If we want to rank the development speed of all Dahan provinces, there is no doubt that Hunan Dao will be the first. The reason is also very simple. The foundation is relatively weak. After effective governance, the progress made will naturally be huge.
For thousands of years, Hunan cannot be described as a pure "Chu barbarian" land. The core area along the Xiangjiang River, with Tan and Heng prefectures as the center, is also a treasure land with fertile land and abundant products.
At the same time, it also enjoyed the benefits of several northern cultural and economic migrations to the south. In the process of exchanges and contacts with the Central Plains, it also formed its own cultural foundation. In the most recent stage, during the Macu period, like other southern separatist countries,
, the land of Xiangtan has experienced a great development worth writing about.
When Ma Xifan was able to create the "Eighteen Bachelors of Tiance Mansion", no matter how good it was, it could reflect some of the development of Hunan. However, due to the Jianghuai and Wuyue side, the light was too dazzling, and the Ma family's descendants too
Unfortunately, Hunan was devastated by internal strife and external wars, and in the minds of many people, Hunan is still that dilapidated and remote place.
It has economic potential and a cultural foundation. Therefore, after entering the Han Dynasty, the main factor restricting the development of Hunan was only the population. This is also something that Hunan provincial government officials have been working hard for so many years.
The imperial court collected the money in the eighth year of Qianyou's reign, and it has been eight years now. In these eight years, the biggest change has been the growth of the population, from the initial population of 500,000 to the current registered household registration of more than 100,000 people.
One million has directly doubled. This is an annual growth rate of close to 10%, which is extremely exaggerated.
Of course, this is not purely based on natural growth. We must also thank the former chief executive Zan Jurun. After he took office, he was conscientious, diligent, and dedicated to leading the people of Sanxiang to seek development.
From the beginning, we understood the importance of Dingkou. After the social order was stabilized, we began to check out the hidden households. At the same time, we formulated policies to recruit refugees and attract people from all walks of life to immigrate. The imperial court pacified Shu, and continued to list and seek the imperial court's consent.
With the Sichuan people filling in Hunan, this alone added 150,000 to 60,000 people. Coupled with the incorporation of Miao and Yao barbarians, as well as the stimulation of the nurturing policy, Hunan's population growth naturally "took off".
Even though this result is slightly inferior to the population of the three prefectures originally belonging to Nanping, it cannot deny the achievements in this area. Population is an important criterion for the Han Dynasty to evaluate state and county chiefs. In Hunan, therefore
There are dozens of officials who have been promoted.
Previously, in order to encourage childbirth and reduce the pressure on people to raise children, Zan Jurun specially contributed funds from the public treasury as rewards. At the same time, he risked his face and submitted a petition to Emperor Liu, requesting the imperial court for funding support. Although it was impossible to ask for and approve, but
The number of times has been too many. Considering that it is not easy for him to clean up the stall in Hunan, he will give him some help.
Speaking of which, in this kind of exchanges, Hunan became the most closely connected with the imperial court. In the year or two after the Ping of Shu, as long as the central government received Zan Jurun's memorial, some officials could not help but
Just kidding, guess what Zan Shijun asked for...
In today's era, talents are the primary productive force. When the growth of population is satisfied, progress in other aspects can be imagined. Firstly, enjoy the beauty of mountains and forests, secondly, benefit from rivers and lakes, and then promote reclamation and encourage trade.
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Three years later, although there is still no food and clothing, it is thriving. Five years later, public security is good, and the government is well-functioning. Eight years later, for the current Hunan people, it can be called "moderately prosperous", and
It was time to feed back the imperial court. Pan Meiping went to Lingnan, half of the money and food, and 70% of Dingfu were supplied by Hunan.
On the basis of encouraging teachers to farm mulberry trees, clearing roads and dredging canals, and building water conservancy projects, Zan Jurun also discovered another source of wealth, which is the mining and smelting of minerals. Especially in Chenzhou in the south, precious metals such as gold and silver mines have been obtained
With vigorous mining and smelting, there are three larger silver pits in Chenzhou. Today, Hunan's annual tribute to the court of silver reaches 15,000 taels, which cannot be said to be less.
In addition to the economy and people's livelihood, cultural undertakings have also been restored. This land has sufficient cultural inheritance. Even in the one or two years when finances were most constrained, Zan Jurun would use a portion of the government's funds every year to support schools and support
student.
A group of Hunan scholars headed by Shi Wende, the envoy of Xuanwei, together with some literary talents from Sichuan and Sichuan who moved to Tanzhou, jointly promoted the cultural development of Sanxiang. When the Han Dynasty ushered in unification and entered the Kaibao era, in Zanjurun
With the support of the Communist Party of China, Shi Wende gathered a group of scribes and jointly compiled a book describing the political, military, humanities, customs and other historical and social aspects of Hunan since the late Tang Dynasty. It was named "Huxiang Chronicles" and was used in the treasure opening ceremony.
At that time, he presented it together with the tribute items, which was appreciated by Emperor Liu.
It can be said that under the governance of Zan Jurun, the land of Hunan and Hunan once again ushered in great development. Regrettably, Zan Jurun was transferred away and went to Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Now he is the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, which can be regarded as the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang.
Got promoted.
However, for the people of Hunan, it was a great loss. It is said that on the day Zan Jurun boarded the ship and left, thousands of people tried to stay, and the people in Changsha were deserted and rushed to say goodbye to the banks of the Xiangjiang River. It may be an exaggeration, but the people were very fond of Zan Jurun.
But the feeling of reluctance is real. In order to commemorate him, a canal that leads to Liuyang River was specially renamed Zangong Canal.
He has governed Hunan for more than eight years. In addition to leaving an outstanding political performance, he also has such a reputation, which is also extraordinary. Strictly speaking, in terms of political performance, among all the local governors in the Han Dynasty, Zan ranked second in Runbao.
, but because Hunan’s status in the Han Dynasty is really not high, even if it has made real achievements, it is not enough to attract attention.
In the first year of Kaibao's reign, the city of Changsha was no longer as dilapidated as it was before. The wounds suffered from the war had long since been repaired, and the population had returned to more than 5,000 households. You must know that in the early years, in order to restore development, Zan Jurun pushed all the people away.
They went out to cultivate land, and the city's population once dropped to less than 2,000...
In the official office, Zan Shijun left and Bian Shijun was welcomed. Now, it was Bian Guichen's turn to take over Huxiang and lead the people of Sanxiang to move forward. Bian Guichen was in the political arena of the Han Dynasty in the early years of Qianyou.
, is still very active. He has served as a royal censor and is in charge of the supervision system. He has spoken out many times, and his words must be reasonable and to the point, and he is very respected by Liu Chengyou.
However, due to the subsequent targeting of Wude Si, Emperor Liu was eventually offended and was appointed as the inspector of Huaixi Road. During his tenure, he strictly enforced law and discipline and eliminated traitors. Later, he was transferred to Jinghu Road and changed to Jiangling Prefecture.
, and now he has become the chief of Jinghu South Road.