"The Qin soldiers are incredibly strong. It seems fighting Qin will not be a simple matter!"
"Indeed, leader. With just our warriors, it will be difficult to defeat the Qin army!"
"Not only are their weapons superior, but they also have a vast number of soldiers!"
"What does a large number matter? Are we incapable of handling them just because they are numerous? If they have more people, we can rally others to our side!"
"If we join forces with the other tribes, they will surely be no match for us!"
The people of Lingnan had developed a certain fear of the Qin soldiers.
However, even so, they had no intention of letting the Qin soldiers go unchallenged.
They knew they were no match for the Qin soldiers individually.
But that was alright; if one tribe was no match, they could join forces with others.
After all, Qin was not attacking just one tribe.
Their ambition was to conquer the entire Lingnan region.
And within Lingnan, many of the common people were not subservient to Qin.
If they, the tribes, united their strength, defeating Qin would be a task of mere ease.
With this thought, the leader of this tribe immediately set about his plan.
They began spreading the word, summoning people from other tribes.
They intended to combine the strength of various tribes to confront the Qin army.
The Qin soldiers, however, were unaware of this.
At this moment, their focus remained on the matter of the irrigation canals.
The canals were nearing completion, ready to be opened for water flow.
A waterway was about to emerge in the Lingnan region.
Under such circumstances, their attention was naturally drawn to it.
And it wasn't just the Qin soldiers who were paying close attention; the common people of Qin and Lingnan alike were also keenly interested.
Upon hearing that water would soon flow, they immediately flocked to the vicinity of the waterway.
Simultaneously, each person's gaze was filled with fervor, brimming with anticipation.
"I never imagined the Qin soldiers would complete this canal in such a short time. It's truly incredible!"
"Is this the power of Qin? Their might is astounding, as if they can reshape the very earth. It's unheard of!"
"The appearance of the canal will bring us nothing but benefits, so I pray it comes soon!"
Many among them hoped for the canal's swift completion. Once it was functional, their harvests would be abundant.
Of course, their benefits were not limited to this.
It wasn't just people and their crops that needed water; animals required it too.
With this canal, the animal population in the vicinity would surely increase.
This would make hunting much easier.
With this thought, many of them gazed into the distance, hoping to spot the shimmer of water flowing towards them.
Meanwhile, their discussions continued to ring out.
"Will our canal truly receive water?"
"Of course it will! We might not trust others, but can we not trust the Crown Prince?"
"Yes, we might not trust others, but we can absolutely trust the Crown Prince. Whatever he does, it is bound to succeed. If he says this canal will work, then it certainly will!"
The name of Lin Tian, intertwined with this canal, had deeply permeated their hearts.
On the other side, Ying Zheng was also filled with anticipation.
"Can we open the sluice gates now?"
"Father, there is no need to rush. It requires a little more adjustment!"
"I truly hope our canal succeeds on the first try!"
"Father, you can rest assured. Our canal will surely be a success!"
Lin Tian was brimming with confidence regarding the canal.
Unlike others, Lin Tian possessed greater knowledge and foresight.
While others marveled at the seemingly impossible feat of excavating this canal, Lin Tian was already contemplating the possibility of digging another.
The current military strength and agricultural development were not yet as advanced as they could be, with much room for improvement.
In such a scenario, more canals would bring immense benefits to the agriculture of the entire Great Qin.
As for whether the canal would truly succeed and help the people achieve bountiful harvests, Lin Tian had no concerns whatsoever.
And so, amidst the anticipation of everyone else, the canal slowly opened its gates, and the water began to flow.
"The water is flowing! Our canal is releasing water!"
"The water is coming! Our water is arriving! Everyone be alert, don't get swept away!"
"Will it be successful? Is our canal going to succeed? Can our canal succeed?"
These soldiers worried whether the canal would indeed be successful.
Even Ying Zheng, with eyes fixed on the distance, watched intently for the arrival of the canal's water.
And as they watched, the canal's water did indeed arrive.
It came swiftly, with great volume.
Its appearance sent everyone into a frenzy.
"The water is here! Our water has arrived!"
"Haha! Excellent! Our water is here, our waterway is functioning! This is truly wonderful!"
"It's a success! The Crown Prince has truly succeeded! He has built a canal in such a short time, and through him, our Great Qin once again possesses a waterway!"
At this moment, countless soldiers and commoners cheered with joy.
Their happiness stemmed not just from the successful completion of this single canal.
It was also because, with the success of this canal, Great Qin would possess a vast network of waterways.
Furthermore, these canals required neither excessive time nor immense manpower and resources to connect north and south.
The mere thought of this filled them with excitement.
Even Ying Zheng's hands trembled uncontrollably at this moment.
He was a man of great experience, capable of maintaining composure in most situations.
Yet, witnessing this canal, Ying Zheng was overcome with emotion.
"We've succeeded! We have truly succeeded! We now have the second canal for our Great Qin!"
"Father, we will not only have a second canal, but a third, a fourth, and a fifth. As long as we desire it, we can excavate canals for our Great Qin at any time!"
"Well said! Truly well said! As long as we desire it, we can build a canal. As long as we desire it, our people will have their own waterways!"
"And our Great Qin will always enjoy favorable weather and bountiful harvests year after year!"
Abundant harvests were of paramount importance to a nation.
Only when the populace had enough to eat could a country truly be stable.
Gazing at this canal, Ying Zheng seemed to glimpse the eternal prosperity of Great Qin.
At this moment, Ying Zheng's eyes sparkled with a brilliant light.
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