Different from the tense atmosphere that had already appeared in Jicheng, Pingxiang seemed much more relaxed, even a little...excited? Or perhaps fanatical.

Because after the school captain's office officially announced that it was in a state of combat readiness, many tribe commanders started thinking:

Is there any way to join the army?

Although you don’t have to worry about food and clothing if you raise sheep on the pasture, you are still a sheep farmer after all.

It is not impossible to raise sheep, but it is definitely not as beneficial as joining the Volunteer Army.

Besides, if you are a barbarian raising sheep, you are still a barbarian after all.

The Hu people at the bottom are stupid, which does not mean that the tribe leaders who are well-informed and often deal with the Han people are stupid.

I want to get benefits from the Han people, or to ensure that I can continue to live without worries about food and clothing.

The first method is to learn from the Huns in the early Han Dynasty or the Xianbei people in the later Han Dynasty, and force the Han people to come to their homes on their own initiative.

Over the past hundreds of years, countless Husbands have come up with this idea.

Of course, his death was also horrific, with his bones laid out layer after layer.

For example, the Liangzhou Rebellion caused misery to the Later Han Dynasty, but the price paid by the Liangzhou barbarians was the disappearance of countless tribes.

Even the Xianbei people, who are now the most powerful, have to submit to the Han people on the surface, and the most they can do is invade the northern border.

Although the behemoth of the Han Empire has fallen, its afterglow still shines on this land, and its residual power still has a strong deterrent effect.

Not to mention that in the land of Longyou, everyone's life is much better now than before.

But it is also true that when the Qiang Protector's Office was first established, many tribes in Longyou were exterminated.

Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. It’s nothing more than this.

There was no tribe that took refuge in the Protector Qiang Colonel's Mansion from the beginning and survived by chance. They resisted in their hearts at the beginning, but they couldn't hold up their bodies and leaned in so honestly.

If you can't resist, just obey. This is the instinctive choice for survival.

So in this case, if there is a choice, the best strategy is naturally to do what Huhanxie Chanyu of the Huns did.

While maintaining his own power, he expressed his surrender to the Han people.

Not only can we get the support of the Han people, but we can also get benefits from the Han people every year.

But now it seems that this choice was wrong.

Because in the past two years, the tribes with this kind of mentality have been placed in the outermost area north of Pingxiang.

Of course there are benefits, but they have to be exchanged for things like cattle, sheep, horses, wool, and fur.

I can barely survive starvation and freezing, which is much better than before.

But if you want to have enough food and clothing and grow your tribe, that's just a dream.

Now some tribes have begun to regret it and come to look for opportunities with shame.

This road is impassable, so the next best option is to imitate the descendants of Hu Hanxie Chanyu, Ri Zhu Wang Bi. They retain power symbolically, but in reality they are acting as watchdogs for the Han people.

At present, most tribes in Longyou are in this state.

But if you could be a human, who would want to be a dog?

The best option is not available, and the lower option is somewhat unwilling. Fortunately, there is a middle option.

Zhongce has already had a role model in its history: Jin Rixi.

Jin Rixi is the most successful example of integrating into the Han people. Not only is he highly respected by the Han people, but his family is still passed down to this day.

Considering the current situation in Longyou, this road is the best way out.

It is a pity that Han household registration is the most difficult thing in the world to obtain.

Of course, the household registration in the minds of Qu Shuai is naturally not the ordinary private household registration issued by the government.

What they need is a pass to the upper elite, the kind of "status household registration" that can be recognized by the ruling class.

How to obtain this kind of household registration?

The first method is to sacrifice everything you have, including your clan members, kneel down and lick them in all directions, and obtain a pass first.

As for how to integrate it later, that is something to consider later.

However, this method is too risky.

Although the reputation of the Huqiang Xiaowei Mansion is good now, who dares to say that the Huqiang Xiaowei Mansion can protect itself for the rest of its life?

Now we can use money to clear the way, but whose money is unlimited? Can we clear the way for a lifetime?

Giving away too much money will only attract more people to come and take a bite.

If he encounters a greedy person and robs him through clever tricks, he is afraid that he will not be able to protect his wealth.

In the past, those wealthy Han families in Liangzhou were the best at doing such immoral things.

So what is the correct way to get a pass?

Liu Hun, a son of the Huns who was named Marquis of Guiyi by the emperor of the Han Dynasty, had already pointed out the way.

Of course, again, it is not unacceptable to act like a dog taking care of things like Duan Muzhe.

Many Qushuai think like this: They are all selling people anyway, so why shouldn’t I choose the one with the best sex and price?

Of course, barbarians don’t understand what sex-price comparison means, but that’s what it means.

Horse roping men are upright by nature and cannot compete with those who are naughty, but they have a good skill passed down from their ancestors: robbing and killing people.

Killing the Cao thief is also killing people, right?

Therefore, joining the Volunteer Army, selling the heads of warriors from your own tribe, and then getting enough credit and then going ashore is the most cost-effective way out.

The fanaticism in Pingxiang City was caused in large part by these Qu commanders who were preparing to sell the heads of warriors from their tribes.

The return of Feng Junhou made this enthusiasm even higher.

Seeing the towering door on the high platform being opened, and the guards surrounding the tall figure wearing a red cloak disappearing through the door, many people observing in the dark breathed a sigh of relief.

Not only the people outside, but also the people in the Huqiang Xiaowei's Mansion, couldn't help but feel relieved when they saw the real owner of the Xiaowei's Mansion returning.

Pass through the first inner door and arrive at the daily office building complex of Xiaowei Mansion.

The two most important departments here are two rows of wing rooms facing each other.

On one side is the secretariat that handles political affairs, and on the other side is the staff department that formulates training and combat plans.

Gongsun Zheng, who had received the information a long time ago, stood at the intersection of the cloister and saluted Feng Yong, who was walking in a hurry: "I have met the prince."

Feng Yong slightly nodded, pointed at Xu Xun who had been trotting behind him and introduced:

"This is Xu Yuande. He is now the deputy chief of staff of the General Staff Department of the Colonel's Office. From now on, he will be responsible for the logistics of the army."

Then he turned to Xu Xun and said, "I think you should know the chief of staff, Chief Gongsun."

Xu Xun said quickly, "We know each other. In the past, when I brought food, I had to deal with Chief of Staff Gongsun. I didn't expect that now I have become a colleague."

Gongsun Zheng also became polite.

"Okay, Yuande, you go with Chief of Staff Gongsun to get familiar with it. I have something else to do, so I'll go ahead."

Feng Yong finished explaining and had no intention of staying too long.

"I dare not trouble my brother, please."

Feng Yong waved his hand and continued walking forward without looking back.

Although Feng Yong seemed to just bring Xu Xun here along the way, Gongsun Zheng did not dare to neglect at all.

For more than two years, Xu Xun personally traveled with Dongfeng Express between Longyou and Shu, delivering the most important supplies to the Qiang Colonel's Mansion. This shows that this person was highly valued by Feng Junhou.

In addition, Xu Xun was a member of the Xinghan Society.

In Gongsun Zheng's opinion, this was a case of the prince letting his own people go to the key departments of Xiaowei Mansion.

Because these logistical matters are related to the importance of food and grass in the army, as well as post-war military merit statistics and other important matters.

Those who were in charge of these matters were the students of the prince.

Later, those students were transferred to Nanxiang. Now that the war is going on, it is natural for the monarch to ask people from the Xinghan Association to take over.

The staff department warmly welcomed the new colleagues, but the door to the secretariat's office opposite was closed.

After Feng Yong left, the window that had been quietly opened a crack was finally pushed open.

Xu Xun, who was about to enter the house, heard the noise and subconsciously turned around, only to see Zhang Xingyi sticking his head out.

"What are you looking at?" Secretary Zhang shouted loudly: "It's a confidential place, why are you making so much noise?"

The head of the staff department repeatedly raised his hand to Secretary Zhang, "I'm sorry, Secretary Zhang, I didn't pay attention for a moment."

Then he hurriedly pulled Xu Xun into the house.

After closing the door, Gongsun Zheng said to Xu Xun seriously:

"Xu Langjun, opposite is the secretariat of the Colonel's Mansion. Except for military matters, all other matters are under his jurisdiction. This secretary...ahem..."

Gongsun Zheng was just thinking about what words to use to tactfully remind Xu Xun, but Xu Xun himself spoke:
To be continued...