Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

Brother Han Fei, your goal of becoming the ruler of a nation has, in fact, already been fulfilled to some extent by my father. When Qin unified the six kingdoms and established the Qin Empire, my father would become the sole ruler, the First Emperor. He would then promote the rule of law. While this might conflict with some of your ideals, it would ultimately make the Qin Empire even more prosperous and powerful. Therefore, your aspirations and theories cannot be fully realized in any other country. Your trip to Baiyue offers a perfect opportunity to test the validity of your theories and see if they compare favorably with the policies of the Qin Empire.

I'll give you five years, or four and a half years to be exact. If you fail to unify the Baiyue by then, it will be time for the Qin Dynasty to take over. So, do you dare to accept this challenge?

There was a hint of provocation in Zhao Chen's words, but at this moment, Han Fei and Wei Zhuang were indeed touched.

The Baiyue were extremely complex, consisting of numerous states, tribes, and clans. For example, the Luoyue tribe established the ancient Luoyue Kingdom; the Xiou tribe established the ancient Xiou Kingdom; the Minyue tribe established the ancient Minyue Kingdom, and so on.

Needless to say, there were many other tribes, and conquering the Baiyue was extremely difficult. Even for capable men like Han Fei and Wei Zhuang, it was difficult.

But this only aroused their competitive spirit. Wei Zhuang had always dreamed of becoming a great general, while Han Fei was eager to personally verify the feasibility of his own theories. Now was a good time.

"Sir, aren't you worried that we might declare ourselves kings after uniting the Baiyue? Furthermore, why do you value the Baiyue so highly that you're eager to conquer them so soon?"

"Will you declare yourself king?" Zhao Chen asked with a smile.

Han Fei was speechless. He wasn't a two-faced person. Since he had already decided to be loyal to Zhao Chen, how could he rebel?

What's more, he was not very keen on power and just wanted to prove that his doctrine was correct.

Although Wei Zhuang harbored ambitions, he was also a man of principle. Having pledged his loyalty, how could he betray his country? His pride wouldn't allow him to be easily influenced by the wind.

"The reason for conquering the Baiyue is because of their special status. Nanyue's rhinoceros horns, ivory, jade, pearls and other precious products are highly prized by the people of the Central Plains. Lingnan's fruits, minerals, and seafood are also extremely delicious. More importantly, beyond the sea, there are vast expanses of land waiting to be conquered by the Qin Empire, and overseas resources are equally rich, waiting to be developed."

Not only that, there are also many high-quality grains that have never been seen overseas, with extremely high yields, which can greatly enrich the diet of people in the Central Plains.

Furthermore, the Baiyue region has a hot and humid climate, with virtually no cold winters. Even during the harsh winters of the past, the Baiyue region remained warm as if in spring, allowing crops to be harvested three times a year. In the future, the Baiyue region will become the granary of the Great Qin. How could this not be important?

After hearing this, everyone looked at Zhao Chen with strange eyes.

"Sir, why are you so familiar with Baiyue? Have you ever been overseas? How do you know there is land there?"

"You don't need to know this for now. Our current mission is to completely conquer the Baiyue within five years. Let's see if you can do it.

In addition, I will give you 3,000 soldiers, weapons, food, and 5,000 shi of potatoes and sweet potatoes. Everything from now on is up to you. Five years ago, I stopped providing any support. Have you considered this clearly?

"So, what's your answer? Are you willing to lead your troops to Baiyue?"

Han Fei and Wei Zhuang didn't answer immediately, but sat there quietly thinking. After a long time, until Zhao Chen had finished three cups of tea, the two of them looked at each other.

"Sir, we are willing to go!"

"Okay, I knew you would go. Here's some intelligence and maps I compiled about Baiyue, which should be helpful to you. I won't go into details about how to conquer Baiyue. It all depends on your own arrangements. It would be meaningless to say more."

Zhao Chen placed the organized intelligence and maps on the table, and Han Fei and Wei Zhuang immediately picked them up for a closer look.

The more they read, the more astonished they became. They had originally worried that their understanding of the Baiyue people was insufficient and that they would not be able to complete the mission within five years, but now with this intelligence, their confidence had greatly increased.

Yan Lingji also began to read the intelligence. Born in Baiyue, she thought she knew the area very well, but after seeing this intelligence, she felt like an outsider, while Zhao Chen seemed like a true Baiyue person.

"Little brother, how do you know Baiyue so well?"

"Sister, what's so strange about this? As a Qin noble, it's normal for you to know some confidential information. Besides, why do you always call me little brother? How am I little?" Zhao Chen emphasized again with a look of displeasure. Every time Yan Lingji called him "little brother", he felt very uncomfortable. If he had enough strength now, he would definitely let her see how powerful he was!

Yan Lingji remained silent, but just looked Zhao Chen up and down carefully with a bit of teasing.

(Angry expression) That's all. In a few years, I'll definitely let you know how powerful I am! Just wait and see!

"Sir, your map is really detailed!"

Han Fei said in disbelief as he examined the map. If King Han An had this map, how could he have returned empty-handed after just one tour of the Baiyue region, and then declared himself the conqueror? In reality, they were simply seeking Lord Huoyu's treasure.

"Speaking of this, sir, are you also interested in Lord Huohuoyu's treasure?" Han Fei glanced at Madam Hu and Nanyue and continued.

"If I had wanted that little thing, I would have sent someone to get it long ago. Why would I wait until today? Even the Crown Prince of Yue, Tianze, would disdain that little treasure, let alone me. Do you think I'm interested in this little treasure?"

"Little brother, do you know Crown Prince Tianze?"

"Of course I know. What's the matter? Are you going to look for him?"

"No, Korea is in chaos now, and Tianze is nowhere to be found. What's the point in looking for him?"

"Indeed, Tianze is nothing more than a pawn driven by hatred, a mere clown to those in power, a victim in the struggle between various factions. Now, apart from a few eccentric subordinates, he has nothing left. He harbors the dream of restoring his country, but no one supports him. Why bother with such a situation? Perhaps he has already died in some remote corner."

Zhao Chen had long since stopped paying attention to Tianze. The only thing he remembered about Tianze was Yan Lingji's existence. Otherwise, who would remember this insignificant character?

"Brother, you even know Tianze's identity? What else in the world do you not understand? Could it be that you are really a sage who was born knowing everything?" Yan Lingji looked at Zhao Chen in astonishment.

"Haha, who knows?"

"By the way, how about you guys? Do you want to go to Baiyue together?"

"What do you mean, little brother? Are you trying to chase my sister away?"

"Of course not. You are from Baiyue, don't you want to go back and visit your hometown?"

"Go back?" Yan Lingji murmured to herself. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, and a trace of anxiety and nervousness flashed in her eyes. "No, I don't want to go back. I never want to go again."

Her emotions were agitated, and a strong aura emanated from her body, a blazing flame rising around her. Zhao Chen reacted quickly, holding her hand and calming her down.

"Calm down, Sister Yan Lingji, if you don't want to go back, then don't go back. It's also good to stay in Xianyang in the future." Zhao Chen had already expected that she might be excited, but he didn't expect it to be so intense.

This was inevitable. Her family and fellow villagers might have died in the Battle of Baiyue. The village where she lived was also burned down by a fire. Almost all the villagers were killed, leaving her alone, and she suffered great mental trauma.

……

The mention of asking Yan Lingji to go back and take a look brought back unpleasant memories, causing her to lose control of her emotions. After settling Yan Lingji down, Zhao Chen turned to look at Nong Yu and Madam Hu.

"Sister Nongyu, Sister Huyu, what about you? Do you want to go to Baiyue together and retrieve your family's treasure?"

Just find it back."

"Sir, forget it. This treasure has ruined our family. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to find my mother and my aunt. If this treasure is useful to you, then it belongs to you, isn't it, my aunt?"

"Well, it's all up to you, sir. Life is good now, and let the past go with the wind!"

"Okay then! What about Sister Zi Nu? Do you plan to stay?"

"What do you think, sir?"

"I don't have any specific ideas. If you want to go, go. If you don't want to go, stay in Xianyang. I don't care. However, I still hope that you can go to Baiyue. After all, your intelligence gathering work is excellent. In the future, you can help Han Fei and Wei Zhuang stabilize the rear and conquer Baiyue more quickly."

Zhao Chen greatly admired Zi Nu. Not only was she powerful, but she also founded Zi Lan Xuan in the perilous South Korea, assisting Han Fei in his fight against Ji Wuye. Both her tactics and her intelligence were exceptional.

If she could go to Baiyue and help Han Fei and Wei Zhuang stabilize the rear, it would definitely reduce their burden.

"Is that so? I understand. I will go to Baiyue with them."

After careful consideration, Zi Nu finally made her decision. Although life in Xianyang was comfortable, she was not satisfied with this dull life. Perhaps Zhao Chen gave her new motivation.

"Okay, sister, you are about to break through to the Grandmaster level. This is the Grandmaster Pill, which can help you break through quickly."

Zhao Chen handed a porcelain bottle to Zi Nu.

Everyone is used to this.

"These are two storage rings, each with ten square meters of space, enough to hold food, weapons, potatoes, and sweet potato seeds."

"Storage ring? Is there really such a magical thing?" Everyone looked at Zhao Chen and the two black iron rings on the table in surprise.

"You'll know once you give it a try. Just drop some blood on it and it will recognize you as your master and activate. Distribute it among yourselves!"

Han Fei, Wei Zhuang, and Zi Nu all exchanged glances, and finally Han Fei and Zi Nu each identified a ring with a drop of blood. They immediately felt a connection to the rings, and were able to enter the space within them through their spiritual consciousness, which was truly amazing.