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Chapter 746 Population

Although he was happy, Guan Yi soon frowned again.

"Your Majesty, I am stupid and not good at farming, but whether it is planting or picking cotton, it seems that a large number of people are needed..."

Although the Kailun tribe at this time was not in great decline, it was not in a good condition either.

And even with an imperial decree, they are unlikely to immediately abandon their traditional livestock farming.

Raising cattle and sheep also requires a large population.

Therefore, population was definitely a big problem for the Kailun tribe at this time.

"Your Majesty," Guan Yi cupped his hands and asked tentatively, "Could the empire consider... moving some civilians over from the east?"

On the one hand, it can alleviate Kailun’s population problem, and on the other hand, it can better accelerate assimilation.

Ren Ning understood what he meant, but after thinking for a while, he slowly shook his head.

"There's no rush for this. I know what's going on."

"And..." He smiled and looked towards the western sky, "The population of Kailun is not as small as you think."

In the past, the Xiliang royal court brutally oppressed the people of all ethnic groups on the grassland in order to march eastward.

It can be completely described in one sentence.

Either set off or perish, there is almost no third option.

At the beginning, many small and medium-sized tribes like Kailun had objections, but these people soon died or perished.

After seeing what happened to these neighbors, others either accepted the agreement for money or agreed out of gritted teeth.

Although these tribes later contributed manpower and effort, and gave their all in order to move eastward.

But the royal court did not give up. It never even took the efforts and sacrifices of these tribes into consideration and continued to shout and scold them like slaves.

Many clan leaders were already dissatisfied, and after coming to their senses, they were secretly resentful.

It was only because the tribe was weak and unable to resist that they kept silent.

Later, Dingxi launched a major counterattack.

Many small and medium-sized tribes were happy to be transferred to the outer perimeter of the defense circle so that they would not have to serve as the first siege troops.

It turned out to be a complete pit, and they were subjected to an attack even more brutal than when they climbed up the Whetstone City Wall.

Heartbroken and extremely angry, these small and medium-sized tribes resisted for a while and then fled in all directions without hesitation.

During this period, many people managed to escape from the battlefield, but they soon discovered something.

The world is so big, but they have nowhere to go.

To the east was the vast Luoxia Mountains stretching before their eyes, and behind the mountains were the people of Yunchui who regarded them as their mortal enemies, so they could not go there.

To the north is the legendary Desert of No Return, a forbidden place on earth, and no one dares to go there!

Going west, you can return to the tribe.

But as deserters from the battlefield, once caught by the royal court, the entire family, young and old, would be doomed to death.

Finally they had no choice but to go south and then they arrived near the Kailun tribe.

Guan Yi suddenly realized.

"I see."

Although these people are either clan leaders or elders, they are usually accompanied by elite soldiers or personal guards in the clan, and they have strong combat capabilities.

But the fear and the encounter with the Starfall soldiers stationed in the Kailun tribe after a long journey did not cause any trouble.

Having said this, Ren Ning smiled slightly.

"In addition to these people, after the Dingxi counterattack ended, the fortress also captured a large number of Dingxi soldiers and various slaves..."

Huo Ling cut one tendon in each of their hands and feet, and then released them back to the Xiliang grassland in batches.

Most of them went west, but some went south.

Although there were a large number of them, they were unable to ride horses or hold guns due to their injuries, so they were not a concern at all.

When we arrived near the Kailun tribe, we decided to stay and farm.

"Therefore, Kailun is not short of manpower for the time being." Ren Ning concluded.

When Lao Santai and his people have planted cotton on a large scale and find that they are short of manpower and ask Xingji City for help, they will send the people from the east over there. This way, it will be easier for the two tribes to integrate.

"Your Majesty, your opinion is profound," Guan Yi heaved a sigh of relief, and said sincerely, "I am ashamed to be inferior to you."

Ren Ning shook his head. "Stop flattering me. Is there anything else?"

It’s okay, bastard, he has to go back to the harem to be with his wife and children.

The imperial physician has said that Li Hezhu is going to give birth in the next one or two days.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I do have something else to ask."

Guan Yi knew Ren Ning's temper, so he quickly took out another letter and held it high.

"Your Majesty, this is the negotiation document submitted by the Yamatokan of the Koroji Temple. It contains the Japanese Emperor's ideas on the future coexistence between the two countries and his intention to redeem the captured Japanese generals."

Ren Ning took it, glanced at it quickly, and then gently put it back on the dragon table.

His face was as calm as water.

"The Japanese pirates are just barbarians living in a remote corner of the world. They could have lived a miserable life, but they are arrogant and have repeatedly violated the majesty of heaven. Now their country is destroyed, their families are ruined, and their mountains and rivers are broken. They rashly sent troops overseas, and their soldiers were almost killed or injured. They are at the end of their rope."

"A mere stray dog, are you qualified to discuss with me how to get along with me in the future?"

"ridiculous!"

Guan Yi had an idea in his mind and immediately became excited.

He bowed again, his voice as loud as a bell.

"Your Majesty is wise! Han Feizi once said, 'A country that is small but does not humble itself, a country that has little power but does not fear the strong, a country that is rude but insults its big neighbor, a country that is greedy and stubborn but does not make friends well, is doomed to perish.'"

"I think if the Japanese pirates know what's best for them, they should bow down and become our slaves forever. If they don't, Yunchui can just wave his hand and destroy their country and race, and they will never be able to turn things around!

Ren Ning nodded with satisfaction, "I'll leave this matter to you and Minister Fan to discuss and handle properly."

"The minister obeys the order."

Guan Yi was not surprised, he hesitated for a moment.

"Your Majesty, the Japanese pirates specifically asked to redeem the generals such as Hisado Naoto, Ishikawa Taki, and Nei Masato. How should we deal with them?"

Only after knowing Ren Ning's bottom line could he and Fan Wen negotiate.

Ren Ning stood up, his eyes sharp.

"Hisanobu Naoto is the general of the Western Expedition, commanding the entire Japanese pirate army, but he is cowardly and has no strategy or method in military strategy and specific tactical command. He is just talking nonsense and is not worth worrying about."

"If the Japanese pirates want to redeem him, we will make him half-crippled and let them bleed profusely before taking him away."

Guan Yi understood, and he clapped his hands in his mind as he calculated how to cripple Hisado Naoto and what price to offer.

He said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will let the Japanese pirates know that Yunchui should not be provoked. If you do, you will regret it."

Well.

Ren Ning nodded with satisfaction.

"As for Ishikawa Taki..."

When he said this, his eyes turned cold, as if a knife had been unsheathed, cold and intimidating.

"This thief has repeatedly sent troops to invade our territory, killing, burning, looting, and committing all kinds of evil. Although he has been executed, if his bones are not crushed to dust, it will not be enough to comfort the thousands of innocent souls in Yunchui and calm the anger of the people of the world."

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Guan Yi bowed, his voice was as hard as iron, and every word was sonorous.

"I have already thought of a plan to punish Ishikawa. In addition to leaving his corpse exposed for a hundred days and scattering his bones and ashes so that he has no place to die, I will also build a kneeling statue of him on the Dinghai Pier so that he will kneel forever and be cursed and whipped by the people of Yunchui for a thousand years."

"This thief's name will be infamous for eternity and he will forever be the laughing stock of the world!"

"Very good." Ren Ning was very satisfied.

"There is also a Nei Masato..."

He twitched the corner of his mouth.

"He is one of the few brave and resourceful generals among the pirates, and he is willing to sacrifice everything to achieve his goal. If he is released, he may be a big threat. How about this, like Hisado Naoto, take the money and send the pirates to be disabled."

"In addition, all the mid- and high-level generals that the Japanese pirates specifically requested will be treated the same. Those who were not specifically requested will be sent to various parts of the empire like other captured soldiers to repair roads and bridges."

Yunchui has a vast territory, and there are still many places that need to be repaired, supplemented and expanded.

Moreover, as captives, these Japanese pirates did not need to be paid any salary, so they were good laborers.

"The minister obeys the order."