing your belongings and set off."

After giving her instructions, she looked at Meng Yi again and said frankly, "Minister Meng, the number of people accompanying me to Xianyang this time will be slightly larger than usual. I hope you will understand."

Upon hearing this, Meng Yi didn't take it to heart, assuming that she was just taking a few Pei County officials, soldiers, and guards with her. He waved his hand dismissively, indicating that it was no problem.

It was common practice for court officials to travel with a few trusted attendants; it was nothing unusual.

......

Several spacious carriages were neatly parked in the open space in front of the gate, arranged in an orderly manner.

With carriages and horses prepared by Lü Gong himself, as well as official carriages allocated by the county government and temporarily procured by Li You, there was enough to carry the group on their long journey.

The Lü family, Xiao He's wife and children, Liu Bang and Cao Shi accompanied him with their entire family, and Cao Shen and his entire family were all present. In addition, a group of key and capable officials from Pei County, including Fan Kuai, Zhou Bo, Lu Wan, and Ren Ao, were all fully prepared and ready to go, with no one absent.

Meng Yi was stunned and didn't know how to react for a moment.

"???"

Seeing this, Song blinked and asked, "Minister Meng, is that not acceptable?"

Meng Yi snapped out of his daze, looking at the composed and calm girl before him. Despite his bewilderment, he could only nod stiffly, "It's alright, Lord Song, arrange it however you wish..."

Forget it, never mind.

So what if there are more people?

At worst, we can ask His Majesty to grant us a larger house...

Upon hearing this, Song's smile deepened, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

The people of Xianyang are unpredictable, and the road ahead is fraught with danger.

Rather than leaving their families in their homeland to be manipulated, coerced, or controlled, creating endless hidden dangers, it's better to take them all away.

Having everyone accompany the group serves two purposes: firstly, it provides a form of indirect supervision and control, preventing others from interfering or sowing discord.

Secondly, it uses family ties to let everyone know that we share both honor and disgrace, and advance and retreat as one.

This will both eliminate future troubles and unite people's hearts.

That's killing two birds with one stone!

Just as everyone was carrying their luggage, a slender and tall figure walked over.

At this moment, Lü Zhi was dressed in a neat and smart outfit, her long hair was tied up, and her posture was upright. She had shed her usual tranquility and gained a more capable air.

"Lord Song, to be honest, I am truly uneasy. The road ahead is long, and I... am genuinely afraid of this unknown future."

In turbulent times, it's hard to leave one's homeland.

No one knew whether what awaited them in Xianyang was a land of boundless opportunities or an abyss.

Even someone as resolute as Lü Zhi couldn't help but feel uneasy at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Song raised an eyebrow: "What's there to be afraid of? The most glorious decade of our lives has only just begun."

The words were firm and resounding, instantly silencing the initial chaos.

"But I often feel uneasy, wondering if the path I've chosen is the right one or the wrong one."

The unknown road ahead is like a thick fog, making it difficult to see the direction and inevitably causing self-doubt.

Yet she said, "Go wherever fate leads you, go openly and confidently."

Empress Lü was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously asked, "Then does Lord Song know what fate is?"

"I don't know," Song replied matter-of-factly.

"..."

Song said softly, "Your anxiety doesn't stem from external factors, but from your own harshness towards yourself."

Upon hearing this, Lü Zhi lowered her eyes to look at the dust at her feet, her mind still entangled in unresolved turmoil.

She has always been strong-willed and demanded perfection in everything, fearing that one wrong step would lead to total failure.

I fear that I will not be able to keep up with the storms ahead, that I am not worthy of this ever-advancing path, and that my choices will ultimately come to nothing.

Ultimately, it's just that she's making things too difficult for herself.