Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 375 The Current Situation of the Qin State

When the Qin envoy returned to his homeland with items that did not belong to him...
He Bo also ran over.

That black bird looks a bit fat lately, probably because its territory has expanded.

"Did you receive it?"

He Bo picked up the bird and asked if any of the jars he had packed in Zhongyuan had been lost after being delivered to their destination.

The fat, black bird made a "don't worry" gesture with its wings and told its host, "That kid Huo Qubing went straight into the Qin State's Temple of Martial Arts as soon as he arrived. Isn't he afraid that the ghosts inside will react and fight him when they see a Han Chinese trying to steal the offerings?"

Martial Temple

It is a special temple built during the reign of Ying Pijiang to commemorate the Ying Qin people who had followed him across mountains and rivers to the far west sea.

During that arduous journey,

It was those people who risked their lives to pave a new path for the Qin Dynasty.

therefore,

Even if they died from their injuries before arriving at the Western Sea, or shortly after,

Ying Pijiang could not forget these loyal and brave men.

They had no offspring.

The restored Qin state will then take over the sacrifices offered to them!

Later, as the Qin state continued to expand and its bloodline multiplied, its successors did not abandon the temple. Instead, they rebuilt it in Andu City and established its function as a place to worship military generals who had dedicated themselves to the country throughout the ages.

After all, there were too many barbarians outside the borders, and conquests were frequent, so many people naturally died on the battlefield for their country.

After He Bo placed a clone here,
The Martial Temple gradually transformed from a simple memorial site into a bustling place.

Several deceased generals of the Qin state reside there, enjoying the incense offerings and sacrifices from their descendants.

"It's alright, who knows, the Marquis of Champion might also be the bravest warrior among the three armies if he comes to the Qin people's side!"

He Bo simply laughed it off.

He just glanced at it when he had a moment.
Although some sacrificial ritual objects exist in the Qin State Martial Temple, there are more food and incense offerings from later generations.

Even if a conflict breaks out between the two sides,

It's nothing more than them attacking each other with guokui (a type of flatbread) and momo (another type of flatbread).

then,

He casually sat down, told Xuan Niao about the situation in Xia, and then asked him how Qin was doing lately.

"pretty good."

"Rome is in complete chaos and has no time to contend with Qin, so the Western Sea is now dominated by the Qin dynasty!"

The path belonging to the Roman Republic has come to an end.

Its domestic affairs in recent years,

While we can't say it's booming, we can certainly say it's "time flies."

In previous years,
Gaius, the brother of Tiberius who had attempted reform but was drowned in the Tiber, inherited his brother's will and was elected tribune of Rome, hoping to save the chaotic country.

The result is self-evident.

Gaius also died a tragic death, and all three thousand of his followers were killed, their blood staining the banks of the Tiber River.

In terms of military conquest,

The fact that Rome was unable to quell the rebellion of Numebia, a former vassal state, also fully exposed the problems of Rome's corrupt army.

When the Qin rulers and ministers heard about this, they held several court assemblies to discuss whether to take the opportunity to advance westward, conquer Rome, and expand their territory to the western regions.

But in the end,
The Qin state chose to give up.

Their population was insufficient to support such a vast empire.

Too greedy

It will burst.

The Qin state has not yet directly annexed Egypt; it merely sent Wang Sheng there as its ruler to help Egypt "change its customs." So how could it possibly talk about Rome, which is just across the sea?
"The Qin court is currently planning to vigorously develop the Beidi Commandery. Once the Jade Wall City is completed, it will be designated as the Northern Capital!"

The northern prefecture of the Qin state today,

It refers to the former territory of Thrace.

Besides its geographical importance,
There are mountains, rivers, and a vast plain, which can support the life and reproduction of a large city.

Therefore, after sending people to investigate the local soil and water, the Qin state decided to build a huge city there, not just the fortress it had initially planned.

"But we'll need quite a few ships to defend that place."

He Bo had previously suffered a setback in the West Sea Strait and knew the situation there.

Even if one is not very familiar with that magnificent and legendary city from later generations, a city whose mere mention could bring tears to the eyes of the Luo Jing (a legendary figure associated with the Roman Empire),
But even with the eyesight of an ordinary person, it can be seen that:
To firmly establish ourselves on that land, we must build a strong and powerful navy!

"That's right, the Qin state is now planning to repair its ships!"

"Xilong County also borders the sea, and to the west there is a country that rose to power by navigating the seas. How can we not build ships and establish a navy?"

The black bird lowered its head on the table and pecked at the piece of bread that its main body had casually broken into pieces while it was speaking.

He Bo exclaimed with emotion, "I never imagined that someone from Qin would one day venture into business!"

"Indeed, the environment shapes the people!"

After finishing its flatbread, the fat bird hopped to the side, drank a few sips of the noodle soup in its bowl, and said, "More than that!"

"I also heard that the Qin state plans to build a wharf at the mouth of the river and open up a sea route to the new Xia!"

"In any case, when it comes to the distance between the two countries at sea, there is not much difference between them."

"This idea was actually proposed by a genius from the Central Plains!" Qin Xia and Qin Xia had very close dealings.

However, the natural barriers between the two countries are too difficult to overcome.

The Qin state was often troubled by this issue, but due to its past experiences, it failed to change its approach.

But that's okay,
The various geniuses who came from abroad had lived in the underworld for many years, and had their brains opened up and mixed into brain matter countless times.

In places beyond the borders,

With the tacit approval of the spirits, the freedom of the dead has been greatly increased.

They could occasionally disguise themselves as living people and travel to the cities and towns of Qin.

You can also go to the vicinity of the reclaimed fertile fields and discuss with the farmers what methods can be used to cultivate the land more efficiently and without much effort.

Therefore,

Unbeknownst to the Qin Emperor, a number of novelties had already appeared among the common people of Qin.

The Qin state's government also gained new inspiration from the wisdom gathered from the people.

"Now that's great! Zhang Qian set off from the east, opened up the Western Regions, and established the overland Silk Road."

"The Qin people set out from the west, explored the coast, and opened up the Maritime Silk Road!"

"What perfect teamwork!"

He Bo clapped his hands, feeling that this development was truly wonderful.

The black bird wagged its tail and said, "This is the tacit understanding between sworn enemies!"

"Then we can encourage the Qin people who have gone to sea to explore other places. Who knows, we might be able to find new lands for the various Xia states by combining sea and land exploration!"

"It makes sense!"

He Bo smiled and echoed the clone's words.

……

And when the ghosts and spirits communicated amicably...
Having inadvertently completed a major mission, the Qin envoy accepted a new appointment and arrived at the newly established Beidi Commandery to serve as its governor.

“It’s not an easy thing to do.”

"The terrain here is indeed a strategic point of contention for military strategists!"

When the prefect arrived, he sighed with sorrow upon seeing this land, which had only recently been taken over and had not yet been fully educated, and was still filled with barbarian customs.

"No matter how difficult it is, can it be more difficult to travel thousands of miles to the Han Kingdom?"

"Even the most ferocious barbarians here are no match for the Xiongnu!"

The guard who had accompanied the envoy on his mission and even fought alongside Huo Qubing to the northern deserts heard the envoy's sigh and asked in bewilderment.

The governor then said, “These Thracians have lived here for a long time; they are fierce by nature and not easily tamed.”

"The Xiongnu can't defeat you, so they can roam all over the grasslands and you won't be able to see them."

But why would they migrate?

So the guard said, "Why doesn't the court treat these Thracians the same way it treated the Persians?"

"Because His Majesty believes that the number of barbarians in this area is not large, and the Northern Prefecture is extremely important and should not be taken lightly or risked."

"Therefore, we would rather try to win people over and educate them gradually here, so as to avoid causing trouble."

Actually,
After learning about the Thracians' past and customs, the Qin Emperor secretly harbored the idea of ​​recruiting these barbarians into his army.

In his opinion,

Thrace has a small population, but its people are fierce and good at fighting, making them an excellent fighting force.

The Qin navy had not yet been successfully established, making it difficult to cross the sea from Xilong County and head north to attack the Greeks there.

But it was possible to drive the Thracians over the mountains and directly into those scattered small states by land.

These people could also be used to hinder Rome should it ever invade.

I do not expect him to achieve great merit.
But as long as it reduces the number of sacrifices of the Qin people's bloodline, that's good.

In private banquets,
The somewhat drunken Qin emperor also said to his ministers:
"I think Thrace has the shadow of the Yiqu people from back then!"

“Alas… Ever since our ancestors left the Central Plains, I have listened to stories of the past and often imagined life in our ancestral land.”

"When I saw Thrace later, I thought it looked a lot like the Yiqu!"

Therefore,
Finding a way to refine Thrace and use it as a new Yiqu would also be something that would make the Qin people happy.

Upon hearing this, the guards realized that the state intended to exploit the Thracians.

So a few days later

He suddenly brought back a boy for the prefect who was troubled by governing the people.

He spoke in the Chinese vernacular, which the boy couldn't understand, saying, "This kid has a real talent for fighting!"

"Why not take advantage of his youth and naivety to bring him under our command, so we can plan for his future?"

The prefect listened and thought it was indeed a good idea.

This guard had served him for many years.

The prefect had no doubt about the man's abilities.

So the prefect asked the boy directly, "What's your name?"

The Thracian youth paused for a moment, and after the governor's words were translated, he spoke in Thracian:
"My name is Spartacus!"

(End of this chapter)