The Huangshui Valley is a gathering place for the Qiang people, and there are many Tuyuhun tribes in the periphery. It is also one of the few places in the Tuyuhun territory that is suitable for farming.
At this time, Xiao Mohe had already led his army to capture the Huangshui Valley, and intended to advance across the mountains towards Fuqi City.
"There is no need to go to Fuqi City from now on." Li Xingchen said decisively.
Starting from Zhangye, across the Qilian Mountains is Fuqi City. Although the road is difficult to walk, it is completely in line with the strategy mentioned before, which is to advance quickly with light troops and decide in one fell swoop. In addition, starting from Wuwei, the distance to Fuqi City is much greater than that of Huangshui.
It's close, so Xiao Maha doesn't need to go to such trouble.
"Reclamation in Huangshui and Taoshui is the most important." Li Xingchen added, "The Taiwei Mansion will discuss with the Ministry of Agriculture to see what method to adopt."
Everyone was immediately shocked.
Reclamation means that Li Xingchen's idea of governing the Huangshui Valley is different from that of dealing with Tuyuhun before.
After all, nomadism and farming are two opposing cultural ideas.
Li Xinchen wanted to reclaim the Huangshui Valley, which means that Li Xinchen planned to implement the same policies here as those within the Han Dynasty, setting up prefectures and counties, building various facilities, and dividing the fields... This is different from just choosing an opportunity to build on the plateau.
There is a big difference in some inquiries and the like.
Your Majesty wants to bring this land completely under the control of the Han Dynasty.
The richness of the Hehuang Valley is actually only relative to the Gobi in Hexi and the plateau of Tuyuhun. It cannot be compared with the Jiangnan, Central Plains and other places where the Chinese nation relied on to make their fortunes. Otherwise, the Chinese ancestors in the Yellow River Basin would have
Go upstream instead of downstream.
But once they occupy the Huangshui River, and cooperate with the farming on both sides of the river behind them, the Taoshui River and other places, the power of the Han Dynasty will completely penetrate into the Huangshui River. And continuing along the Huangshui River, we will reach Qinghai, the heart of Tuyuhun.
Like a wedge, the Huangshui penetrates deeply into the plateau, separating the south and north sides of Tuyuhun. It also allows the influence of the Han Dynasty to extend to both sides through the Huangshui Valley, gradually covering the entire Tuyuhun territory.
This is indeed a good way to get twice the result with half the effort, avoiding the possible futility of the imperial court's presence on the plateau, and it can also add a piece of cultivated land for the Han Dynasty in the northwest.
"It is not a day's work to make Tuyuhun surrender to the king. But it can be done easily to transform the Qiang into Han people and the people of China. I believe in the experience of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture in this regard."
Li Xingchen said with a smile.
Yu De and others were a little embarrassed.
Aren't we rich in experience? Over the years, we have naturalized Ba people, various ministries in Nanzhong, etc., and everyone has formed a set, no, several sets of plans that can be adapted to local conditions.
Li Xingchen also warned: "The land of Hehuang is not as good as Bashu. There are a large number of Han people living in Bashu. The Ba people only mix with Han people when they go down the mountain. However, the land of Hehuang is originally cultivated by the Qiang people, so the court needs to do more.
It is not about redistributing the land, or even whether you need to break the land divisions that the Qiang people have already formed. You need to carefully consider it. It is about bringing them advanced production technology, guiding them in farming, and at the same time bringing this land into the Han commerce.
China, use the economy and culture of the Han Dynasty to influence them, do you understand?"
The terms economy and culture were all familiar to everyone, and they all agreed immediately. Your Majesty attaches so much importance to it, and the Huangshui Valley and the Qiang people are indeed regions and ethnic groups with which the Han Dynasty has relatively little contact. There is no harm in being cautious.
Naturally, everyone stopped being underestimating the enemy.
"Your Majesty, how should General Zuo Wuwei arrange things at this time?" Zhang Xutuo then asked a question that everyone was equally concerned about.
Xiao Mohe was trying to enter Fuqi City directly along the Huangshui River with his troops.
Do I need to call a halt at this time?
"For Xiao Qing's family to focus mainly on the naturalization of the Qiang people, it is indeed necessary to have a strong army to guard Huangshui. This opening of the Huangshui River is also a great achievement." Li Xingchen said with a smile.
The ministers all nodded. Your Majesty intends to completely bring the Huangshui River and the Taoshui River under the control of the Han Dynasty. In this way, what Xiao Mohe did is naturally to expand territory for the imperial court.
To expand the territory is to bring this land completely under the control of the central court, which is different from defeating the nomadic tribes on the grasslands and Gobi.
For soldiers, being able to expand the territory of China, even if they do not kill many enemies, is an honor left in history, and is even better than killing enemies. After all, the ultimate goal of killing enemies is to obtain land or protect one's own land.
"In addition, the Xiao Qing family can send people to the south to explore and choose the opportunity to build a fort or village." Li Xingchen continued, his expression becoming more serious.
Zhang Xutuo has been by His Majesty's side for a long time, and of course he knew that His Majesty meant that he attached great importance to this matter.
He didn't know what to explore in the vast snow-capped mountains going south from Huangshui, but since His Majesty ordered it, he would just do it.
Xiao Mohe should not only want to sit motionless in Huangshui.
Yu De has already taken a step forward: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has discussed the establishment of a state capital in Huangshui. The ministers believe that Huangzhou should be established, and choose a suitable place to establish a county capital. The name of the county capital,
Your Majesty, please order it personally."
Li Xingchen obviously had a secret for a long time: "What I want is peace in the west, so let's call it Xining."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty," the ministers saluted.
Murong Xiaojun was among the ministers, and followed everyone in a daze to salute.
These words and concepts in His Majesty's mouth felt strange to him.
Looking at the confident expressions of the ministers, Murong Xiaojun sighed secretly in his heart.
But in terms of these ideas of governing the country, the Han Dynasty is not known to be much better than Tuyuhun.
Tuyuhun, the loser is not unfair.
"Murong Qing's family." Li Xingchen called warmly at this time.
Murong Xiaojun shuddered: "I'm here!"
"As you can see, the imperial court is also determined to turn the Tuyuhun and Qiang people into our Chinese people as soon as possible, so I will still need your help when the time comes. I will not assign you specific tasks during these days. You
You can go to Chang'an Academy or Chang'an Military Academy to observe, and you can also go to the workshops and the like, I will have someone accompany you." Li Xingchen said with a smile.
Murong Xiaojun listened to the discussion between the emperors and ministers of the Han Dynasty, and naturally knew that if he did not learn, it would be difficult for him to integrate into the entire court. This was Your Majesty giving him a chance.
As a newly arrived surrender, he can attend lectures, see the Han Dynasty's industries, etc. at will. This is already a sign of His Majesty's trust.
Regardless of whether His Majesty was trying to win people's hearts or not, Murong Xiaojun was very moved.
Li Xingchen noticed his strange look and couldn't help but add: "What the Qing family will see and hear then is only what my Han people are qualified to see and hear. If the people of Tuyuhun can join my Han Dynasty, they can also learn from me.