Shanglin Garden, Jianzhang Palace, Night Banquet Palace, colored lanterns and jade, and fur carpets paving the way.

The foreign women in brocade seemed to be used to the atmosphere here, chatting and laughing hand in hand, stepping lightly on the soft cushions.

Either walking alone or in a group, laughing and smiling happily, accompanied by the majestic sound in the palace, stepping into the palace gate.

The night banquet is held once a month, and it is a grand event for these foreign women who can only stay in the special living area of ​​​​Jianzhang Palace on weekdays.

The life in Jianzhang Palace has made them feel a little bored, and the luxurious night banquets and the praises of some handsome waiters during the banquets always made them feel comfortable physically and mentally.

Inside the hall, the fragrance is warm and gentle. Turn left when entering the hall and there is a dressing area. There are Chinese clothes of various ethnic styles that you can try on, and there are also beautiful jewelry that can be worn at the night banquet.

They always keep their status as slaves in mind, and they also know that they will marry some slaves with good conditions. Although it is a bit regretful, they can also enjoy a certain degree of freedom and private space at that time.

And their master, His Highness Prince Dongping, has only one request for them, which is to take good care of their future husbands' lives.

For half a year, they have cut the freshest fruits, eaten the tenderest steaks, drank warm spring water, and slept on silk quilts. Life has become boring, but life here may allow them to reminisce about their lives.

Everything was like a dream. They never thought that they could live such a life after becoming slaves. In other words, they never thought that they could live such a life before becoming slaves.

The originally dry skin became tender, and the rough palms became smooth. I learned how to play musical instruments and was able to write Chinese characters.

It seems that they have been taught something important here: it is good to be a woman. As a woman, you should be gentle, and a well-maintained body will be more likely to be sought after by men.

Moreover, they also learned to make all kinds of exquisite leather goods and fur coats. Whichever man marries them in the future must be that man's good luck.

The soft music echoed in the warm atmosphere of the hall, and hundreds of people were not crowded in the same hall. The hall was luxurious and full of solemnity. His Highness King Dongping had paid a lot for them.

The girls are gracefully dressed, with headdresses, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and gemstones shining with luxurious light. Although these are not theirs, they can try them on at will during the night banquet.

The leather goods and fur coats they usually make can also earn money. If the money is enough, their master, King Dongping of the Han Dynasty, will also allow them to buy the jewelry they like.

Hundreds of young men walked among the women, either teasing or praising them. They were generally tall and strong, wearing either expensive brocade Hanfu or handsome and expensive cold-light battle armor.

There are hundreds of tables in the middle of the hall, with fruit cakes and delicious wines placed on them. But compared to these handsome men with eye-covering masks, more girls in the hall are looking at those sitting behind the tables and chairs at the top.

On the generals and officials.

There are nine steps, with wooden railings on them. The Queen is the majestic Queen. At this time, she does not seem to reject the extravagant and luxurious environment in the palace. Everyone is casual, and the Queen's eyes are mostly curious.

Next to He Lian sat Cai Yan, who was playing the piano, and behind him stood Zhao Zhong, who was smiling.

On one side of the withered wooden table, Liu Cang sat at the bottom, with Zou Jing and Roxana on his left and right.

Out of curiosity, He Lian noticed something strange about some of the Hu girls below. These Hu girls might have adapted to her presence and had begun chatting and laughing with others. He Lian's curious expression showed a slight hint of dissatisfaction.

"King Dongping, my patience is limited. Are you sure you are not preparing these women for your own pleasure? In other words, this is Jianzhang Palace, not your military brothel."

There are singing, dancing and vocal music, and men and women wandering around in the hall. The atmosphere here is not like an Eastern banquet hall, but more of a Western indulgent dance atmosphere. The singing, dancing, vocal music, and acrobatics mixed in with the crowd are refreshing at first sight, but He Lian becomes bored after looking at it for a long time.

"Haha, how could it be possible? These men are all good talkers in the army. Attending the night banquet is a military matter. Anyone who dares to mess around will be subject to military law." Liu Cang said with a smile, and his treatment of He Lian was far less cautious and restrained than in the early years.

"Oh, return the military service? I'm afraid your majesty's extravagant spending was just like this back then. You are not afraid of gossip, but it will be troublesome for Yan'er to run the family in the future." He Lian chuckled and looked at Cai Yan, who was playing the piano at the side.

Liu Cang is no longer what he used to be. Not only did he interact with the great merchants of the Han Dynasty, but he also made great wealth by plundering outside the Great Wall in his early years.

Chen Jun's Yuan family has restored their relationship with Cai Yong. Now Liu Cang, not to mention the various ferocious beasts he has trained, is no longer the kid who can be manipulated casually in terms of worldly connections.

"Your Highness, please don't make fun of the women of the people. Brother Haoxuan has a far-reaching plan. He must not be fooling around." Cai Yanqin kept sounding clear, and replied to He Lian with a smile.

"Haha, it's nothing profound, just give it a try." Liu Cang said with a smile.

"With these women, can you really make those slaves willing to die for you?" He Lian asked, ignoring the eye contact between Liu Cang and Cai Yan.

"No, I am not dying for someone, and someone doesn't need their death."

"Although they are slaves, they should have a life worth pursuing. He only provides them with job opportunities, and these women only allow those with good character to get married and start a family." Liu Cang shook his head.

"Most of my subordinates are brave soldiers, and the slaves in Funiu Mountain have no contact with the outside world. We in Han Dynasty will not imprison slaves here, but we must give them some hope of human relations."

"As for these women, hehe, do you know what is the best way to break a man's ridge?" Liu Cang asked with a smile, He Lian frowned and did not answer, and Liu Cang was not prepared to continue the conversation.

"The soldiers who broke the family are ruthless, and the slaves who marry are good. I heard that King Dongping set up a market, restaurant, wine shop, brothel, and gambling house for slaves in Funiu Mountain. The capital was quite a lot." He Lian died after his death.

Zhao Zhong chuckled and said.

"I just want long-term stability. As for the market, the area around Sanshanguan is less popular. Except for the gambling house, which is prohibited, soldiers and generals can also play in their spare time. I give money to slaves to make their lives more convenient."

." Liu Cang glanced at Zhao Zhong and said calmly.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "I heard that King Dongping made comments about Jia Zhongcheng as a poisonous person. As an old slave, I think King Dongping said this conveniently, haha..." Zhao Zhong chuckled.

, Jia Xu, who originally looked at the woman in the palace, withdrew his gaze.

"Changshi Zhao, you have heard too much." Liu Cang glanced at Zhao Zhong coldly.

"You..." Zhao Zhong glared and spoke, but was interrupted by He Lian.

"Okay, don't provoke him. With him, Zhang Rang's face is more useful than mine. If he gets into trouble with you, I won't be able to protect you." He Lian looked at Liu Cang, eyes wide.

Don't take it seriously.

"Your Highness has said it. How dare Cang disrespect His Highness?" Liu Cang clasped his fists at He Lian and looked serious.

"I don't care how you train your slaves, but these Hu girls are used to luxury. Their fallacies and heresies are troublesome. If a good girl is misled by them, wouldn't it be a joke." He looked at the Hu girls in the palace again.

He Lian frowned and said.

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"Since they are slaves, I shall restrain them from taking even one step out of Funiu Mountain. As for the character of Han women, the Queen is the mother of the world. Haha, this is the business of Her Highness the Queen." Liu Cang chuckled, and He Lian rarely rolled his eyes.

Liu Cang didn't care about the slaves' eating, drinking, and diarrhea, and allowed them to work and be paid. Apart from the fact that they had to return to the slave camp, he gave them the greatest autonomy and freedom.

Slaves have a good mentality and high work efficiency. Liu Cang can worry less, and his people can do more reclamation and participate in more technical work.

Moreover, there were some slaves who were good at raising animals. Liu Cang also deliberately increased his efforts in digging coal and mining in the Funiu Mountains. If the slaves were not given more places to consume, could they still be allowed to live frugally and save money to buy cattle and sheep for private use?

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As for the Hu Nu in the night banquet, the value of their role cannot be expressed in words. Liu Cang only raised this group of these Hu Nu. This group was enough, and it would always have some influence on other slave families.

As for simply squeezing? The work efficiency is low, and it would be troublesome to kill them if trouble occurs. Nowadays, the big men do not advocate slave grabbing. After killing them all, it is even more troublesome to buy and capture them again.

Let these slaves deal with it first, and then gradually replace these slaves when there are enough manpower, adequate labor and animals, and complete machinery and equipment.

Anyway, it will be limited to Funiu Mountain for the time being. Then the traces of these slaves will be wiped away and everything will return to normal. It is better for the Han people to take care of themselves.

As for whether to bury these slaves, throw them back to their hometown, or continue to use them, it depends on the situation.

He Lian didn't care what happened to the slaves in Liu Cang's family, she was more concerned about Liu Cang's attitude towards the Prince Association. He Lian was insinuating, and Liu Cang was lazy to deal with it.

In the end, Liu Cang rejected He Lian's request to transfer elite troops from the army to the palace, and also showed that he had no time to interact with the prince Xie.

After weighing the gains and losses, He Lian said that the He family might cooperate with Liu Cang on meat shipments, but she also wanted to purchase new paper in bulk. The He family would not invade the gold market, but Nan City could monopolize it.

Liu Cang fully agreed to this, and asked the He family to discuss the paper matter with the Yuan family of Chen County, and everyone stopped talking about business for a moment.

Jia Xu selected dozens of Hu women from his observation as the next batch of marriage targets, and hundreds of Hu women, and Li Cang planned to marry them all within this year.

As for the slaves who have not married a wife? Save more money, there will always be a wife, and you will never treat your own slaves badly. If you work hard, starting a family will not be a problem.

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