HCB Chapter 216 Northwest Desolation
Chapter 216 Northwest Desolation
"Sister Mu, Sister Mu!" Jiang Li called out several times and gently shook Murong Xue's arm, finally waking her up from her deep thoughts. Murong Xue blinked as if she had just woken up from a dream, and her eyes gradually became clear again.
"What's wrong? Xiao Li'er." Murong Xue looked at Jiang Li with a concerned look on her face and asked softly.
"Sister Mu, you were in a daze just now. What were you thinking about? You were thinking so intently." Jiang Li tilted his head curiously, his big eyes blinking like two bright gems.
Murong Xue sighed softly and said slowly: "Actually, there is nothing particularly important. I'm just thinking about what to bring back for my soldiers when I return to the northwest in ten days. Before I came to the capital, they joked with me that the northwest was too desolate and they wanted to taste the delicious food in the capital." At this point, Murong Xue couldn't help but smile warmly, as if she saw again the expectant expressions of those generals who fought side by side with her and were as close as brothers.
At this moment, Murong Xue's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the scene when she left the northwest. Those battle-hardened generals surrounded her, talking about their yearning and curiosity for the food in the capital, and those respected elders and uncles earnestly told her to take good care of herself and return safely. These words brushed through her heart like a spring breeze, making her feel warm and responsible.
"Is the Northwest really so desolate? Is it really endless?" Jiang Li was very curious.
"The vast northwest land is a desolate scene. The howling winds raise the yellow sand all over the sky, as if to bury the whole world. The scorching sun scorches the earth, making the already dry land even drier and cracked, as if it will break at any time.
The mountains in the distance also look particularly desolate. Without the embellishment of green trees, there are only bare rocks standing there abruptly.
The desolation of the northwest makes people feel the ruthlessness and cruelty of nature. However, it is in such an environment that people also show their tenacious vitality and indomitable spirit. They strive to survive in this desolate land, fight against the harsh natural environment, and create a world of their own. "
"Is the Western Xia Kingdom also like this?" After listening to Murong Xue's description, Jiang Li frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his eyes, and then asked.
Murong Xue nodded slightly and answered with a serious expression: "The Western Xia Kingdom is different. It was built on a vast oasis, and the natural environment is slightly better than other places. However, other weak countries cannot be compared with the Western Xia royal family. Most of them can only rely on Western Xia for survival and development."
Jiang Li was even more confused after hearing this, and couldn't help asking, "Since Xixia already occupies such a favorable geographical location and has relatively good resource conditions, why do they repeatedly invade our borders? This is really puzzling."
Murong Xue sighed softly and explained patiently: "Although the Xixia royal family is located in an oasis, due to the limitations of the local ecological environment and the influence of factors such as population growth, the materials in the country are still relatively scarce. Especially for ordinary people, it is often difficult to meet their daily necessities. Therefore, in order to obtain more materials to maintain their livelihoods, Xixia will continue to invade neighboring countries, attempting to plunder wealth and resources from other countries."
Jiang Li nodded in sudden realization, indicating that he understood the reason.
"So what are you going to bring back to the Northwest? How about we go out early today and buy more? Count me in, too. I have to buy some delicious food for the soldiers in the Northwest. Let me tell you, I'm super rich!" Jiang Li blinked her big watery eyes and said innocently.
Murong Xue couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard this: "Oh, I see, you don't really want to buy things for the soldiers, you just want to take the opportunity to go out and have fun!"
Hearing this, Jiang Li's face instantly turned red. She quickly shook Murong Xue's arm and said coquettishly: "Oh, Sister Mu, please don't tell this to me! I beg you..."
Seeing her like this, Murong Xue's heart softened. She smiled and patted Jiang Li's hand and said, "Okay, okay, I got it, little girl. We'll go talk to Madam later."
"Really? That's great! It's absolutely amazing! Chuntao, Chuntao - come here quickly! Go and get some banknotes." Jiang Li excitedly shouted to Chuntao who was waiting on the side.
"Yes, Miss." Chun Tao responded, then turned around and walked quickly into the inner room. After a while, she opened an exquisite box, took out a thick stack of silver bills, and then carefully handed it to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li was very happy after getting the banknote. She turned to Shi Liu and Chun Tao beside her and announced loudly: "Haha, Shi Liu, Chun Tao, I'm in a good mood today. I want to take you two out to eat and drink delicious food!" Before she finished speaking, she couldn't wait to pull Murong Xue up and ran towards the yard where Xie Lan was like a gust of wind.