Martial: I Started The Technological Revolution In Ancient Times

Xiao Yun returned home. This time, no one came to disturb him. When the servants saw him, they hid far away.    

    

If others saw him, they would probably be depressed.    

    

But to Xiao Yun, it was a good thing!    

    

He waved his arm and said, "Qing'er, go to the accountant and get some money back. I have to take a good rest in the courtyard. For a long time in the future, I need to train here."    

    

"Oh, okay... But can they give it to me?"    

    

Xiao Yun sneered and said, "If they give too little, they will slap their faces with their big mouths. It will be mine to beat them to death."    

    

Shangguan Qing'er could not hold back her laughter, but she still asked with some worry," But if this is done to them, I am afraid that there will be some problems with them betraying their families. Should I be gentle with them?"    

    

Xiao Yun sneered and said, "Do you think that everyone in the Xiao family is from the Xiao family? Besides, back then, a group of servants dared to be rude to the only successor in my family. Instead, they went to a group of outsiders, or they were crazy. Death was not to be regretted, or they were spies placed here by other people. It would be best if they die, so... no matter what, letting them live is already one of my soft methods!"    

    

"It's... it's like that."    

    

Shangguan Qing'er smiled awkwardly and then went to ask for money.    

    

Xiao Yun's face darkened the moment she went out.    

    

His body suddenly swayed and he sat down on the bed.    

    

In an instant, he was drenched in sweat.    

    

"F * ck..."    

    

He cursed in a low voice, took out the golden needle, divided it into nine parts, and stabbed it near his wound.    

    

When he lifted his hand, it would tremble violently.    

    

One of his hands had been injured, and the other had been stabbed.    

    

All his previous actions had been a disguise!    

    

With his great perseverance, he had not shown any signs of weakness.    

    

Even now, in front of Shangguan Qing'er, he did not reveal his pain.    

    

In his previous life, someone had said that he was like a lone wolf.    

    

Even if he was covered in injuries, he would secretly find a place to lick his wounds.    

    

But in reality, he was not like that.    

    

He did not feel like a wolf. Instead, he felt like a wolf rearing person!    

    

It wasn't that dogs, wolves, tigers, and leopards couldn't be raised.    

    

However, in the process of raising them, he had to pay attention to one thing. He had to treat this matter as the most important thing.    

    

That was to never expose their weakness to them!    

    

Even for an instant.    

    

In just a split second.    

    

The guy who used his head to grind on your temples a moment ago, in the next moment, he would open his mouth wide and bite at your throat! Killed in one blow!    

    

Man, like a beast.    

    

And a beast, is a natural killer.    

    

So everyone is killers!    

    

Xiao Yun had only given one person a chance in his previous life.    

    

He had died under that soft heart!    

    

He didn't blame the other party, he only blamed himself.    

    

If his heart softened, even if he lost, even if he lost his life together, it would only be a very thorough loss.    

    

After the golden needle passed through his acupuncture point, Xiao Yun finally let out a heavy breath.    

    

He trembled and carefully laid on the bed as he narrowed his eyes.    

    

He really wanted to sleep, but at this moment, he still could not sleep.    

    

The golden needle could not stay in his body for too long. If it was too long, it would affect the flow of his blood. In this kind of hygienic environment, it was very easy for him to be infected and die.    

    

There was an old saying in his previous life, "You can't drink overnight water."    

    

Some people were curious. The water that was placed in the morning and night was separated by more than ten hours. It could be drunk, but at night, it was placed in the day and separated by a few hours. However, it could not be drunk? This was an ideal that they did not understand.    

    

But in reality, this was a very important life experience! Of course, it was under such poor hygiene conditions.    

    

At night, compared to daytime, there were many mosquitoes, mice, and ants!    

    

When people fell asleep, they naturally couldn't see the mosquitoes laying tens of thousands of eggs in the water. The beetles went in to take a shower, and the mice also came over to take a few sips.    

    

When they drank the water in the morning... The strong stomach naturally didn't matter.    

    

This was the difference in the environment. It allowed two completely different worlds to have completely different customs. If he made a mistake and didn't get used to it, he would really die without even knowing how he died!    

    

Just like now, in his previous life, it was just a small injury, but this time, he had to take it seriously.    

    

There were also some customs and cultures that Xiao Yun could only follow the local customs and would not resist too much.    

    

There were a few cracking sounds in his body, like the sound of bubbles breaking. Only then did Xiao Yun pull out the golden needles, and then left the word "eat" on the table. He then covered himself with the blanket and fell into a deep sleep.    

    

Resting was originally a luxury for someone as diligent as him.    

    

After a good sleep, after getting up, his body hurt even more.    

    

This was a normal phenomenon, so there was no need to panic.    

    

It was already late, and candles were lit on the table, illuminating the table full of dishes.    

    

Shangguan Qing'er was sleeping on the table and snored slightly.    

    

Xiao Yun quietly got up and walked over.    

    

Even though he ate very quietly, he still woke Shangguan Qing'er up.    

    

She reacted in a daze for quite a while before hurriedly saying, "Young Master Yun, you're awake?"    

    

"Young Master Yun... Young Master Yun... That's what an outsider calls you. You should call him Young Master!"    

    

"Isn't this a habit..."    

    

Shangguan Qing'er clearly did not want to change and continued, "Young Master Yun is right. They really gave money very quickly. Previously, Young Master Yun stole... Cough cough, forget about those that he took. This case of money actually directly increased by 20 times. In just a month, there was an ingot of gold!"    

    

" Oh? Gold? How many taels? "    

    

" Of course it's one tael. "    

    

"Ah? So little."    

    

"It's already a lot!"    

    

Shangguan Qing'er rolled her eyes and said, "Master's annual salary is only over 40 taels. Other than the food and drinks of dozens of people in the house, most of it has already been used on your case money. Are you still not satisfied?"    

    

Xiao Yun was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "It seems that the old man also has some plans."    

    

The two of them did not communicate. Xiao Yun did that big thing and turned around to leave.    

    

The family matters were naturally arranged by the old man himself.    

    

This case of money should be a way to express one's stance.    

    

Helplessly sighing, he could only hope that the relationship between the grandfather and grandson would not deteriorate.    

    

After all, family... what a wonderful word!    

    

He really didn't want to lose it.    

    

After dinner, Xiao Yun didn't train his body anymore. Instead, he went back to sleep.    

    

This time, he did not let Shangguan Qing'er warm the bed.    

    

So she looked at the small bed by the door that would fall to the ground if it flipped over, and then at the large bed. She was not in the mood.    

    

After hesitating for a long time, she actually took the initiative to approach Xiao Yun's bed. Seeing that the other party did not have any intention of chasing her out, she directly lay beside him and quickly fell asleep.    

    

Xiao Yun's injury was probably going to be healed for a period of time, so when he woke up the next day, he mainly trained his legs and strengthened his heart and lungs through aerobic exercise. He did not continue to do that sort of thing like slapping the sand.    

    

This made Shangguan Qing'er feel relieved.    

    

At the same time, Xiao Yun also asked Shangguan Qing'er to close the yard door. She did not see anyone and even hung a sign. If there was anything, she would look for him.    

    

He really had to go into seclusion for a period of time.    

    

And this morning, in a place he didn't know, something that was closely related to him happened.    

    

...    

    

In the Imperial Court, today was the morning assembly.    

    

Any official who had not filed a leave of absence in the capital had to be present today.    

    

Before entering the palace, everyone was gathered at the front gate. There was still a distance before the middle gate from the Violet Palace.    

    

Normally, everyone would chat with each other, talk about some of the recent political matters, and talk about some family matters.    

    

But today, very few people talked.    

    

Because this time, there was an extremely important matter to attend to.    

    

Evaluation!    

    

The four Grand Judges of the Imperial Court were going to evaluate the hundreds of descendants of the nobility.    

    

Each of them would only use one or two sentences to describe his future achievements. It was practically the most important turning point in his life!    

    

The results of the evaluation could directly be related to official positions.    

    

He would be demoted to Rank-3 and become an official.    

    

For example, the person who was evaluated as a Rank-3 was a high-ranked official, and could directly become a Rank-6 official!    

    

As for a rank 7 official, it would be a low rank official. If a rank 3 official was removed, there would be no more rank of official. Hence, the chance of becoming an official would be cut off.    

    

Of course, it did not mean that one would be able to become an official after being evaluated as an upper-grade middle-grade official. This also depended on whether there was any lack of official rank. It was originally the time for the various large families and major powers to fight each other.    

    

However, if one was promoted to the low rank, there would definitely be no chance of being an official. In fact, there would be no hope for him in this life!    

    

Moral character determined the rank of an official.    

    

This was the system of Qin Country.    

    

But similarly, due to the importance of the evaluation, there were too many things that could be decided. For example, the opportunities of a young man in the future, the weight of a family standing in the Imperial Court, the future prospects of development, and so on...    

    

There were too many things involved.    

    

Thus, it naturally became somewhat "grey."    

    

It was impossible for commoners to be evaluated as middle-grade or upper-grade. They did not even have the qualifications to be evaluated. It was not easy for them to have such an amazing person. They would only be rated as low-grade and then be recruited by the people of the big families. They would become advisors or managers.    

    

The best would be to be an "official."    

    

Officials were officials, officials were officials. Officers were official. The former was orthodox, while the latter... He would be considered a contract worker, or even a temporary worker.    

    

It was precisely because this matter was too important that the atmosphere in front of the palace gates became unusually oppressive.    

    

Everyone looked at the faces of the four major generals from time to time, hoping to see the other party smile at them and give them a "Don't worry."    

    

But why would the major generals reveal it before announcing the evaluation results?    

    

Wait a minute! All of the officials entered in an orderly fashion after the three drums and gongs.    

    

When they reached the main hall, they were surprised to find that the Emperor was already seated on the throne.    

    

Usually, all of the officials would arrive first. They would tidy up their appearances and line up to wait. When everything was ready, the Emperor would only come out after the servants gave their orders. When the time came, everyone could just call out to the Emperor.    

    

However, His Majesty had arrived early today, which caught them off guard.    

    

Each and every one of them hurriedly checked their appearances, afraid that they would make a mistake. At that time, they would be charged with a charge of charging. The loss outweighed the gain.    

    

After all, His Majesty had always kicked some officials out because of some small matters these past two years. People with discerning eyes knew that he had done it intentionally, but the specific reason... was still to be considered.    

    

In any case, no one knew whether they were His Majesty's target or not. They really did not dare to make a small mistake.    

    

But everyone was nervous for a while, and they realized that His Majesty did not look down, but held a piece of paper in his hand and was looking at it in a daze...    

    

After a long time, His Majesty suddenly sighed and said faintly, "I've been working hard for eighteen years, and I've been known throughout the world... As expected of a young hero."    

    

The officials were all stunned.    

    

You look at me, I look at you. Even if I think about it, I don't know why His Majesty would suddenly say such a thing.    

    

And who is he talking about?    

    

However, just the youth's grudge, coupled with the information from eighteen years ago, was probably referring to a fellow in his early twenties.    

    

Then... which family's young master in the capital could deserve such praise from His Majesty?    

    

Why didn't there be any news before this? !    

    

Everyone started panicking.    

    

Some people couldn't help but start discussing.    

    

Just like that, it became a bit noisy.    

    

His Majesty only raised his head at this moment and frowned.    

    

The people below immediately quieted down.    

    

"Alright, don't mind the formalities anymore. For many people today, today is an extremely important day. All the big families have been fighting openly and secretly for so long. Now is the time to see the truth, but the necessary procedures must still be followed. Is there anything important to report today? "    

    

To most people, the matter of evaluations was a huge matter!    

    

They looked at each other and remained silent. They were waiting to skip this segment and directly look at their child's future.    

    

"This official has a memorial!"    

    

An old official stepped out from the crowd.    

    

Everyone turned to look and couldn't help but curse in their hearts.    

    

This person was the Wenhua Hall's Grand Secretary, Qiu Renyi, Prime Minister Qiu.    

    

Originally, the Cabinet only assisted His Majesty in handling some important matters. To put it bluntly, it was His Majesty's advisor who gave him suggestions and suggestions, and could not directly manage the actual administrative matters.    

    

But in recent years, the Cabinet had obviously extended their hands too far!    

    

Indeed, Prime Minister Qiu said in a deep voice, "According to Huang Nan's official report, since the beginning of spring this year, there have been many milk-shaped bug eggs on the branches and grass. There are many of them. According to the records of the Tiangang Agriculture, if these bug eggs appeared, at the end of spring, at the beginning of summer, there might be a locust disaster. This old official remembered that this situation had occurred 17 years ago. That year's calamity... His Majesty must also remember that locust swarm like the clouds, rolling like the sea. Wherever they passed, not a blade of grass was left behind. That year's disaster started from Huang Bei Dao. It passed through Huang Nan Dao all the way to the River Huai Dao, and the entire territory of the Qin Country was affected by it. The southern region was the most severe, and the people were homeless and starved to death. It was even to the extent that there was a tragedy of having a son in exchange for food. Every other year, the Full Moon Kingdom would take advantage of the situation to invade. Break through... "    

    

" It's done! "    

    

Without waiting for Prime Minister Qiu to finish, His Majesty stopped him in a deep voice.    

    

"I know what happened after that."    

    

Hearing this news, His Majesty's good mood instantly disappeared. His face turned ashen, and his palm trembled slightly.    

    

The officials below were also shocked.    

    

At this moment, a minister stepped out from the crowd and said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, seventeen years ago, the insect disaster was a great disaster that would not happen in a hundred years. Now that only a dozen years have passed, why would the insect disaster come again? This lowly subject felt that Prime Minister Qiu was worrying too much. He was afraid that it would be like the shadow of a cup of bow and the shadow of a snake. He was frightened by the great disaster that happened in seventeen years."    

    

Prime Minister Qiu frowned and turned his head to take a look.    

    

It was the Grand Preceptor, Zhao Wuji!    

    

Both of them stood out at the same time. The atmosphere on the scene was different.    

    

Nervousness, oppression.    

    

In recent years, with the strengthening of the Cabinet, the Imperial Court had already been divided into three factions.    

    

The righteous faction led by the Third Duke had once possessed the greatest power and authority. To a certain extent, it could even be said to be on par with the imperial power.    

    

Secondly, the royal faction, led by the Three Lonely Six Divisions, covered all the administrative affairs of various sizes. However, their actions were mostly mediocre, giving people an attitude of self-preservation and almost not getting involved in the struggle for power.    

    

After all, in the current Qin Country, the imperial power was the most important. A single word could lead to death.    

    

The third was the Cabinet.    

    

The number of people was the least, but the power was getting stronger and stronger day by day. Their biggest characteristic was that they seemed to have countless eyes.    

    

It was rumored that they were in charge of the Red Shirt Guards!    

    

In these few years, the red-clothed guards had taken down countless officials, and many of them were from the imperial court, Dayuan.    

    

Of the three factions, one was neutral.    

    

Hence, the current Imperial Court was more like a battlefield between the Righteous Faction and the New Faction.    

    

Every time one side made a suggestion, the other side would immediately raise objections.    

    

Sometimes, they would even oppose it solely for the sake of opposition.    

    

For example, what Zhao Wuji said today was somewhat unreasonable.    

    

A locust plague was a major event!    

    

Even if it was baseless news, it was worth spending a lot of effort to verify it.    

    

It could even cost a large amount of money to protect it!    

    

Saying that it was impossible and that there was no strong excuse, everyone naturally understood that this was nonsense.