"Great Khan, what do you mean?"

Changsun Yuenu's eyes immediately flashed with vigilance.

"Ha ha!"

Jiang Ming laughed and said, "Jealous again? What I mean is... we should find a foothold and win over the majority of the Xiongnu tribes first..."

Jiang Ming patiently and persuasively guided and enlightened Changsun Yuenu for a whole day, finally succeeding in doing a good job of her thinking.

Changsun Yuenu was also willing to act as matchmaker, arranging a marriage between Jiang Ming and her aunt, Eriya Eshi...

Next, Jiang Ming's "Xiongnu united front plan" was fully implemented, using a food strategy to comprehensively win over the hearts and minds of the Xiongnu people...

Although it took two or three months, Jiang Ming managed to win over some of the Xiongnu people with their 'submission' and at least superficial compliance.

But Jiang Ming knew that these alone were not enough, as many Xiongnu tribes had not yet submitted to him.

They still believe that Aixin Dan was killed by the people of Yan, and that the golden wolf was stolen by the people of Yan!

Those Xiongnu tribes that submitted to the Prime Minister of Yan were spineless, shameless people without dignity, and unworthy descendants of the Xiongnu!

These resilient tribes not only resisted the harassment and attacks of the Rouran people, but also had to contend with the harsh cold and hunger...

Once all the preparations are complete!

Jiang Ming finally began making arrangements to deliver the 'Howling Golden Wolf' to the Rouran people as agreed!

......

Jiang Ming first made a fake 'Golden Wolf' and sent it to Zhongshan Kingdom in the name of Young Master Luo.

The ruler of Zhongshan held the fake golden wolf in his hand, examining it closely, and fell into deep thought...

It wasn't that he doubted the golden wolf was a fake.

Instead, suddenly, I felt a little reluctant to give it to the Rouran Khan...

Because this thing is the same as the jade seal in the hands of the Great Qian Emperor.

Whoever possesses it will have the legitimacy to rule the largest ethnic group on the grasslands.

As a state established by the Bai Di people, the origins of the Zhongshan Kingdom also lie in the grasslands... so deep down they still have a desire to control the grasslands.

The truth is that we are currently preoccupied with dealing with the various states in the Central Plains and have to divide our forces to fight against the Yan state, leaving us with no energy to contend with the Rouran.

However... the ruler of Zhongshan was still somewhat reluctant to give such an important thing to the Rouran people, whom he had previously looked down upon.

Luo Gongzi's sister, the Queen of Zhongshan, saw through his thoughts and advised him: "Your Majesty, these things are all superficial... real benefits are what truly matter! We have been in the Central Plains for a hundred years now, and our focus should still be on the struggle for supremacy among the various states... Our greatest enemy at present is Yan. Taking as much of the prize as possible from Yan is the most important thing!"

"I understand that principle..."

The King of Zhongshan lamented, "The main problem is... such a divine object was given to those barbaric and uncouth Rouran beasts. I am truly unwilling to accept this!"

"Giggle giggle..."

Queen Zhongshan laughed and said, "Your Majesty, people... have a place to belong, but how can objects have a place to belong?"

"oh?"

The King of Zhongshan asked curiously, "Queen, what do you mean?"

The Queen of Zhongshan said, “This golden wolf has been passed down through countless Chanyu. You passed it to me, I passed it to him… So many people have been its masters, but they only temporarily held onto it. They never truly owned it… Your Majesty, give it to the Rouran first, let them be happy for a few days, consider it as being entrusted to your servant for safekeeping… After they help us weaken the strength of Yan’s northern border and help us conquer more territory, we will be the ones who benefit. When we become strong enough to be on par with Yan, Qi, and other traditional vassal states, it won’t be difficult to take back this golden wolf.”

She paused and continued, "On the surface, this golden wolf gave the Rouran people legitimacy to rule the Xiongnu people, but in reality... it was the root of all trouble!"

"Oh? What do you mean by that?"

"puff!"

The Queen of Zhongshan laughed and said, "The Rouran are now kicking us while we're down. On one hand, they're reducing the Xiongnu's population, and on the other hand, they're taking away their sacred sacrificial objects. Your Majesty... if you were a Xiongnu, what would you think?"

"I absolutely hate the Rouran people!"

"yes......"

The Queen of Zhongshan laughed and said, "This thing... is just a recipe for disaster. Even if the Rouran Khan really rules the Xiongnu with it, sooner or later... the Xiongnu will rebel like a flood. At that time, Your Majesty won't even need to personally lead the troops; they'll fight each other to the death... By then, our Zhongshan Kingdom will have grown strong and powerful enough to clean up the mess... At that time, Your Majesty will not only be the northern overlord among the Central Plains princes, but also the only overlord on the grasslands!"

"Hahaha!"

The Queen of Zhongshan's words delighted the King of Zhongshan, making him completely understand! He no longer lingered over the golden wolf and immediately delivered it to the Rouran people as agreed!

Having obtained this sacred heirloom of the Xiongnu people, the Rouran Khan was so excited that he couldn't sleep!

Finally, he had a legal basis to rule over the Xiongnu!

While sweeping away the remnants of the Xiongnu, they also told the Xiongnu the legitimacy of their rule over the grasslands: Your ancestral relics are in the hands of us Rouran people, which proves that the Rouran Khan is 'mandated by Heaven'! All Xiongnu people should 'recognize their ancestors and return to their roots' and submit to the Rouran Khan's command!

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