[I uploaded the wrong chapter last night, I feel really bad about that, so I'll add another chapter!]

"With the acquisition of Yelang, Qin has effectively gained another grain-producing area. We can use this to implement an experimental production team system. If this plan is feasible, all lands that will be incorporated into Qin in the future can be done in the same way."

"To prepare for the future expansion of Qin's territory."

The wicked man's eyes shone brightly, and he exuded an aura that made people unable to help but believe him.

"Is the land of Yelang suitable for sowing seeds?" Ying Zheng rubbed his chin and asked softly.

The wicked man nodded. Although he lacked the resources to fight the six kingdoms now, dealing with Yelang would be a piece of cake.

Ying Zheng pondered for a long time. To be honest, he was very tempted. He had almost no resistance to the idea of ​​expanding territory. However, if he were to expand externally and use force without authorization, it would be against the rules.

Seeing him deep in thought, the wicked man could also figure out the reason, and pretended to be nonchalant, saying, "Alas, judging from the current grain production of our Qin state, it will take at least four or five years before we can go east."

"If we can take Yelang, this time will be greatly shortened."

These words were the final straw that broke Ying Zheng's back. He gritted his teeth, as if making a decision, and said, "Then...then let's take this place."

call...

It's done?

The wicked man was suddenly overjoyed and took a deep breath. To be honest, he was indifferent to handling domestic affairs. The reason he had orchestrated this series of events was simply to take his troops out for some fresh air.

Incidentally... this is also a way to give Ying Zheng a heads-up.

It's pointless for him to keep worrying about things not being legitimate in the future.

My fists are harder and bigger than yours, so I don't need any excuse to beat you up, because weakness is the greatest original sin.

Once this happens once or twice and crosses Ying Zheng's bottom line, he won't hesitate to do it again in the future.

Just like today, by offering incentives, things were done.

Feng Jie hesitated, then finally let out a sigh. Although he also thought this was inappropriate, he could only remain silent for the sake of strengthening the Qin state.

Li Balang then asked hesitantly, "General, both attacking Yelang and implementing the production teams you mentioned are good, but where do you think the 'donkeys' for those production teams come from?"

Upon hearing this, the group was momentarily stunned.

yes!

No matter how good your production team's plan is, it must be based on 'people'.

With a series of land reforms about to be implemented in China, how could it be possible to spare manpower to go to Yelang to implement this policy?

Why would someone leave their homeland to farm perfectly good land in China? Only a fool would do that.

If Ying Zheng were to forcibly order the mobilization of people, it would be feasible, but it would inevitably damage his image in the eyes of the people, and might even bring him a barrage of criticism.

That would be a losing proposition.

Suddenly, Ying Zheng said loudly, "I am the King of Qin. This action will benefit my Qin state. What does it matter if I bear some infamy?"

He was very open-minded; the common people's perspective and level were limited to their own small area.

Do you think they are unpatriotic?

For the sake of the Qin state, the people of Qin were willing to die bravely.

But if you say this, they certainly won't understand it given their limited knowledge.

Ying Zheng's current thought is that if people scold him, they scold him; if they don't understand, they don't understand. When the people benefit from the situation in the future, they will naturally understand.

Sooner or later the truth will come out and he will be exonerated.

The wicked man gasped in shock, admiring Ying Zheng's decisiveness while also feeling deeply sorry for him. Perhaps many monarchs in history had been branded and tainted because of this.

Success would only bring some verbal praise, at most adding a stroke to the history books, but failure would leave behind endless infamy.

It seems that being a monarch isn't easy.

If you're determined to be a tyrannical ruler, then that's fine. The real problem is if you aspire to be a wise ruler, only to have a series of national policies backfire.

Thinking of this, the wicked man sighed deeply and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, you cannot issue such an edict to conscript people from the country. What will happen to the land within the country?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng felt utterly exhausted and rubbed his temples in annoyance. "Nothing works, nothing works. It's really making me very anxious."

At this moment, Ying Zheng's mentality was like that of a seasoned outlaw who had finally waited for a girl to come to his door, only to find out that she had her period.

"We must either employ people from Yelang or transfer people from elsewhere; there is no other way."

Li Balang murmured softly, his gaze falling on the wicked husband, and said with a wry smile, "The herdsmen of the grasslands are not good at farming, and they can't be taught even if you try."

"The people of the southern barbarians are strong-willed and difficult to persuade willingly."

"Only we Qin people can use them, but we cannot send them there."

"How about..."

The wicked man's eager gaze fell on Li Balang. This ugly freak always carried around the idea that he knew a little bit about everything; who knew he might actually have a good idea inside him.

"Tell me quickly," Ying Zheng said, his face also showing anticipation.

Li Balang did not rush to respond. He quickly walked to the map, pointed at the states of Wei and Han, and said coldly, "Your Majesty, the two countries are the easiest targets to bully now."

"Actually, the State of Chu is the best choice. Its Dongting and Cangwu prefectures are not far from Yelang, and their customs and landscapes are similar."

"But... the State of Chu is still quite strong. It's not as easy to deal with them as it is with the States of Wei and Han."

The three men looked at each other, and Feng Jie said speechlessly, "You mean... you want to kidnap people from the Wei and Han kingdoms?"

Li Balang nodded, neither confirming nor denying, and said, "We can still use the grudge of Wei's alliance against Qin. It's even simpler to beat up Han. There are pros and cons to the construction of the canal. If we beat them up, they can only accept it with a bitter nose."

"That's true."

Surprisingly, Feng Jie did not refute Li Balang's words. Instead, he agreed with them with a thoughtful expression, which surprised Ying Zheng.

Perhaps sensing Ying Zheng's curious gaze, Feng Jie smiled and said, "Your Majesty need not do this. I am an official of Qin, and I am only doing this for the betterment of Qin."

"The states of Wei and Han have harmed my Qin state. As an official of Qin, how can I remain indifferent? I approve of this gentleman's plan, and I think no one can find fault with it."

These words moved Ying Zheng, who raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, saying earnestly, "I used to think you were like a rock in a latrine, smelly and hard, but today I realize that I was wrong."

Feng Jie gave a wry smile. Was this a compliment or a belittling? He couldn't quite understand it.

Ying Zheng glanced at the three people present, finally fixing his gaze on the wicked husband, and asked, "You brat, are you confident?"

"Damn, bro!"

The wicked man patted his chest forcefully and said indignantly, "I am only good at talking about national policies on paper and offering suggestions. The actual implementation still depends on you court officials."

"But in terms of plundering and pillaging, even Generals Wang Jian and Meng Ao cannot compare to me."

"They hold high positions of power and have a lot of pride."

Okay, okay.

That's true.

Ying Zheng smiled gently.