People from Rong were not educated, and there was indeed a cannibalistic custom.
When Xie Qiao was at the Water Moon Temple, she had also heard many merchants talking about the people from Rong.
That place was warlike and worshipped martial strength. Horses and weapons were famous for their good quality, but they did not farm much and mainly grazed. Once there was a disaster, they could only rob. Not only would they rob for materials, they would also rob people.
It was said that it was a habit passed down from the previous dynasty.
The previous dynasty was destroyed partly because the emperor was muddle headed and could not help the people. Another part of the reason was that there were many disasters.
There were disasters everywhere, and it was the same for the neighboring countries.