In a mountain fog, two traveling merchants accidentally find their way to the estate.
Zhao Lang sees that they have come empty-handed, yet are unusually interested in the estate's roads, defenses, and militia. He immediately draws his conclusions.
These two are no ordinary merchants.
One speaks of commanderies, grain supplies, and people's livelihoods, while the other can spot a weakness in a formation at a glance.
The more Zhao Lang watches them, the more pleased he becomes.
He has spent eighteen years using his System to collect sign-in rewards. He has salt, steel, cement, paper, and high-yield crop seeds, yet he has always lacked the talent to govern the realm and command great armies.
These two have arrived at just the right time.
So Zhao Lang first wins them over with hot pot and stir-fried tea, then shows what he can do with a curved-plow, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. Finally, taking advantage of the wine, he extends a solemn invitation.
"Old Zhao, Old Wang, stop lying low and join me in conquering the realm!"
Wang Jian nearly draws his sword.
Ying Zheng, however, does not fly into a rage right away.
This young man not only dares to discuss the rise and fall of Great Qin, but can also accurately identify the court's hidden troubles and even see at a glance that the elixirs are poisonous.
When a sparrow drops dead after eating an immortal pill, Ying Zheng finally understands that Zhao Lang is not just talking nonsense.
What matters to him even more, however, is that the people in this Yongcheng have enough to eat, the roads are sturdy, the workshops run day and night, and a whole group of people are willing to risk their lives for Zhao Lang.
Zhao Lang wants to win the First Emperor over.
The First Emperor is watching Zhao Lang, too.
Will this seemingly absurd encounter give Great Qin a peerless pillar of state, or bring an opponent into being who will contend for the realm before his time?
It's a bit hard to comment. Seriously, you might as well reveal your identity. You want to show everything to the court.