Zhang Ni
Dingzhuo(定莋), Taideng(台登) and Beishui(卑水): these three counties were over three hundred lǐ away from the Yuexi's headquarters. These counties had a pivotal role in Yuexi's revenue since they produced valuable commodities like salt, iron, and lacquer. These counties were on the western border and the foreign tribes had long seized it for themselves. Zhang Ni led his army to seize control of the counties and establish a Chief Clerk to oversee the production. However Dìngzuó proved to be the most difficult, when Zhang Nì arrived. The chieftain's leader Háo Lángcén, the Pánmù King's maternal uncle who was greatly trusted by the foreign tribes hated Zhang Nì for invading and would not go meet him. Rather than attack Dingzhuo, Zhang Ni decided to intimidate the tribes into surrendering. He sent several tens of strong warriors to go capture Hao Lángcén, beat and kill him. Then, Zhang Ni sent the body back to the tribes along with generous rewards, describing Hao Lángcén's evils crimes and also saying: