Watt hesitated, but then said, "My lord, to be honest, I don't think our people will rest on this matter. Although the Juli people have a certain degree of independence, they have long been integrated with our Huns, in fact, they are a branch of our Huns, and our ancestors are also the same. If you take them in, I don't think our relations will deteriorate immediately, and I don't dare to predict whether there will be war or other consequences. ”

It can be seen that Watt is also very difficult, one is the place where he studies and lives, and the other is his mother's family, and his blood is thicker than water, he also understands this truth, but he also knows that with the current situation of the Hun people, it is really impossible to withstand too much wind and waves. He really didn't want to see the two sides fighting each other because of this matter, or even leading to war.

However, he also knew that this matter was related to Qin Dui's reputation in the entire Northwest Region, and Qin Dui was bound to win it, and it was really difficult to reconcile the contradictions between the two sides.

"Watt, you also know that I don't want to get into trouble with you Huns over this matter, but you also know that this matter means a lot to me. You said that the war was guided, I think that is not enough, after all, it is the most important thing for the Huns to recuperate now, and your enemy is not us. My concern is that our economic ties will be affected, which would have been beneficial to both sides, but if some irrational people in your clan incite your leaders to do something unwise, I think it will cause unnecessary damage to both of us. ”

Qin Duan knew that if he wanted to seek the understanding of the Hun people, he must at least let Watt understand his actions, otherwise without Watt's help, I am afraid it would be difficult to achieve his goal, and that's it, the outcome of the matter is still unknown.

Watt didn't open his mouth, he knew that what Qin Duan said was the truth. Since the Northwest County made a secret agreement with the Huns. The economic exchanges between the two sides developed rapidly, and through the northern trade route, a large number of caravans flowed between the eastern and western continents, and the Huns obtained considerable customs revenues. This was a considerable financial support for the battered Huns.

The nomads in the Tengger steppe have never been able to get rid of their dependence on God, and the products of nature, such as drought, cold snaps, and snowstorms, have always been a shadow for them. It is not impossible for a nation to be annexed and wiped out by other nations if it does not have considerable materials and funds for war preparedness, so the rulers of every tribe and tribe will keep considerable materials and funds for emergency use.

After the defeat of the Hun people and the Chidi people, they compensated a considerable amount of money and slaves, and lost their troops in the battle of Qin Du, and there were signs of internal instability, but fortunately they reached a mutual understanding agreement with Qin Duan. Only then did he take a breath and stabilize his position. At this time, it is difficult to predict what the attitude of the neighbors around them who are already suspicious or even fall into trouble will be if they have a bad relationship because of this matter.

But just ignore this matter, let alone the clansmen, even if it is difficult for them to accept, where can they talk about convincing them. And it will also have quite strict consequences, and it is inevitable that there will be no crowd to follow suit, which is also an unacceptable disaster.

Seeing Watt's countenance, there was also a look of pain and struggle. Qin Duan knew that his heart was also beginning to wander, and the world was like this. His own interests are based on the pain of others, and Qin Du can only say sorry in his heart.

"However, I don't want to lose the Hun as an ally because of this, and I think we can find a solution that is acceptable to both sides." Qin Duan also knew that things couldn't be pushed too hard, otherwise things would be reversed, and the gains would outweigh the losses.

"Oh?" Watt looked up in surprise. Could it be that Lord Qin Duan would be kind?

"I can compensate you in other ways, and I think I will only give you a final reply after consulting with others. You are a wise young man, and you said that the Huns might be my best allies or subordinates, I remember that sentence very well. I don't want this sentence to fail. Trust me, we'll find a result that both parties are happy with. ”

Qin Du stood up and patted Watt, who was a little depressed, "I hope you can go back with my messenger, who will have a final discussion on this matter with those in power in your clan." ”

The conversation with Kapok took place in a different atmosphere. When Kapok stepped into Qin Dui's study, Qin Dui was intently looking at the detailed topographical map of the Grand Duchy of Loulan.

"Mr. Kapok, it's been a long time, look at your appearance, you are getting younger and younger." Qin Du saw Kapok walking into his room, and hurriedly greeted him, holding Kapok's hands affectionately and said.

"Adults are really joking, we old men, we are getting older day by day, it seems that we should wait another two years to have a peaceful meal." Kapok was also very moved by Qin Duan's enthusiasm.

"Hey, people say that Lao Ji is a long way, and his ambition is thousands of miles, not to mention that you are not old, why, do you really want to enjoy Qingfu? The construction of Heping Town has just begun, and the happy life of Gaoyue people still needs more efforts. Qin Du laughed and teased him.

As soon as he heard Qin Duan talk about his work and the life of his clan, a smile immediately appeared on Kapok's face, "Then thank you for your care, if it weren't for your care, how could our Gaoyue people's lives have changed so much in just two years." ”

"It's serious, it's serious, I'm just doing what I should do as a parent official, and it's your hard-working clansmen who really contribute." Qin Duan waved his hand modestly and excused himself.

"Adults don't have to be modest, we Gaoyue people have always been the grace of dripping water, we should repay with a spring, what adults do for our Gaoyue people, we Gaoyue people always remember it, never dare to forget." Kapok replied solemnly with a solemn face.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about these things that have passed, how about it, how is the work now, are there any difficulties?" Qin Duan asked casually.

"It's okay, the construction of Heping Town is basically on the right track, and the people of the clan are also coming down to live in the mountains one after another, and the situation in other towns is similar, and the prospects are generally bright. It's just that there are too few knowledgeable and literate people in our clan, and it is really difficult to quickly accept the changes in the outside world. Kapok also talked about his work and the problem of his family's existence.

"Well, this is not a problem that can be solved in the short term, and it takes long-term education and the improvement of the whole group to change. You can ask Mu Ziqi to pay more attention to the education construction in the western and southern parts of Northwest County, and I will take the time to talk to him. ”

"In addition, I think we can select some young people from your clan who have a good foundation and strong acceptance ability, and let the county cultural, educational, and health department give some additional places to study at Northwest University and Northwest Military Academy, and work directly in government agencies and the military after graduation, so as to gradually improve their qualifications." Qin Du nodded, thought for a moment and made arrangements.

"Then thank you for your trouble."

Kapok also knows that the current Northwest University and the Northwest Military Academy are not open to the outside world due to the limited scale, and only accept training from government personnel and military personnel, Qin Dui said this is obviously to take special care of the Gaoyue people, and now the population of the Northwest is composed of a large number of immigrants and many ethnic groups, it is inevitable that no one will say that Qin Duan is biased.

Qin Duan also seemed to see Kapok's concerns, and said with a smile: "You don't have to worry too much, I think I still have this privilege as a festival envoy, not to mention that Gao Yue people have also made great contributions to me." I think even if someone wants to say something, I'm afraid it's hard to say. ”

Kapok didn't say anything anymore, just nodded silently.

"How many Gaoyue people are there in the northwest now?" Qin Duan abruptly asked such a question. (To be continued......)