Chapter 909: Qibo's Mission

"Very well, if that is how you put it, I think our Xuanyuan Tribe has the ability to help you resist the Shennong Clan. However, I still wish to ask: what price are you, the Tribal Alliance, willing to pay us?"

In truth, these tribes already saw their future and status clearly enough. For tribes like theirs, contending for hegemony on this land was impossible; maintaining their normal lives was the greatest stroke of luck. The only way to avoid being invaded was to join a large tribe like the Shennong Clan.

But because of the current state of the Shennong Clan, they had no other choice, so switching to join a larger tribe was the truly clear-headed decision.

Thus, She said without hesitation: "All the territory of the Shennong Clan that we conquer together, and all the supplies, grain, and population obtained, shall belong entirely to the Xuanyuan Tribe. As for our Tribal Alliance, if your Xuanyuan Tribe can provide us with sufficient treatment and not oppress us like the Shennong Clan, we are also willing to join the Xuanyuan Tribe and become one of its tribes."

Qibo laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Very good, very good. If you are willing to join our Xuanyuan Tribe, that is no problem at all. I can also guarantee to you that our Xuanyuan Tribe will absolutely not oppress you. You can ask those envoys you sent; listen to what our Xuanyuan Tribe is like now, and hear what kind of life our tribespeople lead. I think you will be willing to join us."

She could not help but turn his head to glance at those few envoys. He had not expected those envoys to be truly somewhat excited, very much wanting to recount what they had seen and heard. She could also guess that the Xuanyuan Tribe was likely truly powerful now. If the Xuanyuan Tribe could really provide them with sufficiently good treatment, this was also their best choice for the future.

"Very well, Qibo, I will ask them carefully, and then I will decide whether or not to join your Xuanyuan Tribe. But the other conditions will not change: all acquisitions shall belong entirely to the Xuanyuan Tribe; we only need to be able to keep the territory where we live, and that will be enough."

Qibo waved his hand: "You do not need to worry about this. Regardless of whether you are willing to join our Xuanyuan Tribe, the territory where you survive here will be left to you; the Xuanyuan Tribe will not occupy this place of yours."

Having received such a promise, She and the other leaders also felt their pressure instantly diminish. Their greatest worry had vanished, and facing the Shennong Clan, they now had sufficient confidence. Thus, She said with a very humble posture: "Very well, thank you, Qibo. However, I do not know when you will return to the Xuanyuan Tribe, and when your Soldiers will be able to come over?"

"There is also one more thing: we do not have enough grain here to supply your Soldiers. How should this be handled?"

Qibo reassured She: "You do not need to worry about the matter of grain; our Soldiers will be provided for by our Xuanyuan Tribe itself. Weapons and the like also do not need to be considered by you; you only need to manage yourselves well. However, when it comes to fighting, you must listen to our command and cannot go about fighting recklessly. Do you understand this point?"

"Understood, that is certain." She knew that after seeking aid, he would certainly lose ruling power temporarily, but this was one of the prices he needed to pay; he had long been clear on that.

However, Qibo had not yet fully answered his previous question, so he was still staring at Qibo with eager anticipation.

Qibo could only add: "I still have to stay in your tribe for a few days to observe the Geography here, decide where our Soldiers will camp after they arrive, and also take a look at the situation of the Shennong Clan on the opposite side before saying anything more."

She naturally did not dare to urge him, and could only nod repeatedly, promising to arrange for people to serve and follow Qibo, and to satisfy all his requirements.

Of course, Qibo had not come here to enjoy himself; his time was also very tight. He had to figure out all the detailed circumstances here as quickly as possible and then take them back to the Xuanyuan Tribe, so as to arrange the subsequent plans early. The significance of this war to the Xuanyuan Tribe was greater than it was to this Tribal Alliance; after all, many, many such small tribes had already disappeared, but whether the Xuanyuan Tribe could become the greatest tribe on the land depended on this one war.

Qibo's news had not yet been brought back, but Huaxia and the Xuanyuan Tribe had already begun making preparations. Huaxia began to manufacture Wheelbarrows in large quantities, because for transporting goods, Wheelbarrows were more advantageous than ox-carts or Handcarts in the current Geography.

The New Recruit Company had already finished recruitment and begun training. The new recruits who entered this time were told from the very first day of enlistment that after their New Recruit Company training ended, there was a very high possibility they would be sent to the battlefield. Although it was very dangerous, there was a high probability they could perform meritorious service and acquire Military Merit, which was much better luck than those old Soldiers who had muddled along for many years.

Although it was possible that people would be drawn at random—because it was not yet known how to decide who would go and which people would go—Xiong had already been confirmed as the supreme commander of this war.

Baifeng also sighed that for such a large Huaxia, an old man like Xiong had to go out every year. It was mainly because Baifeng did not feel at ease with others going now, and Xiong himself did not feel at ease either. This war could also be considered an opportunity to add some real Military Merit for Xiong, and at the same time, a good opportunity to select some excellent generals.

Baifeng also understood that Xiong could still go and fight this battle, and had the energy to fight it. After all, with a more formidable Xuanyuan holding the line there, this was a guaranteed victory. Xiong going over would simply minimize Huaxia's casualties and maximize the battle results.

Even for that final Battle of Banquan, Baifeng dared to let Xiong go and fight, but Xiong likely did not have the energy to participate in the war against Chiyou.

Regarding the war with the Chiyou group, Baifeng felt he should go himself. Although he had never participated in any military action in his previous life, nor had he read military books, those things he had absorbed through osmosis and his relatively advanced ideas were enough to play a sufficiently large role in this era where tactics were still very primitive.

Baifeng also did not know if Xuanyuan or Chiyou understood tactics, but judging from historical records, their battles were more like myths—you use wind and rain, I use the South-Pointing Chariot; the mythological color was far too thick.

And Shaoyin had also internally secured his position; he would go to participate in the war and charge as an ordinary Soldier. But this was also a necessary condition for Shaoyin to rise rapidly in the future. Without Military Merit, he could not reach a high position. If he did not demonstrate sufficient military talent, Baifeng would only let him inherit his father's Nobility and would not give him much power. Baifeng would not give away the future of his country as a favor.