Chapter 210 Bashu Storm (Five)

The so-called indigenous Ba people refer to ethnic groups born and raised between the Bashan and Shu River.

The origin of Bashu civilization is not inferior to that of Central Plains civilization. With the destruction of the Ba Kingdom and Shu Kingdom, many indigenous Ba people hid in the deep mountains and forests for refuge. As time went by, Bashu became calmer. Many Ba people walked out of the deep mountains and became naturalized Ba people. However, a large number of Ba people still lived in the deep mountains and forests, living in a very primitive way.

This group of people are the native Ba people.

The indigenous Ba people are very large, even far exceeding the number of naturalized Ba people.

There are about hundreds of thousands of indigenous Ba people living between the Bashan and Shu River. These people do not follow the Qin law and of course there is no written information to count and manage. To be precise, this is a group of ethnic groups that are free from Qin law. They believe in heaven and earth and respect ghosts and gods. After Zhang Yi and Sima mistakenly seized Bashu, the Ba people's rebellion made the land of Bashu uneasy for nearly a hundred years.

At the beginning of the Qin King's ascending the throne, there was a great turmoil in Bashu.

It was during that turmoil that Qin Qing stood firmly on the side of Qin Wangzheng and pacified Bashu with her prestige.

As for what means to use?

Few people know... After Qin Qing pacified Bashu, more than 100,000 Bas people were naturalized, which also made the two counties more prosperous. Since then, the two places of Bashu have successively established Zhixian, Quren, Pixian, Yandao and other counties. The population gradually increased with the calmness of Bashu.

Jiangyang was originally a wasteland and one of the gathering places for the Ba people.

There are many mountain villages around, with three 98 villages. There are thousands of people in the big village and hundreds of people in the small village. There are a total of tens of thousands of people. Among them, the indigenous Ba people account for the vast majority. However, when Qin Qing was alive, these Ba people were considered docile.

At the beginning of Jiangyang's establishment of a county, Zhang Cang offered a strategy.

"If you want to gain a foothold in Jiangyang, Qin Qing is certainly a very important factor, but his personal friendship with the native Ba people is also very important. Therefore, you must try to make friends with the native Ba people. For nothing else, at least don't let them stand on the hostile side."

In fact, Zhang Cang's words were quite prescient.

As the county lord, Shen Shiqi was not good for him to come forward in person. So Cao Wushang became the protagonist who colluded with the native Ba people.

Although Cao Wushang has a bad temper and a little bit sloppy, he attaches great importance to this matter and dare not be careless.

The reason for this is that Liu Kan said to them before he and Shen Shiqi came to Jiangyang.

"Two brothers, don't underestimate Bashu... If we want to achieve something in the future, Bashu will be the top priority.

Whether the brothers can gain a foothold in Bashu is related to our brother's future.

So, no matter what method or means you use... there is only one requirement, give me a tight wedge in Jiangyang!"

There is a kind of pride in Cao Wushang's bones. But once he convinced someone, he would do things wholeheartedly. Liu Kan undoubtedly used his own methods to convince Cao Wushang. He became a county magistrate from a small civilian. Although Jiangyang is a wilderness, it is also an achievement. What's more, Cao Wushang can have the glory of today. It can be said that Liu Kan was created by him, so he was naturally grateful.

Liu Kan issued an order, and Cao Wushang also left and started the action.

In just two days, he traveled all over the settlements of the native Ba people in the 98 villages of Jiangyang, and handed the invitations to the leaders of each village.

As for how many people will come to the banquet?

Cao Wushang couldn't explain it clearly! Anyway, he had tried his best, and the leaders who had been with him naturally agreed and were willing to go there.

Three days passed quickly.

The leaders of each village came to Jiangyang with their close companions.

"Bahu didn't come!"

Qin Man looked at the guests' list, frowned and said softly: "Most of the leaders of more than 30 villages under the Qianqiu tribe have not appeared... It seems that Bahu has made up his mind to cooperate with his second and third uncles and others, and we have the right to do the right thing."

In the study, a butter candle as thick as a child's arms was burning.

The flames beat like a thunderous atmosphere in the room.

Tang Li was wearing a blue shirt and Kuai Che was wearing a white robe, and sat quietly on the lower head. At the top, Zhang Cangshen and the other two looked normal, and seemed to have expected this situation. In fact, since Qin Qing died, Qin Man lost control of the native Ba people. The reason why most of the leaders were willing to come this time was because of Cao Wushang's guarantee, and on the other hand, it was because of Qin Qing's seal.

In the past, Qin Qing's seal was like a jade seal on an imperial edict.

But now, people die like a lamp extinguished. Those Ba people leaders who came to the seal were more out of respect for Qin Qing.

However, since someone respects it, there will definitely be some people who will disdain it.

Bahu and Qin Zhi cooperated, and gave the answer as early as when he was preparing to attack Qin Man in Huangjinglin.

"It is expected that this situation occurred in the Qianqiu tribe... Miss Man doesn't have to be angry. A Kan once said that there is indeed some truth to the emperor and the ministers. Now Qin Zhi is strong, so Bahu is naturally willing to follow. Since ancient times, it is natural for the weak to rely on power, and nothing is worth being angry. However, Miss Man doesn't have to be angry, and things are not too bad.

At least, among the 32 villages in Qianqiu, the leaders of the 11 villages have arrived.

No matter what the purpose these people are for, it can at least show that not everyone in the Kuangu tribe of the shallow hills is willing to obey Bahu."

After listening to Tang Li's words, Qin Man nodded slightly.

She also knew that this is not the same as before. Her grandmother's past has left her no support. If she wants to gain a foothold in Bashu, she must start over from the beginning. Just like when her grandmother dominated Bashu, everything started from the beginning. Since she wanted to start from the beginning, her mentality must be corrected.

Why do people rely on you? Obey you?

Because you are strong enough to bring benefits to them... Now, you are obviously not as powerful as Qin Zhi, so you need to think about the problem from a different perspective. Well, since you can't rely on me, let's put it in a relative position and cooperate together.

Divide equally!

This is the instructions Liu Kan gave to Qin Man before leaving. These four words also illustrate Liu Kan's attitude on this issue. The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit! The ancients still knew this, so what can't I say about the word "profit"?

The question is whether you can lower your posture!

The person who used to rely on you has become your partner in cooperation now. This may be an unacceptable thing. However, you must recognize the facts and put your position in the right place. In the past, Qin Man definitely could not agree with Liu Kan's idea, but now, she has to admit that this is the best way at present. Thinking of this, Qin Man smiled...

"Don't worry, Mr. Tang, Man knows very well what to do!"

The next day, the Jiangyang Prefecture Office opened the door.

The indigenous Ba people, led by the servant, walked into the gate of the government office.

The Jiangyang Prefecture Office is divided into two fronts and backs. At this time, the food table has been set up in the courtyard of Qianjin. Zhang Cang, as the host of ceremonies, welcomed the guests at the door.

At noon, all the guests were here.

There were fifty food tables on each side, and more than twenty were left free. There were famous brands on the food table, and the names of the leaders of each village were written on it.

The so-called three ministries and ninety-eight villages are mainly divided by regions.

Qianqiu Kuangu is located in the north of Jiangyang. The indigenous Ba people living here are generally semi-natural Ba people, mostly farming. It is precisely for this reason that the villages in Qianqiu Kuangu are closely related to the Qin family, and they need more power support to gain a foothold.

In addition to the Qianqiu Kuan Valley, there are also two natives in Huangjinglin and Yanjiang River.

Huangjing Forest is located south of the river, mostly mainly hilly and forests, and is a relatively pure indigenous Ba people; while the indigenous Ba people along the river can be seen from their names. Most of them live along the river, relying on fishing and hunting, and are good at making a living on the water.

Whether it is Huangjinglin or along the river, it is considered a very independent native Ba people.

They only followed the orders of the Qin family. To be precise, they followed the orders of the Qin Qing, but did not have much contact with the Qin family.

It is precisely for this reason that Huang Jinglin and Yanjiang Ba people, a total of about 21,000 people from 56 villages, did not care who would take up the position of head of the Qin family. What they cared more was who could make their lives better and who could bring them more benefits. The leaders of these 56 villages had a good friendship with Cao Wushang, and when they received Cao Wushang's invitation, they quickly agreed.

When Qin Man appeared in the court wearing traditional Ba people's clothes and Shen Shiqi, who was wearing official uniforms, the leaders of various villages rose up one after another.

"We will meet with County Magistrate Shenshi and Miss Man!"

With just this sentence, Qin Man heard some clues.

With the death of his grandmother, the influence of the Qin family in Bashu suddenly decreased. Perhaps in the eyes of these leaders, Shen Yiqi's status was higher than that of him. After all, county officials were not as good as current officials. The reason why he could still respectfully call himself "Miss Man" was probably more because of his grandmother. If he did not have his grandmother's seal, he would not even have the "Miss Man".

I felt a little disappointed, but Qin Man quickly adjusted.

The moment she sat down, she took a step back inadvertently and fell behind by half of Shen Jiqi's body.

Shen Shiqi was stunned and then understood what Qin Man meant. The light from the corner of his eyes glanced at Qin Man and secretly praised in his heart: Only by bending and stretching can one become a master. This principle is understood, but it is difficult to do it... No wonder Mr. Qing valued Miss Man.

Wait for the guests and hosts to sit down, and raising their glasses to invite wine.

He did not explain why he invited the leaders of various villages to come. He just enthusiastically invited everyone to drink and taste delicious food.

At this time, it depends on who can calm down...

All the leaders knew this. But after all, some people couldn't bear it. After three rounds of wine, a strong man stood up and said, "County magistrate, you asked Lao Cao to summon us. What's the matter? I said it happily, otherwise the wine would not be enjoyable."

"Yes, yes, please tell me clearly by the county magistrate!"

If one person takes the lead, there will naturally be many people who respond.

Shen Shiqi smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Qin Man, and said in a deep voice: "Today, all the village leaders can appreciate the glory, and Shen Shiqi is very grateful. However, the person who wants to discuss matters with everyone is not my official, but Miss Man... I believe everyone is familiar with Miss Man's origin. She is the granddaughter of the Qing Lao and is also the designated heir of the Qing Lao. As for what happened? I think it is better for Miss Man to say."

Qin Man knew very well what Shenshi means.

On the surface, the official is a judge... If you talk about interests in a word, it would be inappropriate.

This time, Shen Shiqi acted more as an intermediary. It was her who really negotiated with the leaders of various villages.

"Man……"

Qin Man stood up and was about to speak.

Suddenly, someone shouted: "Since you are invited to drink, why don't you wait for me? Could it be that I, Bahu, aren't qualified?"

Before he finished speaking, a man with big and thick skin broke into the gate of the government office.

The visitor walked into the yard with dozens of followers, swaggeringly. He looked around with a pair of triangular eyes and smiled, "Bahu is late, please forgive me!"

Is he Bahu?

Qin Man narrowed his eyes and a gleam flashed in his eyes. She had heard of this person and knew that the Qianqiu Kuanguba people under Bahu were the most numerous indigenous Ba people around Jiangyang. Earlier, this guy tried to attack him in Huang Jinglin, but he was snatched one of the first moves and defeated him. He thought this guy would not appear, but he did not expect that he would dare to stand here so boldly?

Shen Shiqi also stood up.

"Miss Man, don't be reckless!" He lowered his voice: "If this Bahu dares to appear blatantly, he will definitely have some support..."

"Ba leader..."
To be continued...