Chapter 283: Shi Xie's Experience in Governing the Barbarians
"Annan General Lu Meng pays homage to Master Zhou Mu."
Shi Xie is seventy-three years old this year. Although his hair is white, the skin on his face is very shiny and his figure is quite majestic.
Shi Xie laughed, but there were only a few wrinkles on his face, "General Ziming, you don't have to be polite. I have received the order from the Marquis of Chu a long time ago. The general will lead the army into the city to rest first. I will take care of the general!"
Lu Meng cupped his hands and said, "Then there is Master Mu of Laozhou."
It seems that Lingnan is a place that raises people. Zhao Tuo in the late Qin Dynasty and Shi Xie today are all very long-lived without exception. Historically, Shi Xie died of illness in 226.
In Longbian City, where Jiaozhi County is seated, Shi Xie greeted Lü Meng respectfully outside the city. Shi Xie kept talking to Lü Meng until he entered the city to go to the Prefecture Mufu.
"Although this Jiaozhi is far away from Lingnan, it has its own flavor. Shi Xie is indeed a talented man who has been in charge of Jiaozhou for more than 20 years. Look at this dragon city. Although the people are not as rich as Jingchu and the Central Plains, they are still comparable to Lingchu.
Ling, Wuling and other places."
Zhou Bujie didn't know when he came close to the two of them again. He suddenly said such a sentence, which shocked Lu Meng. He was really afraid that this bastard would say something he shouldn't have said.
Sure enough, Zhou Buyi's next few words made Lu Meng almost fall off his horse.
"I heard that Shi Xie and his brothers served as governors of various counties and were in charge of the administration of a state. Because the territory they governed was thousands of miles away, they were prestigious and supreme. When they came in and out, they rang bells and chimes, and they were equipped with majesty.
The flute is played, the carriages and horses fill the road, and there are often dozens of ascetics (monks) burning incense among the carriages and horses."
"Their wives and concubines all ride in small carriages with curtains, and their children are followed by soldiers on horseback. Their dignity and illustriousness have impressed all ethnic groups. Even the former King of Nanyue (Zhao Tuo) could not surpass them."
"Now it turns out that it is indeed the case, but Shi Xie is also aware of current affairs. He knows that he is approaching old age and has found a way out for himself. This is what he is like."
Lu Meng's expression changed, and he smiled awkwardly at Shi Xie and said, "Forgive me, Master Zhou Mu, but this is a madman from Jingchu. It was in order to temper his temper that my lord specially sent him to follow him south.
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Shi Xie is so old that he has never seen anyone before. He smiled and waved his hands and said, "It doesn't matter. He is right. Although I and a few brothers are in charge of Jiaozhou and Baiyue, they do need a grand guard of honor."
To overwhelm the barbarians. It is not difficult to defeat the barbarians. What is difficult is how to govern them and live in harmony with the Han people."
After saying that, Shi Xie smiled bitterly and said, "I and several brothers are getting old. It is better to leave Jiaozhou to capable people. In today's world, there is no one else who can govern Jiaozhou well except the Marquis of Chu."
Before Lu Meng could answer, Zhou Buji beside him nodded and said, "I heard Duke Jing Sheng say that the Lord of Jiaozhi Shifu was both knowledgeable and well-versed in government affairs. He managed to preserve a state in the midst of great chaos for more than twenty years.
There were no wars within the borders, the people did not lose their property, and the merchants and travelers all benefited from it.”
"Nowadays, you can still have such insights and decisions about yourself and the outside world. It's really admirable."
Liu Biao once thought about going south to control Jiaozhou, but unfortunately Cao Cao was afraid that Liu Biao would become bigger, so he granted Shi Xiexi a title in advance in the name of the imperial court.
Shi Xie didn't care that Zhou Buji spoke directly and smiled lightly. Lu Meng was even more embarrassed at the side, but he could only smile in apology.
After finally arriving at the Zhou Mu Mansion, Zhou Buji jumped off his horse and said something even more bold, "Master Zhou Mu, can I take a bath first?"
"Of course. I'll make arrangements for Mr. Little."
"Thank you very much, but there must be beauty, petals, fragrance, and..."
"Bastard, shut up!" Before Zhou Bujiu could finish his words, Lu Meng kicked him on the butt.
Lifting up the struggling Zhou Buyi, Lu Meng smiled awkwardly at Shi Xie again and said, "Lord Zhou Mu, this kid is used to being arrogant. Please forgive me, Lord Zhou Mu."
Shi Xie smiled and stroked his beard and said, "It doesn't matter. Someone comes and prepares it for Mr. Zhou according to his request."
"promise."
At the banquet, Lu Meng raised his wine glass and said to Shi Xie who was sitting on the throne, "I would like to express my gratitude to Lord Zhou Mu for supporting us. I also apologize for Zhou Buyi's ridiculous remarks."
Shi Xie smiled and said, "This is all a trivial matter, general. There is no need to be polite. Besides, I have received the order from the Marquis of Chu and am just following the order."
Saying that, Shi Xie picked up the wine glass and said, "I accept the general's wishes, but I think that this first glass of wine should be given to the Marquis of Chu. If I take refuge with the Marquis of Chu, then the Marquis of Chu is also my master. As my subordinates, at this moment
Remember your lord, don’t you?”
No wonder Shi Xie has been able to stabilize the state for so long. His worldliness alone is not something that ordinary people can match. Lu Meng admired in his heart and said,
"Lord Zhou Mu is right, I'm being rude, please."
"please."
After drinking a bottle of wine, Shi Xie looked at Huang Quan and said, "I have already heard of Huang Gongheng's reputation even in a remote place in Jiaozhou."
"Governing Nanzhong is different from governing Shuzhong. The barbarians fear power but not virtue. They should first use thunderous means to shock them, and then use gentle policies to appease them. However, even so, they must be beaten from time to time."
Huang Quan stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir, for your teaching."
Shi Xie waved his hands with a smile and looked at Lu Meng with his peripheral vision. He said this to Huang Quan, and especially to Lu Meng.
Lu Meng touched the stubble on his chin and thought about Shi Xie's words. Liu Cong asked him to help Liu Xun turn Nanzhong into Han Dynasty, but did not say how to do it.
When he came here, he had some ideas, but most of them were about using violent means. But Shi Xie's words made many of Lu Meng's previous ideas even more enlightening.
"Actually, these barbarians are living a very hard life. Occasionally, those who make trouble are either unable to survive or are being deceived by others."
"If we can teach them farming, they can not only fill their bellies, but also be able to keep themselves in peace. In this way, if we educate them with Han culture and scare them with Xuanhe soldiers, there is nothing to worry about,"
"Master Zhou Mu has learned his lesson in planning for the country." Lu Meng, Deng Fang and others raised their wine glasses and toasted to Shi Xie.
"What are you talking about when you are old enough to seek the country? Let me, Zhou Buji, see, who can say such a thing?"
Before the person arrived, the voice arrived, and then, Zhou Buji, dressed in white clothes and wearing loose hair, walked into the hall.
Lu Meng's face darkened, he stared at Zhou Buyi and said, "Sit down, eat and don't talk."
Zhou Busu sat down next to Lu Meng, "Looking at how scared you are, how can a man who lives between heaven and earth be so timid?"
Lu Meng took a deep breath and showed a smile that was uglier than crying and said, "You are right, so why don't we eat first?"
"Nonsense, do you want me to continue to be hungry if you don't eat?" Zhou Buyi rolled his eyes at Lu Meng and said. Then he picked up the roast chicken on the table and ate it to his heart's content.
Lu Meng breathed a sigh of relief and finally closed his mouth.
"Zhou um... Sir, you have taken refuge with the Marquis of Chu, so when are you going to Xiangyang?" Zhou Bujie, still chewing a piece of chicken in his mouth, asked Shi Xie with his bright black eyes.
Lu Meng stood up and cupped his hands towards Shi Xie and said, "Master Zhou Mu, please excuse me first."
Then with a dark face, Zhou Buji, who was shouting, slipped out and walked outside. After a while, Zhou Buji's screams were heard outside.
Huang Quan, Deng Fang, Quan Cong and others present felt relieved after hearing this, and even the dishes and wine in front of them became so delicious...