Chapter 315

Xiao Baoyue only felt her whole body go numb.

It was just like the refreshing and stirring feeling when she heard Wang Yang talk about the theory of pacifying the barbarians that day!

She had originally thought that the situation before her was a dead end with no life, and there was hardly any room for maneuver on either side. She didn't expect Wang Yang to take an unexpected path and break the siege with a surprise force. Not only did he bring the dragon to life, but he also swallowed a piece of the country in return!

Just the Wenyang and Yongning tribes alone were already more than the Wu Ning barbarians could handle. With Great Qi as a backer and the lure of huge profits, under the general trend, there was no need to engage in battle; the matter was already settled. This strategy not only swallowed the Wu Ning barbarians but also intimidated the Yongning and Wenyang tribes, and also practiced a part of his theory of pacifying the barbarians—

"Bribe their chieftains, let important figures among them have industries with us, and achieve a situation where you have me and I have you. Deep interest binding. At that time, whoever in the barbarian tribe wants to start a war will be a public enemy. We don't need to take action; those leaders who have industries in the Han lands won't agree..."

She had thought repeatedly about how to let the barbarians have industries in the Han lands. Giving them away for free seemed like fawning and currying favor, easily arousing the greed and arrogance of the barbarians; and things like investing money first and then getting returns were not something the barbarians could accept. After a little thought, she came up with several methods. One is to provide loans to the barbarians to set up industries; the second is to seek opportunities for rewards and bestow industries; the third is to use industries to trade for the gold and silver minerals of the barbarian tribes.

However, these three methods each had their own drawbacks; either their own side would suffer losses, or the other party might not necessarily agree. How could it be like his move, like a boat on water, like wind brushing a willow, naturally formed without leaving a trace. He not only bound the interests but also used force to fight force, and received the submission of new tribes. What is even more magical is that he not only borrowed people's strength but also made people happy; being a pawn for him and still thinking of his kindness is about the same as selling someone and still having them count the money for him...

Subduing the three major tribes of the Jing barbarians without spending a single soldier or a single arrow—this person's talent for assisting a king is unfathomable...

Xiao Baoyue even doubted that if Wang Yang were given time and enough support, would this guy be able to unify the Southern Barbarians? She was severely frightened by this thought of hers. No one in the world could do this, right? From ancient times to the present, how many holy masters and famous ministers, even if they swept across the six directions, never fully collected the Southern Barbarians. Let alone fully collecting them, even collecting one or two out of ten was already extremely rare... What unifying the Southern Barbarians, this is too exaggerated... It shouldn't be, it shouldn't be, it should... not be, right???

Xiao Baoyue doubted life the more she thought about it, while Le Luo Luo became more determined in his belief in following Wang Yang the more he thought about it. Seeing this young phoenix of Wang Yang flapping its wings and showing its power, though it was only a first cry, it already had the momentum of overriding all birds, and he felt more and more that his father was far-sighted.

Xiao Baoyue and Le Luo Luo focused mainly on Wang Yang for their own reasons, while Angta considered the pros and cons more.

If it were really necessary to send troops to fight and kill the Wu Ning barbarians, then perhaps it would be necessary to deliberate again. But in the current situation, the Wu Ning barbarians simply dare not resist. Just using the name of "pointing the sword" to exchange for a dry share of the silk business—this deal is really cost-effective!

Besides, if you want to claim vassalage, just drag Wu Ning along. If everyone wants to surrender, let them surrender; no one should laugh at anyone!

Moreover, there is an Yidu barbarian hiding in the deep forest to the east. That group of crazy barbarians who don't even know how to speak the barbarian language are the most hateful of the Han. If he knew that we and the Wenyang barbarians surrendered to the Han court together, who knows what kind of trouble they would cause. Perhaps they would even drag the Wu Ning barbarians along.

Then it would be better to take this opportunity to force the Wu Ning barbarians to join the group first. The remaining Yidu barbarians would be unable to support themselves alone, and even if they went crazy, they wouldn't be able to make any waves. It would be best to let the Han court take the lead after subduing the Wu Ning barbarians, and have the four families send troops together to clear out the Yidu barbarians. Remove this hidden danger; otherwise, it would be easy to affect business after they jump out once the trade route is opened.

However, although this matter is for his own sake, he should try his best to get as much oil and water as possible. Thinking of this, Angta, in addition to his excitement, actually felt a bit of luck! It was also thanks to this opportunity to see the Han envoy first; if he had been a step late, perhaps the Yongning tribe would have become the second Wu Ning barbarian, or even the second Yidu barbarian!

Angta's general plan was set, so he told Wang Yang about the Yidu barbarians. Wang Yang was overjoyed in his heart; this person is very sensible! It is much better for him to bring this up than for himself to bring it up!

Wang Yang tapped his folding fan and praised:

"Houzeng still thinks comprehensively! Then let's follow the old rules: first reason, then ask to surrender or fight. If they surrender, open the barbarian route; if they don't, exterminate them..."

Xiao Baoyue thought to herself: This guy has revealed his true colors. With three tribes in hand, he doesn't even give dry shares anymore...

Angta said: "This group of barbarians has gone astray, they are crazy and stubborn, they don't care about profit, and they aren't afraid of death. There is no way to reason with them."

Wang Yang had been introduced to the situation of the Yidu barbarians by Xiao Baoyue and Kong Zhangyu. He heard that they were the most sinicized, even speaking the Han language, but they were the most extreme. They would capture Han people without asking for reasons and take them back for fire sacrifice. Angta saying they "went astray" could be considered appropriate.

"How about this: no matter what they are like, we should still ask. After all, Heaven has the virtue of loving life. We punish the past to warn the future, cure the sickness to save the person; we can't not give them a chance to turn over a new leaf, right? Don't you think so?"

Chen Qingshan: ☆_☆

Xiao Baoyue: →_→

Angta thought to himself: What punishing the past and saving the person, what is this all about? The Yidu barbarians are crazy; asking is asking in vain. He didn't agree in his heart, but he didn't show it at all on his face, nodding along: "Yes, yes."

Le Luo Luo cupped his hands and said: "Everything is up to the Han envoy."

Angta:...

While Angta despised Le Luo Luo for being fawning and having no barbarian backbone, he deliberated and said:

"The Yidu barbarians hide in the old forests where human footprints never reach, and their combat power is not weak. We are sending troops for a war of extermination. Although our military strength is superior to theirs, it is not that easy to completely clear them out. Not to mention the sweat and blood, the consumption of food and military equipment will definitely be quite a lot. The Han envoy also knows that our barbarian tribes cannot compare to the Han lands; life is bitter. If we fight like this, then... after all..."

Wang Yang smiled: "We are all our own people. If Houzeng has something to say, feel free to speak directly."

Angta said directly: "Can the court give our two tribes another ten percent dry share each as a reward? This way, the brothers under our command will see real benefits, and only then will they be able to fight desperately—"

Wang Yang deliberately sank his face.

Angta immediately said: "Han envoy, don't mind. It's really not that we are greedy, but this time fighting the Yidu barbarians is said to be to ensure the trade route, but the tribesmen are dull and won't think that far. They will only feel that they have no hatred or resentment with the Yidu barbarians, and they have to travel over mountains and rivers, and there is no profit to be made, so it is easy for them not to understand. Besides, both of our tribes are not rich, and it will be even harder to turn around after this battle. Having dry shares as a cushion can stabilize people's hearts, and at the same time, it shows that the court is considerate of our barbarian tribes and treats people with kindness. Our two tribes, from top to bottom, will inevitably be grateful to the court and be more loyal..."

Xiao Baoyue thought to herself, this Angta is also not simple. In such a short time, he found so many reasons, and his words are thoughtful, which can be called both reasonable and emotional. He actually remembered to drag Le Luo Luo along! It not only strengthens his own momentum but also divides Wang Yang and Le Luo Luo, which can be called killing two birds with one stone. I wonder if Wang Yang will agree.

He should have expected this long ago, right? That's why he only gave each tribe a twenty percent dry share at the beginning, and Wu Ning only got ten percent, leaving fifty percent, with plenty of room. But will he let the barbarians push their luck? Let's see how he responds.

Before Wang Yang could speak, Le Luo Luo preempted him:

"The Yidu barbarians are only one tribe, and they have lost their homeland, fleeing and living as guests. They are already poor. Not to mention our several families together, even if only two families join forces, they cannot resist. If we really start a war, it will be like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood. Within a month, Yidu will be destroyed. The Han envoy has already promised a twenty percent dry share and opened the barbarian route. Such huge profits are already enough. Besides, this is originally for our own affairs, so how can we ask for extra rewards? Our Wenyang tribe does not want it."

Barbarian traitor! This is a barbarian traitor!!!

Angta is not a person without a city, but hearing Le Luo Luo say such words to his face, he was so angry that his face turned red!

How come I didn't notice before that this big Da Ju Yu was born to be a dog?! I am here to scrape more oil and water for our two barbarian tribes, and you are barking here! Bark your mother! If you don't want oil and water, forget it, but you are still fawning over the court there, constantly fawning over the court—it's really disgusting!!!

Angta thought Le Luo Luo was fawning over the court, which was wronging Le Luo Luo.

He was fawning, but not over the court, but over Wang Yang.

If it were in the past, he would fight to the death to win this extra ten percent dry share! Just like he insisted on fighting Wang Yang to the end to pay less transaction tax. But he won't do that now. His father is right: betting on a phoenix, either don't bet, or if you bet, you must bet heavily! Since he wants to wait for the young phoenix to grow up, his vision must be long-term. If you fight for profit in everything and only care about immediate gains and losses, how can you talk about the long term? An extra ten percent profit is not a small amount, but if it ruins his relationship with Wang Yang because of this, he would rather not have it!

And he always remembers the strategy his father set for this meeting. His father said that Wang Yang's arrival can solve the crisis of the Wenyang tribe. If he is tough here, Wang Yang will have more confidence; if Wang Yang has more confidence, the Wenyang tribe can be tougher. The two complement each other. If he stands with the Yongning tribe to ask for an extra ten percent dry share and abandons his foundation, it is neither righteous nor wise.

In addition, he also hid a little thought. He felt that with Wang Yang's thorough way of doing things, the reward must be fair. Either both tribes get it, or neither gets anything. So no matter how he expresses his position, as long as Wang Yang decides to give it, he won't give it to Yongning alone. So it's better to let Angta fight for it. If he fails, he has sold a favor anyway; if he succeeds, he has a share in it!

Angta's reaction was also very fast. After his sudden anger, he immediately saw through Le Luo Luo's little thoughts, and said with a fake smile:

"Young Shaoyuye's move is high. You pretend to be a good person yourself and let me be the bad guy, and in the end, both families enjoy the profit. Actually, your Wenyang tribe's foundation is not as good as mine. If you want military expenses, you can just say it like me; you don't have to advance by retreating like this. The Han court is generous and treats us with benevolence and righteousness; what is there that cannot be discussed?"

Le Luo Luo said angrily: "You stop—"

Wang Yang opened his folding fan: "We are all our own people; there is no need to argue over such a small matter. Rewards are deserved. How about this: the court will not send troops first, otherwise the large army will still bother you to provide for them, consuming even more. In this way, you can save a sum of expenses. Anyway, your three tribes are more than enough to deal with one Yidu barbarian..."

Angta, Le Luo Luo:???

The large army comes and we still have to provide for them???

It seems there is no problem, after all, we have submitted... But why does it feel like something is wrong?

Xiao Baoyue and Chen Qingshan curled their lips.

Xinyi was a little excited:... Today I invite the two chieftains to join hands with our Great Qi to point our swords at the Wu Ning barbarians! So handsome! So powerful!

Eh, why are they not sending troops again?

Only hearing Wang Yang say heroically: "... We are all our own people. The court will not take a single cent of what is obtained from defeating the enemy! When the Yidu barbarians are destroyed, you can split the wealth and population obtained equally!"

Angta: You don't even spend a hair, so if you let you split it, do you have the face to split it?! You don't send troops yourself, so how did it become a reward for us?

He "did not forget his original intention" and persistently asked: "Then the dry shares of the Cloud Rainbow Pavilion—"

"These dry shares are really not possible—"

"There are still fifty percent left!"

"Yes, of these fifty percent, the court occupies thirty percent. The court pays the money, and is the ruler. The court occupies thirty percent, which is only ten percent more than you. This is no problem, right?"

"Uh... it's no problem. Then there are still twenty percent—"

"Those twenty percent are mine. I run around, arrange contacts, manage subsequent operations and profits, and deal with things back and forth—all of this depends on me. I take twenty percent, which is also deserved, right?"

Xiao Baoyue: I knew it!!!