It was still very hot in Xianyang in late summer and early autumn. In order to escape the heat, Ying Yu and his family moved into a newly built villa by the Weishui River.
In the pavilion of the villa, Ying Yu, Jiang Shu, Hongxiu, Zang Ta, Wang Ying, the Lu sisters and others were chatting and laughing while playing string strings.
Only Xiao Mei's face was missing a smile.
Ying Yu didn't bother to talk to her.
Although the two of them had slept together, Xiao Mei's status in Ying Yu's heart had not yet risen to the point where she could influence his thoughts.
In order to better control the Yuezhi cavalry, Bo Cai had no choice but to die.
Originally, Bo Cai did not need to die so early. He could only be blamed for being too greedy.
Looking at Xiao Mei, whose eyes were red, Wang Ying blinked, hesitated slightly and said:
"Brother Yu, now the Royal Academy is getting bigger and bigger, and more and more children are enrolling in it. Ying'er plans to ask Sister Xiao to help. Do you think it's okay?"
When Ying Yu heard this, he was a little stunned.
He didn't expect Wang Ying to make such a request.
But Ying Yu quickly figured it out.
Xiao Mei staying by her side now can be said to be a time bomb.
The death of his father, Bo Cai, was apparently due to excessive injuries.
But anyone with a brain can figure out the truth of this matter.
Xiao Mei is naturally not a stupid person.
Although the two of them are already a couple, don't forget that they had no relationship at first.
In this situation, no one can guarantee what Xiao Mei will do.
The reason why Wang Ying asked Xiao Mei to go to the academy was obviously because she was afraid that she would be harmful to her.
"It's better to go to the academy to relax, instead of staying at home and thinking nonsense all day long!"
Although he knew that Xiao Mei would not harm him, Ying Yu still agreed to Wang Ying's request.
Xiao Mei, who was on the side, obviously heard the conversation between the two, and looked at Ying Yu in confusion.
At home?
Does he really consider me family?
If he really regarded me as a family member, how could my father die?
At this time, Xiao Mei's mood was extremely complicated.
After nearly a year together, she had fallen deeply in love with the charming man in front of her.
But it was also because of him that his father died.
Although this father is not kind to him, he is his father after all.
Until Xiao Mei followed Wang Ying and left the Weishui Villa, she was still confused.
She didn't know what to do at this time.
Just pretend that nothing happens and continue to live with Ying Yu.
Or should we leave Da Qin and return to Da Yueshi?
"Sister Xiao, the academy has arrived."
Xiao Mei nodded slightly and followed Wang Ying out of the carriage.
After entering the academy, he soon saw a group of children playing.
Most of the children in the kindergarten that Wang Ying is responsible for are under the age of six. To put it bluntly, it is the kindergarten of future generations.
"Hello, Teacher Wang!"
When they saw Wang Ying coming back, a group of children immediately ran over.
"Well, everything is fine! The teacher is not here today, have you been naughty or mischievous?"
The little heads of the children were shaking like rattles, causing the group of people to smile.
Looking at these lively and active children in front of me, their eyes are full of innocence.
Xiao Mei felt much better.
Seeing these children secretly looking at her, Xiao Mei reluctantly smiled at them.
"Teacher, you look so beautiful when you smile!"
A little girl wearing a light yellow dress with a smile on her face came to Xiao Mei.
Does your smile look good?
Xiao Mei looked at the little girl in front of her in confusion.
In this little girl, she seemed to see her former self.
When she was a child, she was just like this girl, she loved to smile and always had a smile on her face.
But as she grew older, the smile on her face became less and less.
Xiao Mei bent down, picked up the little girl, and asked softly: "What's your name?"
"Teacher, my name is Wang Yue!"
"Wang Yue, a very nice name."
Xiao Mei pinched the little girl's cheek and said with a smile.
Wang Ying on the side also showed a smile when she saw this scene.
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After the barbecue dinner, Ying Yu started to get busy again.
Tianzhu County was newly built, and he wanted to submit the plan to Brother Zheng as soon as possible.
First of all, except for a small number of aboriginal people who were willing to cooperate with the Qin Dynasty unconditionally, the rest of the people of the Maurya Dynasty had to undergo labor reform.
Anyway, there are more and more projects in Daqin nowadays, and the demand for labor force is also increasing.
The people of the Mauryan Dynasty are the best laborers.
Of course, Ying Yu would not make the mistakes of some later countries.
These people of the Maurya Dynasty can only be laborers, and Ying Yu will not give them the opportunity to marry and reproduce.
As long as this is controlled well, even if these laborers can survive in various harsh and dangerous environments, they will die of old age after a few decades.
A soft knife can often be more severe than a direct swing of a butcher's knife.
As for what these people from the Maurya Dynasty would think, it was not within the scope of Ying Yu's consideration.
Is it better to work as a coolie for the Qin Dynasty than to die under the butcher's knife of Relics?
At least I still have something to eat.
And according to the weird religious concept of the Mauryan Dynasty, the harder this life is, the more likely it is to be reincarnated into a high caste in the next life. Ying Yu is also fulfilling their needs.
But whether there will still be a Mauryan Dynasty in a few decades is another matter.
The small number of obedient people who stayed in Tianzhu County naturally did not pose a threat to Da Qin without the numerical advantage.
The annexation and engulfment between countries has always been ruthless.
After dealing with the biggest threat of population, Daqin can begin to gradually immigrate and develop Tianzhu County.
This is a real treasure.
The land is fertile, the climate is suitable, and the level of cultivation is not as good as that of the mainland of Daqin. You can get something by just sowing some seeds.
It also produces spices and various fruits, which are important economic resources.
Once developed, it will not only bring huge profits, but also enrich the dining tables of the people of Qin.
As a big foodie empire, how can we do it without eating well?
Of course, as for industry, there is no need to think about heavy industry in such places, and only some light industry can be developed.
Heavy industry and high technology must stay in Daqin.
Because only in this way can Da Qin always stay in the lead and firmly control overseas territories, and it is more in line with the core essence of centralization.
As for the current problem of not being able to enter the Mediterranean Sea, it may be difficult for other people, but for Ying Yu, it is not a problem at all.
Didn't Ptolemaic Egypt already surrender and have any intention of handing over military command to Qin?
Then let Meng Tian lead the expeditionary force to reorganize the armies of Macedonia and Ptolemaic Egypt, and conduct an inspection in Ptolemaic Egypt.
As a traveler, Ying Yu clearly remembered that in later generations there was an important canal here that connected the entire Mediterranean and connected the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa.
In fact, the development of the Suez Canal had some plans before Ptolemaic Egypt, but it was not completed due to limitations in national power.