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In the center of the large tent sat several people, with the leader of the Small Tribes, Mardu, at the forefront. This group had only recently arrived in this area, as the winds and sandstorms on the Gobi Desert had become increasingly frequent. They sought refuge here to escape the harsh conditions, finding this location to be much less affected by the storms.
Mardu watched as a figure entered the tent; it was Lu An.
"I am Lu An, greetings to the leader," he said.
"Lu An? What brings you to our tribe?" Mardu asked.
With a smile, Lu An replied, "Leader, I come with great sincerity. While your tribe may find temporary peace from the sandstorms here, it is not a long-term solution. The Wu Kingdom has vast territories and abundant resources. If you were to pledge allegiance to us, not only would you be spared from the torment of the storms, but you would also receive protection from the Wu Kingdom."
Mardu snorted dismissively, "We are used to our freedom and do not wish to be controlled by others."
Unfazed, Lu An continued, "Please do not be hasty in your rejection. I understand your concerns about losing your freedom, but the Wu Kingdom is very lenient towards those who surrender. Aside from necessary military deployments, all internal affairs would remain under your control. Furthermore, with the thriving trade in the Wu Kingdom, your tribe's furs and fine horses could find greater markets, ensuring a more prosperous life for your people."
Upon hearing this, Mardu's face showed signs of hesitation. At that moment, one of the elders spoke up: "Leader, what this man says has merit. We must indeed consider the long-term welfare of our people."
After pondering for a moment, Mardu replied, "Allow me some time to think it over; I will give you an answer by tomorrow."
Lu An felt a surge of hope in his heart upon sensing a shift in circumstances and respectfully withdrew to await news.
Once Lu An left, those remaining in the tent began to deliberate. Mardu was the first to speak: "What do you all think? The conditions offered by Wu Kingdom seem enticing, but are we truly willing to submit to another nation?"
One elder stroked his beard thoughtfully and said slowly, "Leader, while we may have temporarily escaped the sandstorms, our resources here are limited. Over time, our tribe's development will inevitably be constrained. If we were to pledge allegiance to Wu Kingdom as that man suggested, trade would flourish and our people's lives would surely improve."
However, another young general suddenly stood up:
"No! Surrendering means being subordinate. What if the Wu Kingdom is just using sweet words to deceive us? By then, we won't even have the strength to resist."
The large tent was immediately filled with murmurs of discussion.
Mardu raised his hand to signal for silence.
"Everyone has valid points. However, given the current situation, facing the harsh winds and sands alone is fraught with difficulties, while the Wu Kingdom possesses great strength. If their surrender is feigned, they might first gain our trust, and once their tribe grows stronger, they could seek independence. Is that a possibility?"
Upon hearing this, the crowd fell silent for a moment before one elder nodded in agreement. "This plan is quite clever, Chief. It allows us to gain immediate benefits while keeping our options open."
The young general also furrowed his brow in thought before expressing his agreement.
Mardu then made up his mind, waiting only for the day to inform Lu An.
After Lu An returned to the camp, he headed straight for Lin Feng's tent.
The soldier at the entrance reported to Lin Feng that Lu An had returned.
At that moment, Lin Feng and Lu Yong were together, waiting for Lu An.
"Let him in."
Once Lu An entered, he saluted them and said, "Greetings, Generals."
Lu Yong asked first, "What is the situation?"
Lu An recounted the details of the negotiations to both Lu Yong and Lin Feng.
After listening, Lin Feng replied, "If that's the case, let's discuss it further tomorrow."
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