Ma Yun rolled her eyes. He said grimly: "I can't say anything. What is cultural invasion. I think cultural poverty alleviation is good."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "Yes, yes. Cultural poverty alleviation. Cultural poverty alleviation. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is life. Knowledge is money. Let's pass on knowledge to them. Isn't that helping them the poor. Haha. Haha..."
Ever since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty "deposed a hundred schools. Domineering Confucianism." Confucianism has long been transformed into a tool for maintaining the rule of the emperor. Let the Han people in Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, Nichinan and other counties learn Confucian culture. Isn't it just to make them stand in awe of the emperor of the Han Dynasty? Ma Yun's trick is indeed too clever.
Ma Yun shook her head. Said: "This alone is not enough."
Liu Xin knew that she must have a new countermeasure. Quickly asked: "Not enough. What needs to be done then."
"Immigration." Ma Yun said without hesitation. "Now. The three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan. After all, Han people only account for a small part. In order to consolidate the rule of the Han people there, only to continue to emigrate. Let the Han people become the majority. Let other ethnic groups truly become ethnic minorities. But this time. Immigrants must be real immigrants. Instead of just sending a few criminals into exile."
in fact. Not only the three counties of Cochin, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan. Even the Han people in many other places in Jiaozhou. Except for a small number of officials appointed by the court. Most are prisoners who have been exiled for various reasons. Count on these prisoners to be loyal to the man. It is indeed unrealistic. No wonder the rebellion continues.
Liu Xin certainly understood Ma Yun's meaning. Thought for a while. Suddenly he said: "Large-scale immigration is inevitable. I think of a better way. Zhang Fei said in the report. Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan are sparsely populated. There are still many places that have not been cultivated. . There should be very suitable for growing rice. You should be clear about this. Let’s use this now. We will start farming in the three counties such as Jiaozhi."
Ma Yun groaned: "Tuntian is a way. I just don't know if you plan to set up a civilian or an army."
"Juntun." Liu Xin said without hesitation. "The lives of people everywhere have just stabilized. It is the time to build up strength to prepare for the Northern Expedition. It is not suitable to regenerate branches. I plan to start recruiting soldiers in winter ahead of schedule. I will recruit 100,000 people to Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan to develop military camps."
Ma Yun is not opposed to the method of farming fields. But the effect of farming farmland is not as good as that of emigration. Can't help but say: "Iron-struck barracks and running water soldiers. This method is not a long-term solution."
Liu Xin said confidently: "I have a way to get them to take root there. Soldiers who participated in the field can not only get the food and salary allocated by the court, but also enjoy half of the harvest in the field. Then let them marry a local girl as their wife. Military officers above school lieutenant must accept local women as concubines. In this way, I have sent one hundred thousand troops to the field. It is equivalent to two hundred thousand more Han people. In a few years, they will give birth to children. Isn’t it necessary for the Han people’s ranks? Continue to grow."
Ma Yun thought for a moment. Said: "If the local women don't want to marry them. Wouldn't your plan fail."
Liu Xin smiled and said, "This situation can't happen. Not to mention the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan. Even the entire Jiaozhou is very poor. The soldiers we sent in the past are equivalent to eating double rates. Absolutely locally. It can be regarded as a rich man. What does it cost to marry a few wives."
Ma Yun reluctantly said: "But have you ever thought about it. The foreign women are married to your soldiers. What will those foreign men who cannot marry a wife think? What will they do. I am afraid that there will be a big mess at that time. "
Liu Xin said without hesitation: "Isn't it just right for those alien men not to marry wives. By then, there will be more and more Han people. And there will be fewer and fewer aliens. Isn't this exactly what we need? Don't worry. This is the case. I can only use the method in two places. One is to use Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan. To deal with those unfamiliar white-eyed wolves. The other is the island country beyond the sea. You know."
"In that case. Then I won't say much. But. Just in case. Soldiers in Tuntian can't relax their training." Ma Yun thought for a while. Did not continue to insist. Changed the subject and said. "The establishments in Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan can only be called Confucianism. It is not the same as the schools we envisioned at the beginning. I think it would be better to pick two places to experiment."
Liu Xin hesitated. He said: "Let’s do it. Let me start with two places. Xiangyang and Chang’an. The conditions in Xiangyang are ready. The pilot school can be started soon. Teachers are not a problem. Chang’an is still under construction. By the way, let Xiang Lang make some changes. The school is built together. It can also save a lot of money."
Ma Yun covered her mouth and laughed "Eat". Said: "I know you can't bear the money bag. This way. It doesn't mean that you have set up a place for piloting. And it is the easiest place. Forget it. I won't fight with you. That's it."
This year’s winter recruitment is a full month ahead of previous years. The number of people recruited is also much higher than in previous years. A full 160,000 people. And it was formed separately into two legions. One is the agricultural reclamation corps stationed in Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan. A total of 100,000 people were recruited. And limited to Han Chinese. The other is the Western Region Army. A total of 60,000 people were recruited. The scope of application is not limited to Han Chinese. Not only the Barbarian, Qiang, and Huns can report applications. Even foreigners in Jiaozhou can apply.
In the area under Liu Xinye. Soldiers are not only well-paid with food and salaries. And also very respected. The recruitment office is overcrowded every year. This year is no exception. Same as in previous years. The number of recruits is also calculated by the Ministry of War. And then assigned to each county. Recruits who passed the examination successively arrived at the training center in the western suburbs of Xiangyang.
Needless to say the Western Region Legion. They will conduct intensive training here for six months. This corps is different from other corps. It will be stationed exclusively in the Western Regions. In addition to the various military stations on the Silk Road. The two fortresses of Uzbeli and Turugert, as well as Seoul, will be the focus of their defense. but. Liu Xin didn't want them to take root in the Western Regions. Therefore, the arrangement adopted is a rotation policy. There are 60,000 people in the entire Western Region Army. Everyone will get three months of vacation and one month of intensive training every year. At other times it was stationed in the Western Regions. In other words. Under normal conditions. The Western Region Army will only have 40,000 people stationed there. The remaining 20,000 people will either go on vacation or training. Liu Xin did this. It is also to prevent soldiers from staying away from home for a long time. All kinds of anxiety caused by homesickness.
The Land Reclamation Corps is different. They want to take root in Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, Nichinan and other places. It belongs to a semi-militarized state. Training for them. In addition to basic military skills. It also includes all kinds of farm work. Of course. Most of these recruits come from the countryside. Many people are already good at farm work. It doesn’t take much effort.
In order to be able to catch up with next year's spring plowing. The Land Reclamation Corps went through a short training camp for a month. On the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, he embarked on a journey to the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen and Nichinan. Because it is not a front-line combat force. The combat mission is even worse than the local army. Therefore, the equipment of the Land Reclamation Corps is relatively simple. Wearing old-style armor that was eliminated by the Han army. The weapons in his hand are ring-headed knives and spears. but. The Land Reclamation Corps also added many other equipment. Such as various farm tools. There are cattle and seeds.
Departed with the Land Reclamation Corps. There are also a group of Confucian scholars selected from various counties. Many of this group of Confucian students participated in this year's imperial examination. But their Confucianism did not meet Liu Xin's requirements for selecting talents. Basically all fell off the list. right now. Liu Xin gave them another chance to play for the country. Let them go to the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan to promote Confucianism.
For Confucian scholars. There is an opportunity to preach Confucianism. That's undesirable. No one will give up easily. It's just that this time I went to the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan far away to preach Confucianism. And it's three years after going. It really makes these Confucian scholars in a dilemma.
This situation has long been expected by Liu Xin. But Liu Xin was sure to convince them. What are Confucian scholars studying for? Isn't it to be able to be an official? Of course, it is not ruled out that a small number of people want to become a great Confucian. But that is non-mainstream after all. Most people still hope that one day they can step into official career. Today's officials are mainly from the gentry class. Many people who are full of economics may not have the opportunity to become an official in their entire life.
Liu Xin pioneered the imperial examination. Give the cold students a chance. However, the number of places is limited. And to compete with the gentry's children. The difficulty is too great. And this time. Liu Xin offered them "favorable conditions." As long as they have worked in the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan for three years. Just arrange a position for them. If you do a good job, you can directly serve as the county magistrate or even the county prince and long history.
This condition is absolutely favorable. But most of the gentry's children still don't take it seriously. Therefore, those who sign up are basically the cold students who have difficulty in becoming an official. but. This is exactly what Liu Xin wanted. After all, those places in Jiaozhi belong to the uncivilized barbarians. Since childhood, he was used to living well-off children of the noble family who stretched out their clothes and opened their mouths. I definitely can't adapt to the life there. Only these were born poor. The poor scholars who want to change the status quo through their own efforts. It is possible to persevere.
Soldiers from the 100,000 Agricultural Reclamation Corps and three hundred Hanmen Confucian scholars set foot on the road to Jiaozhi. Long Trip. They all walk on two legs. It will take at least a month to get there. Fortunately, Zhang Fei, Zhang Yun and other four-way military horses did not evacuate. In addition, the local army in the counties of Jiaozhou is also being formed. There will be no danger.
but. When the Land Reclamation Corps arrived in Jiaozhi. But I ran into even greater trouble.