When Liu Chang came to Bashu, he had a lot of things to deal with, not just merchants and officials, but also road issues.
There is another problem that has troubled Bashu for many years, and that is the barbarians in Bashu. Throughout the Han Dynasty, barbarian rebellions in Bashu emerged one after another. However, most of the time, their rebellions only stopped at resisting taxes, beating officials, and kidnapping pavilion chiefs.
, it is not to the extent of coercing the city and proclaiming himself king.
However, whether it is beating officials or proclaiming himself king, in the eyes of the Han Dynasty, it is treason and the same behavior.
When several sages discussed this issue with Liu Chang seriously, Mr. and Mrs. Fan expressed their confusion.
"I heard that when Li Bing and his son governed Shu, the barbarians mostly used them and built water conservancy projects for him spontaneously. I never heard of any rebellion... But when I came to the Han Dynasty, these barbarians often clashed with the officials and refused to obey.
Corvee, what is this?"
Liu Chang snorted coldly: "This is because the king is different."
"The original King of Qin was a wise man, and no one in the world dared to disobey him. Even the barbarians knew his reputation, so they obeyed the officials. But I, the two Han kings, have no dignity. How can the barbarians obey? In my opinion,
We still have to imitate the Qin State... I am a big man who is too benevolent and weak and has no martial virtue, so I am bullied by others..."
Zhou Shengzhi was stunned for a moment, then said: "But... Qin State has never sent troops to attack them, but the Han Dynasty has attacked them twice..."
Zhao Mei asked: "Your Majesty, is there a possibility that it is because the former Sheriff Li was very kind to them, but now the Sheriff just thinks about fame..."
"impossible!"
"This is absolutely impossible!"
Liu Chang waved his hand and said, "The former king of my Han Dynasty may not be as good as the Qin State, but the officials of my Han Dynasty were all appointed by me personally. How can I be inferior to the Qin State?"
Seeing that the king was so confident, several people looked at each other, and Mr. Fan asked: "Then what does the king think we should do?"
"Well... Of course, we want them to know how wise others are, and to convince others with virtue... Let them understand that by obeying others, they can live a good life!"
At this moment, Bashu is already in chaos. The local officials are busy frantically, for fear that the king will appear in their county tomorrow. The work piled up on weekdays forces them to stay at home. The middle- and lower-class merchants
I was very happy, thinking that the king could open the restriction order, and asked for grain one after another. They used the Battle of Hexi as an excuse to send a steady stream of supplies.
A big businessman like the Ba family is naturally in a dilemma. If he pays too little, he is afraid of being blamed by the king, and if he pays too much, he is afraid that the king will miss him.
Liu Chang took advantage of this moment and decided to go to the southern part of Shu County where the barbarians were the most numerous. Beyond this southern part, there was also a small country called Dian Kingdom.
This place is also often called Southwest Yi. The southern part of Shu County has some contacts with the Dian Kingdom. This Dian Kingdom is not warlike, nor is it as noisy as South Vietnam. It has never shown any obvious hostility towards the Han Dynasty. Previously,
The barbarians rebelled several times and wanted their help, but the Dian Kingdom did not agree. This was a group of peaceful barbarians.
When they learned that Liu Chang was going to the south, several local county captains decided to organize an army to escort Liu Chang there. However, Liu Chang was very angry. He asked loudly: "Do I need to bring an army with me when I go to my own land?"
?!"
Liu Chang only took the elite men who had entered Shu with him, and did not take Yong'e with him. He only took many wise men and set foot on the road to the south.
While walking on the road, Zhao Mei continued to introduce the situation in the south, and even the situation in the Dian Kingdom. What he said was clear and logical. He knew the Dian Kingdom better than the officials here, which surprised the sages. Zhou Shengzhi
He sighed with emotion: "It is said that South Vietnam is a foreign land. Now it seems that there are not a few educated people in South Vietnam."
Hearing his praise, Zhao Mei felt a little ashamed, "I'm only slightly familiar with the Dian Kingdom... I don't think I have any knowledge..."
"You are not slightly familiar with it. I think you know it well...but how come you are so familiar with the Dian Kingdom?"
Zhou Shengzhi asked curiously, which stopped Zhao Mei from asking. He hesitated and was speechless.
Seeing this opportunity, Lu Lu naturally stepped forward to rescue him, "Don't ask, maybe the South Vietnam Kingdom wanted to unite with the Dian Kingdom to attack Changsha?"
Zhao Mei suddenly blushed and lowered his head. He wanted to refute Lu Lu, but what he said was the truth.
Zhao Tuo knew that he was not the enemy of the Han, so he wanted to unite all the surrounding forces to fight against the Han. The Dian Kingdom had a vast territory and was once considered by Zhao Tuo to be his best helper. However, these Dian people were really hopeless and only wanted to
They quietly worked as "salted fish" and did not receive envoys from South Vietnam. Not only did they not receive envoys from South Vietnam, they never even communicated with the Han Dynasty, and lived a happy life of enclosure.
Liu Chang listened to them talking about the Dian Kingdom and couldn't help but ask: "Perhaps the rebellion in Bashu is related to the Dian Kingdom?"
Mr. Fan laughed loudly, "Your Majesty, what kind of nonsense are you talking about... The Dian Kingdom considers itself to be the authentic sect of the Chu Kingdom and does not look down on the southwestern barbarians at all. When we attacked the rebellious barbarians before, they would rather
Surrender, and are unwilling to go to Dian Kingdom...How could they support the rebellion?"
While Mr. Fan was talking, he suddenly cried out in pain, "Shengzhi! Why are you pinching me?!"
Zhou Shengzhi gestured to Liu Chang and blinked.
“There’s sand in your eyes??”
"Ahem!"
"Does your throat feel uncomfortable?"
Zhou Shengzhi took a breath of air. I actually played with such a big fool to the end. He reluctantly increased the intensity of his hints, "Huh... when the barbarians are causing chaos, there must be Dian Kingdom helping them, right?"
Mr. Fan laughed loudly, "Fart, do you know who founded the Dian Kingdom? It was the generals of Chu! They were not..."
Zhou Shengzhi turned around and ignored Mr. Fan before he finished speaking, and walked to Liu Chang's side.
"Your Majesty... It would be disrespectful to Wuyang Wuhou to let this guy become Wuyang Marquis. I think the city people are very good."
Liu Chang squinted his eyes, just smiled, waved his hand, called Zhao Mei to his side, and asked: "How is the national strength of the Dian Kingdom?"
"It's big, but it's not useful. There are too few people."
"But I have heard that the country of Dian is very dangerous, and all the plants and trees cannibalize people."
Zhao Mei shook his head, "It's the words of foolish people in the countryside. They say this because the vegetation in Dian is inedible, and those who eat it will die."
Liu Chang subconsciously stroked his chin gently, "Now that South Vietnam has surrendered, if we capture the Dian Kingdom, the entire south will be connected... I can build a road from Chang'an to Bashu, from Bashu to Yunnan, and from Dian to Yunnan."
South Vietnam, wrapped around Changsha... connected by land and water transport..."
Zhao Mei shook his head, "Impossible, Your Majesty... Even if you recruit all the people of the Southern Kingdom, it will still take decades to complete such a huge project. Besides, the Southern Land is not as good as the Northern Land, and it will be useless to repair it.
"
"It's just because it's not as good as the north that it needs to be built... As for manpower... all the way from the Dian Kingdom to the west, there seems to be a country with a lot of manpower... I have dreamed of it... if I can get there
, the manpower required for this construction is quite enough..."
Liu Chang frowned and began to think deeply. Zhao Mei just thought it was the king's arrogance and smiled without answering.
The king often has amazing words, and they are all used to it.
Previously, the king had stared at the boiling water, suddenly stood up, and said that the water vapor could be used to make a cart, which was better than an ox or a horse.
Everyone was shocked and hurriedly asked how to make it, but the king began to hesitate and beat his head, unable to explain. This incident was also recorded by the Taishi Ling as a mockery of the king for talking nonsense.
Evidence, so that future generations can also laugh at it.
Or, when everyone was picking fruits from a tree, the king suddenly shouted: The earth is round, like a kickball!
Everyone was shocked again. When such a conversation reached Sima Xi, it became strong evidence that the king was ignorant and was talking nonsense.
Sima Xi was very proud because he firmly believed that future generations would be able to see through the unlearned and unskilled inner nature of his own king through these most authentic historical materials!
Although Zhao Mei didn't pay attention to Liu Chang's words, Zhou Shengzhi kept them in mind.
The king wants to take over the Dian Kingdom.
Zhou Shengzhi thought about it, but could not think of a way to take over the Dian Kingdom. Now they only have a few hundred people. No matter how elite they are, it is nonsense to destroy a country when they are unfamiliar with the place. If they summon an army,
There is a lot of turmoil here in Bashu.
Zhou Shengzhi couldn't think of a way, but obviously Liu Chang had already thought of it.
Liu Chang originally thought that the terrain in Jiangzhou was shocking enough. The county seat was almost hidden in the mountains, and the enemy would not be able to find a way to attack. However, he did not expect that there was something even more hidden. Going south, you could see halfway up the mountain.
Going up to the county seat, you can still see half of the county seat hidden in the woods. Liu Chang couldn't figure out how the Chu and Qin states built the city here.
Liu Chang stood on a high ground and looked at the city in the distance with infinite emotion.
Zhao Mei stood beside him and said with emotion: "Your Majesty... How tyrannical the Chu and Qin states were back then. They were able to build a city here. Every time I see it, I am filled with emotion. I think your Majesty must have
Is that true too?"
"No, I'm just thinking, why are they wasting their energy building a city here? Isn't it much more convenient to move people to a flat area than to build a city here? What on earth are they thinking?"
Zhao Mei couldn't answer this question for a while.
There are not only county towns here, but also barbarian villages. The village where Liu Chang came is the village with the most barbarians in the area. Because it is not among the counties and towns of the Han Dynasty, it has no name and no officials are appointed. They are required to manage it by themselves.
As long as you can pay enough taxes yourself.
When Liu Chang led such a group of people here, the locals were shocked. They shouted and hurriedly closed the door. Some men picked up weapons. The whole village was in chaos.
Zhou Shengzhi was so happy at this scene that he drew his weapon with a grin.
"Your Majesty! They are openly rebelling!"
"Look, they still have armor and crossbows... This is a rebellion, there are thousands of heads..."
Zhou Shengzhi's eyes began to glow red.
With this look, he really deserves to be Zhou Bo's son. People say that Zhou Yafu is the one who is most like Zhou Bo. He has the same severe military style and the same decisive fighting style. But obviously, in some aspects, Zhou Shengzhi is the most like his father.
, just like this desire for human heads... They are not afraid of war, they are afraid that there will be no war to fight.
Mr. and Mrs. Fan didn't like Zhou Shengzhi's expression very much, and said displeasedly: "They are just ordinary people who were frightened. Why are they like this?"
Fortunately for Zhou Shengzhi, Zhou Bo's eyes are really scary. When he looks at others, his eyes are always above his shoulders, as if he is looking at which direction to chop your head off. It is very scary, but Zhou Shengzhi's eyes at this moment are...
It also scared the people in the distance.
Fortunately, Zhou Shengzhi quickly put away his appearance, probably because he realized that the king was around.
Liu Chang just glanced at him and said, "I want to behead my head and go to the Huns. I hate people who kill good people and take credit for their merits... Whoever dares to do this will first make him the King of the Huns and then chop off his head."
As a result of killing the Hun King!!"
Zhou Shengzhi scratched his head and said, "Your Majesty, I'm joking, I'm joking."
Liu Chang did not treat this group of people who were hostile to him irritably. He brought a guide with him when he came. These guides came forward to negotiate. It did not take long before someone opened the gate of the village and led the leader.
The man was well dressed. If it weren't for his dark skin, you wouldn't be able to tell that he was a barbarian.
He bowed respectfully to Liu Changxing. They were different from the South Vietnamese. Their transformation to the Central Plains was longer and more thorough, and their self-identity was also different. Ba was an ancient country. According to rumors
They followed King Wu of Zhou to destroy the Shang Dynasty. They did not feel that they were barbarians.
"I didn't know the king was coming..."
The people around him also saluted and called him king.
This is the difference between them and the South Vietnamese. In South Vietnam, even if people know Liu Chang's identity, they are still hostile to him. But here, after learning that the person in front of them is the king, they will still show respect. On the one hand, it is because they
They have been Han people for a long time, and on the other hand it is a matter of etiquette. Even if the person they see today is not Liu Chang, but the King of Dian or the King of Nanyue, they will still respect him.
This is the legacy of the Warring States Period. Even the princes and kings of the countries that were destroyed are still princes and kings, and ordinary people must respect them. Only the barbarians in South Vietnam, who are completely ignorant of etiquette, will be rude to the king of a country.
Under the warm welcome of their leader, Liu Chang walked into the village.
Liu Chang's head almost touched the gate of the village, that is, the city gate. The leader was handsome, but his height reached Liu Chang's chest. The people here had never seen such a tall person, and their eyes were full of
I'm curious, the king of the Central Plains is already so tall, how tall should the emperor be?
Liu Chang held his head high and followed the leader to the most luxurious mansion in the village. The two sat down. The leader wanted to drive away the people around him, but Liu Chang didn't think so. The leader brought out fine wine, delicious food, and beauties.
The backup dancer's attitude towards Liu Chang can be considered very respectful.
The sages surrounded him, with their hands on the hilts of their swords, not daring to let down their guard at all.
This is a large village. Although there are not many people, there are nearly 10,000 people. There are several villages around that echo each other. It is not a problem to gather 30,000 to 40,000 people. On Liu Chang's side, including the wise men and guides, there are only 400.
If you stay here, you must be careful.
Compared with their many worries, Liu Chang was more relaxed and started drinking directly with others, without worrying about whether the wine was poisonous. More and more people gathered to see the rumors.
The sages were very nervous about being a giant among them, but Liu Chang could still greet them with a smile.
The leader looked at the extremely open-minded king in front of him in surprise.
This is the first Central Plains person to be so comfortable here. In normal times, no matter how much courtesy the leader treats, everyone who comes here is always uneasy and always on guard. No one is as indulgent as the king. Leader
Shaking his head and smiling bitterly, he looked again and saw that the king was already chatting with a local woman with a smile.
The leader wanted to ask the king why he was not afraid at all, but looking at his arms as thick as his own head, the leader gave up the idea of asking. With such a physique, he naturally has such courage, even with his bare hands.
, it would take fifty or sixty people to capture him, right??
Not only did Liu Chang have a good appetite for food, but he also had a good capacity for drinking. He had a great time drinking with these people.
The sages know that the king has never gotten along with the gentlemen, but he gets along very happily with the barbarians from all over the country. The king seems to have a barbarian temperament in him, and he can quickly integrate into the barbarian group every time, just like
Now, before the sages have lowered their guard, the king has already hugged two local barbarian girls and started dancing... The speed of blending in is too fast!!
After drinking and eating, Liu Chang put his arm around the leader's shoulders, and the two of them seemed like friends and relatives they hadn't seen for many years.
"When I came here, I heard them say that the Dian Kingdom instigated you to rebel... Now it seems that they are all lies!"
"Ah? Dian Kingdom?!"
The leader said angrily: "These people usually look down on us... If our cattle and sheep stray into their place, they will not hand it over... They also beat and scold our tribesmen... saying that they are descendants of the Miao people of Chu."
, we are still after the country of Pakistan, I don’t think they can be as noble as they are!”
Led by Liu Chang, several people around him loudly expressed their dissatisfaction with the Dian Kingdom.
In this mountainous area, everyone has to grab arable land resources. The barbarians in Bashu are farming, and so are the Dian Kingdom... The Dian Kingdom is very polite to the people of the Central Plains, but they don't look at these barbarians very well.
...Liu Chang listened to their complaints attentively. Suddenly, Liu Chang became furious.
"What? How dare they insult my people?!"
"How can I bear this?!"
"Sit down here while I go and destroy his kingdom, then come back and drink!"
Liu Chang stood up suddenly and pulled open his clothes. As he roared angrily, everyone felt their chests burning.
When Zhou Shengzhi saw that the time was right, he immediately shouted: "Let's go together! Let's go together!"
ps: The emperor held a banquet and saw boiling water. He said that it could be used to make a cart, which is better than animal power. He asked questions from left and right, but he couldn't answer. - "Historical Records"