Chapter 131 The Rain is Coming
Chapter 131 The Rain is Coming
Qin Shuang glanced at Xie Chen outside the door, thought for a moment, and agreed to Yian.
"Okay, we do!"
Ian didn't notice her expression, he was just busy enjoying himself.
"Okay, okay, then we'll take a rest and return to Xianyang in two days."
He waved to Xie Chen and the others to come in and gave them some instructions. Xie Chen was not reluctant to see them go to Xianyang. Instead, he was very happy to help them arrange the itinerary and manpower, as well as supplies for the journey.
When Qin Shuang saw him like that, she knew that she was unsympathetic. Perhaps she had been strong for too long and took his kindness as an illusion. She felt a little uncomfortable, but did not show it.
Ian thought it would take some time to talk, but it turned out to be so smooth. They were so tired from the journey that they finished their meal early and rested.
Liaodong County
Xiahou Gui led people to dig several canals, which alleviated the drought to a certain extent. After several failed attempts at artificial rainfall, Gongshu Yuan did not blindly rain rain, but kept observing the weather. After more than half a month of continuous observation, they discussed it and felt that it was okay.
"Lord Gongshu, let's try again! Otherwise Liaodong will really be doomed this year."
Liu Hui has been so anxious recently that he has blisters on the corners of his mouth. Seeing the barren Liaodong, he can't sleep or eat.
"Okay, let's try again!"
Gongshu Yuan made up his mind to try again, and the others also tried again with hope. After firing the rain bombs, they had no choice but to wait.
Gongshu Yuan looked up at the sky, hoping it would rain. He kept waiting until the light stung his eyes and they hurt. He closed his eyes and slowly tired himself out. This happened many times, but it still didn't rain. He thought he had failed again.
On the other side of the mountain, Xiahou Gui was working hard to dig a ditch when she suddenly felt water on her back. She thought it was someone's child playing in the water.
"Whose child is this? Take care of him. Water is very precious right now. You can't play in the water."
He said without raising his head, and the people beside him echoed him.
"That's right. If it doesn't rain, even a drop of water is extremely precious. The old well in our village hasn't been dry for many years, and it's almost impossible to produce water this year."
After the two finished talking, the rain fell even harder. Xiahou Mei became a little annoyed. He straightened his back and was about to scold the child who had made trouble, but there were no children around. He looked up in disbelief.
"It's raining! It's raining!"
He shouted, and the people who were busy digging the ditch looked up and saw the rain falling on their faces.
"Oh my god! It's really raining. God, please don't let us die!"
"Great Qin Dynasty for ten thousand years!"
"Great Qin Dynasty for ten thousand years!"
Seeing that the rain was getting heavier, Xiahou Mei ordered everyone to take shelter from the rain.
"Hurry, hide, be careful not to catch a cold."
Gongshu Yuan thought he had failed again. When he closed his eyes for the last time, a drop of rain fell on his nose. He thought it was an illusion, so he opened his eyes and saw the rain coming towards them.
"My Lord, it's raining! It's raining!"
Liu Hui jumped for joy, not caring about etiquette and excitedly hugged the people around him.
"See? It's raining. It's really raining!"
The soldier who was hugged was also happy, because his family was from Liaodong. He was so excited that tears came out and he knelt on the ground and kowtowed continuously.
"Thank you! Zhang Lin expresses his gratitude to the elders and villagers of Liaodong for their great kindness."
Liu Hui helped him up.
"We have to thank Prime Minister Qin for this."
When Gongshu Yuan heard their words, the corners of his mouth curled up and he looked towards the direction of Xianyang. He felt that it was time to report the good news and he would be able to go back soon.
Xianyang
Fusu saw the reported news and gave it to Qin Xingfu after reading it. She smiled after reading it and was worried that floods would happen in the future.
"Sir, Daqin needs to make more preparations. Summer is coming soon. It rains a lot in summer, so we need to be alert to floods."
"Well, arrangements have already been made in this regard. This is the news from Jiang Lou, saying that the plane he built has successfully completed its test flight."
Qin Xingfu always knew that he wanted to build an airplane, and it was a bit unfair to him that he had been building ships all these years. Now that he got permission, he was able to build it so quickly.
"Then Xianyang needs to build an airport. Sir, can you think of some suitable places?"
Fusu held the map. He had been told by her before that now they really wanted to build an airport, but for the moment they were not sure where to put it.
"Huiyuan, where do you think is better? Xianyang City has expanded outward for several days now, and the population is increasing. It is still difficult to manage."
Qin Xingfu looked at the map and pointed to a place.
"Is it okay here?"
After reading it, Fusu fell silent and refused decisively.
"No, this is the imperial tomb."
"That's such a waste of land. It's such a large area."
The emperor is so willful that he even wants a huge place to sleep.
"..."
"Then let's take a look at this place. Merge Sanchuan County into Xianyang and build an airport here. The terrain is flatter. As for management, we can carry out zoning management..."
Now Xianyang has become a large city, and the previous governance methods may not work. Qin Xingfu talked to Fusu about the governance system of a modern city.
After listening to it, Fusu thought it was good, but he did not adopt it immediately as he still had many questions.
"If that's the case, do the laws need to be supplemented? In addition, do we need to give corresponding policy benefits to the newly incorporated places?"
"Well, yes, it is still quite troublesome, especially when it comes to land issues. We also need to standardize the requirements for people to build houses. In the future, the population will increase and there will not be enough land."
Fusu compared the population growth rate in the past decade and also heard from many places that many families often had conflicts over housing, and some even fought.
"Okay, it's getting late today, we can discuss this in court tomorrow."
Fusu raised his forehead. He had been in power for less than a year, but he always felt that he was lacking in energy. He missed very much the time when his father was healthy. Although it was very satisfying to have power in his hands, he had to consider everything carefully. Once there was an omission, it might lead to good intentions leading to bad results.
"Okay, take care of yourself, sir!"
Qin Xingfu looked at the white hair growing on his temples and felt a little dazed. Her memory of him was still that of the gentle, elegant and graceful man she saw when she first met him.
Fusu noticed her gaze, touched his temples and smiled.
"I don't know how young I am. I'm almost forty, and Qingque is getting married soon. I believe I will become a grandfather soon."
Qin Xingfu was reminded and realized that she was already in her thirties and her children were already in school.
"Yes! Time flies. In a blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed."
The two walked side by side, reminiscing about the past. In fact, Fusu was most comfortable during the time in Shangjun. He witnessed her making paper, farming, and burning cement for the first time, and it seemed to him like it was just yesterday.
Before he met her, he was hated by his father. Later, he heard her say that he was falsely summoned to commit suicide in history. If she had not appeared, he might have really died of heartbreak and committed suicide. But she appeared and made the Qin Dynasty more and more prosperous, and his father was still alive.
"I'm here, see you tomorrow!"
Qin Xingfu bowed and said goodbye, and Fusu also got into the car. Qingque was busy with her wedding recently and did not go to court with him.
"Father!"
Qingque was wandering in the courtyard. He was about to get married, which meant that he had grown up. The woman he was going to marry was the second daughter of Meng Tian. They had only met a few times and could not say that they knew each other well, but he felt that she had a good personality and got along well with his sister.
He didn't have anyone he particularly liked, so he simply agreed to his mother's arrangement.
"The wedding will be in two months, and my son will be a grown-up!"
Qingque felt a little uncomfortable and a little scared. He was afraid that he would not be a good husband.
"Father, I've been feeling anxious lately. I always feel like I'm still a child. Will I be a good husband? A good father?"
Fusu looked at his son who was half a head taller than him. He once had the same feeling of panic.
"Have someone prepare some wine and food so that we can have a good chat."
Even though he was very tired, Fusu still had to cheer up and comfort his child.
The servants quickly prepared wine and food, and Fusu asked everyone to go down so that the father and son could sit opposite each other.
"My child, I was just like you back then. I was a little scared, confused, and at a loss. At that time, I had no one to comfort me..."
Fusu told his son about the past events between him and Lady Yan. Lady Yan, thinking that the weather would be cool, sent them two outer robes and accidentally heard their conversation.
She has never felt secure, and there is nothing outstanding about her family. The only thing is that the family tradition is upright.
It was a great honor for her to marry the young master. They treated each other with respect at first, then gradually developed feelings for each other. Later, they had a child, and she thought her good days were coming.
But the young master offended His Majesty and was punished to go to Shangjun. She had a very difficult life at home with her children. She did not resent him because she knew he was a kind person.
But she didn't expect that after he came back from Shangjun a few months ago, he brought back a stunningly beautiful woman. She was happy at first, but then a little worried. She was still a little worried about her position at first, but the man's eyes did not have the affection she thought.
They were open and honest with each other, and she even helped the young master to show up in front of His Majesty. Only then did the young master gradually get involved in court affairs in a real sense, and excluded the other young masters at once.
At that time, many people in the family sent invitations, and many people wanted to put women around the young master. Even her mother advised her against it, but she always remembered what Qin Xingfu said about being together for life. She was very selfish and only wanted the young master to have her, but she still asked the young master for his opinion against her will. The young master asked her to reject them all. Later, they had Dening, and no one dared to mention anything in front of her.
Now that the young master has all the power, she believes that in a few years, she will be the most noble woman in the world! She no longer envies Qin Xingfu, because what the young master has given her is already a rare feeling in the world, and she is very proud of this.
She listened attentively and thought a lot.
Fusu drank as he spoke.
"Qingque, if you have someone you like in the future, don't forget your identity and responsibilities, and don't let your wife down. It's hard to have a perfect life."
Fusu felt very bitter in his heart. He felt that the wine in the glass was too bitter, just like the feelings in his heart that had to be suppressed.
"My son will keep this in mind, Father, please stop drinking."
Qingque felt a little dizzy and quickly stopped him from pouring more wine.
Mrs. Yan then came out. Her feet were a little numb from standing for so long.
"Someone, help the young master down to rest. I'll take care of him here!"
After putting on outer robes for her husband and children, the servant helped Qingque go downstairs. She helped Fusu up, calling him softly.
"Sir, it's time to go back to your room!"
Fusu half leaned on her.
"Madam, you have worked hard!"
After being married for many years, Mrs. Yan still feels a little embarrassed.
"My husband is so polite!"
Qingque seldom drank alcohol. He vomited when he was helped to the yard by the servants. After vomiting, his mind became much clearer and he no longer needed the servants to serve him.
After washing up and lying on the bed, he kept recalling what his father had just said. He felt that he was quite similar to his father, and he would treat his wife well in the future. But what did his father's last sentence mean?
Qingque was a little confused. He just drank a lot of wine and felt a little dizzy. He fell asleep after thinking for a while.
Qin Xingfu was organizing the materials that needed to be discussed tomorrow in the study room, and Dan Yao knocked on the door to remind her.
"My Lord, it's late at night!"
"It will be ready soon, you should rest first!"
Qin Xingfu didn't even raise his head as he finished writing the last piece of document.
Tan Yao accompanied her at the side, looking at her tenderly. When Qin Xingfu finished his work and looked up, she saw that he was still waiting for her and smiled at him tenderly.
"Didn't you say you would rest first? Why are you still waiting for me?"
"It's okay, I just want to be quiet for a while and wait for you to come together."
Qin Xingfu put the documents in order and then reached out for a hug.
"That's great! My arms are a little sore, help rub them for me."
"it is good!"
Dan Yao helped her rub her shoulder blades to relax them. Qin Xingfu leaned in his arms, smelling the faint scent of medicinal herbs on him.
"It's so fragrant!"
She was a little greedy. She had been pregnant for three months and now she could eat meat again! Thinking about this, her hands and feet began to move unsteadily.
Tan Yao's breathing became a little heavy, so he carried her back to the house. Knowing that she had the habit of taking a bath, they went into the bathroom and took off their clothes.
Seeing that he looked a little smug, Qin Xingfu pulled him into the water. Dan Yao was stunned for a moment, but before he could react, Qin Xingfu had already kissed him eagerly.
Dan Yao responded to her that they had raised her for several months and missed her terribly.
"My Lord... the weather is still a little cold now, be careful not to catch a cold!"
Dan Yao still had some sense and stopped her from taking the next action in time. Qin Xingfu pouted her lips, showing that she was somewhat dissatisfied.
"Be good! It will be fine soon!"
Dan Yao had no choice but to coax her to wash up quickly, pulled her out of the bathtub, and wiped her wet hair dry.
"Tsk tsk...You've been in such good shape for so many years. You don't practice martial arts, but read books and see doctors every day. How do you maintain your abdominal muscles?"
Qin Xingfu was held in his arms, his fingers wandering on his abdomen. Where his fingers wandered, he felt numb and itchy, and Dan Yao's heart felt itchy as well.
"It's natural."
Dan Yao would never tell her that he often exercises when no one is around, after all, she likes it that way.
Qin Xingfu didn't believe him and bit his shoulder lightly.
"fraud!"
Dan Yao's Adam's apple rolled, and Qin Xingfu took the opportunity to kiss her. It seemed that none of them could refuse this action. Sure enough, Dan Yao immediately threw down the towel, picked her up and walked towards the bed.
"My lord, you asked for this!"
Qin Xingfu smiled like a charming little elf.
"Are you going to give me a good show?"
"Well...don't cry for a while!"
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