As Liu Bei lifted the strict requirements for alcohol bans, Chengdu began to become lively. Now, when walking on the road, you can feel a bit of the atmosphere of the big city. Of course, for Liu Yi, the so-called atmosphere of the big city is just that. The steel jungle in his previous life, let alone the current Chengdu, is Yueyang and Xiangyang built by Liu Yi. In Liu Yi's opinion, it is just that. The prosperity often comes from comparison. In this era, such a city is already considered prosperous.

The carefully built manor outside the city was occupied by Zhang Fei. In order to make up for his debts, Zhang Fei gave Liu Bei the house in the city to Liu Yi. For a house that is used to living in a comfortable and relaxed house, it is still quite uncomfortable. The bed is hard, and it is uncomfortable to play games on it, and the experience is extremely poor.

During these days, Liu Bei would summon Liu Yi every now and then, and this time he came to Cheng. He did not live for a long time, and Liu Yi had no intention of rebuilding it. He just built a few bamboo houses. When he was away, Lu Lingqi and others could be more comfortable.

The Northern Expedition finally decided to give up. Although Cao Cao died, Cao Wei deployed too many troops in Guanzhong, Luoyang and Xuchang, so he had no idea how to start, so he could only wait for the change of time. Therefore, Liu Yi's Nanzhen was basically settled. During these times, the main discussion was on the attitude towards the barbarians in the south and how to solve the problem of those rich people who used the barbarians to make trouble.

"About the Southern Barbarians, I have discussed with Kong Ming before that the barbarians surrendered and rebelled again. There are great reasons for the wealthy families in the South Central. Moreover, if the king wants to mine the Southern Central, they also need the help of these barbarians. Therefore, I have been thinking about this matter for a while." Because it was not on a formal occasion, Liu Yi did not avoid the affairs of the wealthy families in the South Central.

"Oh?" Liu Bei looked at Liu Yi after hearing this and smiled, "What are Bo Yuan's plans?"

"In fact, it's not considered a plan. Showing it with power, giving it kindness, and tempting it with profit. These three strategies are enough." Liu Yi discussed a lot with Zhuge Liang these days, and he also had a general direction for this trip to Nanzhong. As for the details, he could only see him again in Nanzhong.

"Brother Bo Yuan can explain in detail?" Fa Zheng looked at Liu Yi and said with a smile.

"Well." Liu Yi nodded and said, "It is not difficult to understand that it shows his power. At least the ethnic groups in the South Central know that the strength of our Han army is not comparable to them. As for giving it kindness, although the land in the South Central Central is not suitable for cultivation, it has abundant resources. I plan to set up several markets in the South Central Central to promote exchanges between the two sides in the form of trade, and assimilate them step by step for my use. Of course, we cannot deceive them like the first time. This is kindness, so that they can benefit from trade, which is profit. There are three points that can alleviate conflicts and assimilate South Central and develop them step by step like Jingnan."

"Bo Yuan, if it is fully developed, according to your calculations, how long will it take?" Liu Bei said with great interest, obviously interested in this topic.

"Lord, the land of Jingnan has been developing since it was obtained by our army. If it is to fully develop like Jingbei, it will take at least thirty or fifty years. This land of Nanzhong..." Liu Yi smiled bitterly and said, "It is even more behind in Jingnan. If it is like Jingnan now, it will be almost ten or eight years. But if it is fully developed, it will probably be longer. I may not be able to see that day in my lifetime."

Liu Bei stopped asking when he heard this. Although Liu Yi said it tactfully, this topic still made him feel a little sad. Liu Yi is now at his peak. If he is free from disasters and illness, living for another thirty or fifty years will not be a problem. He doesn't know whether he can see that day, but Liu Bei knows that he must not see that day.

Seeing that Liu Bei did not speak, Liu Yi also reacted. This was Liu Bei's sad thing. He said immediately: "But it is not difficult to develop to the current level of Jingnan. Moreover, our army took Nanzhong, one was to quell the barbarian rebellion, and the other was to take copper. These two points were not difficult to achieve."

Liu Bei smiled reluctantly and said, "What Bo Yuan said is for the hundred years of our great Han Dynasty. If that day really happens, our great Han Dynasty will be even more prosperous."

Seeing that Liu Bei was depressed, Zhuge Liang stopped the topic with a statement and said with a smile: "About Bo Yuan's appointment, Liang has discussed with the king and you all these days. Since he was to pick up the bronze from Nanzhong, in order to avoid inconvenience, he has established a new position as the Chief of Nanzhong to summarize the affairs of the four counties in Nanzhong. What do Bo Yuan thinks?"

The four counties in Nanzhong are the four counties of Jixian County, Zhuti County, Jianning County (Yizhou County) and Yueli County. Jianwei County is not within the scope of Nanzhong. If you look at it from the map, half of Yizhou is included in Liu Yi's command. But in fact, the population of the four counties in Nanzhong is not even as good as the population of a vassal state. Most of the population in Shu County is concentrated in the area of ​​Shu County.

But in name, Liu Yi's trip to Nanzhong this time was a powerful force and ruled the four counties. Just talking about territory, he could be regarded as a small prince along the way.

"In the past, it is better to be in the name of the Shaofu." Liu Yi shook his head and said, "If the status is too high, even if there is no soldier in his hand, it will make them alert. However, the human and material resources of the four counties need to be mobilized by me. After all, this time going to Nanzhong is nominally a collection of copper mines to solve the current urgent needs."

After all, those people really don’t take the Liu Bei regime seriously. If they really parachuted over a boss, they will probably be rejected very high.

"You can make some changes without paying attention to government affairs, but the tax burden of the government treasury and the ability to bypass the prefects of the four counties at any time and directly recruit personnel from the Nanzhong. If necessary, you have the right to appoint and remove the magistrates of each county and below." Zhuge Liang thought, Liu Yi's concerns were not unreasonable. Although he felt that with Liu Yi's ability, even if he could summarize the affairs of the four counties, Liu Yi obviously did not mean to make a quick decision in order to make peace, so he made some adjustments.

However, although some adjustments have been made, in fact, in terms of official positions, it is equivalent to allowing Liu Yi to seize the financial power and the power of personnel appointments and removals of each county. It is still a summary of the affairs of the four counties, but it has become a little more tactful. In a force, even the prefect of the county has no right to appoint and remove the magistrate of a county. Giving Liu Yi such rights is actually equivalent to entrusting the affairs of the four counties to him.

Liu Yi glanced at Zhuge Liang, thought for a while, nodded and said, "It's OK."

Originally, he was going to take his family to Nanzhong with him, but now it seems that it is difficult to bring his family with him before stability. The Southern Barbarians are the last part of the threat to Liu Bei's group. As long as this part is done, we will make every effort to prepare for the Northern Expedition.

After everyone agreed on some details, Liu Bei ordered Guan Ping to lead the troops to Jianwei garrison and ready to support Liu Yi at any time. As for Liu Yi, it was a little late. First, he had to wait for Ma Liang to come. The two were not very dangerous. Since Liu Yi decided to go, his own safety was naturally the first. Not only did he have to make himself a protective gear, but the 300 elite soldiers who were traveling with him also had to be fully armed, with inner armor and outer armor, and also a continuous-sleeved crossbow with a range of not far and only three shots. However, in short-range battles, he was even more surprised.

"Didn't you agree to take me with me when you go to Nanzhong this time?" In the evening, Lu Lingqi leaned in Liu Yi's arms, enjoying the heat, and suddenly asked.

"Well, the situation has changed a little." Liu Yi shook his head: "When I settle down there, I will send someone to take you, mother and son."

"Is there any danger?" Lu Lingqi asked softly after being silent for a moment. As a wife, she could feel that Liu Yi was different from the past.

"It's not a question, but the situation is quite complicated. It's not like I thought at the beginning, just suppressing the Southern Barbarians." Liu Yi nodded, without explaining it, and he didn't want his wife to worry.

Lu Lingqi did not answer, but turned around and hugged Liu Yi tightly.

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The leisurely days are almost over, and Ma Liang also came over after Guan Ping sent troops one month. Liu Yi's 300 elite soldiers, Guan Xing, and Zhang Bao's two kids were fully equipped. They looked more distinctive than the armor of ordinary soldiers, but in terms of defense, they were far beyond ordinary troops and their weapons were sharper.

Liu Yi was confident that he would not be afraid of such a fully armed army even if he was facing three thousand soldiers.

Liu Bei could not come forward this time, but as a friend, on the day Liu Yi went to war, Pang Tong, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Fei and even Fa Zheng were all here.

"Be careful on the way, my husband has put his luggage in the car, there are clothes replaced by his husband, books that he often read in the wooden box, and some dried fruits brought by Jingzhou are alone in a small bag." Lu Lingqi was a little nagging, but there was not much reluctance in her expression. Unlike the past, whenever she went on a war, Lu Lingqi would send Liu Yi to a place where she could not send it again. The feeling of farewell can be deeply felt.

But this time, although it was as nagging as before, it gave Liu Yi a little different feeling.

"Madam, then I'll leave." Liu Yi looked at Lu Lingqi and asked.

"Honey, go slowly."

"I'm really leaving."

"Take care, husband."

Liu Yi got on the carriage and felt a little disappointed. Is it true that the seven-year itch has come, the passion faded, and the dullness has returned to the point?

But I feel that my wife’s requests these days are more crazy and passionate than before, and it doesn’t seem like she has lost her passion? A creature like a woman is sometimes really difficult to understand.

Shaking his head, Liu Yi signaled the carriage to speed up and not let everyone wait for a long time.

"Xiao Huan, put on my armor!" Seeing Liu Yi's carriage disappear at the end of the street, Lu Lingqi took a deep breath and said to Xiao Huan.

"Madam, is it too dangerous to go to Nanzhong?" Xiao Huan said with some concern.

"Since the fifth year of Jian'an, I have been traveling to the southeast under the pursuit of Cao's army. I have never lost a single battle in all sizes." Lu Lingqi didn't explain anything, but just said calmly.

While speaking, the graceful and luxurious feeling disappeared, and replaced by a heroic spirit that rarely appears. At this moment, Lu Lingqi was like a veteran on the battlefield, and Xiao Huan couldn't help but be stunned.

"Why don't you put on my armor for me?" Lu Lingqi frowned when she put on the armor she sewned with her own hands and looked at the dazed little ring.
Chapter completed!