Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 243 Nanzhong Makes Cloth, Outlines Splendid Beauty

Lao Liu's personal authorization can be said to have come at the right time. Today is different from Zhuge Liang's pacification of Nanzhong in history. At that time, Zhuge Liang was the prime minister in charge of military and political power, and he could decide all matters in Nanzhong with one word.

For example, the rewards for the leaders of the Nanzhong tribe, the re-division of the Nanzhong administrative region, the arrangement of the appointment and dismissal of personnel...etc.

But now that Lao Liu is still alive, it is impossible for him to make his own opinions on these major matters. However, it is too inefficient to report everything to Lao Liu in Chengdu, and then start to implement it. I am afraid that he will stay in Nanzhong until next year. Nothing can be done.

Lao Liu is not a mediocre master, and naturally knows the situation facing his son and military adviser, so with a swipe of a pen, he temporarily delegates all the powers related to Nanzhong. This is extremely courageous and absolute trust.

Once the power was in hand, the first step Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang implemented was to re-divide the administrative regions of Nanzhong just like history.

The re-division of administrative regions seems to be the same area. Even if you change the original four counties into six counties, will the territory, population, and resources not increase?

But in fact, the division of administrative regions must take into account the ethnicity, religion, history, culture, etc. of the local people. It cannot be done by simply drawing a ruler on the map.

A typical counterexample is Africa in later generations. Thanks to the great lack of virtue of the colonists, the ruler used straight lines on the map to divide Africa into neat countries with straight borders.

However, the result is that many ethnic groups with the same origin, common cultural heritage and religious beliefs are divided into two, belonging to two countries.

And the two feuding ethnic groups who are in fierce conflict are forced to become compatriots of the same country... Many places are constantly in conflict because of this, so there is no talk of development.

"If the crown prince can divide Yuexi County into two from here, re-dividing it into north and south counties, and sending officials to administer it, the conflict between the north and the south will be reduced..." Zhuge Liang pointed to the map.

In the south of Yueyi County, the three tribes of Qing and Qiang are the main forces, while in the north are the "old people", that is, the various tribes of Yueyi.

If they are all under the jurisdiction of the same county as before, it will be difficult to balance the interests, and it will inevitably favor one over the other. Not only will it easily lead to conflicts between different tribes, but it will also be easy to point the finger at the central government under the instigation of interested people.

Liu Chan nodded, motioning for Zhuge Liang to continue.

"There are more northern plains in Yueyi County, with abundant water systems, which can teach Yueyi Yi cattle to cultivate rice, grow mulberry and silkworms, and weave brocade and cloth.

"In the south of Yuexi County, there are many alpine meadows, but there is also no shortage of water. The vegetation here is lush and there are herds of cattle and horses, which can encourage livestock husbandry and cultivate cattle and horses. There are also many rare medicinal materials here, which can be taught to the barbarians to identify and collect. Herb sales..."

Liu Chan took over the topic and said: "If you want to get rich, build roads first. After this arrangement, if there is another road that runs through the north and south of Yuexi County, and then goes directly to Chengdu, the north-south advantages of Yueyi County can be transformed more efficiently. wealth.

"At the same time, if there are roads and trade is encouraged, resources such as cattle, war horses, and medicinal materials can be transported to Bashu more efficiently."

Zhuge Liang laughed when he heard the words: "Hahaha, what a 'If you want to get rich, you must first build roads'. Although the prince's words are rough, he has clearly explained the key point. Once the road is opened, the barbarians in Yuexi County can take advantage of it. Bashu can obtain the scarce resources here, which really kills two birds with one stone."

It's just that if you build roads from scratch, open mountains when you meet mountains, and build bridges when you meet rivers, it is really a big project that consumes a lot of people's labor, and it may take years to see no results, and even cause riots.

If there is an ancient road that can be borrowed, and a little renovation, the cost can be greatly reduced...

Zhuge Liang looked at the map, and his eyes lit up after a while: "Look, prince, in the pre-Qin period, there was an ancient road that started from Chengdu and went through Linqiong to Beiyanniu, Yuexi County. Then it was gradually built to the south of Yueyi County, Arriving directly in Yongchang, it is called Yanniu Road.

"It's just that after the great chaos in the world, this way has been abandoned for nearly a hundred years. If this way is repaired and opened up, it will greatly save people's time."

Liu Chan couldn't help giving Qin Shi Huang a big compliment in his heart. Although my political brother has taken a big step in infrastructure construction, it is undeniable that many projects are beneficial for the future.

For example, I have saved myself a lot of people's energy now.

Liu Chanxi said: "Besides, this road passes through Linqiong, merchants just bought iron farm tools from Linqiong and sold them to Yueyi, and then bought cattle, horses, medicinal materials, leather goods, etc. from Yueyi County, and sold them to Bashu.

"This trade route is very profitable, and it will definitely attract a large number of merchants. The barbarians are brave, and merchants can also pay to hire them as guards for the trade route. After the trade route flourishes, the Yi people in Yueyi will have another means of making a living. .”

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Then you can set up cards on the main roads, levy appropriate taxes according to the amount of goods trafficked by merchants, and draw their business profits to fill the treasury."

Liu Chan added: "However, strict supervision is needed to avoid increasing taxes at checkpoints and abolishing public and private interests."

The two of you talk, and I talk, and gradually improve the strategy of redefining the Nanzhong administrative area and using the newly divided administrative area to develop the economy and people's livelihood.

And re-appointed the prefects of the counties.

Yuexi County was divided into two, and the south part was renamed Yunnan County.

Jiao Huang, the prefect of Yuexi County who was defeated and fled, was commendable for his loyalty and continued to serve in his original post.

In the newly divided Yunnan County, Gongcao Lu Kai was promoted to the prefect of Yunnan.

The Fu Cheng Wang and his wife who stayed in Yongchang County were promoted to the prefect of Yongchang County.

It was divided into the southwest of Zangzhang and the south of Yizhou County to form Xinggu County, and Zheng Ang was transferred to be the prefect of Xinggu County.

Yizhou County was changed to Jianning County. Li Hui was brave and resourceful and stayed on as the prefect of Jianning County.

Ma Di made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion and stayed on as the prefect of Zangcang County.

The rest of the meritorious generals will be rewarded after returning to Chengdu.

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After agreeing on the administrative division, Liu Chan said to Zhuge Liang: "Although all the tribes of the barbarians are grateful for the benevolence and righteousness of the Han army, they are only staying at the level of not causing trouble. After all, they are different from our Han people in belief and culture, but they are very different. It's hard to really return home.

"If in the future we start ordering him to collect taxes and do the best thing... or recruit the young and strong of his clan to help our army in the Northern Expedition, I'm afraid that some barbarian tribes will rebel again. "

Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "This matter, Liang has been thinking about it day and night recently. The beliefs of the Yi people in the South and Central China are very different from ours, and many of them have cruel acts of sacrificing with the blood of living people. The Han people communicate and communicate with each other, and they are tolerant and close.”

Liu Chan sighed: "Inheriting from generation to generation, it's not easy to change it. If you use it too hard, all previous efforts will be wasted."

Zhuge Liang also fell silent for a moment.

Li Hui, who had been listening for a long time, also sighed at this time: "Yes, many legends of the barbarians here are just word of mouth, and there are no records or specific images. It is extremely difficult to interfere."

Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he waved his feather fan and asked: "If someone helps the Yimin, draws their ghosts and gods and legends, and then gives them a gift, would the Yimin be willing?"

Li Hui was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Their legends of ghosts and gods have no records and images, so they must be willing to do so, but they can't. If someone has this skill and helps them perfect their beliefs, they will definitely regard it as a great favor."

"Hehehe." Zhuge Liang chuckled, and cupped his hands to Liu Chan, "Prince, Liang has a good plan for the return of the barbarians. And Rong Liang will prepare for a few days, and will definitely help the prince to accept the hearts of the barbarians! "

It seems that Uncle Zhuge is going to help them describe and record their beliefs. This move will certainly make the barbarians grateful, but how helpful will it be in easing the conflict between Han and barbarians...

However, although Liu Chan had reservations about the effect of this specific measure, he was very clear about the results of Uncle Zhuge's governance of Nanzhong in history, so he immediately agreed.

After that, Zhuge Liang locked himself in his study, and at the same time ordered Li Hui to collect and sort out the myths, legends, beliefs and customs of the barbarian people of various tribes.

A few more days passed, and the Han and Yi representatives from all over Nanzhong had almost arrived.

Just before Liu Chan was about to hold the "Nanzhong Congress", Zhuge Liang finally ended his "retirement state", and brought out many scrolls...

(End of this chapter)