After all, the number of civil servants at all levels is limited, and it is difficult for a large number of Yiqu people to make a living. So Wei Ran actually transferred 10,000 people from Yiqu to serve as guards, which was the result of his repeated compression.

Since Zhang Lu fell ill in March, he has been lying in the Qin military camp, with neither a doctor nor special care. - That's not right, compared to Qin Zu, Zhang Lu still got some care: Qin Zu ate fried corn every day, while Zhang Lu drank porridge cooked with fried corn; Moreover, the fried millet he received when he was doing the project had already been eaten, and now he eats it from other Qin pawns one by one.

By the end of March, the weather is getting warmer and greener. Zhang Luqiang stood up and walked around the barracks.

The Yiqu Royal Mansion was changed to the Yiqu County Ya, but the pattern is still the same, and it does not pay attention to the etiquette of having several steps, symmetry, front hall and backyard, etc. Zhang Lu went to the front of the mansion to report, saying that his health had improved slightly, and he wanted to see the king in person to express his gratitude. The doorman reported that he went in and came out to report that Jingyangjun and Gao Lingjun had returned to Xianyang, and now they were in charge of Huyang; I am very pleased to know that Mr. Zhang's health is improving, and I am too late to ask for advice at present, and I will visit him when I am idle!

Zhang Lu left in a hurry and walked in Yiqu City. There are not many Yiqu people in Yiqu City, there are many Qin soldiers, there is neither a bazaar nor a mile, and the only eye-catching building is a huge altar, in comparison, even the county government also looks inferior. And inside and outside the city, there are Qin army camps everywhere.

After strolling around for a while, there was really nothing to see, so I had to go back to the barracks and talk to some Qin soldiers. The rotation period of these Qin pawns is about to expire, and they are happily waiting for the arrival of the successor Qin pawns, so that they can return to Xianyang.

The successor Qin arrived two days later, probably feeling that the situation was relatively stable, and only 10,000 people came. After a short handover, 30,000 Qin soldiers left. Zhang Lu's physical strength has not yet recovered, and no one has arranged a car for him, so he can't go back to Xianyang. Only able to stay for another month. The soldiers living in Zhang Lu's barracks were recruited from the counties of Wasteland, Lantian, Du, and Ju around Xianyang. Zhang Lu was originally from Wei, in Hedong, and his accent was somewhat similar to that of Qin in Hexi; After dealing with the Qin people for half a year, Zhang Lu can already speak Qin Yin. Those Qin pawns listened to the strange Qin sound that Zhang Lu held back, felt Zhang Lu's kindness, and also felt funny, and were willing to chat with Zhang Lu for a while in their spare time. Zhang Lu was very knowledgeable, and he could arouse everyone's interest by telling a few stories casually, and gradually became very popular in the military camp. Zhang Lu was also chatting and asking everyone about the implementation of Qin Law, and everyone was willing to tell Zhang Lu what they had seen and experienced, and there was only one thing, and they were not allowed to talk about praise and disapproval! Zhang Lu had studied Shang Jun's thoughts in his hometown, so he naturally understood this.

Soon, Hu Yang ordered to recruit people in the army who knew the Yiqu dialect to promote Qin law in various townships and pavilions. A public servant who lives in Ruan Qiu understands the Yiqu dialect and signs up for the event. Go out after breakfast every day and come back for dinner. In the evening, he chatted with Zhang Lu with others, and Zhang Lu asked about his work, and he also felt tired, and every day he was explaining various legal issues. Zhang Lu asked him to explain two things. He thought for a while and said, "A steals something, less than one penny, line B room, B Fujue, what is B's crime?" ”

Zhang Lu thought for a while and said, "No guilt." ”

The public said: "If he knows it and is arrested, what is the crime?" ”

Zhang Lu thought for a while and said, "Same crime." ”

Gongshi said: "Definitely. When a shield. ”

Zhang Lu struck the knot and sighed: "Wonderful! Again! ”

The public servant thought about it again and said, "The husband steals 300 dollars and sues his wife, and the wife eats and drinks together, what is the crime of the wife?" ”

Zhang Lu said: "The same crime as your husband!" ”

The public said: "It's not like that." If you conspire as before, you are guilty of the same crime; It's not a former conspiracy, but it's not its money. ”

Zhang Lu said: "Let's talk about it again!" ”

The public servant also came to the occasion and said, "Accusing someone of stealing 110 dollars, but actually stealing 100 dollars, what is the crime of the accuser?" ”

Zhang Lu said: "Although there is a difference, there is not much, and it should be rewarded with truth." ”

The public priest came to the strength and said, "Bad! When the second class. Who? Although ten dollars are added, the penalty is different. Qin Law, the crime of theft is less than a penny, no matter what; Less than one hundred and ten dollars, resistant; Less than six hundred and seventy dollars, end; After six hundred and seventy dollars, it is a city. Repeatedly, accusing someone of stealing a thousand dollars, and actually stealing 670, what is the crime of the false? “

Zhang Lu said: "If it is false, it should be false." “

Gongshi said: "Bad! Irrespective of. Who? The punishment is comparable, not false. “

The two of them began to talk about it. There were also many people involved next to him, and as soon as someone said "yes", someone covered his mouth and said, "The law is non-negotiable!" “

Zhang Lu still didn't understand a little, so he asked, "What is patience?" What is the end? What is Chengdan? ”

Gongshi said: "Mr. is not from Qin. The Qin people know everything. Resistant, remove beard and sideburns, and keep hair. Finish, and go to send also. Those who build cities will be four years old. ”

Zhang Lu said: "For Chengdan to be four years old, the acres of land are barren, how can his wife raise?" ”

Gongshi said: "I didn't have a concubine. ”

Zhang Lu said: "It's okay if you're not guilty? ”

The public said: "Even sitting." ”

Zhang Lu can be regarded as having a little understanding of Qin Law.

The public went down to the pavilions every day to explain the law—in fact, he was a translator, and Zhang Lu also learned some legal knowledge from him every day, until the marquis entered Yiqu and the king of Yiqu was cremated. The shift was changed twice in the middle, but the Qin pawns who knew Yiqu dialect were left to assist in the work on the condition that each one was promoted to one lord.

With the efforts of all parties, the crisis in Yiqu has been dissipated, and all parties are happy. The Qin army left a thousand soldiers and appointed a prince as the county lieutenant, and those Qin soldiers who knew Yiqu were directly approved by Wei Ran to be promoted to the rank of knight and become the chief of Shiwu at all levels, and the time in Yiqu was converted into a service period.

This time, Zhang Lu finally met Hu Yang and reported that his illness had completely recovered and he could return to Xianyang. Hu Yang had no impression of this man with a rickety body and gray beard, as if someone had mentioned that he had contributed to road construction. I inquired about his health, gave him food and water along the way, and sent him away.

On the day of departure, Zhang Lu was carrying five buckets of fried millet and a gourd of water, and the burden he carried with him had been lost when he was sick, and he only had a short brown with him. Inside the baggage is a silk robe worn in winter.

Wei Ran, Jingyangjun and Gao Lingjun left first in the car. Hu Yang stayed behind and commanded the troops to return to Xianyang. He inserted the Yiqu people into the Qin soldiers, and familiarized them with the Qin army's orders, banners, and various institutional measures such as camping, cooking, and marching. The strict discipline of the Qin army impressed the Yiqu people.

Zhang Lu followed the troops for ten days and entered Xianyang. The moment he entered Xianyang, Zhang Lu felt as if he was confused: inside and outside Xianyang, there were scenes of cattle ploughing everywhere, although not every piece of land used cows, but as far as the eye could see, there was almost no time when cattle could not be seen. In the Wei State, ox farming was an advanced skill that only a very few people mastered, and inside and outside Xianyang simply became the daily life of the common people!

Due to the fact that they were not allowed to talk to each other or talk during the march, Zhang Lu never had the opportunity to ask the doubts in his heart. When he arrived in Xianyang, Hu Yang led the Yiqu people into the military camp, and the others were disbanded on the spot, and each person's merit book was sent to the counties from the Zhonggeng Mansion. At this time, Zhang Lu had the opportunity to catch a person and ask, why do so many people in the Qin State know how to plow with cattle? The man glanced at Zhang Lu strangely and said, "At the beginning of the year, you will learn it, and at the end of the year, you will learn it. How dare you not practice! ”

Zhang Lu said: "It's not easy to raise cattle, and their families raise their own cattle, aren't they also sleepy? ”

The man said: "Mr. is not from Qin." The official stable of Qin cattle and livestock, the county has a large stable, often one hundred and ten cattle and horses; There are small stables in the township, and there are more than a dozen heads; And the state-owned palace stables, the number of which is incalculable, or Yunying Valley. ”

Zhang Lu said: "Why is the official cow used by the people? ”

The man said: "Use cattle to power the field, but you can raise it." When it's over, it's over. ”

Zhang Lu was surprised: "But you can use the power field to raise it?" ”

The man said, "It's not easy! When he returns, if the ox loses an inch, he will be flogged ten. Those who die of illness should be reported to the county, and the county will sell their flesh into their tendons, leather, and horns. If there is a shortcoming, the farmer will pay for it! ”

Zhang Lu looked at the Qin pawn who had just undressed with a completely incredulous look, maybe he was a farmer, or had he also borrowed cattle from the government? Otherwise, how can you know in such detail!

As a student who is interested in national affairs, Zhang Lu naturally knows what cattle farming means to agriculture; What it means to plough a large area of cattle on a field. He seems to have unlocked a code for the strength of the Qin State.

The troops of the expedition to Yiqu were disbanded in the territory of Gukou County, and from here they walked to Wangyi Palace along the rammed earth road, and there were still more than 100 miles of land. Zhang Lu decided to use his identity as Huayang Jungong Cao to eat and stay overnight at the Gukou County Pavilion and leave again the next day. After checking the festival charms, Zhang Lu got a single room and an official meal. Zhang Lu wants to take a bath, and there is a big urn in the pavilion, which can hold water, but the water must be picked and burned by himself. Zhang Lu looked at the urn, no one had used it for a long time, and it was dirty, so forget it. In his spare time, he chatted with the postman about farming and Qin Lu for a long time, and the postman seemed to be more familiar with Qin Lu and farming,—— and he was going to apply for the scribe exam.

The next day, Zhang Lu got up early, walked for a day, and arrived at the starting point of the rammed earth road. There was no pavilion here, so he stayed at the house of the pavilion chief nearby for a day. On the third day, we finally arrived at Wangyi Palace.

Zhang Lu arrived at Wangyi Palace, showed the festival charm, and the doorkeeper informed that Wangyi Palace had been handed over to the Marquis as early as three months ago, and Huayangjun now lives in the official residence next to Zhangtai Palace. Zhang Lu said with a wit: "But the minister still has a surplus of clothes in the meantime, dare to ask where he is?" ”

The squire reported inside, and a retainer came out and asked Zhang Lu what was the matter? Zhang Lu half-truthfully told him about the road he was ordered to build, and then said: "At that time, the weather was cold, and the ministers came out in silk robes, and the crown and belt of spring and summer clothes were left indoors. May the beggar be returned! ”

The retainer took out a woodblock, put what Zhang Lu said on the slippery book, let Zhang Lu read it, pressed the hand mold with dansha, and held it in. When he was young, he came out with a bag in his hand and said, "When Huayangjun handed it over, he didn't mention the matter of Mr., and the marquis didn't know. Mr. Hou Zhi worked hard to build the road, and gradually made great achievements, and he was willing to pay for it with thousands of dollars. He handed the bag in his hand to Zhang Lu. Zhang Lu took the money bag and bowed: "The minister would like to thank the marquis!" He grabbed a handful of money from his bag and handed it to the squire. The waiter didn't dare to take it, and said: "If you don't have merit, you will be bribed, and you will be punished according to the law!" May not sin! Zhang Lu was amazed.