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Chapter 480 Zhuge Liang's Governance of Shu

"As for Zhuge Liang, after Liu Bei's death, he rushed back to the main camp without stopping. When Liu Shan ascended the throne, he immediately enfeoffed Zhuge Liang as the Marquis of Wuxiang."

"During this period, historical records state that: all matters of state, great and small, were decided by Zhuge Liang. In layman's terms, Liu Shan was a hands-off ruler, and all decisions were made by Zhuge Liang."

"Thus began Zhuge Liang's twelve-year tenure as prime minister, using a bad hand to resist Cao Wei and Eastern Wu."

"Next, let's talk about the years when Zhuge Liang served as prime minister!"

"When Zhuge Liang was eight years old, his father passed away. He then went to live with his uncle Zhuge Xuan to join Liu Biao. At the age of 27, he was hired as Liu Bei's military advisor, which led to his famous Longzhong Plan."

"The most special thing is that Zhuge Liang single-handedly elevated the surname Zhuge to a higher level. No matter what others think, we feel that having the surname Zhuge makes us think of someone who is smart!"

Conversely, the surname Sima makes people think he's cunning and wicked! Lin Ke silently added in her mind.

Yuan Shao of the Eastern Han Dynasty: ...Such great power?!

Cao Cao, the boss: Such a good strategist, how did he end up following that big-eared scoundrel? What's so great about him?!

Other advisors: ...

Zhang Fei: @Zhuge Liang! Strategist, we're destined allies! Wait! The three of us are almost there!

Lu Bu: You thief with the ringed eyes! Let me look at your big face! How can it be so thick-skinned!?

Zhang Fei: So what! Envy won't help! The strategist is like a close teammate to us!

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At this moment, Cao Cao, watching from the screen, felt something was amiss; Lin Ke seemed to be hesitant to speak.

However, before he could think it through, Lin Ke's voice followed closely behind:

"We all know that Liu Bei entrusted his son to Zhuge Liang at Baidi City, leaving Zhuge Liang with a mess."

"In governing Shu Han, let's take a few examples. For instance, in agriculture, everyone knows that food is very important, especially in times of chaos."

Therefore, Zhuge Liang proposed: "Farming should be done when it is the right time to farm. Don't impose any taxes or corvée labor on the people, and don't exploit them. Just collect what is due!"

As soon as the words fell, the court officials in various timelines began to discuss among themselves. This didn't seem right. There were continuous battles at that time. If they didn't collect more supplies, where would the logistics come from?

Besides, a considerable number of them were themselves somewhat guilty. It wouldn't be unreasonable for them to secretly increase the taxes and corvée labor levies behind the scenes, would it?

"But historical experience tells us that maintaining this is not easy, so Zhuge Liang was encouraged by the people to build Zengcheng. Agriculture is fundamental, so it is very important to develop water conservancy."

"For example, Zhuge Liang established a special position called 'Weir Official' to manage and repair the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and also dispatched 1200 people to guard it daily."

"It is worth mentioning that this practice was followed by all subsequent dynasties."

"After all, if something goes wrong with Dujiangyan, the consequences would be obvious: floods, plagues, and crop failures—this would threaten the very foundation of the Shu Han state."

"After all, without food, there will be fewer people. How will they fight and contend with the other two countries then?"

"Therefore, based on this, Zhuge Liang's infrastructure construction included other measures besides this, such as encouraging people to plant mulberry trees to increase the income of Shu Han, etc."

"Overall, agriculture is the foundation, and we try every means to expand production for the people."

"Instead of trying to expand productivity to achieve your goals, you levy exorbitant taxes on the people and exploit them repeatedly."

Upon hearing this, some officials watching on screen felt guilty, sweat beading on their foreheads! Wasn't this a bit like naming names?!

If they had a choice, they wouldn't want to do it this way either! But they had no other choice!

They considered letting the people suffer first, and then figuring out a solution...