Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

Chapter 755 Rescue
A few hours later, the spy came back first to report: "My lord, according to investigation, this tribe has always been relatively closed and wary of outsiders. The reason for imprisoning the envoy this time is, first, because they are xenophobic by nature, and second, there have been some rumors circulating in the tribe recently, saying that outsiders will take away their land and resources. In terms of tribal defense, traps are set up all around, the entrance is heavily guarded, and the houses in the tribe are scattered, which is convenient for hiding and defense."

After listening to this, Jia Changsheng fell into deep thought. At this time, the envoys who went to the friendly tribe also sent back news that the friendly tribe was willing to help mediate and had sent envoys to the tribe that imprisoned the envoys.

Jia Changsheng said: "Since the friendly tribe has gone to mediate, we will stay put and wait for news. But Xingba, your troops must not relax and be ready to respond at any time."

Gan Ning responded: "Don't worry, my lord, the brothers are ready!"

A few hours passed and the sky gradually darkened. Just as everyone was getting more and more anxious, the envoys from the friendly tribe hurried over.

The messenger said, "Master Jia Changsheng, we have communicated with the tribal leader, but he still has doubts and is unwilling to release the people easily. However, he agreed to meet with you and hopes that you can go to the tribe in person to show your sincerity."

Jia Changsheng said without any hesitation: "Okay, I'll go!"

Zhou Yu tried to dissuade him: "My Lord, it may be dangerous to go there. The tribe leader's mind is hard to predict. What if..."

Jia Changsheng waved his hand and said, "If I don't go, the envoys may never be rescued, and our cooperation with the tribes will come to naught. I believe that as long as I treat them sincerely, I can resolve the misunderstanding."

Therefore, Jia Changsheng, with only a few guards, led by the envoys of the friendly tribe, headed towards the tribe where the envoys were imprisoned. Along the way, Jia Changsheng pondered every word after meeting the tribal leader. He knew that this meeting was related to the safety of the envoys and his plan to conquer the tribes on Dayuan Island, and there must be no mistakes.

Jia Changsheng decided to go to the tribe where the envoy was imprisoned. At the same time, in order to prevent any unexpected events, he carefully arranged 10,000 troops to accompany him. These 10,000 troops were carefully selected from various tribes, well-trained and with high morale.

The army set out quietly in the night, the moonlight shining on their resolute faces, reflecting their cold armor, flashing a cold light. The team marched silently, with only the occasional sound of horse hooves and footsteps, as if a giant black python was winding across the land.

Jia Changsheng rode on a tall warhorse, with a solemn look and a firm gaze. He knew the danger of this action. Since the tribal leader dared to imprison the envoy and asked him to go in person, there must be a hidden secret. But in order to rescue the envoy and to successfully implement the plan to conquer the tribe on Dayuan Island, he had to take a risk.

In front of the army was the vanguard led by Gan Ning. Gan Ning held an iron chain in his hand, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, and was always alert to the movements around him. He knew the importance of this mission, not only to ensure the safety of his lord, but also to launch an attack with thunder and lightning when necessary to rescue the envoy.

"Everyone, pay attention!" Gan Ning ordered in a low voice, "If there is any sign of trouble, report it immediately, without any mistakes!" The soldiers nodded one after another, gripped their weapons tightly, and stared ahead intently.

The team moved forward along the winding mountain road, surrounded by dense jungle, and occasionally heard the cry of a few night owls, adding a bit of tension to the atmosphere. Suddenly, a scout came on horseback and reported to Gan Ning: "General, we found traces of what appears to be a tribal patrol ahead!"

Gan Ning frowned and immediately ordered: "Stop advancing! Everyone keep quiet!" The army stopped instantly, as if blending into the darkness. Gan Ning turned to the deputy general beside him and said: "Take a team of people and sneak over to kill them quietly. Don't make any noise and don't alert the enemy!"

The deputy general took the order and led a team of agile soldiers, disappearing into the jungle like a ghost. Not long after, the deputy general came back to report: "General, it has been solved, no one escaped!"

Gan Ning nodded and ordered the army to continue advancing.

As they got closer to the tribe, Jia Changsheng became more and more worried. He turned to his adviser Xu Shu and said, "Yuanzhi, what do you think the tribal leader is planning? This meeting is unpredictable!"

Xu Shu thought for a moment and said, "My lord, since the tribal leader dared to let you go, he must have something to rely on. But he also knows that if he hurts you, it will trigger our full-scale counterattack, so maybe he just wants to test your sincerity, or put forward some harsh conditions. In any case, my lord, just stick to the bottom line and impress them with sincerity. At the same time, with our army outside, I believe they dare not act rashly."

Jia Changsheng agreed with it and nodded.

Finally, the army arrived outside the tribe. Jia Changsheng looked at the closed gate of the tribe and the faintly visible fortifications around it, thinking secretly in his heart. He turned to Gan Ning and said, "Xingba, you lead the army to hide and wait nearby. If you hear any unusual movement inside, launch an attack immediately. Make sure to rescue the envoy and protect everyone!"

Gan Ning clasped his fists and said, "My lord, rest assured! I will fulfill my mission! If they dare to touch a hair of yours, I will crush this tribe to the ground!"

Jia Changsheng said to Xu Shu again: "Yuanzhi, come with me. I will need your advice at this critical moment."

Xu Shu nodded and said, "My lord, I will do my best to assist you!"

Afterwards, Jia Changsheng, with only a few guards, walked towards the gate of the tribe under the guidance of the friendly tribal envoy. The 10,000-strong army, like a lurking beast, hid in the darkness, ready to burst out with powerful force when Jia Changsheng needed it.

Jia Changsheng, Xu Shu and several guards, led by the friendly tribe envoy, came to the gate of the tribe. The gate was closed and the guards above were watching them vigilantly. The friendly tribe envoy loudly stated the purpose of their visit, and soon, the gate slowly opened.

When Jia Changsheng and his companions entered the tribe, they saw that the atmosphere was tense and the warriors were holding weapons and ready for battle. Surrounded by the crowd, they came to the open space in the center of the tribe, where the tribal leader had been waiting.

The chief had a serious face and a wary look in his eyes. He said, "Jia Changsheng, you really dare to come. My tribe has never welcomed outsiders. Your envoys came with unclear intentions, so we have to imprison them." Jia Changsheng looked calm, stepped forward and said, "Chief, we sincerely hope to coexist in friendship and develop together with all tribes. The envoys came with sincerity, but they were treated like this, which is really heartbreaking. I hope the chief can release the envoys. If you have any requests, we can sit down and talk."

The leader snorted coldly: "Talk? You outsiders, who knows what you are thinking. If you want to save the envoy, show your sincerity to convince me."

Seeing this, Xu Shu stepped forward and said, "Chief, Lord Jia Changsheng's coming here in person is a sign of great sincerity. We have no intention of offending your tribe. If we can cooperate, we can provide advanced technology to help the tribe grow and develop."

The leader thought for a moment and was about to speak when suddenly a soldier came running over and whispered something in his ear. The leader's face suddenly changed and he shouted, "How dare you bring troops here? Is this your sincerity?"

It turned out that Gan Ning saw that Jia Changsheng had not come out for a long time and was worried that there was a trap, so he sent a small reconnaissance team to quietly approach the tribe to check the situation, but they were accidentally discovered by the tribal patrol team.

Jia Changsheng thought to himself that something was wrong and quickly said, "The leader has misunderstood. We are just worried about our safety and sent a small force to protect us secretly. We have no ill intentions. As long as the leader releases the messenger, we will let them evacuate immediately."

The leader glared at them and said, "Hmph, stop quibbling! You clearly want to threaten me with force. In that case, don't blame me for being rude!" After that, he waved his hand, and a large number of tribal warriors suddenly rushed out from all directions and surrounded Jia Changsheng and others.

Jia Changsheng was anxious, but he remained calm and said, "Chief, armed conflict is not good for either side. If you stop now and release the envoy, we will forgive you and we can still discuss cooperation. Otherwise, once the conflict breaks out, it will be a disaster for the tribe and people will die."

The leader was unmoved and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! None of you can leave today!"

Just when the situation was tense, shouts of killing suddenly rang out outside the tribe. It turned out that Gan Ning saw that the situation was not good and decisively led an army of 10,000 to attack. The army was like a tiger descending from the mountain, quickly breaking through the outer defense line of the tribe. Although the tribal warriors fought desperately, they gradually found it difficult to hold on in the face of Jia Changsheng's well-trained and well-equipped army.

Gan Ning led the way, waving the iron chain, and wherever he went, the enemies fell one after another. He shouted loudly: "Brothers, charge! Rescue the lord and the messenger!" The soldiers' morale was boosted and they bravely moved forward.

Inside the tribe, Jia Changsheng heard the shouting and killing outside, and was overjoyed to know that reinforcements had arrived. He said to his guards, "Prepare to break out, from inside and outside!" After that, he drew his sword and rushed towards the enemy first. Xu Shu and his guards followed closely and fought fiercely with the tribal warriors.

Jia Changsheng's swordsmanship was sharp, and each of his swords carried great power, defeating several enemies in succession. Although Xu Shu was not good at martial arts, he also held a long sword and, under the protection of his guards, looked for opportunities to attack the enemy's weaknesses.

The tribal leader was panicked when he saw the situation was out of control, but he still tried to stay calm and commanded his soldiers to resist. However, at this time, the tribal defense line had been breached in many places, and Jia Changsheng's army poured in like a tide.

"Surrender, you have no way to escape!" Jia Changsheng shouted while fighting, "We don't want to hurt innocent people. As long as you lay down your weapons, we can still coexist peacefully!"

Some tribal warriors were shaken when they saw that the situation was hopeless. At this time, the envoys from the friendly tribe also urged loudly: "Don't resist anymore, Lord Jia Changsheng really wants to cooperate with us. If we continue to fight, more people will die!"

Finally, a warrior put down his weapon and knelt down to surrender. This move was like a chain reaction, and more and more tribal warriors followed suit. Seeing this, the tribal leader sighed, threw away his weapon, and said, "Forget it, I surrender."

Seeing the leader surrender, Jia Changsheng immediately ordered to stop the attack and said, "The leader is wise. We will release the imprisoned envoys now, and we will be friends from now on."

Afterwards, Jia Changsheng had the messengers rescued. Although the messengers had gone through hardships, they were fine. After this battle, the tribe completely surrendered to Jia Changsheng. Jia Changsheng appeased the tribe members and promised to keep his promise and help the tribe develop. The crisis was resolved, and Jia Changsheng's plan to conquer the tribe on Dayuan Island also took an important step.

After Jia Changsheng successfully resolved the crisis of the envoy being imprisoned and made the tribe surrender, he knew that if he wanted to truly integrate the tribe into his power, he had to take effective measures. He decided to select 2,000 people from the tribe to join his army and make them loyal to him through education and training.

Jia Changsheng first held a grand gathering in the tribe. He stood on a temporary high platform, looked at the tribesmen below with a firm gaze, and said loudly: "Brothers and sisters of the tribe, this conflict is over, and there should be no more barriers between us. I know your love for this land and the efforts you have made to protect your homeland. From today on, we are a family."

The audience listened quietly, their eyes showing awe and doubt towards Jia Changsheng. Jia Changsheng continued, "I will select 2,000 brave warriors from among you to join my army. In my army, you will receive better training and learn more powerful combat skills. You will not only be able to better protect your family and tribe, but also fight for our common future. Moreover, your treatment in the army will be the same as that of my original soldiers."

Hearing this, some young and strong men in the tribe began to be tempted. Jia Changsheng struck while the iron was hot and arranged for some generals in the original army to go to the crowd, show them weapons and equipment, and tell them about life and glory in the army. Soon, people signed up one after another. Jia Changsheng personally selected 2,000 men with strong physical fitness and firm eyes to form a new army.

After the incorporation was completed, Jia Changsheng immediately arranged for experienced generals and instructors to educate and train these two thousand people. He knew very well that in order to make these people loyal to him, he not only had to teach them military skills, but also guide them ideologically.

On the first day of training, the generals gathered the new soldiers. The instructor in charge of ideological education stood in front of the team and said loudly: "Brothers, from today on, you are a member of Lord Jia Changsheng's army. Lord Jia Changsheng has great ambitions. His goal is to allow everyone on this land to live a stable and prosperous life. We follow him and strive for this great goal."

Then, the instructor began to tell Jia Changsheng's deeds, from how he built up his power to how he worked for the people, one by one, vividly. The soldiers listened attentively, and the image of Jia Changsheng in their minds gradually became clear.

(End of this chapter)