During the Qing Dynasty, rulers focused on developing the Miao Nationality region by establishing tuition-free schools. The main goals were to promote culture and education, provide elementary education, unify the people in the region, and implement an enlightenment policy. Additionally, the rulers aimed to allow scholars from the Miao Nationality region to take imperial civil service examinations, ensuring some could enter the bureaucratic system. This helped integrate the Miao Nationality region into the country's management system and strengthen governance in the southwest.