novelSusiti Chapter 10, Balance Ends, Wanyan Tribe
Chapter 10, Balance Ends, Wanyan Tribe
"Seventh: Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang."
"Implanted identity: a member of the Zhu family, the royal family of the Ming Dynasty, but by his generation, he had become impoverished and a commoner."
The Ming Dynasty, located on the southeastern coast, had existed for 150 years. In recent years, it had suffered from continuous natural disasters and widespread peasant uprisings. Zhu Yuanzhang, aged twenty-five, had lost both parents at a young age and had worked as a monk and a beggar before joining the Ming Dynasty's rebel army. Due to his bravery in battle and his skill in employing people, he gradually distinguished himself.
"Characters included: Empress Ma, Zhu Biao, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Li Shanchang, Zhu Sheng, Feng Sheng, Deng Yu, Tang He, Tang Shengzong, Lu Zhongheng, Zhou Dexing, Hua Yunlong, Gu Shi, Geng Bingwen, Chen De, Guo Xing, Wang Zhi, Zheng Yuchun, Fei Ju, Wu Liang, Wu Zhen, Zhao Yong, Liao Yongzhong, Yu Tongyuan, Hua Gao, Yang Jing, Kang Maocai, Zhu Liangzu, Fu Youde, Hu Mei, Han Zheng, Huang Bin, Cao Liangchen, Mei Sizu, Lu Ju"
"Not bad." Tian Heng nodded. "Apart from Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Li Shanchang, who are god-level figures, the others can only be described as first-rate and are not a great threat."
However, Zhu Yuanzhang himself... he was a great ruler who rose from beggar to emperor; his resilience, his political acumen, and his ruthlessness were truly terrifying.
The Ming Dynasty was located in the southeast, separated from the Great Xia by the entire Da Cang River. There would be no direct conflict in the short term, but in the long run, if Zhu Yuanzhang were to unify the south, it would become a major threat.
"Eighth place: Genghis Khan, the great conqueror."
"Implanted identity: Leader of a Mongolian tribe under the rule of the Northern Di and Xiongnu."
The Northern Barbarians were not a unified regime, but rather a loose alliance composed of dozens of tribes, including the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Turks, and Mongols.
"Characters included: Muqali, Borju, Borchu, Chilaun, Jelme, Kubilai, Jebe, Subutai, Zhuchitai, Wedar, Hasar, Belgutei, Khachiun, Temuge, Zhuchi, Chagatai, Ögedei, Tolui, Kokochu, Khutuhu, Borchu, Quchu"
"Four mastiffs, four heroes, and four sons..." Tian Heng's expression turned solemn. "Although the exact numbers are unknown, these people were all famous generals in history who were good at fighting."
Genghis Khan himself was a mighty conqueror who swept across Eurasia. Moreover, he was stationed north of the Northern Barbarians, north of the Great Xia, posing a direct threat to me.
He recalled his uncle Su Mu's words: Although the various tribes of the Northern Di nominally submitted to the Xiongnu, they actually governed themselves independently.
Now that a figure like Genghis Khan has emerged, if he were to unify the grasslands, the Great Xia would never have peace. "Ninth: Wanyan Aguda."
"Implanted identity: Leader of the Wanyan clan of the Dongyi tribe. Dongyi is not a single ethnic group, but a collective term for all the tribes east of Youzhou in the Great Xia Dynasty and even the East China Sea."
The Wanyan clan was a branch of the Jurchen people, who were subjugated by the Dongyi Kingdom. Wanyan Aguda was twenty-five years old, brave and skilled in archery, and possessed the bearing of a valiant leader.
Characters included: Wanyan Gao, Wanyan Sagai, Wanyan Zonggan, Wanyan Zonghan, Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Zongbi, Wanyan Xibusi, Wanyan Wolu, Wanyan Xiyin, Wanyan Loushi, Wanyan Zongxiong, Wanyan Jiamu, Wanyan Yinshuke, Wanyan Salihe, Wanyan Wolugu, Wanyan Jindanzi, Wanyan Yindanzi, Shanshituo, Lianxin Shaner, Nian Deli
"We've finished with the Central Plains, now it's time for the foreign tribes." Tian Heng frowned deeply.
"It seems the Dongyi tribe has improved its strength considerably. This group has many highly skilled warriors; Jin Danzi and Shan Shituo are both legendary warriors in storytelling, capable of taking on ten thousand men. Moreover, the Dongyi are located northeast of Youzhou, bordering it..."
"Tenth: Yelü Abaoji."
"Implanted Identity:"
The leader of the Khitan tribe, a nomadic tribe in the eastern part of the Northern Di. The Khitan were one of the subordinate tribes of the nomadic peoples.
"Characters included: Xiao Yanyan, Yelü Xiuge, Yelü Xiezhen, Yelü Dashi, Yelü Helu, Yelü Wuzhi, Xiao Dalin, Yelü Sha, Yelü Xidi, Yelü Renxian, Yelü Zhilugu, Han Yanhui, Kang Moji"
"This distance is too far." Tian Heng relaxed slightly. "The Khitan tribe is located in the eastern part of the Northern Di, thousands of miles away from Youzhou, and is separated by the Xiongnu, Turks and other tribes."
Moreover, among those he brought along, aside from a few individuals like Yelü Xiuge and Yelü Xiezhen, whether the others could survive in this golden age was another matter entirely.
"Eleventh: Nurhaci."
"Implanted identity: Head of the Aisin Gioro family of the Dongyi ethnic group, and one of the vanguard members of the Dongyi invasion of Youzhou. The Aisin Gioro clan is a branch of the Jianzhou Jurchens and has submitted to the Dongyi state."
"Characters accompanying him: Chu Ying, Dai Shan, Abai, Tanggudai, Mangultai, Tabai, Abatai, Huang Taiji, Babutai, Degelai, Babuhai, Ajige, Laimubu, Dorgon, Dodo, Feiyanggu, Aobai, Feiyingdong, Eidu, Anfeiyanggu, Huerhan, Heheli, Fan Wencheng"
"In times without heroes, even scoundrels can rise to fame." Tian Heng sneered. "A bunch of good-for-nothings, nothing to fear."
"Twelfth: Alexander the Conqueror"
"Implanted Identity:"
A prince of Macedonia, a small kingdom in the western border region. Macedonia was located west of the western kingdoms, on a peninsula, and was a weak nation that was often bullied by powerful states such as Persia.
Alexander the Great, at the age of twenty, studied under the philosopher Aristotle. A man of both literary and military talent, he reformed the military and political system after ascending the throne, intending to conquer Persia and avenge past humiliations.
"Characters included: Parmenion, Philottas, Craterus, Hephaestion, Perdiccas, Seleucus, Ptolemy, Lysimachus, Polypecium, Aristoblas, Aristotle, Callistines, Eumenes, Aristoblasus, Niacus, Eumenes"
"Alexander's joined in the fun too..." A glint of fighting spirit flashed in Tian Heng's eyes. "Then let's fight!"
Macedonia was far west of the Western Regions, thousands of miles away from the Central Plains. But since Alexander had already established his presence there, given his ambition, an eastward conquest was inevitable.
If he were to unify the West and march eastward, it would be a catastrophe for the entire Eastern world.
"The balance has been reached!"
With the system's final notification, the inner room fell silent again, with only the flickering lamp casting Tian Heng's long shadow on the wall.
He sat at the desk, remaining silent for a long time.
Twelve balanced figures, twelve powerful and ruthless rulers who will be remembered in history, descend upon this world with their civil and military officials.
Great Xia, Great Yao, Great Ning, Song State, Ming State, Qin State, Macedonia... as well as the Northern Di and Eastern Yi tribes.
This world is really going to be in chaos.
No, it's already in chaos.
Tian Heng slowly got up and walked to the window. The night was deep, and the stars and moon were not shining.
Outside the Prince's Mansion, the capital city slept in darkness, like a weary giant beast, but he knew that beneath this calm surface, undercurrents were surging.
Half a month later, he will leave the capital and head to Youzhou.
There were powerful clans entrenched there, border troubles unresolved, and displaced people living in the area.
But now, he has another realization: the world is far more vast and dangerous than he imagined.
"Alright then." Tian Heng suddenly smiled, a smile that, under the dim light, had a somewhat chilling quality.
"Heroes emerge in times of chaos. Qin Shi Huang, Liu Bang, Ji Fa, Emperor Xin, Yang Jian, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhu Yuanzhang, Genghis Khan, Wanyan Aguda, Yelü Abaoji, Nurhaci, Alexander the Great..."
He read out the names one by one, his eyes blazing with fury.
"How fortunate I am to live in the same era as these figures, vying for supremacy!"
Outside the window, the sound of a wooden clapper could be heard in the distance.
It's past midnight.
Tian Heng turned around and blew out the oil lamp. In the darkness, his eyes shone as brightly as stars.
"Youzhou, here I come."