Chapter 624: It’s Time to Collect Rent

The voices in the court were finally unified on the surface. As for the voices in private, Qin Shihuang didn't care.

This is the case in the court. It is impossible for everyone to have the same voice.

Everyone immediately began to prepare to welcome the army back to the city.

The world has returned to peace, which is also a major event recently.

Of course you have to prepare well, but it won’t be too grand.

Because both the national treasury and Qin Shihuang's own inner treasury were completely empty.

The south has been pacified, but the north has not yet.

The 300,000 Xiongnu army put greater pressure than the Xiang family.

After Qin Shihuang returned to the palace, he walked back and forth for a few steps. Zhao Gao quickly asked,

"Your Majesty, what are you worrying about?"

Qin Shihuang frowned slightly and replied,

"This time Lang'er and the others come back, but I can't bring much money and materials."

Welcoming the reward army requires money and supplies.

You can’t just talk about it, everyone is not stupid.

Zhao Gao smiled and replied,

"Your Majesty, this old slave has a trick here. His Royal Highness the Prince's subordinates are all peasant soldiers. It is better to use titles instead of rewards."

"All sergeants, just upgrade one level more."

In the Qin Dynasty, military achievements were rewarded with titles and lands, which was the most important thing for everyone.

Qin Shihuang nodded slightly, but quickly said,

"The title is okay, but what about the land? There is not so much land in Guanzhong."

Guanzhong is the birthplace of the Old Qin people. Since the founding of the Qin Dynasty, the land in Guanzhong, especially the area near Xianyang, has been almost divided.

Zhao Gao smiled again and said,

"Your Majesty, the Qin Dynasty is so big that it needs to be dispersed to various places."

"There's nothing we can do about it."

Qin Shihuang hesitated for a moment and could only nod.

There is really no good way.

"Okay, let's have someone send a letter to Lang'er. He should also know these things in advance."

Qin Shihuang ordered.

Zhao Gao nodded in agreement.

Soon, a fast horse left Xianyang and headed south.

Two days later, Han Di near Wuguan.

A Qin army is being repaired. Although they have been marching for so many days, everyone has smiles on their faces.

They will be able to reach Xianyang in a few days, and this reward will definitely be indispensable.

Of course I'm happy.

It's just that the atmosphere in the military camp is not that good.

Zhao Lang was looking at his father's letter, frowned slightly and said,

"This reward is still a bit confusing."

Then he handed the letter to Chen Ping aside and said,

"You think of a way to get some money, and you can't let the soldiers feel cold."

Although my father agreed to let the soldiers who died in the battle enter the Lishan Imperial Tomb.

But the rewards for the surviving soldiers are not so good.

He also understands that Daqin is very poor now.

But the soldiers had to go through life and death in exchange for their military exploits, and they couldn't just use a title to fool them.

But after reading the letter, Chen Ping was confused for a moment, and then said,

"Chief, what happened to this reward?"

Zhao Lang returned,

"Didn't you see? My father is going to replace the reward with a title, and the land that follows the title will also go to some remote places depending on the situation."

Using a false name and a remote land instead of real money, what else is this but fooling around?

But Chen Ping's eyes widened, and then he smiled bitterly and said,

"Chief, no matter how many people ask for this title and land, they can't get it!"

"Even if this place is remote, it is still my real place, and it is not the same as Baiyue."

"As for this title, it is all related to taxation and corvee, but it is much more useful than money."

Soon, Chen Ping explained these details and finally said, Gu

"Chief, the news has spread that you can enter the imperial mausoleum after you die in battle, and the soldiers are all screaming to die."

"There are even soldiers complaining about why they didn't die in battle."

"Now, with the rewards of title and land, the soldiers will never object!"

"Look again, in Da Qin, even wealthy businessmen can't buy any titles!"

"This kind of honor can be passed down to three generations. How can it be measured by such mundane things as money?"

Hearing this, Zhao Lang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then showed a wry smile.

Affected by some bad experiences in his previous life, he has become accustomed to using money to measure everything.

I forgot that in today's Great Qin, honor and so on are much more important than money.

Dad is indeed a dad, and he still has a firm handle on Da Qin.

He, who only thought about money, fell behind.

Shaking his head mockingly, Zhao Lang quickly said,

"Well, I understand. This is how the reward will be carried out, but you must also have money."

"Even if it's a little less, it must be resolved within two months."

The government does not issue rewards immediately.

There is still some time left and you can take advantage of it.

Just in time to distribute things before winter.

Chen Ping suddenly also had a bitter look on his face.

"Chief, where is the money in Da Qin now?"

The First Emperor spent a lot of money on large-scale construction projects.

There have been a dozen rebellions in the past two years, and with two border troops supporting a total of 800,000 troops, the entire Great Qin Dynasty has really lost a drop.

Hearing this, Zhao Lang's heart moved slightly and he quickly said,

"Send a message to Xiaoliu and the others, saying that I am short of money."

The sergeants of Da Qin helped the Goguryeo royal family maintain law and order for so long.

It’s also time to pay some protection fees.

After all, what are people like me doing in that remote place in the countryside?

Just to thank them?

Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Chen Ping immediately went to deliver the message without saying a word, as long as Zhao Lang didn't ask him for money.

Soon, a fast horse left the military camp.

A few days later.

On the streets of the Goguryeo Royal City.

Xiaoliu held a piece of grass in his mouth, chewed it twice and then spit it out, complaining,

"Damn it, this place doesn't even taste good grass."

They were patrolling. As the highest general, Xiaoliu patrolled the city every day. This was a rule.

When the Goguryeo people on the street saw them, they would smile and salute, but they were still slightly afraid.

They can't forget how powerful these people were when they broke through the royal city!

Fortunately, although these Qin troops were very powerful, they had been in the city for so many days, and when they got along with each other, they did not do anything to the people.

And it is extremely fair and just.

The good proof is that these Qin soldiers actually gave money when they bought things!

To put it bluntly, these Qin troops are better than their own government!

Qin Jun on the side heard the complaint and was about to talk with a smile. Suddenly, a Goguryeo man knelt down in front of them and started crying.

Xiaoliu looked at the local translator on the side, who quickly explained the situation.

It's not complicated, it's just that this person was bullied by another person.

Xiaoliu waved his hand, and Qin Jun on the side took his people to seek justice.

This kind of thing is considered normal in the royal city.

But some Goguryeo scholars on the street were extremely disappointed when they saw this scene.

Ordinary people were wronged and went to find the Qin army. If things continue like this, is there any hope for Goguryeo?

Xiao Liu wanted to continue his inspection, but a messenger hurriedly came to him and said,

"The prince has an urgent message!"

Xiao Liu's face turned solemn. After reading the letter in a hurry, he waved his hand and said,

"Let's go, it's time for us to collect the rent."

Then he took it towards the Goguryeo Palace.