Not long after the newly organized 10,000 men from Juyan entered the grasslands, those who had been deliberately released by Dong Zhuo finally brought the news back after a long escape.
"Damn Juyan people! We haven't settled the score with them for killing my envoy, and now they dare to plunder my people...!"
On the other side, when the Left Wise King of the Xiongnu heard that the Juyan people had plundered his people on a large scale, he was so angry that his veins bulged and his eyes reflected a bloodthirsty light.
"Your Majesty...! How dare the mere Juyan people be so insolent? If we don't teach them a lesson, won't our Great Xiongnu become a laughingstock?"
"Yes, Your Majesty! If we do not retaliate, people will laugh at our Xiongnu for having no one to fight back..."
The generals under the Left Wise King were also extremely angry and volunteered to fight. They said, "The Han, the Xianbei, and our own traitors are all bullying us. Even a small Juyan dares to cause trouble. Do they really think they are easy targets?"
Although the Northern Xiongnu are now in decline and not far from defeat, no matter what, it is not up to a mere Juyan to ride on their heads.
(Historically, in 169 years, the Northern Xiongnu were completely defeated and annexed by the Xianbei.)
"Well said! I'll show the Juyan people what it means to pay for a blood debt with blood..."
Inside the tent, seeing the indignant expressions of his men, the Left Wise King no longer hesitated and immediately ordered the gathering of warriors from the tribe to prepare for revenge against Juyan.
Although the previous conflict with the Southern Xiongnu resulted in the loss of more than 3,000 men for the Left Wise King, he still managed to gather more than 6,000 warriors and march towards Juyan.
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After reading the memorials presented by Tao Qian, Zhong Shao, Ma Yu, and Min Chun in Deyang Palace, Liu Hong couldn't help but smile.
"Zhicai, take a look too!!"
As they spoke, Liu Hong handed the memorials submitted by the group to Xi Zhicai, who was standing to the side.
"These governors are really...! Hmm... truly far-sighted!"
After seeing what they had done in Liangzhou, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but smile wryly. They were all well-known for their virtue, so how did they suddenly turn into cunning slave traders?
Such a huge difference makes it feel like a dream.
"Haha~, what a far-sighted plan! That's well said!"
Seeing Xi Zhicai's bewildered expression, Liu Hong couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Yes! Although so many women have suddenly flooded into the four counties, it's not like they can't afford to support them. In a year or two, the benefits they bring will be obvious."
The actions of these four governors are a long-term plan! If everyone else followed suit, the future of our Han Dynasty's borders would be secure!
Xi Zhicai was full of admiration for Tao Qian and his colleagues' governance abilities.
Although their use of women to gather refugees might be a deadly strategy for Juyan, it would be very beneficial for the Han Dynasty in terms of infrastructure development, wasteland development, and future population growth.
For a country, the most important resources are land and population. With land, labor is needed to create its value.
To gain more income, you need to increase the population, and the key to increasing the population is to get more women.
There are so many displaced people, and even more bachelors. Providing them with wives would not only attract them to the local development efforts but also increase the local population more quickly—a win-win situation!
"Zhi Cai is right! Our great Han Dynasty needs officials like him!"
Liu Hong agreed with Tao Qian and his group's actions. After all, there is no such thing as good or bad between countries. Besides, we bought it, we didn't rob it, so it was completely reasonable!
Liu Hong took the memorials from the four men and wrote in reply: "These are the capable ministers of the Great Han Dynasty, my pillars of the state."
Liu Hong then handed the memorial to Song Dian beside him and said in a deep voice: "Issue an order to the Ministry of Personnel to commend and reward the governors of Zhangye, Jiuquan, Wuwei and Beidi for their effective governance."
At the same time, a decree was issued to all directions, so that the officials of my Great Han Dynasty could see how others govern and rule their regions!
"promise!!"
When Song Dian took the memorial and read it, his expression changed. It seemed that the emperor was planning to give these people important positions in the future. After secretly memorizing the names of Tao Qian and the other three, he quickly turned and left.
"Is His Majesty intending to mold these prefects into exemplary officials?"
After Song Dian left, Xi Zhicai looked at Liu Hong with curiosity.
"Excellent! Encouraging hard work requires more than just slogans; the rewards and recognition that come with it must also be given!"
Liu Hong smiled and nodded. In life, if one has no worries about food and clothing, all that matters is fame and fortune.
Liu Hong was clearly not a stingy person. As long as he could do his job well and be dedicated to his work, he could naturally bring fame and fortune to his subordinates.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Xi Zhicai wholeheartedly agreed with the Emperor's words and couldn't help but exclaim that he was wise!
Liu Hong waved his hand with a smile, "Come on! When did Zhicai learn to flatter? We're just getting what we need from each other!"
"Your Majesty is right!!"
Xi Zhicai smiled and shook his head. That's how it is, but it's not quite like that!
"By the way! What are your thoughts on Zhongde's plans...?"
Liu Hong took out a message from Cheng Yu and handed it to Xi Zhicai.
After reading Cheng Yu's plan to keep the land but not the people, Xi Zhicai was stunned for a moment.
After a moment of contemplation, Xi Zhicai said in a deep voice, "Hmm, Zhongde's plan against Juyan is indeed flawless, but it is not so suitable for our Great Han!"
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