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"Didn't His Majesty send Xiao Jiyuan to you? There is nothing he can do?" Seeing Liu Xin's worried look, Liu Xu asked casually.
Upon hearing the question, Liu Xin immediately shook her head and said: "Xiao Jiyuan is very capable, but it is difficult for a clever woman to make noodle soup cakes, let alone..."
Xiao Jiyuan was Xiao Siwen's disciple. He was simple and good at governance. He was the most outstanding talent among Xiao's children. He was also the only person recommended by Xiao Siwen. Even the prince valued him very much. He had been serving as a general in the East Palace until now.
The feudal state of Rao Le country, Emperor Liu ordered his officials to select capable personnel and go north to Rao Le to build a feudal country and defend the border. In order to support Rao Le country and to take care of his fourteenth brother, the prince Liu Yang "reluctantly gave up his love" and transferred Xiao Jiyuan from the East Palace to
Rao Leguo helps.
Although Liu Xin is only about the same age as Liu Wenyuan, and although he has developed a low-key and tolerant character since he was a child, it does not mean that he is not smart, and he is even very sensitive. He accepted the prince's kindness, but to say thank you, maybe
It just floats on the surface.
In Liu Xin's view, Xiao Jiyuan's status as a Khitan was indeed helpful to him in governing Rao Le, especially in appeasing the Hu people in the territory. He had a natural advantage (more than 70% of Rao Le's current population is composed of Hu people,
Including Khitan, Xi Ren, Shi Wei, etc.). However, this is not the most important. The key is that Xiao Jiyuan in Raole, just like Anton's Ma Huaiyu before, Fu Zhaoyuan, has "other" missions.
Liu Xu was able to drive Fu Zhaoyuan out of Anton and rush back to the court through restructuring, but Liu Xin did not have the confidence. Seeing Liu Xin hesitant to speak, Liu Xu chuckled and said: "Fourteenth brother, Anton, Rao
In a place like Le, the conditions are difficult and the environment is harsh. I have been working hard for nearly 20 years. My biggest emotion is that it is not easy to save people, and the most important thing is to keep people safe when they come from far away.
Population is the foundation of a country. If there is no population, there will be precious mountains that cannot be mined, and fertile soil that cannot be utilized. I am not afraid of the bitter cold in Anton, let alone the barbarians on all sides. I am afraid that the population will not be abundant..."
Hearing what Liu Xu said, Liu Xin suddenly became energetic. She picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, saying: "What the elder brother said is true! This is also what troubles me the most and what is the most embarrassing thing for Rao Le at the moment.
To be honest, brother, before I even arrived in Raole, people were already migrating out of the country. Even after I came to the country, they still didn’t stop. It was just because the cold winter was coming and it was inconvenient to travel and emigrate. However, it is difficult to be optimistic about the situation after the spring of next year.
If we don't try to retain people, it won't be long before our country, Raole, will be empty..."
"That's not the case!" Liu Xu shook his head again, rarely analyzing "rationally": "Raole's land has the most abundant pastures around it, and Yuli breeds livestock. Just because of this, there will always be people who stay.
of.
Today's emigration is just a mediocre and reckless behavior of ordinary people. When they wake up, those who should come back will eventually come back.
What you need to do most right now is to appease people's hearts and establish your prestige in the minds of Rao Le's subjects..."
Liu Xin nodded repeatedly and then asked: "I'm just about to ask my brother for advice!"
Liu Xu couldn't help but cough a few more times. Geng Jixun, who was sitting with him, could not help but look cold and said to Liu Xin: "King Rao Le, your Majesty is not feeling well and needs to rest urgently. If you have anything to say, let's discuss it another day!
"
This sentence made Liu Xin extremely embarrassed, especially after seeing Liu Xu's morbid expression. Seeing this, Liu Xu smiled softly and said: "It doesn't matter, my fourteenth brother is here from afar, I am very happy, I
When brothers are talking to each other, Brother Xun, please don’t interrupt!"
"Yes!" Geng Jixun stood up, bowed respectfully, then sat down and listened silently.
Seeing this monarch and his ministers, seeing Liu Xu's performance, even when he was ill, his aura of being a king was heart-wrenching. In a few words, he convinced Geng Jixun, who seemed not so easy to get along with. Liu Xin was secretly envious in her heart.
, compared to this, I really look like a toddler...
Liu Xu slowed down, pondered for a while, and then said: "The people, regardless of Hu or Han, are all seeking benefits and favors. If you want quick results, you have to promise benefits! Take me, Anton, for example.
At that time, in order to attract people, they were allowed to live with five guans per person. If you add in the investment in houses, seeds, farm tools, and cattle, each old man who moved in would cost ten guans, which was worth a lot of money.
, almost emptied Anton's finances. Half of the support given by the court at that time was used by me for immigration..."
After listening to Liu Xu's introduction, Liu Xin's expression changed from excitement to sadness. Due to politeness, she did not interrupt Liu Xu. After he finished speaking, she said a little depressed: "Brother, I'm not as happy as you Anton. I really can't take it anymore."
Not much money can be spent to appease people's hearts. The support from His Majesty and the imperial court can barely keep the administration running. In order to support me, King Raole, my mother sold all her savings of more than 20 years. Now,
In Xingguo, it was just plain clothes and wooden hairpins..."
Liu Xin's words highlight the poverty, shabbiness and desolation of a person. Of course, the current happiness is really nothing but poverty.
Unlike his brothers, Liu Xin had not long since established his own government and had no time or opportunity to save some wealth.
Naturally, it is impossible to bring a large amount of property to the country like Laojiu Liu Shu, not to mention money, food, cloth, and silk. Just the population alone has more than 30,000 servants, retinues, craftsmen, and tenant farmers "following" them, and there are even some of them.
Scholars, monks, Taoist priests, not to mention the three thousand armored soldiers.
As for the support from the imperial court, it is of some symbolic significance, which is considered positive to others, but you have to keep it. As for the money, food and materials, it is not as good as Emperor Liu's internal funds, allocated by the young government. After all, the feudal state has been established, and it is not as good as
Anton's support at all costs was obviously no longer possible, and it went against the original intention of enfeoffing the country.
Firstly, there was no accumulated property, and secondly, there was no opportunity. Therefore, Liu Xin's Raoleguo was destined to be stunted from the beginning. Compared with Anton next door, it pales in comparison. If you want to develop well, you have to rely on yourself.
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Thinking of Rao Le's predicament, Liu Xin almost had his depression written on his face, raised his glass again, drank deeply, and said to Liu Xu with envy: "My eldest brother is still very talented and admirable. He managed Anton so well."
Prosperity, harmony above and below, and a bright future..."
Liu Xu smiled reservedly and was about to answer when Liu Wenyuan walked in and cooled down the lobby under the fire. Seeing Liu Wenyuan, Liu Xu's pale face showed a hint of joy and waved to him, saying: "Wenyuan,
Come and pay homage to your fourteenth uncle, and then take a seat at the table!"
"yes!"
Liu Wenyuan looked at Liu Xin, and Liu Xin also looked at Liu Wenyuan. In terms of age, Liu Xin was one year younger than this nephew. However, there was not much embarrassment about the seniority, but the unfamiliarity was obvious. After all, the uncle and nephew used to
It was just a casual acquaintance who met each other at a palace banquet, soberly speaking.
"You just said that Anton was harmonious. No, your nephew just settled a discord!" Liu Xu pointed at Liu Wenyuan and said to Liu Xin.
Then he asked Liu Wenyuan: "Is a small riot worthy of your going to war and going into battle yourself?"
Liu Wenyuan withdrew his gaze from Liu Xin, took a sip of hot wine, and then said: "Not long after the establishment of the feudal state of Anton, the chaos in Meituo Prefecture was a provocation to Anton and must be severely suppressed!"
"Have you packed it up?" Liu Xu asked again.
Liu Wenyuan paused and told the truth: "Before the troops led by Zai'er arrived, the officials and people of Meituo Prefecture had defeated him and fled back to the mountains and forests."
Liu Xu: "I heard that you killed more than a thousand local barbarians. What were your considerations? To save your face and vent your anger? Or to take revenge?"
"Revenge!" Liu Wenyuan answered directly without any concealment.
Liu Xu sighed and said in a reminding tone: "Your move shocked the whole Anton! Everyone said that you, the prince, are the second to Tian Qinqi..."
"Compared with General Tian, I am far inferior!" Liu Wenyuan said: "This situation is different. Destroying my town and killing my people is no different from rebellion. These barbarians must be taught a profound lesson, otherwise Anton will be uneasy.
For the long-term peace and stability of Anton, what does this mere reputation mean?"
Hearing what Liu Wenyuan said, Liu Xu was noncommittal, but there was a little satisfaction in his dark eyes. He didn't ask any more questions and stretched out his hand: "Drink!"
"Fourteenth brother, this banquet is your wedding wine. You are a distinguished guest. How about bringing it to my son to wash his hands and celebrate his success?" Liu Xu looked at Liu Xin again.