I farmed in military academy and crushed the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 411 More Than Three Thousand Zhuge Liangs

The suggestion to grant Lin Xiaohe a piece of autonomous land was passed unanimously.

The next question is, which plot of land to choose, and how to acquire it?

The large screen displays a split-screen map of the seven Warring States in 253 BC, including mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and the distribution of mineral resources.

Bai Kaixiu, a famous historian of the Warring States period, carried considerable weight in his advice.

After consulting with the national strategy team, they unanimously agreed that the Dai region of Zhao was the most suitable.

"Dai is far from the core battlefields that led to the downfall of Zhao, Changping and Handan, and has absolute safety depth. When Qin destroyed Zhao, Dai was the last tough nut to crack. This can give Lin Xiaohe precious time to develop."

"Secondly, Dai was the core production area and border trade point of Zhao's warhorses, so Principal Lin's behavior of organizing production and accumulating materials would be natural and unlikely to arouse suspicion."

When people mention Lin Xiaohe, they still unconsciously refer to her as Principal Lin.

"Thirdly, there is sufficient historical evidence to support the claim that Dai was a base of operations. After Qin conquered Handan and captured the King of Zhao, the State of Zhao did not immediately perish. Prince Zhao Jia of Zhao successfully escaped to Dai, declared himself King of Dai, and continued to resist for six years. This strongly proves that Dai indeed possessed the geographical and resource conditions to independently support a long-term separatist regime."

After considering the three reasons, everyone felt that Daidi was a very good choice.

Lin Xiaohe is still young, and staying in Zhao to develop safely is the best option. As long as she can establish herself in Zhao before Lian Po leaves, she won't have to fear Guo Kai's framing, and she can also benefit from the political capital that Lian Po left behind in Zhao.

If they remained within the territory of Zhao, they would have to avoid Handan and the capital region, as well as key transportation hubs such as the Changping-Shangdang war zone, Julu, and Jinyang. These areas were strategic locations that would become meat grinders during wartime.

After looking through the map of the Zhao state, the Dai region was indeed a better choice.

Bai Kaixiu put forward another viewpoint, proving that obtaining the substitute land is feasible.

"In 251 BC, during the war between Yan and Zhao, the Dai region was one of the main battlefields and suffered severe damage. After Lian Po won this war, he reached the pinnacle of his military career and was enfeoffed as Lord Xinping and appointed as prime minister."

Bai Kaixiu's eyes were shining.

In modern society, the humanities are not as valued as the sciences, especially for those who study history, who cannot assume certain social functions like law or accounting.

Bai Kaixiu was able to go so far in the field of Warring States history because of his heartfelt love for it.

For Bai Kaixiu, the day when all his life's learning could shine and contribute to the country is undoubtedly a great comfort.

Bai Kaixiu's thinking was clearer than ever before: "During the two years from 253 BC to 251 BC, Principal Lin could use his agricultural knowledge to gain prestige among the common people. After the war between Yan and Zhao, Lian Po became the prime minister, and the Dai region urgently needed reconstruction and restoration. Principal Lin could take this opportunity to propose to assist in management, gradually get involved in practical affairs, and try to become the actual successor."

A murmur of discussion arose in the meeting room.

“It is highly feasible. Guo Kai’s faction is very powerful. If Lian Po were to become the prime minister, he would undoubtedly be drawn into the political vortex of Zhao. Even if it is just to protect himself, he would have to expand his sphere of influence. Principal Lin, as his adopted daughter, is also well-known and is very suitable to be pushed to the forefront.”

Following this point, everyone continued to deduce further.

The region is rich in economic and strategic resources.

The core industry is animal husbandry, possessing vast pastures that produce high-quality warhorses—a crucial strategic resource. If necessary, these warhorses could be appropriated by Principal Lin. Simultaneously, the region possesses river valleys suitable for agriculture, hunting, and border trade.

There are also certain copper and iron ore resources here, which provides a foundation for developing handicrafts.

These are advantages for developing in this region, but there are also many difficulties.

The population composition of Dai was complex. The inhabitants were mainly Zhao people, but also included a large number of nomadic peoples such as the Linhu and Loufan who had submitted to or been conquered. The society had obvious characteristics of non-Han culture. The people were fierce and warlike, and horsemanship and archery were prevalent.

The social structure was also unique. In addition to the county system of administration, there were numerous semi-independent communities centered around tribes or powerful clans. To establish oneself in this area, one had to win the support of these local powerful clans and tribal leaders.

The national think tank's strategy group requested relevant materials from historians such as Bai Kaixiu: "Governing the region is difficult, and we need to design a way for Principal Lin to take power as soon as possible."

Isn't this embarrassing?

There is very little written record about the Warring States period, let alone about the remote Dai region.

Many conclusions are still on paper and lack support from documentary evidence and archaeological artifacts. These conclusions cannot be used as a basis for judgment at all.

The strategy team was deeply disappointed: "Can Principal Lin manage on his own?"

Professor Liu glanced at them and reminded them, "We are formulating a suggested plan based on later records, not instructing Principal Lin on what to do. You all know how big the gap is between reality and the written records. I want to emphasize that in the trial grounds, all actions will be decided by Lin Xiaohe herself. We only have the right to offer suggestions!"

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. They had been so engrossed in their discussion that it was like playing a strategic simulation game, and they had almost forgotten that Principal Lin was not an NPC; she was a person with her own ideas and the ability to execute them!

Once everyone was in the right positions, they knew what to do.

They are in supporting roles; the real protagonist and decision-maker is Principal Lin.

"In terms of climate, China is in its second warm period during this time. In places like Lu, there will be several instances of ice-free conditions in the first month of spring. Agriculture in the Qilu region can achieve two harvests a year. If Principal Lin cannot stay in other places, he can consider using his expertise in the Qilu region."

"The State of Wei continues to be under pressure from the State of Qin. Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, rose to fame after relieving the siege of Handan, but he has already been suspected by King An of Wei. Principal Lin could consider recruiting Lord Xinling to his side, which would greatly help enhance Principal Lin's prestige."

The agronomists compiled information on the distribution of fields and communities in the Zhao state, and provided detailed explanations of which farming methods and composting techniques were suitable for each region.

Suggestions were recorded, and documents were compiled.

Everyone did their best to offer their suggestions and opinions.

As the saying goes, three cobblers with their wits combined can equal one Zhuge Liang. Now, with over 3000 Zhuge Liangs in the arena, they can certainly hold their own against the conspiracies and schemes of the Civilization Trial Grounds!
The atmosphere in the meeting room was extremely tense.

Everyone's sleep time was reduced to 4 hours a day, and they ate steamed buns and mantou while reviewing documents.

In the first Civilization Trial, Principal Lin single-handedly helped Dongguo successfully pass the assessment.

Now that Principal Lin is in the testing ground of civilization, it's time to unleash the full power of the Eastern Kingdom!

Dongguo will always be Principal Lin's strong support.