Chapter 436

"Let's not talk about how I got this position. When it comes to being an official, everyone here has been an official longer than I have. If we speak of it, you can all be considered my seniors."

"Perhaps in some places, I am not as good as you."

"But since I have reached this position, there are some things that must be done."

"To be an official for a term is to bring benefit to the region."

"I have just arrived in Hanyang Commandery, and I have gained some understanding of Hanyang Commandery."

"Moreover, at the beginning of my tenure, some things happened, and I presume you are all aware of them," Duan Yu said, scanning the hall.

The vast majority of people in the hall nodded in silence.

How could they not be aware?

Those ten thousand-plus Qiang heads are still outside the city.

They even saw that shocking scene when they entered the city today.

Duan Yu's gaze also turned cold as he said: "The Qiang threat has existed in Liangzhou since ancient times."

"But I did not expect the Qiang to be so rampant to this extent, that they would even dare to plunder my carriage."

"From this, it can be seen just how rampant the Qiang in Hanyang Commandery and the surrounding areas are!"

"Therefore, governing the Qiang is imperative."

"I have summoned you all today."

"It is to discuss the issue of governing the Qiang."

"The Qiang tribes plunder the commanderies and counties, and are so rampant that they must be pacified."

"Therefore, I have decided to write to the imperial court to use troops against the Qiang; you might as well pool your wisdom today."

"Clarify the pros and cons, who agrees, and who opposes."

"I want to hear your opinions."

After the words fell, Duan Yu's gaze scanned the hall.

Listening to everyone's opinions.

If it were just to listen, there would actually be no need.

After all, this matter is Duan Yu's own decision.

Whether to fight or not, as long as he writes to the imperial court and the court agrees, he can recruit troops and launch a war.

If the imperial court does not agree, even if he collects everyone's consent, it will be useless.

But regarding the imperial court, Duan Yu still has a certain degree of confidence.

Mainly because of Liu Hong, Zhang Rang, and Yuan Kui.

He returned from the Xiongnu and sent countless cattle, sheep, and horses back to Luoyang for Liu Hong; Liu Hong could not possibly reject the face of this new official.

Also, he took a portion of the dowry after marrying Suhe and used it to bribe Zhang Rang.

As for Yuan Kui, his father-in-law Dong Zhuo has now entered Yuan Kui's sight.

If Yuan Kui wants to continue to win over his father-in-law Dong Zhuo, he must support him.

With these three people, there is basically no problem in launching a war against the Qiang.

But the reason for letting these local noble families come.

That is for another purpose.

To launch a war, the first thing needed is money and grain.

With the current state of the imperial court, it certainly cannot come up with money and grain.

So who will pay for this money?

Of course, it cannot be Duan Yu himself.

Under normal circumstances, the imperial court will provide a portion, and the other portion will be solved by the officials themselves.

This "themselves" does not mean the officials pay out of their own pockets.

Rather, it requires the support of these local noble families.

These noble families have vast fertile fields and countless servants.

Not only do they need to support money and grain, but they also need to support a portion of private soldiers.

With these, Duan Yu now has the ability to launch a war against the Qiang.

If he relied entirely on Duan Yu to pay for it himself, he could not afford the consumption of a war of this scale now.

This is just like suppressing bandits; the gentry provides the money, he is responsible for suppressing the bandits, and after it is done, it is split three-seven.

Of course, there is no three-seven split here, but after attacking the Qiang and succeeding in the future, when merits are rewarded, these local great families will have some descendants who will benefit, either by being appointed as officials or by being granted titles.

When Duan Yu's words fell, a low discussion of whispering sounded in the hall.

Duan Yu did not speak, but waited quietly.

Just when everyone was whispering.

A figure stood up first.

Duan Yu's gaze scanned over.

The one who stood up was none other than the "pure stream" Ren Tang, who was out of office, just as Jia Xu had said.

"Lord Duan, I am Ren Tang, and I have a few words I would like to ask Lord Duan!"