Chapter 298 You guys should still fight.
“You Kachin people have conflicts with the Bai family and Shan State, and they have always been watching you with covetous eyes.”
You are all aware of these circumstances, aren't you? But since His Highness Prince Qi has come to the capital to offer you advice, it means that His Highness still wants to help you.
Since that's the case, I'll tell you the truth too!
If you submit to and pay tribute to Dayu, Dayu will surely protect you.
To be honest, once His Majesty meets with you, it means he has acknowledged your status. Once this news gets out, neither Shan State nor the Bai family will take any action against you.
After all, you were attacked by Shan State and the Bai family right after you returned from paying homage to the emperor of Dayu. So they weren't attacking you, but they were attacking the face of the emperor of Dayu.
Are the Bai family patriarch and the Shan State prince so shrewd that they would directly confront Dayu?
Therefore, the safety of your Kachin people is not without guarantee.
It's just that... you want a little more!
You want to expand your power and want more territory!
"In that case, why don't you go and attack the Rakhine tribe?" Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Dana was initially embarrassed and felt ashamed when Song Zhimian pointed out her thoughts, but she was still taken aback when she heard Song Zhimian suggest that they attack the Rakhine tribe.
"The Ruokai tribe?"
The Arakanese are the fourth largest power in Bhutan. They live together with the Burmese, so if you attack the Arakanese, you will definitely have to fight the Burmese.
The Burmese population is large, and the majority of them are ordinary people. If it really comes down to a fight, the Kachin people might not necessarily have the upper hand.
More importantly... if they attack the Rakhine people, Shan State will definitely take this opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Kachin people, and then the Kachin people's territory will definitely be in danger.
“Yes! We’re going to fight the Rakhine tribe!” Song Zhimian said readily.
"Could you elaborate, Lady Song?" Danna looked directly at Song Zhimian.
“Because you Kachin people and Shan State people have a feud with the Rakhine people!” Song Zhimian said bluntly.
Dana...
Dana was a little surprised. How could this woman know that the Kachin and Shan states shared a common enemy, the Rakhine people...?
Seeing that Danna was only staring at her in surprise without saying anything, Song Zhimian decided to be more explicit.
"Both Kachin State and Shan State were originally descendants of the royal family of the Bhai Kingdom. Your ancestors lost the struggle for the throne, and the original fiefdom was divided into Kachin State and Shan State by the Bhai Kingdom emperor."
Later, the Arakan tribe became incredibly powerful because one of its women married into the royal family of the Biao Kingdom, gained the emperor's favor, and gave birth to a prince.
It was also because of that favored concubine that the Arakan tribe gradually grew stronger.
Later, due to the dispute over water resources, the Rakhine tribe and your two tribes had a conflict. After a few minor skirmishes, the Rakhine tribe did not gain any advantage.
Later, the chieftain of the Rakhine tribe did something: he led his men to dig up the grave of the common ancestor of both your tribes and killed all those who guarded the grave.
By the time you receive the news, your shared ancestor will have been lying in the wilderness for many days, his remains incomplete.
It is because of this that your two clans have become sworn enemies with the Rakhine tribe.
Because of their connection with the royal family of Bhai, the Arakan people did not receive any punishment from the royal family.
On the contrary, your two clans were reprimanded by the royal family for some trivial matters.
That is why your two clans actually have an irreconcilable feud with the Rakhine people.
In the past, the Arakan people were protected by the royal family of the Biao Kingdom, and you couldn't do anything to them. But now? The royal family of the Biao Kingdom no longer exists.
"Although the Arakan tribe is quite strong, if your two tribes join forces against them, they probably won't be able to resist!" Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Dana was greatly alarmed.
The female official in front of me is so clear about the feud between the three clans. Isn't she just an ordinary palace official?
"But... how could Shan State possibly join us in attacking the Rakhine people?"
Even if they have some ideas, they definitely want to take over Kachin first.
While we are attacking the Rakhine State, Shan State might launch a sneak attack on us from behind!
"This move... is a bit risky!" Dana voiced her doubts.
Song Zhimian smiled, glanced at the bustling street scene outside the window, and then continued speaking.
"You share the same ancestors, and you're using the banner of avenging your ancestors? What do you think the people in Shan State will think?"
Furthermore, you have the recognition of Dayu. If Shan State wants to take advantage of your country's weakness to attack you, it depends on whether Dayu agrees or not!
You can go to the Southwest Army and find that Prince Qi.
While you are attacking the Rakhine people, please ask the Southwest Army to help watch over your territory.
The Southwest Army will definitely help with this small favor.
Back then... would Shan State still dare to touch you?
If Shan State also wants to avenge its ancestors, the best way is to join you in attacking the Rakhine people.
As for the other force, the Bai family... they dared not make any rash moves at this time and could only watch from the sidelines.
In the end, neither of you will suffer losses by doing this.
If Shan State doesn't participate, you will suffer greater losses, but you will be able to monopolize the power of the Rakhine people.
If Shan State gets involved, the pressure on you will be less, and at that time you can share the power of the Rakhine people with Shan State.
At that time, the power of your Kachin people will also increase greatly, and you will not be afraid of either the Shan State or the Bai family.
The Shan State and the Bai family want to take action against you because you are weak.
You are all strong now, so they won't think about dealing with you first; they're thinking about annexing the smaller forces first.
"This way... you've got a chance to catch your breath. What you become in the future depends on your abilities, brother and sister," Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Dana remained silent for a long time.
She kept thinking, is this what the people of Da Yu call "using war to stop war"? Or is it "using someone else's strength to fight back"?
How could a mere female official know so much?
"Then...would the Southwest Army be willing to help us defend our homeland?" Dana suddenly asked.
Song Zhimian raised an eyebrow.
"The Southwest Army will not help anyone without a reason, nor will it meddle in the affairs of other countries. However, when the interests of the people of Dayu are about to be harmed, the Southwest Army will definitely take action."
Envoy Dana, think about it, what if your Kachin capital had trade with the Great Yu, and had Great Yu caravans...
If Shan State attacks you, it will definitely harm the interests of Dayu.
Do you think... the Southwest Army would have stood idly by back then?
The Southwest Army will definitely think about protecting the interests of the Dayu merchants. At that time, sending troops...wouldn't that be a justifiable cause? Song Zhimian looked at Danna.
Dana finally understood what Song Zhimian meant.
She wanted more than just control of Shijie City; she also wanted merchants from Dayu to be able to travel freely within the Kachin capital...
Which is more important...?
"Thank you for your guidance, Lady Song!" Dana immediately picked up the wine glass beside her.
Song Zhimian smiled and also picked up her wine glass.
Xiao Huaijin, you've pushed this matter to the capital...
Haha, now we have to give it back!
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