Xianyang Palace, Orchid Pool Hall.
Ying Zheng looked at the four people brought by Sima Kong with a strange expression.
It was an old man with a white beard, Wei Liao.
It was a wretched old man with a sinister face, a hoarse voice, and even a hunchback, Gongshu Chou.
It was a young man dressed in a Confucian robe with a sharp gaze. He was Li Si, a Legalist.
A middle-aged man with a simple and honest face was dressed in cotton clothes. His trousers were curled up, and his name was Xu Ling. He was the descendant of the farmer's chivalrous leader, Xu Xing, more than a hundred years ago.
At the same time, he was also a martial artist in the Great Grandmaster Realm.
Ying Zheng looked at Sima Kong, who was eagerly introducing him, and felt extremely strange in his heart.
Could it be that this guy was born with the Talent-Gathering Halo?
How many days had he been in the Recruitment Hall?
First, it was Ge Nia, and now there were four even more powerful geniuses.
"Your Majesty, ever since the recruitment order was issued, scholars from all over the world have come.
I personally talked to each of them and measured their knowledge. They were divided into five grades. Wei Liao and the other two were the highest grade, the Wushuang Kingdom Knights.”
Sima Kong finished introducing the information of the four people, and he was afraid that Ying Zheng would not pay attention to it, so he added more emphasis.
"A fifth-grade talent, a Wushuang Kingdom Knight?"
"I understand."
Ying Zheng was naturally aware of the talents of Wei Liao and the others. However, this was still the real world, not a dry historical record.
Therefore, he had a rough understanding of their talents after talking to them one by one.
Without a doubt, Wei Liao was the most mature and the strongest among them.
He was an out-and-out master of strategy and tactics. In history, it was also after he entered the Qin Dynasty that he drafted a specific strategy for the King of Qin, Ying Zheng, to wipe out the six dynasties and unify the world.
Unparalleled Kingdom Knight, worthy of his name.
Needless to say, Gongshu Chou was a famous master of traps.
The Mo family's mechanism, wood and stone walking, bronze opened its mouth to ask Gongshu.
It was said that he was extremely talented in the art of overbearing mechanisms, infinitely close to the founder of the Gongshu family, Lu Ban.
Such a high reputation was evident.
Li Si had just graduated from the Small Sage Manor and was still a little immature. However, with some experience, he could be considered a prime minister.
As for Xu Ling, he was the descendant of the most famous hero in the history of the peasant family, Xu Xing, and was proficient in agriculture.
Moreover, his arrival had given Ying Zheng a huge surprise.
"Your Majesty, ever since our ancestors left, we've been researching how to increase the yield of crops.”
"After five generations of hard work, when it comes to the commoners, I will finally gain something that can increase the land by 50%.”
"I have compiled the details into a book for Your Majesty to read.”
Xu Ling held a pile of cloth with both hands and respectfully placed it on the wooden table in front of Ying Zheng.
The title of the book was Shen Nong. Ying Zheng read through them one by one. There were mainly five chapters, corresponding to rice, millet, millet, wheat, and beans, which were the five grains.
Among them, there were also composts, deworming, gathering arrays, and so on.
Ying Zheng sighed in his heart. This was indeed not a proper world, where all kinds of technology were being used.
"Very good."
Ying Zheng put down the cloth and looked at Xu Ling with satisfaction.
"Xu Ling, the five chapters of Shennong that you offered can increase the foundation of our Great Qin. I intend to set up another department besides the nine ministers, the Agriculture Department, which will be in charge of land production.”
"The Ministry of Agriculture will have a Minister, who will be the same as the Nine Ministers. Are you willing to take on this important task and work for Great Qin?”
Hearing this, everyone in the Orchid Pool Palace raised their eyebrows, their thoughts different.
"With the new Ministry of Agriculture, does the king want to reform the official system?”Sima Kong thought to himself.
"The Minister of Agriculture is on the same level as the nine ministers.”Li Si looked at Xu Ling, who was dressed in plain clothes, and his eyes turned red with envy.
……
"This commoner is willing."
In the hall, Xu Ling was extremely excited and hurriedly said.
Ancestors, Xu Ling will earnestly fulfill your long-cherished wish.
"If that's the case, I'll make you the Minister of Agriculture, the Marquis of the Inner Pass, and give you a thousand gold.”
"The Ministry of Agriculture has been newly established. You will be in charge of selecting all the personnel and report to the Left Prime Minister, Feng Quji.”Ying Zheng said.
If they increased the crop production, who knew how many people would be able to survive.
It was not an exaggeration for the Xu Ling clan to directly become a god.
Even Ying Zheng felt that it was too little to give only one inner duke.
However, he could not seal it too much. Reaching the heavens in one step also meant that there was nothing to seal.
There was still time, and with Xu Ling's ability in agriculture, the title of Marquis Che was just around the corner.
Concubine Yan, who was dressed in a long golden dress, was sitting on her knees beside Ying Zheng, the brush in her hand moving along with Ying Zheng's words.
A moment later, it was a brand new Wang Ling.
Then, the chamberlain handed Wang Ling to Xu Ling.
"I will obey your orders. Thank you, Your Majesty.”Xu Ling took Wang Ling, his face red with excitement.
Ever since their ancestor Xu Xing, their clan had gradually lost contact with the farmers.
Five generations of the Xu family had buried their heads in the soil. Now, they had finally obtained a bountiful harvest.
"Sima Kong, take Xu Ling down first. I will get Feng Quji to send someone to help with the specifics.”
"I accept your orders."
Sima Kong cupped his hands in obeisance and left with Xu Ling.
"Your Majesty, this old man also has a work of mechanisms.”
After Xu Ling left, Gongshu Chou, who had a sinister look on his face, took a step forward, took out a piece of cloth, and said to Ying Zheng.
In the blink of an eye, a commoner had become one of the nine ministers and was even conferred the title of the 19th rank Marquis.
Who wouldn't be jealous?
Gongshu Chou was not a proud person. Seeing such huge benefits, how could he endure it?
"Oh?"
Ying Zheng gestured for the chamberlain to bring the cloth over, and when he looked at it carefully, his eyes immediately lit up.
Thunderbolt Chariot, Mechanical Umbrella, Mechanical Snake, Po Tu Qi Lang, Three Feet Winged Bat, Six Paths Wheel Armor Lock, Mechanical Crossbow…
Ying Zheng raised his head and looked at Gongshu Chou with a burning gaze.
Was this the so-called master of traps?
If possible, I'll take as many as you have.
"It's rumored that Master Gongshuchou's talent in the art of traps is unparalleled. Now that I look at it, it seems that he lives up to his reputation.”
"Your Majesty, you flatter me." Gongshu Chou immediately beamed and waved his hands as he said humbly.
"Ta Ta…"
At this moment, a servant suddenly walked in.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Young Lord Gongye Xuan requests an audience.”
"Let him in."
Ying Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and he said immediately.
"Yes."
After the chamberlain left, a middle-aged man quickly walked in.
Behind him, two other servants were carrying a large box.
"Your Majesty, it's done. Paper making, printing, and gunpowder have all been created.”
"These are the books in the box.”
The middle-aged man walked into the Orchid Pool Palace and reported to Ying Zheng excitedly, his joy overflowing in his words.
"Good."
"Pass on the king's order. Everyone will be rewarded, and everyone will be promoted by three ranks.”Ying Zheng was also overjoyed.
Ever since the four great inventions were selected, Ying Zheng had handed over these technologies to the Minister of Works for research.
The technology was very detailed, but some things were hundreds or thousands of years ahead of the present, so the research of the General Office was relatively slow.
However, none of this mattered.
Now, with the creation of paper and printing, the world's education would be in Great Qin's hands.
Gunpowder was even more effective against current combat methods.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gongye Xuan hurriedly cupped his hands in gratitude.
"Leave the book here first. This is the Gongshu family's mechanism master, Gongshu Chou. Bring him back and introduce him to gunpowder.”
"Gongshu Chou, I already have an idea about your arrangements.”
"Follow Gongye Xuan to the General's Mansion first. I hope you can bring me better weapons later.”Ying Zheng said to the two.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Gongye Xuan accepted the order and said to Gongshu Chou,
"Master Gongshu, please follow me."
"In that case, this old man will take his leave for now."
Gongshu Chou was a little confused but he did not ask further. He followed Gongye Xuan out of Orchid Pool Hall.
At this point, only Wei Liao and Li Si were left in the hall, aside from Lady Yan who had been serving them.
At this moment, the chamberlain entered the hall again to report that the master of the Black Ice Platform was seeking an audience.
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