After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, the south ushered in generations of warlord states. At the same time, large-scale development and production were carried out, which promoted the great development of the southern economy.

The development of Fujian is inseparable from Wang Shenzhi. During Wang Shenzhi's rule in Fujian, he was frugal, governed with virtue, rested with the people, encouraged farming and mulberry farming, lightened corvees and paid low taxes, built roads, visited people's shelters, promoted advantages and eliminated disadvantages, and established

The school rewarded trade and won the hearts of the people.

Therefore, during the Five Dynasties, various parts of the Central Plains were war-torn and dilapidated. The southeastern seaside wilderness was developed by Wang and became the "Seaside Zoulu". Because of Wang Shenzhi's outstanding contribution in the development of Fujian, he was revered as the "opener of Fujian".

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Fujian was a big place, but the internal fighting was extremely fierce, completely destroying Wang Shenzhi's achievements, and then he was cut into pieces.

There were five states in total: the Southern Tang Dynasty was able to build two states, Ting two states, and Jianzhou was newly established; the Wuyue state got Fuzhou; the old Fujian generals stayed in Congxiao and retreated to the two states of Quan and Zhang, which were called the Qingyuan Army.

He stayed in Congxiao's army and knew the sufferings of the people.

After the separatist rule of Quan and Zhangzhou, they devoted themselves to raising the people diligently and thriftily, vigorously promoting cultural and educational undertakings, developing Quanzhou, renovating the city and port, and recruiting overseas merchants. They had a great influence on the development of southern Fujian. For example, they eliminated all kinds of exorbitant taxes and allowed free trade; and in Bianzhou

Liang Jian built his official residence, gained a commercial foothold in the capital of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, opened up a northern route, and sold luxury goods imported from overseas to the Central Plains, thereby maximizing economic benefits for the commercial development of southern Fujian.

At the same time, he flexibly maneuvered between the great powers of the Central Plains (Later Zhou Dynasty, Northern Song Dynasty) and the Southern Tang Dynasty, allowing the two states of Quan and Zhang to maintain relative peace.

Under his seventeen years of governance, the two prefectures of Zhangzhou and Quan have become well-connected in government and people, and all industries have prospered. The population of the two prefectures and 14 counties alone is as high as 150,000 households, which is higher than that of Hunan.

Soldiers stationed in the fields, recruited homeless people to reclaim wasteland, reclaimed land from the sea, and built water conservancy projects. As a result, the two states always had a "good harvest".

When he was in charge of Quanzhang, he built the Quanzhou city and planted cypress trees around the city. This made Quanzhou's name "Citron City" spread overseas.

Unfortunately, God seemed to play a joke on him. As the lord of the two states, he did not have a son to inherit his inheritance. He could only adopt his elder brothers Cong Yuan Erzi, Liu Shaoji and Liu Shaofan as his adopted sons.

"It's a pity that Shao Tan is only fifteen years old. How can he restrain these arrogant and powerful generals? It's a pity that the year never ends!"

He was lying on the bed, feeling the pain of a gangrene attack on his back. He had been seriously ill in bed for months and ignored political affairs, but as long as he was alive, Zhang and the springs would always be in his hands.

"It would be great if Shaoji was here, but it's a pity that he stayed in Jinling. The Central Plains will never allow a pro-Tang Jiedushi to rule the Qingyuan Army."

He sighed lightly. He had no children, so he adopted his elder brother Liu Congyuan's second son, Liu Shaoji, and Liu Shaoban as his adopted sons. However, Liu Shaoji was forced to go to the Southern Tang Dynasty as an envoy and became a hostage. Only the second son Liu Shaofan remained.

By his side, he succeeded to the throne.

"Daddy!" At this time, a lively girl walked in, with light steps and watery eyes, full of concern and eagerness. She was only sixteen years old, but she was already in full bloom and graceful.

Looking at her beautiful face, Liu Congxiao felt warm in her heart. This was his only daughter, his true heir. The pain on his back seemed to have eased a lot:

"Lan'er is here!"

"Is your father feeling better?" The girl carefully sat on the edge of the bed, unable to help her father's painful look, and her heart ached with anxiety.

Although I dare not think about what will happen after her father's death, in these troubled times, Liu's future is extremely slim. She is just a woman, how can she bear such a heavy burden?

"Where is your mother?" Liu Conxiao forced a smile and asked.

"I'm praying for you in the Buddhist hall!" the girl said softly, her words unconsciously filled with sadness, and she sobbed slightly:

"The people of Quanzhou City know that you are seriously ill, and they are praying for you every day!"

"This is what life must have, how can we force it!" Liu Congxiao shook his face and endured the severe pain, saying: "When I was young, I relied on my body, fought arrogantly, and didn't know how to cherish it. When I get old, my body will fail.

Something is wrong and it hurts me——"

Looking at her father's painful and ferocious face, the girl couldn't help but shed tears.

"Good girl, don't cry. Your father and I are now fifty-seven. From a government servant to the king of Jinjiang, it is considered a great luck. I am already satisfied!" Liu Congxiao recovered and said with a smile:

"Although the country is good, it is nothing compared to the future of the Liu family. God has made me childless, but he also wants us to stay in the family and live better forever!"

"Regardless of the country, regardless of the fame, at this time there are only you and me, father and daughter, and these words cannot be spread outside the world!" Liu Congxiao said so many words, the pain in his body was unbearable, but he still supported it firmly:

"If Shaofan inherits our position, whether he is secure or not, you mother and daughter will go to Jinling, and your eldest brother will be there. The Lord of the Tang Dynasty will also treat you kindly in order to contain those who come after you!"

"Before you go, arrange the descendants of King Gongyi properly and don't let them be bullied!"

Prince Gongyi and Wang Yanzheng were the sons of Taizu Wang Shenzhi of the Fujian Kingdom, the successor kings of Fujian Wang Yanhan, the younger brother of Fujian Huizong Wang Yanjun, and the younger brother of Fujian Kangzong Wang Yanxi, and the last emperor of Fujian.

After reigning for three years, he was named King Gongyi. The country was overthrown and he was captured and taken to Jinling. However, his two daughters stayed in Quanzhou and stayed with Congxiao to express gratitude for Wang's kindness. He still treated them with the old courtesy and has not forgotten them now.

Wang Yanzheng was placed under house arrest, which just proved the true purpose of the Southern Tang Dynasty. They would not kill all the Liu family, so Liu Congxiao believed that going to Jinling was the best choice.

As for going to Bianzhou in the Central Plains, the journey is long and the shipping is dangerous. Only Jinling is the most suitable.

"I understand, kid!" The girl nodded with tears in her eyes.

"Stay with me for a while, I don't have much time..." Liu Congxiao closed his eyes and said softly, feeling particularly comfortable with his relatives by his side.

The heavy curtains blocked most of the sunlight, allowing the strong scent of medicine to linger in the entire room. The relatively shady environment made my mind calm down at this moment.

The news that King Jinjiang was seriously ill spread like the wind. Soon, the news reached Jinling. While Li Yu was still angry about Lin Renzhao, he received this news and sighed:

"This old fox is finally gone. He has everything he wants. As long as he's in the Qingyuan Army, I won't be able to rest in peace!"

Xu You smiled and said softly: "Although this Qingyuan Army is small, it is a hard nut to crack. Wu Yue and the Central Plains have to be involved, so it is good to maintain the status quo."

"Let several prime ministers discuss what kind of regulations the Qingyuan Army can have after King Jinjiang leaves, and prepare a good posthumous title for him..."
Chapter completed!