The emperor faked his death? Never mind, I will ascend the throne directly!

Inside the tent, the atmosphere was lively, and the firelight illuminated everyone's excited faces.

The fat of the roasted whole lamb sizzles and the aroma fills the air, tempting everyone's taste buds.

The leaders of the Northern Territory were all dressed in animal skins, looking bold and rugged, with calls for drinking coming one after another.

"Your Majesty, I offer you a toast! May the Great Qian Empire remain strong forever!"

Tuoba Hong raised a full bowl of liquor and toasted Li Chengfeng heroically.

Li Chengfeng didn't hesitate and took the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp. A hint of spicy wine aroma exploded in his throat, and he laughed out loud.

"Good! Chief Tuoba is so straightforward! I also wish prosperity to all the tribes in the Northern Territory!"

"Your Majesty is generous!"

The leader of Kucha also came forward and handed over a bowl of wine. "I have heard that the wine culture of the Central Plains is extensive and profound. Today I would like to learn from Your Majesty."

"My drinking capacity is not good enough to show off in front of you leaders."

"Today I will risk my life to accompany you, gentlemen, and I will not leave until we are drunk!"

Li Chengfeng took the wine bowl and clinked glasses with him.

For a while, the tent was filled with clinking glasses and laughter.

Li Chengfeng toasted and chatted with these Northern Territory leaders, as if they were old friends.

While he was treating them as brothers, he was quietly inquiring about the situation in the northern border.

"Chief Murong, I heard that the Xianbei are good at raising horses. Could you please give me a few good horses?"

Li Chengfeng asked seemingly casually.

Murong Xiong quickly responded, "It is my honor that Your Majesty likes it!"

"When Your Majesty returns to the capital, I will select a few of the best horses and personally deliver them to the palace!"

Li Chengfeng nodded with satisfaction, then turned to another leader and talked about the mineral resources in the Northern Territory.

During the meal, Li Chengfeng caught a glimpse of Xiao Liuzi standing aside bored, constantly picking at the corner of his clothes with his fingers.

He knew that this boy was used to staying in the palace and could not stand such a rough occasion.

He quietly waved to Xiao Liuzi, and Xiao Liuzi immediately ran over happily.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Xiao Liuzi asked in a low voice.

Li Chengfeng leaned close to his ear and whispered, "I don't think you can stay here any longer. Why don't you go out for a walk and relax?"

When Xiao Liuzi heard this, his eyes lit up, but he hesitated: "But, I have to serve His Majesty..."

Li Chengfeng waved his hand: "I have them here to serve me, you don't have to worry. Go ahead, just don't run too far."

Little Liuzi was overjoyed and quickly thanked the emperor: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! I will go right away!"

After saying that, he ran out of the tent.

Little Liuzi hummed a little tune all the way and left the tent in a good mood.

In this bitter and cold land of the northern border, there is nothing but yellow sand all over the sky and a group of burly and rough men. He really doesn't have many acquaintances.

After much thought, I think General He Sheng, who loves drinking and playing finger-guessing games in the military camp, is more compatible with me.

The guard saw Little Liu and greeted him with a smile: "Hey, why are you here, Eunuch Liu?"

"I'm here to see General He." Xiao Liuzi replied.

The guard responded and hurried in to report.

It's very lively here at He Sheng.

The tent was filled with the aroma of meat and wine jars were piled up like small mountains.

He was shirtless, playing finger-guessing games with his adjutant, shouting and yelling so loudly that the tent seemed to be about to be blown away.

"Six six six, you lost again! Drink it!"

He Sheng won this round and patted his adjutant's shoulder proudly. The adjutant made a bitter face and picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

When He Sheng saw Xiao Liuzi, he immediately asked him to sit down and handed him a piece of lamb leg. "Try it! This is authentic roasted lamb leg from the Northern Territory. It's fat but not greasy, and very fragrant!"

"Hmm! It smells so good! Commander He is living a very comfortable life!"

Xiao Liuzi was not polite and took the lamb leg and took a bite. It was greasy and fragrant.

"That's right! Following His Majesty, how could I possibly treat my brothers unfairly?"

He Sheng laughed heartily and poured another bowl of wine for Xiao Liuzi, "Come on, let's go!"

Little Liuzi tilted his head back, drank the bowl of wine, wiped his mouth and said, "Commander He, let me tell you, I was really scared in His Majesty's tent today!"

"Those tribal leaders all look like bears, twice as big as Your Majesty. I'm really worried they'll eat Your Majesty if they get into a disagreement!"

After hearing this, He Sheng couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Just those embroidered pillows?"

"Looks good but no use! I can knock down both of them with just one finger!"

"You are just curious because you are not familiar with anything! Don't worry, Your Majesty is safe with me here!"

"Well, that's what I said, but I'm still worried!"

"That Tuoba Hong looks like someone you don't want to mess with. He has a wolf-like gaze, staring at Your Majesty. It makes me feel cold!"

Xiao Liuzi said with lingering fear.

He Sheng took another sip of wine and said disdainfully, "Tuoba Hong?"

"I know this man, the leader of the Wuhuan tribe. He has a lot of territory under his control, and his sheep are also fat."

"The tributes presented to His Majesty every year all look good, but in reality, their quality is poor."

"That old fellow is just relying on his numbers. If we really fight, he might not be my match!"

"in those days……"

He Sheng was about to brag about his glorious deeds when he was interrupted by Xiao Liuzi.

"Hey, hey, hey, Commander He, please stop bragging!"

"I'm starving, please serve some real food!"

Little Liuzi stared at the wine and meat on the table, his mouth almost watering.

In front of His Majesty, he had to maintain his composure at all times, not even daring to breathe, let alone eat.

"Okay! Come on, serve the food!"

He Sheng gave an order, and soon the table was filled with all kinds of grilled meat, stewed meat, and stir-fried dishes.

Xiao Liuzi didn't hesitate and picked up the chopsticks to eat voraciously.

"Eat slowly, no one will compete with you!"

He Sheng couldn't help laughing when he saw Xiao Liuzi looking like a starving ghost.

The two of them ate and chatted, talking about everything from major events in the court to gossip in the military camp, and then to their own embarrassing moments. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Xiao Liuzi was already a little tipsy.

He looked at He Sheng and suddenly remembered something: "General He, you said that His Majesty came to the Northern Territory this time just to meet these people, drink some wine and eat some meat."

"What else could it be for? Isn't it to appease those barbarians?"

"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and your foundation is unstable. Naturally, you must first stabilize the situation on the border."

He Sheng put down his wine bowl and said it without thinking too much.

Xiao Liuzi nodded, thinking that what He Sheng said made sense.

But it shouldn't stop there.

Although Emperor Daqian would meet with leaders of various ethnic groups in Shengjing every year, they would only briefly exchange information on the situation.

It can also be understood as a disguised report, which allows the emperor to clearly understand the specific situation in the Northern Territory.

However, this time, His Majesty brought not only his personal soldiers, but also jewels, food and many supplies from the palace.

It's just simple communication, so there shouldn't be any need for these.

"General He, do you think this has something to do with the King of Northern Frontier?"

Xiao Liuzi asked tentatively.

"I just heard from the tribal leaders that foreign tribes have been frequently invading the borders of various tribes recently, and the King of Northern Frontier didn't come this time..."