[The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 3, Chapter 221)

Chapter 221 Lake Xingkai

Meanwhile, on the still-chilly shores of Lake Xingkai in the Warka tribe, at the Second Tyrannosaurus Army's encampment, Sergi, a

burly man of twenty-eight years old and five feet eight inches tall, arrived wearily after recovering from his injuries. He rode a large,

dappled horse, rampaging through the camp, heading straight for Princess Qitian's central tent, only to be stopped outside by the Tyrannosaurus Army's cavalry patrol.

Sergi, in a fit of rage, shouted into the tent that he wanted to see Princess Qitian. Zhenwen came out and led him inside

, wafting a fragrant aroma of food.

Zhou Yun, wearing an apron, stood beside a blazing stove with a hissing iron wok on it.

In her left hand, she studied the Imperial Chef's Cookbook, while in her right, she stir-fried vegetables with a spatula. Looking at the

muscular man with broad shoulders and a thick waist, she tossed down the spatula and stretched her limbs, laughing, "Sergi? You

've recovered from your injuries in less than forty days! Impressive! What? Are you still upset about losing to me and want a rematch

?"

Sergi, with a vengeance, bowed deeply and said loudly, "Though I am reckless, I have always admired

heroes ! I was convinced of my defeat last time, how could I cheat? I have come here to seek refuge with Princess Qitian, hoping you will accept

me as your subordinate."

The Jurchens were martial and revered warriors. After losing to Zhou Yun in the final competition for the title of Jurchen's greatest warrior, he

greatly admired Princess Qitian's strength and courage, and thus came specifically to seek her refuge.

Zhou Yun chuckled and said, "You're good at knowing what's good for you, but we'll have to ask my mother's opinion on this. The dishes are ready and should be

taken off the heat. Let him try them and see if my cooking skills have improved." She

turned to .

As Zhenwen wielded the spatula to plate the stir-fried pork with eggs, she smiled obsequiously, "Do you still need this rude

fellow to taste it? I've tasted it many times, Miss's cooking skills are truly... tsk tsk! Just smelling this aroma and seeing

how fresh and tender the dish is, even the top chef in the palace would probably have to admit defeat!"

Zhou Yun flicked her forehead and spat, "You bootlicker, I don't believe you! Stop babbling and let

Sergi try it!"

Zhenwen eagerly took the plate and handed Sergi a pair of exquisite ivory chopsticks. This was a bit of a challenge for

the burly man. His chopsticks were awkward and clumsy, and he couldn't pick anything up.

He had no choice but to take the plate and bring it to his mouth, using the chopsticks to shovel food into his mouth. He found it not only fragrant but also extremely delicious

. His appetite was whetted, and he devoured the food in no time!

Zhou Yun was very satisfied and chuckled, "How is it? How does it taste?"

Sergi wiped his mouth and said憨憨地, "It's so delicious! I've never eaten

anything so delicious before!"

Zhou Yun knew that this rough and honest fellow wouldn't lie, so she couldn't help but smile happily, "Thank you for the compliment!"

Sergi didn't forget the important matter and said, "Princess Qitian, regarding my seeking refuge..."

Zhou Yun frowned slightly and said, "Wait in the tent for a while, and don't wander around anymore." She then instructed Zhenwen to take

him away to rest.

Considering that bringing such a rough man back to the Central Plains would be quite inconvenient, she went to her mother to discuss how to settle

him.

Murong Ziyan was holding a meeting. Xiao Hong, Wotaigen, Wangjigu, Dismi, Dismi's daughter

Goyana, and the two deputy clan leaders that Murong Ziyan had arranged for him were all present in the central tent.

For over half a month, seeing no way to reverse the situation, some important tribal leaders were replaced by Murong Gege's

confidants . Dismi had expressed complete submission, as had Goyana. Of course, Murong Ziyan summoned the father and daughter

to the meeting not out of trust, but because she believed they could no longer cause trouble. In addition, she had been busy these days

pacifying the nearby small and medium-sized tribes. These wild Jurchens had always been dependent on the Warka tribe, and the father and daughter

still had considerable influence over these tribes, which she needed to make good use of.

The father and daughter, under her orders, accompanied Wotaigen to visit those tribes one by one, only rushing back last night.

The trip was quite fruitful; the chieftains of these wild Jurchens had all expressed their willingness to submit to Murong Gege, and most of them followed

Wotaigen and Dismi back to Shilimian to express their submission to Murong Gege in person, swearing to the heavens to join

the tribal alliance and performing relevant rituals under the supervision of the shaman high priest.

At the meeting, according to reports from Wotaigen and Dismi, all the tribes along the coast of the North Sea and the Whale Sea had

agreed to join Princess Murong's tribal alliance. Only the wild Jurchen Guwei tribe on Saharan Island had not yet made any statement.

Currently, everyone was discussing how to appease the Guwei tribe.

Zhou Yun strode into the tent. She was the type to walk sideways, never needing to be announced. Just as she was about to

speak , a guard outside the tent reported, "The Guwei tribe's envoy has arrived, requesting an audience with the Madam!"

Murong Ziyan waved her hand, and Zhou Yun swallowed her words, turning to look at the door. A

burly man wearing a rough gray fur coat made of some kind of animal hide strode in. Every exposed part of his skin was covered in

long hair, making him look like a savage. His imposing manner seemed even greater than hers. She couldn't help but frown,

staring at the man.

The envoy from the Guwei tribe performed a simple hand-clasping salute, rummaged in his robes, and

presented , loudly proclaiming, "I am here on the orders of Chief Guerduo to deliver a letter in reply to the esteemed Princess Murong!"

His voice was extremely booming!

Zhou Yun frowned again; these wild Jurchens were indeed all barbarians from beyond the borders!

Murong Ziyan unfolded the animal hide, emitting a strong fishy smell! It seemed to be whale skin, and had been recently skinned.

After reading it with slightly furrowed brows, her frown deepened. Without a word, she waved her hand, and a member of the Jingwei Guard came forward and

escorted the long-haired envoy out.

Seeing her silent contemplation, Xiaohong asked, "Madam, what was Guerduo's reply?"

Murong Ziyan replied, "He neither refused nor fully agreed to join the Murong territory's tribal alliance, and he put forward

many harsh conditions. Take a look!" Then, remembering that she couldn't read Jurchen script, she read it

aloud in Central Plains dialect.

Before Xiaohong could speak, Zhou Yun roared, "What an ungrateful old man! Even his subordinates are all

so arrogant and rude. Let me lead my men across the North Sea Strait to Sakhalin Island to meet this bandit chieftain!"

Yun'er was always so impulsive, and Murong Ziyan often didn't bother to invite her to meetings. Hearing her say

this , she silently glanced around the tent, trying to see what everyone thought.

Wotaigen and Wangjigu expressed their support, while Dismi and his daughter remained silent. As former

members of the Warka tribal alliance, they were unwilling to see the Guwei tribe suffer a bloody disaster. Wars between Jurchen tribes had

always bloody and cruel; the victor was king, and the loser was slave! Although the two newly appointed deputy chieftains of the Warka tribe

were people that Princess Murong trusted greatly, they knew that their voices were weak and they had no say here.

Murong Ziyan looked at Xiaohong; the final decision would mainly depend on her opinion, a habit she had

recently .

Xiaohong nodded slowly and said, "From a military perspective, Miss's suggestion is feasible.

The crossing point could be the Ha'erman tribe near the mouth of the Heilongjiang River. That section of the North Sea Strait is only

eight miles wide. Considering the thick ice along the coast hasn't thawed yet, the water is even narrower. If we act at night,

the numerous rafts possessed by the various tribes along the North Sea coast can easily catch the enemy off guard and send the Second Tyrannosaurus Army's troops and equipment to Sakhalin

Island."

Murong Ziyan looked at her expression, which seemed somewhat unsatisfied, and waved her hand, saying, "Everyone

, please leave now. Let me consider this matter further."

After everyone dispersed, only she, Xiaohong, and Zhou Yun remained in the tent. Xiaohong whispered... "First, the risk of

Miss leading the Second Tyrannosaurus Army to attack the Bone Wei tribe is not too great militarily. Although the tribesmen are

exceptionally brave, their population is not large. Second, from a broader strategic perspective, such an action is imperative!"

Murong Ziyan asked with some surprise, "How so?"

Xiaohong said, "If not, with the Jin Kingdom's southern campaign currently in full swing, could Madam have remained here

for so long, holding back her troops?"

Murong Ziyan smiled and said, "I have considered this question. The Liaodong government troops are poorly equipped and lack morale, making them difficult

to defeat Father. Since the start of the war, Father has been advancing rapidly. Currently, my eighth brother, Qiket, leading over ten thousand

cavalry as the vanguard, has crossed the Liao River and successively captured the western..." "More than ten castles, large and small, including Qingyun, Xin'an, Shuangzhou, Shuangcheng, and Liaozhou, are on the shore,

their military might pointing directly at the Liaoxi Hetao region. I reckon Father will be able to take the Hetao region under his control in less than half a month. With

such a favorable situation, let alone Father not needing my help, even if I had this idea, I doubt my fifth brother, eighth brother

, and Shangming would want me to share the territory they've conquered!"

Xiaohong said calmly, "But Madam, don't forget, after the Jin army crosses the Hetao region, the Khalkha tribe in the Xiliao River

basin , the Chahan tribe in the Daling River basin, and the Duoyan tribe in the Xiaoling River basin will be

the fiefdoms of the Princess of the Qianxi Dynasty. Will she allow the Jin army to so easily take over the Liaohe Hetao region and directly threaten the security of the eastern part of her fiefdom

?" " Given the princess's abilities and the might of the Xuanliao army, my junior opinion is that the two sides will

engage in , ultimately ending in a draw. In short, the Jin army will likely not be able to hold a foothold on the west bank of the Liaohe River."

Murong Ziyan nodded repeatedly, saying, "Your analysis makes a lot of sense! If I were in her position,

I would never allow such a thing to happen. I know her capabilities well; she's an old rival. However, my eighth brother is also

exceptionally brave, commanding tens of thousands of cavalry. Even I envy his strength. It's hard

to say . Alas, I'm more concerned about the soldiers of the Wanyan tribe. They are currently fighting under Shang Ming's command and will only be able to return

to my territory after the battle. I hope they don't suffer too many losses!"

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