After hearing what Chen Yuan said, Liu Bei quickly asked: "What is the meaning of this statement?"
Chen Yuan calmly explained the causes and consequences of Wulingman's rebellion to everyone.
As soon as Chen Yuan finished speaking, someone among the crowd spoke.
It's Huang Gai.
Huang Gai is from Lingling and is quite familiar with the situation of Wuling barbarians.
"My lord, what the military advisor said is true. The Wuling barbarians rebel almost every year, and they are pacified every year. The rebellions are pacified, and the rebellions are repeated after pacification. It has become a serious disease in Jingnan."
Liu Bei thought: "In your opinion, what should we do if we want to eradicate the disease?"
"The Jingnan barbarians and the Wuling barbarians are quite Hanized, so they should reduce taxes and lure the mountain people down to the city. They should be treated equally with our Han people and they can be naturalized."
This is what Chen Yuan said.
Because Chen Yuan suddenly remembered something.
This Wuling Barbarian is also called Wuxi Barbarian, and there is a man named Shamoke in Wuxi Barbarian.
This man later surrendered to the Shu Han, and was still loyal to the Shu Han, and eventually died together with Zhang Nan and Feng Xi.
General Fan will die in honor of the Han, and he will die as a loyal minister of the Han.
This is the evaluation of Samoko by later generations.
Shamoko's achievement was to kill Gan Ning.
It can be seen that this person is also a fierce general.
As long as Samoko is conquered, it is equivalent to conquering the Wuxi barbarians. The strong ones will become soldiers and the weak ones will make up their households. Tens of thousands of elite soldiers can be obtained in an instant.
However, before that, you still have to fight it first.
Giving both kindness and power is the right way.
"My lord, it is not difficult to quell the Wuling barbarians, but if you want to use them for your own use, the best way is to use kindness and power together. Therefore, you must first conquer the Wuling barbarians, and then implement the tax reduction and exemption policy, and strengthen them into soldiers.
If you replenish your household, you will not only be able to get elite soldiers, but you will also be able to farm the fields and gather grain, which is really a gift from God."
What Chen Yuan said is correct.
But there is one thing, that is, the tax policy is set by the imperial court, and even the state pastor has no right to change it.
Of course, although it cannot be changed explicitly, it can be modified.
In the eyes of the court, as long as you can pay taxes for a year, the court basically doesn't care where you collect them from.
Just give me money and food, whatever you want.
Therefore, it is only necessary to make up for the Wuling tax from other places.
Liu Bei naturally thought of this: "Where will the missing taxes come from?"
The taxes paid by the Wuling barbarians were not a fraction, otherwise they would not have caused rebellions every year.
Chen Yuan already had a countermeasure in his mind: "This matter is easy, just leave it to Yuan. Don't worry, my lord."
When Liu Bei heard what Chen Yuan said, he immediately said happily: "Leave this matter to Zichu."
Chen Yuan bowed and accepted the order.
Liu Bei certainly trusted Chen Yuan very much.
Now that the strategy was decided, Liu Bei began to give orders: "On this trip to Wuling, Zilong, Gongfu, Wen Chang and others will accompany me."
The four of them stood up and took their orders.
Chen Yuan was very happy when he saw that his name was not mentioned.
So he added: "My lord, there is a man named Shamoko among the Wuling barbarians. This man is very brave and good at using an iron caltrop bone. If you encounter him, please surrender him. This man is very popular among the Wuling barbarians."
He has a good reputation and is known as the number one warrior of the Wuling Man. If he can truly surrender, the Wuling Man will be defeated."
Hearing this, Liu Bei and Xi Zhicai looked at each other and smiled, which made Chen Yuan feel cold in his heart.
What does this mean?
Liu Bei's next words directly chilled Chen Yuan's heart.
"Since Zichu is so familiar with Wuling Man, you can come with me as a military advisor for this trip."
Good guy, I'll let you have a bad mouth.
Now, okay, just fold yourself in.
Chen Yuanyou wanted to struggle, but saw the look in Liu Bei's eyes.
He knew that he couldn't fight anymore, Liu Bei was determined to take him there.
Forget it, just go for it, there is no danger in this trip anyway, just treat it as an armed tour.
Chen Yuan had no choice but to bow down and accept the order.
After the matter was discussed, everyone left, leaving only Liu Bei and Xi Zhicai. Judging by their posture, they obviously had something to say.
It was not too early at this time, so Chen Yuan waved his hand to have the wine and food brought out.
I happened to talk while eating.
The food and wine were served quickly, and the three of them had a drink first.
After that, Liu Bei said: "Fourth brother, the reason why I let you go with me on this trip is not only because you are familiar with the situation of the Wuling barbarians, but also because Zhicai is ill. I am afraid that he will not be able to withstand the pain of long-distance fatigue."
When Chen Yuan heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
He suddenly remembered something. Xi Zhicai seemed to have died early in history?
Wouldn't it be obvious now?
Chen Yuan quickly asked with concern: "Zhicai, is there something serious wrong with your health? Have you checked with Fang Ji?"
Xi Zhicai smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's nothing serious. It's just that the soul is a little damaged. It seems that something is wrong. The weather at the beginning of the day that day hurt the soul. That's why we have this misfortune. We just need to rest."
After some time, things will be back to normal, so I can't follow my lord on this trip, so I can only ask Zichu."
Chen Yuan nodded immediately after hearing this: "In that case, Zhicai, you should recuperate in Xiangyang. During your recuperation, take care of Jin Fengwei, and pay special attention to the Cai family. I always feel that they are planning something."
Xi Zhicai became interested: "Zi Chu, I heard that the Cai family gave you and your lord a big gift. What is it?"
Xi Zhicai is really interesting as a friend.
Cai Mao originally stated that the gift was for Liu Bei and Chen Yuan.
Liu Bei hasn't seen the gift yet. Although Liu Bei is not very interested in it, given their brotherly feelings, it would be the same for anyone.
However, Liu Bei is the lord after all, so it is better for Liu Bei to see this gift.
Xi Zhicai definitely had good intentions.
When Chen Yuan heard what Xi Zhicai said, he suddenly realized.
Chen Yuan took the map of the river waters with him, took it out directly, showed it to the two of them, and said, "This is a gift from the Cai family."
Liu Bei and Xi Zhicai looked at it carefully.
Oh, the map of the river water area.
We all know the importance of water area maps.
Liu Bei and Xi Zhicai glanced at each other, and then looked at Chen Yuan: "Zichu, what do the Cai family mean? They actually gave such a heavy gift. Could it be that they really want to join the state capital?"
Chen Yuan sneered: "Brother, Zhicai, I still can't guess the reason why the Cai family sent such a heavy gift. However, the Cai family is determined not to vote for the state capital, because the state government's policies are inconsistent with the Cai family's interests."
It doesn’t fit.”
Liu Bei and Xi Zhicai nodded, they thought so too.
Since the Cai family will not actually surrender to the state capital, sending such a heavy gift must have ulterior motives. They may not rule out the idea of paralyzing themselves and others, and then secretly using some conspiracy.
Xi Zhicai had some thoughts in mind: "Zichu, don't worry, I will definitely keep an eye on the Cai family, and I will find out every slightest movement."
Chen Yuan nodded, feeling relieved about Xi Zhicai.
This guy's mind is terrifyingly advanced. If the Cai family wants to hide it from him, it's just a dream.