Dao Fruit

“…Use food to calm the people in the marshes, and use crops to control their inheritance, then the unrest in the marshes can be stopped…”

“…For each marshland that has been reclaimed, the farming tools and cattle will be provided by the government. For the farming tools such as plowshares and rakes that are needed in the settlements, the officials will be ordered to collect official iron and charcoal to cast and use…”

“…If there is a shortage of oxen needed for the settlements, we will immediately send a letter to request them…”

“…The marsh people should gradually get used to oxen plowing, so cattle are important. However, the climate and soil of the marshland make it difficult to feed them, so they are affected. The system is established in the great auspiciousness..."

"...It should be assisted by the teachings of the saints, step by step, like spring rain moistening things, silently and without a trace. When the marshland is initially flattened and the trend of farming is prevalent, choose a person to be the general manager of the marshland, move the big families in the Central Plains to fill the five marshes, wait for the big families to be established, and the noble families will be born, and people from the Central Plains will come one after another..."

"...As time goes by, people from the Central Plains will get along with the marsh people and observe each other's gains and losses, so the customs will be changed, and there will be no more trouble from the marsh people!"

Pah!

"It's really a brilliant plan! A brilliant plan! Start what the predecessors did, and achieve the unparalleled achievements of the future generations!"

Looking at the secret letter in his hand, Li Kun couldn't help but clapping his hands in praise. This secret letter was just delivered, with about 300 words in it. It first briefly introduced the contact with the marshman prince Futu three days ago, and then talked about the plan to level the marsh. ?

"Qiu Qing's secret memorial is really shocking. In the past, officials mentioned the calamity of the marsh people, which was appeased, suppressed, or showed kindness, intimidated with weapons, or moved the marsh people to Jiannan, turned into vassal states, and used the marsh to control the marsh. But according to Qiu Qing's memorial, it is clear that he wants to eliminate the calamity forever! Compared with this, what is the point of sending someone to make the marsh people's coalition retreat a few days ago?"

Beside him, the white-faced old man, Eunuch Wei, was also very happy to see the emperor's smile. In the past two years, Li Kun has smiled less and less, and his head has more and more white hair. His brows are getting more and more furrowed, and his whole spirit is getting weaker and weaker. He sees it in his eyes and is anxious in his heart.

Especially recently, the factional struggles in the court have become more and more serious, which has also made Li Kun more and more exhausted, and he rarely smiles. Now Qiu Yan's memorial made Li Kun smile, and he, an old man who has watched Li Kun grow up since he was a child, was naturally relieved. The impression of Qiu Yan became even more friendly.

Now, hearing Li Kun's praise, although he had not read the memorial, he could hear the general meaning from the words, and said: "I still remember that the official heard the memorial of victory a few days ago, saying that Qiu Xueshi easily persuaded the marsh people to withdraw their troops and quelled a border trouble. At that time, all the ministers said that Qiu Xueshi might have secretly made an agreement with the marsh people and sent someone to investigate."

"These things, there are still people who want to suppress Qiu Qing, I know in my heart. They are all old sayings, nothing." Li Kun said, nodding slightly, "However. Qiu Qing did give me a surprise. Others use troops and power, give money to Liang. He is good, quietly cultivating this kind of seed, a small seed, but it will become the key to my Da Rui's stabilization of the southwest." As he spoke, Li Kun couldn't help laughing, very happy.

"Mr. Qiu is a scholar of heaven and earth, incomparable to ordinary people, and a pillar of the country," said Eunuch Wei, "Such a loyal and capable minister can share the worries of the emperor. If the troubles of the marshland people are eliminated forever, the emperor will achieve an unprecedented achievement again!"

The reason why it is said is again, because Li Kun has already achieved an "unprecedented achievement". For the emperor, the merits that can be called merits are nothing more than civil and military achievements, ruling the world to a prosperous age, and using military force to expand the territory.

After decades of development, the current Da Rui is in a state of prosperity. Although it has a decadent atmosphere and is forced to reform, it is much better than the governance of the previous dynasty, but this civil achievement cannot be attributed entirely to Li Kun.

As for martial arts, Li Kun is indeed worthy of being recorded in history. First, Xu Jin managed Hehuang and opened up the border to the west. This was originally the policy decided by Li Kun's father, the late Emperor Da Rui. However, the late emperor passed away, and Li Kun succeeded to the throne, so it can also be attributed to him. This is the first.

The second is the battle of Northern Xinjiang that has just ended. In this battle, Da Rui joined forces with the Sanshui tribe to attack Rou Luo. It lasted for nearly four years and completely defeated the main force of Rou Luo people. The three kings were killed, and the remaining tribes were forced to move north with their tents. They were already declining, and the grassland was leaderless. In name, all tribes regarded Emperor Da Rui as the orthodox. Therefore, if future generations calculated, the territory of Da Rui during this period must include the grassland of Northern Xinjiang.

Expanding the territory and defeating the powerful enemies in Northern Xinjiang, such martial arts can be said to be brilliant. If it is polished by historians, future generations may regard Li Kun as a great leader! Great talent and strategy!

Of course, the emperors in history books often have their own labels, which are generally different from their actual personalities, but their achievements cannot be erased.

Therefore, the compliment from Eunuch Wei is not flattery, but the truth. He also sincerely hopes that Qiu Yan can incorporate the five swamps into the half territory of Dari, adding to Li Kun's glory!

However, Li Kun is very open-minded about these, and he smiled and said: "According to Qiu Qing, it will not take one or two years to eliminate the swamp disaster. It will take a long time to change customs. I may not be able to see it, but as long as it can be calmed down, it will be good after all. It can also be regarded as leaving a stable situation for future generations, and I can rest in peace!"

"Please don't say these unlucky words, sir." Eunuch Wei became anxious when he heard this, and he couldn't help but bring a little blame in his words.

Li Kun didn't take it seriously, smiled, and changed the subject: "Let's not talk about this for now. Now that Jiannan's military reform has begun to bear fruit, the situation in the swamp has also changed. In another year and a half, I can transfer Qiu Qing back to Beijing. Okay, it will be another scene when the time comes, and the companions have all been arranged.”

"Officials can rest assured that the layout of the capital has been completed, and the comments of all ministers and aristocratic families can be known."

"That's good. I don't want to be constrained again. By the way, let me put this memorial away." After saying that, Li Kun put the memorial in his hand on the table and changed the topic, "How are the arrangements for the ceremony to worship the heaven? "

Eunuch Wei said again: "Everything is ready. We just need to wait for the Rouluo chieftain to arrive before we can proceed."

Li Kun nodded, and then said something: "I want to canonize Zao Gong as a god. Have you informed everyone about this?"

Eunuch Wei replied: "Several worshipers have said that they want to report to the Mingshi Sect and let people from the Mingshi Sect come to watch the ceremony."

"That's good. You can't neglect the god too much. The god has shown me the kindness to rebuild, so don't neglect it," Li Kun said, sighing, "Unfortunately, the queen mother and Zong Zheng did not agree to give me the gift of reincarnation during the heaven-sacrifice ceremony. Canonize a god, otherwise you don’t have to worry about these things.”

These words were of great importance to the state, and private matters were the emperor's private affairs. Although Eunuch Wei had a deep relationship with the emperor, it was not convenient for him to comment on them easily, so he bowed his head and remained silent.

Li Kun said a few words and then stopped. He returned to the table and read the memorial again, but he frowned as he read it.

"The memorial on Lingnan Road is getting weirder and weirder. Everyone is unanimous and they have mobilized so much power. It is strange that they can't find the remnants of the White Lotus Demon Sect. Logically speaking, even if the bandit leader cannot be caught, he should be able to find it. One or two." As he spoke, he looked up at Eunuch Wei.

"The old slave has also received the information from there, and there is no mention of the whereabouts of the remnants of the demonic path." Eunuch Wei responded like this. He was also very surprised about this. He was starting to investigate. Before the results were obtained, he certainly could not You should not inform the emperor easily if you make unreasonable opinions, because a single thought of the emperor may cause a series of consequences.

"Actually, I feel that the entire officialdom of Lingnan Road has been quite strange recently. I am well aware of their methods. There are often people asking for money from officials. Not to mention the remnants of the evil way. Even if there are no remnants, they will still find them. There are some remnants, but in the past few years, they seem to have changed their temperament. Not only do they no longer live in poverty and run for official positions in the imperial court, but they all seem to be sitting down and taking root and working there down-to-earth. "

Having said this, Li Kun smiled to himself: "This is also ironic. Officials work with peace of mind, but I am suspicious."

Eunuch Wei hurriedly came to the rescue and said, "The worries of officials are also human nature. After all, it is impossible for everyone to be like Scholar Qiu."

The conversation between the master and the servant lasted for a while, and Li Kun once again devoted himself to reviewing the memorial. At the same time, news about the north and the south also spread inside and outside the court.

The news from the north is a follow-up to the last time the envoys were placed to force out the rebels. It was said that the imperial envoys were sent there to remove their posts and take action. They then appeased the grassland herdsmen and announced the imperial court's intention, turning to what Qiu Yan said. The memorial strategy is presented and manpower is being arranged.

However, as soon as the news was revealed, the Sanshui tribe and other tribes in the North actually responded proactively, saying that they were willing to cooperate, so that a rebellion that might have spread far and wide was eliminated with the help of Qiu Yan's name.

The news from the south is also related to Qiu Yan and the foreign races. It is also related to the security of Darui's border. It is really news that the Marsh people's coalition army has collapsed.

"Qiu Yan was so popular that I thought he would stop after leaving the capital, but the result was even worse. From the south to the north, the grassland people and the swamp people all calmed down the troubles because of this name."

"It's not simple. The emperor has no intention of being jealous of his achievements. From this point of view, this person's future is indeed unlimited."

"I wonder what will happen if this person returns to the capital."

…

Amid the heated discussions about Qiu Yan from all walks of life in the capital, seven days later, they ushered in the prisoner presentation ceremony. On that day, the capital was crowded with people. Both officials, civilians and soldiers had long heard about the great victory of the imperial court in the northern Xinjiang and the expansion of territory. They are all proud of you, and they are very proud and proud.

Amid great expectations, the Rouluo people and prisoners from several major tribes entered through the city gate, and the scene was extremely lively.

Immediately following was the emperor's ceremony to offer sacrifices to heaven.

The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs.

For several days, the capital was abuzz with excitement, immersed in joy and excitement, until the mood came to an end, and another grand ceremony with the emperor's participation was launched——

Ceremony of Conferring Gods! (To be continued...)

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