"Then His Highness's plan to cure Ba is a century-old plan." Zhang Fei sighed at the side.
"Of course it's a century-old plan. It's very difficult to turn the barbarian land into a land familiar to the Han people in a short period of time."
The Ba people were continuously conquered by the Han people for hundreds of years.
From the beginning of the country of Ba to the current land of Sanba, now even its own armed forces have been eradicated, and they can only be forced to become obedient Han people.
But now Liu Chan only controls Badi by force. There is still a way to go before he can completely control Badi.
"My father-in-law, do you think this place can be used as a manor?"
The two of them had reached the halfway point of Langshan Mountain. Looking down from this point of view, between the intersection of Langshan Mountain and an unknown hill, there was a long and narrow flat land, and there was even a non-turbulent water flowing through it. .
It's just this flat land, covered with trees, lush and endless as far as the eye can see.
There are also one or two small raised rocky mountains, which are obviously obstacles.
"The place is a good place, it's big enough, it has water, and it's deep. If the gate of the manor stands in the valley, this manor will definitely be easy to defend but difficult to attack, but"
Zhang Fei first praised Liu Chan's location selection, but after a sudden turn, he chuckled, covered the messy beard under his chin with his hand, and smiled without saying a word.
"My father-in-law said it's okay, how can I still blame him?" What is Zhang Fei pretending to do in front of me, my son-in-law?
"Since His Highness has said so, I, Zhang, will also say it bluntly. This place is a good place, but it has one shortcoming, which is very fatal. It is overgrown with trees. If we want to turn this place into a manor, I am afraid it will cost a lot. Manpower and material resources.”
In a manor, there can be fruit trees and woods, but you can’t have them all be fruit trees and woods, right?
The fruits can be tasted and even sold for money, but can the people in the manor be satisfied with the fruits?
As for the woods, this is even more true. Even if all precious trees are planted, the short-term economic benefits will not be high.
People are like iron rice and steel. People are here to eat, not to eat wood.
Only when the food rations are satisfied can the manor continue to stand. If there is more food and grass, it can continue to expand and develop the manor into a fort, and then into a real city.
But this first step, becoming self-sufficient, is not easy.
"When we can burn these wood with fire, it will naturally become fertile farmland."
Ma Di said on the side: "Isn't this the farming method here? Slash and burn farming?"
"The wood is burned, but the roots are still there. Moreover, the difficulty of cultivating this area is several times more difficult than that of the plains. Moreover, the fertility is acceptable in the first year, but not in the second year, and the third year is the worst. , The land will not mature until it has been cultivated for three years, but who will supply the food and grass for the first three years?"
Self-sufficient?
For at least the first three years, the manor was unable to support itself.
And to develop, it takes countless manpower.
"His Highness's idea is good, but at this moment, it is a bit difficult to implement."
Liu Chan smiled softly and said: "Everything is difficult at the beginning, but if you are not willing to even start, this Badi will never be governed well. It requires manpower and material resources, and Badi is not short of these now. Manpower, people How many slaves are there? Before the mines were found, they were allowed to build manors and reclaim wasteland. As for grain and grass, the grain and grass seized these days should be enough to feed a hundred thousand people for several years."
Liu Chan's meaning is very clear. It will be difficult to implement this policy, but we cannot retreat and stop doing it just because of the difficulty.
people?
have!
forage?
There are also.
As for where the food and grass came from, it was very simple. They were stolen from the tribe.
Tribes generally have a lot of food stored in them. After the stronghold is destroyed, these food and grass will naturally belong to the Han army.
This man's gold coins were exploded when he first came here.
In addition, many people were killed and many people were sold as slaves. In this Badi, due to the sharp decrease in population, food was not a problem.
"I am just reminding His Highness that I am old and His Highness can take care of these matters."
Zhang Fei really didn't care about these things.
He guarded Langzhong on Liu Bei's orders.
One is to intimidate Badi.
The second is central adjustment, ready to support Jiangzhou, Hanzhong, Chengdu, and even Jingzhou at any time.
Now with the arrival of Liu Chan, the importance of Langzhong is no longer what it used to be.
To intimidate Badi?
Now that Badi has been wiped out by Liu Chan three times, there is no need to be on guard at all.
As for the role of central adjustment, only Hanzhong needs support.
The purpose of rushing to Jiangzhou's aid was to defend against Jiangdong. Now, all the rats from Jiangdong have been beaten to a pulp by His Highness. Jiangling can't even threaten Jiangxia. It can only threaten Jiangxia, and it's even harder to threaten Jiangzhou.
As for Chengdu.
Now that the national affairs of the Han Dynasty are gradually rising, there is no need to worry in Chengdu.
In other words, it is not interesting for him, Zhang Fei, to stay here.
For example, when Guan Yu stayed in Wancheng, he at least still had the thought of attacking Yingchuan County.
He doesn't think about anything here.
"After this battle, there is no war in Badi. I am also preparing to return to Chengdu to accompany Your Majesty."
Liu Bei's body was getting weaker and there were frequent reports of illness. Zhang Fei also wanted to stay close to his eldest brother for a few more days.
certainly
In addition to this idea, he had another layer of planning.
Now in Chengdu, the old brothers and the others are not there.
Naturally, he wanted to stay in Chengdu to prevent those people from snatching away his old brother's things.
When his daughter was pregnant, he naturally wanted to stay with her and get close to her grandson.
Unlike Guan Yu, Zhang Fei didn't have any lofty ambitions. What he pretended to be the most was Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Liu Bei's successor Liu Chan.
Now there is another grandson who is about to be born.
He couldn't stay in Langzhong for a moment longer.
"There is no father-in-law in charge of this place in Langzhong. I'm afraid it will unsettle people's hearts!"
When Zhang Fei was about to leave, his father-in-law, Liu Gongsi, naturally wanted to stay.
"Don't make such nonsense with me. After this battle in Badi, there will be no war. With His Highness here, Badi will have no worries."
Liu Chan smiled softly and said, "It's just that I won't stay in Badi for a long time."
The problem in Badi has been solved, and there is still some finishing work left. When all the work is completed, Liu Chan will naturally not stay in Badi.
At that time, the idea of the seven-surnamed Yi king to conquer the Yi people was right. If he was in Badi after Liu Chan left, it would really be possible for him to succeed.
It's a pity that the possibility of this happening now has been completely eliminated by Liu Chan.
"My father-in-law, why don't you recommend a few hard-working people to me and let one of them take over the guarding of Langzhong."
Although the importance of Langzhong is no longer what it used to be, as the hub of Yizhou, its location is still relatively important.
The person guarding Badi must firstly be completely trustworthy, and secondly, he must have some ability to complete the tasks assigned to him by Liu Chan with high quality and quantity.
Recommender?
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness, don't you have many candidates for the position of subordinate officer in the East Palace?"
Zhang Bao, Guan Xing and others?
Liu Chan shook his head.
"Anguo and the others are too junior and too young."
In terms of ability, Zhang Bao is good enough to take over.
But in terms of qualifications, there are some shortcomings.
"Aren't there many people with sufficient qualifications in His Highness's Chongwen Hall?"
"They are too old, and their abilities are quite lacking."
The great scholars recruited by the Chongwen Hall can write articles if you want them to, but they are not capable of guarding and governing a place, especially the complicated ethnic relations in Brazil County.
For example, Chang Yu has the art of prophecy and practical ability, which can be described as almost non-existent.
"Don't doubt me, father-in-law. Even if I don't ask, my father-in-law will ask you when he arrives in Chengdu."
If I, Zhang Yide, believed your nonsense, I would really be a fool.
Now that Badi has been pacified, three of the five counties are filled with cakes, and many people are waiting to share the cakes!
There are five counties in Badi, namely Bajun, Basi, Badong, Dangqu, and Fuling.
Among them, Bajun leads 4 counties, namely Jiangzhou, Linjiang, Zhi, and Dianjiang. Bajun is the center of Badi, or an anointed place. It was Chineseized early. These places are now also part of Yizhou. One war zone, Jiangzhou War Zone, the commander of the war zone was Fei Guan, who was transferred to Jiangzhou two years ago and served as the governor of Jiangzhou.
Badong County has 5 counties, namely Yong'an, Quren, Hanfeng, Nanpu and Beijing.
This is also a major war zone in Yizhou. The commander of the war zone is Li Yan, who was transferred here two years ago and serves as the governor of Yong'an.
Since these two counties already have governor-level figures, it would be difficult to get the appointment of officials in the two counties in later generations, that is, high-ranking officials.
However, in addition to these two counties, Baxi County, Danqu County, and Fuling County were all places invaded by barbarians, and they were also places where officials were lost or not replaced.
Before Liu Chan came, the Han people had influence in places such as Brazil County, Danqu County, and Fuling County because they were all located in deep mountains. They were only plain cities and towns. In addition, the officials were attrition too much and they did not have much power. Therefore, Among these three counties, many county magistrates, county magistrates and other positions are vacant.
The county magistrates and county magistrates are all vacant, and the subordinate county officials are naturally even more lacking.
Liu Chan's purpose in saying these words to Zhang Fei is indeed not pure.
He wanted the places for these vacant offices.
As for the Langzhong garrison above his head, it doesn't matter if this official position is given to others.
It is indeed difficult for Liu Chan's generals to reach this position in terms of qualifications.
What Liu Chan wants is not these positions.
Instead, he wanted to place his own East Palace subordinate officials and students from the Jiangwu Hall.
Their official careers and their wishes are waiting for Liu Chan to fulfill them!
Accordingly, Liu Chan also needs these students from the Jiangwu Hall who are loyal to him, as well as some East Palace subordinate officials with little future, to serve as local officials so that his Liu Gongsi's decrees can be implemented to the letter in the local area.
Zhang Fei thought about it and finally understood Liu Chan's request.
He is not stupid, on the contrary, sometimes he is very smart!
"If Langzhong is guarding it, there are a few people who are qualified and capable of taking this position."
Yizhou now has four war zones:
The four governors of Jiangzhou, Yong'an, Hanzhong and Lajiang led heavy troops to guard the four places.
Although Langzhong is not the governor, it is the center of Baxi County and Danqu County. It is the key area for governing Bajun. It can be said to be half of the governor's war zone.
The position is important, and those who can sit in this position must be capable.
"If His Highness wants me to recommend someone's painting, Badong Prefect Fu Kuang Fu Yuan Bi may be able to take on this important task!"
Fu Kuang?
Liu Chan suddenly had some impressions in his mind.
"Fu Yuanbi has successively served as the governor of Bajun, and now he is the governor of Badong. He knows the affairs of Bajun very well, so he can be appointed as the governor of Brazil to guard Langzhong."
In terms of qualifications, Fu Kuang is certainly enough.
However, Liu Chan was a little surprised that Zhang Fei could recommend him as assistant.
Nothing else.
Because Fu Kuang was born in Xiangyang, he can be said to be an out-and-out Jingzhou sect.
Zhang Fei is a relatively clique-y person, and he actually wants to recommend this person to this position.
"Fu Kuang may be a candidate. Does my father-in-law have other candidates?"
Not satisfied?
Zhang Fei frowned and said: "Yang Yong, Yang Zizhao, has served as the governor of Bajun. Now he is the prime minister's chief secretary, so he can take this position."
Another person from Xiangyang.
This person has a close relationship with Zhuge Liang and is a member of the same clan as Yang Yi.
Before becoming an official, Yang Yong and Yang Yi lived in Waihu next to Mianshui River and west of Caizhou. Yang Yong lived in Xiahuai and Yang Yi lived in Shanghuai.
"Yang Zizhao may be a candidate, but does my father-in-law have other candidates?"
This won’t work, and that won’t work either?
Zhang Fei was a little impatient.
"Liu Yan, Marquis of Duxiang, has a high position of virtue. He is a disciple of Zheng Xuan. He is a classmate of His Majesty. He also served as the governor of Guling County. Can he take on this important task?"
In terms of qualifications, Liu Yan certainly has enough.
But this gentleman is not a pragmatic person.
Although Liu Yan held a high official position, he did not participate in the state affairs of the Shu Han Dynasty. Instead, his ostentation was very high-profile. His carriages, horses, clothing, and food could be called luxurious. He had dozens of maids and maids, all of whom could sing, dance, and play music. Liu Yan Yan also taught them to recite the famous work "Lu Lingguang Palace Fu" by Wang Yanshou, a poet and poet of the Eastern Han Dynasty. They drank and had fun all day long, but did not do anything serious.
It can be said that you can only work hard and enjoy first place.
In the end, it was because he suspected that his woman had been slept with by Liu Chan, which led to his death.
When such a person arrives in Langzhong, he is afraid that he will have a hard time.
Zhang Fei recommended this person, and it was obvious that he was here to fool Liu Chan.
However, Liu Chan smiled and said: "This man is very good. Today, my father-in-law and I will write a letter to recommend him to the Marquis of Duxiang."
"What?"
Zhang Fei's eyes widened and he stared at Liu Chan. His expression seemed to say: No, I'm just joking, do you take it seriously?
"Badi is busy with affairs, and I'm afraid it would be inappropriate for Marquis Duxiang to come over."
Liu Chan smiled softly and said, "There is no need for others to tell us what happened in Badi."
If it weren't for the lack of qualifications of the officials in the East Palace, Liu Chan would have pushed them forward.
As for Liu Yan?
When you get to Langzhong, go drink and have fun. Your wife, Mrs. Hu, I actually have no idea. Just don’t miss my important event.
"Your Highness, what are you doing?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and was speechless.
Your Majesty, after a hundred years, the world will belong to you. As a prince, what power do you want to fight for now?
Zhang Fei didn't know that Liu Chan didn't want to waste any time or opportunity in order to revive the Han Dynasty.
Regarding the construction of Badi, Liu Chan had already made plans in his mind.
"If this land, which is thousands of miles away, can be managed well, it will greatly enhance the national strength of our Han Dynasty. Now with the efforts of tens of thousands of people in Chengdu and Jiangling, the fields in various places can be cultivated. Jiangling, Nanyang, Jingnan, Nan Zhong, Chengdu, plus Badi's farming, within a year or two, we will have national strength and be able to organize a war of 100,000 people."
What is the purpose of economic development?
It must be a war!
Restore the Han Dynasty and return the old capital!
For Liu Chan, this is not a slogan! (End of chapter)
