"You kid, I'm sorry for the land buds. Hurry up and find a site to build the arsenal you mentioned!"

After seeing the power of Di Lei, everyone took a carriage to Xianyang City.

"Father, I have too many things on my hands right now, and I have to do them one by one. Besides, there are only a limited number of craftsmen who will serve as supervisors. We have to study cement, renovate the winery, expand the bookshop, and there are also needs for Epang Palace.

Construction, there is a serious shortage of manpower!”

Xiao Zhengtai spread his hands and expressed embarrassment.

Now the entire prison has almost become his, and he knows exactly how many people there are and what everyone is doing!

"I have already said that if necessary, the construction of Afang Palace can be stopped, and the craftsmen of Afang Palace can be transferred back to build the arsenal!"

For the current Ying Zheng, the superficial Epang Palace is no longer that important.

Di Lei who can help Da Qin unify the world is the most important!

"There are not many craftsmen left in Afang Palace. Even if they are all transferred back to build the arsenal, it won't be enough...!"

Xiao Zhengtai shook his head and continued: "However, I do have an idea. We can recruit workers from the private sector to help build the arsenal. The people who serve as young masters will be responsible for the technical part, and the dirty and tiring work will be handed over to the long-term workers of the private sector.

This will not only solve the shortage of craftsmen, but also give ordinary people who are idle at home an opportunity to make money, killing two birds with one stone!"

"Well, that's a good idea!"

Ying Zheng thought for a moment and nodded, "I'll leave it to you to supervise and recruit the generals!"

Just as the two were riding in a carriage to discuss matters, Wang Ben suddenly shouted from outside the carriage, "Who is it? Dare to stop our carriage?"

"Marquis Tongwu, it's me, Jingfu!"

A young man in casual clothes emerged from the carriage opposite.

This person is none other than the young eunuch beside Ying Zheng, Jing Fu.

After changing into casual clothes, Wang Ben almost didn’t recognize him!

"Jingfu? You're not in the palace, why are you here?"

"My servant has been waiting here for a long time. I have something important to report to Your Majesty!"

Jing Fu jumped out of the carriage angrily.

After the morning meeting, Ying Zheng promised to go to the wine shop, but when he got there, he heard that the young lady was taking him out of the city, which made him very anxious.

It’s so big outside the city, where can I find it?

So he sent some people to search outside the city, while he himself was waiting at the city gate!

"What's going on?"

When Ying Zheng heard the commotion, he raised the sedan curtain and asked in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, the people sent to Nanhai County have returned!"

Jing Fu lowered his voice, looked calm, and spoke word by word.

"You're back? What happened?"

Looking at his nervous expression, Ying Zheng had a bad premonition in his heart.

Then he couldn't help but look at Xiao Zhengtai.

Is it possible that this guy really predicted that Qin general Zhao Tuo would use his own troops and establish himself as king in the Baiyue area?

The young lady was blowing her bangs with a smile, without any trace of nervousness.

"I don't know, but the soldiers are waiting in the imperial study. Your Majesty, you'd better go back and have a look!"

The soldier who was sent out came back dusty and with many scars on his body. It was obvious that he had suffered a loss and escaped death. The situation was probably not optimistic, so he came out in a hurry to look for Ying Zheng.

"Walk!"

Ying Zheng felt that the situation was not good, so he gave the order in a deep voice, and Wang Ben hurriedly drove the carriage towards the palace.

…

"Why are you alone?"

Seeing a soldier standing alone in the imperial study, Ying Zheng's brows suddenly furrowed.

"Your Majesty, General Mo is back with another soldier, but he is seriously injured and has already gone to the Imperial Hospital for treatment!"

The soldiers bowed their hands and reported.

Seeing his tired appearance, Ying Zheng couldn't bear to be harsh and asked patiently. "I sent ten people, why are you two the only ones back?"

Normally, people sent by the imperial court to counties, Zhao Tuo and others would definitely treat them with courtesy, and beg grandpa and grandma to let them go back and say something nice.

Now that he is back like this, something must have happened there!

"Your Majesty, after we arrived in Nanhai County, we did not see Zhao Tuo. Instead, the county magistrate beside him entertained us and took us to a wine shop for a temporary rest. As a result, he secretly assassinated us at night. We were unprepared and suffered heavy losses. Only

I and two other people narrowly escaped death, but on the way back, one brother was seriously injured and could not make it to Xianyang City!"

The soldier simply told what happened along the way.

"boom……"

After hearing this, Ying Zheng punched Long An.

Fortunately, the Long case was solid and was not shattered!

"What does Zhao Tuo mean? Are you really going to rebel?"

"Your Majesty, when we first entered Nanhai County, we quietly inquired about the situation from the local people. They were very supportive of Zhao Tuo and opposed the imperial court. Some even said that they would soon be out of control of the imperial court!"

"What? Not under the control of the imperial court? Doesn't that mean you have to set up your own business?"

Zhang Han immediately raised his eyes.

I never thought that as a general of the imperial court, he would have the idea of ​​establishing himself as king!

"Go! Call all the ministers to the Qilin Hall to discuss matters!"

Ying Zheng immediately gave the order.

"yes!"

Jingfu quickly turned around and ran to do it.

In just a moment, all the ministers appeared in the Qilin Hall.

"What happened? Why did you call us back again?"

"Who knew, my lunch was just put on the table, and before I could even take a bite, I was pulled back by the little eunuch!"

"I guess something big has happened again. I wonder if the Huns from the north are invading the border again!"

"Shouldn't it? The water and grass over there are rich and fertile now. Isn't it a good time for grazing? Shouldn't they come to invade my court?"

"Why did you call us here in such a hurry?"

"Who knows! It will become clear later when Your Majesty comes!"

…

All the ministers speculated, but no one knew the reason.

Even Li Si, who was always well-informed, looked puzzled and didn't know why!

"Your Majesty is here!"

In just a moment, Jing Fu's voice echoed through the hall, and Ying Zheng walked in with a big belly.

"I have met your Majesty!"

Everyone bowed their hands and bowed.

"Bring it up!"

Ying Zheng frowned after entering the palace, obviously in a bad mood.

All the ministers looked at each other, not knowing why!

In just a few moments, the two soldiers were brought to the main hall. One of them was injured all over his body and was supported by two young eunuchs before he managed to get into the hall.

Being able to return to Xianyang alive is really a matter of willpower!

"This...? What is going on?"

All the ministers panicked when they saw this scene.

"These two people have just returned from Nanhai County, and they are the only two of the ten people sent!"

Ying Zheng sat on the dragon chair and said sternly.

"What? They came back from Nanhai County?"

"We sent ten people out, but only two came back with wounds all over their bodies?"

"It seems that Zhao Tuo is really planning to rebel!"

"Yes, otherwise how could we treat the envoys sent by the imperial court like this?"

"What the young master said is absolutely correct. Zhao Tuo intends to take advantage of the geographical advantages of Lingnan to support his own troops and establish himself as king!"

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Chapter completed!