Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 634: Farming and leading Fangjun

The idea of ​​military settlement actually has a very long history.

Tracing back to the earliest, it originated in the Western Han Dynasty.

During the Three Kingdoms period, the most famous military farming system must be Cao Cao's.

At that time, after Cao Cao quelled the civil strife in Yanzhou and repelled Yuan Shu, the situation temporarily stabilized.

As the external war pressure eased, they were able to deal with the domestic affairs that had been put on hold.

At this time, his advisers Zao Zhi and Han Hao suggested: After the war in Yanzhou, there are many wastelands and refugees everywhere. Why not distribute these wastelands to the refugees and let them cultivate them for us?
In this way, Cao Cao solved the food problem.

The problems of refugees and wasteland were solved, allowing Cao Cao to have a stable grain production every year at that time.

This will create a state where troops can be quickly assembled to assist in wartime, and the problems of manpower and military supplies will also be readily solved.

And aren’t the refugees and wastelands exactly the same as the current situation of the Samhan people and Daifang County?
Most of the military farms in the Han Dynasty were "military farms" where soldiers cultivated the land; Cao Cao promoted "civilian farms" where the common people cultivated the land.

At present, Xing Daorong has soldiers, refugees, and land, so he can completely implement the two-in-one military farming system.

They immediately adopted the method of joint settlement between the military and civilians with the intention of developing the entire Daifang County.

Xing Daorong immediately discussed with Gongsun Gong, Princess Buri, and Wu Yan how to implement the military farming system.

But this is a bit ridiculous for the Wuhuan and Xianbei.

They have been a grassland tribe for generations and are reclaiming wasteland in Daifang County, so they are really not related to the tribe at all.

This made Princess Bu Ri feel a little unhappy.

...

Inside the tent, Princess Buri sat upright on a felt carpet, wearing a gorgeous fox fur coat, her eyes and brows revealing the heroic spirit of a daughter of the grassland.

He raised his chin slightly, looked at Xing Daorong standing in the tent with a stern look, and said with a hint of displeasure: "General Xing, you want my Xianbei people to stay in Daifang County to open up wasteland?"

"We Xianbei people have been nomads for generations, living wherever there is water and grass. How can we be trapped in one place and become farmers who till the fields?"

It seems that Princess Buri was indeed a little angry about Xing Daorong's proposal, otherwise she would not have given Xing Daorong such a cold look.

Xing Daorong was also a little embarrassed.

Indeed, the Xianbei and Wuhuan have been quite loyal recently and have made great efforts in following him to fight against the Three Han Kingdoms.

I work hard and do my best without any hesitation!
Logically speaking, the war should be stopped for the time being, as it would not be a good idea to ask people to engage in farming.

But... these ten thousand people can't just eat and not work!

That's why Xing Daorong had to say something nice.

...

He looked calm, bowed and said, "Princess, you may not know that the land in Daifang County is fertile, with abundant water and grass. If it can be cultivated into good fields, it will surely feed more people."

"Besides... now that the world has just been settled, all parties are still uneasy. If we can settle here, we can not only avoid the pain of traveling, but also seek a long-term livelihood for our people."

Princess Buri snorted coldly, with a trace of disdain in her eyes: "General Xing, that's easy for you to say! We Xianbei people live on horseback and make a living with bows and arrows. How can we easily change the way of life passed down by our ancestors? There's no need to mention this matter again!"

Although she had some admiration for Xing Daorong, Princess Buri was still quite aggressive regarding matters concerning the ethnic group.

Xing Daorong saw this, but didn't care. He just smiled slightly, with a hint of temptation in his tone: "Princess, if you are willing to stay and open up wasteland, I am willing to distribute the land of Daifang County to the Xianbei people. Each household can get good land according to the population."

"And the tax will be waived for three years!"

"In this way, the Xianbei people can live and work in peace and contentment, and at the same time keep their pastures. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

There is something wrong with what Xing Daorong said.

What does the Xianbei’s taxes have to do with you, the Han Dynasty?
However, since you are reclaiming wasteland on Han land, you still have to pay taxes, so to be honest... there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

Anyway, it doesn't matter whether you say it the other way around. Princess Buri raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this, and a trace of hesitation flashed in her eyes. She pondered for a moment, and then said in a slightly slower tone: "Divide the land? Can every household get good land?"

Xing Daorong nodded and said sincerely, "That's right. Daifang County is vast and sparsely populated, and the land is fertile. If it can be cultivated, it will surely become the base of the Xianbei people."

"If the princess can lead her people to settle here, not only can she provide them with a stable life, but she can also open up a new world for the Xianbei people."

indeed!

Princess Bu Ri was somewhat moved after hearing this.

Although both are land reclamation, there is a big difference between reclaiming wasteland for the Han people and reclaiming wasteland for oneself.

As for settling somewhere else, Princess Bu Ri might think it is not possible, but this Daifang County is really good.

It is only separated from his original tribe by the Liaodong region, so it is not too far away.

In this way…

Wouldn't Liaodong be surrounded on the north and south sides?
Princess Buri thought it was a good idea and thought about her people in her heart, thinking that maybe there would be another day of great revival in the future.

When Princess Bu Ri thought of this, her heart skipped a beat, but she didn't dare show it.

After a moment's silence, his eyes swept across Xing Daorong's face, as if weighing the pros and cons.

After a moment, he suddenly smiled and said, "General Xing is indeed a man of foresight. Since you invite me so sincerely, I will agree to your invitation."

"However, the distribution of land must be decided by our Xianbei people themselves, and outsiders are not allowed to interfere."

Xing Daorong was secretly delighted when he heard this, and he immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness is wise! This matter is entirely up to the Xianbei people to decide, and I will definitely cooperate with you to the fullest."

Princess Buri nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

"very good!"

"Let the Xianbei people choose for themselves, and they will definitely choose a good piece of land!"

"It would be best if we could get closer to Lelang, the closer to our original land the better."

Princess Bu Ri had already begun to think about how to turn this land into a new home for the Xianbei people, and all kinds of ideas suddenly came to her mind.

It’s just that she has her own thoughts, and so does Xing Daorong!

At this moment, Xing Daorong was standing behind her, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if everything was under his control.

What is the best way to divide a nation?
It's migration!

Leave your homeland!

When a nation becomes rootless, that is when it will be completely destroyed.

Imagine...the Xianbei people gradually left the grassland, dispersed to various places, and integrated into the lives of the Han people.

Their cavalry no longer threatened the border, and their tribes were no longer united, but became isolated groups that were eventually assimilated into Han culture.

Thinking of this, the corners of Xing Daorong's mouth rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

Princess Bu Ri would never have imagined that the person she admired could be so "cruel" and only wanted to divide her own nation.

After thinking for a while, he said, "What if the Wuhuan start fighting with us for land?"

Xing Daorong didn't hesitate at all!
But he said: "Naturally, the Xianbei come first, you can rest assured about this matter."

Princess Buri was very satisfied when she heard Xing Daorong's words of "partiality".

After thinking for a while, he said, "I have prepared a dinner party today. General, could you please give me a chance?"

(End of this chapter)