Seeing Tali's exaggerated expression, Tuolu couldn't help but laugh and say, "Those cattle and sheep were raised and grazed by our own herders, so why can't we just eat them?"

"But doesn't your leader care?" Tari asked incredulously.

Tuolu smiled and said, "Our previous leader forbade us to eat it, but we got a new leader later."

Our new leader not only allocated us new land and pastures, freeing us from the hardships of wandering, but also stipulated that we only need to hand over 20% of our cattle, sheep, horses, and wool each year; the remaining 80% belongs to us.

"This... there really is such a good leader?"

Upon hearing Tuolü's words, Tari was stunned, his eyes filled with envy.

"Of course! Our new leader is the most benevolent man in the world. He cares deeply about every herdsman and hopes that all herdsmen can earn what they deserve through their own hard work!"

When talking about his new leader, Tuolu couldn't help but show a look of reverence on his face.

Chen Qing, who was standing to the side, smiled but did not speak, because the new leader that Tuo Lu mentioned was none other than their emperor.

"Your leader is truly a great man!"

Seeing Tuolü's serious expression, Tari did not doubt the truthfulness of his words. That kind of expression, which could only be shown when worshipping the Sirius God, could not be faked.

"Yes, he is the greatest monarch in the world!"

Upon seeing Tari praise his leader, Toru also revealed a hearty smile.

Then Tuolü took out a piece of dried meat and handed it to the tower: "My friend, you should try this too!"

"This is beef...?"

Looking at the jerky in front of him, Tari's eyes widened and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

"That's good, this is food we brought from the tribe. Eat up, we have plenty more!"

Tuolü smiled and then stuffed the jerky into Tali's hand.

"Thank you... thank you, Brother Tuolü!!"

Clutching the jerky in his hand, Tari stammered as he thanked Tuolü.

Since he was old enough to understand, he could only get some beef and mutton when he went to fight and plunder with his leader. On other days, he could only hunt wild rats and wolves to satisfy his cravings.

However, they still had to herd sheep and horses for Suiyu, and didn't have much time to hunt, which meant that the number of times they were able to eat meat in their entire lives was truly very limited.

Those who have herds of cattle and sheep but do not know the taste of beef and mutton are truly like those who are dressed in silk robes but do not know how to raise silkworms.

Tuolü also stood up immediately, looked at the soldiers who followed him, and shouted loudly:

"Warriors, bring out some of our food and wine and invite our friends to enjoy them together!"

"good!!"

The soldiers responded loudly in Xianbei language, and then took out some dried meat and wine naan from their cloth bags, distributing them to the men, women, and children of the tribe.

The herders who received the dried meat thanked the soldiers repeatedly with gratitude, especially the children, who were overjoyed as they had never tasted anything so delicious.

Tuolü also took a naan bread and gulped down two mouthfuls, then handed it to Tari: "Come on, Brother Tari, let's eat and drink together!"

"Thank you so much, Brother Tuolu!!"

Tari didn't stand on ceremony, took the wine naan, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Cough cough~, this is strong liquor..."

The moment the strong liquor entered his mouth, Tari choked, his face turning red, and he couldn't help but cough violently.

"Haha~, how is it? Is this the first time Brother Tali has ever tasted such delicious wine?"

Seeing Tali make a fool of himself, Tuolü couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Yes, this wine is strong, but it is indeed a rare and fine wine. I wonder where Brother Tuolü got it from?"

After coughing, Tali felt a burning sensation in his chest, and he felt extremely comfortable. A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Tuolü then said, "We obtained this wine from the Han Dynasty!"

"What? Didn't the Han Dynasty already close the border markets? How did you exchange them?"

Upon hearing this, Tari's face once again showed a look of surprise.

Tuolü smiled and said, "The Han Dynasty has only closed trade with those nobles and chieftains, but it has never restricted us herdsmen!"

"Ha, what difference does it make? We, the herdsmen of this tribe, have nothing to begin with!"

Upon hearing Tuolü's words, Tari gave a bitter smile, picked up the wine naan and took another sip, his words filled with bitterness and helplessness.

"No, you do."

It was Chen Qing who spoke, and he looked at the tower with a serious expression: "Aren't the cattle and sheep in that pen all yours?"

Tali shook his head dejectedly: "No, those aren't ours, they all belong to our leader!"

"Has your chief ever herded sheep, cut hay, or milked a cow?"

"This...no, how could the leader do such a thing?"

Faced with Chen Qing's three questions, Tali was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.

Chen Qing's expression turned serious, and his voice rose considerably: "If there's no such thing as his, then why should it all be his? Those cattle and sheep were raised with all your hard work, so they should belong to you!"

"But....."

Upon hearing Chen Qing's words, Tali wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it.

Tuollu, who was standing to the side, said, "Brother Tali, have you ever thought about why you live such a dark and hopeless life?"

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