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

Before they went to Xianyang to make their mark, many people thought these brothers from Pei County were just low-level nobodys who were just coasting along. Was that really the case?

Let's start with Xiao He. At the time, he was the chief clerk of Pei County. The Records of the Grand Historian says that he "did not harm others with his literary skills." What does this mean?

The laws of the Qin Dynasty were extremely strict, allowing no room for error. Xiao He's ability to handle official documents was unparalleled in the entire prefecture; the documents he processed were flawless.

The Qin Dynasty implemented a policy of learning from officials, and Xiao He was in charge of all household registrations, taxes, laws, and personnel files in Pei County. This meant that he had mastered a complete set of administrative management procedures in Pei County more than a decade in advance.

[Later, he followed Song to Xianyang, where his professional skills became even more outstanding.]

Under the sky, Xiao He felt somewhat uneasy.

I never imagined that thousands of years later, I would be remembered in history and be remembered by countless descendants.

Liu Ji, watching from the side, found it amusing. He patted Xiao He's shoulder and grinned, saying, "Not bad, Xiao He! You've really made our County Magistrate of Pei proud!"

Xiao He became increasingly embarrassed by the praise and just kept waving his hands.

The scene then shifts to Cao Shen.

Looking at Cao Can, he served as a prison clerk in Pei County, in charge of the prison and punishments, wielding real power.

Given the strictness of Qin law, Cao Can's ability to hold his position demonstrates his exceptional skill in rule-making and subordinate management. Later, during the First Emperor's eastern tour, he displayed both literary and military prowess, and was a key figure in suppressing the coup d'état of Qin Er Shi.

After saying this, Cao Can straightened his back, his face revealing a hint of self-satisfaction.

He was already in charge of the criminal justice system in Pei County, and he was usually calm and composed. But when he heard later generations say that he was good at leading troops and was one of the key figures in quelling the coup, he couldn't help but grin wildly.

Liu Ji turned to him, raised his chin, and teased, "You're not bad either. You've even developed both literary and martial skills while managing prisons. Impressive!"

"It's alright, it's alright." Cao Shen spoke modestly, but the pride in his eyes was impossible to hide.

[And then there's Fan Kuai, everyone knows he used to be a dog butcher.]

What are the core qualities of the strongest vanguard generals on the battlefield of cold weapons? The courage to face death without panic, the ability to defeat the enemy with a single strike, and the unwavering composure amidst the clash of swords and bloodshed.

[Fan Kuai had been killing dogs for over a decade, his daily work consisting of knife wounds; the ruthlessness to face death had long been ingrained in his instincts.]

It is no exaggeration to say that Fan Kuai was the sharpest blade in the hands of Prime Minister Song.

In the subsequent numerous dangerous assassination attempts and ambushes, Fan Kuai always took the lead, charging forward and standing in front of the enemy.

"Of course! We've honed our skills one sword at a time. Anyone who wants to harm you in the slightest will have to get past me first!" Fan Kuai's voice boomed, as if he wanted the whole world to hear him.

Seeing this, Song Ye's gaze fell on Liu Ji without changing his expression, and he smiled.

Thank you, thank you very much for the gift from the founding team of Emperor Gaozu of Han.

Five star rating.

Ok.

Apart from Liu Bang, everyone else was very obedient and easy to use.

As for Zhou Bo, he made a living by weaving silkworms and raising silkworms. He would also help with funerals in the village by playing the flute.

[By weaving winnowing baskets through the streets and alleys, Zhou Bo traversed every inch of Pei County, thoroughly understanding the customs and relationships of every household. His sensitivity to the terrain and population was off the charts. At funerals, he could control the rhythm of the entire procession and maintain order by playing the flute. This is the core skill of controlling the situation in leading troops into battle.]

Later, Zhou Bo was promoted to Grand Commandant for his meritorious service, directly commanding the national army and quelling many rebellions started by the remnants of the six former states.

Then came Lu Wan, Xiahou Ying, Lu Wan, and others—all of them were present.

Of course, when it came to talking about Liu Ji, the style of the story took a sudden turn.

Finally, there's Liu Bang. Many people in his early years thought he was just an idle village head in Pei County, who spent his days loitering and didn't like farming, seemingly incompetent.

The head of the Sishui Pavilion, though a low-ranking official, was responsible for maintaining order in the local area, mediating disputes, and escorting laborers—meaning he dealt with ordinary people and low-level officials every day.

Having navigated the complexities of human nature for many years, one possesses an exceptional eye for people and a keen understanding of interpersonal relationships. Knowing how to win people over and balance relationships is a rare and valuable quality for a leader.

In terms of strategy, he was inferior to Zhang Liang.

In terms of governance, he is inferior to Xiao He.

In terms of actual combat, he is no match for Fan Kuai or Zhou Bo.

[But Liu Bang's greatest strength lay in his ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of adversity, his understanding of the situation, and his refusal to act impulsively. This breadth of vision and character is a rare and valuable quality in a leader.]

Later, during Liu Bang's voyages to the West and the many upheavals in Europe and America, he was a key leader who supported the overall situation.

Wait, who is Liu Bang?

And what exactly is this Europe and America? I've never heard of such a place before.

Liu Ji was completely bewildered, and Xiao He, Cao Can, and the others beside him exchanged blank glances.

As the group was secretly wondering who this "Liu Bang" was, Song suddenly spoke up, announcing, "Liu Ji, from now on you'll be called Liu Bang. This name will bring you good fortune in your career."

Of course, it also brings her good fortune.

What if Emperor Gaozu of Han's fortunes come into play later?

That's hard to say.

Everyone present: "?????????"

No, is this really so sudden?

Liu Ji exclaimed incredulously, "?? This is too hasty! Changing the name just like that?"

"Okay, but the name sounds pretty good."

Liu Bang waved his hand and said, "My old brothers, from now on, call me Liu Bang! Understand?!"

"Alright, alright, look how smug you are," Lu Wan said irritably.

As Meng Shangqing watched Liu Bang accept and happily use the system in less than 0.0001 seconds, he fell into deep thought...

The guy in front of me doesn't seem reliable at all. Is he really as good as Tianmu says, a leader?

Meng Yi silently typed a big question mark in his mind: ?

Finally, let's talk about Zhang Liang.

Perhaps his name is also Zhang San.

During the twenty-eighth year of his reign, Qin Shi Huang made his second eastern tour and arrived at Bolangsha, where he was assassinated by a strongman sent by "Zhang Liang" with an iron awl, but the attempt failed.

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone except Song, who already knew, was dumbfounded.

Meng Yi's pupils suddenly contracted, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

So, does that mean the minor official who escaped from the inn a few days ago was the villain who plotted to assassinate His Majesty?!

In other words, they effectively let a time bomb go free.

"..."

Meng Yi's gaze fell on the woman at the head of the group.

Song Ye was seen adjusting his cuffs with his head down, surrounded by the corpses of countless men in black. His expression was calm, showing no sign of anything amiss.

It's as if they know nothing.

Countless questions flooded Meng Yi's mind, and he couldn't figure it out: Did the other party know Zhang Liang's background, or did they know nothing at all?

Liu Bang immediately burst out in a loud voice, complaining, "Good heavens! I thought the mistress was honest and upright, but it turns out she's been using a fake name to fool us all along? That's really unfair!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao He and Cao Can, who were standing nearby, were led astray and began to ponder the idea. They couldn't help but feel secretly saddened: the mistress was well hidden; she hadn't revealed her real name even after working together for nearly three years.

What a heartless and ungrateful fellow!

Didn't any genuine feelings get mixed in with the pretense during those three years?

Waaaaah, that mistress is such a heartless man!

Cough, that's a bit over the top.

Xiao He and Cao Can, their faces expressionless, withdrew their thoughts and pretended that nothing had happened.

Meng Yi, who witnessed the entire event, was left bewildered.

Could you all shift your focus even further, in a more convoluted way?

Isn't the most important thing right now this enormous disaster—that this person dared to assassinate His Majesty?