He Sheng gave an order, and soon the table was filled with all kinds of grilled meat, stewed meat, and stir-fried dishes.

Xiao Liuzi didn't hesitate and started to eat voraciously with his chopsticks.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to snatch it from you!"

He Sheng couldn't help laughing when he saw Xiao Liuzi looking like a starving ghost.

The two of them ate and chatted, talking about everything from major events in the court to gossip in the military camp, and then to their own embarrassing moments. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Xiao Liuzi was already a little tipsy.

He looked at He Sheng and suddenly remembered something: "General He, you said that His Majesty came to the Northern Territory this time just to meet these people, drink some wine and eat some meat."

"What else could it be for? Isn't it to appease those barbarians?"

"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and your foundation is unstable. Naturally, you must first stabilize the situation on the border."

He Sheng put down his wine bowl and said it without thinking too much.

Xiao Liuzi nodded, thinking that what He Sheng said made sense.

But it shouldn't stop there.

Although Emperor Da Gan would meet with leaders of various ethnic groups in Shengjing every year, they would only briefly exchange information on the situation.

It can also be understood as a disguised report, which allows the emperor to clearly understand the specific situation in the Northern Territory.

However, this time, His Majesty brought not only his personal guards, but also jewels, food, and many supplies from the palace.

It's just simple communication, so there shouldn't be any need for these.

"General He, do you think this has something to do with the King of Northern Frontier?"

Xiao Liuzi asked tentatively.

"I just heard from the tribal leaders that foreign tribes have been frequently invading the borders of various tribes recently, and the King of Northern Frontier didn't come this time..."