However, over the past few decades, the Northern Dynasties have continuously undergone Sinicization.
Nowadays, from top to bottom, people are adopting Han surnames, wearing Han clothing, reading books, and speaking elegant language, all bearing obvious signs of Sinicization.
Apart from a few former nobles, the entire Great Zhou Dynasty regarded itself as the superior nation of the Celestial Empire.
Most of the court officials also considered themselves subjects of the Celestial Empire and were deeply proud of it.
According to the ideology of the Celestial Empire, the Great Zhou Dynasty should be grand and magnanimous.
When dealing with surrounding small tribes and vassal states, one should demonstrate the magnanimity of a great power.
In fact, Helian Jue's act of capturing Ashina He and sending people to the grasslands to demand a ransom had already caused headaches for the court officials.
How can a monarch talk about money?
How vulgar, how petty!
At this moment, the Turks actually sent an envoy and even brought their princess, which shows their sincerity.
The sage was not satisfied; he was still haggling over the small ransom.
This, this—
"Why don't you care? Ashina He besieged the capital, mobilized troops, blew up the moat, and suffered casualties. Don't these things cost money?"
“Every year when military pay and provisions were allocated, the Ministry of Revenue would cry out that they had no money! Back then, why didn’t they say that ‘talking about money is impolite’?”
"The money and provisions were wasted, and the city was damaged. Shouldn't the Turkic royal court, as the instigator, compensate for the losses?"
"His Majesty is magnanimous. Considering the Empress Dowager of Yongshou Palace, he did not demand compensation, but only asked them to pay a small ransom. This is already very kind of him."
"If we really care, Ashina He and his remaining troops have lived in the Great Zhou Dynasty for half a year. Shouldn't they be paid for their food and lodging?"
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