Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

Chapter 756 Taking refuge
In terms of military training, the instructors are meticulous. They start with the most basic drills, correcting every movement of the soldiers and making them understand the importance of discipline. "The army is a whole, and only when everyone acts in unison can we exert our greatest strength!" the instructors constantly emphasize.

In order to make these new soldiers feel a sense of belonging, Jia Changsheng also specially arranged for them to be mixed with the original soldiers to train and live together. In addition to training, the veterans would tell the new recruits stories on the battlefield and share their combat experiences, so that the new recruits could gradually integrate into this big family.

However, Jia Changsheng knew that this was not enough. He often came to the training grounds in person to visit the newly joined soldiers. He had cordial conversations with the soldiers, asking about their living conditions and whether they had encountered any difficulties. Once, a soldier was injured during training. When Jia Changsheng learned about it, he immediately came to visit him and arranged for the best military doctor to treat him. He held the soldier's hand and said, "You were injured for our common cause, and I will definitely take good care of you. Your family will be my family in the future."

After the news spread among the new soldiers, they were grateful to Jia Changsheng. Jia Changsheng also organized some cultural activities to allow soldiers from different tribes to communicate with each other and enhance mutual understanding and trust.

As time went by, these newly joined soldiers underwent tremendous changes in their thoughts and actions. They not only mastered solid military skills, but also became increasingly loyal to Jia Changsheng. In a military exercise, facing complex tasks and difficult environments, these two thousand soldiers showed extremely high discipline and fighting will, and cooperated well with the original soldiers to successfully complete the task.

Jia Changsheng felt extremely gratified as he watched the soldiers on the training ground. He knew that through these efforts, the two thousand soldiers from the tribe had truly become part of his army, and they would contribute their own strength to his development on Dayuan Island and even to his greater goals in the future. In this process, Jia Changsheng also further consolidated his prestige in the tribe, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent conquest of more tribes.

Jia Changsheng's various measures for the conquered tribes were like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, and the ripples quickly spread to other tribes on Dayuan Island. The news spread like wildfire, and the tribes talked about it, and the atmosphere became lively and subtle.

In a tribe deep in the mountains, a bonfire was burning, and the tribe's chief and elders sat together. The chief had a serious face and was the first to break the silence: "Have you heard? That outsider Jia Changsheng not only did not kill all the tribesmen he defeated, but also selected people from the tribe to join his army, taught them skills, and treated them the same as his own people."

A white-haired elder stroked his beard and said slowly, "What is this Jia Changsheng up to? Foreigners who have come here in the past have either burned, killed, looted, or enslaved us. His behavior is really hard to understand."

Another younger elder frowned and said, "Could this be his conspiracy? He wants to give us some sweet treats first, and then catch us all in one fell swoop when we let our guard down?"

Everyone was lost in thought. At this time, a young warrior stood up and said, "Whether it is a conspiracy or not, I think his methods sound good. If we can learn their skills, maybe our tribe can become stronger and we won't be afraid of being bullied by other tribes in the future."

The chief looked at the warriors and said, "That being said, we can't let our guard down. Send someone to find out how those people he recruited are doing."

In a tribe on the coast, there was also a heated discussion. The women in the tribe talked while working: "I heard that Jia Changsheng is very kind to his subordinates. He even hired the best doctors when they were injured. If our tribe could cooperate with him, maybe life would be better."

"Yes, and I heard that he also taught everyone new planting methods, so we can harvest a lot more food." Another woman echoed.

The men gathered around the rocks by the sea. A strong man said, "I think we can get in touch with him. Our tribe lives on the sea. If we can learn their sailing skills, our fishing boats can go further and catch more fish."

But some people objected: "No, those outsiders are unreliable. What if they occupy our land and drive us away? We have lived here for generations, we can't take that risk."

In a tribe that lives on hunting, the tribe members are discussing countermeasures. The leader said: "Everyone knows about Jia Changsheng's case. Tell me, what should we do?"

An experienced hunter said, "I think we can go talk to him. We are good at hunting. If he needs furs, game, or something, we can provide them. Maybe we can exchange their weapon manufacturing technology in exchange. This way, our hunting will be easier and safer."

"But what if he doesn't want our things? Or he puts forward some harsh conditions, how should we respond?" someone asked worriedly.

"No matter what, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Sending someone to contact him and test his attitude is better than doing nothing." The leader made a decision.

In a relatively remote tribe, people were more cautious about Jia Changsheng. The wise man of the tribe closed his eyes, pondered for a long time and said, "Jia Changsheng's power is growing, we can't ignore him. But if we approach him rashly, it may be dangerous. Let's wait and see what happens to other tribes after they come into contact with him, and then make plans."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

As the news of Jia Changsheng's attitude towards the conquered tribes spread among the tribes, different tribes had different reactions. Some tribes were full of expectations and eager to cooperate with Jia Changsheng to develop and grow themselves; some tribes were skeptical, worried that there was an ulterior conspiracy behind this; and some tribes chose to wait and see, waiting for the situation to become clearer. These discussions, like the breeze before the storm, indicate that the various forces on Dayuan Island are about to usher in new variables, and Jia Changsheng will also face new challenges in how to deal with the attitudes of different tribes and further consolidate and expand his influence.

Deep in the forest of Dayuan Island, the tranquil atmosphere was broken by an important tribal meeting. The tribal leader Amu, several respected elders and young and brave warriors sat together with serious expressions and some expectations. They were discussing the important decision of whether to surrender to Jia Changsheng.

Amu spoke first, looking around at everyone, and said solemnly: "I believe everyone has heard about Jia Changsheng's deeds. The way he treats the conquered tribes is completely different from those outsiders in the past. Not only did he not oppress or enslave them, but he helped them and taught them skills, which made many tribes very excited. Our tribe is now restricted in its development. Let's talk about it. Do you want to join him?"

The white-haired elder Mok slowly stood up, stroked his beard, and said, "Chief, this matter concerns the survival of the tribe, and we cannot be careless. Although Jia Changsheng has performed well so far, we don't know him well enough, and we don't know his true intentions. If we rashly surrender, if something unexpected happens, the entire tribe will be doomed."

The young and energetic warrior Ali couldn't help but say, "Elder Mok, I think you are too cautious. Now our tribe's hunting range is getting smaller and smaller, and the forest resources are gradually scarce. Jia Changsheng has advanced technology and vast resources. If we can join him, we may be able to learn new hunting skills and find a better way to survive." Another elder, Kama, nodded and said, "Ali has some truth. I also heard that he taught the people of the conquered tribes to read and write, and taught them how to farm. If we can get these, the tribe will surely grow and develop."

Elder Mok retorted, "But these are all heard, not seen with my own eyes. What if it is just his trick, and his true face is revealed after we surrender, how will we deal with it?"

Amu pondered for a moment and said, "Elder Mok's concerns are not without reason. But we can't let this opportunity to change the fate of the tribe be missed. I think we can first send an envoy to contact Jia Changsheng to understand his true thoughts and intentions, and at the same time observe his actual treatment of other tribes."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

At this time, the warrior Ah Hu, who had been silent all this time, said, "Chief, if you send an envoy, I am willing to go. I am young and strong, I can run fast, and I can bring back news as soon as possible. Besides, I also want to see with my own eyes what kind of person Jia Changsheng is."

Amu looked at Ahu and said with relief: "Okay, Ahu, this trip is a big responsibility. You must be careful, observe more, and inquire more. If Jia Changsheng is indeed trustworthy, our tribe can consider joining us and work together for development; if there is anything wrong, come back and tell us immediately."

Ah Hu said firmly: "Don't worry, Chief, I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

A few days later, Ah Hu and a few followers set out on the road to Jia Changsheng's camp. Along the way, they crossed mountains and ridges, and slept in the open air. Finally, they saw the outline of Jia Changsheng's camp from afar.

Walking into the camp, Ah Hu saw soldiers training in an orderly manner, with neat steps and high morale. Inside the camp, houses were neatly arranged, and some people were teaching various skills. The people being taught listened attentively, with hope on their faces.

Ah Hu and the others were brought before Jia Changsheng. Jia Changsheng smiled and asked kindly, "Which tribe are you from? What are you doing here?"

Ah Hu summoned up his courage and said, "Respected Lord Jia Changsheng, we are from the Mountain Tribe. We heard that you treat the tribes in a friendly way, teach them skills, and help them develop. Our tribe is very eager to do so, so we came here to learn more and see if there is any possibility of cooperation between us."

Jia Changsheng smiled and said, "Of course. I have always hoped to coexist in harmony with the tribes on the island and develop together. Your mountain tribe is good at hunting. If you can join, we can learn from each other. We can teach you more advanced weapon making technology to make your hunting more efficient. At the same time, you can also teach us the experience of survival in the mountains."

Ah Hu asked again: "Sir, if our tribe surrenders to you, can you guarantee our safety and the rights of our tribe?"

Jia Changsheng said seriously, "I swear on my honor that once your tribe joins, I will treat everyone equally and ensure your safety. Your tribe's land, customs and beliefs will all be respected. Moreover, I will help your tribe develop so that everyone can live a better life."

Ah Hu listened to Jia Changsheng's words and nodded secretly. During the few days in the camp, he observed carefully and found that Jia Changsheng was indeed as he said, treating all tribes very kindly and everyone got along well.

After returning to the tribe, Ah Hu reported everything he had seen and heard in detail to Ah Mu and the elders. Ah Hu said excitedly: "Chief, Lord Jia Changsheng is indeed trustworthy. His camp is full of vitality and he treats all tribes sincerely. I think our tribe can rely on him and create a better future together."

After hearing this, Elder Mok no longer objected and said, "Since Ah Hu saw it with his own eyes, it seems that Jia Changsheng is indeed sincere. I agree to surrender."

Amu looked at everyone and said loudly: "Okay! Since everyone agrees, let's join Jia Changsheng! I believe that under his leadership, our tribe will surely prosper!"

Everyone in the tribe cheered, and the Mountain Forest Tribe embarked on a new journey of cooperation with Jia Changsheng, looking forward to future rebirth and development.

On an open plain, the atmosphere in the Tiger Tribe's meeting hall was heated and solemn. The tribal leader Batu, a group of elders, and the leaders of various clans gathered together to discuss whether to surrender to Jia Changsheng.

Batu sat on a tiger-skin chair, looked at everyone with a serious expression, and spoke first: "I believe everyone has heard about Jia Changsheng. Many tribes are considering joining him. Our Tiger Tribe has always been brave and has its own dignity and traditions in this land. But now the situation has changed, we have to carefully consider whether to join Jia Changsheng's forces."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hot-tempered warrior Wuliji stood up suddenly and said loudly: "Chief, I think we can't rely on him! When has our Tiger Tribe ever been afraid of others? We have always fought on our own, why should we rely on an outsider? We have strong warriors and superb fighting skills, which are enough to defend our tribe."

An elderly elder, Su He, shook his head slowly and said, "Wuliji, don't be impulsive. The situation now is different from the past. Jia Changsheng's power is growing. If we fight him, I'm afraid we won't win. Moreover, as far as I know, he treats the tribes that have joined him very well. He teaches advanced technology and helps develop production. This may be an opportunity for our tribe."

Wuliji snorted disapprovingly.
(End of this chapter)