"I can promise you that in the areas under my rule, the Gaoshan people are equal to other ethnic groups, including the Han Chinese, in all aspects, both in terms of rights and obligations, and of course in the areas of migration, work, farming, business, education, military service, politics, and so on. No one shall engage in acts or remarks that discriminate against other ethnic groups, otherwise they will be punished with endangerment of national security. ”

Qin Duan's words immediately moved the five of them a little, but Kapok quickly calmed down, he knew that the more he receives, the greater the pay, there is no free lunch in the world.

"In terms of implementation, I will allow the Takayama people to live in the plains of the central and southern parts of Northwest Prefecture, and as for the policy, according to the regulations I have formulated in Tokugawa Prefecture, each person can get ten acres of land to cultivate, but they will not be allowed to buy or sell for a few years. Of course, the Takayama people can also move anywhere in North-Northwest and Tokugawa Counties if they wish. ”

If the previous remarks are a bit pragmatic, then the latter is the most tangible thing. In order to fight for the people of the Gaoshan tribe to go down the mountain to live on this plain, they have gone through several generations of hard work, but they have never succeeded, and now that Qin Duan has taken the initiative to propose, how can they not feel surprised and happy.

Even though the Kapok Elder who was as calm as a mountain couldn't help but let out an "oh", and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be much less, this was what the ancestors had dreamed of for generations, and the other four elders couldn't help but turn their heads and ears.

It can be seen that this condition has deeply touched the hearts of the Gaoshan people, and Qin Duan struck while the iron was hot: "I can also ensure the supply of basic production and living materials for the Gaoshan people, so that the Gaoshan people can live a better life." ”

After finishing speaking, Qin Duan easily returned to his seat and sat down, now it was Gao Shanren's turn to think carefully.

"Lord Qin, you put forward such generous conditions, to be honest. Even I was quite tempted. But I think adults must have corresponding requirements, so it's better for adults to say it directly, so that we can think about it. ”

Kapok finally couldn't help it, such a generous condition, if it was known by ordinary clansmen, I am afraid that it would immediately cause chaos. Who wouldn't want to go down the mountain one day earlier to enjoy a better life?

"My conditions are not harsh, there are only two. First, the Gaoshan ethnic areas in the Northwest County must be subject to the management of the local government of the Northwest County, but the specific management methods can be negotiated. Second, the Gaoshan people must obey the need to join the army in my military operations. Specifically, it is the current army of the Gaoshan people in the Northwest County, I think there are about 40,000 people, who have joined my army unconditionally. And it must be strictly subordinate to the management of the army. Qin Duan unhurriedly put forward his conditions.

Several elders immediately fell into a quarrel and muttered for a long time, and Kapok finally made a difficult choice: "In principle, we agree to the terms of the lord, but the matter is too big, and we must make another meeting of tribal chiefs to decide whether to accept it or not." Please wait, my lordship, and we will hold a council of chiefs on this matter at once. ”

The chieftain's meeting ended quickly, and the final result was to accept Qin Duan's conditions. This was expected by Qin Du, and the desire for a better life was enough to suppress the other qiē. On specific matters. Zhuge Fang had a careful consultation with the youngest Great Elder, Elder Yamagen.

"Lord Qin, let's go out for a walk." Elder Kapok, who had been silent since the results, suddenly offered this invitation.

Qin Duan and Elder Mu Mian strolled along the path in the forest, "Lord Qin, in fact, I don't really agree with the result of this consultation, after all, our Gaoshan Clan is an independent nation, and in this way. While our lives will be greatly improved, will we lose our independence, is that a blessing or a curse? Elder Kapok said in a deep voice, as if he were talking to himself.

"There are gains and losses, and the development and growth of a nation is by no means dependent on resting on its laurels, Elder Kapok. I believe that the Gaoshan people will get more development opportunities after the baptism of wind and rain, and the outside world will be more exciting, and let these young people break through will benefit the entire Gaoshan people a lot. "Qin Du's high-sounding comfort to Elder Kapok.

When Qin Dui and Elder Kapok returned to the wooden house, Zhuge Fang had already reached a final agreement with Elder Shan Gen on the conditions of both parties, and only waited for Qin Dui and Elder Kapok to sign. In terms of the conditions of the government of the Northwest County, the construction of roads leading to the Gaoshan ethnic areas in the southern part of the Northwest County and the increase of investment in the education and health infrastructure of the Gaoshan people have been increased.

When I exchanged agreements with Elder Kapok after signing them, Elder Mumian looked at me with complicated eyes: "I hope that your Excellency will keep your promise and not live up to the expectations of the Takayama clan." ”

Qin Dui also looked around and shouted in a voice that everyone around could hear: "If I, Qin Dui, violate today's words, the heavens will punish it, and the earth will destroy it!" ”

In the evening, Qin Duan was left by the enthusiastic elders of the Gaoshan Clan to participate in the flame dinner they held especially for himself, and Qin Duan was not easy to refuse this dinner, so he asked Zhuge Fang to go back to Yinshan Mansion first, and stayed to participate in this banquet.

Due to the limited conditions of the Gaoshan tribe, the dinner was held in the open field, on which a pile of flames was burned, illuminating the whole venue, and the women of the Gaoshan tribe sang and danced around the flames. This reminded Qin Duan of the living customs of some ethnic minorities in his previous life.

"My lord, the conditions of our Gaoshan clan are limited, and the hospitality is not good, please forgive me." Elder Kapok said apologetically.

"Hehe, it's okay, there are songs, dances, and so many mountain delicacies to eat, I'm already very satisfied." Qin Duan said with a smile, for the Gaoshan people who are so poor that food and clothing are a problem, it is not easy to prepare these rich dinners for themselves.

"My lord, today's fireworks dance party of our Gaoshan clan has an event according to traditional customs, and I invite you to participate."

Second Elder Mu Jia said respectfully to Qin Du, after all, from now on, the fate of his own Gaoshan clan will be in the hands of the young county guard in front of him.

"Oh, what a custom activity."

Qin Dui asked curiously, Qin Dui knew that many ethnic minorities had all kinds of strange activities, such as the custom of snatching brides in some countries that Qin Dui had seen in his previous life, and there were activities of doing things for men and women in front of a group of people, Qin Dui didn't know what customs and activities this Gaoshan clan had, but don't let yourself be in front of so many people, and come to the woman with a fork, but he is a county guard, and he can't afford to lose that face.

"My lord, our Gaoshan clan will hold fireworks several times a year, and all unmarried women will sing and dance by the fireworks, and so the unmarried men, as well as some men who have already had wives and concubines who have contributed to the clan, can shoot with bows and arrows on the edge of the flames with permission to sing and dance, once shot, this woman is the man's woman." Elder Mu Jia said.

"And this thing, shoot a woman with a bow and arrow, what if you are injured?" Qin Duan asked in surprise, you must know that bows and arrows are sharp weapons for killing.

"Hehe, my lord, this special bow and arrow is non-lethal and will not hurt anyone." Great Elder Kapok explained.

"Oh."

Qin Du answered, but still asked with some confusion, "What if the woman who was shot doesn't like that man?" ”

"There is no choice, the woman who is shot must marry the man who shoots the arrow unconditionally." Second Elder Mu Jia said.

"Hehe, isn't this too unfair to women." Qin Duan said with some emotion.

"Actually, most of our Gaoshan women know martial arts, and if you don't like a certain man, you can dodge the arrows he shoots." Elder Kapok explained.

"Oh, what if two men shot a woman at the same time?" Qin Duan couldn't help but ask curiously again.

"It's simple, two men duel, whoever wins, the woman will belong to whomever it is." Elder Mu Jia explained.

In the conversation of several people, time passed quickly, and immediately entered the link of archery to find a woman, Qin Dui as the most honored guest of the Gaoshan clan, the first arrow was shot by Qin Dui, looking at the woman singing and dancing by several flame piles, Qin Dui had a feeling of not knowing where to start.

"My lord, please shoot at this pile of flames, and those dancing by this pile of flames are the most beautiful of the hundred most beautiful women among the unmarried women of our Gaoshan tribe."

Mu Jia pointed to the pile of flames opposite his people and said, in order to let the distinguished guests choose the women they are satisfied with, the Gaoshan people will deliberately concentrate the most beautiful women around a pile of flames, so that the guests can choose better and faster.

"Okay."

Qin Dui didn't have to be polite, he took the bow and arrow and looked at the women dancing by the flame pile, under the light of the flames, although he couldn't see it very clearly, Qin Duan could still see that the women by the flame pile were very beautiful.

"Hmm."

Qin Duan found a familiar figure by the pile of flames, it was the first Gaoshan Clan woman he had seen today, that is, the beautiful female warrior.

A smile appeared on the corner of Qin Dui's mouth, he set up a bow and arrow, and shot at the female warrior, in Qin Dui's opinion, this female warrior was very good, beautiful, and her personality was also very pungent, Qin Dui liked it very much.

That Mu Ya could also feel Qin Duan's gaze, and the bow and arrow he was about to shoot at him, Mu Ya also had a man he liked in the Gaoshan Clan, and he originally said that he would let that man shoot himself this time and be his woman himself.

"Poof~~"

The arrow flew out of the bowstring and landed on Muya's body.

With Mu Ya's martial arts, Mu Ya could completely dodge this arrow, but Mu Ya didn't dare, before today's flame dance, several elders had repeatedly explained that this distinguished guest, no matter who the bow and arrow shot at, no one was allowed to dodge. This is a matter related to the survival of the entire clan, even if she is the granddaughter of the Great Elder, which makes Mu Ya feel like she is dead. (To be continued......)