Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Hanoi, located north of the Yellow River and southeast of the Taihang Mountains, has always been known for its dense population and fertile land.

However, the Hanoi that Ying Jing took over was not as good as he had imagined.

The Battle of Changping inflicted unspeakable wounds on the Zhao state, but the Qin state suffered just as much.

Shangdang, which triggered the Battle of Changping in the past, is located not far northwest of Hanoi.

King Zhaoxiang of Qin even went to Henan in person, bestowing upon each person a rank of nobility and conscripting men over the age of 15 from Henan to reinforce Changping.

The three counties of Hedong, Hanoi, and Shangdang, which were once densely populated and economically prosperous, were all impoverished and devastated during the Battle of Changping!

Fortunately, the population is smaller and the people are poorer, but the geographical location is not bad and the land is indeed fertile.

It is backed by mountains to the north and blocked by a river to the south.

Mountain passes served as vital passageways, while Yellow River crossings were crucial points for crossing between the north and south.

In addition, the Battle of Changping has been over for some years, and after these years of recuperation, the area has gradually recovered some of its vitality, and the population has gradually recovered.

With the wealth earned from various novel gadgets, Yingjing's development wasn't too difficult.

"Wheat cakes, oh wheat cakes, freshly baked, just..."

"The silk stockings brought from the women's quarters of Qi are incredibly strong..."

"Fine wine brought from the State of Yan, only ten gold pieces!"

"You think you can sell wine in Hanoi? You can forget about being a merchant! What wine can compare to our divine wine... Hey you, you stocking seller, wait a minute!"

The streets were bustling with vendors, their calls echoing through the air.

As Hanoi has become famous for its development, it has attracted many merchants from seven countries, and caravans frequently travel to and from the area.

Ying Jing walked slowly on the smooth road paved with bluestone slabs, looking at the bustling scene of people coming and going in the city, and felt a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart.

As you travel out of the city, the farmland and fruit trees in the suburbs are laden with fruit.

It was the season for spring plowing, and the curved plow, designed by Ying Jing and built by the Gongshu family, was turning over the land.

The bamboo waterwheels churn, irrigating the farmland.

Many people are working hard in the fields, their faces beaming with joy.

"This is the correct way to use mechanical arts..."

Ying Jing's face showed a hint of sarcasm. The Mohists, who advocated universal love and non-aggression, had become increasingly restless in recent years, while the Gongshu family, known for their domineering mechanical arts, had begun to benefit the people.

"It's another good year..."

A slight smile appeared on Ying Jing's face; his joy was genuine.

"Haha, young man, you're right, we're going to have another bumper harvest this year!"

Some farmers heard Ying Jing's whisper and laughed heartily.

"This is all thanks to Lord Naganobu!"

"Second Uncle is right. Our lives have improved since Lord Changxin arrived!"

"This plow is damn useful, and that waterwheel is something else too. We're really living the good life now!"

"Our ancestors were truly blessed to have met Lord Changxin!"

"Hehe, ever since Lord Changxin came, we've had no disasters or difficulties every year, and we've had a bumper harvest every year. It's all thanks to Lord Changxin's blessing!"

Hearing the praise around him, Ying Jing couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction and joy.

All the effort he has put in over the years has not been in vain!

When he first arrived here, the people's faces were mostly numb.

But now, this land has regained its former prosperity, and the faces of the people have shown a new look.

"May Lord Changxin protect me..."

Ying Jing looked up at the sky, where a purple dragon coiled in the heavens, though it was invisible to ordinary people.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the bountiful harvests of these fields year after year are all thanks to Lord Changxin's blessing.

After arriving in this fiefdom that truly belonged to him, Ying Jing's auspicious purple dragon underwent a new change.

It has more scales and more dragon whiskers; it seems to be transforming into a real dragon.

In the darkness, the purple dragon was also protecting this land.

With favorable weather and abundant harvests year after year, there will be no disasters or difficulties.

Consequently, the hearts and minds of the people turned to him!

This is also a key reason why Hanoi's wines have become world-famous.

Having enough food to ensure the people have enough to eat and wear is the only way to brew fine wine that can bring wealth to other countries.

Ying Jing walked slowly and leisurely, the green grass swaying in the breeze, refreshing and natural.

He would occasionally glance around at the busy farming scene, never tiring of the smiles on the faces of the people.

a long time.

Ying Jing has gone further and further away, and the number of people around him has gradually decreased.

He finally picked up speed.

There was no carriage or any entourage.

He transformed into a streak of purple light and quickly disappeared into the mountains.

Finally, Ying Jing stopped in front of a valley.

This is... a military camp.

The region of Hanoi is adjacent to the states of Zhao and Han, making it a strategically important location.

Ying Zheng still trusted Ying Jing and allowed him to recruit an army.

However, the land of Hanoi was still part of the Qin state, not a true state within a state, and therefore there were strict restrictions on the number of troops stationed there.

Ten thousand people.

This already shows that Ying Zheng has placed a great deal of trust in her, and it's even because Empress Dowager Zhao Ji is also in the area.

After all, if there were a real war, troops stationed in other places would be dispatched to provide assistance. Maintaining security in the fiefdom would not require too many people.

"Your Majesty."

An elderly man with white hair and beard, but a rather robust build, greeted Ying Jing and bowed respectfully.

Lian Po!

This veteran general, who was intercepted by Ying Jing in the State of Wei, has indeed helped him a lot over the years.

When Ying Jing came to Hanoi, he was accompanied by several carriages. Among them, besides his own and Zhao Ji's carriage, there were some other belongings, which Lian Po hid among.

After arriving at his fiefdom, Ying Jing entrusted the local army to Lian Po for training and command.

As time went by, Ying Zheng's authority grew stronger, and his grip on power tightened.

Ying Jing did not intend to provoke the emperor's authority, and the army in his fiefdom was kept at a size of only 10,000 men.

However, even among armies of ten thousand men, the difference in combat effectiveness can be enormous.

With the wealth Ying Jing currently possesses, he is fully capable of arming this army of ten thousand men to the teeth!

He was personally trained by the veteran general Lian Po, and Ying Jing used the Qi Yun Zi Jiao baptism to improve his physical fitness. He had no shortage of meat in his three daily meals and was equipped with fine weapons and armor made by the Gongshu family.

Under the command of a seasoned general like Lian Po, this army of ten thousand might not necessarily be unable to defeat an army of one hundred thousand!

"General, there's no need for such formalities,"

Ying Jing gently lifted Lian Po to his feet.

Lian Po insisted, "Without Your Majesty, I would have died long ago. How could I have trained such a strong army again!"

He also sighed, "If I could lead these elite troops I trained to fight on the battlefield, I would have no regrets in this life."

Ying Jing's eyes gleamed as he watched the soldiers training in the valley.

"There will be an opportunity..."