The Three Kingdoms of Farming and War began with the incorporation of the Baiyue

Youzhou.

When Jin Zhe learned about the difficulties his elder brother Jin Lin was facing in Luoyang, he immediately guessed Jin Mao's intention.

So he said to Wei Yan: "General Wei, from now on, I hope that everything will be handled by me."

Wei Yan was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he looked at Jin Zhe with deep eyes, as if evaluating the seriousness and determination in his words. After a moment, he nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "Since Master Jin has this intention, Wei will fully support it. However, Master Jin Lin's matter is not trivial. You need to have a perfect plan to build a solid bridge between Youzhou and Luoyang."

Jin Zhe was shocked when he heard this. He knew that although Wei Yan looked rough on the outside, he was actually a thoughtful person with a keen insight into the situation. He nodded solemnly and said, "General Wei, rest assured. Although I, Jin Zhe, am young, I know the priorities. I will act cautiously this time. I will not only help my elder brother out of trouble, but also ensure the stability of Youzhou."

After hearing this, Wei Yan showed a hint of approval, patted Jin Zhe on the shoulder, and said: "Good! I feel relieved with your words. Remember, Youzhou is not only our foundation, but also the home of countless people. You must be careful on this trip. If you need anything, just ask. I, Wei Yan, and my soldiers are willing to support you."

Jin Zhe looked at Wei Yan with gratitude, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, but with Wei Yan's support, his confidence was doubled. So he turned around and told his men to prepare their luggage, and decided to set off immediately to Luoyang to save his elder brother from the dire situation, and at the same time, pave a more solid road for the future of Youzhou.

Youzhou Liaodong County.

Jin Zhe came here alone and wanted to start as a county magistrate.

However, Liaodong County has a vast territory but few cities, making communication between the various parties very difficult.

Compared with Luoyang, this place is like an uncivilized wilderness.

Helpless, Jin Zhe turned to his confidant Hua Xin to discuss countermeasures.

Hua Xin frowned upon hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "My lord, although Liaodong is remote, it is also an inseparable part of our Han territory. If we want to gain a foothold and make achievements here, the first thing to do is to strengthen the connection between the cities and ensure that the government orders are unimpeded. In addition, we need to develop farming to provide food for the people and stabilize their hearts. At the same time, we need to train local militias to prepare for emergencies."

Jin Zhe nodded in agreement, his eyes flashing with determination: "Mr. Hua is right. I intend to send messengers with my handwritten letters to travel between cities to establish a stable communication channel. At the same time, we will recruit knowledgeable people to promote farming techniques according to local conditions and increase production. As for the military, we can rely on the existing forces, gradually expand them, and strengthen training to ensure that we can quickly respond to various emergencies."

"In addition," Hua Xin added, "My Lord, you must also pay attention to winning the hearts of the people, implementing benevolent policies for the people, reducing taxes, encouraging trade, and letting the people see hope in life. Only in this way can you truly consolidate your foundation."

Jin Zhe was overjoyed when he heard this, and he slammed the table and stood up: "What a good idea of ​​benevolent governance first and development as the foundation! Let's act according to Mr. Hua's plan. From now on, you will be fully responsible for this matter, and you must make Liaodong County glow with new vitality in the shortest possible time."

Hua Xin took the order and left. Jin Zhe looked at his departing figure, and a sense of pride surged in his heart. He knew that although this road was difficult, with the assistance of a wise man like Hua Xin and the support of the people of Youzhou, he would be able to write his own glorious chapter on this barren land and contribute his own strength to saving his elder brother and reviving the Han Dynasty.

Jin Zhe immediately summoned officials and gentry at all levels in the county and held an emergency meeting in the county governor's mansion. At the meeting, he made an impassioned speech, conveying Hua Xin's ideas and his own determination one by one, emphasizing the importance of prosperous commerce and improving people's livelihood, and encouraging everyone to work together for the future of Liaodong. He promised to increase support for agriculture and handicrafts, open up the market, attract foreign merchants, promote material exchanges, make every inch of land in Liaodong County active, and gradually make people's pockets bulge.

The participants were moved by Jin Zhe's enthusiasm and determination, and expressed their willingness to cooperate fully and contribute to the revival of Liaodong. After the meeting, Jin Zhe personally visited the fields to understand farming and comfort the people, winning the hearts of the people with practical actions. At the same time, he sent envoys to the surrounding counties and even further away to publicize the new policies of Liaodong and invite merchants from all over the country to invest and start businesses. For a time, Liaodong County and its surrounding areas were filled with unprecedented vitality and hope.

A few months later, the appearance of Liaodong County has quietly changed. In the farmland, crops are lush and green, and a good harvest is in sight; in the market, people are bustling and the goods are dazzling; on the streets, new shops are lined up, a prosperous scene. The faces of the people are filled with long-lost smiles, and they are full of new expectations for life. Jin Zhe looked at all this and felt very relieved. He knew that this was just the beginning. The future Liaodong will shine even brighter with their joint efforts.

But then comes another serious problem.

How to conduct business without transportation?
Jin Zhe set his sights on the Youzhou camp. Zhao Yun had many war horses that were about to be eliminated.

These war horses retired from the stage of history early not because of their age, but because of their hooves.

Jin Zhe thought of the horseshoe that his father, Jin Mao, had mentioned. This little thing could perfectly solve the problem.

So, Jin Zhe went to the Youzhou camp to find Zhao Yun and said, "General Zhao, I heard that your army has many horses that are about to retire due to damaged hooves. It's a pity. I have a plan that may give these brave horses a new life." Zhao Yun was surprised when he heard this, and then listened carefully. Jin Zhe continued, "My father once mentioned an object called horseshoes, which can effectively protect horse hooves, reduce wear and tear, and extend the service life of war horses. If we can equip such war horses with horseshoes, not only can they continue to gallop on the battlefield, but also provide valuable transportation capacity for trade."

Zhao Yun's eyes sparkled after hearing this, and he was obviously quite interested in this proposal. He knew the importance of war horses to the army, and he also understood that in the early stages of Liaodong's development, any resources were particularly precious. "Mr. Jin is right. If this is true, it will not only solve the problem of retired war horses, but also greatly promote our trade activities. But, do we have the technology to make horseshoes?"

Jin Zhe smiled and said confidently: "Although the technology of making horseshoes is not complicated, it does require fine craftsmanship. Although I am not proficient in this, I can send people to the Central Plains to learn, or hire craftsmen to come and guide. As long as we have this technology, we can not only be self-sufficient, but also become the leader in this field in the future."

Zhao Yun nodded in agreement, and the two immediately discussed the specific implementation plan. From finding craftsmen, to learning technology, to production and installation, every step needs to be carefully planned. They believe that as long as they unite as one and overcome the current difficulties, the future of Liaodong will be as Jin Zhe wishes, and it will shine more brightly. All of this will start from solving the problem of war horses and promoting trade.

First, we need to send a reliable person to the Central Plains. This person must not only have keen insight and learning ability, but also good diplomatic skills, so that he can make connections in various parts of the Central Plains and quickly find skilled horseshoe craftsmen. At the same time, in order to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the technology, we should promise a large sum of money and generous treatment to attract craftsmen and their families to move to Liaodong and serve us for a long time.

Next, considering the importance of technology inheritance, we should select a group of smart and skillful young people in Liaodong to systematically learn the skills of making and installing horseshoes from craftsmen. By combining theory with practice, we can ensure that the skills can be passed on quickly and accurately, and cultivate a group of professional craftsmen for Liaodong.

In addition, in order to promote trade, we should also start to establish trade routes with the Central Plains and surrounding areas, and utilize Liaodong's rich natural resources, such as timber, minerals and specialties, in exchange for necessities such as grain, cloth, ironware, etc. from the Central Plains. At the same time, we should promote Liaodong's high-quality war horses, strengthen economic ties with various places, and gradually establish Liaodong's position in the commercial field.

Driven by technology and economy, Liaodong's military strength will also be significantly improved. With the increase in the number and quality of war horses, our cavalry will become more powerful, providing a solid guarantee for defending our homeland and resisting foreign enemies. The prosperity of commerce will further drive the development of Liaodong, improve people's living standards, and form a virtuous circle.

In short, Jinzhe's vision is not out of reach. As long as we proceed step by step and make steady progress, the future of Liaodong will surely become a land full of vitality and vigor as he expected. It will not only lead the field of horseshoe making, but also achieve comprehensive development in all aspects and stand tall in the world.

Another problem has surfaced.

The level of iron ore mining in Liaodong County is so low that it cannot supply such a large number of horseshoes.

This era was different from later generations. Iron production was not yet mechanized, and output and efficiency were very low, especially in the iron mines in the north.

To this end, Jinzhe approached Hua Xin to discuss and form a virtuous circle. In the in-depth exchanges between Jinzhe and Hua Xin, they decided to solve the problem of insufficient iron ore supply from two aspects. First, they started to improve iron ore mining technology and introduce more efficient mining methods and tools. Although mechanization cannot be achieved immediately, they can learn from ancient wisdom, such as using simple machinery driven by water or wind to assist in excavation, while strengthening the training of miners to improve their work efficiency and safety awareness. Secondly, Jinzhe proposed to expand the scope of iron ore exploration, not only limited to Liaodong County, but also to send professional teams to surrounding areas and even further away to find new iron ore resources to ensure the sustainable supply of raw materials.

At the same time, Jin Zhe also realized that relying solely on local resources was not a long-term solution. He encouraged Hua Xin to establish closer trade ties with merchants from the Central Plains and other regions, and to introduce more types of minerals and advanced smelting technologies through the exchange of materials and technology to make up for the lack of local resources. This strategic vision not only focused on the present, but also laid a solid foundation for the future economic development of Liaodong.

Under Jin Zhe's leadership, Liaodong County gradually established a complete resource development and utilization system, which not only solved the raw material problem of horseshoe production, but also promoted the development of related industrial chains, such as the rise of smelting, forging, transportation and other industries, creating a large number of employment opportunities for local residents and further promoting social stability and prosperity. All these efforts are quietly pushing Liaodong forward steadily towards the vibrant and dynamic future described by Jin Zhe.

With the continuous extension and optimization of the industrial chain, Liaodong County began to attract merchants and craftsmen from surrounding areas to come for exchanges and cooperation. The fusion of cultures and technological innovation collided with new sparks on this land. Jin Zhe knew that the power of knowledge was equally important, so he advocated the establishment of an education model that combined schools and workshops, imparting theoretical knowledge while focusing on practical operations, and cultivating a group of young talents who are both technically proficient and innovative. These talents have become an inexhaustible driving force for the sustainable development of Liaodong County. They have made great strides in agriculture, handicrafts and even emerging commercial fields, promoting the transformation of Liaodong from a traditional agricultural civilization to a diversified economic structure.

At the same time, Jinzhe also paid attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, requiring that effective measures must be taken to reduce damage to the natural ecology while developing resources, such as promoting advanced smelting technology to reduce pollution and encouraging afforestation to conserve soil and water. These forward-looking policies have won Liaodong a good ecological environment and also laid the groundwork for the subsequent development of tourism.

As time went by, Liaodong County not only achieved remarkable economic achievements, but also made great strides in culture, education, science and technology, becoming a model region full of vitality and harmonious coexistence. Jin Zhe's foresight and unremitting efforts not only helped Liaodong get rid of the plight of resource scarcity, but also led it onto a path of prosperity and sustainable development, leaving behind valuable experience and inspiration for future generations.

As his political achievements improved, Jin Zhe happily asked Hua Xin, "Hua Zhubu, when can we return to Luoyang?"

Hua Xin smiled slightly, looked into the distance with deep eyes, and replied: "Sir, Liaodong is now completely renewed, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and all undertakings are thriving. The day of returning to Luoyang may not be far away, but before that, we still need to consolidate this hard-won achievement and ensure the continued prosperity and development of Liaodong. Moreover, your achievements and reputation have spread throughout the court and the country. When the time is right, the court will summon you back to Beijing, and then you will meet the emperor with even more brilliant achievements."

Jin Zhe nodded upon hearing this, with both expectations for the future and deep attachment to the land of Liaodong in his heart. He knew that every step of Liaodong's development was the result of the hard work and sweat of countless people, and as one of the promoters of all this, he had a great responsibility. Therefore, he became more determined to continue to contribute to Liaodong, vowing to build this land into a better place and make the story of Liaodong a good story to be passed down to future generations.

At the same time, Liaodong's tourism industry has also quietly risen under the promotion of policies, attracting tourists from all over the world. They are not only attracted by the beautiful natural scenery here, but also moved by Liaodong's profound cultural heritage and the hospitality of the people. Liaodong, this once unknown borderland, is now standing before the eyes of the world with a brand new look and has become a tourist destination that people yearn for. (End of this chapter)