Bang... bang... bang....
The sound of drums began to resonate, quietly breaking the silent and tense atmosphere as ti passed.
Hearing this continuous drumbeat, Gu Han finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The Won’s Departnt has a custom of "casting copper into drums," and these cast copper drums hold great significance for them, with the king of their tribe being called the "Master of Drums."
Being able to beat the copper drums at this mont.
At the very least—
Their king has decided to et Gu Han.
Gu Han took a deep breath, waiting quietly for their next move.
Indeed, the sturdy man just now ca out again and gestured to Gu Han, saying, "The Dulao wants to see you."
Gu Han, maintaining his composure, clasped his hands in thanks.
Then he followed the sturdy man forward.
The Shanyue’s culture is fundantally different from that of the Great Han, sothing evident from the architectural style of the Won’s Departnt’s tribe.
Unlike the Wuhuan and Xianbei, who are actively absorbing Han culture.
The Won’s Departnt still uses "pile dwelling" houses, with elevated ground floors and living areas above, including so cave dwellings.
Along the way, Gu Han carefully observed the living environnt of these Won’s Departnt people.
He had gained so understanding of the Won’s Departnt.
The customs of the Won’s Departnt tribe are quite incompatible with the Central Plains, whether it is their "sacrificing people to worship ghosts" or their food choices.
The only slight similarity might be that the Won’s Departnt also has so agricultural culture.
But it is different from the Great Han’s agriculture.
They cultivate dryland rice and taro.
They don’t have fixed land, often migrating as soon as they exhaust the fertility of a piece of land.
Overall—
The recognition of Han culture among the Barbarian Tribes in the Shanyue region is far lower than that of the Wuhuan and Xianbei.
This is definitely not good news for Gu Han.
But there are differences.
That is, Gu Chen’s past actions left a certain legend and influence among these Barbarians.
He can only seize this opportunity.
....
The leader of the Won’s Departnt is called "Dulao" in their tribe.
This is a sturdy man covered in tattoos.
Perhaps because he was all in, upon seeing him, Gu Han suddenly felt less nervous.
He perford a standard Han courtesy to this Won’s Departnt Dulao.
"Are you the descendant of the Nuohu Great Ghost Master?"
The Won’s Departnt leader stared tightly at Gu Han, asking with a thunderous and powerful voice.
"Indeed." Gu Han maintained his composed deanor.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
"Good!" The Won’s Departnt Dulao smiled, not maintaining a stern face throughout, but directly ordered a feast instead.
This is also part of the culture of the Won’s Departnt tribe.
They have their own understanding of hosting guests, including distinctive food and hosting with a "nose drink."
Gu Han had heard of this tradition from Great Han officials before.
Regarding this matter—
He had his own persistence.
He had changed so much along the way.
From a typical noble son into a tenacious man.
He had already decided on his style of conduct for this trip.
If it is to explore, then one must popularize Han culture while respecting the other party’s culture.
This is an extrely rare quality in the current era.
But respect is respect.
Gu Han still has the pride of being a mber of the Gu Clan. He can eat food not eaten by the Han, but as for the "nose drink," which completely goes against Han etiquette, he would never accept it.
Facing the bamboo tube handed over by the Won’s Departnt, he unhesitatingly waved his hand: "Please forgive , Dulao."
"The Gu Clan’s family style is very strict."
"I must not commit such a disrespectful act."
He spoke firmly to the Won’s Departnt Dulao.
Hearing this, the Won’s Departnt Dulao imdiately frowned, a trace of displeasure flashing across his face: "Haven’t you heard from your Han officials."
"When you co to our Won’s Departnt tribe, you must have a nose drink?"
One by one, the surrounding Won’s Departnt people stood up, as if ready to take Gu Han down at Dulao’s command.
"I have heard."
Gu Han took a deep breath, still maintaining his composed deanor: "But I am not only a Han official, but also a mber of the Gu Clan!"
——A mber of the Gu Clan!
Gu Han’s tone was particularly firm.
While their generation may have their abilities and characters doubted, there is no need for any doubt regarding their family’s honor.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the room beca even more tense, as if a sword was drawn.
Gu Chen’s reputation as a descendant indeed brought so help to Gu Han.
But strength is needed for everything.
Given the current situation where Gu Han had only a few people, how much deterrence could he possibly exert?
Gu Han clearly felt the anger of the people around him.
He took another deep breath, then slowly stood up, looking earnestly at the Won’s Departnt Dulao: "If I could co here today, then I have already put my life aside."
"To be honest, I have heard of the customs of various Baiyue tribes."
"Only then did I decide to et Dulao."
"Doesn’t Dulao want to know why?"
Very clever negotiation tactics; this is Gu Han’s progress.
Indeed, the Won’s Departnt Dulao was imdiately drawn in and asked, "Why?"
"I want to save the Won’s Departnt!"
Gu Han imdiately said, his expression becoming more confident.
"Save the Won’s Departnt?"
The Won’s Departnt Dulao was stunned for a mont, then imdiately showed a slightly disdainful smile: "Why would our Won’s Departnt need saving from you?"
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