Three Kingdoms

Some people say that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was a talented and strategist, resorted to militarism and did not care about anything in order to fight. He reigned for fifty-four years and fought for forty-four years. The people were in dire straits and the economy almost collapsed. They even used some of Emperor Wu's affairs as a reference. For example, the marriage at the beginning, hiding the beauty in the golden house, the disaster of voodoo, etc., but it is undeniable that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was the first emperor to keep the ethnic minorities in submission.

Before Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, ethnic minorities enjoyed various preferential policies. Both nostrils could be turned upward, and the government did not dare to move for fear of causing trouble. Naturally, the soldiers had no confidence. Therefore, ethnic minorities looked down on those in the south who only knew how to immerse themselves in farming. Farmers, therefore, whether they are talking or eating, they like to expose the knife tucked in their arms or not on their belts. They speak in a prairie accent when they open their mouths. They feel that they are very dignified. They can walk sideways in the Han territory. , you can stick to any pretty girl you like and grab her away shamelessly...

It was under such circumstances that the Han Dynasty suddenly turned its back. For the first time, it swept everything from the Western Regions to the East China Sea, from the Northern Desert to the Southern Xinjiang. From then on, it established the central dynasty's status as the suzerainty, not only in the Western Regions, but also in Liaodong. Dongyi, which was later Korea, and Jiaozhou, which was later Vietnam, both established clear dominant positions.

Those ethnic minorities who used to run rampant suddenly realized that it was terrible for the Han people who originally only knew how to cultivate the land to turn against them, and they were also very vindictive. The Northern Huns had already declined into disgrace, and General Dou still had to be put to death. , even surrendering...

As the first Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to eat the crab of ethnic minorities, he is undoubtedly worthy of respect.

There is another even more admirable move, which is the establishment of the Western Region Protectorate.

The countries in the Western Regions are small but numerous. Due to geographical restrictions, the only passage from Chang'an to the Western Regions is the Hexi Corridor, a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Mongolian Plateau and the Qilian Mountains.

It is precisely because of this inconvenient nature that the Protectorate of the Western Regions was specially established. In terms of position title, the Protector-General is more focused on military affairs than on civil affairs. In fact, this is also the case. "So he moved to the fields, and the fields were in Beixudan. In the land of Shasha chariots, the captain of the field began to belong to the Protector-General. Inspector of the Protector-General Wusun and Kang live in foreign countries, and they can hear the changes in movement and stillness. They can be arranged and compiled; they can be attacked and struck."

Obviously, to put it simply, the Protectorate has farms, soldiers, and jurisdiction over the countries in the Western Region. If you can make someone obedient in a few words, and if you are disobedient in a few words, you can take action...

So from this point of view, the existence of the Western Region Protectorate declared the jurisdiction of the Han Dynasty over this land in the Western Region. Although it did not completely annex the countries in the Western Region, in fact it was basically the same.

The Protectorate of the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty, from its rise to its decline, and even in later dynasties, became an important indicator of the strength of the Central Plains countries. If the country was in trouble, problems would easily arise, but once the Central Plains regime With his hands free, Xiyu immediately gave in.

However, the Protectorate of the Western Regions also has its drawbacks, that is, if it controls too much, it is easy to be tampered with by those who are interested; if it controls too little, it is easy to be ignored. The differences in culture and customs also cause difficulties in management. In addition, the personnel dispatched to the Western Region Protectorate may not all be as good as Zhang Qian and Ban Chao, so...

However, due to Emperor Guangwu's decision to establish the capital and focus on issues, his rule over the Western Regions was actually relatively weak. After Ban Chao, the Western Regions Protectorate declined with the power of the Han Dynasty, and the Xiqiang issue broke out. .

"This is the best of times, this is also the worst of times..." Fei Qian said slowly, "Everything has just ended, and everything has just begun..."

"Forefathers of the Western Region Protectorate have given us a good method, and we naturally have to use it, such as farming, garrisoning, and conferring titles. These are all good and must be preserved..." Fei Qian thought while thinking, While continuing to say to Xu Shu, "...In addition, many previous problems need to be improved, such as trade money and silk to attract people's hearts, and..."

Although Fei Qian did not finish speaking, Xu Shu also knew it, so he nodded and said: "The proton strategy is mostly in name only, and if it is... it is not very effective..."

Fei Qian agreed.

In the earliest days, in the Han Dynasty, those who served as prefects of local counties with a salary of two thousand shi were required to leave their families in Kyoto. However, this gradually became more relaxed and was not implemented in many cases.

For those who don't have this ambition, even if they don't have protons, it won't be a big problem. But for those who already have ambitions, let alone protons, even I can't stop their crazy pace.

Just like Liu Bang...

Just like Er Yuan...

Therefore, the term system may be a relatively moderate reconciliation method, but the emergence of this system must have a sufficiently stable administrative structure system. Otherwise, once the leader is replaced, it will easily cause a purge of human factions, and the predecessor's actions will be replaced for the sake of one's own political achievements. Regardless of whether it is useful or not, reject it all, and then take policy measures that are contrary to your predecessor.

Fei Qian looked into the distance and said: "This is a huge project, but once the model is fixed, it can be said to last forever and leave its name in history..."

Xu Shu was silent. Although he didn't speak, his eyes inevitably flashed with brilliant light. As a Han Dynasty person, he was more eager than Fei Qiandu to become a hero praised by thousands of people like Zhang Qian and Ban Chao.

Especially Xu Shu who had some experience as a knight-errant, this attraction to him is simply unparalleled...

And what Fei Qian said is not an exaggeration at all.

The Han Dynasty established the Protectorate of the Western Regions, which became the basis for later generations of powerful suzerainty states such as the Tang and Ming dynasties, and also became the continuation of a model for later dynasties to rule overseas. Basically, only some modifications were made in the details. The general framework has not changed much.

The Western Region and the Northern Desert Plateau are actually very similar in terms of terrain and transportation. If they can be successfully established, what about going outside?

Protector of Jiaonan?

Protector of Liaodong?

Even……

If a brand new political system operation model can adapt and survive, it will be able to maintain its vitality for a certain period of time, and even have far-reaching impacts...

If a dynasty is regarded as a super enterprise, then the Western Regions and the Northern Desert Plateau are branches. However, taking into account the problems of information transmission and transportation speed between the Han Dynasty and later generations, the differences and corresponding adjustments are Feiqian's ideas. Relying on talented people like Xu Shu, I slowly figured it out.

Fei Qian tilted his head, looked at Xu Shu who was already deep in thought, smiled slightly, and said no more.

Anyway, we still have some time, so we are just starting to think ahead to avoid being in a hurry when we need to carry out the project. Fei Qian has always believed that only if you have a plan on hand, you will not panic. He could not be said to be proficient in these things in later generations, so how could he be able to make people in the Han Dynasty understand and accept them at once, and then implement them in an instant?

Especially in an era when knowledge is not fully popularized, from understanding what you hear, to knowing how to do it, to doing it well, it is not just a matter of words, and then everyone can understand and follow it...

Unknowingly, even Fei Qian himself was not far behind. He had now broken away from the thinking mode of an ordinary nobleman, and had begun to act like the head of an aristocratic family, standing on a high point, looking at the future, seeking from the layers of fog. Holding, guiding the direction...

After Xu Shu was deceived by Cao Cao...

Cao Cao said sternly: "Why are you so cold and merciless when you see me, but you are talking and laughing with your Ambassador Liu? Why... why..."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao's voice trembled and he was very excited, but his face was still dull and his muscles did not move at all.

Xu Shu said slowly: "Prime Minister Cao, I don't know. You are better than me, Liu Shijun, in every way. Not only better than him, but also better than me. When I am with you, I feel ashamed and unworthy of you, so I can't do anything for you." Come up with a plan, devise a plan.”

(Adapted from a dialogue in Jin Daxia’s novel)