"What Fan Qing said is true. What suggestions do you have?" Looking at Fan Zhi, Liu Chengyou asked.
Fan Zhi had obviously planned in advance, and almost without thinking, he said: "If the people have enough food, they will be safe. The key point of the minister's suggestion is only the word "grain". Hunan is in ruins, the people's livelihood is difficult, and they have no food to eat. If it is necessary to send food relief, it will be enough to win their hearts.
Last year there was a severe famine, and Zhou Xingfeng opened a warehouse. The people of Hunan were very happy, and so was the court. The effect could also be taken. If this is supplemented by the imperial government's policies, including abolishing tyranny, imposing tax exemptions, dispatching capable officials, pacifying the people, and restoring reclamation, then people's hearts will be at ease, and Hunan will quickly surrender to the imperial court! "
Fan Zhi's suggestion was not difficult to guess. All the people present could not think of anything other than these points, so they all agreed. Liu Chengyou also nodded and said: "At present, it seems that food can solve the problem better than weapons in Hunan!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Fan Zhi complimented politely.
If there is no destruction or establishment, there will be great governance after great chaos. Although Hunan was ruined by Zhou Xingfeng, it also reduced the resistance of the imperial court and could calmly establish a ruling order in the future.
"How is the food situation in the camp? Is it enough to provide relief after the war?" Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu, who obviously wanted to buy military rations.
"Return to Your Majesty!" Wei Renpu calculated for a while and reported clearly: "Before the imperial edict for the southern expedition, the imperial court sent 200,000 shi of various grains and rice to Xiangyang Village. After more than 20 days, the battle consumption and transshipment losses were eliminated. The more than 50,000 soldiers and civilians consumed about 20,000 dan. After taking Jiangling, they obtained more than 70,000 dan of grain in the warehouses.
Continuous operations were mobilized, and tens of thousands of land and water troops in Jingnan were assisted in the battle. The farther the transportation journey was, the daily consumption of food and fodder was still increasing. If there were many captives, it would be another consumption.
However, judging from the current progress of the war, it is no surprise that when the military war is over, there will still be more than 200,000 shi of grain in the southern army to consume the southern army, which will also be enough to provide relief! "
"So, there is no need for the imperial court to make other arrangements?" Liu Chengyou said with his eyebrows stretched.
Wei Renpu nodded and gave Liu Chengyou a clear signal. Xue Juzheng, the envoy of the Third Division, also said: "For the Battle of Jinghu, the imperial government's official reserves, the grain stores in Kinki and the southern states were almost exhausted. Before the summer grain was put into the warehouse, the imperial court could not adjust more grain in a short period of time.
From Hedong, Hebei and Huaibei, the journey is long, the losses are huge, and the gains outweigh the losses. Furthermore, Hunan's spring plowing this year has not been delayed. Even if the output is reduced due to the war, when the grain is mature, it will be enough to alleviate Hunan's grain shortage situation.
Therefore, Your Majesty does not need to worry too much about grain and rice! "
"You have food in your hands, so you don't have to panic!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and sighed.
After a brief pause, Liu Chengyou said: "Hunan has been devastated by war and is devastated. If we want to maintain peace and order in Hunan, after the war, we need to send officials to oversee the administration and clean up the civil affairs. Dear ministers, do you have anyone who can take charge of the overall situation in Hunan?"
After hearing the question, Li Tao immediately said: "I would like to advise you that Dr. Zan Jurun is worthy of his post! Mr. Zan is known for his conscientiousness and encouragement both outside and outside the court. He is experienced in handling matters and has the talent to guard the affairs of state. In addition, he has a gentle temperament and noble conduct, which is enough for him." Clean up Hunan and restore law and order to it!"
After hearing Li Tao's recommendation, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at him and thought about it for a moment. Although he nodded, he didn't express his position directly. The meaning in his expression seemed to be between yes and no.
The emperor's attitude made Li Tao feel inexplicably sluggish. Turning his eyes, Li Tao said again: "Your Majesty, if you want to bring Hunan under control, in addition to the good officials sent by the court, you also need to be supplemented by Hunan scholars. The former, Zhou Xingfeng, was born in a humble background, has a rough and cruel temperament He was fond of killing, and many scholars despised him. However, Zhou Xingfeng was domineering in the Marching Army Palace and only favored Li Guanxiang and his like, which even alienated the scribes.
In the land of Hunan, there is no shortage of talented directors and people with far-sightedness. If we can absorb all of them, Hunan will not be far away! "
After hearing what Li Tao said, Liu Chengyou responded: "I have this intention!"
"Then Shi Wende is still in Lizhou!" Someone suddenly mentioned.
When asked, Li Tao immediately explained: "Exactly! Back then, when the Ma brothers were fighting for the throne, Ma Xiguang came to Beijing with Shi Wende as his envoy to ask for help from your majesty. Your majesty used him as his envoy to Hunan to go south to Lizhou to promote the king of the Han Dynasty. To transform good governance, it is His Majesty’s wisdom and grace.”
"In this case, Li Qing can make arrangements for Shi Wende to continue recruiting and appeasing Hunan talented people for the imperial court." Liu Chengyou immediately ordered: "Changsha is also a place where humanities gather. Ma Xifan created the Eighteen Bachelors of Tiance Mansion back then, and he also I don’t know how many people are left now!”
"yes!"
"Have all arrangements been made for the transferred officials in Jingnan?" Liu Chengyou asked again.
"A total of 11 civil servants have been selected from the imperial court and Kinki, and they have been ordered to go south to take over the government affairs of the three states!" Li Tao replied.
"For the Ministry of Personnel, we still need to send special envoys to evaluate the former Jingnan officials. Those who are capable will be promoted and put to good use. Those who are not worthy will be dealt with immediately!" Liu Chengyou obviously recognized his efficiency. He said leisurely: "Jingnan is under the rule of the imperial court. We must eliminate the neglect and bad habits when Gao was in power, so as to establish the political style of our Han Dynasty!"
"As you command!"
"After the pacification of Jinghu, you must have considered the arrangements for the administrative systems of the two places in advance!" Liu Chengyou mentioned another matter.
In response to this, Fan Zhi responded: "Jinghu Lake is so vast that it can be divided into two. However, considering its initial layout, it can be temporarily divided into one. After the government is settled and the people are settled, and the countries in the southern pattern are eliminated, adjustments will be made. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks?"
Although it was a rhetorical question, it was obvious that Fan Zhi was still very confident in his own ideas. Judging from Liu Chengyou's reaction, he also approved it.
"In this case, the central government also needs to prepare in advance for administration, inspection, transfer and capital affairs. If you want to govern, you must first recruit talents. Jinghu is a vast land with two million people, so you must pay attention to it!" Liu Chengyou warned! road.
"yes!"
After mentioning this matter, Liu Chengyou's face completely relaxed and he looked around with a relaxed smile: "Now, the war in Lizhou has stopped, Lang and Tan have not yet descended, and the fierce battle in Yuezhou is in full swing. Our monarchs and ministers have already Let’s discuss the aftermath here! Is it too relaxing?”
Even though he said that, his expression was obviously one of taking it for granted. Guo Rong's expression became a little more relaxed, and he said calmly: "The military situation is just like this! Regarding the Hunan incident, the aftermath is more important than military attack!"
"The Liyang military newspaper mentioned that Yang Shifan's army had a Yao barbarian army?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked.
When asked, Guo Rong explained: "This Yao army belongs to the Chenzhou barbarians. There are about three thousand people. Although the armor is inferior, their combat power is not bad. The leader's name is Qin Zaixiong. It is said that he is brave and resourceful. He was captured by Zhou Xing Feng worships as a general. During the decisive battle in Liyang, he will lead his troops to surrender!"
"Barbarians..." Liu Chengyou muttered, his face regained his seriousness a little, and said: "What's going on with Fu Yantong, the barbarian chief of Xuzhou? I sent envoys to communicate with him before, but there's no news yet?"
Guo Rong said: "The envoy Wang Qianlang set out immediately after receiving the order, but there has been no result so far. Perhaps he was detained by Fu Yantong. However, in my opinion, there is no need to worry about the southern barbarians in the five states. Zhou Ni is about to be defeated. They He absolutely did not dare to be an enemy of the imperial court.
According to reports from the Military Intelligence Department, Zhou Xingfeng sent envoys to Xuzhou three times to try to persuade Fu Yantong to send troops, but there was no news. Yi Chen guessed that Fu Yantong was just waiting to see how the situation would develop! "
After listening to Guo Rong's explanation, Liu Chengyou immediately said to the prime ministers: "The governance of the Hunan barbarians also needs to come up with regulations. The degree of Chineseization of their generation is not low, and they must be aliens after all. In terms of policies, they need to be carefully handled. But there are A little bit, change the customs and cultivate the land for the people!"
"Yes!" Li Tao responded.
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou asked Guo Rong: "How did the Yao chief Qin Zaixiong and the prisoners be dealt with?"
"Temporarily detain them in Liyang and organize them to assist the army!" Guo Rong said.
"In front of the commanding army, we will escort Qin Zaixiong to a group of barbarian generals and send them to Tokyo. I want to see them!" With a sinister smile on his lips, Liu Chengyou raised his hand and waved his sleeves.
