The wicked man sighed, his voice somewhat unsteady, “The north is fertile with water and grass, suitable for herding horses and sheep, which we can do too. The south has abundant rainfall and a spring-like climate all year round, making it extremely suitable for grain growth.”
"Giving up now would be too hard to bear."
The group was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.
They haven't even conquered the six kingdoms yet, and they're already thinking about such long-term matters?
"Well... it's best to focus on the path at hand. Planning ahead is good, but too much of a good thing can be bad."
Feng Jie sighed inwardly, thinking to himself that he was still a young man at heart, a little too eager for quick success.
Ying Zheng and Li Balang agreed with his words and nodded repeatedly.
How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?
This sentence perfectly encapsulates the feelings of the wicked husband at this moment; ultimately, it is the era that has limited their vision.
"Your Majesty, do you know why I distributed all these matters?" the wicked man suddenly asked.
Ying Zheng shook his head.
"I'm planning to lead my army south to make a fortune, first pushing it for hundreds of miles." The wicked man smiled coldly.
"Heading south?"
Ying Zheng looked slightly puzzled and asked in return, "Where do you mean by heading south?"
The wicked man strolled to the geomantic map hanging in the hall, slowly traced his finger across it, and then stopped at the two prefectures of Ba and Shu.
"The land of Bashu (Sichuan and Chongqing) was intertwined with Yelang (another region in Sichuan and Chongqing).
"Yelang has abundant rainfall, a pleasant climate, diverse terrain, mild winters and cool summers, which are very conducive to the growth of crops."
"Take a piece of land from him first, implement the production team system, and vigorously develop planting."
His fingers slid slowly as he continued to mutter to himself, "The offensive marches on relentlessly spread outwards, eventually encompassing the entire Yelang region and firmly grasping it in his hand."
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