Chapter 366: The Power of the King
Zhengliang's big vocation was a joy to everyone. Almost all the retainers obtained a fiefdom, either large or small. According to the general circumstances, it is actually very abnormal to have such a full-scale vocation.
However, Zhengliang has his purpose in doing this. First, according to the laws of the territory, these territories are actually equivalent to the corpsal of each retainer for management, and then the retainer extracts certain territorial taxes from them as knowledge and action. They are equivalent to the management officials appointed by Zhengliang to various places in the territory. After all, a large-scale territorial area cannot be managed with Zhengliang's current strength; second, with the background of the Warring States Period, relying solely on salary without fiefdoms, the retainer cannot retain his subordinates, and it seems incompatible with this era, so even if restrictions are made, they must be given formal fiefdoms; third, Zhengliang intends to implement some new policies and systems, but it must be carried out slowly and slowly like boiling a frog in warm water. The territory of these retainers is used as a test site. Based on these three reasons, Zhengliang chose a full-scale territorial area.
"Everyone, I know that some of you here have family members or relatives outside their country before becoming retainers. After the assessment is over, if you plan to move these people to their territory to settle down, then give the information to Daxi Guozhi. He will arrange personnel to assist you in finding these people and move them to your territory." Zhengliang said. Compared with other lords, Zhengliang has some skills in dealing with people in the future. Therefore, since he is trying to win over the retainers, he must win over them thoroughly so that they have no worries. Of course, from another meaning, Zhengliang has the meaning of controlling the retainers' tribes in his territory. In this way, both the retainers and Zhengliang himself are much more at ease.
As soon as Masayoro said this, the retainers such as Ueda Maruji and Ekawa Clan were excited. Although they were tragically exterminated, in fact, some tribes were still in their original place to endure humiliation and become the leaders of their enemies and contribute resources to their enemies. Now, with the head of the family saying this, they can bring these tribes to the territory of the Luo family to live a much better life.
"In addition, there is only one fort in each family's territory, and the rest of the forts are demolished by the owners of their territory." Zhengliang said again. Too many forts in the territory have led to division of troops to defend. Obviously, it is not a good thing. However, it is not a good thing to garrison without division of troops. Once occupied by rebels, it will cost a lot of effort to cage the city. It is better to demolish it directly.
"As for the construction of your city, you should not consider using burnt bricks and cement from the territory. If you lack money and food, you can owe the debt first and return it to the territory after you have enough money and food." Zhengliang said again. It is already a very happy thing for ordinary entourage residents to live in wooden houses, and they will not use the so-called burnt bricks and cement at all. Zhengliang made these things out. One of the purposes is to sell them as luxury goods to retainers and wealthy families, so that they can squander the money and food left behind due to the laws of the territory, so that they will not have bad thoughts due to excessive money and food.
When all the retainers heard this, they immediately bowed to accept the order.
"Heiji, let me tell you about the situation of the territory this time." Zhengliang said. It has been seven or eight since the Luo family completely stabilized the new territory. Everyone in the Interior Affairs Office should have counted some of the general situations of the Luo family's territory.
"Your Highness, my family currently occupy the entire territory of the four counties of Matsuura, Kirishima, Saga, and Small Town in the country of Feiqian. At the same time, some of the territories of Kamisaki, Fujitsu and Bikiki have also been included in the control of our family. According to the preliminary statistics of the ministers, the total income of these counties is about 220,000 shi. The accurate income will be obtained after detailed inspection of the land in the next few months. Moreover, with the promotion of some agricultural methods of our family, we encourage land reclamation and organized water conservancy repair and other paid corvee services. The territory income will increase. Here, the old minister congratulates you on your highness. You can see your highness achieve such achievements in your lifetime, even if you die, you will have no regrets. I wish the Luo family a prosperous martial arts fortune!" said this. Heiji Togo's eyes were a little wet.
"The Luo family's martial arts fortune is prosperous!" The retainers were also excited at this moment. In the Warring States Period, the retainers and the main family prospered and suffered losses. Now that the main family has achieved such achievements, they are of course very happy. Even Masahiko Oda and the Kuroshima Qingfang who had just joined the Luo family were very moved. Perhaps following such a young and promising head is not a bad thing.
"Yeah," Zhengliang nodded, and then said, "Although this time my family has won the victory against the Shaoer Family Alliance, Feiqian still has many enemies. You should be cautious of being arrogant and impatient, work together, and strive to unify Feiqian as soon as possible."
"I will definitely devote myself to my whole life until my death." The retainers immediately bowed down and said.
After the retainers finished their rituals, Masarara signaled Heiji Donggo to continue reporting.
"In terms of population, including the population that has just been plundered from Kamizaki County, the population in our territory is currently about 100,000, but these are all derived from the statistics of the seized account books. With the implementation of the territory laws in the next few months, the exact population situation will be available after everyone is registered. It is expected that the population will increase." Heiji Togo said.
"Well" Zhengliang nodded. The population of 100,000 is not much, but this was during the Warring States Period. Due to the level of war and social development, the population of Ri is actually quite high. Zhengliang once read a data in later generations, which probably meant that the total population of Riban was only about 10 million. Of course, this number is not accurate. After all, without statistics, no one can tell how much the real population is. But as a remote place in Riban, in Zhengliang's view, a population of 1 million is as high as the sky. Therefore, in the Warring States Period, a population of 100,000 is considered a lot.
In Zhengliang's opinion, such a population is not large. Zhengliang quickly calculated that according to the current productivity, there are about 70,000 young people, and the remaining 30,000 are mostly young and strong, but not too many elderly people. Among these 70,000 young people, except for women and children and some people who cannot participate in the war due to various reasons, it is conservatively estimated that only about 40,000 are suitable for participating in the war. According to the 10 to 1 draw ratio, Zhengliang can barely organize a permanent staff of about 4,000 people. The so-called leader of a country has only such strength. Therefore, the population is really not large.
Chapter completed!