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Chapter 432
Towards the end of the year, heavy snow fell.

Sun Yang brought Tuoba Desert Khan, the eldest son of Tuoba Liwei, to seek peace.

Since he sent his own son, there must be sincerity.

Yang Zheng held a grand banquet to show respect.

Xianbei, Qianghu, and Xiongnu leaders in Guzang City also came to accompany them.

Since this group of people returned to Liangzhou, they have lived a leisurely fairy life in Guzang. They don't have to bask in the wind and sun on the grassland like before, and they don't have to worry about being missed by other tribes. They live in luxury houses and wear Shu brocade sables. Qiu, eating delicacies from mountains and seas, each of them was full of fat, and they were extremely grateful to Yang Zheng.

Being accompanied by them naturally gave Tuoba Desert Khan a great impact.

Putao wine, pomegranates, grapes, walnuts and other melons and fruits, roasted meat with a special aroma sprinkled with pepper, in the cold winter months, you can still eat sunflowers, scallions, and reeds...

A sip of barbecue and a sip of Putao wine made Tuoba Desert Khan instantly lost his whereabouts.

Just as Yang Zheng expected, although Tuoba Xianbei has gradually become stronger these years.

But the living space is still compressed in Daijun and Monan, and life is generally difficult.

Even with the status of Tuoba Desert Khan, his clothes are extremely shabby.

It is common for Xianbei people to wear their hair on the left lapel, long hat and short boots, and a hakama jacket, and a big sheepskin cloak on the outside.

There are a few small dreadlocks on the shoulders, and I don’t know how many years they haven’t been washed. The black is yellow, and the yellow is gray...

Compared with the exquisite fox fur and sable fur of the tribal leaders here, Tuoba Desert Khan is like a savage from a remote mountain breaking into the Huatang.

"Oh, I, Bu Liju, was originally a member of the small clan, so it's worth it to be able to live today." Bu Liju couldn't help but sigh with emotion when he saw how shabby his fellow clan was.

Isn’t what people want in their whole life are these things in front of them?
Those prairie tribesmen who were barefoot in the wind and snow and screamed to fight for their lives with the Han people, in the final analysis, had no choice but to fight because they couldn't eat and couldn't survive.

Most people's ambitions are actually forced out.

Tuoba Desert Khan remained silent, his eyes swept over everyone in the hall.

Suddenly saw two acquaintances.

One is Huyan Pahe, and the other is Dugu Nachi.

Huyan, Xubu, Qiulin, and Lan were the four noble surnames of the Southern Xiongnu, and when they entered China, they were changed to Huyan, Bu, Qiao, and Lan.

The Dugu family was once a descendant of the Xiongnu King Xiutu. Since the Han and Wei Dynasties, they have gradually merged with Xianbei and lived in Wuwei, Jincheng, and Anding.

If they all surrender Liangzhou, it means that the Xiongnu and Xianbei have been deeply integrated into the Liangzhou Group.

Huyan Bahe and Dugu Nachi also noticed Tuoba Desert Khan, smiled slightly and toasted.

That demeanor seemed to say everything without saying anything.

"Xiao Ke is a newcomer, and I am very honored to be treated so favorably by the Lord." Tuoba Desert Khan spoke fluent Chinese.

This didn't make Yang Zheng feel surprised. Tuoba Xianbei lived in Dai County all year round, and had many contacts with Han people. Xianbei admired Zhongtu more, so it was not surprising that he could speak Chinese.

The Wuluhui tribe that was annexed by them had a relatively deep Sinicization.

Yang Zheng toasted him with a cup of Pu Tao wine, "This cup is not for you, but for your father's obedience to the Great Wei for many years, and now the traitor Sima Zhao is stealing Guozuo, I don't know if your father and son have a heart of loyalty!"

Tuoba Desert Khan was so flattered that he drank it all in one gulp, "My father and son are educating the people in Daibei, and they don't know much about the affairs of the Central Plains. I hope the general will forgive me. I came here this time just to show my father and son's admiration."

The reply was quite tactful, so Yang Zheng couldn't find any faults.

Tuoba Desert Khan is also around fifty, and from his name, we can actually get a glimpse of Tuoba Liwei's high hopes for him.

From the beginning of the banquet, Wei Guan's eyes never left him, "Your Majesty is coming this time, he should stay for a longer time, and let my general show the kindness of a landlord."

As long as he doesn't talk about business, Tuoba Desert Khan's personality is more easy-going and forthright, "Haha, I can't wait to ask for it."

Yang Zheng originally had some probing words, but Wei Guan couldn't get them out of his mouth.

But judging by Wei Guan's appearance, it is estimated that something bad is brewing again.

Next, the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

Yang Zheng only treated him as a distinguished guest, and treated him with utmost courtesy. Wei Guan was also eloquent and witty, and all kinds of allusions made everyone laugh.

Unknowingly, the cups and plates were messed up, and everyone was full of joy.

It can be regarded as an annual meeting with the leaders of various ministries.

After the banquet, Wei Guan arranged the mansion, and personally selected beautiful Qianghu maids and various utensils, all of which were of the highest rank in Guzang.

He also visits the door in person every day, eats and drinks with the general Xiongnu and Xianbei leaders, flies eagles and horses, and is very busy.

However, Su Hong, who was in charge of the treasury, was not happy with this move.

"Tuoba Desert Khan's daily expenses are equivalent to more than 20 taels of gold, sometimes hundreds of taels. The general has never been so extravagant..."

"So much?" Yang Zheng himself lived a miserable life. He had three meals a day, two meat and one vegetable, the usual mutton and beef, and he was not too particular about his clothes. He was not used to silk and satin, so he wore soft armor most of the time. Or leather armor.

He also issued decrees many times to prohibit extravagance and called on the military and civilians to keep everything simple.

Su Hong presented a list with resentment.

"Twenty catties of Pu Tao wine a day, seven taels of pepper a day, thirty catties of pomegranates and walnuts, three hundred silver-feathered arrows a day, 27 collars of mink fur, and three hundred pieces of Shu brocade..."

The general failed in all battles, and Bolang won Liangzhou with one dendrobium.

Meng Da's father, Meng Tuo, Meng Bolang, exchanged a piece of Pu Tao wine for a governor of Liangzhou...

Pomegranates and walnuts are all brought from the Western Regions. The price can be imagined in this kind of weather.

As for pepper, it is worth more than gold.

Silver Feather Arrows, Sable Fur, and Shu Brocade are also luxury items...

Tuoba Desert Khan is deliberately trying to make himself poor.

Yang Zheng himself has never been so extravagant, and Pu Tao wine is only used to entertain distinguished guests, or to reward meritorious generals at important banquets.

More than 20 catties a day, can this guy drink it as water?

But thinking of the entourage with Tuoba Desert Khan, it's not surprising.

Seeing Su Hong's earnest and stingy expression, Yang Zheng couldn't help but smile, "Double the price for them! We can't wait for the distinguished guests."

Su Hong opened his mouth wide, and immediately had a bitter expression on his face, "General—right now, my Liangzhou is waiting for prosperity, and I have just started to improve, but it is so prosperous and extravagant. How is it different from the Sima family in Luoyang?"

Su Hong's stinginess is well-known throughout the city.

The place that can be saved is absolutely saved to the extreme.

This year, the new counties of Hequ, Beidi, and Juyan wanted to build government offices and other courtyards, but Su Hong refused them all. How can the government have the face to build a house with thatched grass?

As a result, the impeachment of Zhou Yu, Zhang Huan and others was sent directly to Yang Zheng.

In principle, Yang Zheng preferred Su Hong.

A purse is just like a woman's waistband, it cannot be opened too easily, once there is a first time, there will be a second time, and it will be difficult to tighten it later.

"It's a matter of fact. When did you see Wei Boyu doing business at a discount?" Yang Zheng smiled, "Renyuan can rest assured that if you distribute some money today, you can make up for it thousands of times later."

Su Hong couldn't trust others, but he still believed in Yang Zheng's words.

He bowed his hands and didn't get entangled in this matter.

After chatting a few words, Meng Guan just arrived.

Yang Zheng knew something was going on when he saw his expression.

Su Hong also resigned tactfully.

"General, urgent report from Chencang!"

"Chen Cang?" Yang Zheng had a bad feeling.

(End of this chapter)