Jiuyuan is one of the 36 counties established by Qin Shi Huang to rule the world, but the history of Jiuyuan can be traced back to the Zhao State.

At that time, the Zhao State after the reform of the Hufu cavalry shooting, the national strength increased greatly, the Zhao army swept through the north of Jin, opened up the territory, pushed the land all the way to the bottom of the Yin Mountain, drove the Huns to the area north of the Yin Mountain, and set up Yunzhong County.

In order to prevent the Huns from counterattacking Yunzhong County, Zhao built the Great Wall along the Yinshan branch, that is, the Wula Mountain of later generations, and set up a city barrier for the tun army and defense in the mountain passes of the north passage of each communication mountain, and built a city in the south of the largest mountain pass, that is, the Hademen ditch of the later generations, which is Jiuyuan City, and stationed heavy troops in the city, as a military town in the northwest of Zhao State at that time, effectively protected the peace of the northwest area of Yunzhong County.

After Qin Shi Huang unified the six countries and implemented the county system, because the geographical location of Jiuyuan was very important, it was set as one of the original 36 counties.

Strictly speaking, it is considered to be a merger of states, later in the competition between the Han and the Xiongnu, with the Southern Xiongnu attached, the significance of this Jiuyuan County is far less than before, although it is still called Jiuyuan County, but it is basically Hu Han mixed residence, now with Dingxiang County is occupied, the meaning of Jiuyuan County has become important again, and now the Han Dynasty will listen to Dingxiang, Jiuyuan and Hetao area set up as a state called Yunzhou, and now Yunzhou Thorn History is already on the way, ready to take over the governance of Yunzhou, but for now, Liu Yi was promoted to the governor of the Northwest, The governor of Yun and Liang Erzhou, this time he came to Jiuyuan, and at the same time as setting up a temple for Lu Bu, he also surveyed the terrain and prepared to make further plans for this Yunzhou.

Jiuyuan City is bordered by the Yellow River in the south, the Great Wall in the north, and controls the south and the north, and the strategic location is extremely important, and in Liu Yi's eyes, such a geographical location is indeed suitable for building a city, and the original Jiuyuan City was demolished and rebuilt.

Looking at the city in front of him, coupled with its unique geographical location, Liu Yi suddenly had an impulse in his heart, such a location is too suitable to be built as a core city, but it is a pity that at present, whether it is the population or the center of gravity of the Han Dynasty's governance, this Jiuyuan is a bit remote and not suitable for building a big city, and the most important thing is that even if he wants to, it is impossible for the imperial court to allocate a lot of money to build a city here for him.

"It's a pity!" Liu Yi jumped down from the carriage, looked at the city in front of him, and sighed.

"Why is it a pity for the husband?" Lu Lingqi got out of the carriage and looked at the unfamiliar city in front of her, but she had an indescribable feeling, this is where his father was born?

"It's a good place to build a city." Liu Yi did not enter the city immediately, but led everyone to patrol along the city.

In terms of previous construction technology, this city was rebuilt by the Zhao, Qin, and Han dynasties, which is already good, but for Liu Yi, this city is still too simple.

Lu Lingqi didn't know at first, isn't this already built? But he quickly reacted, and looked at Liu Yi a little speechlessly: "Husband, the property allocated by the imperial court is only enough to build a temple." ”

"I know." Liu Yi nodded, how much money the court gave him, he knew in his heart, it was okay to build a temple with this money, but if he wanted to build a city, it would be a fool's dream.

After thinking about it, he looked at Lu Lingqi and said with a smile: "Madam, I have an idea about the establishment of a temple. ”

Lu Lingqi looked at Liu Yi and said, "The husband is in charge." ”

"I want to build the temple outside the city, so that people from all over the world can come to worship, and I can also make it larger, build a temple by the river, and set up some houses around the temple, after all, this temple also needs to be taken care of." Liu Yi said with a smile.

Liu Ming touched his smooth chin and said: "Since there are people, some hotels and inns can be opened nearby, so that they can also be used as a subordinate industry of the temple, and the income can be used as the salary of employees, and it can also be used as a center to gradually attract the population here, and in a few years, maybe the old city can be demolished and a new city will be built, but my father wants to say this?" ”

Liu Yi: "......"

Therefore, sometimes the children are too smart, and the father will lack the majesty, and the child and his mother feel that the majesty is provoked and can directly take action to ensure their majesty, but the father can't.

"Well, it's true, this old city is dilapidated after all, and Hu Han has lived together over the years, many things are not a secret to the Hu people, the new city can be re-planned, but now that the imperial court is short of money, I can rely on the temple first, lay a solid foundation, and when the country is rich and the population is larger, you can establish an important town here." Liu Yi smiled and nodded.

"The court won't blame?" Lu Lingqi looked at Liu Yi and said.

"It's harmless to the country but beneficial, so why blame?" Liu Yi shook his head and glared at his daughter.

"These things are in charge of the husband." Lu Lingqi nodded.

Jiuyuan order has been given news, come to welcome Liu Yi and his party into the city, Jiuyuan is now a ruined city in the Han Dynasty, it was previously the territory of the Huns, the original functions were all abolished, and now the county order is re-sent to govern, it can be said that it is a hundred wastes to be revived, and now it is recruiting officials, county guards, the whole is an empty shelf, Liu Yi came over this time, he also wants to take advantage of the fact that this is the hometown of Liu Yi's father-in-law, please Liu Yi take care of it here, Shaofu has not yet been established, and many of the work that needs to be repaired and rebuilt cannot be carried out for the time being.

Therefore, for the arrival of Liu Yi and his party, as the county commander of Jiuyuan, he is extremely enthusiastic, Jiuyuan is barren, and the treasury does not have too many things, so the wine and food served are relatively simple, but in terms of Jiuyuan's conditions, this is already the best.

Liu Yi was not demanding of this, he came to Jiuyuan to do business, not to eat.

"If you want to be recognized, the fastest way is to work together to do something." Liu Yi looked at the Jiuyuan County Order, and said with a smile: "Just this time I came to build a temple, I need a lot of manpower, if you can, expand some buildings around, we all bring the raw materials all the way, now there is only a shortage of manpower, the county order to recruit people, about two hundred people are enough, the construction period is about one month, don't pursue the difference between Hu and Han too much, I brought enough food, but I don't send food, you will recruit those Hu people, we will pay the wages, and then let them buy food by themselves, buy what they want, let them get used to using coins instead of bartering transactions, To naturalize this, first of all, we have to let them have the same way of life and habits as us, herding is just their work, but not a way of life, just like carpenters and farmers, they do not do things differently, but because of this, they will not say who is a different race, I am a big country in the Celestial Empire, and I should have the courage to be compatible with the world. ”

In this kind of place, the biggest problem is the contradiction between the nationalities, how to gradually reduce the ethnic contradiction into a civil dispute, first of all, the county order as the respect of a county, must be able to level the bowl of water, and then gradually guide, let them integrate themselves, only provide direction, but do not interfere in the integration of things, this is the best state.

Of course, it is impossible to really go so smoothly in reality, and the hostility between ethnic groups is not formed in a day or two, and it is a very long process to eliminate it, which is also the reason why Liu Yi wants to build a city.

It's a pity that the conditions don't allow, so he can only rely on the ability of the county commander, and he hopes that this county commander will have extraordinary means and courage.

"The general direction is right, and there is always a way to solve the contradictions and problems that arise in this process." Liu Yi suddenly called Liu Cheng over and said: "My son has been a soldier for a year under General Zhao Yun in the West, from a recruit to now promoted to a military marquis by meritorious service, and he has a lot of experience in national integration. ”

"This ......" The county magistrate hesitated a little, this county lieutenant is not his final say.

"It's just a temporary authority, and there is no need for an official seal, and I won't wait here for a long time, and I will leave after the temple is built, just before the county lieutenant arrives, let him help the county order." Liu Yi said with a smile.

"In this way, it's good, I have heard the son's early wisdom for a long time, and I can get the help of the son, and I can't ask for it." The county commander nodded, after all, Liu Yi said so, when the face of Sikong in the court, he is a county order, and he has no foundation in the court, otherwise it is impossible to be sent here, if he can get on the line with Sikong, he will have a reliable way in the future.

"Cheng'er." Liu Yi looked at Liu Cheng and said: "Since Brother Zilong has given you a holiday, but the practice cannot be delayed, during this time, you will follow the county order, study hard, and don't care about other things for your father." ”

"Whoa!" Liu Cheng nodded, then turned to the county order and bowed: "I'm tired of the county order." ”

"Childe doesn't have to be polite." The county commander hurriedly returned the salute, and at the same time had a preliminary understanding of Liu Cheng in his heart, not to mention anything else, but the strong military atmosphere on his body could not be faked, it was just the first impression, which gave people a feeling of stability and reliability.

"Today's hour is not early, I still have to look around the terrain, choose a site, tomorrow you two start to recruit hired laborers, tell them, give money, and at the same time bring grain, silk, cloth will be sold, but refuse to barter, only take money." Liu Yi looked at the two of them and said with a smile: "As for the rest of the things, you two can solve it by yourself, and the construction will start in three days, and the manpower must be prepared for me." ”

"Whoa!" Liu Cheng saluted.

The county magistrate glanced at Liu Cheng strangely, between father and son, is it necessary to be so serious? After a silent salute at the moment, he left with Liu Cheng to familiarize himself with the things of Jiuyuan.

"Returning to his hometown to worship his ancestors, why should my husband be so harsh?" Lu Lingqi glanced at Liu Yi a little helplessly, and finally reunited with her son, not long after, she was sent out by her husband to be a laborer, although it is exercise, there is no need to be so stitchy, right?

"My son can't just be a general in the future, since he has already chosen to become a general, the sooner he gets in touch with some things, the better." Liu Yi shook his head, in terms of educating his children, he pays more attention to practice, his son is angry, Liu Yi will naturally try his best to polish it, this point is not discussed.