Ningtong City.

Jiaxing Mansion Ya Nei.

A tribal leader dressed in fancy dress sat on the left and right, and from time to time whispered in a language that the Han Chinese did not understand.

They were invited by the prefect of Jiaxing Prefecture to come to the government to discuss matters.

It's just that because the various tribes are scattered in the mountains, the news is closed, and they don't know the decree issued by the Chu court at all.

These leaders discussed for a long time, but in the end, they still didn't guess what medicine was sold in the gourd of Buqi Buzi, the new prefect.

"The prefect has arrived!"

Outside the lobby, the mid-air shouts of the officials rang out.

Soon, a young man dressed in official uniform, with a square face, and not angry, entered the house, accompanied by several scribes.

"I've seen the Bu Governor's Mansion later!"

Seeing Bu Qi come in, a group of tribal leaders hurriedly got up to greet him.

For the new prefect of Jiaxing Mansion, these leaders are still very recognized.

At the beginning of this year, a series of major wars in southern Xinjiang led to the withering of people's livelihood, barren fertile land, and the flight of the people to the mountains and forests.

Since Buqi took office, he was ordered by Zhao Yu to befriend the barbarians, build water conservancy, restore people's livelihood, and introduce policies to encourage the people to reclaim wasteland at the same time, but also use tough measures to check the household registration and find the Dingkou hidden by the wealthy family.

With the tens of thousands of elite troops left behind by Zhao Yu when he left as a deterrent, those wealthy families in Miao Jiang had to cooperate obediently.

Even if there were barbarians who were unwilling to cooperate and deliberately made trouble, they were pacified by Bu Qi personally leading the troops.

Under the strong wrist of Buqi, in just three months, the economy and atmosphere of the entire Jiaxing Mansion have been revitalized, and the lives of the people have also been visibly improved.

Seeing the means of Buqi, these leaders of the Shanman, Miao, Wu and other tribes respected and feared this Chu official who was about to enter the year of establishment, and actively cooperated with his policies.

"Chiefs, please be seated!"

The step that sat on the main seat smiled and bowed to everyone in return.

Wu Kun asked with a flattering face: "I don't know if the prefect of Bu asked me to wait, what important things do you want to order?" If we can do it, we will do our best. ”

Since the Emperor of Chu was captured in his own right, he finally realized the gap between himself and Chu.

The gap between the two is huge, and it can be called a world of difference!

Not to mention the heavy prestige exuded by Zhao Yu's body, which made him tremble.

Since then, he has extinguished his thoughts of going against the state of Chu.

With such a Ming Jun here, if he still has something to do to provoke Chu State, what is the difference between it and suicide?

Suicide is just one person's business, but if the Son of Heaven of Chu State sends troops to the south again because of his stupid actions, the old and young of that clan will be affected to death by themselves!

As a result, most of the tribal leaders represented by Wu Kun invariably changed their attitudes, and in the blink of an eye, they became loyal vassals of the Chu State.

For them, if they can't fight, they join, which is an extremely common thing in the struggle of various clans.

Moreover, since they made a bloody alliance with the Son of Heaven of the Chu State, their tribe has indeed benefited from the Chu State.

What's more, the economy and culture of Da Chu are extremely admired by them.

It is a great honor for them to be Da Chu's dog now, so what's so embarrassing?

You must know that some people just want to be it, but they can't be it!

Regarding the psychological changes of Wukun and others these days, although Buqi felt some of them, he didn't pay attention to them.

Seeing the other party asking at this time, Bu Qi nodded with a smile and said:

"The leader of the vultures is the head of a clan, and after Zishan came to southern Xinjiang, thanks to your helpers, he was able to gain a firm foothold. At this time, I would like to invite you to come here to tell you about the policies that the imperial court has just promulgated, and secondly, I want to discuss with you a few ways to make money, so that the people on both sides can get benefits. ”

As for the policies of the Chu court, these tribal leaders did not pay much attention to it.

Although I am afraid of that powerful emperor from the bottom of my heart, the emperor of the southern Xinjiang sky is far away, and the other party is so busy that his feet don't touch the ground, I'm afraid he won't have the opportunity to pay attention to himself.

In contrast, they are more interested in the way of making a fortune.

After all, no one thinks they have less money.

At that moment, there were a few people clamoring, hoping that Buqi could talk about the way to make money first.

Bu Qi glanced at the noisy tribal leaders, and said with a smile:

"In the eyes of this official, getting rich is only a matter for the moment, but the policies issued by the imperial court are for the benefit of your children and grandchildren. Don't you really want to hear it? ”

When the tribal leaders heard this, they were stunned.

They had never seen each other so solemn since they had dealt with this prefect.

Wukun and Long En glanced at each other, and instantly understood their respective thoughts.

The policy that Buqi said must be of great importance!

With such a thought, Wu Kun hurriedly coughed lightly, and after glaring at the person who was making noise with his eyes, he said cautiously:

"Bu-sama, those are young and ignorant rough men, Bu-sama don't pay attention to them. However, please explain to us rough people the teachings of His Majesty and the policies of the imperial court. We are in a bloody alliance with Your Majesty, and we are the people of Chu State, if we don't even know anything about the policies of the imperial court, once this spreads, not only will we lose face, but also give in to the Lord and the court, as well as Your Majesty's face! ”

"Exactly!"

"What the Patriarch said is very true."

"Step Adult, let's tell me about it!"

Some of the barbarian patriarchs who reacted also said one after another.

Seeing these barbarian leaders like this, Buqi's Han heart instantly fluttered, and his heart was extremely satisfied.

But good literacy made him regain his composure in the next moment.

Bu Qi raised his hands, and arched his hands solemnly in the direction of Shenjing and His Majesty, and said:

"Your Majesty has issued two decrees, one is to build water conservancy, which has been carried out since the official took office. The second is to open academies to prepare for the imperial examination in a few years. ”

Immediately, he briefly explained the concept of the imperial examination to everyone.

"Your Majesty even said that the people of southern Xinjiang have suffered from wars, but the people are fierce and there are many strong men, so it is specially decreed that each barbarian will nominate one person to directly participate in next year's martial arts palace test."

Seeing that some people still didn't understand, Bu Qi had to explain again:

"That is to say, Your Majesty allows people like you, as long as they pass the palace examination, they can be awarded military positions and become generals of our dynasty. In the future, not only can you follow Your Majesty to expand the territory and make contributions, but you can also seal your wife and son, and leave a name in history. ”

Speaking of which, almost everyone present understood the meaning, and their expressions instantly became excited.

That young son of heaven actually allowed them barbarians to participate in the imperial examination, and even had the opportunity to enter the court as an official and leave a name in history?

What kindness this is!

The situation of these barbarians is extremely similar to that of the merchant class of the Chu State, but their status is even lower than them.

Therefore, when they heard Bu Qi say these words with their own ears, the shock in their hearts was no less than that of those wealthy businessmen!

has the opportunity to go to Chu State as an official and feel the prosperous world outside the mountain, who wants to stay in this deep ravine every day!

No wonder the prefect said that this policy benefits future generations.

This is not an exaggeration at all, this is a road to heaven!

For a while, the first few people who spoke were not only happy, but also happy.

Fortunately, the words of the Wu patriarch made the prefect change his mind, otherwise, when he got out of this mansion, he would have to be sprayed with dog blood by others!

"It's just, Master Bu, there is only one person in this place, isn't it too little?"

"Less? I don't think so! ”

Bu Qi glanced at the other party and said coldly: "Do you know that except for the provinces around Shenjing City, the rest of the provinces will not participate in next year's imperial examination." Moreover, there is not a single place for the Han people in Jiaxing Mansion! Don't forget, this is Your Majesty's grace to you! ”

As soon as Bu Qi said this, these barbarian leaders really realized that this will of the Son of Heaven was specially considered for them barbarians.

After thinking about this truth, they finally understood that it was really not to fool them when they were in the first place!

Your Majesty is really thinking about them!

"Thank you!"

The leaders of the tribes who were grateful for the tears got up one after another and bowed three times and nine times in the direction where the Shenjing City was located.

After getting up, the tribal leaders returned to their seats.

Wu Kun, who was quite flexible, pondered the words that Bu Qi had just said, and suddenly asked:

"Dare to ask Master Bu, if we also contribute money and effort to the construction of the academy, is it possible to get a place in the imperial examination?"

Bu Qi glanced at him approvingly, and said:

"Exactly. However, this official advises you that the rich businessmen of Jiaxing Mansion will definitely participate in the construction of the academy, and those businessmen are all rich, so you should think differently. ”

When the tribal leaders who realized what the two were talking about, they were all a little indignant, and even felt that this step was belittling them.

If it weren't for the majesty of the steps, they would have been shouting a long time ago.

The position of the leader of their tribe has been passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years, accumulating over time, and they have already accumulated an unknown amount of gold, silver and jewelry in their respective caves.

They may be in dire need of weapons and armor, but these gold, silver and jewels are as much as they want!

Those guys who got rich overnight by hoarding and speculating can compare with them?

It's a joke!

Taking in the expressions of these tribal leaders, the corners of Buqi's mouth were slightly raised upward.

As the saying goes, it's better to be agitated than to be aggressive.

Anyway, in his eyes, these tribal leaders are barbarians, and those merchants are moths, which is not a good thing!

Now that my words can make these tribal leaders and those businessmen fight to the death for a quota, their heads will be broken and bleeding, and the government can sit on the profits of the fishermen, wouldn't it be happy!

It is estimated that the government only needs to make two achievements in the establishment of the academy this time.

"In addition, I would like to remind you leaders of a word. There is also a distinction between civil and military in this academy, and my Chinese doctrine is broad and profound, if you are enrolled, I am afraid that you can only see through the surface in a year or two, and you can't cope with the literary ju, so it is better to put your energy on the martial arts first. Wait until there are really good talents and beautiful jade in the clan, and then try to participate in the literary competition. ”

These barbarians, let them be my cannon fodder honestly!

When the tribal leaders heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up, and they felt that Bu Qi was worthy of being a high-ranking official like the prefect and becoming a feudal official, and this insight alone was far beyond their comparison.

"Ming Gong ......"

At this moment, the staff behind Buqi bent down and whispered a few words in his ear.

Bu Qi looked at everyone and laughed:

"Yesterday, a disciple of the military family entered the city and reported to the government, saying that he was going to build a academy in the city to teach the art of the military family. No, your chance has come! ”

The great names of the hundred schools of thought, even among these barbarians, are also famous.

"Thank you for your advice!"

Everyone clasped their fists and thanked Bu Qi.

Bu Qi waved his hand and said:

"Whether it is my Han or your children, as long as they can be lifted, their official face will also be bright, and they can also raise their heads in front of their colleagues and His Majesty."

"Okay, the matter of the imperial examination is almost over, and then, it is the so-called way to make money."

"Please show me down, and I'll listen to you."

With the imperial examination as a foreshadowing, the attitude of these barbarian leaders became more and more respectful and humble.

Again, no one wants to live with money.

"There are two ways to make money, one is silver mines, and the other is well salt."

Bu Qi Lang said:

"This silver mine was personally informed by His Majesty, and after His Majesty returned to Beijing, he asked people to bring a map marked with silver mines. For the sake of safety, the official asked an experienced craftsman to take someone to inspect it himself, and sure enough, he found a vein in the deep mountains. This vein is roughly estimated to be at least 5 million taels, and it can produce about 100,000 taels of silver per year. ”

Speaking of this, even Buqi's voice became a little uplifted.

That's a big deal!

Although this silver mine was discovered by His Majesty, with His Majesty's character, it is impossible to compete with him, a courtier, so the first name in this merit book is his Buzi Mountain.

The vein of five million taels of silver, with an annual output of about 100,000 taels, is enough to be developed for more than 50 years, which is equivalent to finding an endless stream of money bags for the country.

What a large reserve of silver mines!

Hearing this news, the tribal leaders present were also a little uneasy.

Compared with this vein, the veins that they have guarded for generations are simply small rivers next to the Yangtze River, which are not an order of magnitude at all!

And the meaning in Buda's mouth, this vein was just explored by His Majesty at the suggestion of the other party?!

Your Majesty, is it true that you have the power of gods and ghosts?

As soon as they thought of this, their awe of the Chu State unconsciously deepened.

At the thought that there would be no need to be an enemy of such a country in the future, everyone breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

"What do you mean?" Ron asked tentatively.

Bu Qi didn't sell Guan Zi, and said directly: "Because this silver mine is located in the deep mountains, your clansmen are walking on the ground in the mountains and forests, so what this official means is that the Jiaxing government recruits people from your tribes to mine, and most of the guards of the silver mine are also responsible for you, and the required wages are paid by the government." The silver tael mined and smelted, the imperial court took sixty percent, the Jiaxing Mansion took two percent, and the remaining two percent were at the disposal of the tribes involved. However, the official has said in advance that these summoned miners and guards are not under your command. If they commit a crime, they should also be dealt with by the laws of the Chu State, and you must not interfere with them without sufficient reasons. ”

For these barbarians, Buqi's attitude is very clear, that is, to use and defend, and slowly assimilate them into the Han people.

Such a good thing, how can I still wait for it?

Buqi's words made everyone's hearts overjoyed.

It seems that this time I hugged my thick legs, and I really got it right!

They only need to use manpower to get a piece of cake, and this kind of good thing will only be rejected by fools!

(End of chapter)