"My daughter."
Xiong Chengde sat in the pavilion and looked at his unhappy daughter. A trace of unconcealable guilt appeared on his face, as well as a bit of bitter sorrow.
He shook his head and said helplessly,
"It's been hard on you."
"I know you don't like going to the northwest grasslands, and you don't like that tribal leader, but I have no choice. The situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty is very unstable. That eunuch destroyed the entire Southern Army and Zhennan Palace. He's a capable guy. Our Guanlong must be a thorn in his side."
"The people from the East Faction Guards are already here. This is a sign that he's ready to take action. He must be preparing."
"For the Xiong family, for the people of Guanlong, and for the Great Zhou Dynasty to not start a war, we can only do this. We have to completely link the nomadic tribes in the northwest with us."
"In this way, he won't dare to do anything. Because once something happens, there will be chaos here, and the northwest will become a place of war. The Great Zhou Dynasty can't afford this kind of chaos."
Xiong Chengde said slowly. There was an unconcealable solemnity in his tone, as well as a hint of depression.
This was the way Xiong Chengde thought of to deal with the East Faction Guards.
Originally, he didn't need to sacrifice his daughter. He still had a son. However, his son suddenly died a few months ago. It was obvious that his son's death was related to the East Faction Guards.
However, Xiong Chengde didn't have the time or energy to find trouble with the East Faction Guards.
Even when the East Faction Guards and the Southern Army in Dianzhou were confronting each other, he couldn't take advantage of the chaos on both sides to reap the benefits.
Because Xiong Chengde still had his own matters to attend to.
There were some things he had to deal with.
That was the nomadic tribes in the northwest grasslands.
Over the years, the relationship between the two sides had been very strong. However, suddenly, the old leader of the nomadic tribes died.
He died.
The new leader was relatively young and hadn't been recognized by the entire tribe. Therefore, he needed someone to help him. Otherwise, the nomadic tribes would fall into chaos.
They would completely split apart.
This was something Xiong Chengde wouldn't allow.
Xiong Chengde had been managing the nomadic tribes in the northwest for many years. The relationship between the two sides was quite strong. Xiong Chengde planned to use the strength of the nomadic tribes in the northwest and the Guanlong Army to start a rebellion.
However, if the nomadic tribes in the northwest were to split and become chaotic, it would mean that Xiong Chengde's decades of planning would be ruined.
Therefore, his top priority was to continue to unite the nomadic tribes and then stabilize the status of the tribes he supported.
As a result, he missed the best chance to deal with the East Faction Guards. When the East Faction Guards and the South Faction Guards were fighting, Xiong Chengde was leading the Guanlong Guards to help the nomadic tribes quell the rebellion.
Now, the nomads had completely stabilized. The tribe that Xiong Chengde had supported and secretly controlled had also completely settled the entire tribe and most of the tribes on the grassland.
In order to better control this puppet, Xiong Chengde wanted to marry his daughter to it. Then, through his daughter, he could control the tribe and the entire nomadic tribe.
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"Father, don't say anymore. I understand."
Xiong Dai didn't look at Xiong Chengde. Instead, she looked at the flowers and plants outside the pavilion. These flowers and plants had accompanied Xiong Dai since she was a child.
They were kind to her.
She sighed softly and said in a low voice,
"I'll listen to your arrangement and marry Hudu."
Hudu was the current leader of the nomadic tribes in the northwest. He was the young leader Xiong Chengde had just supported and the man Xiong Dai was about to marry.
Xiong Dai had been by Xiong Chengde's side all these years. She helped him deal with the affairs of the imperial court, the Guanlong Army, and the grassland.
She clearly knew her father's plan. Now that the Guanlong Army was completely under his control, the nomadic tribes were also under his control. As long as she married Hudu, it would be completely stable.
With her own means, it was easy to control Hudu. Through Hudu, she could control the entire nomadic tribe's' 'army. Then, her father's plan would be completely completed.
He would be able to mobilize his troops at any time.
Compared to the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Great Zhou Dynasty was only left with the Qinzhou Army. Moreover, the eastern coastal area was not particularly stable, and the Dian Province was also very chaotic.
Comparing the two, the Guanlong Army had an absolute advantage. As long as she married, they would be able to unify the grassland and completely crush the Qinzhou Army.
At that time, they would be able to find an excuse to mobilize their troops.
Victory was very simple.
In the distant past, the Xiong Family would sit on the throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The entire world, including the territory of the nomadic tribes in the northwest, would belong to the Xiong Family.
This was her father's lifelong dream and all his persistence.
To restore the Great Wei.
The true identity of her father, herself, and the entire Xiong Family was the royal family of the previous dynasty, the Great Wei Dynasty.
Hundreds of years ago, the Great Wei Dynasty was destroyed by the Great Zhou Dynasty. The ancestors of the Xiong Family expended a lot of energy and manpower to finally leave a part of their bloodline and bring it out.
From then on, the Xiong Family began the process of working hard to restore the dynasty.
Hundreds of years had passed, and the Xiong Family had followed the rise and fall of the Great Zhou Dynasty. They had been secretly watching and preparing. In this generation, they finally found an opportunity.
A perfect opportunity.
Although the previous Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was a man of great talent, his health was not good.
He had died at a young age.
He had left behind a child who was crying piteously for food.
The young Emperor did not know anything and did not know anything. Xiong Chengde and the Xiong Family had become one of the Grand Secretaries.
They held great power in their hands.
The Xiong Family naturally would not miss such a good opportunity. After decades, they had finally prepared everything and were about to succeed.
In the end, the leader of the Xiongnu Tribe had suddenly died.
This had caused a slight setback in Xiong Chengde's plan.
However, this setback would be resolved soon. As long as she successfully married Hudu and became the wife of the leader of the tribe, she would help Hudu quickly unify the grassland.
At that time, her father could lead the Guanlong Army and the grassland cavalry into the Central Plains, into Chang 'an City, and kill the Emperor and nobles of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Then, he would take over the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Everything was in front of her.
Xiong Dai could not be willful, nor could she let her father down. She had to marry him and control the man called Hudu. This was her mission, as well as her mission and responsibility for the Xiong Family.
"It's been hard on you, daughter."
Xiong Chengde looked at his daughter and felt his heart ache. He sighed softly, and then a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes as he said in a low voice, "Daughter, don't worry.
"Daughter, don't worry. Once our plan is complete, I will become the emperor of this world and you will be the future empress. After a hundred years, no one will be able to inherit this world. You will be the empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"Including the Great Zhou Dynasty and the previous dynasty, you will be the first Empress in thousands of years. First in the world!"
"Glory, splendor, wealth, and power over life and death will all fall into your hands. You will enjoy things that you have never enjoyed before!"
At this point, an unconcealable glimmer of light flashed in Xiong Chengde's eyes.
It was anticipation, excitement, and incomparable devastation.
Becoming the Emperor was everyone's dream. Moreover, it was unimaginable that his daughter could become the first Empress of this world.
When that time came, whether it was him or his daughter, their names would go down in history and be known by the world.
"Master, Young Lady, the Huyan Tribe's diplomatic group is here."
Just as Xiong Chengde and Xiong Dai were discussing, a low and respectful voice came from outside the door. Both of them raised their heads and looked outside.
They saw a middle-aged man with a thin body and a beard. His face was a little broad, and there was some grassland red on his face that had been blown by the wind. He was led by a maid from the Xiong Family to the door.
This person was Hudu's uncle.
His name was Morton.
He had come to the Xiong Family many times.
Previously, when Hudu's father was still alive and was able to suppress the entire grassland tribe, Morton was responsible for transmitting information between the Xiong Family and the grassland.
He spoke fluent Chinese. If he mixed in with a crowd, almost no one could tell whether he was a Han or a nomad of the grassland. It was said that his mother was a Han.
Over the years, he had been a person who specialized in communicating between the Xiong Family and the grassland. He was also a middleman for the Xiong Family to control the grassland nomads.
His role was very important.
Therefore, Xiong Chengde also attached great importance to him and had always trusted him. Therefore, this person could almost come directly to the Xiong Family's mansion without any notice.
He could even come to the backyard of Xiong Chengde and Xiong Dai's mansion without any notice.
This was his power in the Xiong Family.
"Come in."
Xiong Chengde and Xiong Dai looked at each other and seemed to understand each other's expressions. Then, Xiong Dai got up and left the place. She walked along the forest in full bloom and walked into the depths of the backyard.
She was about to marry the Hun Tribe of the grassland tribe. At this time, she could not meet the people of the grassland. Therefore, she had to leave. Moreover, she did not want to see this person, so she left.
Anyway, this person came for nothing more than some wedding matters. She already knew about it.
There was no need to listen to it between the two of them again.
It was better to practice martial arts.
Soon, Morton said goodbye to the maid and walked in from outside.
He arrived at the pavilion and waved his sleeves forcefully. Then, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed twice to Xiong Chengde. His face was filled with deep respect and a bit of piety as he said, "Thank you.
"Greetings, Xiong Xiangguo."
Morton had been with the Xiong Family all these years, and he was supported by Xiong Chengde.
Without the Xiong Family and the secret support of Xiong City, Morton would be nothing in the grassland. He would be a useless person.
His nephew, his younger brother, and his family and tribe would not be able to establish such a huge force in the grassland and control the entire grassland.
All of this, their glory, strength, and status were brought to them by the Xiong Family and Xiong Chengde.
Therefore, Morton really admired and was loyal to Xiong Chengde.
At least at this stage, it was like this.
After all, Xiong Chengde still wanted to marry the daughter of the Xiong Family, the only Xiong Dai, to the Morton Family.
This was a huge support for them.
It could even be said to be generous.
Morton kowtowed to Xiong Chengde. He was so respectful and humble, and it was also from the bottom of his heart.
He hoped that Guan Long and the Northwest Grassland could continue to develop like this. It was very beneficial to both sides, especially to the grassland. After years of trade with Guan Long, the economy of the grassland had improved a lot.
There had not been a large-scale starvation or freezing of people for several years.
This was a very good start.
Morton sincerely hoped that it could continue so that the people of the grassland could live a better life. They could live a life of ample food and clothing, and live and work in peace like the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Get up."
Xiong Chengde wasn't surprised by Morton's actions.
After all, for so many years, Morton was really cultivated by himself. He had completely become Xiong Chengde's right-hand man, and he was truly loyal to him.
Xiong Chengde did not have to guard against such a person.
He smiled and said, "Sit down.
I know what you want to talk to me about. I also want to talk to you about these things. Prince will be here soon, and there are still many things that have not been dealt with. "
"Thank you, sir!"
Morton bowed slightly, then stood up and sat opposite Xiong Chengde.
Soon, a servant girl from the Xiong family came over and served them some hot tea. Then, the two of them began to discuss the details of the wedding.
…
At the same time.
In a relay station somewhere in Taiyuan City.
The sun was shining brightly, and there was not a trace of cloud in the sky. It was all blue, and it looked very spacious and magnificent, like a canvas dyed with exquisite ink.
At this moment.
In the relay station, there were also some soldiers from the Eastern Palace, who were busy dealing with a lot of news.
Li Wuyou's figure appeared out of thin air, and landed in front of an Eastern Palace Qianhu who was in charge of everything here. Then, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Greetings, Superintendent!"
The Qianhu was shocked. He hurriedly knelt on the ground, and then kowtowed deeply to Li Wuyou.
"Tell me about the news you have found out recently."
"I want to hear!"
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