Bahrain isn't stupid; if he wants to settle down here and raise sheep permanently, he'd better have a reliable ally.
Since the relocation of the camp, only a few Zhenbei Army patrolmen have come and gone.
He was still thinking about how to contact a high-ranking military officer and then select the most beautiful girl from his tribe to present to him as a token of his sincerity, but unexpectedly a captain suddenly appeared.
What was even more unexpected was that this military officer hadn't come for him, but rather specifically to find a girl.
Looking at the beautiful girl sitting in the VIP seat, wearing a snow-white leather robe, with a long black braid and a pair of agate earrings.
Bahrain guessed that this must be a nobleman of a higher status than the military officer.
With Song Liyun around, he dared not offer her any beautiful women, but only expressed his desire to attach himself to the Wu Dynasty.
Submit to the Wu Dynasty!
Upon hearing Bahrain's words, Xiao Zongqi's mouth practically stretched to his ears; this was truly a piece of good news that had fallen from the sky.
He was only thinking about how to buy the cattle and sheep from this tribe when they took the initiative to propose to submit to the Wu Dynasty.
Population is wealth, no matter where it is.
The Wu Dynasty strictly controlled the movement of people; otherwise, all the people in the harsh, cold land would have fled.
On the other hand, they tried to relocate the population from the interior to the border, hoping to enrich the sparsely populated northern regions.
To become wealthy, one needs people, and the arrival of the Di tribe filled the population gap.
If I could bring a Di tribe under my control, it would increase the income of the garrison.
He certainly welcomed such a wonderful thing.
"Bahrain, the Wu Dynasty has always been known for its generosity and benevolence. If you are willing to come to the Wu Dynasty, you will naturally receive its protection, and no one will dare to annex you again."
Balin was overjoyed. Upon arriving at Xiaoba, he paid the tax of five sheep to the Zhenbei Army, only to be allowed to stay in Xiaoba for the winter.
Now that Commander Xiao has said that he can stay forever and receive the protection of the Wu Dynasty, he no longer has to worry about being annexed.
Bahrain respectfully toasted General Xiao and told him how he would obey the management of the garrison in the future.
Xiao Zongqi's face was flushed; he had killed Di people, but had never been offered a toast by them.
At this moment, he seemed to anticipate that he would become a centurion, a wealthy local official like Luo Baihu.
Song Dekui was quick-witted and seized the opportunity to bring up business such as buying and selling cattle and sheep.
This was naturally a matter of mutual agreement among the three parties, so the men talked and drank, and the tent was filled with laughter and joy, creating a lively atmosphere.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, Song Liyun's heart pounded. She suddenly realized that she was short-sighted and had a narrow perspective.
From selling furs to now, all he thinks about are the cattle and sheep of the Uda tribe.
Even when Ashi was risking his life to fight for the grassland territory, he only thought about gathering information and sending Ashi some food that he didn't need at the moment.
For so long, I haven't made any more effort for my future life.
Balin could seek refuge with Guangbao Guard, and Xiao Zongqi could control the Di tribes and gather population for the Wu Dynasty.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity to gather together the tribes that have scattered from the Mida tribe in another way?
Zhao Tingduo used force to gather one part of the forces, and then gathered another part herself, eventually combining them together.
Or, if she marries into a tribe on the grasslands, these tribes will be her followers and her property, unless they leave voluntarily.
Song Liyun pinched herself, annoyed that she had only realized it now.
Like the people of the Wu Dynasty, the Di people worked hard and pursued a life free from worries about food and clothing.
If you want to win people over, the way to do it is, of course, through business.
The cold storage in Broken Gold Town needs to be expanded, and we also need to think about industrial ice making.
Industrial ice making requires saltpeter, and relying solely on ice extracted from rivers in winter cannot meet the transportation needs of frozen meat.
"Xiaoyun, what are you thinking about? That barbarian is about to offer you a toast."
Song Liyun was in a daze until Song Dekui next to her tugged at her sleeve and she came to her senses.
Bahrain was now standing before her, holding a bowl of wine, his sincerity evident.
Song Liyun did not pick up the wine bowl, but chuckled and said, "Chief of Balin, would you like to drink from a large bowl or a small bowl?"
Bahrain looked completely bewildered...
Song Liyun said, "Since Chief Xiao is willing to help your tribe, Chief Balin might as well tell the other tribes. Maybe there are others who share the same idea as you."
Upon hearing Song Liyun's words, Xiao Zongqi, who was still smiling due to the effects of the alcohol, suddenly tensed up and stared intently at Bahrain.
He's a member of the military, so there are some things he can't say directly.
The relationship between the Wu Dynasty and the Di tribes was also somewhat delicate.
The feud between the Di people and the Wu Dynasty has been intertwined for thousands of years. While the official conflict involved fighting and killing, the secret activities involved caravan trade.
The Wu Dynasty wanted the Di tribes to submit, but it couldn't appear too eager, lest it lose the demeanor of a great power.
Furthermore, one must not venture into the grasslands to proactively contact the Di tribes, as this would invite hatred and retaliation from the Di royal court.
If someone like General Xiao consolidates control over the tribes and nothing goes wrong, then all is well.
If it falls into the eyes of hostile forces, they can easily label him as Tongdi.
However, fortune favors the bold, and given the potential for profit, General Xiao was clearly willing to take that risk.
Balin scratched his head: "As Miss Song knows, each tribe of our Di people is not together; they are separated by dozens of miles. I don't know what they think."
Song Liyun smiled and said, "I can go and ask for you."
She does not represent the government, the military, or the Di people.
But... she was a government official, a military household member, and the future mistress of the Di tribe.
She has the most say in the future of the Di tribe and is best able to control its development direction.
Commander Xiao was overjoyed that Song Liyun had taken the initiative to accept the offer of amnesty to other tribes.
He left Wu Dong and a few other soldiers to protect Song Liyun, while he rushed back to Guangbao to dispatch more soldiers to assist Song Liyun.
The fact that the Di tribe wanted to submit to the Wu Dynasty was far beyond what he could accept.
In particular, Guangbao is a vital passage connecting the Dilu grasslands, so he dared not act on his own and needed to inform the garrison commanders and even the commander Lei of the city's garrison.
In the Kun tribe, Song Dekui and Wu Dong arranged the next part of the itinerary.
After Commander Song Xiao left, Li Yun began to interrogate Balin, demanding that he tell her everything he knew about what had happened in the Mida River Valley.
Bahrain was unaware of Song Liyun's identity, but seeing that Commander Xiao had specifically left behind strong soldiers to protect her, he knew he had to obey.
The Kun tribe decided to abandon their winter migration to the Yue lands only a month ago, when the second conflict occurred in the Mida River Valley.
"The Uda tribe is too strong; it is full of elite cavalry."
Bahrain's eyes light up whenever he mentions his idol, the Uda tribe.
"The cavalry of the Uda tribe is led by their young lord, a warrior."
A month ago, several hundred cavalrymen surrounded the Dongyue tribe…
Bahrain recounted the events that took place in the Mida River Valley in his broken Wuchao language.
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