"You're right, I didn't think it through." Zhao Qingrui paused and felt that what Lu Zhi said made sense.

On the afternoon of the second day, the Minister of Works came early.

"I called you here today to talk about what will happen after these people finish building the East Palace. I sent some food over, mostly meat, so they can have some meat."

"Your Highness is merciful." The Minister of Works said respectfully, His Highness the Crown Prince is very generous.

"Everyone has contributed to the quick completion of the Eastern Palace. I have had your contribution recorded in the official assessment book of the Censorate. The others will be rewarded with 15 cents each." Zhao Qingrui said lightly, not paying attention to his flattery.

If you hear flattery too much, that's what it is.

"One more thing. Father has already agreed. You should inform the prisoners of war under the command of the Ministry of Works that the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum and the Afang Palace is about to be completed. Xianyang City needs to be rebuilt, and all prisoners of war need to join in the construction of Xianyang City."

"After the construction of Xianyang City is completed, set them free and give them citizenship of the Qin Dynasty." Zhao Qingrui took out a piece of silk book. It was written by his father, about setting these prisoners free, and it was stamped with a big seal.

However, in order to set these people free, the construction of Xianyang City must be completed first.

After taking the silk book presented by the palace maid, the Minister of Works was completely shocked. He did not expect that His Majesty would give such an order.

"Your Highness, there are 700,000 prisoners of war building the imperial mausoleum and the Afang Palace. If so many prisoners are released, it may cause turmoil in the Qin Dynasty." The Chief of Staff said in panic.

"This is not something you should worry about." Zhao Qingrui said lightly. There was no need to explain such things to the Minister of Works.

"Your Highness is right. I have overstepped my bounds. I accept your instruction and thank you." The Minister of Works said respectfully.

"Well, go ahead and pay attention to these prisoners. Notify General Wang Ben and don't let them cause any unrest." Zhao Qingrui said lightly.

"promise."

The Minister of Works read out the emperor's edict and also read it out at Shanglin Garden and Mount Li so that everyone could understand the emperor's intention.

All the prisoners were shocked. They thought they would be prisoners for the rest of their lives, but they didn't expect that one day they would become commoners again.