There was constant killing on the grassland. Compared with the Jin Dynasty in the pass, it was like a completely different world.
And if compared with the imperial palace in the capital, it is the difference between hell and heaven. There is no doubt about this.
For example, Tia, who entered the palace for the first time, opened her heart to embrace a new life when she learned that she was going to marry the person of her dreams.
The rich and colorful harem and the luxurious and graceful life soon made Tiya fall for it.
In addition to worrying about greetings every day, there were all kinds of delicious food and fun at other times, which made her really happy and couldn't miss the Huns.
But in the past two days, Tiya noticed something was wrong, just because she noticed that a concubine was talking about her behind her back.
Unfortunately, as an outsider, her information channels are too narrow, so she has no grasp of the outside world.
Two more days passed, and Tiya finally couldn't hold back her temper and started to quarrel with Meiren Song, who only laughed at her face to face.
This quarrel has stirred up a hornet's nest. Although this Song beauty has a low status, she is Hui's concubine Zhang Fengxiu.
Then Zhang Fengxiu brought the matter to Xue Baoyun, who had no choice but to scold Tiya and order her not to step out of the palace for three days.
In addition, Tiya needs to copy "Female Rules", "Female Precepts" and "Female Virtues" three times each. She has been copying for two consecutive days now.
With a "pop" sound, Tiya slapped the pen on the table. Although Jin people had many rules, she felt she was right this time.
"Princess, please copy it carefully. If you fail to hand it over tomorrow, the Queen will have to punish you again!" the eldest maid Pearl reminded.
"Punish me? If she punishes me again, I will go to the emperor to reason with you!"
Seeing Tiya speaking so loudly, Scarlet Pearl was startled. Fortunately, they were speaking in Hun language, so they were not afraid of outsiders hearing them.
"Go...gather those people outside. I have something to ask them!"
"Princess, if you have anything to say, I'll ask it for you. Why do you have to go there in person? Don't forget the propriety of Jin people!"
"If you ask, I'm afraid you won't be able to find out!" Tiya said with a straight face.
Pearl had no choice but to exit the main hall.
Because she was granted the title of concubine, Tiya had a separate palace, Ninghe Palace, and her title was "Hefei", which meant the peaceful relationship between the two clans.
Nowadays, the palace is trying its best to reduce expenses, so there are only ten eunuchs and maids each in Ninghe Palace, responsible for certain services.
These people were quickly summoned by Pearl, and they were standing in line under the platform of the main hall with their heads lowered.
After a while, Tiya walked out of the main hall with a gloomy look on her face.
"Tell me what happened outside and let them talk about me behind my back!"
Tiya spoke simply and directly. There were smart people among the people present, so they naturally knew what was going on.
The harem has never allowed discussion of matters involving the outer dynasty, so no one answered.
Even the concubines only dared to arrange things behind Tiya's back, but did not say anything explicitly in front of her.
After all, no one can tell where the relationship between the two races will go, and Tia plays an important role in it.
"You...come in with me!" Tiya pointed at one of the palace maids.
This person's eyes were flashing just now, and he obviously knew the inside story, so Tia chose her.
No matter what, Tiya is a high-ranking concubine, and there are only the queen and two noble concubines, so the little palace maid can't afford to offend her.
So, while everyone was gloating over the misfortune, this man followed the palace tremblingly.
However, the next moment, a knife was placed on her neck, and the entire harem got permission to keep a short knife as a souvenir.
"If you don't tell the truth, I will kill you with one knife..." Tiya said fiercely.
At this moment, she had become the domineering Shan Yu's daughter again. Naturally, she was so frightened that the little palace maid confessed honestly.
"I heard that the Huns are treacherous and our country, the Jin Dynasty, is about to break off all relations with the Huns..."
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In Qian'an Palace, Zhao Yanxun was discussing matters with two privy envoys.
After several days of preparation, the new mid-level officer training courses and instructors have been arranged and are now being submitted to Zhao Yanxun for review.
The two privy councilors looked tired, because there were too many things going on recently, especially the military affairs in the northwest, which were worrying.
After reading the arrangement of the Privy Council, Zhao Yanxun put the memorial aside and said: "Let's implement it according to this agreement!"
"When will these people arrive?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, I have sent orders to all the capital offices to go to the Mingwu Division for orders on the 25th of this month!"
"You guys make arrangements, I want to meet them then, at the Mingwusi Academy!"
"According to the order!"
This training was originally intended to further win over local military officers. As the emperor, Zhao Yanxun naturally wanted to show his favor, so it was very necessary to meet him.
"The news sent back by the Jinyi Guards yesterday said that they have confirmed that the Xiongnu Kaochu Chanyu is dead, and now he is the successor of the Yushan Chanyu!"
"In order to stabilize his position, he returned to Yushan in the royal court and took away 20,000 elite cavalry from the southern route!"
Having said this, Zhao Yanxun picked up the tea cup and said: "From this point of view, it is excusable for the Xiongnu to withdraw eastward on the southern front!"
As Zhao Yanxun spoke, the two Privy Councilors listened carefully and weighed the situation rapidly in their minds.
"According to your opinion, should we turn the power on again and continue to deliver food to the Huns?"
In fact, Zhao Yanxun has already asked the cabinet about this, and now he wants to hear the analysis of professionals.
"Your Majesty, I think this is not possible!" Chen Anming replied.
Putting down the tea cup, Zhao Yanxun motioned for him to continue.
"Whether there are extenuating circumstances or not, the retreat of the Xiongnu to the east has threatened Tianshan County. They can no longer help our country, and it is meaningless for our country to send food!"
"Secondly, internal strife has occurred during the handover of successive Xiongnu chanyus. Yushan has to provide 20,000 cavalry to escort him, fearing that his position as chanyu will be extremely unstable!"
Speaking of this, Chen Anming said extremely seriously: "Who will be the master of the Huns in the future is still unknown. Our court is cooperating with the Huns, not Yushan!"
"I have made superficial remarks, please the emperor think twice!"
This conclusion is indeed novel, and it also shifts Zhao Yanxun's balance.
To be honest, he still hoped that the Huns would be at the front to give the country more time to rest and recuperate, instead of hastily falling into the quagmire of war.
In fact, the recent military mobilization in the northwest has already put a strain on the national finances, which has made Zhao Yanxun think about raising more food and salary.
The refugees resettled in various places, the soldiers stationed in various places, the military mobilization in the northwest... they were all bottomless pits for Zhao Yanxun.
The autumn harvest is coming soon. As long as we wait a few more months, the financial crisis will be greatly alleviated.
According to Zhao Yanxun's thinking, if there is three years of peace, he can straighten out all domestic affairs and then be free to deal with the outside world.
It's a pity that the enemy didn't give him a chance.
For example, there are already Western barbarian cavalry appearing outside Tianshan County, perhaps luring away the zombies blocking the road at this time.
If the Western Barbarians go all out, the "zombie barrier" in Tianshan County will be broken down in just a few months.
"Guan Qing, do you have something to say?" Zhao Yanxun looked at Guan Hetai.
In fact, Guan Hetai really has something to say, and he and Chen Anming have different views.
After thinking again and again, Guan Hetai said: "I thought... the Xiongnu cannot be defeated!"
Chen Anming's perspective on thinking about problems is very strange, so Guan Hetai's words are even more strange.
What we are discussing now is the issue of cooperation with the Xiongnu. Why is it also related to whether the Xiongnu can collapse?
Zhao Yanxun did not speak, but still motioned to Guan Hetai to continue.
