Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

Chapter 757 Never Surrender
He said, "Elder Su He, those are just superficial phenomena. Who knows what he is up to? Maybe once we surrender to him, he will treat us as slaves. The glory of our Tiger Tribe must not be destroyed by an outsider."

At this time, Dalhan, who was in charge of the tribe's trade, said, "I think it's worth considering. Although our tribe is brave, we do have shortcomings in trade and production. If we can join Jia Changsheng and use his resources and technology, we can improve the life of the tribe. For example, he has more advanced tools that can improve our production efficiency, and can also help us expand trade channels and make our lives better."

Another elder, Bater, also nodded and said, "Darhan is right. We cannot just focus on the dignity in front of us, but also consider the future of the tribe. If Jia Changsheng can really lead us to prosperity, then why not join him?"

Wuliji said anxiously: "But what if he betrays us? We will lose everything."

Batu pondered for a moment and said, "Wuliji's concerns are reasonable. We can't just surrender blindly. We need to send someone to Jia Changsheng to learn more about the situation first."

Everyone agreed.

So Batu selected the clever Su Rina and the experienced hunter Tumen and asked them to go to Jia Changsheng's camp.

Su Rina and Tumen traveled all the way and finally arrived at Jia Changsheng's camp. They saw that the camp was in good order, the soldiers were well-trained, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Under Jia Changsheng's arrangement, they visited various workshops and saw advanced production technology; they also communicated with other people who had taken refuge in the tribe and learned about their living conditions.

Surina and Tumen found that the people of these tribes were very grateful to Jia Changsheng, and their lives had indeed improved greatly. They learned new planting methods, which greatly increased food production; they learned to make exquisite handicrafts and exchanged more materials through trade.

After returning to the tribe, Surina and Tumen reported what they had seen and heard in detail to Batu and the others. Surina said, "Chief, Jia Changsheng is indeed capable of leading us to a better future. He treats all tribes fairly and justly, and sincerely helps everyone develop. Everything we saw there shows that joining him is beneficial to our tribe."

Tumen also said: "Yes, Chief. Their weapon manufacturing technology is very advanced. If we can learn it, the combat effectiveness of our tribe will be greatly improved. Moreover, their trade network is extensive, and we can use it to obtain more of what we need."

After hearing this, Uliji was still a little hesitant, but he no longer strongly opposed it.

Batu looked at everyone and said, "After this understanding, everyone has seen the benefits of joining Jia Changsheng. But after our Tiger Tribe joins, we must also maintain our own characteristics and traditions. Everyone think carefully again, do you decide to join?"

Everyone fell into deep thought, and after a moment, most people expressed their willingness to surrender.

Batu stood up and said loudly: "Okay! Since everyone agrees, then we will join Jia Changsheng! But the warriors of our Tiger Tribe must always remain vigilant and protect our tribe and dignity. At the same time, we must also actively learn and develop together with other tribes to make our Tiger Tribe more prosperous!"

At this point, the Tiger Tribe has also taken an important step and decided to follow Jia Changsheng and start a new chapter of development.

Jia Changsheng was overjoyed when he learned that the Mountain Tribe and the Tiger Tribe were interested in joining him. He knew that this not only meant the growth of his power, but was also a key step in establishing a solid foundation on Dayuan Island. In order to properly accept these tribes, he made careful preparations, striving to make each tribe feel his sincerity and determination.

Jia Changsheng first called together Zhou Yu, Xu Shu and other counselors and generals to discuss the acceptance. In the tent, everyone sat around in a warm atmosphere. Jia Changsheng said: "Now that the Mountain Tribe and the Tiger Tribe are willing to submit, this is a great opportunity for our development. But how to accept them smoothly and let them truly integrate into our forces still requires your advice."

Zhou Yu spoke first: "My Lord, when accepting the tribe, the first thing to do is to appease them. We need to send people of high moral character to the tribe to read out your intention to accept them, tell them that the tribe's original customs and land will be respected, and dispel their concerns."

Xu Shu nodded in agreement and continued, "At the same time, we should formulate a support plan as soon as possible. The mountain tribe is good at hunting, and the tiger tribe is brave and good at fighting. We can provide corresponding technical and resource support based on their characteristics to help them develop further and let them truly feel the benefits of joining us."

After hearing this, Jia Changsheng agreed deeply: "Gongjin and Yuanzhi are right. Let's act according to this plan. Gongjin, you are responsible for selecting people who are good at speaking and eloquent, forming a conciliation delegation, and immediately go to the tribe to convey our sincerity. Yuanzhi, you start to formulate a detailed assistance plan, and make sure to consider it carefully."

The two men took the order and left.

The pacification mission was quickly formed under Zhou Yu's careful selection. They carried Jia Changsheng's handwritten letter and generous gifts and went to the Mountain Tribe and the Tiger Tribe respectively. Wherever the mission went, it was warmly welcomed by the people of the tribe.

At the Shanlin Tribe, the leader of the delegation read Jia Changsheng's letter: "Brothers and sisters of the Shanlin Tribe, Lord Jia Changsheng has always respected the culture and traditions of each tribe, and is well aware of the superb hunting skills of the Shanlin Tribe. From now on, we are all one family. Lord Jia promises that the land and customs of the tribe will remain unchanged, and he will also send craftsmen to teach you advanced weapons manufacturing technology to help you hunt more efficiently."

After hearing this, the tribe members cheered. The leader Amu said excitedly: "Since Lord Jia Changsheng is so sincere, our Shanlin tribe will definitely follow him and serve you!"

In the Tiger Tribe, the delegation also read out the letter: "The Tiger Tribe is famous for its bravery, and Lord Jia Changsheng admires your bravery. After the surrender, the tribe will not only be able to retain its own characteristics, but Lord will also share advanced military training methods to enhance the combat effectiveness of the tribal warriors and create a more glorious future with everyone." After hearing this, Batu, the leader of the Tiger Tribe, responded loudly: "My Tiger Tribe is willing to obey Lord Jia Changsheng's orders and work together!"

At the same time, Xu Shu worked hard to formulate a support plan. For the mountain tribes, he planned to introduce improved bow and crossbow manufacturing technology to improve hunting efficiency; help the tribes open up new trade channels to sell the precious furs and medicinal materials obtained from hunting to other areas. For the tiger tribe, Xu Shu planned to arrange experienced generals to teach more systematic military tactics, such as the use of formations and coordinated operations, and at the same time provide high-quality weapons and armor to strengthen the armed forces of the tribe.

After the assistance plan was formulated, Jia Changsheng personally reviewed it and quickly arranged for its implementation. Craftsmen took tools and materials and rushed to the mountain tribes to teach the tribe members how to make advanced hunting weapons. Military instructors came to the tiger tribe and began to conduct strict military training for the warriors.

Jia Changsheng also held a grand welcome ceremony for the newly joined tribes. On the day of the ceremony, the sky was clear and flags were flying. The members of the Mountain Tribe and the Tiger Tribe dressed in their best clothes and brought their own specialties to Jia Changsheng's camp in high spirits.

Jia Changsheng stood on the platform and warmly welcomed them: "Dear brothers and sisters, from today on, we are a family. On this land, we will work together to create a better life. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will support each other and never leave each other!"

The people in the audience shouted in unison: "We are willing to follow Lord Jia Changsheng!" The sound resounded through the sky.

After the welcoming ceremony, Jia Changsheng arranged a grand banquet. At the banquet, everyone laughed and talked, tasted delicious food, and imagined the future development together. Jia Changsheng shuttled among the crowd and had cordial conversations with members of each tribe, further narrowing the distance between them.

Through this series of measures, Jia Changsheng successfully took over the Mountain Tribe and the Tiger Tribe. Under his leadership, the tribes gradually merged and formed a powerful force, laying a solid foundation for the further development of Dayuan Island and opening a new chapter of working together to create brilliance.

At the other end of Dayuan Island, where dense jungles intersect with vast plains, the leaders and elders of the eight tribes gathered in an ancient and solemn meeting hall. The atmosphere in the hall was solemn, and the light of the torches flickered, reflecting the serious faces of the people. Jia Changsheng's reputation was like a storm, and it had already blown to them, and they all faced a serious choice: how to deal with Jia Changsheng's potential threat.

"Everyone, I believe you have all heard about Jia Changsheng. He has conquered tribes along the way and his power is growing. Now it's time for our eight tribes to discuss a countermeasure." The speaker was Meng Xiong, the leader of the Black Bear Tribe. He was tall and strong, with a loud voice, and had a very high prestige in the tribe.

Night Wolf, the leader of the Gray Wolf Tribe, frowned and responded first: "Chief Bear, I think we must not surrender. Our tribes have lived on this land for generations and have their own dignity and traditions. If we bow to an outsider, how can we face our ancestors?"

Everyone nodded in agreement. At this time, Eagle Eyes, the elder of the Eagle Tribe, slowly stood up, his eyes sharp as an eagle, and said, "Yes, surrender is not an option. But we can't underestimate Jia Changsheng. I heard that he has a well-trained army, as well as advanced technology and weapons. We must come up with a foolproof plan to resist his possible invasion."

The leader of the Bison tribe, Manniu, slammed the table and shouted, "Why should we be afraid of him? Our eight tribes have united forces, and our strength should not be underestimated. We can take the initiative to attack him before he can gain a firm foothold and give him a head-on blow to let him know how powerful we are!"

However, the leader of the Deer Tribe, Linglu, shook his head and said worriedly, "Chief Manniu, this is too risky. Although we have a lot of combined forces, most of our warriors are good at the traditional fighting methods of their respective tribes and lack experience in coordinated operations. Jia Changsheng's army is well-trained. I'm afraid we will suffer a great loss if we attack rashly."

The elder of the Owl Tribe, An Ye, also echoed, "Chief Linglu is right. We can't act impulsively. Perhaps we can strengthen the defenses between the tribes, share what we have, and support each other in case of danger. At the same time, send people to spy on Jia Changsheng to understand his military deployment, combat strategy, and his intentions towards our tribes."

Everyone fell into deep thought, thinking about Elder Dark Night's proposal. At this time, the leader of the Fox Tribe, Huihu, rolled his eyes and said, "We can also try to divide his forces. I heard that some of the tribes he conquered were forced. We can send people to secretly contact these tribes and incite them to rebel against Jia Changsheng, so that he will have a fire in his backyard and be unable to take care of himself."

"This idea sounds good, but it is difficult to implement. How can we determine which tribes are truly submitting and which are being forced? Moreover, if the news leaks out and Jia Changsheng finds out, it will probably anger him and accelerate his attack on us." Gangya, the leader of the Wild Boar Tribe, expressed his concerns.

After a heated discussion, everyone gradually reached a consensus. The leader of the fierce bear stood up and concluded: "Everyone has a point. On the one hand, we will strengthen the defenses of each tribe, store enough food and weapons, train soldiers, and improve the ability to coordinate operations; on the other hand, we will send smart and capable spies to closely monitor Jia Changsheng's every move. As for the plan to divide his forces, we must prepare carefully first and make a decision after we have more intelligence. Everyone must strictly abide by the content of today's discussion and not leak a single word to avoid alerting the enemy."

The tribal leaders and elders nodded, their eyes revealing a firm determination. Afterwards, they returned to their respective tribes and began to prepare intensively for Jia Changsheng's challenge. From that day on, the eight tribes united as one, ready to fight at any time, ready to meet the coming storm, determined to defend their land and dignity, and never surrender to Jia Changsheng.

On Dayuan Island, the Jiuniu tribe is located adjacent to the eight tribes that have come together for discussion. In recent days, Tieshan, the leader of the Jiuniu tribe, has noticed that the atmosphere around them is becoming increasingly strange. On weekdays, the tribes occasionally interact with each other, but recently, the exchanges between the surrounding tribes have become extremely frequent and secretive. There are often people who look like messengers shuttling between the tribes, and faint shouts of military training can be heard from time to time.

Tieshan's doubts grew deeper and deeper. He called Ayong, the most capable scout leader in the tribe, and said solemnly, "Ayong, the recent movements of the surrounding tribes are very unusual. Take a few capable brothers with you to secretly investigate and find out what they are planning. Remember, you must not reveal your whereabouts."

A Yong took the order and went with a few scouts who were agile and good at hiding. They sneaked into the territories of the surrounding tribes like ghosts. They carefully avoided the patrolling guards and shuttled quietly between the tribes. After several days of secret investigation, A Yong and his team finally figured out the situation.

(End of this chapter)