lcionline Chapter 165 Your son has one more thing to do
Chapter 165 Your son has one more thing to do
The King of Qin looked puzzled and asked, "Oh? You have something else to say? Tell me about it."
Ying Wuyou quickly said, "Father, the 100 guards you bestowed upon me before are far from enough. Many guards have already been dispatched to various places to carry out missions, and I have very few people at my disposal."
The King of Qin frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "In that case, how many guards do you think would be enough?"
A glint of expectation flashed in Ying Wuyou's eyes, and he quickly replied, "Father, it would be wonderful if you could grant me another 200."
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin thought for a moment and then nodded, replying, "Yes, that's fine. I will order Meng Yi to select some suitable personnel for you later."
However, Ying Wuyou shook his head slightly and said with some concern, "Father, the position of guard has always been one person per position. If you transfer 200 people to me all at once, how will we fill the 200 newly created vacancies? We can't let the palace guards be negligent."
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin nodded in agreement, acknowledging his concerns, and said slowly, "This is indeed a problem. It seems we can only take a long-term approach and gradually select suitable personnel to fill these vacancies."
Ying Wuyou's eyes darted around, and he suddenly suggested, "Father, since we need to replenish our manpower, why don't I go to the army myself to select them? This way, we can ensure that the selected people are all elite soldiers, and we can also avoid the situation where there are both good and bad people due to hasty selection."
The King of Qin pondered for a moment, then said, "Very well, I'll have Meng Tian take you to the army to select 200 men later."
Upon hearing this joyous news, Ying Wuyou was overjoyed and said with tears of gratitude, "Thank you for your kindness, Father. I will certainly live up to your expectations!"
The King of Qin sat upright and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Ying Wuyou replied, "Father, I have another question. When will the group of prisoners you arranged to go to the coal mines be dispatched?"
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin lightly patted his forehead and said with a hint of apology, "Oh dear! I had completely forgotten about this matter. It's alright, I'll have Meng Tian handle it properly later." With that, the King of Qin waved his hand to indicate to Ying Wuyou that there was no need to worry.
Ying Wuyou nodded respectfully and thanked the king, saying, "That's very good, thank you very much, Father."
However, just as the King of Qin was about to let Ying Wuyou leave, he saw that Ying Wuyou was still staring intently at him, as if waiting for something.
The King of Qin did not ask any questions, but waited for Ying Wuyou to speak. Ying Wuyou did not hesitate any longer and spoke again: "Father, actually, I have something else to say."
Seeing this, the King of Qin asked in confusion, "Oh? Is there anything else? Please speak freely."
Ying Wuyou slowly said, "Father, I want to make sweaters, but the wool needed is scarce and scattered within our Great Qin territory, which is really a waste of manpower, resources and time. Therefore, I am thinking of sending people to the grasslands to purchase wool."
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin's eyes widened in astonishment as he asked, "You actually intend to do business with the Xiongnu?"
Ying Wuyou quickly explained, "Father, don't worry. It's not just limited to the Xiongnu. The Donghu people to the east also have a lot of high-quality wool to buy. As long as we trade with them properly, we will surely reap great rewards."
The King of Qin frowned and asked with a serious expression, "But as far as I know, these Xiongnu and Donghu people are cruel and fierce by nature. They have always only known how to burn, kill, plunder, and commit all kinds of evil. How could they be willing to do business honestly with the people of my Great Qin?"
Ying Wuyou advised the King of Qin: "Father, as far as I know, the reason why the Xiongnu and Donghu people frequently burn, kill, and plunder is that they face a severe food shortage every winter. If we could actively buy their high-quality wool and exchange it for sufficient grain, then many ordinary Xiongnu and Donghu people would no longer be willing to engage in such brutal acts."
The King of Qin nodded slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "What my son says makes sense, but this move will probably only have an impact on the ordinary Xiongnu people who lack a voice. You know, how could those high-ranking and powerful Xiongnu nobles easily fall into a state of food shortage?"
Ying Wuyou nodded thoughtfully, indicating his agreement: "Father is absolutely right. That is why I dare to request that you dispatch an elite force to garrison and guard the Xiongnu border. In this way, it will not only deter those with ill intentions, but also allow us to take swift action when necessary to safeguard the peace of our Great Qin's borders."
The King of Qin stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and replied, "Hmm, this plan is excellent! We have now ceased hostilities with the states of Chu, Qi, and Wei, and many of our soldiers are resting and awaiting orders. It would be a good idea to send some of our troops to the Xiongnu border at this time."
Upon hearing his father's approval of his proposal, Ying Wuyou was overjoyed and quickly offered a string of praises: "Father, you are truly a man of great talent and wisdom! Your decisions are like a beacon illuminating the way forward, leading our Great Qin to prosperity and flourishing; your wisdom is extraordinary, far surpassing that of ordinary people; and your majesty is awe-inspiring, truly a model for heroes of the world!"
Faced with his daughter's lavish praise, the King of Qin was quite pleased, and a gratified smile appeared on his face. However, he still pretended to be reserved and said, "Alright, alright, stop flattering your father like that. Besides that, do you have any other important matters to report?"
Ying Wuyou quickly replied, "Father, there is indeed one more thing."
The King of Qin frowned, his face full of doubt, and asked, "Why are there so many troubles today? Tell me quickly, what else is going on?"
Ying Wuyou said, "Father, although our Great Qin has grown to a considerable size, it is still very short of talent. Therefore, after much thought, I have come up with the idea of establishing a technical college."
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin couldn't help but ask, "What kind of technology?"
After a moment's thought, Ying Wuyou replied methodically, "This academy covers a wide range of technologies, including carpentry, craftsmanship, farming, healing, divination, chemistry, and knowledge of geography and landscapes."
The King of Qin was stunned and speechless for a long time before he came to his senses and said, "Isn't your move going to provoke the Hundred Schools of Thought, including Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Mohism, Yin-Yang School, and the School of Diplomacy?"
Ying Wuyou took a deep breath and calmly replied, "In fact, I have had this idea for a long time. The reason I haven't mentioned it before is precisely because of the existence of the Hundred Schools of Thought. However, now that the economic zone is about to be completed, the cultural impact that will follow is unavoidable. Under these circumstances, for the talent reserves and future development plans of our Great Qin, establishing such an academy is imperative. Moreover, all industries are currently facing a shortage of talent. If we can establish the academy before the economic zone is completed, the benefits to the future prosperity of our Great Qin will be self-evident."