Daqi's firm stance temporarily caused the nomadic tribes of the grassland to lie low, but Yang Wenxiao knew that these people were naturally wild at heart, and their submissiveness was only temporary; they would not truly and completely submit to Daqi. The moment Daqi showed even a slight sign of weakness, they would surely grab their broadswords, mount their warhorses, and surge forth once again.
Over the years, Yang Wenxiao had also carefully considered the reasons for this. On one hand, the grassland nomads were innately belligerent, and on the other hand, it had to do with their mode of production and way of life.
They herded cattle and sheep, living a nomadic life following water and grass and did not grow their food, relying entirely on the whims of nature, leaving them poorly equipped to resist natural disasters.
Should any disaster strike, if they found themselves short of food and clothing, they would come and rob the commoners of the Central Plains.
