Although said. Now the solution to this matter has been finalized. And. One way or another. Liu Xian is also ready to do this. But. Whenever he remembered what Zhang Fan said to him at the end. Always feel. There still seems to be a trace of unsteadiness in my heart.

Go back to the past. Although the two of them have already finalized the solution. Now the 20,000 people in the city. The main thing is the words of the Zhuang, Yi and Miao people. Then you just need to find people from these three tribes to go in and lobby. As for the other small tribes. But there were only about 2,000 of those people. It's really not a cause for concern.

And Liu Xian. Naturally, I also agree with Zhang Fan's method. But there was one more thing he couldn't figure out. Come to think of it. Liu Xian, who can't figure it out. I had to open my mouth and continue to ask Zhang Fan: "Lord Zhang's method is good. Find people of their own people to lobby. It's a good idea. Merely. One more thing. I haven't figured it out yet. ”

"Oh." Zhang Fan looked at Liu Xian. Said. "It doesn't matter. The stakes are high. Naturally, you have to figure it all out. Since General Liu has doubts. Zhang Fan knew if he knew. Answer freely. Come to think of it. If you don't make it clear. I'm afraid General Liu won't be able to feel at ease. ”

"That's true." For Zhang Fan's words. Liu Xian was not embarrassed in the slightest. It's very straightforward. As Zhang Fan said. If you don't figure everything out. He couldn't be at ease at all. Not to mention any more orders. "If you don't figure it out. I can't feel at ease.

"Actually. I don't understand this question. But it's also very simple. Although I understand what Master Zhang means now. But where exactly should we find this person to lobby? Although said. The Zhuang, Yi, and Miao are all big ethnic groups. The population is large. But because there are so many of them. So there are no patriarchs or anything like that. They can't choose it themselves. If only one man had been chosen to rule so many. I'm afraid they don't want to.

"And. Even if they want to do it themselves. I'm afraid it's impossible for our court to let them do this. If that's the case. I'm afraid the imperial court will start to worry. Are they going to rebel?

"Still. Let's not talk about that. That's just the way it goes. Who should we go to? Since this kind of big family. The population is large. There was no patriarch's word. Then there is no way to find a person who has a lot of weight to talk to. In this way. Even the people we're looking for can meet those people. But what was said. Those people don't listen. Isn't that a wasted effort? ”

"General Liu thinks about it." Zhang Fan nodded. Said. "That's really a question. If you can't find someone with weight. This thing is not going to work out either. ”

"That'...... What does Mr. Zhang mean? Liu Xian asked. Although he raised such a question. And it's a very serious problem. But he himself didn't think about how to solve this problem. So. Now the question is raised. Liu Xian could only hand it over to Zhang Fan to solve.

"Hmm. Or do it. Zhang Fan thought for a moment. Said. "Although said. Like these three clans. There are too many people. And. They were also divided into numerous tribes. Scattered around here. But come to mind. Even so. There are big and small differences. There will always be clans that are larger in number and chassis. Think of such a tribe. among their own people. Influence should not be underestimated. And if you find these people. Think about what they said. Those people should be able to listen to them, too. ”

"That's right. That's the way to go. Hearing Zhang Fan's words. Liu Xian slapped his head. I figured it out in an instant. "If these big tribesmen go. The words that come out of my mind also carry weight. Those people can listen to it, too. And these people are easy to find. The number of tribes into which each tribe is divided. It was all recorded in the imperial court. Just look it up and you'll find out. ”

Liu Xian is right. From the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang has considered the issue of ethnic minorities. And this. This is the origin of the "toast system". Use the people of these minorities themselves to govern them. Of course. They were also required to pay taxes and provide labor to the imperial court.

All in all. Now all over the country. The situation of each ethnic group is recorded. And even further down. Including how many tribes this tribe has been divided into. Even if it's as small as a dozen people. It will also be documented. Want to find out which clan is the largest. It's a simple thing. Just ask someone to go through the file.

"Then that's it." Zhang Fan also nodded. Said. "Now I have to bother General Liu. Go and set it up. Let the soldiers below relax a little. Don't push too hard. This will also reassure the people in the city. Maybe you can give us more grace time. And so it goes. When the time comes, let people lobby them. They are more likely to agree. ”

"It's easy to do." Liu Xian hurriedly said. "I'll get the people down there later. Let them pass the order. ”

"Still. It's not necessarily that easy. Zhang Fan suddenly said such a sentence.

And Liu Xian, who heard this. He didn't ask anything. Instead, he frowned deeply. He understands it, too. This approach looks good. But it doesn't have to be without problems. He didn't ask because he didn't see anything wrong with it. But Zhang Fan can imagine it. It had to be solved early.

"I just don't know what these people will think about it." Zhang Fan didn't wait for Liu Xian to ask. Just said. "Speaking of which. From the founding of our dynasty to the present. The relationship with these minorities has not been very good. They can live with us now. It's nothing more than back then. The military might of our Ming Dynasty is really scaring them. And they are few after all. The strength is weak. Naturally, they did not dare to provoke us. But I'm afraid they also have grievances.

"I'm just scared. When the time came, these people were found. But they didn't want to help. Or the yang is against the yin. Helping us again. Then we're in trouble. ”

"This ...... No way. Liu Xian heard Zhang Fan say this. Said such a sentence that I was not sure of in the slightest.

"It doesn't have to be that way. But I'm not sure. Zhang Fan also frowned. Said. "You know. Although they are afraid of us. But it's not so scared that you don't dare to move. Otherwise, it would have been so many years. This place in the southwest would not be so chaotic. All in all. There are always people who want to make some small moves.

"I'm just scared. We don't know the details. Go find someone. Don't just come back with someone like that. That's a problem. When the time comes, our words. They promised well. When you get there, it's not like that again. It's a big thing for us. That's not going to happen. ”

"But. What should be done. Liu Xian also had no idea for a while. The so-called human heart separates the belly. When the time comes, even if they agree to come down in person. If you memorize it and do another set. We have no way of knowing. But now. By this time. We can only rely on these people. ”

"Hmm. This is indeed a problem. Zhang Fan was also stumped by this question.

All of a sudden. There was silence in the tent. Barracks at night. Even if someone is on patrol. But the footsteps. But it makes people feel more silent. And now. In this big tent. Candles flickering. Several people were silent and did not speak. This silence is coupled with silence. It's even more breathless.

Speaking of which, too. Obviously, I have already thought of a good solution. It is possible to break out of this current impasse. Let this happen a little sooner. Resolved peacefully. But who knows. Until now. A new question has popped up. And it's not a very easy problem to solve. This makes people's mood even more unhappy at the same time. This atmosphere also affected the people in the tent again.

"Your Excellency." Suddenly. A voice rang out. "I thought of a solution."

The voice came. Let the other three all wake up. Look over there.

Loud. It's Liang Chao. And this. It also made Zhang Fan and Wang Meng a little surprised. It's not that Liang Chao has any other feelings about expressing his opinion now. After all, nowadays. Got into trouble. It doesn't matter who it is. As long as you can come up with a way to solve the problem. Who cares who he is.

Merely. For Zhang Fan and Wang Meng. Liang Chao will have this kind of thing. It's very little.

"Liang Chao. What can you do? Although Zhang Fan still asked. But he didn't have much hope. It's just because. Now they really can't think of a better way. Since Liang Chao said that he has a way. Even if it's not feasible. I'll have to listen to him. If it does, it will work.

"I can figure out what the adults are worried about." Liang Chao said. "I'm afraid we'll find people from those big tribes. They promised us. But it was behind us again. But. I think it's time to come. Let our people. Let's say an adult or General Liu. Even what other adults say. Those who promise are promises. But I'm afraid there will still be a possibility of betraying us. ”

"Not bad." Zhang Fan nodded.

"But......" Liang Chao continued. If not, let's talk about it. ”

"Not us." Zhang Fan was a little confused by Liang Chao's words for a while. "It's not us, who else is that."

"Let their own people talk to them." Liang Chao said. "That's it. As long as those people can say yes. I don't think I will betray us. ”

"This ......," Zhang Fan thought for a moment. Said. "That's a good idea. But where do we find such a person? If you want to talk about the people of the big tribes. You have to have an identity. ”

"I know just one of them." Liang Chao said with a smile. "Originally, he didn't come in handy. Just now, though. He's already awake. ”