Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 338 The Thought of Governing Qiang
As night fell, outside Maling Pass, more than [-] corpses of Baima Qiang people lay on piles of dry firewood, surrounded by hundreds of Qiang people.

On the hillside, Liu Chan was awe-inspiring, surrounded by Dong Yun, Yang Xi, Baima Qiang King Fu Jian and others. Everyone watched the sacrifice that was about to start, and it was extremely silent.

In the open wilderness, the Qiang people standing beside the pile of dry firewood looked sad, holding woolen ropes around their necks for their brothers who died in battle.

"Wow!"

Shibi (meaning priest in Qiang language) blows the horn, and the sound full of desolation and ancient atmosphere resounds throughout the night.

Next to Shibi's left and right hands are two deputy Shibi, one beating a sheepskin drum and the other ringing a copper bell.

Shibi took off the short horn, hung it on his waist, took a sip of wine, drew out his waist knife, and waved it in the air.Then Shibi sprayed the strong wine in his mouth on the waist knife, and the waist knife quickly ignited flames, exuding a fiery air.

"Li Qi!"

Shibi raised the flame knife and shouted in Qiang language.

More than [-] Qiang people led goats into the sacrificial place. If someone counted them carefully, they would find that the number of goats was exactly the same as the number of Qiang people who died in battle, and there was no difference.

Under the lead of the Qiang people, the goat seemed to feel the approach of death, so it couldn't help screaming restlessly, and the goat's hooves under its feet kept planing, making a slight sound.

More than [-] Qiang people drew out their waist knives and held down the goat with force. Regardless of the goat's pleas, the waist knife ran across the goat's neck, and the warm blood gushed out. The bright red blood wet the goat's white wool and flowed to the on the ground.

The goat began to struggle frantically, but it still couldn't get rid of the pressure of the Qiang people on its body. Gradually, as the blood drained more and more, it finally stopped twitching.

Seeing this, Shibi took off the short horns around his waist and blew 'woo-woo', the waist knife continued to swing, his footsteps were psychedelic, and he jumped into Yu steps, right foot in front, left foot behind, and then back to the front right foot, with the left foot from the right foot. and……

On the hillside, Fu Jian broke the silence and explained in proficient Chinese: "Your Majesty, this is the sacrificial ceremony of our Qiang people. Our Qiang people use sheep as their totems. The corpses of those who died in battle must be burned so that their souls can live forever. But the sheep must lead the way to the land of eternal life."

Liu Chan shifted his gaze from the sacrificial ceremony to Fu Jianjian, and said: "The folk customs of different places are different, how can they be the same. Although I don't know the sacrifice ceremony of your ministry, I know that the dead are great, and the ceremony of your ministry should be respected. "

"Besides, these warriors were sacrificed for the great Han to fight against the foreign invaders. Without the support of more than a thousand Qiang warriors from your tribe, it would be difficult for us to win the victory. Therefore, out of love and reason, we must respect the sacrificial rituals of your tribe. .”

"Your Majesty is broad-minded, which is known to ordinary people." Fu Jian said in praise, cupping his hands.

When Liu Chan arrived at the Maling Pass, the Qiang people who died in the Baima Qiang battle were unable to perform funeral sacrifices due to insufficient goats.

After Liu Chan heard about it, he hurriedly ordered Yang Xi, who was accompanying him, to mobilize goats nearby to make up for the difference, so that the Baima Qiang warrior who died in battle could be cremated.

Then Liu Chan did not regard cremation as despicable and burial as the most precious ceremony. He did not attend the funeral of Han soldiers, but condescended to attend the funeral of Baima Qiang people in person, showing his extraordinary heart. Baima Qiang was grateful for Liu Chan's benevolence.

Liu Chan waved his hands with a smile, and said, "All the people in the world are the people of our great Han, how can we divide the people of Han and Qiang?"

Down the hillside, more than a dozen fires were burning, making a beeping sound, and thick black smoke curled up and filled the entire wilderness.

Seeing that the funeral was coming to an end, Liu Chan ordered: "They are all big men who are loyal to the country. After this war, Wen Ran normally allocated money and food to the leader Fu to reward the Baima Qiang for his support. At the same time, he also counted the achievements of the white horse warriors. The brave big man Rewards again; the Baima Qiang warriors who died in battle will also be given extra money and food to comfort the families of the dead."

"No!" Yang Xi responded.

Fu Jian's face turned pale with shock, and he quickly declined, saying: "Your Majesty is benevolent, and I have discussed the remuneration of our department with Yang Taishou before. Now Your Majesty has rewarded you so generously, I am ashamed of receiving it, and please Your Majesty take it back."

That's what he said, but the joy in Fu Jian's eyes couldn't deceive Liu Chan.

The corner of Liu Chan's mouth raised, and he said: "There is no need to do this. Your ministry has suffered many casualties. If you can reward the warriors with money and food, it will comfort their hearts. That's enough! Therefore, Chief Fu, don't refuse."

"I thank Your Majesty on behalf of the people of the Baima Qiang tribe." Fu Jian replied.

After discussing with Fu Jian for a few more words, Liu Chan led Yang Xi, Dong Yun and others away.

On the road, Liu Chan walked in the front with his hands behind his back, and Dong Yun and Yang Xi lined up behind him.

After walking dozens of steps, Yang Xi was puzzled, and asked with his hands clasped: "I am confused, Your Majesty can help you."

Liu Chan glanced at Yang Xi, and said with a smile, "But I don't understand why I treat Baima Qiang so kindly?"

Yang Xi looked at Liu Chan's back, and asked puzzledly: "Your Majesty is wise, I am really puzzled by this matter. Your Majesty is the son of heaven, and it is condescending to come to the Baima Qiang sacrificial ceremony in person, and then spend more money and food to reward Fu Jian, I'm afraid That's too polite."

Liu Chan didn't answer Yang Xi directly, but glanced at Dong Yun on the other side, and said with a smile, "I don't know if I don't know what I mean?"

Dong Yun pondered for a while, then stroked his beard and replied: "I dare not speak in vain. I speculate that I think it is His Majesty's intention, or it is like King Yan Zhao's daughter buying horse bones."

During the Warring States Period, King Yanzhao ascended the throne for the first time. In order to avenge the Qi State, he treated Guo Kai with courtesy, so that Le Yi came from Wei, and Zou Yan and Ju Xin came from Qi and Zhao to accumulate national power. 28 years later, Le Yi led the allied forces to attack Qi, attacking 72 cities in Qi. As for the rest, it is another story!

Yang Xi nodded thoughtfully, and asked: "Your Majesty wants to treat the Baima Qiang clan of Fu Jian favorably, so that the Qiang, Di, and Hu tribes in Liang and Qin prefectures will admire them, and then join them and help our great Han."

Liu Chan nodded slightly, and said: "I can only say that I have this thought. My Han has a very weak foundation in Liangzhou and Qinzhou. After the suppression of Longyou, the Hanxi and the Qiang and Di clans, so these few battles did not dare to launch. Qiang and Di soldiers assisted them, and even this battle was to lure Baima Qiang to fight for me."

"After the restoration of Liangzhou today, these two states still need to be further governed. After all, Liangzhou and Qinzhou seem to be large in size, but the household registration of the people is still too small. If the Qiang and Di clans cannot be included in the governance, it will be difficult to further fight against the Wei Dynasty. Contest in Guanzhong."

Liu Chan stepped forward and briefly explained the national policy of the great man to govern Longyou.

Two years ago, the Great Han pacified Longyou.Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang talked in detail all night in Jixian County, Tianshui, and discussed the next development strategy of the Han Dynasty, among which there was an obvious plan for the governance of Longyou.

In the first step, Liu Chan came forward to win over the children of the major surnames in Longyou, and the sons of the major surnames of Na Yingwu entered the Yulin Guard as officials, such as Li Gui, Zhao Ming and others; while Zhuge Liang enlisted the local heroes to enter the court or join the army under the order of the central government. Served, such as Xin Hong, Liang Xu, Yin Shang, Liang Qian and others.

In the second step, when Ma Liang governed Qinzhou, there was basically no major mobilization of the county level, and the state of Wei State's previous governance was basically maintained to appease people's hearts, resume production, and transport the salt from Yizhou to places lacking salt.

In the third step, the big Han used the means of horse administration to benefit the big surnames of Longyou and the Qiang and Di clans, so as to win their hearts.

Before in-depth processing, he encountered Cao Zhen's attack on Shu, which interrupted the rhythm of governance.After Cao Zhen conquered Shu, Zhuge Liang hurriedly launched the battle against Liang in the next year, that is, this year, without giving Cao Wei time to recuperate.

And after this battle is over, the next step is to in-depth governance of the Qiang and Di tribes, trying to follow the example of Nanzhong as much as possible, and tie the Qiang and Di tribes to the Han battlefield.

(End of this chapter)