Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the 19th year of Yong Zhi, during the Qingming Festival, a weary army of a hundred thousand soldiers entered the city of Qiuci amidst a light drizzle. Despite the absence of an official welcome, the local Han citizens cheered for them, contrasting the oppressive past under Hu cavalry. The arrival of the imperial army signified a new era, restoring Han dominance in the Western Regions. As the Governor's office took control, Jia Huan began revitalizing the area, preparing for taxes and commerce. A banquet hosted by Governor Qi brought together officials and merchants, but tensions arose when Jia Huan dismissed a Tiele merchant's flattery, highlighting the complexities of Han-Hu relations.

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