"Once done, we will follow General Manchu's instructions," Cao Rui looked at Sima Yi. "The fourth matter that the Chancellor just mentioned is about Xianbei?"
"That's right," Sima Yi said. "Since the beginning of the fourth year of Taihe, Your Majesty has set out from Luoyang, passing through Xuchang to Youping, and campaigning against the tribes of Wuhuan, Hun and Xianbei in Liaodong. The Huns from the three tribes have followed diligently and given their all, making it a smooth campaign."
"From ancient times, the Xiongnu and Wuhuan tribes have been loyal subjects, but the Xianbei tribe has posed some challenges. The subject believes that it would be wise to emulate the example of taking the elite troops from Liaodong to serve in Henan for Great Wei, and to conscript the cavalry of Xianbei as a standing army."
"If it were so, then there would be no need to worry about Ke Bìnéng returning to the north of Jingzhou as the Xianbei Khan and nurturing ambitions, just like Hū Chúquán in Yecheng."
Cao Rui nodded, "I think it is feasible. It's not that easy to obtain the golden seal of the Xianbei Khan. Furthermore, in recognition of his contributions in accompanying us on the campaign against the Liao, we can bestow upon Ke Bìnéng the rank of a general and let him stay in the Central Plains to command troops."
At this moment, Man Qiang bowed and said, "Your Majesty, since the goal is to retain Ke Bìnéng in the Central Plains, the size of the army should be small rather than large. To dispatch the elite troops of Ke Bìnéng and leave 2000 light cavalry is enough; more would lead to trouble."
"Besides Ke Bìnéng, we also need to mobilize 2,000 light cavalry from the troops of Bu Dugen and others, to prevent the situation from escalating if Ke Bìnéng is gone and Bu Dugen becomes a bigger problem."
Cao Rui nodded, "Let's do it like this. Invite Bu Dugen and others to join as well. It is an honor for them to serve Great Wei. You, Man Qiang, will handle the specific matters. Make sure to do it properly."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will certainly handle this matter well." Man Qiang replied.
