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Duan Yu was also happy when he saw the gold medal. It had no meaning, but at least it was a gift from the emperor and the convenience it brought was beyond his imagination.

"Your Majesty, this is the population and geographical situation of Dali, as well as a map of mountains and rivers."

Duan Yu immediately presented the gifts he had brought. He had originally intended to present a few Buddhist scriptures that had been personally copied by eminent monks and chanted in front of the Buddha.

But after asking Xu Guanzhong, it was directly denied. Xu Guanzhong directly said that the emperor did not like Buddhist scriptures and would only be scolded if he sent them to him.

"kindness!"

Sun Lei nodded, but he did not go to pick it up. Instead, he asked an official from the Ministry of War to pick it up. These would be confirmed and registered by the Ministry of War.

The other chieftains also took out gifts. However, they could not compare to Dali and could only take out some ivory and gems as gifts. The female chieftains could only take out some silver jewelry as gifts.

After meeting with the chieftains, the court returned to normal. Officials reported on the situations in various places and also provided solutions, waiting for the emperor's approval.

Most of these matters had been discussed by various departments and internal affairs, and Sun Lei agreed to them all as he felt there were no problems.

Finally, Sun Lei made some arrangements for the spring plowing, asking all localities to ensure farming and to nip problems in the bud. He did not want to be troubled by drought, floods, locust plagues and other troubles in the next few months. If there were any problems, they should be solved as soon as possible, and he would deal with whoever caused the problem.

The officials knew that the emperor was serious and took note of it. As long as the officials in various places were more serious, these incidents could have been avoided.

After the court was dismissed, Xiao Jiasui and others were left behind.

"Mr. Xu, tell me about toast."

Sun Lei looked at Xu Guanzhong and said.

"Your Majesty, after more than a year of fighting, the Duan clan of Dali and 37 tribes have surrendered, but the tribes in the southwest are more difficult to deal with. We asked the local soldiers to cooperate in the battle, but those soldiers can't stand the climate of the rainforest..."

Xu Guanzhong talked about the difficulties of fighting in the southwest, even after using a large number of local soldiers.

"Are we using a blockade tactic now?"

Sun Lei looked at Xu Guanzhong and asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty is far-sighted. He first prepared a large amount of medicine so that the soldiers would not get sick and die. Then he allowed the use of local soldiers. The blockade strategy was even more brilliant!"

Xu Guanzhong smiled and said that this was the truth. He had only traveled in the north before and didn't know much about the south. Only after he went there did he realize how terrible the south was.

In the southern rain forest, diarrhea can kill a person, and it is common for northerners to suffer from diarrhea here, and there are too many soldiers who are dying.

The blockade tactic was extremely powerful. Dali and the southern coast had been controlled by Qi. The chieftains were driven into the mountains and forests, far away from the country and the coast. They lost the necessary supplies. Daily necessities such as salt, ironware, and cloth could not be obtained in the mountains and forests.

"We have to wait patiently after the blockade and tell those chieftains who have surrendered that if anyone is found smuggling goods, they will not be forgiven!"

Sun Lei said that what he feared most now was collusion among chieftains to engage in smuggling.

Without supplies, those people in the mountains would not be able to hold on in a year or two. They would either come out to surrender or die in the mountains. Even if they survived, they would only be two or three savages and would not be able to make a difference.

"I accept your order!"

Xu Guanzhong saluted.

"In addition to the southwest, the chieftains around Jinghu, Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian must also be counted quickly. Since there are no major wars, it is a good opportunity to deal with those who have been neglected in the country." Sun Lei spoke again.

"Your Majesty, this may take some time. The chieftains are hiding in the mountains. The mountains are high and the forests are dense, and the roads are blocked..."

Xiao Jiasui was in a dilemma. He had been in the South for many years and naturally knew the differences of the South. There were continuous mountains and hills there, and it would be a long task to subdue all the chieftains.

"Let the locals go and inform them first. These chieftains are different from the chieftains in the southwest. It has been more than a thousand years since Qin Shihuang opened up Lingnan. The chieftain culture and customs in these places are not much different from those in the Central Plains. It is not that difficult to communicate."

Sun Lei shook his head. These chieftains were different from those in the southwest. The southwest was still an autonomous vassal state until the Song Dynasty, and the culture was not the same. But it was different in Jinghu, Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian. Prefectures had been established here a long time ago, and they had been directly managed by the Central Plains dynasty from the Qin Dynasty to the present.

"It's nothing more than wanting to hold on and wanting more benefits."

Sun Lei said directly that these chieftains were just waiting for their enthronement and rewards, and then bargaining according to the situation. This is what these people did when dynasties changed in the past. Although the chieftains were rustic, they were not stupid.

Outside the palace, Lu You led a group of chieftains and city kings out of Liangshan and lived in the post station outside Shuipo.

“We want to go out and take a look!”

Those chieftains had always lived in the mountains and had never seen such a prosperous city, so they all wanted to go out and take a look.

"Someone will come over soon. If you want to go out, you can tell them and they will take you out. Don't worry, we are not here to monitor you. It's just that you can't speak the language, so we need a translator and a guide! If you want to buy something, I suggest you go to the bank to exchange some coins first. The exchange rate there is the fairest. You can't pay directly with the silver, gold, ivory, and gems in your hands."

Lu You looked at the chieftains and said that even he needed Duan Yu to translate when communicating with them, so how could he let these people go out on their own?

The chieftains nodded repeatedly to express their agreement and gratitude. When the guide came, they took the "property" they brought and went to the bank.

"My Lord, I want to go out for a walk by myself!"

Duan Yu looked at Lu You and said that he didn't have any problem with language barrier.

"Please!"

Lu You left after leaving two words, as he still had a lot of things to deal with.

Duan Yu got permission, tidied his clothes, and left the post station with a smile.

"It's much more lively than Dali. What's wrong with surrendering?"

Duan Yu looked at the bustling streets and the bustling crowd and laughed. He liked the hustle and bustle.

As soon as the chieftains had money, they began to make purchases on a large scale. They found everything they saw curious and wanted to take it home. Their purchases filled up their horse-drawn carriages.

Duan Yu did not buy anything. He had no shortage of money in Dali Kingdom and had enjoyed all kinds of rare things. Now he just wanted to visit the temples in the city. He heard that eminent monks from all over the country had come to Liangshan City. It was said that Master Dao Ji had gone to India with the army and not only won the debate there, but also brought back many Buddhist scriptures.

"Huanglian Temple? Is this the place? This name? This temple!"

Duan Yu was a little surprised when he looked at the temple in front of him. The name Huanglian Temple was really not nice enough. The names of temples in the imperial capital were generally very particular. They would be named Huguo Temple, Xiangguo Temple, Guoqing Temple, etc. Others would be named after mountains, rivers, and allusions. Huanglian Temple was really too ordinary.

Then there is the size and the temple. The temple is located in a remote area, not close to mountains or water, and does not cover a large area. The temple is a very ordinary brick and stone structure, not tall and magnificent at all. The outer walls and the mountain gate are not even painted, and there is no incense. At least he has not seen many people go in. The whole temple looks like a dilapidated temple. (End of this chapter)