In fact, most of the huge annexed states have been out of the control of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the north of Sanfu has also fallen for decades.

In the past ten years, the Han Dynasty has been in turmoil, and the Southern Xiongnu, Montenegro, Baibo and other departments have occupied the remaining parts respectively. The places that have not been fortunate enough to fall also rely on the local tyrants and the armed people to protect themselves.

Almost all of them did not dare to interact with the Hu people more, and they often entered the border in autumn and winter, looting food and people, causing tragedy after tragedy. If it weren't for Cao Cao's defeat of the Southern Xiongnu at Liyang last year, I'm afraid that even Hanoi County would have fallen.

Tong Yuan continued to tell his thoughts, "Within a thousand miles, there are only two Hu people who can pose a real threat to us, namely the Hetao Xiongnu and the Hedong Xiongnu. ”

Although there are tens of thousands of Qianghu people, the Qiang people have no political power, and each part is scattered and independent, and most of them are small and medium-sized tribes with less than 10,000 people. In the event of a war, it is likely that there are quite a few tribes who dare not make enemies of the Dong family. ”

Dong Bai smiled and said: "That's true, most people only know that there are many Qianghu people, and Xiliang's repeated rebellions are extremely difficult to deal with." But they don't have a country, they don't act in unison until they're cornered. ”

Tong Yuan was also happy in his heart, when he left Chang'an, he asked Jia Xu and other scholars who were familiar with border affairs for advice, and it was still very rewarding to communicate with grassroots soldiers of all ethnic groups on a daily basis, and these understandings were only a small part.

He was more confident and said: "Now the two Xiongnu are also fighting, and they are far away from me, so it is estimated that they will not fight each other if we do not go deep into the state." The rest of the Ministries are no match for us. ”

"We can completely open up trade in Xiayang and Yaxian, and use grain, cloth, and even gold and silver treasures to trade a large number of military horses, civilian cattle, and mutton for the new army and subordinates."

"Our Xiliang Army is already the leader of all armies, but there is still a lot of room for improvement in the number of horses, and the supply of meat and milk can not only strengthen the body, but also reduce the consumption of food."

"The most important thing!" At this time, Tong Yuan spoke excitedly and was full of energy. "We can use this opportunity to co-opt weak tribes as vassals and develop trade routes and intelligence networks in Shangjun, Hetao, and even the steppe."

"As for the tribes that dare to plunder the border passes, they can call on their vassals to destroy them and divide their population and wealth. Let the grasslands feel fear, and with this fear they will surrender. ”

Dong Bai also roughly understood, and said: "Therefore, when the Hu people come to trade, in addition to letting them see the wealth here, we must also let them know our strength."

"Exactly!"

Dong Bai said: "Even if one of the Huns is tough, they can't beat us, and it's not a joke for a man to be a five-hundred." And what are you going to do with the last thing you just said? ”

This elimination is a system of selecting officials for the Weiyang Monarchy's independent selection of institutions according to certain rules. To put it simply, it is similar to the Three Princes, the Great General's Mansion and the establishment of the Long History and the Twenty-Four Peng History. ”

Dong Bai said: "I naturally know these things. The affairs of the Han Dynasty are handled by Zhu Cao, and Cao is the department in charge of all kinds of affairs. In ordinary times, there is a history of meritorious Cao in the county, and he is the chief official of the county. The twenty-four Peng histories have a total of east and west Cao Peng, households, music, words and other things Peng history. ”

Even if she doesn't like officialdom anymore, she has been named Weiyang Jun for three years, and her family is prominent for a while, so she naturally has a certain understanding of the relevant official system.

Tong Yuan added: "But in the four hundred years of the Han Dynasty, the monarch was the first woman to open a mansion, and she was guarding the frontier. How this opening and elimination work still needs to be explored. It may be considered, however, that the officials of the three counties and even the regions of the conjugated prefectures may be appointed by us. ”

"This is indeed a big deal, I have already given you the power to appoint officials, but what needs to be adjusted?" Dong Bai still planned to hand over these things to Tong Yuan, and she concentrated on practicing martial arts and revenge.

Tong Yuan said: "This arrangement can integrate the military and the government of our department, which is extremely efficient, and is in line with the style of my Dong family and the border army, but not everything can be done by me."

"General Pingbei is not the Dong family of Kaifu after all, if the court scholars are allowed to seize the handle and spread rumors, I am afraid it will be detrimental to the prestige of the Dong family."

Dong Bai said: "Alas, these scholars just like to engage in these things, what's wrong with leaving them all to you to pacify the border chaos?" Is there anything you can do? ”

Tong Yuan has always felt that it is very convenient for her to entrust all affairs to herself, but it is also quite strange.

And that Dong Wei is even more unusual, according to the basic contact, he is quite a ruthless person, and he is Dong Zhuo's brother's son Dong Huang, but he has no position at all.

At this time, the Dong family opened the mansion in addition to the honorary leader Dong Bai, and needed a person to preside. This person is actually himself, but because he is a general of Pingbei and has already been in charge of a lot of things, it is better to have someone else in charge on the surface.

Dong Wei is willing to take on the best, anyway, he also said last time in Wang Yun's mansion that he had no intention of doing political affairs, and he left it all to him. If you don't want to do it, then nominally preside, in fact, he comes.

Tong Yuan said: "At this time, it is not difficult, the Dong family should set up a Weiyang Jun Mansion Governor, who is responsible for the daily affairs of the Shi clan, foreign affairs and expulsion after the opening of the mansion."

Dong Bai said: "I can lead these affairs honorably, but in fact, I will leave it to you, and it is also a problem just now, that is, there needs to be someone to undertake this matter, I don't know what you think?"

Tong Yuan straightened his posture, after all, sitting on the stool was much more comfortable than kneeling, his legs could be stretched at will just now, and his sitting posture was naturally relaxed.

"Dong Wei can be appointed. Whether or not the matter continues to be handed over to me, outsiders nominally cannot find the loophole. ”

Dong Bai was stunned for a few breaths after hearing this, and suddenly smiled and replied: "Wonderful, if he wants to do it, he can naturally do it, otherwise it will be led by General Tong."

Tong Yuan was slightly pleased, although Dong Bai had no interest in political affairs, the advantages of delegating power and accepting opinions really benefited him a lot.

In this way, the opening of the government was basically determined, and the location was located in Xiayang City, which was mainly responsible for the affairs of the scholars, foreign tribes, and the three counties and even the later annexation of the state. Weiyang Jun, as the head of the Dong family in Kaifu, is the leader, and there is a long history, which is served by Dong Wei, and the rest of the affairs are received by the Dong family and guests.

The news soon spread in Xiayang, and the Dong family's policy was surprising, adopting an open-minded policy for the scholars and opening up trade for the Hu people.

Tong Yuan didn't stay long, and after visiting Xiayang County and taking away the relevant classics, he returned to Haoyang.

The distance between Heyang and Xiayang is only about 100 miles, and there are several important roads to ensure the trade between Sanfu and the other side of the Yellow River, so the traffic is very convenient.