Northeast Frontier of the Grasslands.
North of Yan.
Royal Court of Donghu State.
"Greetings to the King of Donghu."
Sima Lin entered the royal court and bowed respectfully.
The King of Donghu sat on a tiger-skin throne, his face middle-aged, with a robust figure, exuding a wild presence.
On both sides of the court stood Donghu commanders, clad in furs, all appearing very burly.
On this grassland, there was no such thing as a hundred officials; they revered martial strength and the rule of the strong.
Those in administrative roles held low status, while military commanders held high status.
The mont Sima Lin stepped into the royal court,
the King of Donghu showed no unfamiliarity, instead laughing loudly: "Lord Sima, it’s been a long ti!"
"Rise and take a seat."
In response,
two Donghu soldiers imdiately brought over a cushion.
Sima Lin did not hesitate, and imdiately took a seat, expressing his gratitude with flattering words, "Thank you, Great King."
"What good news have you brought for this ti?" the King of Donghu asked, looking expectantly at Sima Lin.
"Great King."
"The King of Yan secretly sent to ask for aid from you." Sima Lin, seemingly already aligned with Donghu State, did not hide his intentions.
"It seems."
"That Qin must have been severely thrashing Yan."
"Otherwise, why would that old King of Yan seek my aid?" The King of Donghu laughed, very pleased.
"Great King, you are wise."
"Currently, Yan is on the brink of destruction."
"So, under my diation, the King of Yan sent to ask for your aid." Sima Lin promptly smiled.
"Go on."
"What price is the King of Yan willing to pay?" the King of Donghu imdiately asked.
"Great King."
"The King of Yan can no longer afford any price, but under my suggestion, he has already withdrawn seventy thousand frontier troops from Ji City."
"They have now retreated, and there is no longer any defense on Yan’s border."
"Isn’t this a great thing for you, Great King?"
"Everything in the Northern Frontier of Yan is yours for the taking."
"Wealth, manpower, resources."
"All can be yours."
Sima Lin spoke with great excitent.
Upon hearing this,
a glint of excitent flashed in the King of Donghu’s eyes.
The Donghu generals in the tent also burst into laughter.
"Hahaha."
"That’s wonderful."
"With Yan undefended, isn’t this a trendous opportunity?"
"The Yan won are all so beautiful, and they have plenty of grain and lots of iron."
"If we obtain them, our national power will surely soar."
"Great King, please give the order."
"We will imdiately march south and attack."
"Great King, it’s been a while since we Donghu warriors set out on a campaign; we can’t miss this great opportunity..."
The King of Donghu had not yet spoken.
Below, the Donghu generals were all shouting excitedly.
The greed in their eyes was undisguised.
"Alright."
The King of Donghu waved his hand.
The clamor temporarily quieted down.
Then,
the King of Donghu spoke to Sima Lin, very pleased: "It seems that saving your life back then was indeed worthwhile; this ti, you have done a great service for our tribe."
"If it weren’t for you, Great King, I would have died long ago."
"I am willing to devote my life to serve the Great King." Sima Lin imdiately bowed with excitent.
"This ti, your contribution is irreplaceable."
"Whatever you want, just tell ."
"As long as I can manage it, I will agree." The King of Donghu waved his hand generously.
Sima Lin’s eyes flickered, and he quickly said, "I wish to beco a true Donghu, to have my own tribe to govern."
Upon hearing this,
the King of Donghu laughed heartily and then said, "Very well, very well."
"In that case, I will fulfill your wish."
"I have decided to send troops south."
"You will accompany the army, provide strategies for my valiant warriors, and once we return victorious, I will grant you a tribe of ten thousand, making you a true son of Donghu."
Upon hearing this,
Sima Lin was filled with excitent, imdiately bowing, "I pledge my life to serve the Great King."
"Great King."
"I request to join the battle."
"This ti, none other than I, Wu Wu, should lead the army south."
A burly man stepped forward and loudly requested.
"Wu Wu."
"You’re overthinking it."
"Every campaign is led by you; it’s ti for us to have a turn."
"Indeed."
"It’s our turn now."
"Your tribe has seized so much every ti; it’s our turn now..."
The Donghu generals below disputed endlessly.
Witnessing this scene,
the King of Donghu was pleased to see it happen.
On the grassland, this kind of warrior spirit was highly esteed.
"This is a trendous opportunity."
"I want the people and resources."
"I also want the territory of Yan."
"Wu Wu, Ta Xiong."
"Quickly gather two hundred thousand troops and march south."
"Seize everything in sight."
"To sum up."
"I want it all." The King of Donghu laughed and looked at the two burliest generals.
Upon hearing this,
"Rest assured, Great King."
"We will slaughter every weak Yan we encounter."
The two Donghu generals responded excitedly.
"Great King."
"Yan is no longer a concern."
"But we must be cautious of Qin."
"Their military might is not weak."
"If our Donghu warriors encounter the Qin Army, it’s better to be cautious." Sima Lin suggested.
"The Qin Army, aren’t they also part of the so-called Huaxia race?"
"They’re quite weak."
"Rest assured, Great King, should we encounter the Qin Army, I will show them the might of Donghu warriors." Wu Wu boasted arrogantly.
But the King of Donghu raised a hand: "There is no conflict between us and the Qin Army. If we encounter the Qin Army, avoid conflict if possible. What we want are the people and resources of Yan."
"Of course."
"If the Qin forces dare make a move, then slaughter them all."
A cold glint flashed in the King of Donghu’s eyes.
He also exuded a sense of confidence.
Qin, he did not fear them in the slightest.
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