In the blink of an eye, one after another nimble figures had leaped onto the horses. With a shake of the reins, the horses raised their heads and let out a high-pitched neigh. Their four hooves flew like lightning, instantly raising a cloud of billowing dust that covered the sky, and they galloped away into the distance like an arrow from a bow.

As for those who are temporarily free, Ye Zifen will naturally not let them waste their time.

All we could hear was him shouting at the top of his lungs, clearly and explicitly assigning each task to everyone.

After receiving the order, people immediately started to act. Some worked together to carry the thick wood, while others skillfully prepared strong ropes.

It was the height of summer, the scorching sun hung high in the sky, scorching the earth mercilessly.

Despite this, everyone's forehead was covered with beads of sweat, but this did not make them intend to stop their work at all.

Everyone was concentrating and working hard. With the sound of deep and powerful shouts, the frames of the tents gradually took shape.

Straight wooden poles were erected steadily, crisscrossing to form the solid frame of the tent; and the tough ropes, like loyal guards, tightly wrapped around the wooden poles, seemed to silently tell of the powerful force formed by unity.

Before we knew it, the sun was setting, and the soft afterglow was like a thin layer of golden gauze gently covering the vast grassland.

The warm golden light perfectly reflects on the busy figures of people, outlining one beautiful and heart-warming vivid picture after another.

After the tent was set up, Ye Zifen opened the curtain and walked in without hesitation.

She closed the tent door gently, then turned around slowly, her brows slightly furrowed, as if a heavy stone was pressing on her heart.

Her beautiful and deep eyes revealed a hint of thought.

In this slightly small space, Ye Zifen paced back and forth anxiously like a trapped bird.

Every step seemed so heavy, as if carrying all her worries and troubles.

A question kept turning over in her mind: How can we truly integrate these herdsmen and the Han people?

She knew very well that there were too many differences between the two sides.

From different languages ​​to different customs and habits, to completely different lifestyles, these factors are like invisible barriers that stand between the two and seriously hinder the process of integration.

To this end, Ye Zifen racked her brains and came up with many possible feasible solutions.

For example, we can hold various forms of exchange activities regularly to give everyone the opportunity to interact with each other and thus enhance mutual understanding; or we can organize both parties to participate in labor together and cultivate a tacit understanding of cooperation through practical actions...

However, despite having thought of so many plans, Ye Zifen knew in her heart that if she wanted to achieve a quick and effective integration, there was a most direct way - mixed marriage.

But when she thought of this, as a woman, she couldn't help but feel conflicted.

After all, this kind of matter is of great importance and involves complex factors such as personal emotions and family background.

Finally, exhausted both physically and mentally, Ye Zifen walked to a corner of the tent, slowly squatted down, and then hugged her knees tightly with her arms.

She buried her head deeply in her arms, as if this could temporarily avoid the troubles of the outside world and find a moment of peace.

She sat there quietly, thoughts surging in her mind like the tide.

Various scenes kept flashing before my eyes. If the marriage policy was really forced through, it would lead to a series of unpredictable consequences.

Can those men and women who are forced to be together truly be happy?

Thinking of this, she shook her head gently, as if trying to get rid of these annoying thoughts from her mind.

However, contrary to her wishes, the thought followed her like a ghost and could not be dispelled no matter what.

She bit her lip involuntarily, her heart filled with deep contradictions and entanglements.

What should we do? Should we pursue the goal of ethnic integration at all costs and ignore the emotional needs of individuals? Or should we fully respect the wishes of everyone and explore a more gentle and humane approach?

Both options seemed to have their own pros and cons, making it difficult for her to make a decision.

She slowly raised her head and looked toward the top of the tent, her eyes dull and lifeless.

Deep down in my heart, I kept asking myself: How can I have the best of both worlds?

It can not only realize the grand blueprint of ethnic integration, but also ensure that everyone can have their own happiness.

At this moment, she suddenly stood up and took a deep breath, as if she had made some kind of decision.

She told herself that she couldn't just sit there and wait for death. She had to calm down and think carefully. She believed that she would be able to find the perfect solution.

Ye Zifen sighed helplessly. She knew that the most urgent thing was to properly deal with the difficult matter at hand.

On the other hand, when Zhang Gaoyi learned the news about Ye Zifen, a long time had passed.

During this period, he has been committed to training his soldiers.

It is worth mentioning that these soldiers have an almost blind admiration for the renowned Tiger Army.

It was also for this reason that when Zhang Gaoyi took over the Zhenbei Army, the whole process went extremely smoothly and encountered almost no obstacles or resistance.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Gaoyi decisively decided to summon all the deputy generals to discuss important matters, and issued orders to them, requiring everyone to make all preparations for moving camp in advance.

In response to this order, the deputy generals were extremely enthusiastic, among whom Deputy General Zhang was the most outstanding.

In fact, a long time ago, Lieutenant General Zhang had repeatedly persuaded the former General Zhenbei to take corresponding actions, but the general had never made up his mind due to his own concerns.

Now, the opportunity has finally come to Lieutenant General Zhang. Naturally, he will not easily let go of this excellent opportunity to display his ambitions and show his talents.

He stepped forward without hesitation and volunteered to Zhang Gaoyi, expressing his willingness to go personally to find an ideal place to set up camp.

There was a gleam of determination in his eyes, as well as full of anticipation.

Seeing that Lieutenant General Zhang was so proactive and confident, Zhang Gaoyi readily agreed.

However, he emphasized: "The place we are looking for must be as close as possible to where Ye Zifen is, so that we can communicate with each other in time and fight together in the future."