I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

In late February, beneath the Great Wall, soldiers at the Juzhu garrison, neglected for years, eagerly anticipated the arrival of a caravan. Zhao Ruyi, a garrison officer, hoped to extract some profit from the merchants, who were often powerful nobles. When a young nobleman claimed to be a merchant from Chang'an, Zhao Ruyi was skeptical but allowed him to enter after receiving a gold bribe. The nobleman expressed excitement over the fortress but noted its lack of proper defensive facilities, which could lead to severe consequences if inspected. This highlighted the neglect of the military and the disparity between the soldiers' needs and the lavish lifestyles of the nobility.

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