Liu Yu arranged for Yang Nandi to perform with him early.
The purpose was to set a trap for the leaders of the Di and Qiang tribes.
Let them stabilize their territory and no longer merge with each other.
As long as they can maintain a state of division, there will be no alliance leader or any unifying trend.
Then the Han army can defeat them one by one, divide and disintegrate them, and finally achieve complete control.
Later generations of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties used similar strategies to subdue all kinds of chieftains in the southwest.
Of course, the premise is that the tug-of-war between the Ming and Qing armies has consumed a lot of the strength of the chieftains.
Now that the Han army is at its peak, it can achieve the same effect.
"Your Majesty, you are wise and kind. We, the barbarians, are willing to serve you forever and be the loyal dogs of the great man forever!"
Yang Duryodhana immediately shouted loudly.
Several Di people leaders who were good friends with Yang Nandi immediately followed suit.
When the other Di Qiang leaders saw the situation, they all shouted long live.
Only some leaders who were powerful and wanted to annex other tribes were reluctant.
"You are all ministers of meritorious service! I have not forgotten your contribution when the Hulu were pacified."
As Liu Yu spoke, he glanced around the crowd.
Many Di Qiang leaders suddenly shrank their necks when they heard this.
They did a lot of flattering to the Xiongnu at the beginning, and even sent troops to help in the war.
Now that Liu Yu mentioned this, it naturally made them extremely scared.
I'm afraid of settling old accounts.
"So, I have decided to send generals to conquer the west after demarcating the boundaries of each ministry. The land in the Huangshui and Qinghai areas is considered rich and beautiful. It is really a waste to keep it in the hands of the Ruoqiang people."
"If we can bring the Huangshui and Qinghai areas under the rule of the Han Dynasty, I will definitely divide the territory equally with you."
As soon as Liu Yu said this, some tribal leaders were ready to take action.
Ruoqiang in the west is not actually a unified tribal name.
It is a collective name for the various tribes living in the Qinghai Plateau area in later generations.
Although these tribes are also called certain Qiang, they are not even a little bit behind compared with the Di Qiang in Longxi area of Qinzhou.
In particular, their production level lags far behind that of Di and Qiang.
It's just that their geographical location is easy to defend and difficult to attack, which leads to peace of mind.
"Your Majesty, if the Qiang land is barren, is it of any value?"
Yang Nandi was the first to ask.
"Of course. Although there are harsh winters in the Huangshui and Qinghai areas, after spring, there is always melting water from the snowy mountains, so there is almost no threat of drought."
"Whether it's farming or animal husbandry, it's a great place."
Liu Yu then described the benefits of Ruoqiang territory.
Many Di and Qiang leaders who didn't know what was going on just listened to the excitement.
And those tribes neighboring the Ruoqiang people knew that what Liu Yu said was basically true.
Drought is indeed rare in the territory of the Ruoqiang people.
This piece alone greatly tempted many Di and Qiang leaders who had lived in Longxi for generations.
Because the Longxi area is really too dry.
Dry dry.
There is a drought almost every three years.
Not only is the food harvest impossible, drinking water for many people and animals is also a problem.
Therefore, although the majority of the Di and Qiang in Longxi are engaged in farming.
But often migrate at will.
It’s because we need to find water sources.
"As long as you go to conquer Ruoqiang, you are opening up territory for the Han Dynasty."
"Just like the heroes of Zongzhou opened up the territory for the emperor, I will not only grant you land, but also provide you with weapons and supplies."
"Even armor, I am willing to send someone to sell it to you."
Liu Yu's words immediately aroused some people's ambitions.
These Di Qiang people also know the benefits of plundering.
However, the previous neighbors were getting poorer than the last, so even if they were looting, it was only the beggars robbing the beggars.
There is really no sweetness.
Now that Liu Yu had described it, plus the name of conquering for the country, he was immediately tempted.
"The wealth of Huangshui and Qinghai is not just land."
Liu saw the situation and immediately added fuel to the fire while it was hot.
“And there are salt lakes all over Huangshui and Qinghai.”
"No, it shouldn't be called Salt Lake."
"It should be called Salt Pond!"
Liu Yu began to vividly describe the large and small salt lakes on the Qinghai Plateau.
When I heard that the salt lake production on the plateau is almost inexhaustible.
All the Di Qiang leaders gasped for air.
That’s table salt!
In the land of Longxi, salt is almost as important as food.
The salt ponds in Bingzhou and Yizhou are sold here, and they are several times more expensive than food.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, is there really a salt pond above the Huangshui River?"
Yang Duryodhana's tone was slightly trembling.
Liu Yu didn't tell him these words in advance.
"Yes, not only do they exist, but there are so many salt pools. If I give each of your tribes two, I'm afraid they won't be able to share them all!"
Liu Yu said with great certainty.
"Two of each part, can't you divide them all?"
Yang Duryodhana's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Your Majesty, with such great benefits, why haven't those Ruoqiang people gotten rich?"
Some people are very smart and immediately point out the crux of the problem.
If this is true, how come the Ruoqiang tribes are so poor.
"Haha, there is not only table salt in these salt ponds, but also a lot of bitter brine."
Liu Yu explained patiently.
"If these bitter brine are not removed, the cooked salt will not only be inedible, but also poisonous."
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, what should we do?" Yang Nandi took the lead and asked.
"If the Qiang people don't know how to take out the bittern, it doesn't mean we can't."
Liu Yu confidently stated that as long as he randomly sent a few craftsmen, these problems could be completely solved.
At that time, the leaders of the Di and Qiang tribes would just have a salt pond each and sit on the ground to collect money.
Suddenly, the leaders, who had their own concerns, all fell into joy.
Own a salt pond!
What a wealth this is.
You only need to send some soldiers and horses to follow the Han army to the west to attack the poor and weak Ruoqiang tribes, and you can get it.
This is simply several times easier than getting it at your fingertips.
Looking at the group of Diqiang leaders who were caught up in the carnival of getting rich in front of him, Liu Yu also laughed secretly in his heart.
Most of them probably don't know that although the environment in Longxi is harsh, it is nothing compared to the Qinghai Plateau.
As long as they start to participate in the conquest of Ruoqiang tribes, they will consume a lot of money and energy.
However, even if they know this, they will never stop.
Because there are huge immediate benefits and even bigger future benefits.
As the battle progresses, what Liu Yu said about the salt ponds everywhere will be further confirmed.
With obvious benefits before them, no one will give up halfway.
With the Han army behind them to maintain order in their home base, these Di and Qiang tribes could continue to send troops westward.
Although the Ruoqiang tribes are poor and weak, they are definitely not easy to handle.
There must be no attempt to completely consolidate the rule within ten or twenty years.
In history, it took the Tuyuhun tribe several generations to establish a loose rule in the Qinghai area.
Nowadays, although the Di and Qiang tribes have the support of the Han army, they will never be easy.
When the court meeting was over, all the leaders of the Di and Qiang tribes left happily.
Almost no one cares about the loss of demarcated territory anymore.
It is rich in salt that is equivalent to gold and silver. This kind of land is much better than the mountains of Longxi.
After they left, the accompanying attendant Xun Sui was doubtful and asked Liu Yu.
"Your Majesty, Huangshui Yanchi is so rich. Aren't you afraid that the Di and Qiang tribes will grow stronger based on this, and then separate themselves?"
Liu Yu smiled when he heard this and didn't take it seriously at all.
"It's not a simple matter to separate one party from another."
"To conquer these Ruoqiang people, I sent people to lead them."
"When the land is captured, we need to build a city and send troops to defend it."
"I will send troops to guard all the mountain passes. These Di and Qiang tribes are like a group of ferocious beasts locked in a big cage. Apart from fighting each other, there is no chance of controlling the passes."
"As long as the main transportation routes are in our hands, we will never be afraid of them separatist rule."
Liu Yu was convinced of this matter.
In the entire history of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the only powerful political power was the Tubo state.
That is also a reason that has won the support of all surrounding countries.
Whether it was Datang, who gave them women and skills, or Nanzhao and Beitianzhu, who followed their younger brothers, they all gave them a lot of support.
With the influx of these technologies, Tubo was created as a short-lived phenomenon.
Liu Yu believed that as long as he could control the traffic arteries connecting the plateau and Longxi, he would be able to keep them in submission.
Even when the Huangshui area becomes rich enough, many Di and Qiang tribes will have the opportunity to be completely Sinicized.
Become a solid pillar of Dahan in the local area.
"Your Majesty has foresight and foresight, and I really admire him very much."
After Xun Sui heard this, he immediately praised from the bottom of his heart.
"There's no such thing as foresight. It's just borrowing some people's methods."
Liu Yu said modestly.
These methods of directly attacking the vital points were all common methods used by the Ming and Qing dynasties in later generations to deal with the chieftains in the Uzang area.
Sufficient historical experience proves it.
It does work.
These things in Chang'an were quickly arranged in an orderly manner.
It is nothing more than deploying a part of the government soldiers to serve as the backbone of the army, and then using the Di and Qiang tribes as minions.
As long as they open an opening in Longxi, they can press Ruoqiang continuously.
As a prerequisite, the Di and Qiang tribes divided their territories and promoted the Chinese order. Naturally, they had to take the first step.
As a son of a world-famous family, Liu Yan, the governor of Yongzhou, was once again entrusted with an important task.
The Liu family in Zhongshan is famous not only because of the birth of Uncle Liu Huang.
Famous religious family is another label for them.
In order to spread the sacred knowledge of the Han people, Liu Yan was moved to be the governor of Qinzhou, protecting the Qiang school, and supervising the military affairs of Qinzhou and Longxi.
Anyway, regardless of whether the Ruoqiang tribes were willing or not, Liu Yan, the school captain who protected them, quickly took up his post with 5,000 elite soldiers.
