Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1905: Chapter 1740: I Haven’t Even Gotten Serious Yet... (Part 2)

After all, there is very detailed information on these matters from later generations. Although Chen Xi hasn’t read the original content, he remembers the general overview and strategies. Having worked in this era for several years, he’s practiced and sharpened his eyes, knowing how to make the right edits.

”I wonder if Sunx Bo Fu and the others have dealt with the Dingling. They’ve brought over forty thousand elite cavalry, even borrowed the Military Spirit Legion. Not sure if they can handle it.” Chen Xi finished his work and started talking nonsense, yes, talking to those still working, though no one paid him any attention.

”Ah-choo!” Sun Ce sneezed, then rubbed his nose. ”What’s with this damn weather? Our camp was fine, quite warm. What’s going on now, snow? Luckily, Chen Zichuan had winter clothing and boots prepared; otherwise, it would’ve been tough.”

”These Dingling bastards dare to mess with our Han Dynasty? Once we get there, kill all who don’t surrender, capture all the others as prisoners, and give the women to the single soldiers.” Ma Chao rushed past Sun Ce as he spoke.

”Should’ve done this sooner. In Central Plains, Marquis Chen always holds us back and insists on respecting personal will; once out of the country, it’s a different story.” Wei Yan shouted excitedly, sounding somewhat like a bandit.

”Why bring up those sentimental things once out of the country?” Sun Ce laughed loudly.

A group of people charged forward, fearless in the wind and snow, their powerful aura cutting through the storm, heading directly for Dingling.

Xun Yu and the others are not ordinary civil officials. Working together, they can almost match Chen Xi’s pace. They’re starting to fill in things Chen Xi hasn’t finished before, one by one.

”Huff, never thought we could do it this quickly. In just a few days, we’ve nearly covered all aspects of livelihood, many issues we’ve yet to focus on have already been pointed out by Zichuan.” Xun Youi said, stretching his neck. They’ve been working non-stop for days, but seeing fewer problems day by day, he’s genuinely excited.

”Yawn.” Chen Xi yawned, resting his head on one hand, casually tapping the table with the other, half-closed eyes showing a lazy expression as he looked at Xun Youi. Xun Youi felt awkward, wondering if he said something wrong.

”You didn’t think what you wrote before was the five-year plan, did you?” Chen Xi asked casually, munching on some unknown candied snacks.

”Wasn’t it?” Xun Youi asked incredulously.

”Of course not. Those were just minor details, things that could be done quickly. The bigger things haven’t even started!” Chen Xi teased recklessly.

The officials munching snacks felt a bit dizzy realizing they hadn’t even started the main topic after days of work; a heavy sense of pressure filled the room.

Chen Xi suddenly noticed the silence in the tent, turning his head to see everyone looking seriously at him.

”You all didn’t think you were doing the five-year plan, right?” Chen Xi said, pulling a face. ”Though I’m not diligent, and occasionally unreliable, there should be a clear strategic outline you can follow. It’s not supposed to be this chaotic; didn’t you notice there wasn’t a clear line through the previous stuff.”

The officials intuitively felt Chen Xi was right, but despite the lack of clear line, what was previously mentioned covered so much already that the gap between them and Chen Xi seemed vastly large.

Seeing the officials exchanging bewildered glances, Chen Xi twitched his mouth, ”not joking, those details are just residual issues I’m tidying up, the five-year plan hasn’t officially begun.”

”Go on about the outline, we’re listening, after which we’ll complete it with you.” Xun Yu took a deep breath and said.

”Firstly, the most fundamental and core aspect, agriculture. I’ve thought about it, on one hand, it’s technology, on the other, it’s concentration. I won’t elaborate much. I’ll talk about the different situations in Central Plains, adapting to local conditions, Hanmou being thrown out also solves this problem.” Chen Xi raised his index finger and said slowly.

”Planting technical crops by region, increasing subsidiary foods and specialty products. Simply dividing these into those that can be used for oil extraction, medicinal use, utility but not consumption, or fruits and the like.” Chen Xi smirked.

”This aspect requires investment; we need to calculate subsidies and adjust policy inclinations, the core being planning Central Plains as a whole.” Chen Xi spoke calmly.

”This further extends to post stations, roads, bridges, and other transport issues, and consequently, cement and mining problems.” Chen Xi sorted out the entire outline in front of everyone, and regardless of how disheartened they felt, everyone listened attentively.

”Of course, this is just one extension. Another is agricultural extensions, also divided into several aspects, one being Dragon Bone Waterwheel, windmill, cylinder cart, and other irrigation and farming equipment, another being the issue of cattle and other livestock.” Chen Xi looked at the crowd with a faint smile.

After years of effort, it’s finally reached this point, elevating agriculture to the 19th century in one sweep, ensuring no more domestic grain problems.

”As it extends, farm tools will also involve improvement and promotion issues, which involve artisans.” Chen Xi said to the officials below, remembering how overwhelmed he was initially considering these things, now it’s everyone together.

”Artisans also relate to another aspect, which is handicrafts and porcelain, silk, tea, lacquerware we sell outside, thus involving mining, forestry aspects.” Chen Xi laughed inwardly looking at the frowning officials below.

”Naturally, these problems, though they’re extensions, aren’t difficult for us, returning to agriculture, another extension, economic crops and waterworks.” Chen Xi looked calmly at the crowd below.

”Economic crops were mentioned before, oil plants, medicinal herbs, food, quite simple.” Chen Xi felt accomplished seeing how he said simple while the crowd frowned.

”On waterworks, it’s slightly challenging, requiring waterworks network planning, water conservancy projects, alright, bridges need recalculating too.” Chen Xi smiled, ”everyone has experience with this, though hard, doing it bit by bit isn’t difficult.”

”As it extends further, it reaches animal husbandry and aquaculture, these have specific regions and plans, mine are ready for you to check and supplement, grassland cattle and sheep farming, no big issues, anyone present can manage.” Chen Xi said smiling.

Chen Xi quite liked boosting other’s spirits this way, but the crowd’s looks had soured somewhat.

”Regarding post stations and roads, bridges not delved into previously are crucial, since roads affect areas greatly, Han Empire’s ruling territory directly relates to this, so keep an eye out, difficulty’s not great, everyone can handle it, I’ll draft an outline later, then do as per local conditions.” Chen Xi continued calmly.

Hearing this, the officials, led by Xun Yu, didn’t want to speak anymore.

”The remaining four: sanitation, medical care, education, and commerce, I’ll handle without you. The previous ones, I’ll give outlines, you’ll surely do better, but for these four handing to you frankly, I’m not at ease.” Chen Xi sighed.

The final four major items, Chen Xi dared not leave to others.