Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 320, Section 319: Qiu Sha's Propaganda
Bai Qiusha was appointed as the [Propaganda History].

There is no doubt that this official position was created during the Qin Dynasty.

After all, the Qin state did not have a central propaganda department, and it was difficult to categorize the promotion of miscellaneous dramas without a separate department, so the Qin dynasty did not dwell on it.

If you don't have one, just create a subsidiary!

The problem is not big.

On the contrary, Bai Qiusha was moved to tears and her body trembled with excitement.

If it weren't for wanting to maintain his composure, he would have truly fallen at the Queen's feet by now!

Master! Master, did you see that?! Following the right leader, your future can advance this quickly!
Although the Queen repeatedly emphasized that this was a newly established department with limited staff, and that applications should be submitted for funding if needed, he would have to figure everything out on his own...

But how could this be considered a problem for Bai Qiusha?

It's good if there's no good, it's good to explore!
Those official positions were readily available, and everything was predetermined. He hadn't studied anything, and if he barged in rashly, he was afraid of being caught making a mistake.

The position of "Propaganda Envoy" may sound arduous, as it involves leading a group of acrobatic actors to perform repeatedly in villages and counties, and to promote the King's origins and laws to the people of Qin.

But let's take a closer look at the true nature of this position.
[To issue royal orders; to be the king's mouthpiece.]

In the past, Zhong Shanfu conveyed the Zhou king's decrees and served as the king's mouthpiece. Wasn't that an important and crucial position?

He gritted his teeth and swore:
"Your Majesty, rest assured, although my Bai clan has long resided in Guanzhong, we have manpower in various places. This promotion of zaju opera will surely spread throughout the prefectures and counties of the Central Plains before spring!"

Any further and it will be too late.

After all, in many places, the journey alone can take months.

Qin Shi wasn't in a hurry. Making cement wasn't difficult, but verifying the labels one by one and the subsequent back-and-forth verifications took some time.

During this testing phase, Bai Qiusha promoted the project extensively in the vicinity. Once the cement road is paved, he will lead everyone to the countryside and mountains, making the process even more efficient.

But at this moment, he was looking at Qin Shi with a look of trust.

Qin Shi also smiled and said:

"I have long known of the Bai family's loyalty to me and the King. It is inevitable that such a fine young man as you will waste his youth living in Xianyang Palace for too long."

"Doing these things now is a good way to gain experience, and who knows, there may be a greater future for us in the future."

Young man, I have received all the things your family donated. Do a good job, and if you do well, you can be promoted again when you come back.

In short, Bai Qiusha was in high spirits and went to the theater to hand over all the matters to Madam Chu!

Not only did he hand over the responsibilities, but he also had to send a letter to his clan.

Master, Master, look! Qiu Sha has become an official! Quickly send me some money and more people!

I'm going to take the troupe to the countryside to do publicity. Cooperate with me, cooperate with me now!

……

At this moment, Ganquan Palace welcomed Prince Qian.

After not seeing him for a while, he seemed to have grown taller, but his figure appeared somewhat thinner.

But one look into those eyes and you know that his brainless nature hasn't changed.

For example, at this moment, he lamented:

"With so many people being moved around in the palace, and the Queen gathering so many talented individuals from outside, is there really nothing I, the prince, can do of?" Qin Shi: ...

He's only 13 years old after the New Year, so how should he use this?
But Prince Qian truly felt wronged.

Father is truly biased!
He made a simple signal mirror, such an important military achievement, and I heard that it has been implemented on a small scale. However, on an occasion like New Year's Day, his father didn't praise him much!
Finally, Mo was by her side to study some novel items and to talk to, but he was soon transferred away again.

He had heard that there was a Queen's guest, Hei Mu, in Ganquan Palace who had a photographic memory and the ability to copy and depict. He wanted to get to know her, but she lived deep in the palace, and he didn't know what made her so important that the Queen forbade anyone else to get close to her!
He was turned away and returned to the palace in defeat, just as Princess Wen was lamenting that the Queen was good at saying nice things but was still unwilling to entrust him with important matters...

Princess Wen was still wallowing in self-pity, but Prince Qian, on a whim, came straight over.

At this moment, the spirited young man's eyes shone brightly. Having somehow learned of news from the palace, he looked at Qin Shi expectantly and said:
"Your Majesty, I am also exceptionally brave! I have heard that Your Majesty has a descendant of the Wei Wu soldiers by your side, and that he is going to Baiyue—this prince will draw his sword and bow, and will also be able to make contributions in Baiyue!"

Qin Shi could only look at him with affection:
Silly child, if you go to Baiyue looking like a middle school student, you'll probably just be delivering vegetables to them.
If the eldest prince of Qin were to perish there, there would be a great reason for the Baiyue conquest to be delayed for more than two days.

Moreover, Zhuang can eat three bowls of meat at each meal; he is in his prime and in good health.

Since being pardoned, he has become increasingly fit and healthy, a far cry from his initial timid and thin appearance.

With such potential and physique, he is clearly a brave and skilled warrior, which would make his subordinates trust him even more.

And what about the prince?

Qin Shi didn't want to discourage him, but there were some facts he needed to understand:

"You are a prince, the son of a noble family. You should not sit under a dangerous roof. If you were to easily venture into dangerous places, wouldn't you be adding unnecessary burdens to the Qin state?"

You have to give someone a slap and then give them a sweet treat.

Qin Shi also praised:
"However, your courage is still commendable. How about this: the general by the king's side is also an outstanding soldier. When the prince can withstand him for half an hour with his bare hands, he might be able to lead troops into battle."

Wang Ziqian's expression instantly turned blank.

Zhonglang said that this man was protecting his father's safety in the heavily guarded palace. He seemed inconspicuous, but just by seeing that his father rewarded him immediately after obtaining the divine weapon, it was clear that the man was truly his father's confidant.

If he lacks ability, how can he be worthy of this divine weapon?

The queen ordered herself to hold out against the enemy for half an hour...

It wasn't that Prince Qian looked down on himself; it was just that if things continued this way, he probably wouldn't have the chance to go to the battlefield again before the General of the Central Army grew old.

Prince Qian was depressed, and his long eyes, which resembled Ji Heng's, drooped down, looking dim and pitiful.

His appearance stirred a pang of pity in Qin Shi.

Young men are naturally full of vigor, and it's inevitable that they'll become discouraged if their spirits are left empty like this...

She sighed and thought for a moment:

"My palace's propaganda envoy will soon travel to the countryside to spread the fame of Your Majesty and our Qin state."

"He had to accommodate more than a hundred zaju actors along the way, including many female performers, so it was inevitable that he couldn't take care of them all."

"If the prince is interested in gaining experience, why not send 500 soldiers to accompany him on his journey, so he can also see the local customs and conditions?"

Leave the palace! Gather five hundred soldiers to escort them! Head to the countryside! To clear my father's name!

Each of these tasks struck a chord with Prince Qian!
His eyes gleamed, and he felt that he was a man of great talent, and that the Queen could not possibly overlook him!
He was instantly excited and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Yes, sir!"

Hehe! I'll tell my older sister this good news right away! The Queen isn't showing favoritism!
　I wrote 145 million words this year, which is actually quite a lot...

　　(End of this chapter)