Chapter 766

"Your Majesty, then where should I go?"

Lu Yu couldn't guess Qin Mu's thoughts, so she simply asked directly.

Qin Mu nodded.

He found that Lu Yu had truly learned to be obedient now.

If she didn't understand, she would ask for advice, no longer guessing randomly or being self-righteous like before.

"You go to Yelang first; there will be a large number of prisoners of war there. Take all these prisoners of war to Liaodong and hand them over to Qi Jiguang."

"In addition, you should keep an eye out for elephant handlers; Great Qin doesn't have such talent yet."

Lu Yu didn't quite understand at first.

After pondering carefully for a while, her eyes suddenly lit up.

Speaking of blacksmiths, the most must be in the army. Among the captured prisoners of war, there should be many who know how to smelt iron and forge iron.

And they are prisoners of war; they have no qualifications to talk about wages.

Taking them to Liaodong to work for free would both solve the urgent need and save the imperial court a large sum of wage expenses.

It was indeed a cost-effective deal!

"Your Majesty, I understand; I will notify them immediately, and the caravan will change its route to Yelang!"

Qin Mu waved his hand, signaling her to withdraw.

Who knew that this Lu Yu, before leaving, suddenly said something to Qin Mu.

"Your Majesty, congratulations to the consort for being pregnant with the dragon seed! Being able to follow by Your Majesty's side, the consort is truly happy!"

After saying this, she ran away.

What kind of talk is this? It's nonsensical.

Qin Mu felt that this girl must be silly.

Could the consorts in his harem not be happy?

In the whole world, there were only two consorts, Li Xueyan and Wu Meiniang.

At present, the position of Empress is vacant, so what other woman could be happier than them?

Lu Yu clearly looked quite smart before, so why did she suddenly start acting silly?

Could it be that before, the silliness was hidden too deep and hadn't been discovered?

After Lu Yu left.

Qin Mu summoned the Imperial Physician Li Shizhen.

"Li Shizhen, immediately formulate a dietary plan for Consort Xue. What should be supplemented, what should be avoided, list it all out clearly. Let Consort Xue nourish the fetus well."

Li Shizhen had also just learned the news that Consort Xue, Li Xueyan, was pregnant with the dragon seed.

This was the top priority for their Imperial Hospital!

"Your Majesty, rest assured, your subject will certainly put in the effort to formulate the most suitable and precious dietary plan for Consort Xue!"

With Li Shizhen personally overseeing it, there should be nothing to worry about on Li Xueyan's side.

Qin Mu planned to set aside more time before she gave birth to accompany her more and play some small games.

Let her maintain a good mood.

Not long after Li Shizhen left, Zhang Juzheng, Yue Fei, Shen Wansan, Xu Guangqi, and Song Yingxing came to have an audience together.

They had also heard the news of Consort Xue's pregnancy.

In their eyes, this matter was a major event of utmost importance to the imperial court.

The Emperor having a dragon seed is a cause for celebration for all under heaven!

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, Consort Xue's pregnancy is a top-level joyous event for the imperial court. Does Your Majesty wish to grant a general amnesty to the world and rejoice with all the people?"

General amnesty to the world?

Qin Mu hadn't really thought about this.

Since they were thrown into prison, they must be people who had committed crimes.

Releasing them might make them happy, but the victimized commoners wouldn't be able to be happy.

"There are many ways to celebrate; this one is unnecessary!"

Qin Mu was happy, but he didn't want to destroy Great Qin's rule of law because of it.

The majesty of the law—establishing this majesty is not easy, but if it is destroyed, it will be like a flood breaking a dam, pouring down for a thousand miles!

Zhang Juzheng stood out and said.

"Your Majesty, your subject believes that we should notify all the states under heaven and ask their kings to come to court to offer congratulations!"

Ten thousand nations coming to court?

This idea is not bad.

Previously, when Great Tang was at its peak, Li Er had also held a "ten thousand nations coming to court" event.

But that time, he was promising to marry off princesses while promising to send gifts to various countries, only then inviting some small foreign states to come to Chang'an for an audience.

It wasn't glory; it was a disgrace!

Today, Great Qin is prosperous, and trade reaches the four seas.

Qin Mu also wanted to try: if he notified them, how many kings would come to court to pay respects and offer gifts?

Qin Mu didn't want to do such disgraceful things like Li Er...

All kings coming to court will receive not a single cent, and travel expenses are at their own cost!

Only those who come are qualified to be vassal states of Great Qin.

If anyone dares not to come, then that country has no need to exist!

"Fine! Zhang Juzheng, you handle this 'ten thousand nations coming to court.' I'll warn you in advance: all delegations coming to court will receive not a single cent!"

Seeing that Zhang Juzheng's suggestion was accepted, Shen Wansan was not to be outdone.

"Your Majesty, your subject suggests drafting a list of excellent merchants. Those who have made great contributions to the country can be selected through evaluation. Those on the list can enjoy tax reductions."

"This list shall be called the Dragon Seed List."

Dragon Seed List?

Shen Wansan really came up with something!

Once this list is out, it's almost equivalent to Qin Mu acknowledging many god-sons.

Qin Mu was still very young and felt a bit unaccustomed to it.

But several high-ranking officials believed that being selected for the Dragon Seed List was the glory of all people under heaven!

The commoners of the world were originally the Emperor's subjects and should naturally be the younger generation!

It was actually said very reasonably.

"That's fine, Shen Wansan, you go handle it."

Qin Mu could foresee that once the Dragon Seed List was out, it would also have a great stimulating effect on Great Qin's economy.

It was a good thing!

Then Song Yingxing spoke.

"Your Majesty, your subject believes that commerce under heaven is becoming increasingly prosperous, and the old roads are gradually becoming insufficient."

"Your subject discovered that the busiest official roads under heaven, when connected, form exactly the shape of a fledgling dragon."

"Therefore, your subject has drawn a Fledgling Dragon Map; we can expand the roads according to this map to promote greater prosperity under heaven!"

Qin Mu took the blueprint and looked at it.

This dragon shape was drawn very cleverly and was not just a random drawing to fit a meaning.

Widening the main roads was something that definitely had to be done.

Following this Fledgling Dragon Map could also be considered a very good omen.

"Approved!"

Yue Fei was more direct.

"Your Majesty, having a dragon seed is a joyous event for all under heaven. Your subject implores you to establish the Fledgling Dragon Cavalry Legion, selecting the best soldiers from under heaven to build the most powerful elite force. To escort and protect our Great Qin!" Yue Fei's suggestion touched upon a concern of Qin Mu's.

Previously, all the legions were elite legions from history, and the territory wasn't large, so he hadn't started doing this.

Now was the time.

Qin Mu wanted to build the first special forces army in history!