My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World - Chapter 391

Chapter 391: Nine Tribe Leaders
Taking a deep, heavy breath, He Xuan Ren sighed and muttered, “That’s exactly what worries me. It will be hard for us to start over here. Our future looks bleak, and I don’t know if your mother and sisters can endure the hardship.”

He Jingtai looked at his father’s worried face and grew anxious. Raising his eyes to the tall city wall, he clenched his fists as determination glowed in his eyes.

The process of entering Xiqiang City was slow and strict, but the refugees didn’t dare to make trouble or complain.

As time passed, the moon slowly climbed up the night sky.

At the Feng Army barracks, Feng Xiyan and Zhan Qi entered the large tent used to host guests and discuss important matters.

Seeing that he had arrived, Tuluo Cheng, the generals, and the tribe leaders all stood up at once.

Tuluo Cheng and the generals clasped their fists, bowed slightly, and greeted Feng Xiyan. “This subordinate greets the Great General.”

Following them, the tribe leaders placed their right fists over their chests and bowed slightly. “Greetings, Supreme Commander of the Feng Army.”

Feng Xiyan clasped his fists and returned their greeting. “Greetings, tribe leaders of the twelve tribes.”

After exchanging greetings, Feng Xiyan walked to the main seat, while Zhan Qi found an empty place among the other generals.

Taking his seat, Feng Xiyan gestured to the others and said, “Everyone, please be seated.”

“Thank you, Great General.”

“Thank you, Supreme Commander of the Feng Army.”

Feng Xiyan waited until everyone had sat before turning to Tuluo Cheng. “Military Advisor Tuluo, I heard from the generals that you are hosting the tribe leaders of the twelve tribes.”

“That’s right, Great General,” Tuluo Cheng replied with a smile. “Yesterday, the remaining survivors of the twelve tribes arrived in our city. After this subordinate spoke with them, this subordinate learned that their purpose in coming to Xiqiang City is to join us.”

“Since you weren’t here to make the decision, this subordinate discussed with the generals and decided to meet with the tribe leaders to hear their conditions for joining us, and to see what they can offer in return.”

Feng Xiyan listened calmly, then nodded in understanding. “Thank you for your hard work, Military Advisor Tuluo and generals.”

Noticing that Feng Xiyan was not angry, Tuluo Cheng secretly let out a sigh of relief and responded, “The Great General is too polite. It is our duty to share your burdens.”

After learning the situation, Feng Xiyan turned to the nine tribe leaders and said, “Tribe leaders, my Feng Army welcomes all who possess ability and loyalty. If you are interested in joining us, we hope you can show us your determination to join and your loyalty to the Feng Army.”

When they heard this, some tribe leaders fell into deep thought, some looked relieved, while a few glanced at one another uncertainly.

Observing their reactions, Feng Xiyan continued calmly, “This general believes that the tribe leaders have already heard about the extermination of the Yuezhi Tribe Army.”

When he asked this, the tribe leaders nodded gloomily, and Feng Xiyan asked, “Then, tribe leaders, what do you think about this matter?”

The tent fell into silence at his words.

It was a difficult question.

If the tribe leaders agreed with Feng Xiyan’s decision to exterminate the Yuezhi Tribe Army, they would be seen as cruel and ungrateful, for the Yuezhi Tribe had protected the twelve tribes since ancient times.

However, if they disagreed with Feng Xiyan, they would lose their only chance to join the Feng Army before they could even show what they could give to Feng Xiyan.

Noticing their hesitation, Feng Xiyan smiled slightly. “Since the tribe leaders are still undecided, this general will give you time to think it over.”

Turning to Tan Pengtai, he instructed, “General Tan, prepare accommodations for the tribe leaders tonight.”

Tan Pengtai clasped his fists and responded, “This subordinate accepts the order.”

Feng Xiyan then looked at the tribe leaders and smiled slightly, “Tribe leaders, this general hopes to receive your answer tomorrow morning. The journey has been long and tiring. Please rest well and enjoy the food while all of you are staying here.”

The tribe leaders exchanged looks once more.

After a brief silence, the leader of the Rong Tribe stood up, bowed slightly to Feng Xiyan, and said, “Thank you, Supreme Commander of the Feng Army, for your hospitality. We will deliver our answer tomorrow morning.”

Feng Xiyan nodded. “General Tan, please show them to their quarters.”

Tan Pengtai stood up, clasped his fists, and replied, “Yes, Great General. This subordinate will take my leave.”

Feng Xiyan waved his hand, and Tan Pengtai gestured to the tribe leader of the Rong Tribe. “Tribe leader, please come with me.”

The Rong Tribe’s tribe leader nodded politely and followed Tan Pengtai.

As the tribe with the most contact with outsiders, the Rong Tribe was unanimously chosen as the new temporary leader of the nine tribes.

Seeing that the tribe leader of the Rong Tribe had spoken, the other tribe leaders also stood up, bowed slightly to Feng Xiyan, and then followed Tan Pengtai out.

Bowing to Feng Xiyan, Tuluo Cheng said, “Great General, this subordinate still needs to make some preparations regarding the members of the nine clans. This subordinate will take my leave first.”

Feng Xiyan nodded. “Go, then.”

After Tuluo Cheng left the tent, Xue Ruhong looked at Feng Xiyan and asked, “Great General, will you accept them?”

Feng Xiyan smiled faintly. “General Xue, this general knew that you already had the answer.”

Hearing this, Xue Ruhong was momentarily stunned before chuckling. “The Great General is wise.”

Not understanding their exchange, Zhan Qi asked, “Great General, what are you two talking about?”

Rolling his eyes at Zhan Qi, Xue Ruhong said, “General Zhan, you should read more books.”

Unhappy with the jab, Zhan Qi glared at him. “Are you saying that this general is stupid?”

Seeing that the two were about to argue again, Ding Zhenshun quickly stepped between them and said, “Alright, stop it. The Great General is still here.”