The fifteenth year of Yankang, at the end of the year
Dahan overseas built Ning Changdao.
Jianning Changdao is not an isolated island, nor has it ever been isolated overseas. It is an island connected to the Han Dynasty. Southwest of Jiaozhou, there used to be two small countries, one called Funan and the other called Zhenla. During the Xiping period,
Emperor Yizong Xiaoxian used Liu Gong, the silent minister, as his envoy to go to the two countries, seal the country, make the country prime minister, and merge it into the territory of the Han Dynasty. Later, Liu Gong was appointed as the governor of Jiaozhou, and Jiaozhou was ruled by great rule. The same was true for these two countries.
Liu Gong was born as a barbarian, so he was not able to come to the core of the temple. However, when he was a local official, he still did an outstanding job. Because Jiaozhou was a barbaric country, they were all savages in the mountains and forests who did not know education and ethics. Liu Gong was not like others.
Although he looked down upon them like that, he did not feel contempt in his heart. Liu Gong, who had the same background as them, tried his best to make them live a good life, at least better than his own life in Ningzhou.
He promoted countless talents, started commerce, reclaimed farmland, and brought all his farming methods in the north here. Jiaozhou, which has always been despised by others, has its own glory because of this. The land here is very suitable
Farming, after acquiring advanced farming technology and getting a kind-hearted, patient and non-discriminatory governor, Jiaozhou became more and more prosperous.
Liu Gong came to the grassroots many times and quickly learned many local languages. He taught these people Han law and let them learn Han culture. He opened many official schools. In Jiaozhou, there were actually sixty-eight
He held the official position and tried his best to recruit talents from the Central Plains. As long as they could read and write, Liu Gong treated them very well, hoping that these people could change the situation in Jiaozhou.
It was not limited to Jiaozhou, but also in Funan and Zhenla. Liu Gong broke the connection between Jiaozhou and these two areas, and did not regard these people as savage beasts. In these two countries, he also opened various
There were few official schools, and Jiaozhou even had its own university, called Xianglin Academy. Liu Gong convened a large number of local scholars and celebrities, and allowed anyone who wanted to study to come here to study.
His achievements in Jiaozhou are not small. Today, throughout the southwest of the Han Dynasty, you can often see huge statues dressed in coarse clothes, shaped like pagodas, but without temples. They just stood in the centers of several cities. Once
The Xianglin Academy is now called Dongyi Academy. Dongyi County is clearly in the northeast, so few people know why a local academy in the southwest is called this name.
Just beside the two countries in the southwest, there are also some small states, which have not yet formed a unified country. The most common ones here are some elephants. The influence of Jiaozhou has spread here, but how to go from here?
To the west are some primitive mountain forests filled with poisonous gas. The team sent by Jiaozhou stopped here. After advancing several times, they failed to gain anything. However, according to the words of the local indigenous people, if they continue to head west, they can
Reached the Kushan Empire.
Just below this vast area, there is a long island that meanders out, like a snake head sticking out of a continent towards the sea. This place is called Jianning Long Island.
There are not many indigenous people on Jianning Chang Island. However, compared to the coastal land to the north, Chang Island is more suitable for farming. Especially at the end of Chang Island, which is the southernmost position, there are actually many minerals. There are even
There was gold, so the Han Dynasty carefully named these areas. For example, the north of Jianning Changdao was named Taidi.
However, there are still some scattered small islands around Jianning Changdao, and these islands are completely managed by Jianning Changdao.
At the southernmost port of Jianning Changdao, Ling Tong, who had just become the garrison of the entire Changdao Island, was standing here, looking into the distance in a panic. Behind him, a group of ragged workers looked numbly.
In the distance, around them, there were hundreds of soldiers standing, scurrying back and forth among them with eager eyes. There were probably thousands of workers, all of whom were responsible for mining here.
Although they are all young and strong, they have no energy at all, they are decadent and sluggish, and they have no human shape.
Why did the garrison summon them here? They didn't know. They heard that a high official was coming. Of course, the soldiers here knew it very well. They cheered up and cleaned their armor and swords.
Countless times, they appear to be particularly elite. They have all heard that the little governor is coming! The so-called governor is a code name for the ministers who manage the islands overseas. The current overseas governor is none other than Zhou Pushe of the Overseas Mansion.
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In addition to him, there are three governors, respectively in charge of Jianning Changdao, Xipingdao, and Yankang Islands.
As for the governor in charge of Jianning Changdao, I heard that he was from a wealthy family and was related to the governor. He had served as the county magistrate some time ago and was promoted continuously due to his merits. At this time, he was actually promoted to the governor of Jianning Changdao.
And he was not very old, so he was called the Little Governor.
Even the usually very steady guard Ling Tong was a little panicked at this moment. They heard that he had worked with the young governor before, and they didn't know what their relationship was. Everyone just waited like this. After a long time, they saw someone.
The fleet moved towards the port in a mighty manner, and the first one turned out to be a huge car and ship, and everyone who saw it was amazed.
Ling Tong greeted him, and the soldiers also saw the legendary little governor. He was indeed young, but he was wearing an official uniform and a long sword. His expression was very solemn. Yuan Yao chatted with Ling Tong and slowly approached him.
Walked over with them.
"When I learned that the governor was coming, I led the soldiers and people from Jianning Changdao Nan County to greet..." Ling Tong said with a smile. Yuan Yao nodded and came to the front of many soldiers.
They tried their best to look energetic and raised their heads high. Yuan Yao was obviously very satisfied with them and said with a smile: "You did a good job, very good, very good. These are the warriors of the Han Dynasty.
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"Come here! Let the warriors enjoy wine and meat!" Yuan Yao ordered, and immediately someone rushed onto the car and boat and began to carry it. Many soldiers looked on with joy and hurriedly shouted: "Thank you, Commander!!"
Yuan Yao nodded with satisfaction. When the workers heard the roar, they were startled and looked at Ling Tong and Yuan Yao in the distance in horror. Only then did Yuan Yao notice them. Yuan Yao stepped forward and looked at them.
Looking at the workers in front of him, his expression became more and more unkind, and he suddenly shouted: "Ling Tong? What's going on? Why don't they have winter clothes? They look so thin? But you abused them?"
"My subordinates don't dare! It won't be too cold here in winter, so we haven't prepared for it. In addition, they are short and thin by nature..."
"Shut up! It's obviously your poor management! Are these not my Han people? How dare you treat them like this?!" Yuan Yao yelled angrily, Ling Tong lowered his head, but did not dare to speak.
, Yuan Yao then looked at the many workers in front of him, and said in a proficient local language: "Everyone! I will be the chief of this place from now on!"
Hearing Yuan Yao's voice, the workers were shocked. They had never seen an official who could speak to them. They all raised their heads and looked at the strange young man in front of them. Yuan Yao said solemnly with a straight face: "I
I am here to educate you. The chief here is not good to you, I will deal with him well, you can rest assured!"
"I have come here this time to bring you good news. I, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, cannot bear to see you suffer, so I have made laws. From now on, as long as you plow more land, weave more, and weave more for the Han Dynasty,
As long as you have meritorious service in mining, you can be promoted, become a citizen of my Han Dynasty, go to the hinterland of my Han Dynasty, enjoy wealth, and have your own money, land, wife..."
The natives were immediately in an uproar, looking at the young man in front of them in shock, but still did not dare to speak.
"I won't lie to you. Farm well. As long as you farm for three years and become proficient in Yayan, you can go to Jiaozhou! Of course, if you want to stay here, you can also enjoy the treatment of Han people!" Yuan Yao said loudly
When he started talking, the soldiers looked at Yuan Yao strangely. They couldn't understand what Yuan Yao was talking about. How could the governor speak the bird song here? It was incredible.
Ling Tong stood behind him, lowering his head in grievance.
The soldiers could not understand Yuan Yao's words, but they found that the natives around them began to get excited, and some even cried bitterly and knelt down towards Yuan Yao to beg for mercy.
"Why can this governor speak in the language of birds?"
"How do I know what he is talking about?"
"It seems that these people are going to be chopped down. This governor is cruel enough. You see, these natives are so frightened that they are crying. Some of them are kneeling and begging for mercy. Later, if the governor asks us to do it, we will do it.
Be more prompt and don't lose our face..."
"But they are mining well, why would the governor kill them?"
"Who knows what Bei Ren's temperament is? Maybe he just kills people for fun."
Yuan Yao finally finished speaking, then looked at the soldiers and ordered: "Take these people back! Remember, you are not allowed to beat them! You are not allowed to bully them! Violators will be severely punished!" The soldiers accepted the order and took these with them.
He returned to his residence and watched them leave one by one. When there was no one around, Ling Tong straightened up and asked with a smile: "Did the Governor agree to Yuan Jun's proposal?"
Yuan Yao shook his head, with no trace of anger on his face, and said gently: "Just let me try it on Jianning Changdao to see how the effect is. If it works, it can be implemented throughout the overseas. Nowadays, overseas supports the big man's
It's impossible for my brother to mess around with the treasury...I came here this time just to try the effect..."
"However, I think these people don't seem to believe it... Should we set up a few more rounds and punish a few soldiers?"
"No, they just haven't gone to school, and they're not stupid. How can they not see through such a simple strategy?"
"What does Yuan Jun mean?"
"Starting tomorrow, give them two meals, more dishes, give the soldiers more instructions, and be gentler to them in the future... Just a little change and improvement can completely destroy their defensiveness and distrust.
..." Yuan Yao narrowed his eyes and said coldly.
Ling Tong looked at Shaojun beside him in surprise, couldn't help but clapped his hands and shouted: