A Mysterious Journey Through the Shang Dynasty

After the border war, the Shang Dynasty seemed to have gained a brief peace, but Wan'er and I always felt uneasy. We knew that the shadow of war had not really dissipated and could cover this ancient land again at any time.

I stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance. The breeze blew by, and her hair fluttered gently. That vast land carried countless unknowns and challenges. Her eyes revealed determination and worry, and she kept thinking about how to go in the future.

"I, what are you thinking about?" Wan'er's voice came from behind me, bringing me back to reality from my thoughts.

I turned my head slightly, looked at Wan'er, and sighed softly, "I wonder how long this brief peace can last. Although the enemy has retreated, they will definitely not give up. We must always be prepared."

Wan'er walked over to me, also looking into the distance, and said, "Yes, we can't take it lightly. What we need to do now is to strengthen border defense, while vigorously developing the economy and improving our strength."

The two of them had a tacit understanding and decided to call together the wise men to discuss the next countermeasures. The wise men arrived one after another, and they sat together in a solemn and expectant atmosphere.

A wise man spoke first: "Although the border is temporarily stable now, we cannot let our guard down. We should increase the deployment of troops on the border and strengthen patrols to ensure that every move of the enemy is under our control."

Another wise man continued, "Yes, we need to build more beacon towers so that when the enemy attacks, we can quickly transmit information and let the whole country prepare for the battle."

Another wise man suggested: "Strengthening the border walls and fortifications is also a top priority. Only by improving our defensive capabilities can we hold our ground under the enemy's attack."

After the discussion of border defense came to an end, the topic turned to economic development. A wise man said: "Agriculture is the foundation of the country. We should encourage farmers to actively produce and increase food production. We can give them some preferential policies, such as tax reduction and exemption, and provide high-quality seeds."

Another wise man nodded in agreement: "Commercial trade cannot be ignored. We must actively explore markets, trade with neighboring countries, and increase the wealth of our country."

"As for mineral resources, we must strengthen their development and utilization. This will not only enhance the country's strength, but also provide necessary materials for the war." A wise man added.

Wan'er and I listened carefully to the advice of the wise men, and gradually formed a clear plan in our minds. We decided to take action immediately and work hard for the future of the Shang Dynasty.

First, they came to the border. The soldiers here were busy building fortifications. Some soldiers were carrying stones, some were mixing mud, and others were waving tools to reinforce the city walls. Wan'er and I shuttled among the crowd, talking to the soldiers from time to time to understand the progress of the project.

"Thank you for your hard work!" I said loudly, "We are all working to defend our country and our homeland. As long as we work together, we will be able to resist the enemy's invasion again."

When the soldiers heard my words, their morale was boosted and they shouted: "Defend the country and never retreat!"

Then, they came to the farmland. The farmers were working hard in the fields, their clothes soaked with sweat. Wan'er and I walked to an old farmer and asked with concern, "How is the harvest this year?"

The old farmer wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied with a smile: "Your Excellency, this year's harvest should be good. We followed your instructions and adopted a new planting method, and the grain yield has increased greatly."

I said with satisfaction: "That's great! We have seen your efforts. Keep up the good work and make more contributions to the country."

Then they came to the market. It was very lively here, with merchants busy trading various goods. Wan'er and I strolled in the market, observing the prosperous scene of business.

"How's business lately?" Wan'er asked a businessman.

The merchant replied respectfully: "Your Excellency, business has been very good recently. We have carried out foreign trade in accordance with your instructions, and the wealth of our country has increased greatly."

Wan'er and I looked at each other, our hearts filled with joy. They knew that economic prosperity would provide a solid foundation for the country's development.

However, just as the Shang Dynasty was united and working hard to develop, bad news came. Intelligence showed that the enemy was gathering its forces and preparing to launch another attack. Wan'er and I immediately called together the wise men to discuss countermeasures.

The wise men expressed their opinions one after another. Some suggested setting traps by taking advantage of the terrain, some proposed strengthening intelligence work, and some advocated mobilizing the whole country to jointly resist the enemy.

After careful consideration, Wan'er and I decided to take the following measures. First, we took advantage of the terrain and set traps where the enemy might pass. Soldiers were busy digging traps and setting spikes in the mountains, forests, and canyons. They carefully arranged each trap to ensure that it could play the greatest role.

At the same time, intelligence work was strengthened. Spies were sent to infiltrate the enemy and obtain intelligence. Intelligence personnel were busy day and night, analyzing various clues and trying to find out the enemy's action plan. They maintained close contact with the spies and were ready to pass on important information at any time.

In addition, a mobilization order was issued, calling on the people of the country to jointly resist the enemy. A militia was organized to assist the regular army in combat. The people responded to the call and actively signed up to join the militia. They were filled with love for the country and hatred for the enemy, and were determined to fight to defend their homeland.

Wan'er and I personally went to the border to inspect the setting of traps and the progress of intelligence work. Seeing the efforts of the soldiers and intelligence personnel, they were filled with confidence.

"Everyone must be careful to ensure the effectiveness of the trap and the accuracy of the intelligence," I warned.

"We will do our best and never let you down." The soldiers and intelligence officers answered in unison.

As time went by, the enemy finally launched an attack. The enemy army surged like a tide, and the Shang Dynasty soldiers were ready to fight. They followed the previous deployment, took advantage of the terrain, and waited for the enemy to fall into the trap.

As the enemy army advanced, soldiers kept falling into traps and being stabbed by spikes. They panicked and became a mess. The Shang Dynasty soldiers took the opportunity to launch an attack and dealt a heavy blow to the enemy army.

The enemy leader saw that the situation was not good and immediately ordered a retreat. The Shang soldiers took advantage of the victory to pursue the enemy and inflict greater losses on them. After a fierce battle, the enemy was repelled again.

The Shang Dynasty won again, but Wan'er and I knew that this was only temporary. The enemy would not give up and would definitely attack again. Therefore, they had to continue working hard to strengthen defense, develop the economy, and improve the strength of the army to prepare for the next battle.

In the days that followed, Wan'er and I led the people of the Shang Dynasty to continue to work hard for the prosperity of the country. We believed that as long as everyone worked together, we would be able to create a better future.