Chapter 211: All Integration and Subjugation
The vast grassland temporarily surrendered under the residual power of "Rainbow Butt Bomb" and "Itch Powder", but Nangong Ye and Dongfang Yuning both knew that beneath this surface calm, the undercurrent never stopped surging.
A celebratory bonfire burned brightly in the military camp, the aroma of roasted whole lamb mixed with the mellow flavor of kumis filled the air, and the soldiers' laughter temporarily dispelled the gloom of war.
Inside the main tent, however, there was silence. Nangong Ye dismissed his attendants, leaving only him and Dongfang Yuning.
A detailed map of the Beidi grassland was spread out on the table, marking the distribution of large and small tribes, water sources, pastures, and the intricate network of relationships.
Dongfang Yuning leaned in Nangong Ye's arms, his fingertips unconsciously drawing circles on his chest, his brows slightly furrowed, obviously still unhappy about the curse of the evil concubine during the day and the more far-reaching hidden dangers.
"Husband,"
She suddenly raised her head, and her peach blossom eyes, which always flashed with a smile or a sly light, now held a rare decisiveness that belonged to someone in a higher position.
"How many restless tribes are there in Beidi? Let's take them all in. I don't want to have to come and harvest the grassland every now and then. It's taking away from my enjoyment of life."
She paused, her eyes gleaming with a brighter light, a spark of excitement that belonged to her career mind.
“Once everything is cleaned up, we will build the largest Yanmao Commercial Zone here!
Let the cattle, sheep, furs, and medicinal materials of the grasslands and the grain, silk, and porcelain of our Yanmao
And all the goodies from Tiangong Pavilion, come here to trade! Let this place become the most prosperous pearl in the northern part of the Saibei!"
Nangong Ye looked down at her, his heart burning with joy as he saw her little face shining with joy because of her blueprint.
His Ning'er always brings him surprises.
He nodded without hesitation, his fingertips brushing her cheek, his eyes so doting that they could melt ice and snow:
"Okay. Ning'er wants to build it, so let's build it. If you want to turn this grassland into Yanmao's back garden, your husband will clear away all the thorns for you."
[Ding! The host is showing off his dominance! The 'Grassland Cleanup and Super Trade Zone Construction Plan' has been officially launched!]
The system will provide full logistical support (cheer for melons)! The points mission has been updated: Completely pacify the Northern Di and receive 5,000 points! Reach 50% construction and receive another 10,000 points!
System 118 popped up at the right time to make its presence felt.
Dongfang Yuning rolled his eyes inwardly:
[118, can your support be any more hypocritical?]
[Host, you have the support of the prince, and the war plug-in AI Zero. I am responsible for being beautiful and shouting 666! ]
118 is justified.
Although Nangong Ye couldn't hear the electronic sound of 118, he could clearly catch the lively complaints in his wife's heart, and the smile on his lips deepened.
He picked up a secret report on the table that had just been compiled by the secret guards and the Chamber of Commerce spies and handed it to Dongfang Yuning:
"Ning'er, look, this is the current situation of all tribes. I know you advocate a gentle approach and control the situation through business.
But the situation in the Northern Di is complex, with royal power changing hands frequently. The tribal leaders act like local tyrants. At the slightest sign of trouble, or if we show even the slightest sign of fatigue, those ambitious individuals will immediately tear up the alliance and stir up trouble again."
His voice was steady and calm as he analyzed the situation:
"If we don't fundamentally integrate them and bring them under effective jurisdiction, if we pacify the Blue Wolf Cologne today, the Black Bear or Fiery Eagle tribes might pop up tomorrow. There will be no peace."
Dongfang Yuning took the secret report and read it carefully.
The above information is terrifyingly detailed, including not only the population, military strength, and livestock numbers of the tribes, but also the personality traits and quirks of the chiefs, the grudges and hatreds between tribes, which tribes can be won over, and which ones must be suppressed with iron blood.
She looked at it in amazement:
"Xiao Lingling, this intelligence work is pretty good! It's not much worse than what you scanned!"
AI Zero's electronic voice was calm and still:
Commander, you're too kind. Zero's scans focus on real-time physical information and energy fluctuations, as well as complex intelligence such as human nature and historical grievances.
We still need to rely on human networks. The prince's intelligence system is very efficient and can complement Zero.
"That's what my husband said."
Dongfang Yuning put down the secret report, sighed, but his eyes became more determined.
"I was overthinking it. Peace is good, but without drastic measures, how can we be compassionate? Simply being soft-hearted will only make them think we're weak and vulnerable."
She extended her white finger and tapped the map, her sharp eyes sweeping over the names of those tribes that had not yet clearly expressed their submission, or those that were pretending to obey but secretly disobeying:
"Then... we'll take them all! Those who are willing to accept our conditions are welcome to join the Yanmao trading system and make fortunes together. Those who refuse..."
There was a cold light in her eyes, but a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Then let them go and accompany the Canglang and Cologne tribes."
"Just what I want."
Nangong Ye held her hand and interlocked their fingers.
"Let's rest for a few days, let the soldiers relax, and spread the news. I will send people to each tribe to deliver the final ultimatum - surrender, or be destroyed."
He paused and added:
"For those who are willing to surrender, I will have Xiaoyun and the Chamber of Commerce follow up immediately, sign a contract, designate a trading location, provide food, medicine, and technical support, so that they can immediately see the benefits of surrender. For those who are stubborn..."
Nangong Ye didn't say anything else, but the cold murderous intent in his eyes said it all.
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