When Yi Huawei finished his meal and returned to the main house, it was almost the evening.

The high, cold moon hung above the sky like a silver plate, spreading its cool, watery light over every corner of the Zhao residence.

"Zhao Gao!!"

"call!"

As soon as Yi Huawei entered the room, he heard a scolding voice.
Then, a teacup came flying like a meteor accompanied by a sharp wind.

Yi Huawei's eyes shone, and he casually took the teacup and gently placed it on the table. He tilted his head slightly, glanced at Lu Zhi behind him, and waved his hand calmly:

"You go out first! ... You guys go out too!"

"promise!"

Lu Zhi glanced at the furious Yu Shu, nodded slightly, and quietly left the room with two palace maids, closing the door gently.

After everyone left, Yi Huawei turned his gaze to Yu Shu, whose eyes were wide open with anger. Her beautiful face was now flushed with anger, and her eyes were burning with rage.

Yi Huawei's expression remained calm: "What's wrong with the Concubine Dowager today?"

"Zhao Gao!"

Yu Shu's chest rose and fell violently, and her rapid breathing was particularly clear in the silent room. Her beautiful face was full of anger and anxiety. After a while, she barely suppressed her anger and gritted her teeth and said, "You did a good thing!"

“I’ve done a lot of good things!”

Seeing Yu Shu like this, Yi Huawei had an idea in mind. He smiled, sat down casually, picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said lightly: "I don't know which one you are talking about?"

"you you!"

Yu Shu clenched her teeth, leaving deep marks on her red lips. Her eyes were filled with anger, and her body was shaking slightly because of anger: "Did you send people to Tuan to capture my father?!"

As she spoke, a layer of mist appeared in those beautiful eyes.

"What do you mean by caught?"

Yi Huawei shook his head: "I just asked him to reunite with your mother."

“You…you!!”

Yu Shu was so angry that her body trembled slightly. She clenched her fists tightly, her eyes full of anger: "You are clearly making up stories! Why do you treat me like this, Tuan?"

Yi Huawei looked stern and said calmly: "Tuan should not exist as a country within a country. Now that the Qin Empire is unified, all the land within the four seas belongs to Qin. How can we allow other countries to have their own troops within our borders?"

Yu Shu glared at Yi Huawei, her eyes full of stubbornness and unwillingness: "Tuan has never had the intention of raising an army to rely on himself! We have always been loyal to the Qin Dynasty. When I married into the Qin Dynasty, it was for the peace between the two countries."

Yi Huawei sneered, with a hint of mockery in his eyes: "Loyal? Your mother conspired to harm the First Emperor, and this is your loyalty?"

Yu Shu's face turned pale, and there was a hint of pleading in her voice: "That was just my mother's momentary confusion. She was also trying to keep the people safe. Besides, this matter has already passed, why are you still holding on to it?"

Yi Huawei stood up and slowly walked to the window, with his back to Yu Shu: "If everyone is like your mother, how can the Qin Dynasty be stable? I will never allow anyone to threaten the rule of the Qin Dynasty."

Tears welled up in Yu Shu's eyes, and her voice was filled with sobs: "Then you can't take my father away! He is old and can't stand this kind of torture."

Yi Huawei turned around, his expression slightly relaxed: "I don't mean to embarrass him, I just want Tuan to completely submit to the Qin Dynasty. As long as the people of Tuan truly submit, I will treat them well.

As for your father... your father is old, if he can enjoy his old age, it will be a good thing. I will advise His Majesty to give him a suitable title, so that he can still maintain a certain honor in the new fiefdom and ensure that he has a worry-free life. In this way, your father will not have to worry about Tuan's political affairs, and can spend the rest of his life under the protection of Daqin. As his daughter, you should also consider his future and persuade the people of Tuan to sincerely submit to Daqin, which will benefit everyone. "

Listening to Yi Huawei's words, Yu Shu felt a little relieved. She wiped away her tears, but there was still resentment in her eyes: "You keep saying that you are doing this for Daqin, but have you ever thought about my feelings? I am far away from my homeland, and now my relatives are trapped by you. How can I cope with this?"

Even Yu Shu herself did not notice the coquettishness and resentment in her words.

Yi Huawei was silent for a moment, then looked at Yu Shu and said, "You must understand that the unification of the world is the general trend. Only a unified country can concentrate its strength to resist foreign enemies, develop the economy, and allow the people to live a stable life. Although Tuan is small, its existence may become an unstable factor. As the prime minister of Daqin, I must consider the long-term stability of Daqin."

Yu Shu bit her lip and suddenly asked, "Then how do you plan to deal with Tuan's civil and military officials and the people?"

"I don't kill innocent people indiscriminately."

Yi Huawei frowned slightly and said, "All Tuan officials are on their way to Xianyang. I will carefully examine their performance and deal with them separately. If they truly surrender, Daqin will give them opportunities to contribute to the construction of Daqin. For those who are talented and loyal, Daqin will appoint them according to their abilities and give them suitable positions. As for those who have evil intentions, Daqin will not tolerate them. For the people of Tuan, Daqin will respect their cultural traditions, but they must also accept Daqin's rule and abide by Daqin's laws."

Yu Shu sighed, still with doubts in her heart: "Can you really guarantee the safety and life of the people of Tuan?"

What Yu Shu cares most about is the fate of the Tuan people, after all, they are innocent.

Yi Huawei smiled and said, "I guarantee in the name of the Prime Minister of Great Qin that as long as the people of Tuan sincerely submit, Great Qin will do what it says. Great Qin will send officials to Tuan to properly govern and ensure that the lives of the people are not greatly affected. We will work hard to develop Tuan's economy and improve people's livelihood so that the people of Tuan can also enjoy the benefits brought by the unification of Great Qin."

Yu Shu frowned, looking worried: "But the people of Tuan have their own way of life and traditions, they may not be willing to accept the rule of Daqin."

Yi Huawei nodded slightly, his expression serious: "I understand this. Daqin will send experienced officials who are familiar with local customs to Tuan to gain an in-depth understanding of Tuan's customs and folkways, and then formulate appropriate governance strategies. At the same time, it will also actively encourage the people of Tuan to communicate and integrate with the Qin people and seek common development."

Yu Shu still had doubts in her eyes, and asked softly, "What if the people of Tuan rebel against the rule of Daqin?"

Yi Huawei's eyes were stern, and his tone was firm: "The rule of the Great Qin is for the welfare of the people of the world. If anyone resists, they will be the enemy of the world. The Great Qin will take necessary measures to maintain its rule, but will try to avoid excessive use of force to suppress, so as not to hurt innocent people."

Yu Shu shook her head, full of worry: "I still don't want to see the people of Tuan fall into war."

Yi Huawei sighed: "I don't want to see war, but for the stability of Daqin and the unification of the world, some things have to be done. I will do my best to ensure that the people of Tuan can live and work in peace under the rule of Daqin."

Yu Shu remained silent, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

Yi Huawei looked at Yu Shu and said earnestly: "As Princess Tuan and now the Queen Mother of Daqin, you should understand the importance of unifying the world. Only when Daqin is strong can it protect more people. Tuan's submission is not only loyalty to Daqin, but also for the future of the people of Tuan." Yu Shu raised her head with expectation in her eyes: "Then can you give the people of Tuan some time to let them slowly adapt to the rule of Daqin?"

Yi Huawei thought for a moment and said:

"Yes, I will give them some time to adapt. But they must clearly express their true loyalty to the Qin, otherwise the Qin will not sit idly by."

After a pause, Yi Huawei continued, "Only when the people of Tuan truly submit can the Great Qin truly achieve long-term stability and allow the people to live a peaceful and stable life. Now that the world is unified, power can be consolidated, and resources can be better deployed to resist foreign enemies. As part of the Great Qin, Tuan will also benefit from this unified power."

Yu Shu spoke again: "What if the people of Tuan live worse than before under the rule of the Qin Dynasty?"

Yi Huawei smiled, his expression firm: "Daqin will work hard to make every citizen live a better life. I will send officials who are proficient in business and trade to Tuan. They will have a deep understanding of Tuan's resources and market demand, and formulate an economic strategy suitable for Tuan's development. For example, for Tuan's rich specialty agricultural products, we will help build trade channels, promote them to all parts of Daqin, and increase their market value. At the same time, we will encourage Daqin merchants to invest in Tuan and support the development of Tuan's handicraft industry.

In addition, I also plan to build public facilities in Tuan, such as schools and clinics. The establishment of schools will provide good educational opportunities for the children of Tuan, allowing them to learn the advanced knowledge and culture of Daqin. The construction of clinics will improve the medical conditions in Tuan, allowing the people to receive timely and effective treatment and improve their health. The construction of markets will promote the circulation of goods and enrich the people's living materials. "

Listening to Yi Huawei's words, Yu Shu asked again: "Then you... Will Daqin always keep its promise to the people of Tuan?"

Yi Huawei nodded and said solemnly: "I can guarantee that as long as the people of Tuan do not betray Daqin, Daqin will remain consistent. Daqin governs the country by law, and once a promise is made, it will be strictly abided by."

Yu Shu sighed slightly and said, "I hope you will do what you say."

“More than just people’s livelihood…”

Yi Huawei took a sip of tea, looked at Yu Shu and said, "I will also send Confucian scholars to study Tuan's culture, integrate its excellent parts into Daqin's cultural system, and realize cultural exchange and integration. At the same time, the people of Tuan will be allowed to keep their traditional festivals and customs and respect your cultural traditions. In terms of education, children in Tuan can receive the same education as children in Daqin. Daqin will set up schools in Tuan and send excellent teachers to teach. As long as they study hard, they can also serve as officials in the future."

Yu Shu continued to ask: "What if the officials of Daqin abuse the people?"

"You're worrying too much!"

Yi Huawei said: "Daqin has a special supervisory agency to strictly monitor the behavior of officials and ensure that they perform their duties fairly and honestly. If the people are dissatisfied with the officials, they can complain to the supervisory agency. Daqin will definitely deal with it seriously and will never tolerate it. We will establish a smooth feedback channel so that the voices of the people can be heard."

Yu Shu was silent for a while, then said: "Can what you said really be realized?"

Yi Huawei nodded and smiled, "As the Prime Minister of Great Qin, I promise that I will work hard to fulfill these promises. Great Qin's goal is to unify the world and let all people live a happy life. This is not an empty talk. I will make a detailed plan and gradually promote the implementation of various measures."

Wiping the corners of her eyes, Yu Shu lowered her head and whispered, "I hope you won't break your promise."

Smiling, Yi Huawei looked at Yu Shu and said, "I will not break my promise. You must also believe in Daqin's determination and ability. Daqin has a strong national strength and an efficient governance system, and is capable of fulfilling these promises."

After thinking for a while, Yu Shu asked again: "What if someone else takes the opportunity to attack Tuan?"

Yi Huawei laughed and said, "Since Tuan is already a part of Daqin, Daqin will naturally protect the people of Tuan. Daqin has a powerful army and will protect every inch of land and every citizen. If anyone dares to attack Tuan, Daqin will make them pay a heavy price. Daqin's army is well-trained and well-equipped, and has enough strength to protect the safety of the people."

After hesitating for a while, Yu Shu nodded slightly and asked again: "What about Tuan's army?"

Yi Huawei said: "Tuan's army can be reorganized into the Daqin army, so that they can receive unified training and command and contribute to Daqin's national defense. Or, for those who do not want to continue to serve in the army, they can be disbanded and return home to farm. Daqin will make reasonable arrangements based on their wishes and abilities."

Yu Shu frowned: "Will this cause dissatisfaction among the people of Tuan?"

Yi Huawei explained: "Daqin will give them reasonable compensation and resettlement. For example, those who are reorganized into the Daqin army will be given corresponding treatment and rewards; those who return home to farm will be provided with land and farm tools and other support. At the same time, they will also be explained that after the unification of the world, there will no longer be a need for so many troops, and everyone can focus on production and live a peaceful life."

After listening to Yi Huawei's explanation, Yu Shu fell silent.

Yi Huawei looked at Yu Shu: "Do you have any questions?"

Yu Shu shook her head: "I just hope you can really do what you said and don't let the people of Tuan suffer."

Yi Huawei nodded: "I will do my best. You must also believe that the unification of the world is the general trend, and it is also the best choice for the people of Tuan. Only under the unified rule of Daqin can Tuan achieve stable development and the people can live a happy life."

"Okay! If you can really do what you said, I will personally apologize to you then!"

Yu Shu stared at Yi Huawei closely, her bright eyes showing both expectation and a hint of stubbornness. She bit her lower lip lightly with her pearly teeth, exerting a little force, as if trying to suppress the complex and turbulent emotions in her heart.

Looking at Yi Huawei, Yu Shu continued: "If you lie to me, I...I..."

Yu Shu's words suddenly stopped, as if at that moment, all words could not accurately express the anger and disappointment in her heart.

"What do you think?"

Yi Huawei raised the corner of his mouth slightly, with a hint of teasing in his faint smile. Just as Yu Shu turned around and was about to leave, Yi Huawei quickly took a step forward and blocked her way.

Yu Shu stopped and her body trembled slightly. Her cheeks flushed instantly and she was panicked:

"What do you want?"

"Of course it's the old rules!"

Yi Huawei spoke in a low voice, and without hesitation he stretched out one hand to hold Yu Shu's slender waist, and held the back of Yu Shu's head with the other hand.

A strong breath came from the tip of her nose, and Yu Shu trembled. She became more and more flustered and wanted to struggle, but she felt powerless at the moment. Looking at Yi Huawei who was slowly approaching, Yu Shu turned her head away.

"Haha~"

Yi Huawei chuckled, and when they were close enough to feel each other's breath, he kissed her hard.

Yu Shu's body suddenly stiffened, and she felt the familiar and long-lost taste, and her mind was dizzy and blank. Her fingers clenched unconsciously, as if she was instinctively resisting this sudden intimacy. However, the warm and strong emotion surrounded her like a tide, and she gradually began to relax.

(End of this chapter)

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