My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 1035 Heaven and Earth, I report Qin for cheating! Your Majesty, why!
Ji County, the former Wuyang Palace of the Yan State and the present-day Dai Royal Palace of the Dai State.

It had been several years since King Jia of Dai ascended the throne, and he finally had his first royal palace that truly met the etiquette standards of a monarch.

But Prince Jia of Dai had no time to carefully appreciate the palace that belonged to him, and he didn't even have time to rename the palaces (give them new names). He hurriedly moved his bed into the side hall of the imperial study and devoted all his energy to government affairs.

October 7, the seventeenth year of the reign of Qin Shi Huangdi.

Prince Jia of Dai sat at the first seat in the imperial study, with Prime Minister Mao Sui, Imperial Physician Ling Zhuo Ta, Imperial Guard Lu Gao and other important officials of the Dai State sitting on his left and right. All of them had rather gloomy expressions.

In the middle of the corridor, a minister held a bamboo slip and recited in a deep voice: "This year, the yield per mu in the Qin Guanzhong area is about 4 shi and 2 jin, and the yield per mu in the Qin Guandong area is also about 3.5 shi. Only the yield per mu in the Qi area is still about 2 shi."

"This spring, the Lord of Qin Chang'an distributed the sixteen types of rich and powerful pigs of Qin Wangzheng, totaling 110,000 heads, to Guanzhong. I scoffed at this, thinking that even if the pigs were distributed to the people, the people would not be able to feed them. However, I never thought that the Lord of Qin Chang'an had sent alchemists to find a precious herb called 'alfalfa' many years ago. This precious herb can be cultivated on poor fields, is easy to grow, has a high yield per mu, and can fertilize the fields. It has been cultivated in Qin for many years. Qin feeds pigs with alfalfa, so it is not difficult for the people to raise pigs."

"The Rich and Powerful Pig lives up to its name. It grows to over 400 jin in just one year and produces a lot of fat. It is said that the number of offspring born from this Rich and Powerful Pig is twice that of ordinary pigs. I have not seen it myself but I think the rumor is true. This year, Qin has built pig breeding stations in various counties, and can obtain hundreds of thousands of pigs every year. Qin's ambition to allow all people to eat meat is obvious!"

"I beg the king to retrieve a good breed at all costs. It is worth it for the prosperity of the pig!"

"This year, Qin has been engaged in large-scale construction projects, building water-powered pestles, water-mills, and water-grinding mills in various places. In the past, it took several people several days to pound millet, but now it only takes one person one day. Qin has also paved roads called cement roads, which are wide and flat, and can be built ten miles a day. It is a miracle."

"This year, the Lord of Qin Chang'an personally went east to suppress Qi, so the people of Qi flocked to him, and the King of Qin sent..."

Zhao Pu, an envoy stationed in Qin, wrote a lengthy year-end report of more than 10,000 words from multiple angles, including grain production, economy, people's strength, politics, military, and culture.

But the emperor and his ministers looked uglier the more they listened.

The primary goal of the war between Dai, Yan and Qi to attack Qin was to curb or even destroy the rapid development of Qin's national strength.

As a result, after a great war, Qi was destroyed and Yan retreated outside the Great Wall. However, the national strength of Qin was not curbed, but instead showed a trend of soaring!

Mao Sui sighed with envy and jealousy: "Last year, the land of Dai was in chaos and there was almost no harvest to speak of. Our Dai could only barely survive by relying on the grain from the old Yan land."

"Yes! This year, the land is going to suffer from a severe drought. I am afraid that there will be no harvest. I don't know how we will survive this year."

"On the other hand, Qin not only gained the fertile land of Qi, but also doubled its yield per mu."

"In the long run, Qin will become richer and more powerful. Our dynasty must prepare early!"

The weather in Dai and Yan was cold, and many fertile fields in later generations were tidal flats that could not be cultivated in this era. Even in times of good weather and good harvests, the average yield per mu in Dai and Yan was only around one and a half stones, and only the fertile land could reach two stones. However, the average yield per mu in Qin was already between three and a half and four stones. How could Mao Sui not be jealous!

Watching the national strength of powerful enemies and old rivals soar is even more painful than a sharp drop in one's own national strength.

What is even more distressing is that the national strength of the Dai State is really plummeting, and the rulers and ministers of the Dai State don’t even know how to survive until the autumn harvest next year!
Zhuo Ta said bitterly: "I am more afraid of the sixteen types of rich and powerful pigs of Qin Wang Zheng!"

"In the past, the Yue army was weak and not good at long-term fighting. The King of Yue built the Pig Mountain to feed the soldiers. The Yue army suddenly became stronger and helped the King of Yue to conquer Wu."

"The rich and powerful pigs obtained by the Lord of Qin Chang'an are more than twice as good as the pigs obtained by the King of Yue in the past."

"The number of pigs that the various counties of Qin wanted to manage was more than ten times greater than the number of pigs that the King of Yue had in his mountain."

"The Qin army is already invincible. If they continue to feed the pigs for several years, how can they resist?"

In this era when people are not getting enough to eat, which army can have enough food every day? Which army has the foundation to become an elite army? And if they can eat meat from time to time? The potential of this army will definitely exceed your imagination!

Even if such an army appeared in Yan or Qi, it would be enough to make Dai feel uneasy, let alone if it appeared in Qin!

At this moment, Zhuo Ta wished he could climb up to the sacrificial field, point his finger in the direction of Qin and shout: God and Earth, I report Qin for cheating!

If the report fails, Zhuo Ta would like to ask the Heaven and Earth whether it is too late for him to lead the Zhuo family back to Zhuo County and serve the Qin Dynasty?

Dai Wangjia spoke in a deep voice with a slightly tired tone: "What you said is also what I saw."

"Thanks to Qin Chang'an Jun, the national strength of Qin has soared, and it has repeatedly soared again on the basis of soaring!"

"According to the investigation of the scouts, although Qin Chang'an Jun has not been in Guanzhong recently, he has opened another workshop next to the Chang'an workshop, and opened 600 hectares of farmland in Chang'an Township. The farmland and workshops are all under strict security, just like when the gold juice was developed to treat feces. The King of Qin also often goes to inspect."

The hearts of Zhuo Ta and others sank again.

They haven't yet found out what treasures are hidden in Ying Chengjiao's Lantian Workshop, but Ying Chengjiao has opened a new workshop and a new piece of land?

Mao Sui's voice became more bitter: "Chang'an Jun is the god of heaven's grace and earth's love."

"Chang'an Jun's research and creation of craftsman-made objects and the cultivation of spiritual livestock and plants are not research, but the will of heaven and earth to bring the treasures to the world."

"Since Lord Chang'an has made such a big move, I think it won't be long before Qin will see another auspicious sign!"

The Dai Kingdom did not yet know that the research carried out by that piece of land and that workshop was not led by Ying Chengjiao himself, but by Zheng Anqi, Le Chen and others.

If they knew, they would definitely——

Even more panicked!
In the past, Ying Chengjiao only needed the help of mortals to lead auspicious signs. What kind of auspicious sign must be to require the help of immortals!
But even though the rulers and ministers of Dai did not know the cruel truth, a cloud of gloom and sorrow had already filled everyone's heart.

Dai Wangjia said in a deep voice: "I think that if Qin is allowed to develop at will, Qin this year will not only double the per mu yield of Qi and provide hundreds of thousands of pigs to each county of Qin." "This year Qin will definitely have new creations and new craftsmanship that will make our great Dai unable to catch up!"

"If this continues, our country will become increasingly unable to resist the Qin army, and the survival of our country will depend on Qin's decision."

Dai Wang Jia looked at his ministers earnestly and asked: "My dear ministers!"

"Do you have any good ideas to help me?"

What greeted Dai Wangjia was silence.

A despairing silence!

The Dai State, which had just experienced a dramatic reversal and a great defeat, needed to recuperate, but the impending drought and increasingly powerful opponents would not give it a chance to recuperate.

We can’t win if we fight now.

We will never be able to defeat them again if we fight them in the future.

The situation of Dai State is extremely embarrassing!
Faced with all-round disadvantages in strategic depth, number of young and strong people, people's will to fight, food reserves and armaments, and future development, the two potential allies of Yan and Zhao were more unreliable than the other. Even though ministers like Mao Sui were heroes, they could not think of a way to break the impasse.

Dai Wangjia sighed inwardly, then suddenly laughed out loud, "My dear ministers, why are you acting like this?"

"I know that Qin is strong and Dai is weak, but Qin has many problems, while our Dai is united and determined!"

"I believe that the great dynasty today should improve its internal affairs and strengthen its muscles and bones. If we wait for a long time, we will surely see the opportunity for war!"

Dai Wangjia was also very desperate.

But Dai Wangjia could only force himself to cheer up and encourage everyone. If people's morale was low, he would not be able to lead the team.

The ministers were also desperate, but they also knew that what King Jia of Dai said was the only chance for Dai to win, so they all stood up and bowed: "Your Majesty, what you said is very true!"

Dai Wangjia smiled and nodded: "My dear ministers, please don't let the situation of Qin State disturb your mind."

"I will consider your advice carefully. Do you have anything else to say?"

Mao Sui stood up, bowed, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty."

"This year's tax grain has been transported back to Jicheng."

"This year, the tax grain collected by the great dynasty is ..." Mao Sui paused, then sighed and said, "One million, seven hundred and thirty thousand dan."

After hearing about Qin's grain production and then Dai's grain production, the ministers couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

What does 1.73 million shi of grain mean?
The amount of grain that Qi State paid in order to invite Ying Chengjiao to serve as the Left Prime Minister of Qi State was more than this!
Mao Sui continued, "After the war, although many former Qi soldiers returned to their homeland, many young and strong men remained in Dai, totaling about 200,000."

The breathing of the Dai monarch and his ministers stagnated again.

Young and strong people are treasures when they are needed to farm and fight in wars, but they are a burden during the slack season. They eat much more than women and children. Once they are not well fed, they may become bandits at any time and become a destabilizing factor in society.

Dai Wangjia asked again in a deep voice: "My dear ministers, do you have a good plan to solve the problem of our great Dai's shortage of food and grass?"

Many important and talented officials frowned in thought and made suggestions from time to time.

But compared with the difficulties faced by the ministers of the Qin Dynasty, the situation of the Dai Kingdom was even more difficult. Even though there was hair all over the floor in the imperial study, they could only tear down the east wall to repair the west wall and live on the food of the next year.

Suddenly, a loud shout broke the depressing atmosphere in the imperial study.

"Your Majesty! Lord Wu'an requests an audience!"

All the ministers were surprised.

Everyone knew that Li Mu had been longing to return to Dai since the war, but he set off a month ago due to his busy official duties.

Why did he come back so early? !

Dai Wangjia's eyes darkened slightly, and he laughed loudly, "I just wanted to discuss important matters with Wu'an Jun, and Wu'an Jun has already returned! You are worthy of being my confidant!"

"My dear ministers, please implement what we discussed today first."

"The Prime Minister, please stay and summon Lord Wu'an!"

All the ministers admired the deep affection between King Jia of Dai and Li Mu, and said goodbye and left.

But when they saw Li Mu coming towards them, they found that Li Mu's face was not looking good.

Li Mu strode into the imperial study, staring at Dai Wangjia with anger and disappointment, and asked solemnly:
"Why!"

(End of this chapter)