The Han Empire began the construction of the Zhengguo Canal around 100 B.C.E. The canal was built to divert fresh water from the Ching River eastward over the Han’s land of plains. Its purpose initially was the Qin’s desire to tie up the resources of the Han so that they could not attack them, as the Han would have to use many of its troops and economy to support the building of the canal. The canal was completed successfully, even after the ruse was found out.
Ultimately, the canal was used to irrigate a vast stretch of plains that was unfortunately covered in salty soil, which was terrible for growing crops. When it was finished, the canal successfully provided irrigation to over 667,000 acres of land. This was a very fortunate feat
Ultimately, the canal was used to irrigate a vast stretch of plains that was unfortunately covered in salty soil, which was terrible for growing crops. When it was finished, the canal successfully provided irrigation to over 667,000 acres of land. This was a very fortunate feat