Lao Liu's autograph authorization can be said to have come at the right time, and now it is different from the historical Zhuge Liang to pacify Nanzhong, when Zhuge Liang was the prime minister in charge of military and political power, and he could decide all affairs in Nanzhong in a word.

For example, the reward of the tribal leaders of Nanzhong, the redivision of the administrative region of Nanzhong, and the arrangement of personnel appointments and dismissals...... Wait a minute.

But now that Lao Liu is still alive, it is impossible to advocate these major events, but if everything is reported to Lao Liu, who is in Chengdu, one by one, and then start to implement it, it is too inefficient, I am afraid that I will not be able to finish things until next year.

Lao Liu is not a mediocre master, and he naturally knows the situation faced by his son and military advisor, so with a stroke of the pen, he temporarily delegated all the power involved in Nanzhong, which is extremely courageous and absolutely trusting.

Once the power was in hand, the first step implemented by Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang was to re-divide the administrative area of Nanzhong as in history.

The redivision of administrative regions seems to be the same place, and even if you change the original four counties to six counties, will the territory, population, and resources not increase as a result?

But in fact, the division of administrative regions should take into account the ethnicity, religion, history, and culture of the local people.

A typical counter-example is Africa in later generations, thanks to the great lack of virtue of the colonizers, who drew Africa into a neat country with a straight line on the map, and the national border was straight.

However, the consequence is that many ethnic groups with the same ancestry, common cultural heritage and religious beliefs are divided into two countries.

And the two feuding nations with fierce conflicts have been forced to become compatriots in one country...... As a result, there are many places where there is constant conflict, let alone development.

"If the prince can divide Yuewang County into two from here, redivide it into two counties, the north and the south, and send officials to govern it, it should reduce the conflict between the north and ......the south," Zhuge Liang pointed to the map.

In the south of Yuewang County, the three Qingqiang tribes are the main forces, and in the north are the "Suo people", that is, the various tribes of Yuewangyi.

If they are all under the jurisdiction of the same county as before, it will be difficult to balance interests, and it will inevitably favor one over the other, which will not only easily lead to conflicts between different tribes, but also easily point the spearhead at the central government at the instigation of well-intentioned people.

Liu Chan nodded and motioned for Zhuge Liang to continue.

"There are more in the northern plains of Yuewang County, and the water system is abundant, which can teach Yuewang Yi cattle to cultivate rice, grow mulberry and raise silkworms, and weave brocade and cloth.

"There are many alpine meadows in the south of Yuewang County, but there is no shortage of water, and the vegetation here is abundant, and there are cattle and horses, which can encourage animal husbandry and breed cattle and horses. There are many rare medicinal materials here, which can teach the Yi people to identify, collect and sell herbs......"

Liu Chan took over the conversation and said: "If you want to get rich, build roads first." After this arrangement, if there is another road connecting the north and south of Yuewang County, and then directly to Chengdu, the north-south advantages of Yuewang County can be transformed into wealth more efficiently.

"At the same time, if there are roads, trade is encouraged, and resources such as cattle, war horses, and medicinal materials can be transported to Bashu more efficiently."

Zhuge Liang laughed when he heard this: "Hahaha, a good 'if you want to get rich, build roads first', although the prince's words are rough, he explains the key in one sentence." As soon as the road is opened, the people of Yuewang County can take advantage of it, and Bashu can obtain the scarce resources here, which is really killing two birds with one stone. ”

It's just that if you start from scratch to build roads, open mountains and build bridges when encountering rivers, it is really a big project that consumes people's labor, and it may not be effective for several years, and even cause riots.

If there is an ancient road that can be borrowed, a little renovation can greatly reduce the cost......

Zhuge Liang looked at the map, and after a while, his eyes lit up: "Prince, look, in the pre-Qin period, there was an ancient road from Chengdu that passed through Linqiong and reached Beiyang Niu in Yuewang County. Then it gradually repaired to the south of Yuewang County, and reached the territory of Yongchang, which is called the Ox Road.

"It's just that after the chaos in the world, this path has been abandoned for nearly a hundred years. If the renovation opens up this road, it can greatly save people's time. ”

Liu Chan couldn't help but give a big thumbs up to the First Emperor in his heart, although my political brother has taken a bit big step in infrastructure construction, it is undeniable that many projects are beneficial to the future.

For example, now I have saved myself an unknown amount of people's manpower.

Liu Chanxi said: "And this road passed through Linqiong, and the merchants happened to buy the iron farming tools of Linqiong and sell them to Yuewang, and then purchased cattle, horses, medicinal materials, leather goods and other goods from Yuewang County and trafficked them to Bashu.

"This trade route is very lucrative and will definitely attract a large number of merchants. The Yi people are brave, and the merchants can also pay to hire them as trade road guards, and after the trade road is prosperous, the people of Yue Yi will have another means of making a living. ”

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "Then you can set up cards on the main roads, levy appropriate taxes according to the number of goods trafficked by merchants, and extract their business profits to fill the treasury." ”

Liu Chan added: "However, it needs to be strictly supervised, so as not to increase taxes at the checkpoints and abolish public and private interests." ”

The two of you have gradually perfected the strategy of redefining the administrative regions of Nanzhong and using the newly divided administrative regions to develop the economy and people's livelihood.

and reappointed the county governors.

Yuewang County was divided into two, and the southern one was renamed Yunnan County.

Jiao Huang, the Taishou of Yuewang County, who was originally defeated and fled, was loyal and continued to stay in his original position.

The newly divided Yunnan County was promoted by Gong Cao Lu Kai to Yunnan Taishou.

The prince of Fucheng, who stayed in Yongchang County, was promoted to the Taishou of Yongchang County.

It is divided into the southwest of Qiqi and the south of Yizhou County, and together form Xinggu County, and Zhengang is transferred to Xinggu County Taishou.

Yizhou County was changed to Jianning County, and Li Hui was brave and strategic, and stayed as the Taishou of Jianning County.

Ma Tan made meritorious contributions to quelling the rebellion and stayed as the Taishou of Qiqi County.

The rest of the meritorious generals will be rewarded after returning to Chengdu.

……

After agreeing on the matter of administrative divisions, Liu Chan said to Zhuge Liang again: "Although the Yiren tribes are now grateful for the benevolence and righteousness of the Han army, they are only at the level of not making trouble. After all, they have different beliefs and cultures from our Han people, but it is difficult for them to truly return to their hearts.

"If you wait for him to be lifted out of poverty in the future, he will start to order him to collect taxes and do what he wants...... Or recruit the young and strong people of his clan to help our army fight in the Northern Expedition, but I am afraid that some Yimin tribes will rebel again. ”

Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "This matter, Liang has been thinking about it day and night recently. The beliefs of the Yi people in Nanzhong are very different from ours, and many of them are brutal acts of sacrificing with the blood of living people, if this is not changed, I am afraid it will be difficult to communicate with the Han people and be tolerant and close. ”

Liu Chan sighed: "Passed down from generation to generation, it is not easy to change it, if it is strong, it will be wasted." ”

Zhuge Liang also fell silent for a while.

Li Hui, who had been listening for a long time, also sighed at this time: "Yes, many legends of the Yimin here are only passed down by word of mouth, and there is no record or specific image, and it is really difficult to interfere." ”

Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he waved his feather fan and asked: "If someone helps the Yimin, depicts their ghost and god legends, and then gives them them, will the Yimin be willing?" ”

Li Hui was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Their ghost and god legends have no records and images, so they don't want to, but they can't." If anyone has this skill to help him perfect his faith, they will see it as a great blessing. ”

"Hehehe." Zhuge Liang chuckled lightly and said to Liu Chan, "Prince, Liang has a good plan for the matter of returning the people to their hearts. And Rong Liang will prepare for a few days, and then he will be able to help the prince collect the hearts of the people! ”

It seems that Uncle Zhuge wants to help them depict and record their beliefs, which will certainly make the Yi people grateful, but how much help can it help alleviate the contradictions between Han and Yi......

However, although Liu Chan had reservations about the effect of this specific measure, he was very clear about the results of Uncle Zhuge in the history of Nanzhong, so he immediately agreed.

After that, Zhuge Liang locked himself in the study, and at the same time ordered Li Hui to collect and sort out the myths, legends, beliefs and customs of the people of various tribes.

After a few more days, the Hanyi representatives from all over the south and central regions had almost arrived.

On the eve of Liu Chan's preparation for the "Nanzhong Congress", Zhuge Liang finally ended his "state of retreat", and brought out many leather scrolls with him......

(End of chapter)