After interpenetrating with Lord Hou, he became addicted to house fighting

Chapter 1167 Cannibalization

Huang Qingyu looked confused, "This... is so complicated! Isn't there a way to capture Northern Qi?"

Chu Yin remained silent, and the eldest princess Jingyang encouraged: "There are only three of us ladies here. You don't have to say anything, and we don't have to listen to it. Just say it!"

"Okay," Chu Yin nodded, "I have thought about this before, but I didn't dare to say it.

“I think it’s not impossible.

"Going straight to the Imperial Court of the Northern Qi Dynasty is considered to be a 'whale swallowing'. Since 'whale swallowing' doesn't work, then we can 'cannibalize' it."

Huang Qingyu was even more confused: "What do you mean by this?"

"That is to say, we are eating away at the land and population of Northern Qi little by little," Chu Yin smiled faintly, "The last time Northern Qi was defeated, didn't the various places pay compensation and surrender to our Great Zhou?

"In terms of territory, countries must be clearly separated from each other, but when it comes to actual territory...can we really draw a gap between the two countries?
“It is also impossible to build a great wall as a distinction.

“So whether we are doing farming, weaving or border trade, Northern Qi can see clearly.

"As far as I know, Mr. Zuo Qianzuo has done his best in the past few years in the North to help the border residents improve their lives.

“The ways to improve life include but are not limited to improving farming methods, improving living conditions, and organizing border residents to work and trade in an orderly manner.

“It’s no exaggeration to say that the lives of the border residents in the North are changing rapidly.”

"Wait a minute, wait a minute," Huang Qingyu quickly interrupted her and took her arm. "Sister, please be more careful. I don't understand. What are some ways for border residents to improve their livelihoods?"

"For example," Chu Yin recounted, "Originally, the land in the border areas was barren and unsuitable for farming, but Mr. Zuo brought better farming methods, which increased food production a lot, and heavier crops also increased a lot.

“If the land is not suitable for growing food, we can use it to grow fruit trees. If it is not suitable for growing fruit trees, we can use it to grow trees for building materials.

“The types of livestock and poultry raised have also increased, and meat, eggs, and milk can be exchanged for money.

"Common people can't just rely on farming and raising livestock to support their families. They can take jobs from the garrison, or they can go to work in the workshops run by Mr. Zuo.

“Whether it’s carpentry, wool weaving, or transporting salt, oil, and coal, isn’t it possible to make money?
“If you have money in your hands, you can exchange it for the food and other things you need.

"Looking at the Northern Qi people, they still live a life of chasing water and grass, and they don't have capable people like Mr. Zuo to help with planning and coordination. Can you not be envious?

“There are a large number of indigenous people on the land ceded to us by Northern Qi.

"Who's family doesn't have three or five relatives? Seeing that the lives of relatives who were once as poor as myself are getting better and better, think about what they are thinking?"

"Ah!" Huang Qingyu clapped her hands and said with a smile, "They must have thought that if they had been ceded back then, they would be living a good life now!

"No one is alone. There are several people in a family. It is not easy to provide for them. The environment in Beiqi is so bad. I have told you many times!"

"That's right," Chu Yin smiled and nodded, "At this time, if relatives say that they can introduce them to jobs to support the family, how can they not be moved?
"Our people spare no effort to promote the benefits promised after naturalization. I am afraid that sooner or later the people of Northern Qi will secretly naturalize to come in droves."

(End of this chapter)