Chapter 40
Ulko still didn’t understand Yao Guangxiao’s intentions. Yao Guangxiao smiled and said:
“The annihilation of the Zhuo Cheng Tribe was our Lord’s doing. Our Lord, like a divine being, can easily defeat thousands on his own.”
“Now, I’m afraid the Tu Man Tribe has already submitted to our Lord. If your Wu Lie Tribe continues to resist, perhaps our Lord will come and give you, the Khan of the Wu Lie Tribe, a good lesson.”
Meanwhile, under the same sky, the eastern sky above the Tu Man Tribe looked rather dim.
The sword storm stirred up by Ye Chen’s blade created gusts of wind, raising dust that lingered in the air. A Lao Ji’s face was gloomy.
The words Ye Chen spoke were truly shocking, but they also made sense.
If he, A Lao Ji, had such power, he too would have great ambitions. It’s just that it was hard to accept when all this was happening to the Tu Man Tribe and himself.
Ye Chen glanced at the sky and said:
“The day is drawing to an end. If you still haven’t made your decision, I’ll head over to the Wu Lie Tribe first.”
“If the Wu Lie Tribe makes their decision before you, then they will be our top contributors in the future, and they will have a greater voice in the heart of the steppe. So, what do you think?”
A long time passed, and A Lao Ji’s expression remained grim, without saying a word.
Ye Chen chuckled softly, stood up, and said:
“Well, you take your time. I’ll head over to the Wu Lie Tribe now.”
“Your Highness, please wait!”
Just as Ye Chen stood up, A Lao Ji called out from behind.
At that moment, A Lao Ji rose and walked towards Ye Chen with heavy steps.
Ye Chen, unfazed by the possibility of an ambush, watched him with interest.
As A Lao Ji approached, he knelt on one knee and, with his head bowed respectfully, said:
“I, A Lao Ji, am willing to lead the Tu Man Tribe in submitting to His Highness Ye Chen.”
Ye Chen smiled slightly and said:
“Very well, first gather your people and organize the Tu Man Tribe. When I return from the Wu Lie Tribe, I hope to see your spirits reignited.”
Afterward, Ye Chen casually found a horse in the Tu Man Tribe, mounted it, and rode westward.
A Lao Ji’s heart was still racing with excitement. After all, making such a decision required immense courage, and no one knew how much.
However, A Lao Ji’s instinct told him that all of this was not empty talk. He firmly believed that Ye Chen had this power.
In the west, within the Wu Lie Tribe, layers of soldiers surrounded the central area.
Inside the Wu Lie Tribe, over ten thousand soldiers had encircled the Yunzhou Army.
The seven thousand Yunzhou soldiers, in turn, surrounded Ulko.
Ulko had not yet given his response, and the scene was silent.
Yao Guangxiao glanced at the sky and said:
“Ulko, time is running out. If you haven’t made your decision now, you will regret it.”
At this moment, Ulko spoke up:
“Very well, I am willing to lead the Wu Lie Tribe in submitting to the Yunzhou Army and to His Highness Ye Chen.”
Yao Guangxiao smiled knowingly and nodded:
“Alright, I will truthfully report this to His Highness when he arrives. However, if you surrendered later than the Tu Man Tribe, don’t blame me.”
Yao Guangxiao then turned to the people of the Wu Lie Tribe and announced:
“Brothers, disperse. Your Khan has already submitted to us. From now on, we are all family, and there’s no need for further bloodshed.”
With that, all the Yunzhou soldiers sheathed their weapons. This was not just a gesture of trust toward the Wu Lie Tribe, but also a display of confidence in their own strength.
The soldiers of the Wu Lie Tribe hesitated. Some were still struggling to accept the Khan’s surrender, while others, confused, sheathed their weapons but remained vigilant towards the Yunzhou Army.
At this moment, a voice echoed from the horizon, faint but resonating clearly in everyone’s hearts, indicating it came from someone with immense internal strength.
“Yao Guangxiao, how is the situation on your side?”
Everyone looked toward the sound, and soon the distant thunder of hooves could be heard.
A young man rode toward them from the east, the wind of the steppe whipping around him, as though he was one with the wild plains.
Seeing him, all the Yunzhou soldiers knelt in unison and greeted:
“Your Highness!”
Ye Chen dismounted swiftly and approached Ulko, asking Yao Guangxiao:
“So, did Ulko agree?”
Yao Guangxiao replied:
“Khan Ulko has just submitted to us. From now on, the Wu Lie Tribe will be one of our key allies.”
Ye Chen nodded and smiled:
“It’s a pity that if you had surrendered before the Tu Man Tribe, they would have become the main power. But it seems theses two tribes are still competing with each other.”
Upon recognizing Ye Chen, Ulko did not dare to delay and respectfully asked:
“Your Highness Ye Chen, has A Lao Ji of the Tu Man Tribe also surrendered?”
Ye Chen waved his hand dismissively, walked into the Khan’s tent, and laughed:
“A Lao Ji initially refused to surrender. He made me show off a little before giving in. I destroyed most of their tents before he finally yielded.”
Then, Ye Chen remarked on the state of the Wu Lie Tribe:
“You guys are in much better shape, only some damage from trampling horses. You’ll recover faster than the Tu Man Tribe.”
“I see!”
Ulko’s face twitched. He had thought their situation was dire, but hearing that Ye Chen had single-handedly wrecked most of the Tu Man Tribe’s tents made him feel much better.
Ye Chen continued:
“Now that we’re all family, there’s no need to be divided.”
“From this moment forward, your tribe and the Tu Man Tribe will jointly govern the southern plains.”
Ulko’s face showed some difficulty, and Ye Chen added:
“I know you lack food and money. From now on, you may send envoys to Yunzhou every year to exchange cattle, sheep, and warhorses for grain. We will live in peace and avoid further conflict.”
Ulko then asked:
“Your Highness, is Yunzhou’s grain supply sufficient, or should we seek help from other states?”
Ye Chen waved him off and said:
“Even if you only ate grain every day, Yunzhou’s annual harvest could feed you for thirty years. There’s no need to worry.”
“Thirty years?”
Ulko was stunned by Ye Chen’s words, convinced that he was exaggerating. How could one year’s harvest last thirty years?
Ye Chen noticed his skepticism but didn’t bother to explain further.
He then instructed Yao Guangxiao:
“For now, focus on helping the Wu Lie Tribe and the Tu Man Tribe expand their influence.”
“As for the smaller tribes with fewer than two thousand people, conquer them directly. For those with more than five thousand, use diplomacy first. If they don’t comply, trample over them and let the Wu Lie and Tu Man Tribes finish the job.”
“Yes!”
Yao Guangxiao, Huo Qubing, Xu Da, Zhao Yun, Lao Huang, and Zhang Zhi all responded in unison.
“The Wu Lie Tribe is deeply grateful, Your Highness!”
Ye Chen’s intentions were clear: as he expanded his territory, he gave the Wu Lie Tribe the opportunity to establish their authority.
Ulko was no fool and understood Ye Chen’s purpose, immediately expressing his gratitude.
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