Fortunately, he had been strongly supporting the aristocratic families in mining coal and encouraging the people to grow cotton; otherwise, even the people of the Han Dynasty would have had a very difficult time during this period.
Today, the whip of climate is driving the peoples of the grasslands southward. Whether it is Tanshihuai or Murong Tu, if they do not want to flee westward like the Xiongnu, they have no choice but to wage war against the Han Dynasty in order to obtain living supplies.
Jia Xu seemed to realize something: "No wonder the intelligence reports say that in the past two years, there have been fewer and fewer cattle and sheep at the grassland trade, while their demand for grain has been increasing. This is the reason!"
Liu Hong nodded solemnly: "Therefore, I predict that within five years at most, the Xianbei people will launch an attack on the Han Dynasty due to food shortages!"
Jia Xu's expression shifted: "So that's how it is. No wonder Tan Shihuai is now focused on integrating the Xianbei tribes. It seems this man's vision is indeed extraordinary!"
"Yes, so to prevent our Han Dynasty from being dragged into the quagmire of war by the Xianbei, we absolutely cannot allow the Xianbei to unify the country!"
Jia Xu's eyes lit up: "No wonder His Majesty asked me to observe that Tuo Lü; could it be preparation for this?"
Liu Hong smiled and nodded: "That's right! This matter requires Wenhe and Wenyou to work together to help Tuolü grow up on the grassland as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Jia Xu nodded and continued, "Your Majesty, I believe that the Han Dynasty might be able to win over the Yuwen tribe. Even if that fails, it could at least create some discord within the Xianbei!"
Liu Hong nodded: "Alright, I will have the Foreign Affairs Department handle this matter!"
"Once things are settled in the south, Wenhe and Tuolü will go to Youzhou together!"
"yes!"
Jia Xu nodded heavily, but his mind had already flown to the vast grasslands.
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