Liu Xun took the bamboo slips, looked at them, and said, "Okay. Taxes will increase and the people will be happy. This is the foundation of the country's strength."
Huang Quan cupped his hands and complimented, "You are all wise and wise. In just a few years, Nanzhong has been unified under your hands. Now it is even more prosperous. Reports are being sent from all over the country. There is already more and more money and food in the treasury."
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Liu Xun put down the bamboo slips, pointed at Huang Quan and joked, "Okay, Huang Gongheng will also compliment Gu Gu."
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"I am telling the truth, and I am not trying to flatter you."
Liu Xun did not dwell on this issue, "Lü Meng led more than 50,000 Chu troops to the south. Are there any battle reports now?"
Lu Meng led his troops south and waited until Liu Xun returned from conquering the White Wolf Yi. Out of curiosity, Liu Xun couldn't help but ask.
Huang Quan smiled bitterly and said, "How long has it been? No matter how powerful the Chu army is, it is impossible for them to achieve victory, right? The further south you go, the deeper the mountains, forests, swamps, snakes, insects, and beasts are densely populated. Although the Chu army is strong,
, but you must also be careful when marching."
Liu Xun nodded, "Yes, Gu is anxious, but it has nothing to do with Gu. Those battle results belong to the King of Chu."
"Report! Deng Fang, the governor of Dian County, wants to see you!"
"Deng Fang?" Liu Xun was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Huang Quan, "He has always been in Dian County. He would not come to Qilan if he had nothing to do. Why did he come to see Gu now?"
Huang Quan thought for a while and said seriously, "Your Majesty, perhaps the war in the south has come to an end."
Liu Xun was a little surprised. How long had it been before the Chu army had defeated several tribes? No, what if the Chu army was defeated?
This possibility is not impossible. The barbarians in the south are good at wandering in the deep mountains and old forests. If the Chu army gets entangled with them, they may not really be their opponents.
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It's not that the Chu army can't be defeated. You can't even find anyone, so why fight? The barbarians can completely use their familiarity with the terrain to deal with the Chu army. If the Chu army loses because of this, it is very possible.
"Quick pass!"
Deng Fang came in, his expression a little anxious, "Foreign Minister Deng Fang, pay your respects to the Marquis of Shu!"
Liu Xun waved his hand for him to stand up, "Sir, why are you so eager? But...but your army was defeated in the south?"
Deng Fang shook his head and said, "The Lord of Shu misunderstood. Our army was not defeated. On the contrary, it was a great victory."
Liu Xun's expression changed, "What about your country's army?"
"We are on our way to the north, but we still need help from the Lord of Shu." Deng Fang said with a cupped hand.
"How do you say this?"
Liu Xun was a little curious. Chu's army was so powerful that it had already achieved victory within two months of sending troops. Since they had already won, why did they still need his help?
Deng Fang smiled bitterly and said, "Marquis of Shu, General Lu led his troops south to reach Ailao. The Ailao tribe has now been destroyed. Later, they destroyed the armies of dozens of smaller tribes and captured nearly 200,000 people in total."
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"Two hundred thousand?!" Deng Fang still wanted to speak, but Liu Xun had already spoken in shock.
He conquered the White Wolf Yi and only got back 60,000 people. This was the result of more than a year of hard work. How did Lu Meng and the Chu army do it, defeat so many people in two months?
After exclaiming, Liu Xun came back to his senses and said, "I have lost my composure. Sir, please continue."
Deng Fang continued, "Shu Lord, my army has no time to take care of the small tribes that were destroyed. The Shan and Piao Kingdoms in the south sent troops to plunder their remaining populations."
"Of course, these are not the main point. The main point is that the army is eager to return to our homeland of Dachu, so it needs the help of the Lord of Shu to provide food and grass."
After hearing this, Liu Xun understood that two hundred thousand people was not a small number, and the food consumed every day was huge. Lu Meng had no choice but to ask for this.
Huang Quan immediately bowed his hands to Liu Xun and said, "Your Majesty, Da Chu is our superior country. It is natural to help our superior country. Please think twice, Your Majesty."
Liu Xun took a deep breath and said, "This is natural. I don't need Gong Heng to tell me, I will try my best to find a solution."
"It's just that for 200,000 people, plus Da Chu's army, there are more than 200,000 people with food rations in total. Nanzhong has had good harvests in recent years. It can be supplied for a period of time, but there are not that many people to transport food."
As he spoke, Liu Xun looked at Deng Fang, obviously asking him if there was anything he could do.
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Deng Fang did not show any pretense and said, "Marquis of Shu, you only need to prepare food and fodder. Two hundred thousand prisoners are enough to transport food and fodder."
There is no force in the south that can threaten the 50,000 Chu army, so it is not impossible to bring food with the army. However, in this way, the marching speed will have to be slowed down.
"In addition, among the 200,000 prisoners, there are nearly 60,000 women and children. General Lu Meng wants to keep this part of the population in Nanzhong. I wonder if the Lord of Shu is willing to accept it?"
In recent years, the male-to-female population ratio in Chu State has become saturated. For Liu Cong, what is most needed now is young and strong labor force, and the demand for women is not that great.
It would be difficult to carry 60,000 women and children, and it would also cost food. Lu Meng thought and simply decided to leave these people in Nanzhong.
Liu Xun said in surprise, "Since General Lu is so generous, how can I not accept it?"
Although there are few people in Nanzhong, the Chinese people have been integrated with the local ethnic groups since ancient times, and there is not much resistance to foreigners, especially women.
More importantly, the male-to-female ratio in Nanzhong is seriously imbalanced. These 60,000 women and children can just enough to adjust the male-to-female ratio in Nanzhong.
Liu Xun usually didn't want to go against the Chu State, but wanted to surrender directly to the Chu State in the future. But if it could increase his strength, how could he refuse as the master?
After the negotiation was completed, Liu Xun stood up and said, "Gong Heng, transport 80% of the grain stored in the treasuries of all Nanzhong to the predetermined location for the Chu army to march."
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"Let the county guards and county magistrates from all over the country repair the roads as soon as possible to make it easier for the Chu army to advance!"
"I obey."
Deng Fang knelt down excitedly and said, "The foreign minister would like to thank the Marquis of Shu. The foreign minister will definitely write to the king and ask the king to reward the Marquis of Shu. I, the great Chu, will definitely not forget the kindness of the Marquis of Shu."
Liu Xun walked down the hall with a smile and helped Deng Fang up. "Sir, those small tribes in the south have no troops. They are lambs to be slaughtered. I want to go south to conquer them. What do you think?"
Shan and Piao were larger countries than Ailao. In Liu Xun's opinion, it was him who ate meat and drank soup in Chu, so how could he get the turn of these two barbarian countries!
The Shan Kingdom is located further south of the various tribes in the south of Ailao, and its national system belongs to the tribal alliance.
When King Yongyoudiao was on the throne, he sent envoys to the Han Dynasty many times from the ninth year of Yongyuan to the sixth year of Yongjian (97-131) in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Han emperor specially gave Yongyoudiao a golden seal and purple ribbon.
, was awarded the official title of "Captain of the Han Dynasty".
The rising Shan State began to conflict with the Pyu State in the south. The Pyu State continued to invade the Shan State. There was a powerful Han Empire in the northeast and Pyu State intrusion in the south. The Shan State, which was attacked from both sides, chose to attack the more powerful Han Empire.
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After the Shan State established diplomatic relations with the Han Empire, it received support from the Han Empire. The people of the Shan State had frequent exchanges with the Han Empire, and envoys from both sides also visited each other frequently.