Liu Xin said unconvincedly: "How can I be unreasonably worried. You should also know. Many cities are declining due to the relocation of administrative centers."
Ma Yun said disapprovingly: "Wait until most institutions move to Chang'an. There is no suspense about the decline of Xiangyang. No matter how big a country is, it can only have one center. That is the capital of a country. All financial, manpower, material resources and All kinds of resources will be concentrated there. This is an unavoidable fact. Even if you leave the academy in Xiangyang, it will not surpass the academy in Chang'an in the future. However, Xiangyang will not fall anywhere. Because of so many years. The roads that extend in all directions are built around the city of Xiangyang. At least Xiangyang’s central position as a transportation hub in the central and southern regions will not change."
Liu Xin thought for a while in silence. Suddenly he said: "I really awakened the dreamer with a single word. I knew that. What I had to do with that brain. I just sent Wang Yun to a small county town to be the prefect. It will also save Xiangyang Academy of moving to Chang'an in the future. Look again. Until he dangled in front of him."
Ma Yun said with a smile: "You. Occupy other people's daughter. You are not allowed to dangle in front of you. It's really overbearing. What's the problem. Xiangyang Academy will continue to keep it. The better teachers and teachers Those talented students moved to Chang'an. Wang Yun left an empty shell. Are you still worried that he will teach a bunch of students who oppose you?"
Liu Xin gave a thumbs up. Repeatedly praised: "After listening to my wife's words. It's really better than reading for ten years. It seems that my husband will take good care of you tonight."
Ma Yunjiao groaned: "Who told you to never learn from your childhood. Now that you know when the book will be used... Uhhhhhhh..."
She hasn't finished speaking yet. Liu Xin's red lips were blocked tightly. There was an ear-beating groan and whistling sound from the room...
When Diao Chan came to Ma Yun's room. Ma Yun was leaning lazily on a bench. The blush on his face has not yet completely receded. A faint hickey on the neck is faintly visible. It's a pity that Diaochan is not here. I still don't understand what these marks mean.
Saw Diaochan coming in. Ma Yun greeted warmly: "Sister. Come and sit here."
Diaochan said hurriedly, "Isn't there a slave seat in front of Madam."
Ma Yun smiled and said: "My sister said this and we will see you outside. You and I will soon be a family. We will officially pick you up when you choose auspicious day. However, you can't see the master again these days."
Many people in ancient times had taboos. The two newcomers could not meet again before entering the bridal chamber. Because they have not officially married. So meeting is also separate. Then it bears the bad omen of "separation". So they were simply not allowed to meet. Ma Yun has been here for so long. I also know a little bit about these rules. Although she doesn't value these things very much. But I had no choice but to follow the customs. At this moment. The wedding date of Liu Xin and Diao Chan is still undetermined. But this marriage is a no-brainer. It is also a couple of newcomers. Naturally they are not allowed to meet casually.
Diao Chan not only knows these rules. And I believe in these things. Repeatedly said: "Thank you for your concern, Madam. The slave family naturally follows it. I dare not violate it."
Ma Yun smiled and said, "I don’t need to call my wife at home. You just call me my sister. My sister has arranged a courtyard for you. I called you today. I just want to ask. There is you in this house. My favorite girl. I will serve the master in the future. Not many people around me can use it."
Diao Chan came to Xiangyang alone. Her situation is similar to Zhu Qian. Unlike a few others. There are caring maids around. in fact. Ma Yun can also directly appoint a few maids to Diaochan. But these maids may not be as Diao Chan intended. And it would make people think that she was inserted by Diaochan's side. Ma Yun has always been generous. Simply let Diao Chan choose in the house by himself.
Many of the maids in the State Shepherd's Mansion were originally from large families. They were ransacked because their head of the family stood on the opposite side of Liu Xin. These talents are used as official slaves. Most of these maids are young and beautiful. There is also a sense of measure in dealing with others. It is not difficult to pick a few useful people out of it.
Diao Chan is talented and intelligent. Naturally understand Ma Yun's kindness. She tilted her head for a moment. Said: "My younger sister is not familiar with the maids in the house. I don't know their temperaments. They can be transferred by the sister. It's just that the Yan family sister and the younger sister are very congenial. I want her to live with her younger sister. I hope my sister will be fulfilled ."
Ma Yun knew that she was talking about Yan Rui. Unconsciously stunned. He groaned: "The master said it a long time ago. The Yan family's mother and daughter are both free bodies. They can't be counted as servants in the house. You have to keep them by your side. But you need to ask the master before. That's it. Wait for it. I have a chance to talk to the master. Is there anyone else you like."
Since Diao Chan was lifted from confinement. I spend most of my time with Yan's mother and daughter. The relationship is very close. He was about to be Liu Xinna as Ji's concubine soon. There will be very few opportunities to leave the house in the future. She really wanted to take Yan's mother and daughter over to live with her. It's good to have a caring for each other. Hearing that Ma Yun did not immediately agree. Can't help being disappointed. Said: "Other maids. My sister is really not very familiar. But there is a Hun girl named Lan Nier in the front yard. She is very cute. I don't know if my sister will give her to my younger sister to be a close girl."
Ma Yun also knew that these girls on the grassland had been snatched by Zhao Yun and the others. But these girls are reluctant to accept their own destiny. On the contrary, they are more obedient than the families of prisoners. Cannot help but nodded with a smile.
at this time. On the grassland thousands of miles away. Chiuul, who almost became the father-in-law of Lannier, was having a secret conversation with several tribal leaders in the big tent. The chiefs of these tribes are all Chiwule's best friends. Some heard that Chiwule came back from the Central Plains to pick up the wind for him. Some are here to inquire about the news. A few others were specially invited by him.
It's freezing outside. The heavy snow put a silver coat on the vast grassland. But inside the felt tent is warm like spring. Several big braziers were burning. The leaders sat in a circle. In front of him was a steaming hand grabbing lamb.
Rarely is the latest one to come. His tribe is attached to Liu Bao. The camping place is farthest from here. The latest news. So it was the latest.
Before he arrived. Chiwule had already told the other leaders what he had seen and heard in Xiangyang and the conditions set by Liu Xin. It's rare to wait after coming in. Chiul had to repeat the situation again. but. Those tribal leaders who had already heard him still listened very carefully. When Chiwule talked about Liu Xin's conditions. They listened especially carefully. For fear of missing any details.
Rarely listened to Chiwule's account. He took a fierce bite of the leg of lamb that was still bloodshot. Shen Sheng said: "The conditions offered by Liu Xin are really attractive. There is only one. If we encounter a white disaster like this year again, will their Han people stand by and watch."
The white disaster is commonly known as the white hair wind. It's actually a snowstorm. It is a major disaster faced by nomads on the grassland. If there is a shortage of forage again. Not only livestock will freeze to death in large numbers. Even herdsmen will freeze to death and frostbite in large numbers. Since this winter. Heavy snow fell continuously on the grassland. The survival of some tribes is already very difficult.
Chiwule said without hesitation: "Master Liu said it. As long as we merge into the big man. From then on, it will be no different from the Han people. Master Liu spared no effort to help the victims of the Han people. Naturally, we will not turn a blind eye."
Because heavy snow covered the entire grassland. It was very difficult for Yehan to come here. The camp of his tribe lacked shelter from the wind and snow. The loss of cattle and sheep is very heavy. He has sent someone to ask Liu Bao for advice. Hope to get his funding. Otherwise, most people in the tribe will not be able to survive this winter. Just waited a long time. The person sent has never come back. There was no answer from Liu Bao. However, he received the news that Chiul had invited him to come to meet.
"That's good. As long as Liu Xin can help our tribe with a batch of food. Let us survive this winter. I rarely have any opinions." Said again. "However. The snow is all over the sky. Are they Han Chinese capable of transporting grain here? I don't believe it. He's not fooling us."
Hu Lu'an stretched. Said: "Hey. Let's not talk about it for now. Chiwule. You blow that milk tea into the sky or underground. Don't hurry up and let us try it."
There is a hillside to the north of his camp. Just can block the gale. In addition to this white disaster, the winter hunting was soaked up. It had no effect on his tribe. He naturally didn't care much. and. The conditions offered by Liu Xin are indeed tempting. Able to trade on an equal basis with the Han people. Without being exploited by those Han Chinese. It is the dream of several generations of Huns. Hulu'an has a good managerial mind. He had made up his mind just now. If this time it can be negotiated. His tribe no longer lives by water and grass. Instead, they bought Niuguan horses and sold them to Handi. It can still be very profitable. His resident camp can escape the white disaster. It's not easy to get. If you come later next year. This place may belong to other tribes. If he takes it by hand. It will offend public anger. If his tribe no longer migrates. Then no one can snatch this precious geomantic land from his tribe.
Chiwule chuckled and said, "What's the hurry. Everyone will eat some mutton first. Milk tea will be fine in a while. Make sure you all love it."
Talking. A group of Hun girls in narrow-sleeved long skirts filed in. Everyone carried a crock in his hand. The mouth of the can was still steaming. An alluring fragrance immediately filled the felt tent. There is also a peculiar fragrance in the milk scent. Smell makes people salivate.
Hu Lu'an sniffed vigorously. Pat the thigh. Laugh out loud. Said: "It really smells good. I don't know how it tastes like."
There was noise in the felt tent. Everyone said in unison: "Quickly, quickly. Pour me a bowl and taste it first."
Chiuul laughed and said, "My tea is very precious. Each of you tastes a little bit. If you don't like to drink it, please tell me as soon as possible. You won't waste good things."