The man being stared at by Chu Han was named Serihan, and he was the leader of this small tribe.
Seeing that this Han envoy was not afraid of the giant python that his tribe was offering, but instead dared to stare at him, Serihan couldn't help but admire the man's courage.
Although these indigenous tribes lack civilization and behave like wild beasts, they still hold warriors in high esteem.
After dismissing his men carrying the giant python, Serihan stood up and approached Chu Han.
"Tell me honestly, what is the purpose of the Han Kingdom sending you here?"
Upon hearing Serihan's question, the guide beside him quickly translated it for Chu Han.
Chu Han's expression turned solemn: "Our Great Han has always been compassionate towards the weak. My purpose in coming here is naturally to help you, so that you will not be dragged into unnecessary disasters."
"Disaster?"
Upon hearing Chu Han's words, Serihan sneered: "We have always lived peacefully in this jungle without any disasters. But since you came, many tribes have been attacking us in order to obtain the gems, medicines and other items that we trade with you. This has not only disrupted my peaceful life, but also killed many innocent warriors."
If there is any disaster, it is you who brought it. And now, you have colluded together to conquer us, yet you claim to be helping us? Is your Han state so shameless?
Hearing Serihan's question, Chu Han simply chuckled: "Chief, you're mistaken. Even before we arrived, didn't other tribes attack you?"
There are hundreds of tribes of all sizes in this area. Can you honestly say that they were all living in peace before we arrived?
"Is your tribe being attacked because you are too weak, or because of our arrival?"
"this……"
Upon hearing Chu Han's question, Serihan was speechless.
In the jungle, the law of the jungle prevails: the strong prey on the weak. If you are weak, you are destined to be beaten.
Seeing that Serihan's expression softened, Chu Han immediately said, "Leader, think back to what you lost when you were beaten before we arrived, and what you lost after we arrived?"
"Well..."
After listening to the guide's translation, Serihan couldn't help but recall the events.
Upon careful recollection, Serhihan did indeed realize the difference.
In the past, when they were attacked, they not only lost the tribe's food supply, but also many young and strong people, and each time they were severely weakened.
However, since the Han people arrived, many of the people who came to plunder their tribes only took some of the gems, herbs and spices they had collected. Sometimes, in order to enable them to continue collecting those things, they would even give them some food.
Although both involve robbery, the former is about taking lives, while the latter is about taking money and can also yield some benefits.
Upon having this thought, Serihan's hatred for the Han Dynasty suddenly lessened considerably.
In his view, it was perhaps the appearance of the Han people that made those tribes realize the importance of his small tribe and thus spared him.
It seems that the Han Kingdom brought not disaster, but hope for survival!
Thinking of this, Serihan then looked at Chu Han and asked, "Then tell me, Han envoy, how does your Han state plan to help us?"
Upon hearing the question, Chu Han did not rush to respond, but instead looked down at the ropes binding her body: "I think the leader is a polite person. Do you intend for me to speak to you like this?"
"Untie them!"
Upon hearing this, Serihan immediately ordered his men to untie the ropes binding Chu Han and the others.
"Han envoy, please come to my residence for further discussion!"
Chu Han nodded slightly: "Please, leader!"
Before long, the group arrived at a low wooden house.
Looking at the dilapidated wooden house in front of him, Chu Han couldn't help but sigh, "I never imagined that you, as a leader, would live so frugally. It's truly remarkable!"
"Han envoy, please do not mock us. It is already a miracle that our small tribe has survived. How could we dare to hope for anything more?"
Serihan replied indifferently, in his opinion, Chu Han's words were clearly mocking their tribe's poverty.
Seeing this, Chu Han simply smiled and didn't say anything more.
After the group entered the room and took their seats as host and guest, Serihan asked first, "Han envoy, may you speak now?"
Chu Han smiled and asked, "May I ask, leader, have you ever heard of the Yongluo tribe?"
"Of course I've heard of them. They're the most loyal dogs of your Han people. Over the years, they've bullied our small tribes quite a bit!"
Speaking of the Yongluo tribe, Serihan hated them with a passion.
Last year, a group calling themselves the Yongluo tribe came and robbed them of a lot of things.
Although no one was injured, they suffered heavy losses, and almost everyone in the village starved to death.
Chu Han didn't care about Serihan calling the Yongluo tribe dogs, but continued to ask, "Does the leader know what the Yongluo tribe was like before?"
Serihan shook his head: "I don't know about that. I've never heard of such a tribe before!"
"The Yongluo tribe is located thirty miles southeast of our port. It was previously just a small tribe of two thousand people who made a living by fishing. Its size is similar to yours, and it is hundreds of miles away from here. It is normal that you have never heard of it before."
Later, our army built a port there, and many merchants came here. The Yongluo tribe also began to exchange their tribal products for our grain, cloth, ironware and other goods.
It was precisely because of their frequent interactions with us that they were able to gradually grow from a small tribe to its current size with the help of those resources…”
Chu Han also told the story of the development of the Yongluo tribe to Serihan.
"Does the Han envoy mean that if our tribe trades with you, it can be like the Yongluo tribe?"
After hearing Chu Han's introduction, Serihan's eyes lit up, and he looked at Chu Han with anticipation.
He didn't doubt the authenticity of Chu Hanzhong's statement. After all, the sudden rise of the Yongluo tribe and its current strength couldn't lie, and the support of the Han Kingdom was definitely involved.
"No, our Great Han has always only associated with friends. As for those who offend us, the Great Han will not only refuse to trade with them, but will also send troops to kill them!"
Finally, Chu Han looked at Serihan with a serious expression: "Does the chief want to be friends with my Great Han, or do he want to be enemies?"
Upon hearing this, Serihan was taken aback. Although Chu Han's words carried a hint of threat, he showed no anger whatsoever.
If the Great Han could truly help him and his tribe live the same life as the Yongluo tribe, he was certain he would be more loyal to the Great Han than anyone else.
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