Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 546 Northern Tour
In August, Beidi County, Jianxing City.

On the vast plain, dilapidated cities stand in between, and the wide Yellow River flows west of Jianxing City from south to north.The people of Beidi County are either farming by the river, or grazing in the fields, a thriving scene of half farming, half pastoral, rushing towards them.

On the banks of the Yellow River, Liu Chan led the crowd and walked slowly along the water.However, the costumes worn by the Emperor of Han today are not Han costumes. If you look closely, you can see that they resemble Xianbei costumes except for the difference in the left and right lapels.

Liu Chan walked slowly and said with emotion: "Since Qin unified China, Beidi County has been owned by us in China. It was passed down to the Later Han Dynasty. Because of the country's incompetence, the Han land was abandoned. After four years of Yonghe, it was reduced to Hu Township. It took a hundred years to restore the county last year. The restoration of the county today is not for me, but for the unification of China."

In the fourth year of Yonghe (AD 139), the second northwest Qiang rebellion broke out, and Ma Xian and his sons were all killed in battle.The Qiang rebellion was hard to contain, and Jia Fu, the prefect, did not dare to stick to it, so he withdrew hastily to Fuping (Fuping, Shaanxi) in Fengyi County.After this move, I never came back!
"I dare not compare myself to the two emperors Taizu and Shizu, but I hope to do my best to unify the world and restore the territory of the Han Dynasty. Therefore, I hope that you will do your best to help the great Han stabilize the northern border and restore the land and Shuofang!"

When everyone heard the words, under the leadership of Deng Ai, they saluted and said: "I am a dull person. If your Majesty does not dislike it, we will serve the country with all our strength."

Liu Chan supported him empty-handedly, and said: "Your Excellencies, please stand up. Since I visited Beidi County, although the city walls are broken, the people are safe and busy with farming. I am really relieved that you have worked hard for more than a year."

"Don't dare!" Everyone said modestly.

Liu Chan said with a smile: "You should take credit for your merits, so why should you be humble? Pass the order down, and all the soldiers guarding the border will be given wine and food to comfort the hard work stationed in the north."

"promise!"

After a few words of commendation, Liu Chan got to the point, picked Zhang Ni in the crowd, and said, "There are many difficulties in the restoration of Beidi County. As the prefect of Beidi, how do you want to govern it in the future?"

Zhang Ni was a little panicked, but quickly calmed down, cupped his hands and said, "I am a native of Bashu, who grew up in Bashu. I rarely know anything about the northwest. If there is any fault, I hope your majesty will forgive me."

Liu Chan's face was flat, without any expression.

Zhang Ni glanced at Liu Chan's face, and said respectfully, "The barbarians in the north are not willing to obey the king, and they are more afraid of prestige than virtue. Therefore, I think that we should punish the fierce tribes in the north, accept the heart of their leaders, and make them a city. Hou. Order him to recruit and accept the rebellion, and the tribes who follow him will come and surrender when they hear about it."

"What if there are disobedients who rebel one after another?" Liu Chan asked suddenly.

"Conquer the barbarians, kill those who don't obey, and the rest will not be punished. According to the relationship between different tribes, use strategies to divide the barbarians." Zhang Ni thought for a while, and replied: "After entrusting the barbarians, recruit the barbarians to repair the county and county walls. Then command the north The land resources are in the hands of the great Han, and the barbarians are governed by these resources."

A hundred years ago, there were only wrecks left in the Eastern Han City, and it must be repaired.It can be said that Zhang Yi has grasped the key point of governing Beidi County. After all, once the city is restored, the big man will really gain a foothold on the Xitao Plain.

Zhang Ni took out a rough map of the Northland from his pocket and presented it, saying: "This is what I said according to the words of the Hu people around me. I made a map of the Northland and drew the tribes of the Northland on it."

Liu Chan took over the map of the distribution of Hu in the Northland, nodded slightly and was very satisfied, he really did not choose the wrong person.

Closing the map, Liu Chan said, "Zhang Qing's plans outside are well planned. I don't know what arrangements he has for the internal government?"

Zhang Ni was silent for a while, then cupped his hands and said, "I would like to report to Your Majesty, the minister Yu should lead the people to reclaim the farmland, repair the former Han water conservancy, and irrigate the farmland. Persuade the barbarians to enter the Han Dynasty, organize households to equalize the people, and teach farming."

Liu Chan pondered for a while, and said, "I thought Beidi County was rich in water and soil, but also rich in water and grass. The people in the county can be half-agricultural and half-grazing, farming where the water canals are convenient, and grazing in the middle and lower parts of the land. The pastures are divided and monuments are erected, it is strictly forbidden to infringe on other people's aquatic plants, and cattle and horses are collected as taxes."

Glancing at Zhang Yi, Liu Chan saw that he was a little puzzled, and explained: "Beidi County is located in the northern border of the Han Dynasty, and there are many barbarians. The people of our Han Dynasty need to temper their bravery and increase their courage. If you enter, you will be farmers, and if you leave, you will be soldiers. Like the people of Liangzhou."

"Besides, the barbarians who belonged to our great Han have long been accustomed to animal husbandry, and now they are hastily ordered to farm. It is difficult during this period. Therefore, we should adapt measures to local conditions, implement internal affairs, and manage the Han and Hu, not just the Han people. Do you know about Bo Qi?" Liu Chan asked. .

Zhang Ni bowed his waist and saluted, and said: "I will report to Your Majesty, and I will follow it and take it as a warning."

This is the defect that Zhang Yi came from the Bashu area. The Bashu area is based on agriculture, unlike the northern border counties.Therefore, when Zhang Yi formulated the management plan, he could not help governing the border area with his original agricultural thinking.

After all, there are differences between nomadic thinking and farming thinking, which is why the nomadic dynasties in the past dynasties are better at governing the grassland.After all, when people born in farming society go to govern the people, they often come to border counties with the traditional thinking of governing inland counties and counties, and they need to adapt to local conditions.

That is to say, the farther the Han Dynasty ruled to the north, the more people with borders and people who knew the nonsense would be better governed.It is difficult for the ministers of the Bashu area to govern unless they are outstanding!

After Liu Chan's political inquiry was over, he asked everyone to disperse to rest, leaving Deng Ai alone, and the monarch and ministers played solo.

Liu Chan found a stone by the river and sat down, pointed to the stone not far away, and said, "Shi Zai, you don't need to be restrained, just sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Deng Ai responded.

Liu Chan looked gentle, and asked: "Qing has been the governor of Shuofang for nearly two years, and he has managed the three counties of Shuofang to restore the soil. I wonder what Qing's opinion is on governing the barbarians in Shuofang?"

Deng Ai showed distress, and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, we are ordered by Your Majesty to go north to appease the tribes of Xianbei. Since then, more than ten thousand Hu people from Xianbei have gone south, and the ministers let them graze in Hexi. But many There was a competition for pastures with the Hexi Xianbei or the Qiang people."

"Like last month, the Xianbei in the wheat field and the begging Xianbei who moved to the south fought each other for the ranch. Thanks to Boyue's help, they were able to suppress it. The old minister thought that if there are more and more barbarians, and we are difficult to control, we will surely die. Chaos. Moreover, the barbarians live in the grass, and there are few dangers in Hexi, and it will be easy to come and go in the future."

Liu Chan nodded slightly, and said: "When I moved to the south, I knew this. The people of Xianbei have few laws and it is difficult to govern them. It is too strict to rule them with "Shu Ke". Therefore, I am going north this time. , I came here to resolve this matter, and the An Xianbei tribe has agreed to draw its soldiers to fight for my great man."

"Please show your Majesty." Deng Ai said humbly.

"Xianbei's nature is casual, used to nomadic, there are leaders, but no king. Fear of bravery and gathering, courageous retreat, so it can not be governed by strict laws. The big man and his contract have three chapters. Those who kill people will die, those who hurt others will be punished, and those who steal To make up for the crime, I will follow the tribal practice. The big man will not take any money from the taxpayer, and will buy horses, cattle and sheep from the tribe."

"Only the second account of the tribes sent out a regular soldier, Shan Chengxiao cavalry guards, and organized himself into an army. According to the number of troops sent by the tribes, the Dahan bestowed money and brocades in different ways. Each tribe divided the pastures, and the leader could have an official title, and he was not allowed to pass through other people's pastures. Grazing, offenders will be punished with capital punishment."

……

"All of the above will be engraved with a stone oath, and sacrificed to the heavens, and those who violate it will be punished by all the tribes."

"So Shi Zai can send a letter to the Xianbei tribes who moved south or Hexi Xianbei on October [-]th, and I will set up a platform here. If you don't come, our great Han will gather all the tribes to fight together."

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)