Chapter 1160 Xining Protectorate

Lu Fan, who has been following since Xiao Yuan became the prefect of Qinzhou, has often followed the army to fight and made more suggestions. Although he is a kind of strategist, his political ability is also quite good. In many cases, when Xiao Yuan conquered a place, he temporarily led the local county magistrates to stabilize the situation first.

He is an all-round talent.

Seeing that he had seen it almost, Xiao Yuan asked casually: "Do you think there is something wrong with the planning of this county?"

Lu Fan quickly packed the map and replied respectfully: "I have no objection."

"Yeah." Xiao Yuan nodded and said straight to the point: "You should understand the importance of the Western Frontier. What I mean is that if you are the magistrate of Xining, you can better manage this place."

"This." Perhaps because he didn't expect that he was so respectful to the king, Lu Fan was obviously flattered and swallowed, "Why dare me to disobey the order of the king, but I am only afraid that I am not capable enough and I will be responsible for the lord."

"Okay, don't say this kind of official words." Xiao Yuan said directly: "Tell me if I can govern Xijiang! Do you have this confidence!"

When Lu Fan heard this, he was not hesitant at all. He knelt on the ground and said seriously: "I must be diligent! Do my best! I will serve my best! I will do my best to repay the king's kindness!"

"Okay." Xiao Yuan looked at him with admiration, then reached out to his hand: "Sit down and speak."

"Yes." Lu Fan stood up, bowed in front of the seat, and then he knelt behind the desk.

Xiao Yuan also began to shout, "Xu Hu, give me tea."

Obviously, this conversation between the monarch and minister in the study is not that simple.

Given the geographical location of Western Xinjiang, Xiao Yuan attaches great importance to this. Among so many officials, he finally chose Lu Fan.

First, Lu Fan's governance ability is enough to govern the local area.

Second, Lu Fan was also familiar with certain military affairs, not purely weak people. He also followed Xiao Yuanli through many wars, and it was impossible for him to have weak behavior from the national standpoint.

To put it simply, Xijiang needs a civil servant who speaks loudly, otherwise he will not be able to deal with the Rong District.

Xiao Yuan talked a lot with him about this conversation between the monarch and ministers, and of course, he also asked him about his views on the governance of Western Xinjiang.

Lu Fan put forward several very important points:

First, the implementation of population and household registration.

Second, the circulation of commercial trade and the unity of currency.

Third, the combination of farming and nomadism.

Regarding the issue of population and household registration, he proposed that the Ministry of Revenue investigate the population of the entire Western Xinjiang, including how many ethnic groups there are, as well as their living habits and customs, so that it is easy to manage.

In commercial trade, he first mentioned the issue of urban construction, so that every place in Western Xinjiang has markets, which not only facilitates people's livelihood, but also promotes the circulation of goods in Central Plains and Western Xinjiang. At the same time, he encourages merchants to go to Western Xinjiang to trade more and change the local social development.

On the issue of farming, he proposed corresponding policies to reclaim fertile land, lend them to the people for free, and teach them how to farm. Of course, the animal husbandry industry will also receive strong support.

After hearing what he said, Xiao Yuan had no objection, but said: "If the policy in Western Xinjiang is fully implemented, there is a necessary condition, that is, the issue of public security."

"In a turbulent social environment, these are all empty talk. After you take office, the first thing is to strictly enforce the law. In the western border, there should be no situation in which this ethnic group or that ethnic group will be plundered again. Once discovered, you can immediately ask for assistance from the garrison, which will be regarded as a quelling war."

"What the king said is very true, I am remembering it." Lu Fan quickly responded.

In the Qin official system, no matter how high a local official is, he does not have the right to directly mobilize the army, but has the right to ask for assistance from the army.

It’s like there is a turmoil. The Chief Executive asks the army to mobilize. In order to quell the chaos, the army has no reason to refuse.

After talking about this, it is naturally time to get taxes.

Lu Fan suggested that the theory of taxation is to convert the cattle and sheep grazing by the people of Western Xinjiang into annual harvest income and adjust the corresponding tax.

Xiao Yuan thought about this for a moment and said: "It can be done, but in the past two years, it was relatively reduced and the efforts to make the people in Western Xinjiang live a stable life is the top priority."

"When the people grazing cattle and sheep, the country can vigorously promote the development of trade. The sales of mutton in the Central Plains are still good, but in the Western Xinjiang, it is relatively backward, and what the people lack is the various daily necessities in the Central Plains."

He was right. Western Xinjiang, which had not yet completely transitioned to the feudal dynasty, had nothing to do except the animal husbandry industry, including firewood, rice, oil and salt, let alone silk and brocade.

This is also a big reason why the Western Rong has committed crimes and plundered the country.

Now, Western Xinjiang is part of the territory of Qin. The trade between cattle and sheep and various materials in the Central Plains will naturally be quickly connected and covered. The grazing people will drive cattle and sheep, either to the market or to the Central Plains, in exchange for money, and then buy firewood, rice, oil and salt, daily necessities, and houses, etc.

You can imagine what kind of scene will happen in Xijiang in the future.

After saying this, Xiao Yuan said again: "In farming, the voluntary action of herders is adopted. Of course, it can also be relatively combined. There is no conflict between farming and sheeping in leisure. However, in some horse-producing areas, there must be a national horse farm."

The Western Rong war horses were a huge resource and would directly make the Qin cavalry further stronger.

The increase in military strength obtained from pacifying the Western Rong was also obvious.

After this conversation between the king and the ministers was over, it was already dark.

The female official Chu Ning also brought in some wine and dishes and placed them in several cases in front of Wang Chou and Lu Fan.

Finally, he plucked up his courage and said, "King, you have been talking to Lord Lu for an afternoon, it's time to have a meal."

"Okay." Xiao Yuan signaled to her, and then said, "Lu Aiqing, you must take on the important tasks of Western Xinjiang this time for me and for the country."

"Please rest assured that I will do my best to govern the Western Xinjiang well and share the worries of the king." Lu Fan said seriously.

"Okay!" Xiao Yuan was very happy and picked up the wine glass: "Come on, after the main affairs, we, the king and the minister, should drink a few drinks, just treat it as the king's farewell to you."

Hearing this, Lu Fan hurriedly held the cup with both hands: "The king broke the evil minister, what's the virtue of me?"

"Okay, drink together." Xiao Yuan smiled gently.

"I respect the king."

After a glass of wine, Xiao Yuan picked up the chopsticks and signaled: "Lu Qing doesn't have to be restrained, please have a meal."

"Yes, please, the king." He said that, but he was not unrestrained in front of the king.

Next, the two of them naturally chatted while eating.

Before and after the founding of the country, Lu Fan made a lot of contributions, and his position was not low. Xiao Yuan has always valued him very much. He has considered transfers several times, but he has not made any decisions. This time, Xijiang is undoubtedly the best candidate.
Chapter completed!