The so-called New Qin people refer to the people from various countries in Shandong who have settled in the Qin State. Currently, they are mainly Wei people and a small number of former Koreans. Some came to seek refuge on their own, and there were also prisoners from previous wars who stayed with humble status after doing hard labor for several years.
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Among them were Dianqing, Mei Sanniang, and Ji Yihu who were captured during the Qin-Wei War. Those prisoners were thrown to the construction site of the large canal and were squeezed like animals.
In this year, life was almost worse than death; but the canal project was successfully completed, and the whole country of Qin celebrated. The king of Qin issued a royal decree to free these captives from endless troubles and settled in Qin.
Why didn't you escape from Qin? Alas, Korea is gone, and Wei is in ruins, so it's better to stay.
Dianqing sat cross-legged in the field with his majestic body, closing his eyes and feeling the fragrance of the crops brought by the wind. This was his favorite way to relax after returning to ordinary people.
Mei Sanniang was lying under a tree some distance away, with her hands behind her head. She wore a brown sleeveless vest-like upper body, revealing two wheat-colored arms with soft muscle lines; her long healthy legs were bent straight, and her feet
There were two farm tools lying beside it.
She looked straight at the tree cover above her head and said, "Brother, do you think the Qin State is really cruel?"
"Why are you asking this suddenly today?" Although Dianqing did not move, the black gauze covering his eyes was slightly blown by the wind.
Mei Sanniang talked about her experience, "I saw an announcement in the county yesterday. The Qin State has established academies in every county, which are under the jurisdiction of the Central Academy. The academies have published a large number of books, ranging from national laws to minor ones.
Children's enlightenment, as long as people can afford to pay, they can buy books. Schools have also been built in the county, with teachers specializing in teaching. According to the Qin State's household registration, a family can have one child in school. Qin State seems to be really different.
Already..."
"Senior brother, are you listening to me?"
"Listen. You said that the Qin State can make the people have enough food to eat, and now it has begun to make the people afford to study."
Mei Sanniang straightened up and looked at the healthy crops on the flat land in front of her. Her eyes became somewhat wistful, "I didn't understand before that people like Mr. Lu Yan had to sacrifice their lives for Qin. Until yesterday when I saw the school
, thinking about the books he has written over the years, I understand his good intentions."
"His heart is indeed the biggest I have ever seen."
As the two of them were talking about this, they heard footsteps and a sunny young man ran over by the side of the field.
The young man ran and shouted: "Brother Dian, Sister Mei, you are indeed here, I am looking for you."
Mei Sanniang saw the person coming, stood up and said to him: "Ji Yihu, what do you want from me?"
Today's Ji Yihu is no longer the rich young man who is fearless and does evil things. Several years of life as a prisoner are enough to smooth these things out. He is wearing a smart dark gray Hufu, showing his strong figure, and the flying white hair on his forehead.
The bangs are gone, and the thin face is sharp and angular, with white hair and white eyebrows and bright eyes.
Ji Yihu came to Mei Sanniang, first said hello to the ceremony in the field, and then said: "Have you seen the announcement from Qin State? As long as they have Qin State household registration, their children can enter official schools.
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Mei Sanniang asked: "I know, what does this have to do with you? We are low-class people, not considered good citizens, and cannot enjoy this policy."
Ji Yihu's voice became louder, "But as long as Qin has military merit, it can get rid of its humble status. Everyone wants to fight for a future for themselves."
The big guys he was talking about were those former soldiers who survived a defeat together, did hard labor together for several years, and finally lived in the same village. The big guys hugged each other for warmth and survived until now, as if they were living
There was hope again.
Dianqing got up from the field, walked up to him, looked at him condescendingly and said, "You actually want to go back to the battlefield? That will kill people."
Ji Yihu was very excited and raised his neck and said: "Brother Dian, the fact that we can survive in the Qin State until now at least proves that the Qin State treats us as human beings. Now that this new policy has been implemented, everyone has accepted their fate to live in the Qin State."
, why can't you fight for yourself again?
If you have a household registration as a good citizen, you can marry a wife and have children in the Qin State, work hard, send your children to official schools, and become officials in the Qin State in the future. Why not work hard for such a life?"
Mei Sanniang looked him up and down and said uncertainly: "Did you really say these words yourself, rather than being asked by others to say them?"
"Don't underestimate me. I've been studying since I was a child, but I just didn't do human work before."
She patted Ji Yihu's shoulder hard and said with a smile: "I'm not looking down on you. I'm just glad that as the eldest sister, I finally didn't take advantage of you in vain."
Ji Yihu replied seriously: "Yes, I have always remembered the kindness of eldest brother and eldest sister. If it weren't for you, my character back then would have been tortured to death in the prisoner camp."
Seeing that the two were having a good conversation, Dianqing interrupted and asked, "Sanniang, do you also have this intention?"
Mei Sanniang hesitated a little, but nodded, "Well, I used to be a soldier of the Wei State, but in the Battle of Puyang, I tried my best. Lord Anling rebelled, the old empress died, and King Wei was weak and incompetent. After all, the State of Wei still remains
I can’t keep it. I think the same as everyone else, I have to live for myself from now on.”
Ji Yihu immediately beamed with joy, "Really?! With you leading us, no one will dare to make things difficult for us even if we go to join the army. Brother Dian, what do you think?"
Dianqing shook his head and refused, "I don't want to set foot on the battlefield again. I feel good about farming like this."
"Brother Dian, that's not what you're saying. With your current status, you have to turn in a lot of grain, so it's hard to feed yourself. Besides, from now on, everyone will be serious Qin citizens. It's so embarrassing for you to be alone.
How can I live with you, eldest sister--oh!"
Ji Yihu rubbed the back of his head and complained, "Sister, why did you hit me? Everything I said came from the bottom of my heart."
Mei Sanniang gave him a sharp look, and then advised Dianqing: "Brother, what he said is right. Lu Yan made it clear long ago that the people of the seven countries are all Chinese people. Now Qin is prosperous, and it won't take long
We will surely be able to unify the world, and then everyone will be a citizen of Qin. If we can play a role in the process of unifying the world, everyone will be much more comfortable in the future.
Moreover, this war is not for bullying and plunder, but for longer-term peace."
Dianqing couldn't help but fall into deep thought, "War is for peace..."
"Yes, at this time, when I think back to everything Mr. Lu Yan has done before, I can understand that his wisdom and mind are far beyond my expectations.
Senior brother, although we only have two or three thousand people here, the thoughts of these two or three thousand people are the true thoughts of all living beings who are suffering under the wars in these troubled times.
Mencius said that benevolent people are invincible; our two or three thousand people are the testimony of the people's hearts. Before, I would never have thought that the tiger and wolf Qin State would one day become invincible."
Mei Sanniang's eyes sparkled, she raised her head and met Dianqing's eyes, "Brother, facing the new era, we should adopt a new attitude. We have experienced all the sufferings of Daliang, Pijiamen, Wei and Qin together.
.For a possible future, we should go forward together."
"Sanniang..." Dianqing whispered, his big hand gently caressing Sanniang's back, and the two hugged each other.
Ji Yihu bared his teeth and thought to himself: I have not suffered in vain. With my eldest brother and eldest sister taking the lead, we veterans have a bright future! I don’t know if it is true that the eldest sister is related to the national master Lu Yan...
…
"Senior brother, I want to visit Mr. Lu Yan." In Dianqing's arms, Mei Sanniang suddenly made an astonishing decision.
Dianqing asked seriously: "Do you really want to do this?"
"I know that he is in charge of the net, and Xuan Jian was under his command."