"You have done a good job in Kuizhou. Well, the Nanman people are the people of the border areas. The Zhechong Mansion has been set up there for two or three years, right? It seems to be somewhat effective?"
Li Po said casually.
Yuwen Huo said: "There are not many barbarians in Kuizhou. They all fled from the south. Previously, Kuizhou had two Zhechong Prefectures, which were not as good as Shu County. It had a vast territory and a large population, and seven Zhechong Prefectures.
However, it is true that there are many barbarians in Zhechong Mansion in Kuizhou. In the past two years, the veteran soldiers have returned to their fields, and more and more people have served in Zhechong Mansion, training the soldiers and talking to them...
It's just that the time is short and I can't see much. I just feel that this is a long-term solution and a good government policy for the imperial court. It should be implemented in the border areas and can be used as a supplement to suppress the army."
Li Po nodded, rode his horse forward and said with a smile: "What you said makes sense. I came from a place where the people in the border areas were strong and strong, and I am fully aware of the disadvantages of this.
People in the court also said that whether you are a government soldier or a regular army, you must know some military discipline and national laws. You cannot just want to make a living in the army. What is the difference between that and the rebel army back then?
Therefore, when Qu Tutong asked for the establishment of Zhechong Mansion to control the army, I discussed it with the court officials and they all agreed.
As a leader, it is not easy for you to think of this."
Yuwen Huo immediately bowed and beat his chest, "Your Majesty is so wise that I am not as smart as I am. I have followed your Majesty for a long time and I only know a little bit about your Majesty's thoughts."
Li Po said with a smile: "You don't have to be too humble. There are not many people in Shuofang. Even if you set up Zhechong Mansion, it won't be helpful to the military. But what I want is for you to serve the people."
It is the duty of soldiers to defend their homes and the country. I set up the Zhechong Mansion just to let the soldiers know this truth. But the people are the foundation. Without the people, everything else is just a castle in the air and a rootless tree.
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So if you can do anything for the people of Shuofang, you are not in vain as a guardian. Since you have such a heart for the people, I will help you and set up two Zhechong mansions in Shuofang. What do you think?"
After saying this, Yu Wenhuo felt warm in his heart, feeling that even though he hadn't seen him for many years, his majesty was still as heroic as before, he could explain everything clearly, and all he thought about was the common people, which made people admire him from the bottom of his heart.
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty. I think the people of Shuofang will shed tears of gratitude when they hear about it. They are willing to die for Your Majesty."
Du Chuke and Chu Suiliang, who were standing next to them, were also deeply touched when they listened to the exchange between the monarch and his ministers.
Both of them are still young, and their experience as officials by the emperor's side will inevitably have a profound impact on how they will serve as officials in the future.
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In the summer, there is a green scene outside Yanlu City, with vast fields surrounding Yanlu City. Yanlu City here is just like the villages in the hinterland of the Central Plains. The people in the city will go to farm outside the city and return to the city to live in the evening.
This year's harvest looks pretty good. If the harvest is good, it should be enough for the people in the city.
While walking, Yuwen Huo introduced the scene next to him, which was similar to what the leader inspected later.
The garrison in Yangreen City also has farmland, and the autumn harvest will be used as military rations. However, the land in Shuofang is still too barren, and the autumn harvest cannot completely replenish military supplies, and part of it must be transported from the south.
When Xu Shiji was here, his main task was to eliminate the banditry from Shuofang to Yulin, and then cooperate with Lingzhou to control the Northern Wuyuan area.
Later, the banditry gradually disappeared, and the Turkic tribes in Beiwuyuan disappeared. When Xu Shiji and his men were bored, they turned their attention to farming.
Helping the people build ditches, hundreds of wells were drilled in the fifth year of Yuanzhen alone, which solved the water problem for most people's homes and the troops stationed in Shuofang.
Later, Xu Shiji returned to Beijing to report on his duties, and Cao Fang took over the military power of Shuofang. He didn't bother to think of any new methods. He just followed Xiao and Cao and tried his best to make everyone's life here as comfortable as possible.
By the seventh year of Yuanzhen, the vicinity of Yanlv City had actually become the most suitable resting place for caravans on the north side of the Great Wall.
It's a pity that from Wuyuan City, taking Yanlv City to Jiuyuan is not as convenient as going north via Lingzhou. The road from Yanlv City to Yulin is too difficult to walk.
In other words, the location of Yangreen City is not quite right. It is suitable as a military town, but it is really difficult to do anything else.
But Yu Wenhuo felt that he was at the right time, and there would be a lot to do if he left Zhenshuofang at this time.
Because he heard that the Turks and the Tang Dynasty had reached an agreement at the alliance, and the Yulin Racecourse was about to be rebuilt.
He was someone who had stayed in Bingzhou, so he naturally knew what it was like in Mayi. The Yulin Racecourse was more suitable for grazing than Mayi. If he were to rebuild the Yulin Racecourse, then Shuofang would definitely receive strong support from the imperial court.
If manpower and material resources can keep up in the next few years, it will be enough to bring about rapid changes in this barren land. It was because of his contribution to rebuilding Yanmen that his elder brother Yu Wenxin gained the emperor's trust and recognition.
And he, Yu Wenhuo, came to Shuofang again today, which shows that it was God's will, and God gave the credit to their brothers.
With this concept in mind, Yu Wenquan was naturally very motivated, otherwise he would not have taken the initiative to propose the establishment of a Zhe Chong Mansion in Shuofang. There was a large army here, so establishing a Zhe Chong Mansion was really unnecessary.
But planning for the future is another matter.
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Li Po looked at the vast fields, but he felt that the vitality of the people in the Central Plains was really tenacious. They could take root wherever they went. Yangreen City was not a good place, but it still allowed the people to show their farming skills and turn this serious sandstorm into a great place.
The land became fertile farmland.
When it comes to enduring hardship and standing hard work, there is no race stronger than the people of the Han family. Other tribes thrive by almost all relying on robbery and plunder. Only the Han people can burst out their enthusiasm for the world from within.
It is a pity that there are not many times when people can live a peaceful and good life. Most emperors and officials talk nice, but in action they do not care about the life and death of the people...
Well, this idea that the common people are good and the officials are not things has been said by countless people since ancient times, but when the time comes, there will still be chaos when the time comes.
A country in an ideal state has never appeared in the world. Even if Li Po was a little emotional at this time, is he really a man who serves the common good? The answer is obvious...
Since ancient times, those who can benefit themselves while still thinking about it, or who are talented enough to make the people under their rule live a better life when they are in power, can be said to be a good person in power.
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In early July of the seventh year of Yuanzhen in the Tang Dynasty, the emperor left Yanlu City and entered the fortress southward, arriving at Wuyuan City.