Chapter 1830: Severing the Xiongnu's Arm, Establishing Da Qian's Might!

"Second Uncle, it was my oversight; I didn't expect this to happen." Gao Yang looked apologetic, then turned to Gao Tianlong and said, "Grandfather, since that is the case, let's not waste them. These ten Western Region beauties can be considered a gift for you."

Gao Tianlong glanced at the Western Region beauties, all of them beautiful and well-proportioned, and couldn't help but feel his tiger body shake. With an embarrassed look, he said, "Grandfather still wants to live a few more years; you should spare me."

Seeing this scene, Gao Yang couldn't help but sigh.

All of this is Heaven's will!

How can Heaven's will be defied?

"Since that's the case, then there's no help for it. The Duke Prefecture has a simple family style, and I, Gao Yang, have always disliked waste. Even a grain of rice at the corner of my mouth, I have to eat clean, let alone this."

"I can only accept them with tears in my eyes."

Gao Yang looked emotional.

Ten Western Region beauties—he didn't know if he could handle it.

But at this moment, Gao Yang suddenly sensed something wrong.

It was the approach of murderous intent, a very subtle change in the aura, and although it wasn't obvious, he captured it clearly.

Gao Tianlong and Gao Linyuan were also acting very strangely, their eyes looking straight behind him.

Thump!

Gao Yang sensed something was wrong and said almost immediately, "Chen Sheng, make arrangements to send them to the Royal No. 1 Club for formal training. Let them learn foot baths and ear cleaning, and take the opportunity to launch exotic-style health care."

"If this were before, I, Gao Yang, would definitely have accepted them, but now I have Wan'er; how could I be like before?"

Gao Yang stood with his hands behind his back, looking emotional.

Clap!

Clap, clap!

At this moment, from behind Gao Yang, came the sound of applause and cheering.

"Gao Qing is worthy of being my Da Qian's number one poisonous strategist; this ability is absolute!"

Wu Zhao looked admiring, completely convinced.

Gao Yang's reaction had almost no hesitation; this was clearly realizing the arrival of Shangguan Wan'er and herself.

Gao Yang turned around and saw Wu Zhao in casual clothes, and beside her, Shangguan Wan'er in green, with a murderous look on her face.

He looked surprised and hurriedly paid his respects, "Gao Yang pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, Wan'er, why are you here?"

Gao Tianlong and Gao Linyuan also hurriedly paid their respects.

Gao Yang had his back to the door and didn't see Wu Zhao and Shangguan Wan'er arrive, but they naturally saw him.

They had expected to see a good show, but they didn't expect Gao Yang to be so cautious and make amends at the first opportunity.

"I was just strolling around and happened to walk near the Duke Prefecture, so I came in to take a look."

As she spoke, Wu Zhao stepped forward with a smile.

Shangguan Wan'er walked past Gao Yang and quietly pinched the soft flesh on Gao Yang's waist.

"Hiss!"

Gao Yang winced in pain and nearly cried out.

This woman Shangguan Wan'er really has a ruthless hand!

Soon,

Gao Yang came to Wu Zhao's side and sat down.

Shangguan Wan'er stood behind Wu Zhao, her beautiful eyes still staring unkindly at Gao Yang.

Wu Zhao broke the silence first, "I am very satisfied with this battle in Hexi. Gao Qing, you have achieved great merit, making me hold my head high, and making my Da Qian hold its head high."

Wu Zhao spoke, first affirming Gao Yang's merit.

Gao Yang echoed, "All of this is Your Majesty's merit! I must never claim credit!"

He knew in his heart that with the army returning in triumph and such a large territory as Hexi, Wu Zhao couldn't possibly have the leisure to stroll outside the city and just happen to stroll to the Duke Prefecture.

She must have something to ask him!

Gao Yang vaguely guessed some of it and waited quietly for Wu Zhao to speak.

Wu Zhao mocked herself, "All of this is Gao Qing's merit; you don't need to be humble in front of me."

"Today I came to the Duke Prefecture because I have something to ask the Chancellor."

Wu Zhao turned to the side and looked at Gao Yang with a serious face.

Gao Yang pretended to be surprised and asked curiously, "I dare ask Your Majesty, what is it?"

Wu Zhao looked straight into Gao Yang's eyes and said word by word, "I want to ask the Chancellor, how do you think Hexi should be handled?!"

This question had troubled Wu Zhao for a long time. Although the officials in the court had submitted many memorials, none of them had satisfied Wu Zhao.

Therefore, not long after the morning court, she personally came to the Duke Prefecture to seek Gao Yang's opinion.

Once these words were spoken, Gao Tianlong also fell into deep thought.

Winning the battle was secondary; post-war handling was the most headache-inducing part.

Especially with such a large territory as Hexi, and with Xiongnu people, Jie people, and others living there, it was even harder to handle.

Gao Tianlong looked at Gao Yang. He knew that this grandson was skilled in poisonous schemes, didn't follow the beaten path, and was also skilled in leading troops.

But this involved governing the country, and it was an extremely tricky type of governing!

Regarding this.

Gao Yang was very calm.

He said to Wu Zhao, "Your Majesty, the land in Hexi is extremely fertile. The Canglan Mountain range is covered with snow all year round, and there is snowmelt runoff running through the Hexi land!"

"And the temperature here is also extremely suitable for farming."

"In my opinion, if this land is not used for farming, it is simply a waste of Heaven's gift! Why doesn't Your Majesty migrate hundreds of thousands of people from Guanzhong, Qingzhou, and Yanmen, as well as criminals and soldiers from all over the world, to go there and farm?" ===== CHAPTER 1832 =====