As autumn deepens, only short wheat stubble remains in the wheat fields. Golden fallen leaves flutter and return to dust. The bleak cold wind howls, welcoming the arrival of winter.
Everything seems to be no different from previous years.
Everything seemed to have changed dramatically.
After conquering the Western Qiang, the Qin Dynasty began to recuperate and entered a period of stable and steady development.
As the Industrial Revolution progressed, the wave of steam and technology gradually swept across the country.
The seeds of advanced civilization have sprouted and are growing vigorously.
With the prosperity of business and trade, all industries have flourished and the economy has become increasingly prosperous.
Social trends and customs are undergoing tremendous changes.
Every citizen of the Qin Empire who lives in the tide of the times can personally feel that their country is thriving and flourishing.
Compared with more than ten years ago, people's living standards have improved significantly and have basically reached the poverty line.
However, everyone is still busy and diligently working.
Farmers store their crops for the coming year, workers expertly carry out their daily tasks, merchants travel the world to buy and sell, and students listen to their teachers' earnest teachings at school...
Everyone is an ordinary member, working hard for a better future, and like bricks and stones, building the magnificent building of the empire.
Inside the palace.
After a short but wonderful warm time, the family started to get busy again.
As the supreme ruler of the empire, Ying Zheng was still busy with heavy and trivial government affairs, and memorials piled up on his desk like snowflakes without stopping.
Chu Yuening handles a lot of complicated affairs every day.
In addition to managing palace affairs, he also had to plan the development of factories, build banks in various counties, establish various profitable industries, and so on.
Ying Zhao has been busy recently taking over the personal connections given by his parents so that he can build a shipyard and train a navy as soon as possible.
Needless to say, Ying Jue has been spending most of every month in the laboratory with Lu Qi since the establishment of the Fuxi Tiangong Research Institute, and only returns to the palace occasionally when he has time.
Only Ying Luan, who has nothing to do, is relatively free.
Every day he either runs to the military camp to compete with generals and veterans, or goes to the military base to tinker with new thermal weapons, acting like a little devil.
The days go by and time flies by.
In the blink of an eye, it was the 17th year of Emperor Shihuang's calendar.
After a period of training, Ying Zhao had his own manpower and power, his temperament became more mature and restrained, and his power as the crown prince became stronger.
After discussing with his parents, he decided to go to Nanhai County and take personal charge of shipyard and naval affairs.
This time, he did not hide his identity and whereabouts.
In November, when spring begins, the grass grows and the birds sing.
Amid the sound of horse hooves, the noble and solemn prince's guard of honor marched towards Nanhai County in a mighty procession.
At the same time, such grand news spread at lightning speed.
A few days later, Nanhai County.
The streets and alleys were filled with the sounds of people talking animatedly.
"Have you heard? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is coming to our place! I wonder what he looks like?"
"He must be eight feet tall, strong and muscular, with a broad back and strong waist, very majestic!"
"I'm actually very curious, why would the prince, who is so noble and respected, come to a remote place like ours?"
"I long to go to the bustling capital! I can even beg for food on the streets."
"I have an uncle who is a businessman. He told me that the Crown Prince came to Nanhai County to open a shipyard."
"What?!"
A single stone caused a thousand ripples, and the crowd suddenly exploded.
"If we open a shipyard, won't we have to recruit a large number of shipbuilders and sailors?"
"Great! My kid is the best swimmer, he'll definitely get a job at the factory!"
"We live in this area near the sea, and fishing has been our livelihood since ancient times. Doesn't everyone know how to swim?"
"Why did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince come all this way to build a factory and shipbuilding? Could he be searching for immortals at sea?"
"Why should we ordinary people care about so many things? As long as we have work to do, that's all we need."
"Yeah, I heard the factory treatment is very good..."
Compared with the purpose of the prince building the factory, the people are more concerned about their own practical interests. You know, the factory is famous for its good treatment, and one worker can support an entire family.
It's much better than going out to sea to fish in the wind and sun.
It’s a pity that there are too many wolves and too little meat.
Nanhai County is surrounded by mountains and forests, has a hot and humid climate, and is sparsely populated. It was once a wild and desolate land.
Since Qin Shi Huang sent an army of 500,000 to the south to conquer the Baiyue, this place has slowly developed, but its economy is still backward compared to the northern counties.
Although Nanhai County has built factories in recent years, due to economic constraints, trade is not prosperous, so the factories are small and employ few workers.
The prince's southern tour this time is undoubtedly an opportunity to change the status quo.
In mid-November, the Crown Prince's guard of honor arrived in Nanhai County.
As the prefect of Nanhai County, Ren Xiong naturally held a grand banquet and personally welcomed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was second only to the emperor.
Although Ying Zhao was a descendant of a noble family and held a high position of power, he was not an arrogant person.
On the contrary, he was gentle, broad-minded, and well-versed in the ways of the world, so he naturally would not offend Ren Xiong.
At the banquet, everyone was drinking and chatting happily.
While the officials were flattering him, they were secretly sizing up the famous prince.
He has the appearance of a dragon and the demeanor of a phoenix, a dignified manner, and extraordinary conversation. He is neither arrogant nor impatient in his dealings with others, making people feel like they are in the spring breeze, demonstrating the extraordinary demeanor of a crown prince.
It can be foreseen that when he succeeds to the throne, he will definitely be a wise monarch in the future.
Ren Xiong couldn't help but admire him sincerely. He picked up the wine cup and toasted the prince generously.
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