Chapter 6: Turn over and be the master
The faces of Tuoba Yuanju and the others were ugly. Since Liu Ziqiu appeared here. This piece of fat has nothing to do with him. But Liu Ziqiu still wanted them to help. How can they help. It's nothing more than helping Liu Ziqiu transport the loot back to Weiding City. I can't eat meat and still have to contribute. The depression of everyone can be imagined.
Together, there were more than fifteen thousand of them. And Liu Ziqiu's subordinates are only thousands. The disparity in power is huge. Although Liu Ziqiu took the lead in controlling the Xianbei camp. But if they suddenly get into trouble. Still have a better chance of winning. It's just that each of these people has his own thoughts. There was no collusion beforehand. Now I am afraid of Liu Ziqiu's prestige. No one dares to move first.
Liu Ziqiu had already seen everyone's thoughts. smiled: "Don't worry, everyone. Liu will not embarrass everyone. We will take into account everyone's affordability."
Everyone still didn't quite understand what Liu Ziqiu meant by this. I saw Liu Ziqiu's face sank. Pointing behind you. "There are more than 67,000 people in this camp. There are old people. There are children. There are women. Although Murong Fuyun is finished. But these women and children are innocent. Leave them a way to live. But. Only the Xihai family. Can't feed so many people. So. Liu also asked everyone to be able to share one or two."
The fine seal of the wild Lilan reacts the most quickly. Said in a loud voice: "Since Lord Liu has opened his mouth. I'll do my best."
They came here to make some money. I thought that Liu Ziqiu wanted to swallow this large piece of fat alone. Now Liu Ziqiu is willing to share it with them. The other leaders also had smiles on their faces. It's just that there is still a little nervousness and worry in the smile. I don't know how much of a benefit Liu Ziqiu will give to them.
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand. said: "But. Liu also has a condition. These women and children have come to your tribe. Treat them as your own people. And you can't treat them as slaves. Agreed to this condition. Then you can bring them back. Of course. How many people to bring. Do what you can. Liu didn't dare to force it."
The chiefs came to take advantage of the fire. Although these people cannot be slaves. But if you can increase some population and cattle and sheep. It's not a bad result. Tuoba Yuanju is not satisfied. Relying on the relationship between Tuoba Qianyu and Liu Ziqiu. With a salivating face, he said, "We can treat these women and children as if they were clansmen. But those slaves in the Xianbei tribe. Lord Liu, can you give us some of the Tuoba?"
The status of slaves was extremely low. Not even a cow or a horse. Nor does it have the right to have its own offspring. They eat less and dry much more. The more slaves the tribe has. The better the life of ordinary people. Although adding some clansmen can also increase the strength of the tribe. But Tuoba Yuanju still wants to have more slaves.
Liu Ziqiu laughed and said, "Second prince. There are no more slaves in the camp."
All the leaders were astonished: "How is this possible?"
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand. said: "Because under the auspices of Liu. These slaves have been turned into masters."
In tribal wars and conflicts. The winning side tends to kill the adult men in the opposing camp who are taller than the wheels. and women and children were used as slaves. There were about 12,000 slaves in the Xianbei camp. It's all plundered through years of war. Many of these teenagers have grown up to be rén.
Liu Ziqiu took advantage of Xianbei people's unpreparedness last night. Led the army into the camp. But it is not easy to completely control these women and children. Because after all, he only brought three thousand men. And there were 67,000 people in the camp. And the women and children in the camp are the same as the women and children of the Xihai tribe. All have considerable combat effectiveness. Although these women and children have been temporarily concentrated. But no one can guarantee it. If they learn that they will be used as slaves, will there be a riot? In order to appease these women and children. Liu Ziqiu's promise to them was to ensure that they would not become slaves. Even so. Liu Ziqiu still didn't dare to take it lightly. Further steps have been taken. That is the emancipation of slaves.
The young men of the Xianbei tribe were either killed in battle or taken prisoner. These slaves, who grew up to become rén, became an important force. Liu Ziqiu freed these slaves. Let them be the male heads of their respective families. The original hostess became their woman. These slaves were able to regain their possession and become the head of the family again. Naturally, they were grateful to Liu Ziqiu, and they had no resistance to joining the Xihai Clan. With their help, Liu Ziqiu's control over the entire Xianbei camp was much smoother.
It's just that Liu Ziqiu also understands. He can't swallow this big fat piece alone. There are only 20,000 people in the West Sea. All at once there were 67,000 people. Then the entire Xihai tribe will become dominated by Xianbei people. And it's not a small burden to feed so many people. Therefore, on the surface, although the strength has grown. Actually, it's not a good thing.
Liu Ziqiu took a compromise approach. Only about 20,000 new families of 5,000 converted slaves were brought back to Willing. The rest of the women and children were scattered to various tribes. In this way. The strength of all tribes has increased. But Liu Ziqiu's Xihai clan is definitely the biggest winner. Five thousand new families brought him five thousand new warriors. The gap with other tribes has widened further. Right now. His strength even surpassed that of the original Xianbei people. Because after all, the Xianbei people are divided into more than a dozen tribes, large and small. Each tribe has its own interests. And the Xihai clan is a whole.
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When the sun sets. Liu Ziqiu finally led a thousand cavalry troops back to Weiding City. The more than 20,000 new members of the Xihai tribe did not return with him. So many people are enough for the size of a large tribe. There's still a lot to do to move to Willing.
Just arrived outside the city. Tuoba Mumi stepped forward. Shi Li said: "Lord Liu. The old man sent Murong Fuyun over."
The warriors of the Tuoba Department had already pushed Murong Fuyun forward.
"Oh. Murong Fuyun caught it." Liu Ziqiu hurried back to find out the news of Murong Fuyun. Can't help but be overjoyed. I was about to say something thanks. But he saw Tumulu and Jiaoriyan standing behind. It immediately understood what was going on. But. Tuoba Mumi is also his future father-in-law. Liu Ziqiu still claimed to thank him. said: "Lord Wang. With your support. Liu believes that he will definitely be able to make the people of Xihai County live a good life."
"Where. Where. The old man is the emperor's own party king. Naturally, I have to work for the Great Sui." Tuoba Muya smiled. Suddenly asked. I don't know what Lord Liu is going to do with Murong Fuyun. Is it sent to the capital or ......"
After Tuoba Mumi came to Weiding City. knew that Murong Fuyun would never have a chance to turn over again. And Liu Ziqiu has become the most powerful force in the West Sea. Tuoba Mumi wants to unify the eight party departments. Liu Ziqiu is a hurdle he can't get around. So he wants to emphasize his identity as the king of the party in front of Liu Ziqiu.
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand without waiting for him to finish. He said in a deep voice: "The night is long and I have many dreams. This person can't stay. Come people. Dragged Murong Fuyun out and beheaded him. Hang your head in the air."
Although Tuoba Mumi has dealt with Liu Ziqiu. also knows Liu Ziqiu's skills. But I didn't expect him to act so decisively. I can't help but be surprised. finally faced up to Liu Ziqiu. began to seriously consider whether to improve the relationship with Liu Ziqiu.
After Ji Rentai dragged Murong Fuyun away with a few warriors. Liu Ziqiu smiled and said, "Lord Wang. You're a rare visitor to Willing. I'm going to have a few more drinks today."
Since Tuoba Mumi has already intended to have a good relationship with Liu Ziqiu. Naturally, I don't shirk it. Learn the etiquette of the Han people and hold his fists and say: "Then the old man is better to be respectful than to obey his fate."
Yu Wenjing collected a lot of good wine when he was in Weiding City. They are all hidden in the palace. Liu Ziqiu usually doesn't drink much. Today in order to entertain Tuoba Mumi. simply asked Lin Qiaoer to bring out all the good wine. Zhao Ling, He Chou, Liu Yu, Jiang Yu and several commanders who stayed in the city were invited. Half a month is the grazing season. All the tribes will start to get busy. If there is no invasion by foreign enemies. Westsea will have at least half a year of settling. Therefore, everyone is more open to this meal. I drank to my heart's content. Tuoba Mumi is drunk. The 500 warriors of the Tuoba tribe who came with Tuoba Mumi encamped in the city. Eventually, Tuoba Mumi was put back into the tent. Zhao Ling, He Chou and others were also drunk. Ji Rentai arranged for the soldiers to send them back to their respective homes. The front hall of the government is only a mess.
Since Yang Guang's death. Liu Ziqiu tried his best. I was also in distress twice. It took a lot of effort. Now the situation in the West Sea has finally been stabilized. The mood is naturally good. Tonight's banquet is not to be refused. Cup by cup bottom. And he didn't use internal force to suppress the strength of the wine. The drunkenness gradually came up.
There are no maidservants in the palace. Lin Qiaoer has to take care of Yang Qi and Jin Xiaohu again. She had to wait until her two children had gone to bed before she had time to clean up in the front room. And she has seen Liu Ziqiu's drinking. I don't believe that Liu Ziqiu will also get drunk. Didn't come to the front.
Liu Ziqiu sat alone in the front hall for a while. Feeling better. He staggered to his feet and walked towards the back. Because Lin Qiaoer's mother and son live in the back office. Ji Rentai and his thirteen warriors tried to avoid suspicion. Never to the back office. I'm going to send Zhao Ling and the others back today. Even the guards at the back gate are gone.
The so-called posterior. Actually, it's the back garden. At the beginning, Liu Ziqiu climbed over the courtyard wall and captured Yu Wenjing. The forest path in the back of the house was cleaned. Just a cold wind blowing. Liu Ziqiu's wine came up again. Stumbling underfoot. The trail is a bit narrower. Walking and walking. Liu Ziqiu deviated to the outside of the curb.
The trail is covered with snow on both sides. Daytime temperatures are rising these days. The snow has begun to melt. At night the temperature drops sharply. and quickly freeze into ice. Liu Ziqiu's feet slipped." plop" and lay down in the snow.
Lin Qiao'er had just put the two children to sleep. I heard the movement outside and walked out to take a look. I saw Liu Ziqiu swaying and getting up from the ground. Hurriedly stepped forward to support him and said, "King. Why did you drink so much?"
Liu Ziqiu squinted and glanced at Lin Qiao'er with drunken eyes. Reach out and stroke her slippery pretty face. Suddenly, I felt a tumult in my stomach. Subconsciously lean on the side of the road." Wow" and spit out a large pile of yellow stuff. Wait until the days of spring flowers. This tree must grow exceptionally well. The author said that there were a lot of things today, and there was a power outage in the afternoon, and it almost broke off. High-speed update // It seems that you can't save the manuscript without leaving a point.,Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, a temporary change.,You must save some manuscripts.,Otherwise, something unexpected will lead to a break.,That's a big article.。