Chapter 175 The First Subordinate Tribe

After finishing two large skewers of mushrooms and meat, I still felt a little unsatisfied and could only wait for the new skewers of mushrooms and meat to be cooked.

Jiang Xuan quickly finished the mushroom skewers in his hand. While he continued to grill new mushroom skewers, he asked, "Chief Huo Meng, your frog tribe just migrated here. Did you encounter any difficulties?"

Huo Meng hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I did encounter some difficulties."

Then, he told us about the situation where after Huo Meng moved the frog tribe here, the population was less than two hundred, and there were only twenty or thirty giant frogs left, and they could only live in remote places.

Huo Meng said bitterly: "Although the Frog Tribe migrated to the Southern Wilderness, it also paid a great price. The current Frog Tribe is already very weak."

After listening to this, Jiang Xuan asked calmly, "So what are you going to do?"

Huo Meng looked at Jiang Xuan and finally expressed his true thoughts.

"Chief Xuan, there are too many tribes migrating from the Western Wasteland. It is difficult for the Frog Tribe to survive in the fighting among these tribes."

"So..." Huo Meng took a deep breath and said, "I ask Chief Xuan to accept the Frog Tribe as a subsidiary tribe of the Vine Tribe, so that the Frog Tribe can continue to survive under the protection of the Vine Tribe."

After saying this, Huo Meng became calm instead. He looked at Jiang Xuan, hoping to get a positive answer from Jiang Xuan.

The Frog Tribe wants to become a subsidiary tribe of the Vine Tribe?

Jiang Xuan didn't expect that Huo Meng came to him for this reason.

He had heard of subordinate tribes but had never seen one with his own eyes, because only the stronger medium-sized tribes were qualified to provide shelter to the weaker small tribes and make the small tribes their subordinate tribes.

Moreover, not every small tribe is willing to become a subordinate tribe.

Because becoming a subordinate tribe requires a huge price and will also result in the loss of independence.

First of all, the subordinate tribes need to pay at least 10% of their harvest to the overlord tribe, which is equivalent to paying protection fees.

You have to know that primitive tribes are generally extremely poor. People in the tribe cannot get enough food or warm clothes, and if they have to pay more than 10% of their harvest to the overlord tribe, the consequences can be imagined.

Secondly, once the overlord tribe goes to war with other tribes, as a subordinate tribe, you must fight together and there is a high possibility that you will be used as cannon fodder.

Finally, there is the question of independence.

Becoming a subordinate tribe means that many things will be decided by the main tribe, and the chief and witch of the tribe may even become puppets and lose their real power.

This is also the most difficult thing to accept.

Therefore, unless a tribe is forced into a desperate situation, it will definitely not be willing to become a subordinate tribe.

The situation of the Frog Tribe is one of desperation.

If there is no stronger tribe to provide them with shelter, any small tribe can destroy them.

What's more, as more and more tribes migrate to the Southern Wilderness, the place where the Frog Tribe lives now will sooner or later be targeted.

Once targeted by other tribes, the Frog Tribe may be destroyed at any time.

Jiang Xuan thought for a while and said, "This matter is too big. I need to discuss it with the tribesmen in the tribe first. Chief Huo Meng, please sit here for a while."

Huo Meng nodded, then watched Jiang Xuan go out and found a soldier to accompany him.

Huo Meng had no choice but to wait patiently.

The other warriors of the Frog Tribe were in the residential area outside the bamboo forest. As ordinary warriors, they did not know that the Frog Tribe was about to become a subordinate tribe.

While eating the food provided by the Teng Tribe, they felt impressed by the strength of the Teng Tribe and were in a good mood.

…

In Chishao's yard, Jiang Xuan gathered all the leaders of the Teng Tribe to discuss matters concerning the Frog Tribe.

Jiang Xuan first told everyone about the situation of the Frog Tribe, and then expressed his own opinions.

"The Frog Tribe now has no guardian deity, no powerful warriors, and no enemies in the Southern Wilderness. I think it would be a good thing to accept them as a subordinate tribe."

"If you all have any opinions, you can also speak out."

Everyone looked at each other, and finally Jingjie stood up and asked, "Chief, since the Frog Tribe is so weak, why don't we just annex them?"

“That’s a good question.”

Jiang Xuan knew that someone would ask such a question, and he had already thought about how to answer it.

"It is indeed possible to directly annex it, but it will bring a lot of trouble later."

Jiang Xuan looked at everyone and said, "We in the Teng tribe are not short of people now, and there are still a large number of captives who have not yet been transformed into real Teng tribe members."

"If we annex the Frog Tribe at this time, we will have to face more captives who are hostile to us."

"We need to use a lot of food to feed them, provide them with food, clothes, and houses for them to live in. We also have to send people to guard them all day to prevent them from doing anything harmful to the tribe."

Jiang Xuan paused when he said this, and everyone had a thoughtful expression on their faces. It was obvious that they knew what Jiang Xuan said was the truth.

Jiang Xuan continued: "On the contrary, if we make them a subordinate tribe, there will be no such problem."

"We don't need to worry about their food, clothing, and shelter. We just need to provide them with some protection, and they will give us 10% of their harvest, whether it's food or other things. In short, we will make a profit."

"Moreover, in the future, we can ask them to do things that are inconvenient for our Teng tribe to do, and we can also use them to say things that are inconvenient to say. There are many benefits."

After Jiang Xuan finished speaking, everyone showed expressions of sudden enlightenment, and it was obvious that they had a certain understanding of the pros and cons of the Frog Tribe becoming a subordinate tribe.

At this time, Chishao stood up and said, "What the chief said makes sense. Annexing the Frog Tribe will leave a lot of trouble. Making the Frog Tribe a subordinate tribe will do us no harm but only good. I agree with the chief's opinion."

The witch and the chief all reached a consensus, and the others were also persuaded by Jiang Xuan, so they all agreed that the Frog Tribe would become a subsidiary tribe of the Vine Tribe.

"Okay, since everyone agrees, then it's decided. Let's go back to work."

After Jiang Xuan finished speaking, everyone stood up and left, walking out in twos and threes with excitement on their faces, because the Teng tribe was about to have its first subsidiary tribe!

Jiang Xuan and Chishao discussed the specific matters of taking over the Frog Tribe, and then walked towards their own yard.

In the room, Huo Meng was still waiting anxiously.

He was in such a state of anxiety that he didn't even have the mood to eat the grilled mushroom skewers.

He was worried that the Vine Tribe would refuse, after all, the Frog Tribe was too weak now.

Finally, Jiang Xuan came back.

"Chief Xuan..."

Huo Meng stood up to greet him and looked at Jiang Xuan nervously, waiting for the final answer.

Jiang Xuan didn't keep him in suspense and said to him with a smile, "Chief Huo Meng, after discussion, the Vine Tribe has decided to agree to the Frog Tribe's request and allow the Frog Tribe to become a subsidiary tribe of the Vine Tribe and provide you with the necessary protection!"

“That’s great, that’s great…”

Huo Meng finally let go of his worries and had a smile on his face, but he also felt an unspeakable bitterness in his heart and his mood was very complicated. If given a choice, who would be willing to become a subordinate tribe?

Jiang Xuan continued, "I have discussed this with Wu, and we can send some warriors from the Teng tribe to help you move your settlement here. You can choose a place to the south of the Teng tribe to build a new settlement."

To the south of the Vine Tribe, there are vast forests and abundant water sources, which can easily accommodate a small Frog Tribe.

"Thank you, Chief Xuan."

Huo Meng breathed a sigh of relief because Jiang Xuan had resolved all his worries.

After the Frog Tribe becomes a subordinate tribe of the Vine Tribe, they must migrate here so that their safety can be better guaranteed.

With the escort of the Vine Tribe's warriors, the Frog Tribe will be much safer when they migrate over.

"Should we go directly to the Frog Tribe, or should you go back and prepare first, and then our Vine Tribe warriors will go over there after a while?"

Huo Meng said: "Can the warriors of the Teng tribe please come with us now?"

Huo Meng is a very decisive person. Since he has decided to become a subsidiary tribe of the Teng tribe, he will not drag his feet any further.

Just take the warriors of the Vine Tribe with you. Even if there are some dissenting voices within the Frog Tribe, they can be suppressed.

"Okay, then I'll go gather the team now and go to the Frog Tribe with you."

Jiang Xuan first brought Huo Meng to the residential area, together with other Frog Tribe warriors, and then gathered two hunting teams, with a total of more than 200 warriors, and prepared to go to the Frog Tribe.

More than two hundred warriors riding on thirty-six black rhinos, together with mountain goats and giant deer, have very strong combat effectiveness. Even if they encounter some obstacles on the road, they are still able to fight.

In order to ensure his safety, Jiang Xuan went to the altar again and asked the vine god to give him some life-saving measures.

The divine vine gave him a green vine, which shrunk and wrapped around his right arm, saying that it could save his life at the critical moment.

Jiang Xuan thanked the Vine God, then rode on Crescent Moon, led two hunting teams, brought along a dozen warriors from the Huo Meng and Frog tribes, and marched towards the direction of the Frog tribe.

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"Eer..."

Tangyuan follows the team and hovers in the sky. With it in charge of reconnaissance in the sky, it can give advance warnings even if they encounter danger on the road, thus playing a role in safety protection.

It was not until they had walked for a long time and were resting that Huo Meng told the dozen or so Frog Tribe warriors who were accompanying them that the Frog Tribe would become a subsidiary tribe of the Vine Tribe.

After the dozen or so Frog Tribe warriors heard the news, they were not as resistant as expected.

Because they have seen the strength of the Vine Tribe, and are well aware of the current dangerous situation of the Frog Tribe.

Under such circumstances, becoming a subordinate tribe of the Teng tribe was not particularly difficult for them to accept.

After resting, the group continued on their journey.

On the way, they also encountered several small tribes, but when these small tribes saw the totem patterns of the Teng tribe clearly, they all avoided them and no one dared to cause trouble for them.

Because at the end of last autumn, the Vine Tribe wiped out the Mantis Tribe, piled up corpses, and left totem patterns on huge rocks. This action really intimidated the nearby small tribes.

Unless they are sure enough, no one would want to provoke the Teng tribe, for fear of bringing disaster upon themselves.

Riding a mount is much faster than walking.

Five days later, Jiang Xuan and others arrived at the forest where the Frog Tribe was located.

The appearance of such powerful warriors really scared the Frog Tribe. If Huo Meng had not appeared in time, the Frog Tribe would probably have run away.

Huo Meng personally led the way and brought the warriors of the Teng tribe to the residence of the Frog tribe.

"Chief Xuan, I'm going to find Wu first. Please wait for a moment."

"good."

Huo Meng hurried to find the witch of the Frog Tribe. Jiang Xuan was not in a hurry either. Instead, he watched the nearby scenery with interest.

In the wooden house next to the big pond, Huo Meng told Wu what had happened.

Wu frowned and asked, "Why did you bring them here directly?"

Huo Meng asked back: "Does the witch have any other good ideas to allow the frog tribe to survive safely here?"

"this……"

Wu was stifled by Huo Meng's words. He felt angry and anxious, but didn't know how to refute.

Huo Meng smiled bitterly and said, "Wu, give up your fantasy. The sooner we migrate there, the sooner we can get the protection of the Teng tribe. If we stay here, we can't survive with just a few of us."

Wu closed his eyes for a long time, exhaled a long breath, and said tiredly: "You are right."

"I am old and useless. From now on, you will make all decisions about the tribe."

"Wu, don't do this..."

Huo Meng felt very upset. He didn't want to refute the witch or fight for control of the tribe. He just hoped that the Frog Tribe could continue to survive.

The witch waved his hand and said, "No need to say more. In the days ahead, I will do my best to train the next witch."

"I'll pack my things and prepare to migrate."

After Wu finished speaking, he turned around to pack up the things in the house, his back was bent very sharply and his movements were very slow.

Huo Meng looked at the back of the thin old man, his eyes felt very sore, but he rubbed his eyes and told himself that now was not the time to be sad.

Huo Meng took a deep breath, then straightened his back and walked out of the cabin.

The more times like this happen, the more he cannot show any weakness and can only hold on.

Huo Meng summoned all the members of the Frog Tribe and announced that the Frog Tribe would become a subordinate tribe of the Vine Tribe and that they would migrate immediately.

After hearing this, the members of the Frog Tribe were shocked and many found it unacceptable.

"Quiet!"

Huo Meng roared loudly, calming the noisy crowd.

"Becoming a subordinate tribe of the Teng Tribe is our only choice. After we pass through, we will be protected and can go out to look for food without fear or hesitation like we do now."

"You can ask the warriors who have been to the Vine Tribe. The strength of the Vine Tribe is far beyond your imagination. Migrating to the Vine Tribe is a good thing for the Frog Tribe."

The crowd started to get noisy again. The dozen or so warriors who had followed Huo Meng to the Teng tribe were surrounded, and everyone asked them about the situation of the Teng tribe.

After they had finished their discussion, Huo Meng shouted again to quiet the crowd.

"Now, everyone, pack up your things and go to the Vine Tribe together. If anyone is unwilling to go, immediately expel them from the Frog Tribe. Your life or death from now on has nothing to do with the Frog Tribe!"

Huo Meng's tough statement made the members of the Frog Tribe afraid to speak anymore.

Although it is difficult for them to accept the fact of becoming a subordinate tribe, it is better than being expelled from the tribe.

Whether they were willing or not, everyone dispersed and went back to pack up everything they could take away, preparing to migrate with the tribe.

In fact, the Frog Tribe didn’t have much belongings to pack. An hour later, everyone was standing by the big pond, carrying large and small bags, waiting to set off.

The witch of the frog tribe also came out. He walked to the place where the giant frogs were hibernating and recited a spell to awaken them.

In fact, because the frog god had fallen, these giant frogs did not react much after hearing the curse.

This made the Frog Tribe witch even more frustrated.

Huo Meng didn't care about all this. He led his men to dig up the holes where the giant frogs were sleeping and woke them up one by one.

“Quack…”

The giant frog, which had hibernated for the entire winter, made lazy croaking sounds and then migrated with the frog tribe members.

"Set off!"

Outside the Frog Tribe, Jiang Xuan sat on Crescent Moon's back, shouted, and then took the lead with more than 200 warriors from the Vine Tribe to clear the way.

More than one hundred members of the Frog Tribe followed closely behind. Many of them were confused, not knowing what fate awaited them in the future.

(End of this chapter)