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

The more Emperor Jin Mao loved the fourth prince Jin Zhe, the more panicked the eldest prince Jin Lin was.

He didn't know what he had done wrong.

That day, Jin Lin accidentally came to the laboratory of the third prince Jin Dou.

The two brothers met for the first time after more than ten years, and there was no intimacy at all.

"My third brother is highly valued by our father and has a bright future."

Jin Dou was so absorbed in research and development that he had forgotten about the polite flattery and said honestly, "Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it. I'm busy!"

Jin Lin was choked by Jin Dou's directness, but then he adjusted his mood and forced a smile, saying, "Third brother is indeed a doer, unlike me who does nothing all day. In fact, I came to you to ask for your advice on how to get more favor from our father."

Upon hearing this, Jin Dou stopped his work and looked up at Jin Lin, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect that the always arrogant eldest prince would take the initiative to seek advice. After a moment of silence, Jin Dou slowly said: "It takes time to get the recognition of my father. I just did what I am good at and what I think is beneficial to the empire. If you are interested, you might as well pay more attention to state affairs and people's livelihood and prove your ability with practical actions."

After listening to this, Jin Lin nodded thoughtfully, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings. He realized that he had been too focused on power struggles and ignored substantive contributions and growth. Just as he was about to ask further questions, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the laboratory door, interrupting the conversation between the two.

A guard came in hurriedly and reported to Jin Dou: "Third Prince, His Majesty has urgently summoned you. It seems to be an emergency meeting about the latest research and development project."

Jin Dou frowned upon hearing this, and then said goodbye to Jin Lin briefly: "Brother Emperor, I'm sorry I can't stay with you for long, state affairs are more important. Perhaps, you and I can both find our own place in the process of serving the country."

Looking at Jin Dou's departing back, Jin Lin felt an unprecedented sense of urgency. He realized that in this silent contest, everyone must find their own value, otherwise, sooner or later they will be drowned by the torrent of the times. With this realization, Jin Lin decided to change his strategy, no longer just confined to the power game within the court, but to truly do something for this land and its people.

Jin Lin called his trusted attendants and whispered, "Prepare the carriages and horses immediately. I want to personally inspect the defense of the border and the living conditions of the people. In addition, send an order to summon several knowledgeable people in the court to hold a secret meeting in my study tonight. We need to discuss how to more effectively improve people's livelihood and enhance national strength."

As night fell, the candlelight flickered in the study. Several important officials sat in a circle, the atmosphere was solemn and focused. Jin Lin spoke first, his voice firm: "Everyone, the current situation is turbulent, and we can no longer indulge in internal disputes. Today, I gathered everyone to brainstorm and find a practical solution that can help the country get out of trouble and let the people live and work in peace."

An old official said slowly: "Your Highness is right. The most important thing right now is to restore agricultural production, reduce excessive taxes, and allow the people to be self-sufficient. At the same time, we must strengthen border defense and ensure national security, so as to stabilize the people's hearts."

Another young official suggested: "We should also encourage trade, open more trade routes, introduce foreign technology and resources, and promote domestic economic prosperity. At the same time, we should set up institutions to train more knowledgeable people and reserve talents for the country's future development."

Listening to the discussion, Jin Lin gradually had an idea in his mind. He nodded in approval: "Everyone's suggestions are very good. We must not only focus on the present and solve the current difficulties, but also look to the future and lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the country. From today on, let us work together to write a new chapter for the country."

After the meeting, Jin Lin stood alone in front of the study window, looking at the brightest stars in the night sky, his heart full of hope and determination. He knew that this road might be difficult, but as long as there was light in his heart, nothing was impossible. And he would find and firmly walk his own path in this transformation.

In the dead of night, Jin Lin's thoughts surged like a tide, and he began to carefully plan specific action steps. First, he decided to start with optimizing the economic structure, promoting industrial upgrading, encouraging scientific and technological innovation, and using the power of science and technology to lead the country towards a more prosperous future. At the same time, he also realized that education is the foundation of the country, and planned to increase investment in education, cultivate more talents with innovative spirit and sense of responsibility, and reserve strength for the country's sustainable development.

In order to strengthen the cohesion of the people, Jin Lin is also considering launching a series of social welfare activities aimed at enhancing civic awareness and promoting social harmony. He believes that only when everyone can find their place in the country's progress and contribute their own strength, can the country truly become strong.

In addition, in the face of the uncertainty of the external environment, Jinlin decided to strengthen international cooperation, learn from the successful experiences of other countries, and at the same time firmly safeguard national interests to ensure that it can both ride the waves and maintain its foundation in the tide of globalization.

After sketching out a series of blueprints in his mind, Jin Lin felt more fulfilled and determined than ever before. He knew that this was not only his personal mission, but also the common expectation of the entire country and nation. So he picked up a pen and began to record these thoughts in his notebook. Every word seemed to contain endless power, heralding the arrival of a new era.

The next day, when he handed the political blueprint he had written with great difficulty to Emperor Jin Mao for review, he was reprimanded.

"As the Minister of Chancellery, you should do your duty well!"

"Don't worry about matters of state governance that are not your concern!"

Jin Lin's heart was filled with grievances, but he held back his tears and his eyes remained firm. He did not refute immediately, but bowed deeply and quietly withdrew. Returning to the study, Jin Lin felt mixed emotions, but he was not discouraged. He understood that the road to change would never be smooth, and a true warrior should be able to forge ahead in adversity.

In the dead of night, Jin Lin lit a candle and re-examined the rejected blueprint. He began to reflect on whether his approach was too radical and whether he had ignored certain realistic considerations. He realized that passion alone was not enough, and that more sophisticated strategies and broader consensus were needed. So he decided to adjust his strategy, starting from the grassroots level and gradually infiltrating his ideas. In the following days, Jin Lin was no longer eager for success, but went deep into the people, listened to the voices of the people, and understood their sufferings and expectations. He personally participated in water conservancy construction, promoted education reform, and improved farmers' lives. He strived for practical results in every job and won the love and respect of the people. At the same time, he also began to look for like-minded allies in the court, and gradually promoted policy fine-tuning in a gentle way, allowing the seeds of change to take root and sprout inadvertently.

Jin Lin's efforts gradually showed results. The national economy grew steadily, social atmosphere became better, and people's living standards improved significantly. Emperor Jin Mao saw all these changes and couldn't help but look at Jin Lin with new eyes. Finally, at a court meeting, Jin Mao took the initiative to mention some of the reform measures proposed by Jin Lin before, and gave high praise, encouraging the court officials to continue to explore a way of governing the country that is more suitable for the country.

Jin Lin knew that at this moment, he was one step closer to the blueprint in his mind. But he also knew that this was only the first step in a long journey, and there was still a long way to go. But he was ready to move forward with a more tenacious attitude and lay a more solid foundation for the future of the country and the nation.

However, Emperor Jin Mao was not impressed by this. Jin Lin discovered that his father paid much more attention to the third prince Jin Dou than to him.

At this moment, he was confused.

Is it the practical people that my father likes?

With this question in mind, Jin Lin came to the Nanyang Palace and summoned Liu Xie to seek the answer.

Liu Xie said: "Governing a country is not a simple matter. A man of action cannot become a crown prince, let alone an emperor!"

"Your Majesty was very impressed with the Fourth Prince's achievements before. Does this mean that the Fourth Prince can become the Crown Prince?"

Jin Lin asked in confusion: "So what exactly does Father want to do?"

Liu Xie took a sip of tea, his eyes deep: "Your Majesty's intentions are far from what you and I can easily guess. But since ancient times, the selection of emperors, in addition to talent and achievements, pays more attention to the art of balance and the future situation. Hard work is important, but weighing the forces of all parties, understanding people's hearts, and the ability to control the ministers and stabilize the government are the key to determining the crown prince."

"Third Prince Jin Dou is not as prominent as your fourth brother, but he also has his own unique qualities. Perhaps it is the sense of balance he shows in certain aspects that allows Your Majesty to see different possibilities. And Your Majesty's attention to the Fourth Prince may just be a strategy to test and motivate other princes and ensure a smooth transition when the imperial power is handed over."

Jin Lin frowned upon hearing this: "So, if I want to gain a place in the battle for the crown prince, hard work alone is far from enough?"

"That's right," Liu Xie nodded, "You need to learn how to make arrangements inside and outside the court. You need to show your ability to govern the country and know how to win the hearts of the people, including the ministers in the court, local forces, and even the reputation of the people. At the same time, you need to pay close attention to the changes in His Majesty's mind and adjust your strategy in time, so that you can remain invincible in this complex situation."

Jin Lin was thoughtful, thinking secretly in his heart that perhaps it was time to change strategy and no longer be limited to the achievements in front of him, but to look further and learn to be at ease in the game of power.

He began to realize that relying solely on political achievements and diligence, although he could win temporary recognition, would not be able to lay a decisive foundation for victory in the fight for the crown prince position. Therefore, Jin Lin decided to secretly cultivate his own intelligence network, not only to know the slightest movement in the court, but also to go deep into the people to understand the people's sufferings and voices, so as to use this as the basis for his own policy, thus establishing the image of a benevolent monarch among the people.

He also set about selecting and training a group of loyal and talented staff members, who were either good at strategy, proficient in law, or eloquent, and played their respective roles in their areas of expertise, providing advice to Jin Lin, while also building an intricate support network inside and outside the court. Through these staff members, Jin Lin was able to quietly influence court discussions and promote the introduction of policies that were beneficial to him.

In addition, Jin Lin also began to try to establish connections with some key local forces, and through marriages and alliances, he not only consolidated his position but also weakened the sphere of influence of his competitors. He knew that the foundation of power lies in the hearts of the people, especially in this chaotic world, whoever can grasp the hearts of more people will be closer to the supreme throne.

In this silent contest, Jin Lin gradually showed maturity and depth beyond his age. He was no longer content to passively wait for opportunities, but took the initiative to pave a path to the throne for himself with wisdom and strategy. He took every step carefully, but also carefully, to ensure that he always stayed ahead in the battle for the crown prince and steadily moved towards the final victory.

He began to focus on cultivating his own trusted forces, selecting those loyal and capable talents, not only giving them important positions, but also personally guiding them, so that they can quickly grow into indispensable forces in their respective fields. At the same time, Jin Lin also did not forget to sympathize with the people, often visited incognito, deeply understood the sufferings of the people, and won the love and support of the people with practical actions. He knew that water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. Although the voices of the people are small, they can become a torrent that drives the progress of history.

In order to enhance his soft power, Jin Lin also vigorously promoted the development of culture and education, established schools, encouraged academic research and artistic creation, and made domestic culture flourish and talents emerge in large numbers. This move not only improved the country's overall cultural level, but also made more scholars willing to submit to him and give him advice, further consolidating his ruling foundation.

In addition, Jin Lin also secretly contacted some frontier generals and foreign leaders, strengthened their connections through trade and cultural exchanges, and gradually built a huge external support network. This not only eliminated many potential external threats on his way to the throne, but also laid a solid foundation for unifying the world and creating a prosperous era in the future.

In every decision and action, Jin Lin showed extraordinary foresight and decisiveness. He understood that a true king must not only know how to conquer the enemy, but also how to win the hearts of the people. On this road full of thorns and challenges, Jin Lin is moving forward firmly towards the throne that symbolizes supreme glory and responsibility with an unstoppable attitude.

In order to further consolidate his position and win wider public support, Jin Lin began to implement a series of popular policies. He reduced taxes and encouraged farming, which significantly improved the living standards of the people and gradually filled the treasury. At the same time, he attached importance to education, established many schools, advocated cultural prosperity, let the light of knowledge illuminate every corner, and cultivated a large number of talents for the long-term development of the country.

Jin Lin also knew that a strong country could not be maintained by force alone, but also needed the justice of the law and the guidance of morality. Therefore, he personally participated in the revision of the law, striving to be strict and benevolent, and to ensure that every citizen could live a fair life under the protection of the law. These measures greatly enhanced the people's trust and sense of belonging to the court, making Jin Lin's reputation soar. (End of this chapter)