Although the current situation in Guangnan is caused by many factors, it is mainly caused by historical issues. The Liu family of Nanyue finally established a long-term rule in Guangdong and Guangdong. The influence accumulated over decades cannot be simply eliminated. .
The imperial court's control of Guangdong and Guangxi was partly thanks to the misbehavior and brutal rule of Liu Sheng and Liu Yun's father and son during their reign, which made it much easier for the Han court to take over.
The imperial court only did things to bring order out of chaos, get rid of all matters that were not in line with "benevolent government", govern according to customs, relieve the people's burdens, and rest with the people, so that they could win the hearts of the people and easily establish rule.
However, it is easy to obtain but difficult to maintain. In this place with the sea to the south and the mountains to the north and the emperor far away, it does take more time and more effort to establish a solid rule.
In this regard, the imperial court did spend a lot of energy, including the selection and appointment of officials, and even the situation of the barbarians was taken into consideration.
But even so, it is impossible to take care of everything and cover everything. In addition to the local barbarians who were dissatisfied with the king and rebelled repeatedly, there were also the nobles and bureaucrats who were originally under the rule of Nanyue. These vested interests were also one of the hidden dangers of Guangnan's unrest.
After the imperial court defeated Nanyue, in order to maintain local stability, it did adopt some appeasement policies, such as retaining southern Guangdong officials. However, this retention was also selective. Not just any cat or dog could get the appointment and make a document, and then quickly change As a Han official, coupled with the large number of eunuchs and bureaucrats in the Weibo Dynasty, they were basically excluded.
Because the counties in southern Guangdong were too densely built, with many states and counties but few household registrations, the redundancy of officials and personnel was far beyond the average level of the Han Dynasty, and even worse than that of the early imperial court.
In view of this, Emperor Liu issued an edict and carried out drastic reforms. After measuring geography and re-districting, he carried out a large-scale reduction of prefectures and merging counties, just like what he had done in Hunan.
For example, the new Qiongzhou was under the jurisdiction of Dan, Ya, Zhen, and Wan'an. Sixteen prefectures and forty-nine counties were abolished one after another. The official system of Guangdong and Guangxi was immediately slimmed down.
In this way, although it saved the court and facilitated the people, it also meant that while some officials were retained, several times more people were dismissed from office.
Few people who have been deprived of their power status can think clearly, and there will always be resentment in their hearts. Not to mention resistance, there is always a rejection mentality towards the rule of the imperial court.
Even if he is retained, it is not necessarily true to say how grateful the imperial court is. At least, being an official in the Han Dynasty and being an official in Southern Guangdong are two different concepts. Changing the imperial court means changing the sky above your head.
Generally speaking, the Han Dynasty court under Emperor Liu's rule was still strict in officialdom and had relatively high requirements for officials. It was not easy for the original people in power in southern Guangdong to adapt.
During the Liu Yuan era, although the government was in chaos, many people were killed, and a eunuch was appointed to rule the country, it could not be said that it was all bad for those bureaucrats.
At least, in many cases, it is easier for them to have a weak king in power, and a chaotic situation is also convenient for fishing in troubled waters. As for those who suffer, it is often the common people, not the powerful.
For those noble bureaucrats in southern Guangdong, small favors cannot cover up the gap between before and after, and cannot make up for the actual losses they suffered.
When officials become white and nobles become civilians, it is inevitable to breed resentment. If resentment is accumulated for a long time, it will be reflected in the situation in Guangdong and Guangxi, which will become unstable and uneasy.
In the past ten years, various problems have arisen in Guangdong and Guangxi, such as rebellion, civil unrest, and barbarism. Among them, Emperor Liu would not believe it if those frustrated and out-of-power people were not secretly adding fuel to the flames and holding back the imperial court.
Although those people were insignificant to the imperial court, they were still quite influential in Guangdong and Guangxi. The more remote and remote the country, the more so.
However, under the general trend, some twists and turns could not influence the overall situation at all, nor could they shake the rule established by the imperial court over Guangdong and Guangxi. It was just the helpless struggle of a frustrated person.
In the ten years after Pingnan, the imperial court did not carry out any too detailed sorting out of Guangdong and Guangxi. It only adhered to the policy of suppressing and pacifying those aspects that hindered the harmony of Guangdong and Guangxi, aiming to maintain basic rule. Take care of minor ailments and illnesses.
In recent years, the biggest move carried out in Guangdong and Guangxi has been to ban those obscene temples and evil spirits all over the territory. This has also caused some backlash. Many local ignorant people have been deceived and caused riots. However, they have all been suppressed. Calm down easily.
Over the past ten years, the imperial court has almost digested the situation in Guangdong and Guangxi, and its local rule has gradually become more stable. Times changed, and when the Han Dynasty changed its national policy and shifted its strategy and began to focus on internal governance, the problems of Guangdong and Guangxi became more prominent and became a key target of the imperial court.
After all, Guangdong and Guangxi cannot be viewed completely from the perspective of remote mountains and remote areas, especially the Guangnan Dongdao area centered on Guangzhou, which can also be called a prosperous place in the Han Dynasty.
When Panyu was in power in Nanyue, it was already the economic center of Lingnan. After being returned to the imperial court, it quickly rejuvenated from the depression of the Liu Yuan period. The progress of maritime affairs and the rapid development of maritime trade also fully exploded its potential. It has become a prosperous place with convergence from all directions and thousands of businessmen gathered.
The establishment of the Guangzhou Shipping Department is a landmark decision and also represents the importance the court attaches to the development of Guangzhou. The City Ship Envoy was rated as a fourth-level official, with great power and wealth. It was also the only institution of the Han Dynasty that radiated throughout Southeast Asia. It was one of the starting points of the Maritime Silk Road and the first window of the Han Dynasty to Southeast Asia.
After taking all factors into consideration, under the imperial government's focus on domestic development, it is natural that the Guangdong and Guangxi regions will not be allowed to become as unstable as in the past.
When governing Guangdong and Guangxi, the court's selection was also from top to bottom, starting with the selection of military and political officials. In the ten years since Kaibao began, the imperial court has made frequent adjustments to senior officials from Guangdong and Guangxi.
Zhong Mo was transferred to the chief envoy of Guangnan East Road, Fan Min, who had made great achievements in governing Yongzhou, was appointed to be the inspector-general, Tian Qinzuo, who had killed the local natives in Annan and was frightened, was appointed to be the chief envoy of the capital, and Chu Zhaofu was transferred to the chief envoy of Guangxi.
It can be said that all the elite soldiers and generals have been deployed to Guangdong and Guangxi. This is also the most important thing the court has paid attention to in more than ten years. This time, Qin Zaixiong plans to send Qin Zaixiong to Guangxi to lead troops.
"With your qualifications and merits, even if you mention it again, it is understandable to be promoted to Beijing or other important places to take on heavier responsibilities!" In the palace, Emperor Liu looked at Qin Zaixiong and said: "It's just that in Guangdong and Guangxi these years, It is indeed not very peaceful, especially in Guangxi. The situation is serious. In the past eleven years, there have been dozens of large and small turmoils, and there have been thirteen rebellions involving more than a thousand people. It can be described as unrest!
The imperial court sent you to Guangxi precisely because it hopes that with the prestige and outstanding abilities you have accumulated over the years, you can assume the responsibility of protecting the country and the people. Guangxi is remote, impoverished, and stubborn and difficult to treat. I don’t think you’re having trouble! "
After listening to Emperor Liu's words, Qin Zaixiong immediately responded with righteousness: "Your Majesty is serious! I have never given up and entrusted you with a heavy responsibility. I only feel honored to do so. Why do I have to say that I am suffering! Compared with this, I hate the useless land and the inability to be used. The imperial court cannot be fully loyal to His Majesty!"
"I am touched by your awakening!" After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu smiled, obviously very satisfied with Qin Zaixiong's attitude.
Qin Zaixiong: "When I was in Changsha, I also heard about the situation in Guangdong and Guangxi, and I deeply hated those traitors who disobeyed the king, rebelled against the imperial court, and refused to change despite repeated admonitions.
Just now in the political hall, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Xianggong Zhao also gave their ministers face-to-face instructions. After I take office, I will do my best to eliminate stubborn enemies and protect public order. Those thieves, if the court does not want their favor, I will eradicate them completely! "
After hearing his statement, Emperor Liu couldn't help but nod, stroked his beard with satisfaction, and gave a smile of approval: "Okay! His ambition is commendable, so he can do it boldly and confidently. The imperial court will give him full support!"
"For Guangdong and Guangxi, the imperial court will launch some large-scale rectifications to eliminate all those who are hypocritical and have ulterior motives, and restore peace to the people of Guangdong and Guangxi!" Emperor Liu continued:
"After you take office, you should cooperate well with Chu Zhaofu and complement each other. The situation in Guangxi is more complicated than that in Guangdong, and you need to be more attentive.
Don't be burdened, I'm not afraid of any trouble, just do it boldly! In short, I want Guangdong and Guangxi to become a stable Guangdong and Guangxi under the rule of the imperial court! "
"Yes!" Qin Zaixiong stood up and solemnly accepted the order.
With Emperor Liu's character and the habits he has developed over the years, it is naturally impossible to allow dissent within the empire, especially with such a huge abnormal situation in Guangdong and Guangxi.
In the past, because the mountains were high and the emperor was far away, certain compromises were adopted and no thorough clean-up was carried out. Now that we have freed up our hands, it is naturally impossible to continue to let it go.
At first, the emigration of powerful people caused turmoil throughout the southeast, and even the Liangjiang turmoil and the Wuyue Rebellion broke out successively. Under those circumstances, Emperor Liu suppressed it with overwhelming force and resolutely implemented the policy. Now, his attitude toward Guangdong and Guangxi is natural. There will be no weakness at all.
Of course, with the current situation, we are not afraid that Guangdong and Guangxi will really cause any big trouble. This is the confidence of the imperial court. Before, I just didn't make up my mind and free my hands. But as long as I free my hands, all the monsters and monsters will have to succumb to the autocratic iron fist of the big man.
