In terms of the geographical scope of the Hexi Corridor, it is a composite formation system with mountains, grasslands, deserts and oases as the main body. And one of the most important mountain ranges is Qilian Mountain. In a sense, it can be said that without the barrier of the Qilian Mountains, there would be no prosperity in this vast grassland.

The Qilian Mountains are mainly east-west, echoing with the Tianshan Mountains and Kunlun Mountains, and are located in the southern part of the Hexi Corridor in the background of this mountain range, with woodlands, shrubs, grasslands and alpine meadows, and the ice and snow on the mountains melt to form rivers, with abundant water sources and irrigation of this central oasis. Nomads were able to live and thrive here, and it became an important base for them.

In the northern part of the Hexi Corridor, there are many mountain ranges such as Mamane Mountain, Heli Mountain, and Longshou Mountain with the desert system of the Alxa Plain as the background. Together with the central oasis, this place has been used by the Xiongnu as an excellent pasture and base camp in the western steppe, and has a history of several hundred years.

The Huns probably never imagined that one day they would lose the most important part of the western steppe. If all this is a foregone conclusion, then the remaining territory of the entire Xiongnu nation will only be the rear of Mobei and the thin Longcheng line north of the Yellow River.

The victory or defeat of the Hexi Battle was a crucial part of the Han-Hungarian War. Now, the dust has settled, and the big picture is about to be revealed. At such an important moment, on this ordinary night by the Shule River, a conversation in a private sense has largely determined the specific direction of the entire grassland and the future destiny of a strong nation.

There is not a single word in the history books about this conversation. However, in some folk rumors, it is also vague, and there is not much detailed and reliable information to query.

There was no way to think of it, because the few people present at the time did not openly mention anything about it to anyone in the years that followed. Of course, except for the emperor, because of their identity, no one seems to be qualified to ask them.

In the darkness of the night, there were actually only three people talking in a low voice, Yuan Zhao, the crown prince Liu Ju and the Xiongnu prince Yu Dan. The hussar general, who was the only observer, did not interject a word from beginning to end. The absent-minded figure is not interested in these family and country affairs, and the reason why he stays here is just to feel the breath of someone. After the battle of life and death, the heart under the hard armor seems to be extraordinarily soft.

After a long time, the conversation came to an end. The clear glow of the moonlight sprinkled over the land, casting a hazy color over the boundless grassland. Someone sighed softly, as if his heart had been solved, and it seemed that he was a little sad to say goodbye to the past.

“…… After all, you have half of the Han blood flowing in your body...... In fact, seriously speaking, you and the prince are still very close by blood. So...... Hehe! ”

Yuan Zhao's voice was a little brisk, and what he had been worried about was that Yu Dan would be difficult to convince. Unexpectedly, he was more accessible than he imagined. Whether it's for the cause or for the friendship they had had in the past, he was very gratified by that.

Although Yu Dan's smile was slightly bitter, he knew that since he had already decided in front of Yuan Zhao, he had to spare no effort to complete it. This is not only for their own destiny, but also for the future of the entire grassland nation.

"Brother Yuan, just rest assured! I believe you. The path you have shown the steppe must be the right one...... If we can really reach the situation you said in the future, everyone will be rich, have enough food and clothing, and no longer endure the pain of moving around. Then even if it is a period of temporary enduring hardship, it is worth it for all the people on the grassland. This should be the price they paid for their past invasion of the Han Dynasty! ”

Hearing him say this, Prince Liu Ju's worries finally disappeared. In fact, what Yuan Zhao said was not wrong, as the son of the Han Dynasty clan and the princess, Yu Dan and Liu Ju were originally cousins. If the grassland was handed over to Yu Dan to manage after the rebellion of Yi Zhixi, it should be the best choice for the Han Dynasty.

Moreover, more importantly, after listening to Yuan Zhao's plan for the future of the grassland tonight, the crown prince Liu Ju was shocked in his heart, and at the same time, he was completely relieved. Brother Yuan is really generous! He wanted to completely change the habits of the Xiongnu nation and fundamentally eliminate the threat that might be formed again to the Han Dynasty in the future!

There is no doubt that this is a major event that has never been done before! When the first results are achieved, Yuan Zhao's name will definitely leave the most colorful mark in the history books.

And in the infinite reverent gaze of the prince and the prince, the initiator of the courtiers looked indifferent, he just waved his sleeves and drank the last bit of wine in the pot with the two of them.

"Huns...... It's full of strength, and what does it look like to shoot knives and arrows on horseback all day long? The people who have nowhere to vent their energies should pull them off their horses, replace their scimitars with hoes, and domesticate their bows and eagles into diligent farming, and those steppe horses are not bad for pulling carts and plows...... Well, on the boundless grassland, on the banks of the river with abundant water and grass, there are fertile fields that can be cultivated. The vast world is very useful! Hehe! ”

Yuan Zhao was proud in his heart, secretly imagining some future scenes, and the smile on his face looked a little weird. Suddenly, someone shook his arm, interrupting his train of thought. When he turned around, he saw the prince snorting his mouth to the side, and the expression on his face was a little unbeaten.

"That, Brother Yuan, our hussar general's mood tonight is not quite right! You see she's holding that sword...... Oh, does that tree have a grudge against her? ”

When Yuan Zhao looked up in amazement, he saw Huo Quai, who was wearing a big red cloak, sitting there, muttering something as if he was resentful, and the red fire sword in his hand unconsciously cut down the small tree in front of him that was several feet high, leaving only a hawthorn.

"Keep your eyes on it! Hum! Big pervert...... Barbarian woman, what's so good to see......! ”

Occasionally, a few words drifted in the wind, and the three of them could hear them clearly. Liu Ju and Yu Dan glanced at each other, and the expressions on their faces became extremely strange. Then say hello and slip away.

Yuan Zhao rubbed his forehead helplessly, feeling a little embarrassed. Seeing the expressions of these two people in a blink of an eye, their hearts were on fire, and they were about to fight, but the prince and the prince saw that the situation was not good, and they had already fled. They were giggling and running and shouting about something.

"Brother Yuan! After returning to Chang'an, I will also report this matter to Sister A and Sister Lingzhi! Let's just say that you can't take your eyes off in front of the beauties of the Western Regions...... Ha ha! ”

"I promise...... Will testify too! Hehe! ”

"Don't run! Have the ability to come back ...... me. ”

The clouds drifted by, obscuring the moonlight, and the stars blinked, looking at everything in this world. They seem to have really gone back to the old days. Brother Yuan, Xiao Ju'er, Little Prince, Xiaoice'er .......

The surroundings fell silent, and it seemed as if everyone had disappeared without a trace. Finally, when the familiar footsteps gradually came over, the girl named Xiaoice suddenly felt a strong heartbeat. I don't know that the sword that slashed things indiscriminately stopped, although she was very flustered, but her mouth was deliberately stubbornly raised to hide her mood.

Since Yuan Zhao came to the Western Regions, after such a long period of hectic work, she finally got the time to stay alone with him.

"What kind of tantrum are you throwing around? are already majestic generals, and those soldiers, as well as the people of the Western Regions, and the Huns, are in awe of you. Hehe! ”

Hearing the voice behind her, she didn't know what emotions prompted her, she felt that the grievances she had held in her heart these days were like rivers breaking through the embankment, and she couldn't bear it anymore, but she didn't dare to look back, she just hugged her shoulders tightly, and big tears rolled down, like crystal dew drops dripped down the grass along the fiery red robe.

When she first learned the news that Yuan Zhao had confirmed her marriage, she overwhelmed the crowd to compete for the general of Zhengxi, and most of her thoughts were gambling.

This way to break the army and kill the king, although the fierce fighting temporarily suppressed the emotions in the heart, but the sadness and loss have been lingering. Perhaps, even she herself did not know what it meant in the early years of cardamom!

I thought that when we met again, we would still return to the original cordial master-apprentice relationship as I had done a few times before. However, in the past few days, she was horrified to find that her state of mind could never return to the past. This time it's so different, the soft intestines are around the fingers, and the steel is melting!

And the reason why she finally let out her emotions was at the end of the meeting that had been going on for a few days in the afternoon. The kings of the Western Regions all got the results they wanted, and in a good mood, they offered the gifts they brought with them to the Han Dynasty.

Naturally, a large number of swords, good horses and foreign beauties were dedicated to the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Even Ling Yuanzhao, the Shangshu of the Han Dynasty who presided over the alliance, they all prepared the same rich backup.

For these gifts to himself, Yuan Zhao naturally declined politely, but he couldn't refuse, so he rewarded the swords and horses he accepted with great hospitality to the meritorious soldiers. And those bewitching beauties, he smiled and said that he would not accept anything.

However, at the subsequent celebration banquet, he took a second look at the exotic dance. Those well-proportioned beauties of the Western Regions are interpreted, and the light song and dance of Chang'an are two completely different styles, which can't help but be refreshing. If you compare it, it is not much different from the ethnic minority dances of later generations.

But he didn't expect that this proud disciple of his would be angry about this? Yuan Zhao patted her head, and defended her with some tears and laughter.

"What do you think? I was just....... ”

"Humph! I don't listen to your explanation. I'll go in a minute...... Kill the demon woman you've been staring at with a sword! ”

When he suddenly turned around, his face was still full of tears, and he gritted his teeth.