The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

On November 9th, after defeating Lord Xiong Tuo, King Su Zhao Hong Run faced the dilemma of handling 50,000 Chu captives. With only 30,000 Wei soldiers, he was advised by Grand General Bai Li Ba to execute the captives, but Qu Chang proposed offering them land and tax exemptions to gain their loyalty. The discussion revealed the harsh tax burdens in Chu, where local nobles imposed taxes as high as 80%. Meng Wei then suggested utilizing wasteland in the Mikawa region for the Chu soldiers, which could alleviate their plight and serve Wei's needs. This strategic approach aimed to convert potential enemies into allies, ensuring stability for Zhao Hong Run's rule.

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