novelSusiti Chapter 654 The Reasons for the Lawsuit Outside Taiping Pass
Chapter 654 The Reasons for the Lawsuit Outside Taiping Pass
"Then what exactly do you mean by 'aid'?"
Bai Yifei stepped forward, peeked out slightly, and slowly spoke.
"We, the Murong Xianbei, hope to obtain food and weapons from Cangzhou to strengthen our power."
"At the same time, we are also willing to form an alliance with Cangzhou to defend Cangzhou behind Taiping Pass from invasions by various tribes on the grasslands."
Seeing that the other party's attitude had softened, Murong Jun felt relieved, knowing that his plan had taken its first step, and quickly forced a smile.
"Food and weapons? To feed the hundreds of thousands of your people, that's no small amount. What makes you think Cangzhou will give them to you so easily?"
Mu Qinglin frowned slightly and looked down at the three Murong brothers.
"General, rest assured, we are not asking for nothing. Our tribe can support most of its people by herding livestock, so we do not need Cangzhou to provide everything."
"Once we receive sufficient assistance, we will go all out to fight against the three major alliances on the grasslands and relieve the pressure on Cangzhou."
"Moreover, our Xianbei warriors are all brave and skilled in battle. With our addition, the defense line of Cangzhou will be even more solid."
Murong Jun's expression tightened, and he quickly said.
"I will report your request to the governor, but before that, you must wait for news outside Taiping Pass and are not allowed to enter a certain area within the pass without authorization."
Mu Qinglin pondered for a moment, and seeing that the three Murong brothers below did not seem to have come with any ill intentions, he could only nod.
Should Cangzhou support the Xianbei people, allowing them to march north and contend with other ethnic groups, thus using one ethnic group to control another?
This concerns the future development direction of Cangzhou, and it is clearly not something that a mere garrison commander like him can decide.
All he could do was temporarily stabilize this Xianbei tribe and keep them outside Taiping Pass.
As for the rest, that's not something he should be thinking about; it's something that Xun Yu and the others in Cangling City should be worrying about right now.
"Thank you for your leniency, General. We will certainly abide by the rules and await good news."
Upon hearing this, Murong Jun was overjoyed, knowing that his plan was already half successful, and quickly bowed in greeting.
After saying this, the three Murong brothers led their elite troops back slowly, then turned their horses around and galloped back to their camp.
His silhouette stretched long in the afterglow of the setting sun, appearing somewhat lonely.
The setting sun poured down on the grassland like molten gold, casting long shadows of the three Murong brothers and adding a touch of desolation.
Murong Chui and Murong Ke rode side by side, closely following Murong Jun. Their gazes sometimes fell on the slightly hunched back in front of them, and sometimes swept towards the grassland in the distance that belonged to them but seemed to be out of reach.
Seeing their elder brother humble himself before the mortal enemy of the grassland tribe for the sake of the tribe's future, the two of them felt very uncomfortable.
However, there was nothing they could do. The situation was beyond their control. No matter how capable they were at commanding troops or how invincible they were, they couldn't make bricks without straw. The current Murong Xianbei clan was not strong enough to support their unparalleled military command abilities.
"Brother, in the past our Xianbei cavalry swept across the grasslands, when have we ever suffered such humiliation? To beg for help from those southerners is a disgrace to our Xianbei."
Murong Chui was tall and imposing, with an indomitable pride hidden between his brows. He gently pulled on the reins, making his mount ride alongside his elder brother, and said in a low voice.
"Second brother, times change and circumstances are ever-changing. There has never been an invincible tribe on the grasslands."
"Today, the Xianbei people, who once dominated the grasslands, are now fragmented. We, the Murong Xianbei, are facing an unprecedented crisis. The alliance of the Mongols, Jurchens, and Longyao tribes is aggressive, and our living space is being eroded little by little."
"For the sake of the tribe, for the future of the Murong Xianbei, what is a mere bowing?"
Murong Jun did not answer immediately, but instead gazed into the distance with a deeper look. After a moment, he slowly spoke, his voice filled with an undeniable firmness.
"Brother is right. Only by enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens can we plan for the future. Although the three of us each have our own strengths, without sufficient power, even the most brilliant tactics are just empty talk."
"What we need now is time and resources to strengthen ourselves for the future."
Murong Ke was the youngest of the three, but also the most calm and wise. He took over the conversation, his voice calm.
"I understand, but... I just can't get over this."
Upon hearing this, Murong Chui's hand, which was tightly gripping the reins, trembled slightly. He finally sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
It wasn't that he looked down on the situation; he just felt uneasy.
"I know you two are resentful, but so am I."
"But remember, true strength lies not only in defeating enemies, but also in surviving adversity and finding hope in despair. Our bowing now is so that we can hold our heads higher in the future."
Murong Jun turned to look at his two younger brothers, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
Murong Chui and Murong Ke exchanged a glance, both seeing determination in each other's eyes.
"Don't worry, elder brother. We will fully support your decision. No matter how difficult the future of the Xianbei may be, the three of us brothers will face it together."
Murong Chui nodded, his tone firm.
"That's right, elder brother. My second brother and I will be your strongest support. As long as the tribe can continue, today's humiliation will eventually become dust in history."
Murong Ke also said softly.
The three brothers' gazes converged once more on one point: boundless anticipation for the future.
"With you all here, I have nothing to fear. The future of the Xianbei will surely be glorious because of us."
Murong Jun smiled slightly and patted his two younger brothers on the shoulders.
The three then spurred their horses and galloped toward the camp.
There, their people await their return, awaiting a new beginning.
...
Several days later, Cangling City, the capital of Cangzhou, was bustling with activity.
The city's streets and alleys were bustling with activity, lined with shops, and the people lived in peace and contentment, showcasing the prosperity and stability of Cangzhou.
Meanwhile, inside the governor's mansion in Cangling City, the atmosphere was heavy and tense.
Inside the governor's mansion, Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Changsun Wuji, and others were sitting around a huge round table, each with a solemn expression on their face.
Jia Xu, who had previously stirred up trouble in Hengzhou, has returned safely and is now leisurely sipping his tea.
Their eyes kept falling on the message in their hands, which was being urgently delivered from Taiping Pass by the Luo Wang intelligence organization. The message contained information about the Xianbei people's large-scale southward invasion and their requests at Taiping Pass.
The crowd looked at the news with varying expressions and began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"These Xianbei people dare to launch a large-scale southward invasion and even request our assistance? This is utterly outrageous!"
Chen Qun couldn't help but speak first, his tone tinged with displeasure.
"That being said, this could also be an opportunity."
"The situation on the grasslands is becoming increasingly volatile. If we can take this opportunity to feed this hungry wolf and let it fight and kill each other with other grassland tribes, we can weaken their fighting force to the greatest extent possible?"
Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.
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