Which ethnic group founded the Nanzhao Kingdom?

Nanzhao Kingdom (738-902), an ancient kingdom that emerged on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the eighth century, was established by Piroge, leader of the Mengshe tribe, in the 26th year of Kaiyuan (738). At the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, there were many small countries in the Erhai area, and they were not subordinate to each other. Among them, there were six powerful small countries, which were ruled by six kings. They were called the Liuzhao, namely: Mengxu Zhao, Yuexi Zhao, and Langqiong. Zhao, Zhenzhao, Shilangzhao, Mengshezhao. Mengshe Zhao was located in the south of other Zhaos and was called "Nan Zhao". With the support of the Tang Dynasty, Nanzhao successively conquered the tribes in the West Erhe River area, destroyed the other Five Zhaos, and unified the Erhai area.

In Nanzhao, in the past, the Kunming Barbarians, Yunnan Barbarians, Ailao Barbarians, Xi'erhe Barbarians, Bo, Han and other ethnic groups all lived together in the same area. In the long-term economic, political, and In cultural exchanges, they communicate with each other and integrate with each other. Geluofeng sent General Yang Mou to force Xicuan to move to Yongchang City (Baoshan County) southwest of Taihe City, and more than 200,000 households were relocated. Heman and Xicuan were both white barbarians, and they moved to Yongchang, which could increase Nanzhao's strength. Xicuan conquered Wuman (Dongcuan) and moved there. Wuman was able to stand on his own feet. The king of Nanzhao married Wuman for generations, so Wuman moved to his hometown in Xicuan.