However, it is said that in the first year of Hongguang, during the whole spring rain, the south was generally stable, and the Shun, Ming and Qing Dynasties showed a tripartite posture.
There were endless quarrels in Nanjing, and King Yu couldn't wait to tighten his control over Sichuan; the Shun army licked its wounds and recovered its strength; the Qing army temporarily closed its claws and put away its offensive.
At this time, the southwest border of the Ming Dynasty, which governed Yunnan Province with an area approximately equal to Huguang, was about to experience a great chaos that would spread throughout the province.
Historically known as the Western Thieves Entering the Clouds.
There are many reasons for this, mainly due to the weak rule of the imperial court. During the Tianqi period, the She'an Rebellion broke out in Guizhou, and Yunnan officers and soldiers suppressed it, which greatly reduced its strength.
Prince Mu's Mansion has been content with enjoying itself for many years, and its strength has become weak and its power has been greatly reduced.
After learning that Zhang Xianzhong had conquered Sichuan, neighboring Yunnan and Guizhou were greatly shocked.
The Duke of Guizhou, Mu Tianbo, together with the governor Wu Zhaoyuan and the governor Wu Wenying, discussed the recruitment of Han and Tusi troops to prevent the Great Western Army from entering Yunnan and prepare to accept the dispatch of the Southern Ming Dynasty.
It sent General Li Dazhi and 2,000 men to garrison the Jinsha River to prevent the Great Western Army from entering Yunnan.
To explain here, the Duke of Guizhou represented by Mu Tianbo is not actually a vassal-like entity, but a force that assists the imperial court in controlling Yunnan.
It is equivalent to the hereditary Yunnan General Soldier, holding the hereditary title of Zhennan General, controlling most of the Yunnan Guards and Chieftains.
His power is extremely astonishing, but at the same time, his power is like a vine. It is not independent, but relies on the deterrence of the court.
In fact, the purpose of sending two thousand people to Wuding Prefecture was not to stop the Western bandits, but to supervise the local chieftains and prevent them from colluding with the Western bandits.
Unfortunately, in this world, the most unlikely things often happen.
From Qiongzhou, Yazhou, Lizhou, and finally to the extremely remote Xingdusi in Sichuan, the Western Army fought consecutive battles with brilliant results.
Those chieftains who have ruled the local area for hundreds of years are no match for their powerful soldiers and generals.
With food, food, prisoners, and several months of rest and recuperation, even though many people were lost in the rainforest, the strength of the Western Army did not decrease but increased, recovering to more than 30,000 men.
This army with an extremely tenacious will to survive finally overcame the difficulties.
Now, their eyes are finally set on Yunnan.
Jianchangwei (Xichang, Liangshan).
The low and flat earthen houses, the dense mountain forests, the trees as far as the eye can see, and the primitive ecology are like beautiful scenes.
But again, the backward productivity means that in Jianzhou, there is not even ordinary ceramics, and there is no silk, only the homespun cloth with multi-colored patterns.
Riding on his horse, Sun Kewang raised his head and inspected his small kingdom.
After arriving in Jianchang again, the entire Daxi Army was exhausted. He stopped the usual plundering and began to organize the people into households like the imperial court.
The entire Jianchang Tucheng rose from the ground like this.
Although it is only a chest-high earth wall, it can prevent the attacks of a large number of wild beasts and allow the soldiers to sleep peacefully.
Similarly, a large number of Liangshan native people also moved in and formed household registration.
He taught the native people to farm, herd, and collect taxes. Within two or three months, a stable rule was established.
Of course, tens of thousands of native people cannot feed an army.
The Western Army attacked everywhere, relying on the guidance of the native people, and gained a lot of gains. The captured native people were forced to become slaves and farmed and herded.
Of course, the most important thing is to cut down trees on a large scale and open up wasteland for farming.
From last winter to now, 50,000 acres of fertile farmland have been cultivated, which, together with taxes, is enough to feed the army.
After settling down, the Western Army also began to marry native people as wives, and gradually took root.
Fighting to support war has allowed the Western Army to adapt to the climate of the southwest. The war can be said to be completely reborn.
The earthen walls of Jianchang City are getting higher and higher, and there are more and more buildings in the city. Neighboring tribes like to come here to buy and sell goods, and Jianchang City has become a market.
With a smile on his lips, Sun Kewang entered the city and saw a businessman. Thinking about taxes, he felt more and more proud.
"There are tens of thousands of people gathered in the city, no less than the inland state cities, plus the locals who pay taxes and the slaves who work the fields. Apart from being a little poorer, isn't this a small kingdom?"
He was not only proud of his method of governing the people, but also had a passionate mind. If he could rule an inland government, a province, or even the entire world, why would the people live and work in peace and contentment?
Pedestrians and merchants along the way saluted and showed great respect when they saw his figure.
The road made of adobe bricks was extremely wide. Sun Kewang did not return the greeting and ran forward directly, arriving at the center of Jianchang City.
Here, there is a palace that is extremely luxurious and shocking compared to Liangshan - Daxi Palace.
In order to please Zhang Xianzhong, Sun Kewang specially mobilized thousands of slaves and tens of thousands of local people to build this palace throughout the winter.
Although it is no more than a hundred acres and no more than a few feet high, it is decorated with splendor and splendor.
A large number of vessels made of gold, large pillars made of silver, as well as floors and ceilings inlaid with gems and agate...
Well, it's like a big house, only the decoration is more luxurious, but whether it's gold or agate, they are worthless things to Jianchangwei.
Hundreds of local women's fine clothes were flowing in the palace, and the guards in leather armor looked intently. Under the dazzling sunlight, the entire palace looked particularly bright.
Although he was only named General Pingdong, Sun Kewang's prestige and power expanded along the way, and he was almost as equal as Zhang Xianzhong.
But Sun Kewang has always been very respectful to this adoptive father.
For example, he stayed silently during the ongoing court meeting and did not disturb it.
"If you have something to do, start to act, if nothing happens, leave the court!"
The palace maid shouted, and the civil and military personnel of the few hundred people were naturally speechless. This simple court meeting was finally over.
Of course, Zhang Xianzhong also wanted to use eunuchs, but his castration skills were not up to par, so he had to use palace maids to make up the number.
Wearing a dragon robe made of homespun cloth, Zhang Xianzhong sat on a dragon chair made of gold, his face beaming with joy.
"My son, what's going on in such a hurry?"
Seeing Sun Kewang's tired appearance, Zhang Xianzhong asked with a smile.
After resting for half a year, Zhang Xianzhong actually gained weight. Apparently he enjoys this kind of life.
"Father, the rainy season is coming soon. We have been staying in Jianchang for half a year, so it's time to make some moves."
Sun Kewang bent over and said excitedly: "After several months of recuperation, our troops and horses are strong and we have sufficient supplies to organize an offensive into Yunnan."
"When the time comes, millions of people in the south of Caiyun will become the foundation of your empire."
"Yunnan?"
Zhang Xianzhong touched his double chin and his arms that were getting thicker. He couldn't help but look around the palace and said, "Jianchang, do you want to abandon it too?"
"Don't you think, Jianchang Jianchang has a profound meaning?"
"Father, Jianchang is just a remote place in the world, but Yunnan is a hundred times more powerful than dozens of prefectures among millions!"
Sun Kewang was shocked, raised his head quickly, and persuaded excitedly.