The coalition forces of the Shangdang were dispersed, Liu Yuan in Jinyang was completely relaxed, and the threat from the outside was eliminated, but internally, for Taiyuan, he still needed to consume a lot of energy to sort out.

"King, it took us months to consume so much food, financial resources, and military power in exchange for such a devastated Taiyuan, and the ministers feel a little worthless!" Jinyang's Taishou Mansion has officially become Liu Yuan's palace, and in the lobby, Lan Zhi sighed to Liu Yuan.

Liu Yuan stretched out his hand to stop Lan Zhi's words, his eyes were deep, and he said slowly: "In the past, we and other grassland people invaded the Han Territory in the south, most of them plundered, earned some property, food, and slaves, and then retreated, and the loss was naturally not great. But now, my Xia army wants to take root and sprout in this land, and the difference between this, my Xia country's civil and military, beware of it. ”

"Okay, instead of bothering about the unspeakable losses of the past, let's think about how to stabilize our rule in Taiyuan!" Liu Yuan diverted the topic and said seriously.

"No!"

The good Taiyuan has been plowed all over by military disasters, the people's livelihood is withered, dilapidated, and there is no atmosphere of the rich county before the state. According to the official register, Taiyuan originally had a population of 300,000, counting those who were hidden by the family of soldiers and some homeless people, the population of the whole county was 400,000.

However, after several months of war, the population has dropped sharply, and countless people have been scattered and fled. Half of those who survive will be now, and most of them will be old and weak, and the young and strong will not be one in ten. In particular, the southern counties have been particularly damaged after several changes of hands. This Taiyuan is considered a waste. This is also the reason why Lan Zhi sighed.

In this regard, Liu Yuan did not sigh too much in his heart except for some pity. War, the calamities it brings, these are unavoidable. For him, it was enough to take the land of Taiyuan and block the counterattack of the Han army. Next, how to resume production, incorporate Taiyuan into his Xia State system, and get on his Liu Yuan's chariot to conquer the world, it will take more time, and this can not be rushed.

The land was completely occupied, this was only the first step, and how to establish the rule of the Xia Kingdom was the second step, which was a bit difficult and gave Liu Yuan a headache.

In Taiyuan County, there are more than 10 counties, which have been under military control, with 500 Xia troops in large counties and 2 or 300 in small counties, and only control the county seats. As for the second-level, Liu Yuan could only send cavalry to constantly patrol the surrounding area for the time being, proclaiming the majesty of his Xia king's rule and preventing the people of the counties from fleeing. Although the war has ceased, and it is difficult to leave his homeland, Liu Yuan still has to be prepared, if the population of Taiyuan continues to lose, he will really have to sit on wax.

But Liu Yuan knew that military management could not last long, and Taiyuan needed to be returned to the track it should be, so that it would be a Taiyuan that would be useful to Liu Yuan. Otherwise, he will spend troops and money, get a huge piece of territory, and he will have to keep consuming troops and food, and constantly investing, and there is no benefit, he will do something. After thinking carefully for a few days, Liu Yuan finally clarified some ideas.

Looking at Lan Zhi, Liu Yuan ordered: "Send a message to Meiji, and ask Wang Rou to send some people to Lone!" ”

Lan Zhi was a little stunned, and asked suspiciously: "King, do you still want to increase troops in Taiyuan?" ”

"Ordered Wang Rou to select some available people from the Wangcheng Zhulang officials and scattered cavalry and send them to Taiyuan, as well as some scholars from Meiji, and send them together. Lonely and urgent! Liu Yuan explained slightly.

Lan Zhi's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said tentatively: "The king wants to entrust him as an official of Taiyuan!" ”

Liu Yuan didn't answer, still thinking about something. That's all, it's not enough, if you want to establish the rule of the Xia Kingdom in Taiyuan as soon as possible, those Taiyuan scholar families still have to use it.

"Bohuai!" Liu Yuan turned his head to look at Chang Lin: "You summoned all the families in Jinyang City for Lone, and said that tonight, Lone will set up a banquet in the mansion!" ”

"No!" Chang Lin had been silent, listening to the conversation between Liu Yuan and Lan Zhi, and was suddenly called, Fang returned to his senses and promised. Quietly looked at Liu Yuan's expression, and guessed his purpose.

When it was almost evening, the remaining family heads in Jinyang City had gathered in the Xia Wang's mansion with generous gifts. During the day, they got a message from Chang Lin, and King Xia set up a banquet, so they naturally didn't dare not come. Now that the Taiyuan Xia Army is the master of the house, if the King of Xia is unhappy, then the next one to be exterminated will be their turn.

The reason why they can survive under the Xia Army's butcher's knife until now is that they know the current affairs, and the other is that their family is not strong enough and not influential enough to pose much threat to Liu Yuan's rule, and Liu Yuan's butcher's knife did not choose it as the first target.

The wounds of the war are still all over Taiyuan, but the Xia Wangfu is still "bright and green", and the bright lanterns are still hanging high. As night fell, the house was full of people and lively. The heads of small and medium-sized families gathered together in twos and threes, discussing in a low voice, I don't know what Liu Yuan called them, didn't they want to donate food again?

"Brother Bohuai, do you know, what did King Xia call me to do?" Wang Jin, the new ruler of the Wang clan, approached Chang Lin and asked quietly, wanting to inquire about something.

Glancing at it, Chang Lin smiled faintly: "Good thing, good thing!" ”

"Dare to ask......" Wang Jin was about to ask, but was interrupted by a shout of "King Xia has arrived".

Liu Yuanlong strode into the hall and sat down. "Meet King Xia!" The hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone put away their thoughts and saluted Liu Yuan.

"Excuse me!" Liu Yuan waved his robe. Looking down, there were dozens of people in the family in the hall, all looking at themselves worriedly.

Liu Yuan's eyes flashed slightly, and he invited him: "Taiyuan is initially decided, and the lonely affairs are busy. Today, Fang took a gap and summoned all the virtuous people to drink and feast. Come, I'll have a drink together, please! ”

"King Xia, please!" Raising a glass very neatly, seeing Liu Yuan's smiling expression, many people felt a little relieved.

"Come on, sing and dance!"

Liu Yuan's voice fell, several musicians on the side of the hall played the drums and played the flute, and several young advocates stepped up to the hall and danced in the hall. Liu Yuan looked interested, staring at the dancers, sometimes persuading them to drink, but he didn't get to the point.

It's been a long time, which has made many people anxious. Of course, they knew that Liu Yuan must have another purpose for calling them over, and it was impossible to simply set up a banquet.

For half an hour, Liu Yuan was full of wine and food, withdrew his singing and dancing, took the silk scarf and wiped his mouth, looked around, and said slowly: "Everyone, the war in Taiyuan is resting, and the top and bottom are in ruins, and they need to be restored urgently. When my Xia army came, I naturally didn't want the people to be displaced. Nowadays, the counties of Taiyuan are in ruins, and there is a lack of ruling officials, so they are willing to select good talents from all the clans to let them go, enrich the county government offices, persuade farmers and mulberries, and govern the territory and support the people. You are all Taiyuan county wangs, and you don't want your hometown to be ruined forever! I don't know what you think? ”

As soon as Liu Yuan's words fell, the eyes of many people below lit up, Liu Yuan was tempting them nakedly. Originally, the county officials in Taiyuan County were mostly controlled by those big clans, and they could only rely on people's voices.

Many people have thought that now that the Shi clan forces in Taiyuan have been cleaned up by Liu Yuan several times, the rule of the grassroots is in vain, and Liu Yuan wants to use them to maintain the rule of the Xia Kingdom for him!

Many people were tempted and looked at Liu Yuan with some eagerness.

"King Xia, my Wang clan is willing to make a contribution to the rebuilding of the homes of the people of Taiyuan!" Wang Jin first tried his best to curry favor.