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

After telling the story of Zhang Liang, Tian Tian walked out of the county government.

We continued on our way and finally stopped in front of the grand and orderly gate of the Lü residence.

After explaining the initial setup of Pei County, let's talk about the powerful family behind Song Xiang, the Lü brothers.

[The eldest brother, Lü Ze, was the only general in the Lü family capable of leading an army independently. In his early years, he had his own retainers and local militia. When Lü moved his entire family to Pei County, he later supported and followed his sister after she married Prime Minister Song.]

He prioritizes Empress Lü and Song Ye in all matters, and his first priority in any crisis is protecting his family. He values ​​family ties, is responsible, but his personality is somewhat impulsive and hot-tempered. He is weak in domestic affairs and planning, and his only strength lies in leading troops on the battlefield.

Unlike his elder brother, who only knew how to fight, the second elder brother, Lü Shizhi, was adept at interpersonal relationships and court politics, serving as the strategist of the Lü clan.

He maintained harmonious relations with civil officials from Pei County, such as Xiao He and Cao Can, and was humble and approachable. He was willing to lower himself to seek favors and cultivate relationships with various parties in the imperial court.

Before entering the court, he was one of Song Ye's many right-hand men.

[Lü Ze: A man of martial prowess, commanding troops, protecting the nation, and engaging in foreign conquest and expansion.]

[Lü Shizhi: A wise and confidant, well-connected, adept at maneuvering, and skilled in internal planning and strategy.]

The combination of a civil official and a military commander was one of the key factors that enabled Song to establish a foothold in Xianyang in his early years.

Who would have thought that what was originally intended as a sham marriage would end up with two brothers and the entire bride's family working as part of her dowry?

The Lü brothers: "..."

The Dowry Worker

It's really hard to keep up.

In contrast, Lu Gong was in a particularly good mood, all smiles.

He knew perfectly well that although his two sons were exceptionally talented, even without relying on Song, they could still carve out a place for themselves in the chaotic world with their own abilities and family wealth. Their future was definitely bright, enough for them to establish themselves and make a living.

But if there were no chaotic times.

Choosing to dedicate one's entire family to following Song Ye is not simply about having a bright future.

It was a dazzling, endless, and expansive road, enough to protect the Lü clan and ensure its continued prosperity for generations to come.

This kind of sure-fire deal is clearly a tremendous opportunity for the Lü family.

What does temporary suffering matter?

The real skill is ensuring that future generations will never have to suffer again.

Finally, let's talk about Empress Lü.

[Song Xiang's nominal "wife" in his early years was a strategist and decisive ruthless strategist. She was not only well-versed in people's livelihood and government affairs, and governed steadily and pragmatically, but also possessed patience, foresight, decisiveness, and administrative ability, coordinating both civil and military strengths.]

She was the second female official in the Qin Dynasty, after Song Ye.

[Establishing their own households and empowering women, breaking the shackles that confined women to the inner quarters and barred them from the world since the pre-Qin period.]

In her early years, Empress Lü was also Song Chancellor's most trusted behind-the-scenes supporter.

When she first followed Song Ye to Pei County and Xianyang, she helped manage personal connections and family affairs, appeased the families of Pei County officials, and handled the trivial and complicated logistical matters in an orderly manner, so that Xiao He, Liu Bang, Fan Kuai, and others who were on business outside had no worries.

For the first ten years, Song was constantly busy with state affairs, and Empress Lü Zhi handled most of the rear-area coordination and personnel management behind the scenes.

As the second woman to hold a high-ranking official position in the Qin Dynasty, Lü Zhi possessed exceptional political skills, leadership abilities, and strategic planning skills. She could assist Song Ye in deliberating on state affairs, pacify soldiers, and deter villains.

Empress Lü and Song were not only confidantes and sisters, but also the most harmonious ruler and subject.

[The most reliable support, the closest friend who understands each other best.]

Amidst the surrounding noise, Lü Zhi lowered her eyelids slightly, and a faint smile quietly curved her lips.

She did it.

They really did it.

She, too, lived a brilliant life that belonged only to herself.

While everyone assumed their relationship was merely a charade, a mutually beneficial arrangement, little did they know the long and arduous road ahead. From their humble beginnings in Pei County, they remained inseparable, and Lü Zhi accompanied Song through countless battles and periods of obscurity.

[Fellow travelers on the same path, bound by kinship, loyalty, and tacit understanding.]

After Empress Lü's death, the Song dynasty erected a monument in her honor, inscribed with the words: "The ancient alleyways wind and meander, may you and I live forever."

The winding old streets and alleys symbolize the enduring and vibrant friendship between us, unchanged year after year, as fresh as ever.

We met in our youth, and our friendship is stronger than gold.

[Counting them carefully, they are all so precious.]

People everywhere: Um... why does this feel so good?

The young couple, though it was fake.

But tell me, did you two stay together until old age?

At the end, Tian Tian paused, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes, and slowly said:

Song Xiang was undoubtedly lonely in his later years.

All of his comrades who started the uprising together had passed away before their deaths. Xiao He, Liu Bang, and the others all wished to be buried in their hometown before they died, and Song Dynasty respected their wishes and buried them in their hometown of Fengxiang.

At this point, Tian Tian's voice became slightly hoarse, and she choked up a little before continuing:

Even today, we cannot truly comprehend how agonizing Song Xiang's later years were. Her close friends and companions, who had stood shoulder to shoulder with her, passed away one by one... leaving her utterly alone in the end.

From the age of eighteen, when I embarked on my journey with lofty ambitions, until one hundred and twenty years have passed.

Song Ye dedicated his life to the principle of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing a destiny for the people, continuing the lost learning of past sages, and ushering in an era of peace for all generations."

Under the sky, many sentimental people quietly wiped away their tears.

"How many people throughout history have truly dedicated their lives to caring for the common people?"

"Such a wise minister should be remembered by future generations."

From eighteen to one hundred and twenty years, that's a full one hundred and two years!

For Lord Song, was longevity a blessing or a punishment?

Song Ye: ...I'm a miserable beast of burden.

Seeing all your friends go off to enjoy their blessings while you're left to keep working, how can you not feel lonely?

Lonely oxen and horses! Sorrowful!

Next, Tian Tian led everyone to visit the tombs of Xiao He, Liu Bang, and others.

Neat rows of tombstones stand among them, their smooth, solemn stones clearly engraved with the names of Xiao He, Liu Bang, and other officials from Pei County, as if silently telling how many stars shone on the stage of history.

Heroes from all over the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river.

And all of you sitting here underground are heroes.

Hmm... this description seems a little strange.

The parties involved watched with bated breath, each with their own distinct feelings.

Song, however, watched with great interest and even seemed quite fascinated.

As long as it's not yours, you'll find it all quite a spectacle.

In contrast, Xiao He's expression was extremely strange, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

Not only him, but Cao Shen, Fan Kuai and others standing to the side also felt very uncomfortable and looked at each other awkwardly.

Liu Bang, however, showed no fear whatsoever. On the contrary, he watched with great interest and even seemed somewhat excited.

After all, isn't it amazing to be able to see your own tombstone while you're still alive?

Others can't see it even if they want to!

Xiao He turned his head, his lips twitching violently. For a moment, he couldn't tell whether he was too feudal or Liu Bang's mentality was too outrageous.

No, what on earth is going on here...?