Southwest of Ezo Island.
In a mountain range near the sea, wooden camps guard the main transportation routes between valleys.
This is the base established by the Han army in Dongping Prefecture after crossing the sea.
At this time, the Han army's marching general Zhang Tong was having routine discussions with his deputy Murong Ren and other generals.
As the lords who will entrust Ezo Island in the future, they are all very happy during the period of crossing the sea.
First of all, the local Ezo people were vulnerable because they were in an ignorant state with no official system, no military system, and no writing.
When faced with the coordinated and well-organized Han army, it was like children resisting strong men.
There was little decent resistance.
Except for some offshore Ezo people who are very good at swimming and occasionally have sneak attacks by swimming, there are no other threats at all.
The generals gathered today for the next step of planning.
"Yesterday, His Majesty sent an order, asking us to guard these silver mines first and not to rush eastward to pursue the Ezo people."
Zhang Tong said with a proud face.
"So, I have decided that each department will maintain its own defenses and find ways to win over the lower-level Ezo people."
"The upper-level chieftains of the Ezo people are still not allowed to be incorporated."
Follow the rules set by Liu Shu.
On Ezo Island, Zhang Tong and others could recruit the lower-class Ezo men and women for their own use.
After all, it can be said that the more coolies working in mining and farming, the better.
However, the leaders of the upper-level Ezo people and others were not allowed to be recruited.
Because the people of the Ezo country maintain a strong clan slavery system, the leaders of various forces have great influence on the tribesmen.
What Liu Yu wanted was to completely turn Ezo Island into a place of enlightenment in the Central Plains, not to spread the gospel to the upper class nobles of the Ezo Kingdom.
Only a dead Ezo nobleman is a good person.
As for the surviving Ezo people, they would have to work as cows and horses for several lifetimes.
"General, although the output of these silver mines is very large, the share that falls into our hands is really too small."
As soon as Zhang Tong finished speaking, a general said.
As soon as these words came out, everyone else stared at Zhang Tong with burning eyes.
Zhang Tongyi took a look and immediately understood what these people meant.
The human heart is not enough for a snake to swallow an elephant!
He straightened his face and said solemnly.
"We have just established half a foothold on Ezo Island, and we are able to achieve what we have now. It is already a gift from the Emperor's grace."
"If His Majesty hadn't given us a chance, we might not even be able to stay in Lelang County anymore."
"How is it possible to come to Haidong Island to seal the territory and split the land?"
When everyone heard Zhang Tong's words, they all immediately lowered their heads in shame.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Tong did not continue to criticize the general who made the remarks.
"All you need to know is that the territorial power on this island was obtained in exchange for these gold mines and silver mountains."
"If we cannot pay tribute to His Majesty with gold and silver, how can we possibly gain a foothold here in the future with just our strength."
Although Zhang Tong's soldiers are now well prepared, the required supplies have to be replenished by sea.
If they reduce the tribute of gold and silver without authorization, there will definitely be a problem of cutting off supplies.
At that time, Zhang Tong and the others, who have lost their support, may slowly fall into the same backwardness as the Ezo people.
Soon, Zhang Tong overcame the greedy thoughts among his generals.
He told everyone to ensure the output of existing gold and silver mines.
We must not allow the Ezo people to destroy it.
"All Ezo people who join the mines are bound by military law. They must ensure three meals a day and no one can deduct them."
"But no one is allowed to leave at will. Anyone who escapes without authorization will be dealt with in fear of the enemy!"
After this period of observation, Zhang Tong and others already knew.
It is actually very easy to pacify ordinary Ezo people.
As long as you ensure that you have two meals a day, you can make those little Ezo people kowtow in allegiance with expressions of emotion.
If it were three meals a day, it would definitely make an ordinary Ezo man loyal to him with his life.
After all, Zhang Tong had heard that the small lord who was in charge of one side among the Ezo people usually only ate coarse dry rice.
Whoever drank a bowl of rice soup while eating white rice.
That's quite an infuriating 'extravagant' act.
Zhang Tong is still very confident in conquering such a group of poor people.
When the generals were ordered to retreat, Zhang Tong was about to go on his usual inspection tour.
The soldiers outside the door suddenly came in to report.
"General, our scout captured an envoy from the Ezo people and asked to see the general."
Zhang Tongyi listened without raising his eyelids and waved his hand indifferently.
"Didn't I tell you before that all the Emishi people's envoys are missing? Just kill them."
Since Zhang Tong did not want to make peace with the Eni people, there was no need to negotiate anything.
In addition, the several waves of Emishi envoys I met before were all born with an unsavory and arrogant look.
Zhang Tong simply clicked them all.
The soldiers heard the order, but did not leave as usual.
"General, this person is not from Ezo, but claims to be from Oikata County."
"Bringing people from Fangjun?" Zhang Tongzhen was confused.
As a former county guard, Zhang Tong knew that since the turmoil in the Central Plains, the situation faced by Daifang County and Lelang County has become increasingly dangerous.
At that time, many Han people fled.
Some of them fled to Liaodong, and some fled to Goguryeo.
There are even rumors of people escaping to Ezo Country by boat.
"Yes, he claims to be from Daifang County, and he has something to ask for."
"what is his name?"
"The villain heard that several of the Yeyi people who followed him called him 'Azhizhu', and he said his name was Liu Zhi."
"Liu Zhi?"
Zhang Tong had no impression of this name at all.
However, a person who can be called "a certain master" among the Ezo people can be regarded as a leader among the Ezo people.
When such a person comes to ask for a meeting, there might be some unexpected surprise.
"Bring him here." Zhang Tong said in a deep voice.
Soon, the soldiers brought Liu Azhi over.
The two accompanying Yeyi people were blocked by the camp gate, and only Liu Azhi was brought in.
"My old friend Liu Zhi has met the king!"
Liu Azhi, who was tall and thin, immediately gave Zhang Tong a big gift when he saw him.
"Old friend?"
No matter what Zhang Tong thought, he didn't remember who this person was.
"The villain is originally from Jizhou. In order to avoid the blackmail by Empress Jia's gangsters, her family fled to Daifang County. I was lucky enough to meet the king once!" Liu Azhi said.
"In this case, you are really one of us Han people." Zhang Tong looked at him with great dignity.
"Yes, yes, absolutely yes." Liu Azhi nodded fiercely.
Zhang Tong had no doubt about this.
After all, the Jizhou accent in Liu Azhi's words would definitely not fool anyone.
"Since you are a Han, why are you working as a lackey for the Ezo people here?" Zhang Tong asked forcefully.
"The villain is stupid. He only saw the invasion and plunder of Goguryeo and Baekje in the past. He did not dare to stay in Daifang County for a long time. He was also afraid of disasters in Liaodong in the future, so he led his tribe to build a raft to cross over."
Liu Azhi also said helplessly.
After Zhang Tong heard this, he felt emotional in his heart.
When I was in the most difficult times in Lelang and Daifang counties, I already felt that the situation was uncontrollable and wanted to lead my tribe to escape.
However, Zhang Tong did not think about taking refuge in the Ezo Kingdom in Haidong, but wanted to go to Liaodong to seek refuge with Murong Xianbei.
From this point of view, Zhang Tong and Liu Azhi were somewhat destined.
"Okay, I understand you and will not pursue this matter further."
Zhang Tong said very generously.
"You came here today, it seems that you want to return to Wanghua?" Zhang Tong continued to ask.
"The Lord and Marquis are right, that's exactly what the villain thinks." Liu Azhi said respectfully.
"Well, okay, then you come with your tribe, and I will give you the position of a subordinate to manage the Ezo people I have recruited." Zhang Tong said.
This condition is already considered extremely generous by Zhang Tong.
You know, the Han army did not recruit the dignitaries of the Ezo people at all.
Zhang Tong was able to give Liu Azhi a subordinate official, which was already a great kindness.
However, Liu Azhi did not agree happily at all.
"Junhou, the villain has something that I dare not hide. I would like to ask the monarch to listen to it and allow the villain to make meritorious service." Liu Azhi said with sweat on his head.
"You deserve meritorious services for your crime? Is there anything else you haven't said?" Zhang Tong's face fell.
Liu Azhi, who had taken refuge with the Eni people, didn't say everything just now, which was really annoying.
"Your Majesty, when I led my people to the Ezo Country, I knew that the Ezo people were of the most important origin, so in order to seek temporary gain, I told a lie."
"What lie?"
"The villain told King Ezo and others that I am the queen of Shan Yanggong in Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the queen of the Han Dynasty..."
"Shan Yanggong? Emperor Xian?"
When Zhang Tong heard this, he was immediately speechless.
The first generation of Shanyang Gong was the Han Xian Emperor who held the Zen position.
"The villain said that he is the great-grandson of Duke Sanyo. When he saw the war in the Central Plains, he led his tribe to flee. He originally wanted to have a place so that he would not be reduced to the slaves of the Ezo people."
Liu Azhi continued with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
"But I didn't expect that those Ezo people couldn't tell the truth from the false. When they heard that it was the Han royal family, they were so happy that they immediately gave me the title of Azhi Lord."
"Almost everyone in the Ezo people knows about this."
As an emperor who abdicated, the name of Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie was resounding enough.
"The impersonation is due to the stupidity of those Ezo people. I can help you to protect yourself from guilt."
Zhang Tong thought, those Ezo people are really stupid.
The descendants of Shanyang Gong were all under strict supervision by the Wei and Jin dynasties. How could a great-grandson appear and lead a mighty tribe to flee across the sea?
The real descendants of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty had long since died when the Xiongnu Han Kingdom ravaged the Central Plains.
Until the Xiongnu Jiehu people came to kill them, the descendants of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty had no chance to escape.
"But how do you plan to make meritorious deeds?" Zhang Tong asked.
"I thank you, my lord!" Liu Azhi was overjoyed.
"Do you know, Lord, that the Ezo people have been mining gold and silver mines here for decades?"
"I know." Zhang Tong nodded.
"The people of Ezo rarely trade with the outside world. Do you know where the gold and silver accumulated over the past few decades have gone?"
When Zhang Tongyi heard this, his eyes suddenly opened like bells!
"Gold and silver accumulated over decades?"
In the past two years, the Han Dynasty King's Division has achieved good results in all directions.
Different from the previous ones who simply declared their national prestige, today's Han soldiers still adhere to the principle that wherever they go, they must bring back a lot of 'local specialties'.
Whether it is livestock, women, or rare treasures, they will all be shipped back in a steady stream.
Among them, Jizhou, where the capital Luoyang is located, has the largest number of military soldiers, and naturally has the largest amount of loot captured.
Liu Yu clearly understood that no matter how great and upright a dynasty was, it would never be able to support a long-term conquest without generous benefits.
Especially in the current Central Plains, both productivity and population are at their lowest in the Qin and Han centuries.
If they cannot buck the trend and inspire strong fighting power and desire to conquer, it will be difficult to suppress the surrounding barbarian forces.
Inside the imperial palace in Luoyang.
Liu Yu was summoning Murong Jun's uncle Murong Han, who came from the Western Regions to pay tribute.
"Your Majesty, this is the Persian ring armor that I captured from the remnants of the country. It can withstand swords without damaging any hair!"
Murong Han, who was dressed as a military general, held up a pair of ring-locked armor respectfully.
The so-called 'chain mail' is actually chain mail.
This kind of armor is not an original product of the Central Plains, but developed from Central Asia.
"Chain armor?"
Liu Yu ordered someone to take the chain armor and stroke it carefully.
The chain armor Murong Han presented was all connected with tiny iron rings.
The hoops are very tight, yet very light.
"Isn't this just chain mail?"
"Your Majesty is wise and wise, and this name fits the meaning of armor!"
Murong Han immediately flattered him.
It's pity that he is a rough and straight Xianbei man, but now he has learned to speak glibly.
"Haha, this chainmail is a good thing." Liu Yu smiled softly and nodded.
"Yes, this armor was only introduced during the Cao Wei Dynasty, and it is still very rare now."
Gongsun Sheng on the side interjected.
"If this chain armor is paired with a lightweight lining, it would be most suitable for use in the south." Liu Yu said.
"Murong Han, how many pairs of chainmails did you bring?" Liu Yu continued to ask.
Murong Han was very happy when he saw that Liu Yu was very satisfied with the 'ring-lock armor' he had brought.
When Liu Yu asked, he immediately answered respectfully.
"Reporting to your majesty, I have brought three hundred pieces of chain armor from Jinshan!"
"Only three hundred pieces?"
Liu Yu frowned slightly.
Three hundred pieces are really too few.
Not to mention equipping an army, even one song is not enough.
"Your Majesty, after I go back, I can collect more. Your Majesty will never be disappointed." Murong Han said quickly.
He urgently needs to please the emperor now.
Since Murong Xianbei defeated the king and surrendered a large group of national dignitaries, his father Murong Jun distributed most of the farmland and Dingkou to his eldest son Murong Kai.
Murong Han, who had fallen out of favor again, urgently needed external help to help him.
With the help of Ran Long, the governor of Xiazhou, Murong Jun sent Murong Han to Beijing to pay tribute.
This was Murong Han's chance to give it a try.
"A country with a population of less than 100,000, how many armors can it have?"
Liu Yu shook his head.
In fact, Liu Yu exaggerated the number of people in the country.
In such a small country, even if it is completely plundered, there are still not many suitable armors.
