Chapter 624: Patriarch, Surrender
"It's a good thing that someone surrendered, but have you forgotten how the Xishan tribes were defeated not long ago ?" Jia Cong continued.
"If they send a message to the Wudeng camp, there's no need to stop them. However, keep a close eye on their camp. Don't let them attack our camp from within or without."
"I understand. I will personally arrange it."
After Guan Jin left, Jia Cong lost his sleepiness and stood up to pace around the tent, wondering whether this small group of soldiers coming to surrender was true or not.
If it were true, it would be a good thing. It meant that the Wudeng tribe was already in chaos. If one group fell, the next would follow. They would be defeated on their own without any military action. If it were false, it would be the same as his plan to attack the Xishan tribe camps. He wanted to cooperate with the outside forces to surprise his own camp.
The next day, someone brought the elder Lian here, and Jia Cong met him. However , he didn't say much, just comforted him and let him go.
Then, four or five days passed without any movement from the enemy camp, and the surrendered troops also did not make any movement. It was just that the company leader would occasionally chat with other commanders or officers, and everyone would report it. After listening to their conversation, Jia Cong did not find any clues.
Until this day, a leader of the Xuhen tribe came.
"General!" After saluting, the commander said to Jia Cong, "Yesterday, Lian Zhan from the Nawudeng tribe came to feast with me. I've dealt with him before, so I'm kind of acquainted with him."
"At first, he didn't mention anything. However, when I was half drunk and half awake, Lian Zhan suddenly asked, 'How did my Xuhen tribe surrender so easily? Is there any other reason?'"
"I didn't think much about it and just said it directly. What do you know? After the Marshal pacifies Southern Xinjiang, he will be crowned King of Qiongdu."
"I was drunk at the time and didn't think much of it. But this morning, I woke up and thought about it for a long time. I can't help but feel that something was wrong with Lien Zhan's expression after I mentioned this matter yesterday. But if it's because of the conferring of the title of King of Qiongdu, I feel something is amiss. I can't figure this out, and I'm afraid I'll delay the Marshal's important business, so I came to report."
When Jia Cong heard this, a thought suddenly came to his mind. Could it be that the purpose of Lian Zhan's coming here was for this matter?
However, this is not surprising.
The Nawudeng tribe was also a large clan, and its chief and elders were no fools. They were very familiar with the Xuhen tribe, and their surrender was rather unexpected . It was natural for them to speculate and harbor doubts. Therefore, they staged a show with Lian Zhan, tricking him into surrendering and gathering information.
"Well, I know about this matter." Jia Cong said with a smile.
"I remember your name is Bai Yong? Are you the third-rank commander of the Xuhen Tribe?"
The man chuckled and said, "It is me."
"I have a very good impression of you, and Elder Shentu has often mentioned you to me before. After this battle, Daqian will negotiate with your Xuhen tribe. How about you represent your Xuhen tribe at that time?"
Bai Yong's face showed joy. "This... I am a little stupid and don't understand much."
"Hahaha!" Jia Cong laughed. "What's that? Just try it twice and you'll know. I trust your loyalty, and your tribe trusts your bravery. Isn't that the best? You don't need to worry about this. I will discuss it with Meng Xiluo when the time comes."
"Thank you, Marshal!" Bai Yong chuckled.
"There's no need to tell anyone about Lien Chan first. I'll think it over before making any decisions."
Afterwards, Bai Yong left the tent.
Jia Cong pondered for a moment, then called Teng Wu over and asked, "Have there been any unusual movements by the Wudeng troops in the past few days?"
"General, our brothers are all secretly patrolling. Their troops have been in the camp and have no intention of moving."
Jia Cong nodded and said, "In the next few days, if Lian Zhan's men secretly send a message to the Wudeng tribe, just pretend not to know and continue to monitor their camp."
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Two or three days passed in a flash, and suddenly, a confidant hurried into Qingya's tent.
"Chief, I have a reply from Elder Lian Zhan. I found it at the agreed location when I went on patrol this morning."
Qingya quickly took the letter and opened it to read. The next moment, he slammed the table and said, "What a cunning Monsiluo!"
After reading Lien Chan's letter, Qing Ya immediately understood everything.
Daqian was actually going to confer the title of King of Qiongdu. If I had heard this news first, I would have surrendered long ago. The conferment of the title of King of Qiongdu would be undisputed legitimacy in Southern Xinjiang, and this legitimacy would be greatly recognized by even the various tribes. If I were to be conferred the title, it wouldn't take many years for all the tribes in Southern Xinjiang to be gradually conquered.
Obviously, it was Daqian who mentioned this condition, so Meng Xiluo surrendered without saying a word.
"Let the elders come to discuss the matter immediately!" Qingya shouted.
Soon, all the elders came.
After everyone was seated, Qing Ya spoke bluntly, "I've received accurate information. The reason the Xuhen tribe surrendered was because Daqian wanted to enthrone them as the King of Qiongdu."
brush!
At this moment, all the elders present could no longer sit still. How could they not know what a King of Qiongdu represented?
"Chief, what should we do?"
"If the Xuhen tribe is granted the title, how will my tribe still have a foothold in Qiongbu Prefecture?"
"King of Qiongdu is a title bestowed by our ancestors. If the Xuhen tribe is given the title, then should we submit to the Xuhen tribe? After all, all the tribes in southern Xinjiang are subordinate to King Qiongdu..."
Qingya slammed the table hard, stopping everyone from talking.
"Great Elder, what do you think our clan should do about this matter?"
The elder with white hair and beard sitting at the head of the group pondered for a long while, "Clan leader, I think that at least the war between us and Daqian should not continue."
Everyone quickly reached a consensus on this point.
"Secondly, we need to clarify one issue. When Daqian wants to enthrone the King of Qiongdu, does it have a clear intention to enthrone the Xuhen tribe as the King of Qiongdu, or does it want to choose a tribe in southern Xinjiang to enthrone? There is a huge difference."
Qingya's eyes lit up, "Great Elder, are you saying that our clan can also strive for the title of King of Qiongdu?"
"My clan and the Xuhen tribe are both descendants of King Qiongdu. Moreover, my clan is no weaker than the Xuhen tribe. If the Xuhen tribe can do it, why can't my clan do it?"
"That's right!" Qingya was shocked. He was not much worse than Meng Xiluo. It was just a pity that Meng Xiluo took the lead.
Finally, the great elder slowly said, "Chief, surrender! The condition is that our clan must have the same opportunity to seek the title of King of Qiongdu!"
