Chapter 89 The strategy for reclamation of the land of Baiyue!
As soon as these words were spoken, the court was in an uproar!
The heavy atmosphere seemed to be broken in an instant by an invisible force. All the ministers were shocked and whispered to each other!

Some people had a sly look in their eyes and were secretly delighted, thinking that it was God's will to help Qin and that the destruction of the Baiyue tribes was a foregone conclusion.

They whispered to each other, "It is God's will. Baiyue will perish! The unification of the world by our Great Qin is just around the corner!!"

However, there were also people with frowned brows and worried looks on their faces.

They were worried that this move was too cruel and might arouse the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people, and bring unnecessary trouble to the Qin Dynasty.

An old official stroked his beard and sighed, "Alas, although this move has severely dampened the enemy's morale, it has also greatly damaged the harmony of the world..."

In the court, discussions arose one after another, and the ministers expressed their own opinions, and no one could reach a consensus.

The First Emperor did not seem to care about the reactions of the crowd. He paused and continued, "At this moment, Wang Ben has led his army to launch a surprise attack on the rear of the Baiyue, making it difficult for them to take care of both ends. Now the battle is in full swing, our army's morale is high, and the enemy of the Baiyue... has been completely defeated!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard the news.

They originally thought that this war would be a protracted one, but they didn't expect that it would end up like this...

The thoughts in the Emperor's mind were even more complicated. He was well aware of the cruelty and ruthlessness of this war, and he also understood that the actual effect of this strategy would be ten times more poisonous than Ye Chi expected!!!
Zulong sighed deeply, glanced at the civil and military officials in the court, and said in a deep voice: "Pass on my order, order Wang Ben to continue to pursue the remnants of Baiyue and make sure to annihilate them completely!"

"At the same time, dispatch more medical officers to the epidemic area to treat soldiers and prevent the plague from spreading further in our army!"

Although his voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Although this war was won, the price paid was also huge!

While the court was full of discussions, the clans seized the opportunity and stepped forward from the court. They were outraged and wanted to push the matter to the other side.

They took advantage of the situation and pointed the finger at Ye Chi, using sharp words and accusations one after another!
"Your Majesty, Ye Chi's actions are truly against the harmony of nature!" A clan leader raised his arms and shouted, his voice like a bell, "The Baiyue are now ravaged by plague, and the people are suffering. Even if my Qin cavalry crushes the Baiyue, how can we deal with this devastated land in a short time?"

"What's more, the Baiyue people will be incorporated into the territory of the Qin Dynasty in the future and will also be our people. Lord Ye, can you bear to watch them suffer from the plague and ignore them?!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately resonated with other clans!
They all echoed, "Yes! As an important official of the court, Ye Chi should be sympathetic to the suffering of the people. How can he act so rashly?!"

Some even went so far as to attack Ye Chi personally: "Ye Chi! What are your intentions? Are you willing to ignore the lives of the people just to win credit and get a reward?"

In the court, the clans' accusations rose one after another, like rough waves rushing towards Ye Chi!

However, Ye Chi looked normal. He looked firmly at the Supreme Being on the Dragon Platform, as if he was waiting for something.

He knew that the key to calming down the storm lay in the attitude of the First Emperor.

At this moment, the hall was like a stagnant pool of water, and the eyes of all the ministers were focused on Ye Chi.

He looked calm and composed, as if he was outside the storm. The accusations and attacks from those clans were not worth mentioning to him at all.

On the Dragon Terrace, the First Emperor sat upright, his eyes as deep as the abyss.

He spoke slowly, his voice echoing in the hall: "Ye Qing."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chi immediately walked out of the court, bowed, and said loudly: "I am here!"

The First Emperor nodded slightly, and then cast aside the doubts in his mind: "Now that the plague is raging, even if our army wins a great victory, how should we govern the land of Baiyue to ensure that the plague no longer spreads and the people can live and work in peace?" Ye Chi smiled slightly, but didn't care at all.

He looked up at the First Emperor, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Your Majesty, how difficult is it to eliminate the plague?!"

"Although the climate in the Baiyue region is warm and humid, and not suitable for growing corn and other crops, it is not without fertile land!"

"I have a plan that will surely turn the danger into safety and turn the land of Baiyue into the granary of our Great Qin!!"

When the First Emperor heard this, he raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

He knew very well that Ye Chi was not an ordinary person, so there must be a deep meaning behind his words!
Ye Chi explained slowly, "The land of Baiyue is rich in rice, and its output far exceeds that of corn!"

"As long as we guide the people to grow rice and use appropriate farming techniques, we can turn the land of Baiyue into a land of fish and rice!"

"As for the plague, I have made some preparations. We only need to send medical experts to treat the patients and take appropriate preventive measures to ensure that the plague will not spread any further!"

Although his voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable confidence!

It seemed that in his eyes, no epidemic was insurmountable.

All the officials were moved when they heard this. They knew that Ye Chi's talent and wisdom were not just empty talk. This man must have great ideas! !

When the First Emperor heard this, he was also surprised: "Rice?"

This word was not unfamiliar to his ears, but in the context of the moment, it seemed to have been given a new meaning.

He stared at Ye Chi with burning eyes, wanting to hear more explanations from him.

The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment. Most of them knew nothing about rice. After all, the main crop grown in the Qin Dynasty at that moment was millet!

Therefore, they all chose to remain silent and wait for Ye Chi's next words.

Among the court officials, only Internal Secretary Zhisu fell into deep thought.

As an official in charge of managing the empire's grain, he had an in-depth understanding of the growth habits of various grain crops.

At this moment, when he heard Ye Chi mention rice, his heart couldn't help but move!
Seeing that everyone had different reactions, Ye Chi continued to speak: "Your Majesty, the land of Baiyue has a humid climate and a pleasant environment. It is a good place to grow rice. If we can open it up as a colony and let the Yue people grow rice for our Qin, it will not only solve the food problem of our army, but also provide more food for the people!"

"Moreover, the climatic conditions there allow rice to be harvested twice or even three times a year, and the yield far exceeds that of corn and other crops!"

When the First Emperor heard this, he was stunned.

He quickly turned to Zhisu Neishi and asked, "Are you serious?!"

The Internal Secretary of Grain Management stepped out, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, what Lord Ye said is true. According to common sense, if grain seeds can be sown in a more pleasant environment, they can indeed mature many times within a year."

"Rice is the best among them. Its high yield and short growth cycle are far superior to other food crops!"

(End of this chapter)