The originally desolate and silent Tiger Prison Border Pass, now driven by the Huaxia Trade City, suddenly bursts with a bit of vitality and vitality.

In the lively and lively trade city, red silk is everywhere, jubilant, and the whole city is filled with an unprecedented New Year.

Wei Ying was dressed in a big hat, and walked in the bustling crowd so casually, feeling the happiness and pleasure that spread out, and felt a rare sense of peace and relief in his heart.

These heartfelt smiles made him feel something called hope and longing from the people living in this land......

This is an extremely rare and rare luxury for the people at the bottom of any country!

And here, in the state of Qin!

But it's like this everywhere, and everyone is full of hope!!

Such a strange phenomenon made Wei Ying unable to bear his curiosity, and took the initiative to talk to a food vendor.

"Shopkeeper, here are two big meat buns."

Wei Ying said as he took out a few coppers from his sleeve.

"Okay! Sir! ”

The shopkeeper happily answered, and when he quickly took out two hot buns from the cage drawer.

"Two coppers, huh?"

Wei Ying glanced at the price list hanging on the side, and saw that it was clearly written - one meat bun, one vegetable bun, and two in red letters.

'Produced by Huaxia Trading Company'

Seeing these big words, Wei Ying couldn't help but move immediately, thinking in his heart.

"Oh yes! I'll charge you two pennies! Thank you! ”

The shopkeeper carefully wrapped the two large buns with lotus leaves, and handed them over with a smile.

Wei Ying took the bun and handed over the money easily, but unexpectedly found that the shopkeeper was snorting, signaling his subordinates to be busy, and put the copper plate in the money box.

"Huh? Shop, you are so relieved...... Do you want to put the money box here? ”

Wei Ying suddenly sighed lightly, and glanced at it while he was releasing the money, but found that it was full of money, and it was obvious that he had gained a lot today.

"Harm~ guest officer, you are from out of town, right?"

The shopkeeper immediately laughed and said bluntly without thinking.

"Oh? What do you mean by that? ”

Wei Ying didn't respond, just looked at the other party with a smile, waiting for the other party to answer.

"Huh...... As long as you live in this Huaxia Trade City for more than ten days and a half months, you will not ask such questions! ”

The shopkeeper was also talkative, and immediately chatted with this objective person from out of town.

"The guest officer may not know that this Huaxia Trade City is directly managed by the Huaxia Trading Company, and the Huaxia Trading Company is not simply a trading company, behind it...... But our Royal Highness King Qin! ”

As soon as he mentioned His Royal Highness King Qin, the shopkeeper was a little excited.

"Oh? It's just a trading company...... How can you get involved with His Royal Highness King Qin? ”

Wei Ying asked knowingly, but he wanted to find out more information.

"If you want to say that our Royal Highness the King of Qin, you really love the people like a son...... In order to make the Qin country rich and strong, and the people are healthy, he even used the private treasury to establish this Huaxia trading company, which spent millions of gold to open up the Tiger Prison business road, which can really be said to have benefited the people! ”

When the shopkeeper said this, he couldn't help but stop the work at hand, and his face was full of emotion.

"His Royal Highness the King of Qin, with the respect of a king, does not hesitate to manage the cheap business of businessmen, and does not hesitate to open the private treasury of the palace, just to make the country of Qin rich and strong! You said...... How can there be such a good monarch in this world? ”

Hearing this, even Wei Ying couldn't help but bow his head again and again, and his face was moved.

But he still kept the matter of investigation in mind, and hurriedly gathered his mind and asked.

"There is no doubt about the name of benevolence of His Royal Highness King Qin, and I have heard of it for a long time! But you haven't answered yet, shopkeeper...... How can I leave my money box here? ”

The shopkeeper smiled and began to get busy with his work again, explaining at the same time.

"This guest officer, you must know that behind this Huaxia Trading Company is our Royal Highness King Qin! Then the person responsible for maintaining law and order is naturally the prince of Qin's army! You said that in the territory of this Qin State...... Who is dizzy and dares to provoke the prince of Qin's army? ”

Wei Ying couldn't help but bow his head when he heard this, and his heart gradually understood.

"Besides, the security of this Huaxia Trade City is very strict! Not to mention serious crimes such as private transactions, tax evasion, etc., even if it is a crime such as cheating, abduction, forced sale, theft and robbery, it must be severely punished! The most serious ...... You will even be deported! ”

As soon as the word 'deportation' was mentioned, the shopkeeper's heart trembled, and he seemed to dare not imagine what such consequences would be if such consequences happened to him!

"Huh? Deportation? What's the matter, could it be this little Qin State...... Is it really a bit reluctant? ”

Wei Ying suddenly smiled and asked with interest.

"Of course! This Qin State...... I really don't want to leave as soon as I come! ”

The shopkeeper couldn't help nodding his head again and again, and immediately echoed.

"Tell me...... In this world, how can there be a good place where you don't have to pay taxes? In this Qin country, only those who have land need to pay taxes, but those who have no land don't even have to pay a penny! ”

Speaking of this, the store's face was suddenly filled with an indescribable sense of happiness and belonging!

"So whoever comes to this Qin country to do business...... Who doesn't miss the great kindness of His Royal Highness King Qin? But it's too late to follow the rules, who would think of committing adultery? ”

The shopkeeper said with a rightful look of affirmation, and the work under his hands has not stopped.

"Oh? According to what you say, are you ready to stay in this Qin country forever? ”

When Wei Ying heard this, he didn't know that this shopkeeper must be a foreigner like himself.

But how can a foreigner from other places not only start a business in peace and stability within the border of the Qin State, but also take a bite of His Royal Highness the King of Qin?

"Of course! Such a nice place...... Wouldn't it be a fool not to stay here? ”

The shopkeeper nodded immediately and said with a serious look of affirmation.

"And I'm not just going to stay here alone, I'm going to take my whole family over! I'm going to call all my relatives and friends! ”

Speaking of which, the smile on the shopkeeper's face couldn't be hidden.

Although he is a foreigner, he doesn't even have a piece of land in this Qin country, and he has no relatives and no reason, so he hastily moved his family, I'm afraid that he will all starve to death here.

But in the territory of Qin, no matter how many people you have in your family, as long as you don't have land, you don't have to pay a penny of tax!

And there happens to be an officially established trade place such as Huaxia Trade City, so there is no need to worry about livelihood at all, as long as you are willing to endure hardships and stand hard work, you will definitely be able to survive in this Qin country, and it is far better than before!

"What? You—you mean...... You're moving your family here?? ”

Until this time, Wei Ying was really a little surprised!

Because he heard the accent of this shopkeeper, there should be no doubt that he is a big li!

If a Da Li person came to Qin State to do business, it would naturally be extremely normal, but a Da Li person actually gave birth to the idea of staying in Qin State, or even moving his family to Qin State to settle down!

This really shocked Wei Ying!

After all, Dali is a well-deserved big country in the Central Plains, and it is recognized as the first power of the Three Kingdoms!!

"yes, such a nice place...... You'd be foolish not to move here! ”

The shopkeeper's face was as it should be, but it made Wei Ying stunned in place.

"Could it be...... Do you think Qin is better than Da Li? ”

Wei Ying was silent for a long time, and finally asked with a look of disbelief.

"This ......"

As soon as these words came out, the shopkeeper finally showed a little hesitation.

After all, the name of the first powerful country in Dali is not blown out, but recognized by Kyushu!

"To be honest, the Qin State is not as rich and powerful as Da Li...... But in the Qin State, we ordinary people can live better! No matter how strong Dali is, what does it have to do with us ordinary people? ”

As soon as these words came out, it was like a soul torture, which suddenly made Wei Ying stunned in place, unable to speak to himself for a long time.

Yes, no matter how rich and powerful Dali is, it is the glory and glory of the royal nobles and the family.

For the ordinary people who live at the bottom of society, have long been oppressed by extremely heavy taxes and servitude......

How much does it matter?

"And this guest officer, if I'm not mistaken...... You're supposed to be a good person, right? And you...... Didn't you also come to the territory of this Qin country? ”

The shopkeeper naturally heard his accent a long time ago, so he chatted enthusiastically for so long, and in the moment, he teased again.

"Uh, this ......"

When Wei Ying heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and he suddenly couldn't cry or laugh.

It was for his ideals and ambitions, and it was impossible for him to be reused in Da Li, so he came to this barren and impoverished Qin State.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't set foot in this great country in this life!

But in a moment, he thought that he had no blood and ambition but nowhere to show it, so he came to the territory of this Qin State.

For ordinary people in the world, they don't have so much knowledge and culture, let alone ideals and ambitions!

What they have in their hearts is enough as long as they can survive safely and steadily, and they can live a better life!

can look at Kyushu and talk about the world, but there is a country and a place that can truly satisfy ordinary people......

What about these most basic livelihood needs?

"Guest officer, I think you should be a learned man! The reason why he was exiled to this foreign Qin State...... I'm afraid there's nowhere to do it in the Great Li Country, right? ”

This store has traveled from south to north, but what kind of vision is it?

Just by looking at it, the dress of this guest officer, as well as his words and deeds, can be guessed a few points.

"Uh...... Sort of. ”

Wei Ying was stunned at first, and then glanced at the store in surprise, but he also bowed his head immediately.

At least overall, the store guessed well.

"It's good to be knowledgeable! Our Qin State, what we lack the most is you scholars! ”

I didn't expect the shopkeeper to hear this, but he was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly pointed in the direction of Hanyang City and took the initiative to say.

"When Mr. first entered the Qin Kingdom, I'm afraid I don't know that there is a Yin Shi Xue Palace in the border of my Qin Kingdom, right?"

In the middle of a few words, even the title has changed.

"Huh? Yin Shi Xue Palace? I've never heard of it before......"

Wei Ying immediately sighed lightly, and couldn't help but feel a little curious, and said casually.

"Could it be...... Is it created by His Royal Highness King Qin? ”

"Head to head! This Yinshi School Palace was created by His Royal Highness the King of Qin himself! And the person in charge of the Academy...... Sir, might as well guess which one is the world's most famous Confucian? ”

The store deliberately sold a pass, and asked rhetorically.

"Oh? Who is the world's famous Confucian......"

Wei Ying was very curious in his heart, but he didn't know which famous Confucian would deign to come to this Qin State Palace to teach?

After all, the great Confucian masters who can be called the world's famous Confucians, let alone go to such a small county, whether they go to any of the three major dynasties in Kyushu, they will all be treated as guests!

The world-famous Confucian master went to a school palace in the county to teach......

That's a bit of a condescension.

However, the store was also impatient, and when Wei Ying was still speculating in his heart, he was already impatient to take the lead!

"That's the first Confucian in Daqian - Nanyang Jingshen Zuo Xuan!"

"What? Nanyang Sutra ...... Mr. Zuo?! ”

Wei Ying was suddenly shocked, but he really didn't expect that it would be this respected Confucian senior!

It must be known that this old Mr. Zuo, who is known as the god of Nanyang Sutra, if he has to rank among the famous Confucians in the world, he is completely a Confucian and Taoist master who can be ranked in the top three!

Such a great Confucian master actually deigned to go to Qin Guoyin's Shixue Palace to teach?

This......

For a while, Wei Ying was really curious about this Yinshi School Palace, which was personally instructed by His Royal Highness the King of Qin and taught by the great Confucian master Zuo Xuan.

"Not bad! It is the god of Nanyang Jingshen - Mr. Zuo Xuanzuo! ”

The shopkeeper had a proud look on his face, as if he was extremely proud that the Qin State Academy could have such a great Confucian as a teacher.

"This ...... With the respect of Mr. Zuo, why, why ......"

Wei Ying was really a little puzzled for a while!

Even if he is far away in the country of Dali, he has already heard of the life and deeds of Mr. Zuo Xuanzuo!

It is said that he was born in a poor family, but he was dedicated to learning, and finally tossed and turned, and went through hardships to come to Lin'an City, the holy land of Confucianism and Taoism, to study!

In the end, he learned something, and became a blockbuster in Lin'an, becoming the world's famous Confucian in Kyushu!

Then he retreated bravely and chose to return to his ancestral land, Nanyang County, where he spent his days in his ancestral land and taught and educated people.

It is said that when the Great Qianguo was founded, the Taiji Holy Emperor personally issued an imperial decree and wanted to summon Mr. Zuo to the court as an official and take charge of the great cause of Daqian education, but Mr. Zuo refused a word.

But now...... But how did he come to this small Qin country to be a teacher?!

"Haha! Isn't Mr. Zuo also inspired by the benevolence of His Royal Highness King Qin, so he will take the initiative to serve! ”

The shopkeeper takes a bite of His Royal Highness the King of Qin, as if he already treats himself as a citizen of the Qin State!

"Oh yes! This gentleman...... If you really have ambitions, go to the Yin Shi Academy! As long as you are really talented...... I will definitely be able to get ahead in my Qin country and make a name for myself! ”

After laughing, the shopkeeper did not forget to continue to persuade him, so that he could go straight to the palace and have a bright future!

"Harm~ This is a joke, the entrance palace is just to continue studying, maybe the knowledge can be improved one or two, but if you say anything to get ahead......"

Speaking of this, Wei Ying couldn't help but chuckle and shook his head, disapproving.

"I'm afraid it's a bit exaggerated!"

"Uh...... What does the gentleman mean by this? ”

The shopkeeper was confused, but he was quite puzzled by this.

"If you want to get ahead, you have to become an official! However, looking at the world of Kyushu, if you want to become an official, you have to be recommended by inspection! So...... In the school palace, how can you talk about getting ahead? ”

Wei Ying only thought that this shopkeeper didn't understand what the inspection system was, so he patiently explained immediately.

"Haha! Mr. is joking, although he doesn't know a few big characters, but he travels south and north all day long, how can he not even know the system of inspecting and electing officials? ”

When the shopkeeper heard this, he immediately burst into laughter, but he waved his hand again and again.

"Oh? That's what the store said...... But what does that mean? ”

Now it was Wei Ying's turn to be a little puzzled.

Since this shopkeeper knows that if he wants to become an official, he must be recommended by the guard of a county, but why does he say that if he goes to the Yinshi School Palace, he can get ahead and stand out?

"I don't know, sir! Kyushu all over the world implements the inspection system, but our Qin State has His Royal Highness the King of Qin, but it is to abolish the inspection system and set up a separate imperial examination system! ”

When the shopkeeper said this, the pride on his face was even greater.

And in addition to the face full of pride, there is also a faint hope and expectation!

It must be known that this imperial examination system is inconsequential and has little to do with ordinary people like him who can't read a few big characters.

But being useless to him does not mean that it is useless to his children and grandchildren!

If he can send his son and grandson to the Nayin Shi School Palace to study and learn, it will take time......

Maybe their family can still produce an official master, but it's not completely impossible!

And this opportunity to change the fate of the entire family is one of the reasons why this shopkeeper wants to move his family to the Qin State!

After all, the imperial examination system, for the people at the bottom, is actually a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it has never been there!

It's a great opportunity to change your destiny if you work hard!!

"What? Abolish the probationary examination and establish the imperial examination? This is called the imperial examination system...... But how? ”

Wei Ying was shocked at the moment, and hurriedly asked!

He thinks he is well-read and has learned from the past and the present, but for this so-called imperial examination system, it is really the first time he has heard of it!

What's more, the probation system is an ancient system, how can it be said that it is abolished? !

"Imperial examination system?"

The shopkeeper, who was immersed in the fantasy of a better life in the future, suddenly woke up, and after subconsciously repeating it, he immediately explained.

"Don't be limited by your background, only by your talent! This...... It's my Qin State imperial examination system! ”

As soon as these words came out, Wei Ying suddenly lost his mind and could not speak to himself for a long time......

……

"The prosperity of people is for the country!

However, the king of Qin and his people, tried their best to lure the people of Dali to turn to the weak Qin, which is really despised!

Is it the work of a king to act such a villain?

Alas! Eating the people and fattening Qin is not the righteousness of a gentleman, let alone the virtue of a holy king! ”

——"Lishu" Fan Jian (formerly Taishi Ling of the Dali Dynasty)