"Bang~ Bang~ Bang~!"
At midnight, a night watchman walks through the darkness, striking his clapper and announcing the time.
"Huh? This house is usually the first to go out with its lanterns. What's going on today? Did they find some free lamp oil?"
As the watchman passed by Xi Zhicai's residence, he noticed the two lanterns still glowing red at the entrance and muttered to himself.
Inside the mansion, Xi Zhicai, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Zhou Yi, and others were engaged in a heated discussion, their faces flushed.
Tian Feng looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, I think the Great Han can take advantage of the good relations with the Kushans to send an engineering team to build buildings in the style of the Great Han for the Kushans. This will not only increase their identification with the Great Han culture, but also help them understand the other side's city defenses."
Ju Shou then added, "In addition, we can send a group of water conservancy experts there to build water conservancy facilities for them. This will not only make the Kushan people grateful, but also help them understand their terrain and geography!"
"Not only that, the Han Dynasty will also build a passage connecting them to the Western Regions. In this way, we can both plunder their wealth through trade and use it as a passage for the Han army to advance in the future!"
Zhou Yi: "And grain, we need to make sure they get used to the delicious food of our Great Han!"
Sima Fang: "We must also let them know the beauty of Chinese traditional clothing!"
The topics of discussion expanded beyond religious control of the Kushan Empire to include military, political, diplomatic, economic, and even basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter.
In their eyes, the Kushan Empire had become part of the Han Dynasty, and they were only discussing how to reform and govern it.
Xi Zhicai also held a pen and excitedly jotted down everyone's words.
That's why I say having more talented people is a good thing.
While Liu Hong was fast asleep with the Empress in his arms, his subordinates had already devised a perfect plan to seize power.
As dawn broke, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, and the others yawned and bowed to Xi Zhicai to take their leave.
Xi Zhicai, carrying a stack of notes, buried himself in his study to organize them and draft a more detailed plan.
Lady Wang Yin was both pleased and distressed to see her husband working so hard, neglecting his meals and sleep.
I'm relieved that Zhicai was so busy he forgot to drink, but I'm worried that he might ruin his health.
By dusk, Xi Zhicai had finally sorted out the contents of the plan and improved it.
"Haha~, it's done!!"
In the study, looking at the few pages of the plan in his hand, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Wang Yin, who had been waiting outside the door, breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing Xi Zhicai's laughter inside, and then turned to look at a maid beside him.
"Go quickly and bring over the prepared food!"
"yes!!"
The maidservant respectfully acknowledged the order and then quickly left.
After the maid left, Wang Yin pushed open the door to the study and went inside.
"Madam, you've arrived!!"
Upon seeing Wang Yin enter, Xi Zhicai put down the papers in his hand and looked up with a broad smile.
Wang Yin laughed and said, "Husband, what are you busy with? Why are you so happy!"
"Madam, please don't ask. This matter must not be revealed!"
Xi Zhicai smiled and shook his head, then put all the papers away.
It wasn't that Xi Zhicai didn't trust his wife, but rather that some parts of the plan were rather improper, so he didn't intend to tell her about it now.
"Fine, I won't ask. But, my husband, haven't you been hungry after working so hard all day and night?"
Wang Yin sensibly skipped the topic and instead began to inquire about Xi Zhicai's health.
"Hmm~, now that you mention it, Madam, I am indeed a little hungry!"
After Wang Yin's reminder, Xi Zhicai finally felt a sense of emptiness in his stomach.
Just as the couple were talking, the maid brought the food into the study.
"It smells so good! Did Madam make this herself?"
The aroma of the food wafting through the air made Xi Zhicai's eyes light up.
"Indeed, Madam has been preparing ever since you entered the study, she's been busy all day!"
As the maid spoke, she placed the food on the table.
"All day?"
Xi Zhicai was slightly taken aback, only then noticing that the sky outside was already getting dark.
Thinking of Wang Yin, who had just walked in, Xi Zhicai immediately guessed that she might have been waiting for him all day.
Immediately, Xi Zhicai stood up, took Wang Yin's small hand, and said with deep affection, "It's all my fault for making my wife worry!!"
Wang Yin blushed and said, "Husband, what are you saying? We are husband and wife, why are you being so distant?"
Xi Zhicai showed a hint of apology on his face: "That's true, but since our marriage, I've been busy all day and have rarely been able to spend time with you, my wife. I've neglected you!"
Wang Yin smiled sweetly: "My husband is busy with important national affairs. I only feel proud and have never felt neglected!"
"With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for!"
Xi Zhicai couldn't help but sigh and then pulled Wang Yin into his arms.
Wang Yin's face flushed red as she buried her head in Xi Zhicai's chest, completely ignoring the maidservant who was covering her mouth and giggling.
After eating and drinking his fill, Xi Zhicai returned to his bedroom with a contented look on his face, ready to catch up on a good night's sleep.
Just as Xi Zhicai was about to take off his clothes, Wang Yin walked over somewhat shyly.
"My husband!"
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