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In 196 BC, the th year of the reign of Emperor Ershi, during the cold winter, the Ailao Kingdom launched a surprise attack on the border of the Qin Dynasty. They came with great force but were defeated at the border.

The Qin court responded quickly. The Second Emperor issued an edict, appointing Han Xin as commander-in-chief and Xiao He as military supervisor, and leading 300,000 troops to march south simultaneously from Nanhai County, Guilin County, and Xiang County.

The two routes of Guilin and Xiangjun merged into one, crossed the Bonan Mountain and headed straight for the Ailao Kingdom. The Nanhai County took the water route, crossed the Lancang River and Qixi River, and sent troops to the Dian Kingdom.

Prior to this, Yi Huawei implemented a series of recuperation policies, lightened taxes and levies, and vigorously encouraged agriculture and sericulture. After five years of recuperation, the granaries in all counties of Daqin were full of grain.

Although the amount of food and fodder required for an army of 300,000 was staggering, the counties had more than enough, and the soldiers carried their own dry food, so the problem of food and fodder supply was alleviated.

The troops for this southern expedition were all selected from Nanjun. The soldiers had already adapted to the southern climate, and there was no need to worry about acclimatization. At the same time, in order to ensure the combat effectiveness of the army, Daqin specially established a military medical department and selected 3,000 military doctors to accompany the army, carrying sufficient medicinal materials and sophisticated medical equipment, ready to deal with injuries and illnesses on the battlefield at any time.

In 195 BC, the Qin army arrived at the Kingdom of Dian.

Seeing the might of the Qin army, the King of Dian knew that he could not resist, so after weighing the pros and cons, he decided to surrender. Yi Huawei gave the King of Dian a seal, allowing him to continue to govern his people, and established Yunnan County with its seat in Dianchi County.

In the same year, the Qin army took advantage of the victory and marched southwards into the territory of Ailao. With advanced firearms and powerful artillery, the Qin army's offensive was swift and unstoppable. Baoshan, Changning, Shidian and other places were successively conquered, and the Qin army advanced all the way to the Minjin Mountains.

On the battlefield, the Qin army was in a strict formation and had a tacit tactical coordination. The bird gunners lined up in neat rows and fired in turn, with dense bullets raining down on the enemy, who fell down immediately; the artillery roared in the rear, and the shells landed accurately on the fortifications of the Ailao State, destroying them in an instant, with earth and rocks flying everywhere.

In 193 BC, the Ailao Kingdom was destroyed and the territory of the Qin Dynasty expanded again.

Yi Huawei divided the former Ailao Kingdom and the Baiyue areas into three counties: Nanyue, Wantai and Maine.

Yunnan County occupies a strategic location in the southwest, with rivers crisscrossing the territory, the surging Jinsha River and the winding Lancang River. The rich water resources provide a solid guarantee for agricultural development. Tea, medicinal materials and other products are abundant and are sold to all parts of the country through convenient water and land transportation.

Nanyue County is close to the sea, with many excellent harbors and unique fishery resources. Fishing boats return from the sea every day with full loads. Maritime trade gradually flourished, and precious goods such as the exquisite silk and exquisite porcelain of the Qin Dynasty were shipped from here to foreign lands. Exotic treasures were also continuously imported into China, promoting extensive economic and cultural exchanges.

Wantai County is located in a vast inland plain with flat and open terrain and endless wheat fields. It is one of the important granaries of the Qin Dynasty.

Maine County is adjacent to dense primeval forests, which contain a wide variety of precious woods and medicinal materials, such as sandalwood and teak, providing high-quality materials for construction and furniture manufacturing.

At the same time, in order to completely incorporate the territory into the Qin territory, Yi Huawei started a ten-year plan.

In terms of military affairs, strong fortifications were built at strategic passes in the newly conquered counties to form a complete defense system to facilitate the timely transmission of military intelligence. Elite troops were selected to garrison, daily training was strengthened, various battle formations were practiced, and the soldiers' personal martial arts were improved, so that the army's combat effectiveness was steadily improved.

The city built on the bank of Dianchi Lake in Yunnan County was large in scale, with a wall of dozens of miles in circumference, all made of huge stones, and could garrison tens of thousands of troops. At the same time, the weapons manufacturing industry was vigorously developed, large-scale weapons workshops were established, skilled craftsmen from all over the world were recruited, and new firearms were developed with all their strength, and the artillery was improved. Through the unremitting efforts of the craftsmen, the range of the artillery was greatly improved, and the firing rate of the newly developed firearms was significantly accelerated.

In the research and development of firearms, the craftsmen of Daqin delved deeply. They tried a variety of material combinations to improve the stability and power of gunpowder. After repeated experiments, the thunderbolt produced was more explosive. For the bird gun, the barrel manufacturing process was improved, and more sophisticated smelting and casting methods were adopted to make the barrel more durable and the inner wall smooth, which reduced the failure during shooting and improved the shooting accuracy. At the same time, a new type of ignition device was developed, which greatly improved the success rate of the bird gun's ignition, allowing soldiers to shoot more quickly. In addition, a heavy firearm, the trebuchet cannon, was developed. It combines the projectile principle of the trebuchet and the power of the cannon, and can project huge stone bombs or projectiles filled with gunpowder to a longer distance, causing great damage to the enemy's city defense facilities and dense formations.

In economic development, we vigorously built water conservancy projects, diverted water from rivers to irrigate farmland, dug criss-crossing ditches, and built solid dams to effectively prevent floods and ensure agricultural harvests.

In the coastal areas of Nanyue County, a strong seawall was built to resist the invasion of the tide. At the same time, a canal was dug to connect the inland lakes and the seaport, which greatly facilitated the navigation of cargo ships and trade transportation. The tax burden on merchants and farmers was reduced, and commercial development was encouraged. Markets were set up in various places to promote the circulation of goods and the prosperity of trade. Post roads connecting the counties were built, and post stations were set up along the way. They were equipped with sufficient horses and food to ensure that messengers could quickly deliver government orders and that business travel was convenient and safe. The post road network in Wantai County was well-connected, and the post station facilities were complete. Messengers could travel hundreds of miles in a day.

He vigorously promoted the Qin language and writing, established official schools in various places, hired Confucian scholars to teach, imparted classical knowledge such as Confucian classics, history, and collections, taught etiquette and moral norms, enabled the people to gradually know propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame, promoted the improvement of customs, and united the people.

The official school in Yunnan County attracted many students to study there, and the children of local nobles also enrolled there and actively accepted the influence of the Qin culture.

The plan was effective. Qin's military defense in the new territory was consolidated and the army's combat effectiveness was enhanced. The economy gradually prospered, agriculture was fruitful, and commerce was active. Its cultural influence expanded and the people's hearts gradually stabilized.

The second step was to relocate a large number of people from Guanzhong and Central Plains to the new county, live with the indigenous people, encourage intermarriage, and promote harmonious relations. Many people from Central Plains moved to the northern Myanmar county, bringing advanced farming techniques and production tools, and worked with local people to reclaim wasteland and plant new crop varieties, which greatly increased food production. Actively carry out mineral development, explore copper resources for minting coins, dig iron ore to supply military needs, and establish salt industry to meet people's livelihood needs.

The following year, Yilan "discovered" a large copper mine in Wantai County. After mining, the copper coins minted were of fine quality and circulated in the national market.

At the same time, the Qin Dynasty sent envoys to visit neighboring countries to publicize the prestige and friendly intentions of the Qin Dynasty, conclude peace treaties, ensure border tranquility, and open up smooth trade routes. The Qin Dynasty envoys traveled to various countries in the Western Regions, bringing special products such as silk and tea, and established extensive trade relations with various countries. At the same time, they introduced good horse breeds and unique glass manufacturing technology from the Western Regions, enriching the products and technology of the Qin Dynasty.

He advocated academic freedom and encouraged the common development of various schools of thought. Private schools flourished in various places, scholars gathered together to give lectures and discuss academic matters, and many young talents emerged, injecting fresh blood into various fields of Daqin.

In addition to the traditional construction of fortresses and deployment of garrisons, Yi Huawei carefully built an efficient intelligence network. He widely deployed spies in the newly conquered areas to closely monitor the actions of surrounding tribes and countries. Whether it was a small-scale change in the tribes or a subtle adjustment in the military deployment of other countries, it could be quickly and accurately fed back to the central government.

At the same time, officers and soldiers with potential were selected to study in the school, systematically learning professional knowledge such as strategy and tactics, military command, and engineering construction, thus cultivating batches of outstanding military talents for the Qin Dynasty. After graduation, these officers were assigned to various local armies, widely disseminating advanced military concepts and tactical skills, further improving the overall combat quality and command level of the Qin Dynasty's army.

In the process of economic diversification, on the basis of consolidating agriculture, handicrafts and commerce, Daqin pioneered the construction of a financial system. It issued a unified and standardized currency, strictly controlled the minting, issuance and circulation of currency, and severely cracked down on counterfeit currency and illegal currency transactions. Money houses were set up in various counties to provide people with safe and convenient money storage and capital lending services, which greatly promoted the circulation of capital and the level of economic activity. People were encouraged to expand various business models, vigorously develop salt production and fishery processing industries in coastal areas, pickle or dry the caught fish and shrimp into dried fish, and sell them to inland markets; actively develop animal husbandry in inland areas, raise cattle, sheep and other livestock, and produce various leather products and dairy products, enriching the variety and supply of market commodities.

While vigorously promoting official culture in Xin County, it also attached great importance to the protection and compilation of local cultural characteristics. Professional scholars were organized to go deep into the people, widely collect and compile local legends, folk culture, traditional skills and other precious cultural heritage, and compile them into books, which not only effectively preserved the diversity of national culture, but also enabled these unique cultures to be spread and exchanged on a wider scale. For example, the bronze casting skills of the Dian Kingdom were deeply studied and carefully improved by the craftsmen of the Qin Dynasty, creating more exquisite bronze works, which cleverly integrated the cultural elements of the Qin Dynasty and the traditional craft style of the Dian Kingdom, becoming a model of cultural integration.

In addition to the large-scale immigration policy, various ethnic exchange activities are also held regularly. The most representative of these is the ethnic bazaar, where people from all over the country gather together to display their unique products and colorful cultural customs.

At the market, fishermen from Nanyue County enthusiastically sold all kinds of fresh seafood, hunters from Northern Myanmar County displayed precious furs and rare medicinal materials, tea farmers from Yunnan County provided fragrant and mellow tea, and merchants from the Central Plains brought exquisite silk and fine pottery. In the process of trading goods, people also actively exchanged language, culture and lifestyle with each other, enhancing mutual understanding and trust.

On the basis of the original post roads and water conservancy projects, Daqin systematically planned the blueprint for urban construction. In the urban layout of the new county, different functional areas such as commercial areas, residential areas, administrative areas, and handicraft areas were clearly divided. Wide and flat streets were built, and a complete drainage system was laid to effectively improve the environmental sanitation of the city.

The elaborate construction of squares and various public buildings in the city center, such as schools, libraries, and theaters, has greatly enriched the spiritual and cultural life of the people. For example, in Dianchi County, Yunnan Prefecture, a magnificent theater was newly built, where classic operas and wonderful song and dance performances of the Qin Dynasty were often performed. Local folk artists were also invited to show programs with ethnic characteristics, which attracted many people to come and watch and appreciate, becoming an important part of the city's cultural life.

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Ten years later.

183 BC.

The sky of Jiuyuan County is like a clear sapphire, spotless. The vast land is like a huge green velvet carpet, stretching to the horizon. On it, cattle and sheep are like stars, leisurely grazing on the fresh green grass, forming a quiet and peaceful picture of the frontier.

"Woo...Woo..."

The long and sudden sound of the whistle was like a sharp sword, instantly breaking the silence of the grassland. The cattle and sheep that were originally enjoying grazing stopped moving, raised their heads alertly, and looked towards the end of the grassland as if they had heard an urgent alarm.

At the junction of heaven and earth, a huge monster is gradually revealing its figure. It is a steel monster that continuously spews out white fog like cotton wool, and it approaches along the steel track at lightning speed, accompanied by a heavy and rhythmic "clang" sound. Under the monster, four carefully laid steel tracks are neatly arranged, like four steel dragons, extending straight to the endless distance, as if to cross the boundary between heaven and earth.

Under this sudden disturbance, the huge herd of horses instantly fell into panic. The leading horse neighed to the sky, raised its hooves and galloped away, and the other horses followed without hesitation.

Although this steel monster is not new to the grassland, the innate fear of the unknown still makes them panic and flee every time they hear the whistle. For a moment, countless fat and strong horses gathered into a turbulent torrent, like a strong wind sweeping across the vast grassland. The earth-shaking roar of horse hooves intertwined, and at first it could suppress the "clang" sound of the steel collision of the train, but as the train gradually approached, the steady and continuous sound of mechanical operation gradually stood out in the hustle and bustle.

On both sides of the four tracks, there are rows of tall and sturdy fences. These fences are closely connected, like loyal guards, clearly separating the tracks from the grassland, effectively blocking the horses, cattle and sheep that graze freely on the grassland, and preventing them from accidentally entering the tracks and causing danger. This is a train that departs from the Jiuyuan Fortress of the Qin Dynasty, passes through Wumeng City, and heads to Wulan County.

Ten years ago, Yilan successfully "developed" the first steam engine, taking a key step into the steam era.

Afterwards, the craftsmen of the Mohist School and the Ministry of Works plunged headfirst into the long and arduous subsequent research and development process.

For a full ten years, they studied day and night, conducted repeated experiments, and constantly overcame one technical difficulty after another, creating a steam locomotive that could operate stably for a long time and withstand the rigorous testing of thousands of miles.

During these twelve years, Jiuyuan County has also undergone earth-shaking changes.

At first, when the first steam engine was successfully trial-produced and tested over a short distance, it caused a huge sensation and panic wherever it went. The herdsmen looked at this huge iron thing that could move on its own without the need for livestock to pull it in horror, thinking it was the wrath of the gods or the appearance of a demon. But as time went on, people gradually got used to its existence and began to realize the huge potential it contained. (End of this chapter)