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

Chang'an City.

Jin Zhe's ambition is bigger than imagined.

Not only does he have to govern Chang'an City better within three years, he also has to restart the strategy of developing the western region, extend the tentacles of the New Han to the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions, and open up a territory that is no less than that of the current world!
Therefore, during these days, Jin Zhe not only visited the wise men in Chang'an, but also contacted people from all sides in order to gain more support.

Hua Xin was worried about this and advised: "Your Highness, your great ambitions are admirable, but the development of the West is no small matter. It involves many aspects such as border stability, people's livelihood and diplomatic relations. Since ancient times, the Thirty-Six Countries in the Western Regions have complex terrain, numerous ethnic groups, and different customs and habits. If not handled properly, it may lead to continuous wars and shake the foundation of the country. I think we should first stabilize domestic affairs, ensure that the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the treasury is full, and then slowly plan. In addition, restarting the Western Strategy requires the unity of the court, especially the support of the military and court officials, so as to achieve twice the result with half the effort. I hope Your Highness will think twice before acting, and don't be impatient for quick success, so as not to repeat the mistakes of the previous dynasty."

Jin Zhe said indifferently: "Although what you said makes sense, heroes are made by the times, and the times are made by heroes. Our dynasty is in its heyday and the national strength is at its peak. How can we stick to the old ways and miss the opportunity? Although the West is dangerous, it is also a place of opportunity. If it can be properly developed, it will not only ease the population pressure in the Central Plains, but also open up new sources of income and enhance national strength. As for the stability of the border and the integration of ethnic groups, it is a time to test our dynasty's governance capabilities. Your Highness will personally visit and deeply understand the people's sentiments. If you use benevolent policies to influence the four directions, why worry about not being able to turn hostility into friendship? As for the hearts of the people inside and outside the court, I will win them with sincerity and achievements. I believe that you are all sensible people and will be able to see the general situation and take the overall situation into consideration. Don't worry, sir. Your Highness has his own ideas in mind and will be able to take steady steps and make every step carefully. He will not lose caution, nor lose aggressiveness, to ensure the smooth development of the West, live up to the wishes of the late emperor, and live up to the people of the world."

Hua Xin still felt something was wrong. He frowned and after a moment's silence, he slowly spoke: "Your Highness has the world in mind and is benevolent and virtuous. He is truly a blessing to the country. However, the development of the west is not a one-day job. The mountains and rivers involved, the differences in folk customs, the allocation of food and grass, etc. are all thorny problems. Although Your Highness is at the front line in person and governs with benevolence, he still needs capable ministers and careful strategies to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"I would like to make a bold suggestion. Your Highness should quickly select a group of officials who are proficient in geography, familiar with the people's sentiments, and good at commanding the army, and set up an institution dedicated to the development of the western region to be responsible for overall planning and coordination of all parties. At the same time, we should strengthen communication with the border tribes, and through trade and marriage, enhance mutual understanding and trust, gradually eliminate barriers, and achieve true ethnic integration."

"In addition, Your Highness must also pay attention to the developments in the court to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos and affect the overall situation. I am willing to stay in the court to monitor the court situation for Your Highness and ensure the stability of the rear, so that Your Highness can concentrate on the great cause of developing the west."

His Highness's eyes flickered when he heard this, and he seemed to agree with Hua Xin's suggestion. He nodded slightly and said, "Sir, you are right. I have not considered such details, which is really negligent. Now that you are in the court to stabilize the overall situation, I have nothing to worry about. As for the development of the west, I will start preparations immediately, select talents, and formulate a detailed plan to ensure success in one fell swoop."

After saying this, the two smiled at each other, both of them seemed to be full of confidence and expectations for the future development of the western region.

Then, His Highness turned around and faced the vast sky outside the window, his expression firm: "Although the western region is remote and barren, it contains endless potential and opportunities. His Highness wants to use this as a foundation to not only solve the livelihood of the people, but also make it a new economic growth point for the country, so that people all over the world can witness the power of change."

Hua Xin was also solemn when he heard this. He bowed and said, "Your Highness has great ambitions, which are admirable. Although I cannot accompany Your Highness on the journey to the west, I will do my best to negotiate in the court to ensure that policies are unimpeded and resources are properly allocated to provide solid support for the development of the west. In addition, I also suggest that a special agency be established to collect information on the customs, geography, resources, etc. of the western region for Your Highness' reference in decision-making to ensure that every step is steady and steady."

His Highness was delighted to hear this and praised: "Sir, you have thought it through, and this plan is brilliant. I will follow your advice and immediately prepare for the relevant matters. His Highness believes that with you in charge of the court and the success of the western development, our country will surely usher in an unprecedented prosperity."

The two looked at each other again, their eyes flashing with infinite longing and determination for the future. A great journey concerning the fate of the country and the well-being of the people has quietly begun.

His Highness then added: "Not only that, we also need to recruit talents, whether they are local elites who are familiar with the West or people with lofty ideals from all over the country, all of them should be absorbed to contribute wisdom and suggestions for the development of the West. At the same time, we should strengthen border defense to ensure that the development process is not disturbed by external threats, so that the people can live and work in peace and stability."

I nodded in agreement and added, "Your Highness is wise. In addition, we must also focus on popularizing education and spreading culture, and improving the cultural literacy and skills of the people in the western region. This will not only cultivate more talents for the local area, but also promote the exchange and integration of eastern and western cultures and enhance the overall cohesion of the country. At the same time, we should encourage scientific and technological innovation, use modern scientific and technological means to improve resource utilization efficiency, protect the ecological environment, and achieve sustainable development."

After hearing this, His Highness became more confident: "Every word of your suggestion is reasonable. The development of the western region is not only an economic take-off, but also a comprehensive progress in society, culture and ecology. His Highness will give full support to ensure that every policy can take root and bear fruit. Let us work together to create brilliance, so that future generations will remember today's feat and inherit the spirit of our great country!"

With the gradual implementation of the decision, the whole country was united, and the craze for western development quickly swept across the land. Pieces of desolate land gradually regained vitality and became a new engine for national development. This period of history has also become a good story passed down by later generations. In this land that has been revitalized, emerging cities have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and high-rise buildings and green ecology coexist harmoniously, showing a new picture of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Public service facilities such as education, medical care, and science and technology have been continuously improved, which has not only attracted a large amount of domestic and foreign investment, but also achieved a qualitative leap in the quality of life of local residents. The cultural industry has also flourished, where traditional and modern art blend and collide to create a unique cultural brand, allowing the world to see an image of a country that is both ancient and young, profound and open.

At the same time, ecological restoration projects have blossomed everywhere. The once desertified areas have been covered by oases, rare animal and plant populations have been effectively protected, and biodiversity has been significantly enhanced, contributing a valuable "Chinese solution" to the ecological security of the earth. The development and utilization of green energy is at the forefront of the world. Clean energy bases such as wind and solar energy are like bright pearls inlaid in the vast western land, providing a strong impetus for the energy transformation of the country and even the world.

In addition, the development of the western region has also promoted national unity and social harmony. The various ethnic groups have deepened their understanding and friendship in their common struggle, forming a community of shared destiny where we are in each other and each other is in us. Cultural exchange activities are rich and colorful, and traditional festivals and folk arts have been inherited and innovated, showing the distinctive characteristics of the Chinese nation's diversity and unity.

This magnificent western development process not only wrote a new chapter in the country's development, but also profoundly changed the fate of countless people and stimulated the innovation vitality and fighting spirit of the whole society. It proves that as long as there is a dream in the heart and a strong foothold, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome and no distance that cannot be reached. In the future, this once barren land will continue to write its own legend and become a shining pearl in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

In this process, the integration of education and technology has become a new engine to promote the development of the western region. Schools have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, which not only popularized basic education, but also introduced higher education and vocational training, cultivated a large number of professional talents for the local area, and lit up the light of knowledge in the hearts of children. At the same time, scientific and technological innovation projects have blossomed everywhere, from green energy to smart agriculture, from information technology to biomedicine, and high-tech companies have taken root here, which not only promoted industrial upgrading, but also provided a new path to solve the imbalance of regional development.

Cultural exchange and ecotourism go hand in hand, and the ancient Silk Road is rejuvenated. The construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt has not only deepened the economic cooperation among countries along the route, but also revitalized the ancient Silk Road cultural relics, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the footprints of history. The development of ecotourism projects not only protects the natural environment, but also drives local economic development, realizing the beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

In addition, with the continuous improvement of infrastructure, highways, high-speed railways, and aviation networks are well connected, greatly shortening the time and space distance between the west and the east, and even the rest of the world, creating convenient conditions for the exchange of people and the circulation of goods. These changes have not only accelerated the social and economic development of the western region, but also made international cooperation under the "Belt and Road" initiative closer, demonstrating China's responsibility and actions as a responsible major country.

Looking to the future, this ancient yet vibrant land will continue to uphold the concepts of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation, deepen exchanges and cooperation with all parties, jointly explore new models of sustainable development, and contribute more "Western wisdom" and "Western strength" to building a community with a shared future for mankind.

With the continuous improvement of infrastructure and the continuous promotion of scientific and technological innovation, the western region will become an important bridge and link connecting domestic and foreign markets. The vigorous development of emerging industries such as new energy, digital economy, and eco-tourism will bring new economic growth points to the west, and also provide strong impetus for the diversification of global industrial chains and supply chains. Under the guidance of the "dual carbon" goal, the western region will actively explore green and low-carbon development paths, and make positive contributions to the global response to climate change through measures such as afforestation, grassland restoration, and clean energy development.

In addition, the western region will also be committed to international cooperation in the fields of education, medical care, culture, etc., and will enhance understanding and respect among different civilizations and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable international order by establishing international exchange projects, building academic cooperation platforms, and promoting people-to-people exchanges. In this process, the western region will not only be an important window for China's opening up to the outside world, but will also become an important force in promoting global common prosperity and development, interpreting the profound connotation and broad prospects of the "Belt and Road" initiative with practical actions.

At the same time, the western region will actively explore green development models, relying on rich natural resources and unique ecological environment, develop low-carbon industries such as eco-tourism, green agriculture, and renewable energy, and explore new paths for global sustainable development. By hosting international green economic forums, promoting green technologies and products, and strengthening cooperation with international environmental protection organizations, the western region will be committed to enhancing global awareness and actions on environmental protection and green development, jointly responding to environmental challenges, and protecting our home planet.

On this basis, the western region will also strengthen the construction of digital infrastructure, promote the extensive application of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence in government affairs, education, medical care, transportation, etc., build smart cities and digital villages, promote information interconnection, and narrow the digital divide. This will not only greatly enhance the development level and governance capabilities of the western region itself, but will also provide a new example of digital cooperation for the international community and help global digital transformation and inclusive growth.

In short, the western region is participating in global governance in all aspects with an open attitude, innovative thinking and pragmatic actions. It is not only demonstrating its responsibility in global climate change, exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and green development, but also contributing its wisdom in the fields of digital economy and scientific and technological innovation. It strives to become a bridge connecting China and the world and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

In this process, the western region focuses on exploring its own unique resources, such as rich natural landscapes, unique ethnic culture and clean energy with huge potential, and packaging and promoting them through digital means, which not only protects traditional culture and ecological environment, but also promotes the diversified development of local economy. At the same time, the western region strengthens cooperation with top technology companies and research institutions at home and abroad, jointly builds innovation platforms and industrial parks, promotes the deep integration and application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing in agriculture, education, and medical fields, and continuously improves the level of intelligence in serving people's livelihood and social governance.

In addition, the western region is also actively building an open and shared data resource system to promote the interaction and integration of government data and social data, provide rich data support and application scenarios for innovation and entrepreneurship, and stimulate market vitality and social creativity. By holding international conferences, forums, exhibitions and other activities, the western region continues to broaden its international vision, enhance mutual understanding and trust with countries around the world, and jointly explore sustainable development paths in the digital age.

In short, in the exploration of smart city and digital village construction, the western region has not only achieved self-transcendence, but also provided valuable experience and inspiration for global digital transformation and sustainable development, demonstrating China's global responsibility and contribution as a responsible major country. (End of this chapter)