He first served the warlord Liu Zhang in Yi Province.
The war in Yi Province has just ended, so the people in the province should have their lands and homes returned to them.
In 194, following the deaths of his elder brothers and then his father, he succeeded governorship of Yi Province.
Once, there was a drought in Yi Province and a law prohibiting alcohol went into effect.
At that time many people in Yi Province preferred contemporary writing over ancient prose.
However, now, after obtaining Yi Province, you don't seem to intend to return the lands.
By 215, Liu Bei had completely taken over Yi Province.
After arriving in Yi Province, Liu Yan was confronted with his first crisis.
Liu Zhang, however, barely managed to escape and join up with his father, who returned once again to Yi Province.
During his rule, Yi Province became wealthy and strong militarily and economically.