Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1715: Negotiations

Azimo dared not speak these words aloud and could only look at Shu Tang.

Shu Tang, known for his boldness and loyalty, kneeled and said: "Heavenly Khan, the Witch God Festival is extremely important to the warriors, and everyone is afraid of the rotworms, feeling panicked... We need to calm their hearts, or there will be more trouble."

The reason they were chased by Xu You was that the warriors were terrified by the rotworms.

Tie He’s face was gloomy as he gritted his teeth and asked angrily: "Are you asking me to admit defeat and lead the troops back in disgrace?!"

Shu Tang did not deny it: "The Heavenly Khan is incredibly wise and knows what is best for himself."

Tie He felt murderous, looking at Azimo: "Do you mean the same?"

Azimo dared not speak and could only kneel beside him.

Tie He’s face was even gloomier, and after a moment he said: "I am the Da Rong Tian Khan, personally leading the army to attack this Bastard Chu. If I go back just like this, how will the Da Rong Army and civilians view me? The tribal kings will surely mock me and pull me down from the throne of Tian Khan!"

But...

"Heavenly Khan, if we don’t return while the warriors are still loyal, our situation will be even more dangerous!" Shu Tang was extremely loyal, even if he had to contradict the Heavenly Khan to make the pros and cons clear to him: "Heavenly Khan, returning will indeed cause ridicule, but our warriors are like howling wolves; as long as they fight to protect you, the tribal kings won’t dare to dethrone you from being the Tian Khan."

"Reports to the Heavenly Khan, Deputy General Shanhu from King Alman, King Lishan, and King of Leimuqin’s tribes, and General Jindu request an audience." Tie He’s confidant General Jintuo had been guarding outside the Royal Tent to prevent anyone from disturbing Tie He, but with the tribal kings requesting to see him, he had no choice but to report in.

Another noble confidant inside the Royal Tent said: "Heavenly Khan, they have surely come to pressure you this time, you must be prepared."

Shu Tang said: "Muhe is right... Heavenly Khan, should I go out to stall them for now?"

Shu Tang truly was loyal; even at this point, he was still thinking of helping Tie He to stall King Lishan and the others.

But...

"There are two tribal kings among them; can you stop them?" A hint of murder appeared in Tie He’s eyes. Really, did they think they could join forces against him just because he lost a battle?

Ha, ridiculous.

"Let them in." Tie He said, gesturing for Shu Tang and others to rise.

"Yes." Jintuo was ordered to invite them in, and soon he brought King Alman and others inside.

King Alman, lacking cunning and frightened by rotworms, came straight in and said: "Heavenly Khan, my brother Tie He, order to return to Da Rong quickly, this wretched place of Bastard Chu cannot be stayed!"

As he spoke, he spat twice, clearly showing his distaste for Great Chu.

He continued: "The Witch God Festival is approaching, the warriors miss their families and yearn for Da Rong’s fine wine and mutton, all clamoring to return. My king also wishes to go back. Heavenly Khan, please allow the brothers to leave."

If you want to stay, stay; we don’t want to stay, we’re heading back!

King Alman truly wanted to return to Da Rong, also fearing missing the Witch God Festival and not receiving the Witch God’s blessing, fearing calamity bestowed by the Witch God, tears welling in his eyes at the end of his words.

Why is a grown man crying?

King Lishan felt some disdain, but he also wished to return to Da Rong—this Bastard Chu has so many rotworms, he didn’t want to die here: "Heavenly Khan, it’s not that the brothers are not devoted, but it’s truly impossible to stay in Bastard Chu. In a few days, I will leave with the tribal warriors, on account of the Witch God and warriors having fought for you, please Heavenly Khan, grant permission."

After speaking, he handed over a parchment-written petition.

To be able to present the petition was still showing Tie He, the Heavenly Khan, some respect.

But Tie He’s anger towards King Lishan didn’t lessen at all, but now he needed to stabilize the situation, so he could only remember this against King Lishan in his mind.

Suppressing his anger, Tie He gestured for Jintuo to take the petition and then said to King Alman: "King Alman, don’t be upset, I know you all want to return for the Witch God Festival. How about this: in ten days, after I have settled the affairs of Daokou Gully, I will take you back to Da Rong for the Witch God Festival."

King Alman was overjoyed: "Really? Brother Tie He, you must not deceive me."

Tie He laughed: "You and I are closer than brothers; back when you followed the old prince to the Royal Court, we hunted, practiced martial arts, and raced horses together— years of friendship, how could I deceive you."

In saying so, King Alman was very moved, taking a few steps forward: "Brother Tie He, I didn’t read you wrong, you are a good Heavenly Khan!"

Tie He smiled, the corner of his lips hiding murderous intent, looking at King Lishan, he said: "King Lishan, what do you think? Can you wait for ten days?"

King Lishan wanted to leave now, but Tie He was the Heavenly Khan, his troops more numerous, his mind told him not to openly challenge Tie He, he must give some face and nodded in agreement: "Yes."

Tie He nodded upon hearing, looking at Shanhu and Jindu: "You heard it, in ten days, I will take you back to Da Rong."

And said to Shanhu: "The King of Leimuqin has meritorious deeds for Da Rong, after returning to Da Rong, I will personally take him up the mountain."

To have the Heavenly Khan personally send the remains up the mountain is a great honor.

Shanhu immediately kneeled: "This humble general thanks the Heavenly Khan for his great grace!"

"Rise." Tie He was quite cunning and tolerant, after finishing the major matters, he talked about childhood affairs with King Alman and others, reconnecting sibling bond, before letting Jintuo escort King Alman and others out.

But before leaving, Tie He entrusted King Alman to bring Tuogude to the Royal Tent.

King Alman thought everyone was brothers, such a trivial matter, naturally, he thumped his chest and agreed: "Rest assured, Brother Tie He, I will definitely bring Brother Tuogude!"

Brother Tuogude?

Tie He smirked internally; it seemed Tuogude was also trying to win over King Alman recently.

...

Alman, being straightforward, immediately went to find Tuogude after leaving the Royal Tent, telling him that Tie He wanted to see him.

Tuogude frowned... He had already set up a scheme to make Alman and King Lishan meet with Tie He, perfectly avoiding it himself, how was it that Tie He still wanted to see him?

Could it be that he discovered his scheme?

"Brother Tuogude, why are you in a daze, hurry and come with this king to meet Brother Tie He, he is after all the Heavenly Khan, cannot neglect him." King Alman grabbed Tuogude and left, delivering him to the outside of the Royal Tent, raising his voice to call inside: "Brother Tie He, I brought the person for you!"

After shouting, he even gave Tuogude a push, then left.

Tuogude wanted to kill, clenched his fists, and after a moment, walked into the Royal Tent, slightly bowed, and saluted: "Heavenly Khan."

Tie He waved his hand, and the assassins inside and outside the Royal Tent began to move.

Tuogude immediately tightened his grip on the knife in his sleeve, Tie He noticed and laughed: "No need to be nervous, I won’t do something as foolish as assassinating a tribal king in my own tent."

Tuogude thought about it, indeed Tie He wasn’t that foolish, but: "Heavenly Khan, could it be there are instructions for me?"

"Instructions? King Tuogude, you are indeed eloquent." Tie He played with the curved knife in his hand, looking at Tuogude: "Nothing much to instruct, just want you to stay with the tribal warriors to guard Daokou Gully for a few years, in case Bastard Chu’s soldiers and generals attack and cause Da Rong to lose three cities."