"Yes, yes." Datong blindly took down a book from the bookshelf beside his pillow. It was the map of the current dynasty, as well as the borders of neighboring countries and the border demarcation.
"This is exactly what I need." Haitang looked through it carefully under the candle.
"What is the lady looking for?" Datong asked.
"Looking at the map, there are more than a dozen countries, large and small, that border the current dynasty in all directions." Haitang counted.
"Yes, and there is a huge difference in strength, so they pay tribute every year, and the two dynasties are safe and sound." Datong said, "The relatively stronger country is the Western Region Kingdom."
Datong pointed to the west location on the map.
The Western Region Country, isn’t that the origin of the Western Region Purple Lotus?
Seeing the Xiyu Kingdom, Haitang and Datong both paused because they thought of Tian Tian.
"She's fine, don't worry." Haitang said.
Datong nodded, feeling guilty. It was because he, as a father, failed to take good care of the two of them. The house they made now didn't feel like a home, and the wife and children were separated...
"During the war, everyone looked forward to peace. Now during the peace time, I am probably the only one looking forward to the war..." Datong said, "But this war can't be fought."
Haitang was silent and looked at the situation map at that time for a long time. It should be said that he studied it carefully for a long time.
"The territory of the Western Regions is sparse, so it may not mean that we are young," Haitang said.
"It's just that most of the Western Region Kingdom is desert. No cultivation can be done there, and the number of people is very small. The vast territory can only be seen on the map, and few people go to the desert." Datong replied.
"I heard from the young prince that the Western Region Kingdom is coming to pay tribute recently. It's Qiu Gong. And the prince of the Western Region Kingdom is coming to pay tribute in person!" Datong said.
"Pay tribute..." Haitang's eyes lit up. She was worried that she wouldn't have a chance, but this time the real opportunity came! She couldn't help but feel happy.
"Why are you so happy when you heard that the prince of the Western Regions is here?" Datong asked.
"Silly champion, where are you thinking? I want to use this autumn tribute to meet the saint." Haitang said.
"Sage? That emperor is not a foolish king, but I don't think he is a wise king either. Madam, I don't want you to take risks." Datong became nervous.
"Datong, I want to stay with you for the rest of my life, with white hair and red clothes, so some risks are worth taking, otherwise we really have no chance. Seeing that the wedding of the princess and you is coming soon, I must rush here
Let’s get these done before.” Haitang said calmly.
"Done?" Datong didn't understand the meaning of these two words.
"It's just to settle things and get everything back on track." Haitang explained.
Then Haitang and Datong briefly discussed the plan. The most indispensable person in this plan is Zi Lu, and everything depends on his help!
Haitang wanted to enter the palace to meet the saint, but could never find the opportunity.
She didn't want to pretend to be a palace maid and work for many years, but in the end she couldn't even see the emperor's face. I'm afraid the princess would have given birth to a child from Datong...
Moreover, since she does not have the talent to sing or dance, nor does she have an unparalleled beauty, she will naturally not be able to please the emperor. Even if she were, Haitang would not want to risk her life in this way!
She won't do it!
"When will the prince of the Western Regions and his tribute troops arrive?" Haitang asked.
"I only know that it will be in the near future. I have to ask the young prince for the specific date." Datong said, "It should be within the next few days. I think the palace is preparing for this matter."