Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

Chapter 761 Surrender

Then, they observed the cultural activities held by Jia Changsheng for the surrendered tribes, in which the unique cultures of each tribe were displayed and respected. Zhu Min and others also managed to get in touch with the people of the Baiyang tribe, who praised their life after surrendering, saying that not only their living conditions had improved, but also their tribal traditions had been better inherited and protected.

A few days later, Zhu Min and his companions returned to the tribe and reported in detail what they had seen and heard to Chief Cui Zhu and the others. Zhu Min said excitedly, "Chief, Jia Changsheng is indeed capable of leading the tribes to prosperity. He treats the tribes that have surrendered sincerely and kindly, not only helping them solve practical problems, but also respecting the cultural traditions of the tribes. Everything we have seen shows that surrendering may be a rare opportunity for our tribe."

Zhu Zhi also said: "Yes, Chief. From the perspective of trade, by cooperating with Jia Changsheng, our bamboo weaving products will definitely have a broader market, which is extremely beneficial to the development of the tribe."

After listening to their report, everyone fell into deep thought again. Elder Zhufeng said, "In this case, perhaps we can consider taking the initiative to contact Jia Changsheng and discuss the matter of surrender. But during the negotiation process, we must stick to the bottom line and ensure that the rights and traditions of the tribe are fully protected."

Chief Cuizhu nodded and said, "It seems that surrendering is worth a try. But we can't rush it. Let's send an envoy to contact Jia Changsheng first to express our intentions and discuss the specific terms of cooperation. What do you think?"

After some discussion, everyone finally reached a consensus and decided to send an envoy to communicate with Jia Changsheng first, cautiously taking this important step regarding the future of the tribe.

After a heated discussion in the Qingzhu tribe, the leader Cuizhu decided to send an envoy to Changsheng City where Jia Changsheng was located to explore the possibility of joining forces and cooperation. He knew that this move was related to the future of the tribe and he had to act with caution.

Cuizhu summoned several respected and eloquent people in the tribe, and after repeated considerations, she finally selected Zhuxian and Zhuhui as envoys. Zhuxian is experienced, knowledgeable, and good at communicating with people; Zhuhui is thoughtful, intelligent, and knows the bamboo weaving industry and cultural traditions of the tribe.

Cuizhu called the two to her side and said solemnly, "Zhuxian, Zhuhui, you are sent to Changsheng City to discuss the matter of surrender with Jia Changsheng. This is a heavy responsibility. The future of the tribe may depend on your trip. You must be careful and fully demonstrate the sincerity and demands of our Qingzhu tribe."

Zhu Xian clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Chief. We will not fail in our mission. We will accurately convey the tribe's wishes and seek the greatest welfare for the tribe."

Zhu Hui also said firmly: "Chief, we will do our best to understand Jia Changsheng's true intentions and strive to achieve cooperation that is beneficial to the tribe."

Before departure, the tribe carefully prepared a batch of the most exquisite bamboo weaving handicrafts as a gift to Jia Changsheng. These bamboo weaving works are exquisitely crafted and beautifully shaped, embodying the wisdom and efforts of the craftsmen of the Qingzhu tribe.

Zhuxian and Zhuhui, along with several attendants, shouldered the tribe's expectations and set out on the journey to Changsheng City. Along the way, they crossed mountains and ridges, and slept in the open air, but their sense of mission made them dare not slack off. Every time they arrived at a resting place, Zhuxian and Zhuhui would discuss the response strategy again, anticipating various possible situations and corresponding responses.

After several days of long journey, they finally saw the outline of Changsheng City from afar. The tall city walls looked particularly majestic in the sun, and the city gate was bustling with people coming and going. Zhu Xian and others couldn't help but feel emotional. The prosperity of this city showed the strength of Jia Changsheng's power.

When they arrived at the city gate, the guards stopped them. Zhu Xian hurried forward and said respectfully, "We are envoys sent by the Qingzhu tribe. We have come to see Lord Jia Changsheng to discuss important matters." The guards looked at them carefully and saw that they were carrying gifts and were sincere, so they said, "Wait a moment, I will go and inform you."

Soon, the guard came back and led them into the city. Zhuxian and others walked and observed the scene in the city, the neat streets, the prosperous shops, the people coming and going, there were both locals and people from different tribes, everyone got along well, a harmonious and prosperous scene. All this gave them a more intuitive understanding of Jia Changsheng's governance ability.

They were brought to a magnificent mansion, where Jia Changsheng handled affairs. Led by the attendants, Zhuxian and others walked into the hall, where they saw Jia Changsheng sitting in the main seat, with several counselors and generals standing on both sides. Jia Changsheng had a kind face, and his eyes were full of wisdom and majesty.

Zhuxian and Zhuhui hurried forward, saluted and said, "Master Jia Changsheng, we are Zhuxian and Zhuhui, envoys of the Qingzhu tribe. Our tribal leader Cuizhu has heard of your reputation and admires your good governance and your deeds of uniting the various tribes, so he specially ordered us to come here to present some small gifts as a token of our respect." After that, the attendants presented the bamboo handicrafts they had brought.

Jia Changsheng looked at these exquisite bamboo weavings and praised them highly: "The craftsmanship of the Qingzhu tribe is indeed well-deserved. These works are exquisite and make people love them."

Zhu Xian continued, "Your Excellency is too kind. Our tribe sent an envoy here to express our respect to you and to discuss cooperation and submission with you. Our Qingzhu tribe is good at bamboo weaving, but we are facing difficulties in sales channels. I heard that you have a broad trade network and advanced development concepts. If we can get your help, our tribe will surely flourish. At the same time, we also hope that after submission, the cultural traditions of the tribe will be respected and protected."

Jia Changsheng smiled and said: "I have felt the sincerity of the Qingzhu tribe. I have always respected the cultural traditions of various tribes. For the tribes that have surrendered, I will not only help them solve practical difficulties, but also help to inherit and promote their unique culture. As for the sales of bamboo weaving products, this is exactly the focus of our cooperation. We have a complete trade system, which can promote the exquisite bamboo weaving of the Qingzhu tribe to a wider area, so that more people can appreciate its charm."

Zhu Hui asked: "Sir, after the surrender, can our tribe maintain a certain degree of autonomy in its daily affairs? We hope to continue to inherit and develop the bamboo weaving craft in our own way."

Jia Changsheng nodded and said, "Of course. After the tribes join us, they can maintain their own characteristics and autonomy under the premise of following basic rules. What I hope to see is that each tribe can not only grow and develop with the help of our strength, but also retain its own unique culture and jointly build a diverse and prosperous big family." Zhuxian and Zhuhui looked at each other and saw satisfaction and recognition in each other's eyes. They felt that Jia Changsheng's ideas were in line with the expectations of the Qingzhu tribe. Next, the two sides had an in-depth discussion on the specific details of the cooperation, from trade sharing, technical support to cultural heritage protection measures, etc.

Throughout the negotiation process, Jia Changsheng showed full sincerity and foresight, which made Zhuxian and Zhuhui full of confidence in the future of the tribe after its surrender. They knew that this mission might open a new and hopeful journey for the Qingzhu tribe.

After in-depth discussions, Jia Changsheng and the Qingzhu tribe envoys Zhuxian and Zhuhui reached a consensus on many key issues. Jia Changsheng saw the huge potential of the bamboo weaving craftsmanship of the Qingzhu tribe, and the Qingzhu tribe envoys also believed in Jia Changsheng's development concept and sincerity.

After the discussion, Zhuxian and Zhuhui hurried back to the Qingzhu tribe with the preliminary cooperation plan agreed upon with Jia Changsheng. Along the way, the two were excited and full of expectations for the future development of the tribe.

After returning to the tribe, Zhuxian and Zhuhui immediately reported the details of the mission to the chief Cuizhu and the tribe members. Zhuxian said excitedly: "Chief, Lord Jia Changsheng is indeed as the rumors say, he is ambitious and sincere. He highly appreciates the bamboo weaving craftsmanship of our Qingzhu tribe and promised to do his best to help us expand sales channels so that our products can be sold all over the country."

Zhu Hui continued, "Yes, Chief. In terms of arrangements for our tribe after our surrender, Lord Jia Changsheng said that he would fully respect the autonomy of our tribe. We can continue to inherit and develop the bamboo weaving craft in our own way. At the same time, he will also send craftsmen and trade experts to the tribe to provide us with technical and trade support."

After hearing this, everyone showed a look of joy. The representative of the Zhuyong clan, who had always been skeptical about joining the clan, could not help but nod his head at this moment: "It seems that joining the clan of Jia Changsheng may really bring new development opportunities to the tribe."

After listening to the envoy's report, the leader of the Green Bamboo tribe finally felt relieved. He looked around and said loudly, "In this case, we will submit to Lord Jia Changsheng. I believe that under his leadership, our Green Bamboo tribe will surely prosper."

All the people in the tribe responded in unison, and the matter of submission was confirmed.

Next, Jia Changsheng took quick action to ensure that the Qingzhu tribe could be smoothly integrated into his sphere of influence. He first arranged a team of trade experts and craftsmen to accompany Zhuxian and Zhuhui to the Qingzhu tribe. The trade experts were responsible for gaining an in-depth understanding of the characteristics and advantages of the tribe's bamboo weaving products and formulating a detailed marketing plan; the craftsmen were prepared to communicate and cooperate with the craftsmen of the Qingzhu tribe to jointly explore the improvement and innovation of bamboo weaving technology.

When the team arrived at the Qingzhu tribe, they were warmly welcomed by the tribe. The trade experts started working non-stop. They recorded the types, craftsmanship, output and other information of bamboo weaving products in detail, and had in-depth exchanges with the people in charge of trade in the tribe to understand the difficulties and problems they were facing. After some research, they quickly developed a comprehensive sales plan, planning to open special bamboo weaving product exhibitions in surrounding cities, and using Jia Changsheng's existing trade network to promote the products to a wider market.

The craftsmen sat together with the craftsmen of the Qingzhu tribe to share their experiences and skills. They brought some advanced tools and design concepts, and discussed with the tribal craftsmen how to improve the quality and diversity of bamboo weaving products. During the exchange, both sides learned from each other and the atmosphere was warm. An old craftsman from the Qingzhu tribe said with emotion: "I didn't expect that there are such exquisite craftsmanship skills out there. Communicating with you has given me a new understanding of bamboo weaving."

At the same time, Jia Changsheng was also preparing for the integration of the Qingzhu Tribe in Changsheng City. He arranged for people to clear an area as a centralized display and trading place for the bamboo weaving products of the Qingzhu Tribe, and planned to hold a grand bamboo weaving cultural festival, inviting surrounding tribes to visit and enhance the popularity of the bamboo weaving craftsmanship of the Qingzhu Tribe.

In the Qingzhu tribe, Jia Changsheng also assisted the tribe in strengthening the construction of defense facilities. He sent some experienced soldiers to help the tribe train its defense forces and teach advanced defense skills and tactics to ensure that the tribe had sufficient security during its development.

With the steady progress of various tasks, the integration of Qingzhu tribe and Jia Changsheng's forces became closer and closer. The tribe's bamboo weaving products gradually opened up the market under the new sales channels, and orders came in like snowflakes. The tribe's income increased significantly, and people's living standards were significantly improved.

In this process, the cultural traditions of the Qingzhu tribe have not only been respected, but also been better inherited and developed through exchanges with the outside world. The bamboo weaving cultural festival held by Jia Changsheng for the tribe has been a huge success, attracting the attention and appreciation of many tribes. The younger generation of the Qingzhu tribe has seen the charm and development potential of tribal culture and has become more actively involved in the study and inheritance of bamboo weaving crafts.

In this way, Jia Changsheng successfully took over the Qingzhu tribe. Under his leadership, the Qingzhu tribe bid farewell to the predicament of narrow sales channels in the past and embarked on a road of economic prosperity, cultural inheritance and development. It became an indispensable part of Jia Changsheng's power and contributed to the prosperity of this land.

After successfully taking over the Qingzhu tribe, Jia Changsheng did not slack off at all. He quickly summoned Zhou Yu, Xu Shu, Pang Tong and other advisers and generals to discuss how to conquer the third tribe, the Feiyun tribe. The atmosphere in the tent was warm and focused. Everyone understood that every time a tribe was conquered, it was related to the growth of power and the future pattern of this land.

Jia Changsheng looked resolute, and as he swept his eyes over everyone, he spoke first: "Everyone, the successful submission of the Qingzhu tribe is a great achievement for us. Now, we need to turn our attention to the Feiyun tribe. Everyone has a clear understanding of the situation of the Feiyun tribe, and can speak freely about what strategy should be used to subdue them."

Zhou Yu held his chin with his hand, thought for a while and said, "My lord, the Feiyun tribe is a nomadic tribe, and its people are good at riding and shooting, and have strong mobility. But they have different opinions on whether to cooperate with us. We can use this to divide their opinions first, and focus on those who advocate cooperation. We can send people who are eloquent to have in-depth exchanges with them, and explain to them the advanced weapons and materials we can provide, as well as the broad prospects in trade and military development after cooperation."

(End of this chapter)