The tallest and most magnificent building in Shangjing of the Northern Kingdom is undoubtedly the palace of the Emperor of the Northern Kingdom, with three palaces and six courtyards, backed by the mountains, and located in the center of Shangjing. There are two buildings slightly lower than the palace on both sides of the center of the palace. On the west side is the residence of Yuan Heng, the prime minister of the current dynasty. The surname Yuan is the royal surname of the Northern Kingdom. Yuan Heng is the uncle of the current emperor. According to the practice of the current dynasty, it is impossible for a royal person, especially a prince, to sit in the position of leader of an external dynasty. However, Yuanheng relied on his own military and diplomatic capabilities. He was originally a subordinate of the Central Plains State, but now he has become a major force that can compete with the State. Needless to say, the annual tribute is not sent to the court. More importantly, Yuan Heng never married, had no children out of wedlock, and never raised a guest privately. The Prime Minister's Palace never received any officials or literati. This dispelled the emperor's doubts and rewarded him with this palace that represented supreme status. On the east side is the residence of Hu Wu's family who guards Kyoto. In this northern country and in this upper capital, there have been five owners in total since recorded history. However, the position of the Kyoto garrison has always been in the hands of the Hu Wu family. It has military capabilities, peerless martial arts, and political skills.
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