Chapter 131: Hun Countermeasures
The two sides bargained back and forth, and the atmosphere was both tense and heated.

In the end, under conditions acceptable to both parties, the Bailu tribe, like the previous tribe, reached an exchange agreement with the envoys.

Afterwards, the envoys visited several other weak tribes in turn.

The situation of each tribe was different, some were hospitable, some were skeptical, and some put forward various harsh conditions. But no matter what the situation was, the envoys remained calm and patient, striving for every possible opportunity for cooperation.

During the negotiations with one of the grassland wolf fang tribes, the envoys encountered unprecedented challenges.

The leader of the Langya tribe was a cunning and ambitious guy, although he was overwhelmed by Temujin.

But he was still a bully at home, and scoffed at the exchange conditions proposed by the envoys from the Central Plains Dynasty, and even attempted to force the envoys to surrender through the threat of force.

Naturally, the group of messengers had nothing to say about this kind of person.

Contact the tribes that had previously confirmed the deal and jointly put pressure on the Wolf Fang Tribe.

Finally, the trading lines between merchants from Cangzhou and the Langya tribe were blocked.

In this way, the envoys went through untold hardships and tossed and turned on the grassland, and finally completed the exchange mission with various tribes.

He brought back a large number of war horses, adding powerful warfare force to Cangzhou.

And the weak tribes on the grassland also got the weapons and armor they had always dreamed of.

Let’s work together to resist Temujin in the future.

Deep in the vast grassland, inside a large tent made of thick wool felt, the atmosphere was extremely solemn.

Temujin, the wolf lord who unified the Huns, was sitting on a high seat covered with tiger skins. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, piercing the minds of everyone in the tent.

Temujin's face was as strong as iron, and the years and battles had left deep marks on his face.

After learning that the dynasties in the Central Plains were actually selling weapons and armor to the weak tribes around them, this news was like a blockbuster bomb, causing huge waves in his heart.

His brows were furrowed, and indescribable anger was surging in his heart.

Inside the big tent, Temujin's four heroes, four dogs and four sons gathered together, their faces also filled with worry and anger.

They knew that this news would undoubtedly be a huge challenge for Temujin, who had just unified the Huns and was eyeing the grasslands with a fierce gaze.

As soon as he finished speaking, a burly general stood up and said in a loud voice: "Khan, we can't just sit there and watch!"

"Once those weak tribes obtain weapons and armor, they may pose a threat to us."

"We should take immediate action to stop the conspiracies of those dynasties in the Central Plains!"

Temujin nodded slightly, signaling him to be patient.

Then he turned to the other four and asked, "What do you think?"

Tuolei, one of the four, hesitated for a moment and said slowly, "Great Khan, I think we should take a long-term view."

"The Central Plains Dynasty's move must have a deeper meaning. If we act rashly, we will likely fall into their trap."

"Our top priority now is to find out their intentions and their cards, and then formulate a response strategy."

After hearing what Tolui said, Temujin said nothing and fell into deep thought.

"Khan, this matter is of great importance."

"The Central Plains Empire sells weapons and armor to the tribes around us. Its intention is obvious."

"They want to use these tribes to contain us, or even start a war."

Among the four sons, Ogedei looked at Temujin who was speaking in a deep voice and broke the silence.

Temujin nodded slightly to show his agreement.

He was well aware of the cunning and insidiousness of these Central Plains dynasties. Over the years, these Central Plains dynasties have always been watching the chaos on the grasslands and not minding the trouble.

Even just the Xiongnu tribe.

The reason why the Northern and Southern Huns were able to be divided for so long was that there were always people in the Central Plains who secretly supported the Huns' hostile forces in an attempt to split and weaken the Huns' power.

Now, Temujin caught them off guard and quickly united the Huns with lightning speed.

They did not even try to hide their intentions and began to blatantly sell weapons and armor to the weak tribes around the Xiongnu, which was undoubtedly a challenge to Temujin's bottom line.

“We must not sit back and do nothing.”

Borhu of Sijie clenched his fists and said indignantly, "We should send troops immediately to destroy those tribes who dare to accept weapons from the Central Plains Dynasty and let them know the consequences of betraying the Xiongnu!"

However, Temujin did not express his opinion immediately.

He knew very well that impulse and anger would not solve the problem, but might instead put him in greater trouble.

Now he needs to analyze the situation calmly and formulate a thorough response strategy.

"Sending troops can certainly relieve hatred temporarily, but it is not a long-term solution."

Temujin spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful, "If we rashly send troops, it will not only cause panic and resistance from the surrounding tribes, but it may also give the Central Plains Dynasty an excuse to take advantage of the situation."

After hearing Temujin's words, everyone in the tent fell into deep thought.

They knew that what Temujin said made sense.

Although the now unified Xiongnu was already a powerful force on the grassland, there were many surrounding tribes and their people were not united.

Once troops are dispatched, it is likely to trigger a chain reaction, causing the situation to get out of control.

"So how do we respond?"

Borhu couldn't help but ask.

Temujin smiled slightly, with a sly gleam in his eyes: "We just need to treat them in their own way."

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then Tolui and a few others who were quick-witted suddenly realized what was going on.

Temujin wanted to use the strategy of the Central Plains Dynasty to fight back against them.

"The Khan is wise!" Mu Huali exclaimed, "We can send envoys to convey our wishes to those tribes that accept weapons from the Central Plains Dynasty."

“We can pledge to protect their security and interests without even actively invading them.”

"But the prerequisite is that they must give up cooperation with the Central Plains Dynasty and hand over the purchased weapons and armor to us."

"In this way, we can not only weaken the influence of the Central Plains Dynasty on these tribes, but also enhance our own strength."

Tuolei on the side added, "At the same time, we can also show our tolerance and generosity to other tribes and attract them to join us voluntarily."

Temujin nodded in agreement.

He knew that although this plan would take some time and effort, it was currently the most reliable and effective response strategy.

He believed that as long as the operation was done properly, the crisis could be successfully resolved.

In the following days, Temujin began to arrange various matters in full swing.

He sent his most savvy envoys to various tribes to lobby; at the same time, he strengthened patrols and defenses on the border; and he secretly mobilized an elite force to be ready to deal with possible emergencies at any time.

Especially those envoys from the Central Plains Dynasty were always kept an eye on.

If they dare to come again, catch them and kill them on the spot!

(End of this chapter)