kvmb Chapter 283 The Great Prosperity of the Bohai Kingdom
Chapter 283 The Great Prosperity of the Bohai Kingdom
Like a cheerful little rhinoceros, Si Zi followed Xiao Nang Jun Ni Wan Zi to Northeast China, where she originally imagined life would be like this:
In the suburbs of Longyuan Prefecture, the capital of the Bohai Kingdom, there was an inconspicuous thatched hut where Niwan Zi lived with his son, Si Zi. Every day, he carried his medicine chest and traveled through the fields, treating the livestock of the farmers. In his spare time, he tended his few acres of meager land, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, his life as plain as water.
Until that day, King Wen of Bohai's most beloved gyrfalcon suddenly fell ill. The palace veterinarians were helpless, and the anxious King Wen heard of a folk healer named Niwan Zi, who was skilled in treating animal diseases, so he sent someone to summon him to the palace. Niwan Zi looked at the dying gyrfalcon in its cage, carefully observed its expression, and cautiously examined its diseased feathers. Based on his years of experience treating livestock, he quickly diagnosed that the gyrfalcon had accidentally eaten prey containing poison. He quickly prescribed medicine, brewed a bowl of purplish-brown soup, and carefully fed it to the gyrfalcon.
Three days later, the gyrfalcon miraculously regained its vitality and soared above the palace. King Wen was overjoyed and not only rewarded Niwanzi with gold and silver treasures but also kept him in the palace as the court veterinarian. However, Niwanzi was not content with this. He noticed that the warhorses of the Bohai Kingdom often suffered from decreased fighting ability due to acclimatization problems and disease outbreaks. With his deep understanding of animal behavior, he began to study methods to improve horse breeds and prevent equine diseases.
Just as the Heishui Mohe invaded, the Bohai army was about to set out, but many of their warhorses contracted a strange disease. Niwan Zi was appointed to a critical mission, working day and night in the military camp. He discovered that the horses had fallen ill after drinking polluted river water, and proposed a plan to dig wells for water, isolate the sick horses, and treat them with herbal medicine. Thanks to his efforts, the horses' condition was brought under control, and the army set out on schedule. On the battlefield, the warhorses he had improved and cared for showed far greater endurance and explosive power than before, helping the Bohai army achieve a crucial victory.
After this battle, King Wen relied on Niwan Zi even more, appointing him as a third-rank Yunhui General and ordering him to be in charge of army logistics and warhorse breeding. Thus, Niwan Zi gradually rose from a rural veterinarian to a pivotal figure in the Bohai Kingdom, beginning to display his talents in the court and military affairs, contributing to the prosperity of the Bohai Kingdom.
However, the reality was quite different. Upon arriving in Northeast China, Niwan Zi immediately followed Ninth Master closely, acting as his loyal assistant like a devoted little brown dog. Not only that, he also traveled extensively to treat livestock ailments, while simultaneously conducting in-depth research on medicinal herb cultivation. Even the wild ginseng needed for the Sizi's journey was within his purview…
Back in 2026, Zhen Zong pushed a tablet computer in front of Chen Xiaoyao. On the screen was historical information about Da Zuorong. "Xiaoyao, this time the design of the Da Zuorong doll must reflect his legendary experience. It must highlight national characteristics and have cultural connotations. What are your thoughts?"
Chen Xiaoyao pushed up her glasses and said enthusiastically, "President Zhen, I envision this doll to be 25 centimeters tall, with a plush body and resin for the face and hands. This way, we can ensure a good tactile experience while still capturing the details. You see, he is the leader of the Sumo Mohe tribe. I plan to design his hairstyle as a bun with a small braid on top, hanging down his back, instantly bringing out the ethnic characteristics..."
"Hmm, what about clothing?" President Zhen asked, raising an eyebrow.
"For the top, I'd like to design a dark blue brocade robe, embroidered with cloud patterns and gyrfalcons. The cloud patterns are influenced by Tang Dynasty culture, and the gyrfalcons are a symbol of the Bohai Kingdom; the bottom should be paired with black trousers with gold trim at the cuffs. Then, I'll drape a red cloak embroidered with golden dragon patterns over it, making him look both noble and heroic. Moreover, I also plan to add a medal on his chest that reads 'Left Valiant Guard General,' bestowed by the Tang Dynasty, to highlight his relationship with the Tang Dynasty." Chen Xiaoyao said, quickly flipping through design sketches on his tablet.
Zhen Zong nodded. "That's interesting. So how do we show his experience in establishing the Zhen Kingdom and promoting cultural development?"
"Okay, boss, I've got that in mind too!" Chen Xiaoyao excitedly clicked the screen, bringing up the scene accessory design. "Make a Dongmou Mountain backdrop with trees, rocks, and a castle to recreate the scene of him building a fortified wall and establishing the Zhen Kingdom; then add a few small book props to represent his introduction of Tang Dynasty books; finally, add a few small puppets of envoys dressed in Tang and Bohai Kingdom attire to represent the exchanges between the two countries. That way, Dae Jo-yong's life story can be fully displayed!"
President Zhen smiled with satisfaction. "Very good. Refine it in this direction and come up with a complete plan as soon as possible."
Yesterday, President Zhen's
Zhen Zong: "Xiao Yao, I recently came across a rather interesting figure while researching history—Dae Jo-eong. Have you heard of him before?"
Xiao Yao put down the documents in her hand and curiously leaned over: "I'm not very familiar with him. I only know that he is related to the ancient Mohe people and was a leader of a minority group, right?"
Zhen Zong: "That's right! He comes from the Sumo Mohe, which is an important branch of the Mohe tribe. His father, Qiqi Zhongxiang, was originally the tribal chief of the Sumo Mohe and had been affiliated with Goguryeo in his early years."
Xiao Yao: "Goguryeo? You mean that regime that was always at war with the Tang Dynasty? It was later destroyed by the Tang Dynasty. What does that have to do with Dae Jo-yeong?"
Zhen Zong: "It's very important! In the first year of the Zongzhang era of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, which is 668, after the Tang Dynasty destroyed Goguryeo, in order to prevent Goguryeo from making a comeback and to control the surrounding ethnic minorities, a large number of Goguryeo remnants and some Mohe people were relocated to the interior. Dae Jo-yeong's father, Qiqi Zhongxiang, led his tribe to Yingzhou, which is now Chaoyang, Liaoning."
"Xiao Yao? Are you listening?"
Xiao Yao seemed to have dozed off, but suddenly her eyes lit up, like a firefly blooming in the cold night: "Leader! I'm listening. I just saw a scene, truly bizarre—like fragments of a dream suddenly pieced together! In a daze, I became a maid in the deep palace, you wrapped in a soft satin swaddling clothes, lying in a carved cradle, the rouge on your cheeks fresher than the early cherry blossoms on the palace walls. The dampness seeping from the cracks in the blue bricks, mixed with the scent of soap, went straight to my nose, even the sound of bamboo branches sweeping under the corridor matched perfectly with the sound of the washing machine in my memory." She lowered her voice, her eyelashes seemingly glistening with moonlight: "The strangest thing is, when I opened my eyes just now, I glimpsed a gray shadow flash behind you—a hunched old nanny, her silver hairpin gleaming coldly in the twilight, exactly like Granny Ling who taught me to wash clothes back then..."
Zhen thought to herself, "It must be that the transmigration system is malfunctioning again. Don't scare me, these two spaces still need to be kept separate!"
"Yes, sir! So, Da Zuorong, did he grow up in Yingzhou?"
Zhen Zong: "Yes! He lived in Yingzhou for 30 years, and was exposed to Tang people from a young age. He was deeply influenced by Tang culture and political system. This experience had a profound impact on his later establishment of the Balhae Kingdom, which was equivalent to laying a 'Sinicized' foundation."
Xiao Yao pondered, "It's like when we're in the market; we need to integrate into the mainstream environment first before we can find our niche. Did Da Zuorong later use this experience to develop his own power?"
Zhen Zong tapped the table lightly, her eyes crinkling at the corners: "Xiao Yao, is your thought process somehow connected to a time machine? Back then, Da Zuorong led his clan to 'venture into the Northeast,' which is quite similar to modern companies exploring new markets—seizing the opportunity, quickly establishing a presence, and ultimately obtaining official certification!"
Xiao Yao immediately perked up, grabbed Stanley's cute little straw cup, and took a couple of sips: "So history is a walking business strategy manual! Let me dig through some historical materials, maybe I can unlock 'KPI Assessment Guide during the Zhenguan Era' or 'Thirty-Six Strategies of Wu Zetian's Executive Team'! Next time I propose, I'll give you a 'The Rise of the Bohai Kingdom: Blue Ocean Strategy in the Age of Cold Weapons'!" With that, she solemnly pulled out the electronic pen on her phone and quickly typed in the "To-Do List" of her notes: "Traveling through a thousand years to learn from the ancients, a modern-day worker's counterattack strategy..."