My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World - Chapter 392

Chapter 392: Brilliant Strategy
At Ding Zhenshun’s words, Zhan Qi pouted while Xue Ruhong rolled his eyes again.

Shaking his head helplessly at their love-and-hate relationship, Ding Zhenshun glanced at Fan Wanming.

Receiving the signal, Fan Wanming explained, “General Zhan, the Great General has been planning to invite the twelve tribes to join our army ever since he invited Military Advisor Tuluo to join us.”

When Zhan Qi heard this, he scratched his head in confusion.

Seeing his puzzled expression, Fan Wanming continued in detail.

“Since ancient times, the tribe leader of the Tuluo Tribe has always been the supreme tribe leader of the twelve tribes. Not only because they are the most intelligent among them, but also because they possess the ability to speak with their God.”

“After this general investigated Military Advisor Tuluo’s background and his motive for surrendering to the Great General, this general discovered that the Yuezhi Tribe exterminated the Tuluo Tribe because Kai Mu wanted to become the supreme tribe leader of the twelve tribes.”

“Because of Kai Mu’s cruel actions toward the Tuluo Tribe, the remaining nine tribes joined hands to resist the Yuezhi Tribe’s conquest. Unfortunately, none of them could stand on equal footing with the Yuezhi Tribe in terms of military power.”

Listening up to this point, Zhan Qi’s eyes widened in realization.

“So you mean that Military Advisor Tuluo is the only survivor of the Tuluo Tribe, and he is also the only person who can become the supreme tribe leader of the twelve tribes?”

As his words fell, Xue Ruhong patted his shoulder and commented, “Still not too stupid.”

Slapping Xue Ruhong’s hand away, Zhan Qi rolled his eyes and turned to Fan Wanming and asked, “Then what about the last tribe? There should be twelve tribes in total, right?”

Fan Wanming shook his head and explained, “The Dizhu Tribe lives in seclusion and has no contact with other tribes or outsiders. In the current world, their existence has long become a mere legend and rumors.”

After listening to Fan Wanming’s explanation, Zhan Qi turned to Feng Xiyan and asked, “Great General, since you already decided to accept them from the beginning, why didn’t you just accept them right away?”

Feng Xiyan smiled and explained, “If this general accepted them immediately, they would think that we need them. In the future, they might dare to rebel and cause trouble.”

Feng Xiyan paused for a second, then added with a smirk, “Only by planting a seed of fear in their hearts while showing generosity can we gain their true loyalty.”

When Zhan Qi heard this, he couldn’t help but praise, “What a brilliant strategy! The Great General is wise!”

While Zhan Qi was filled with admiration toward Feng Xiyan, Xue Ruhong said, “Great General, you must be tired after the long journey. Please rest early.”

Looking down at his dusty clothes, Feng Xiyan nodded in agreement. “Alright. Let’s discuss the rest tomorrow.”

Hearing this, the generals clasped their fists and responded, “Yes, Great General.”

With that, Feng Xiyan and Zhan Qi returned to their tents, while the other generals went back to their posts.

At the same time, Bai Hanyun and Feng Wu had just returned home from the night market.

After dividing the food equally, Bai Hanyun said, “Feng Wu, go and rest early. We have another delivery at midnight.”

“Yes, Fairy Bai.”

Carrying her phone, tablet, and car keys, Bai Hanyun went upstairs.

Left alone downstairs, Feng Wu went back to his room.

After taking out a set of new clothes Bai Hanyun bought for him tonight from his Qiankun Pouch, Feng Wu went to the bathroom to take a bath before sitting on his bed with the laptop in his lap to continue studying military strategy and political schemes.

Meanwhile, Tan Pengtai led the nine tribe leaders to their accommodations, the Xihua Inn.

When they arrived at the inn, the innkeeper’s eyes lit up upon seeing Tan Pengtai.

After hosting the Second Prince of the Jin Army and his envoys, the innkeeper had received generous compensation from the Feng Army for the damage caused by the Jin Empire’s envoys.

Not only did Feng Xiyan help repair the inn, but he even rebuilt it using precious stone bricks. Afterward, he still paid for the lodging, which made the innkeeper deeply grateful.

Stepping out from behind the counter, the innkeeper clasped his hands and bowed with a smile. “This commoner greets General Tan. General Tan, what wind brings you to this humble inn so late at night?”

Tan Pengtai gestured for him to rise and said, “Innkeeper, you are too polite. This general wishes to rent nine rooms for the Feng Army’s guests. Do you have enough vacant rooms?”

Although many wealthy refugees had taken up residence at his inn over the past few days, the innkeeper—being a shrewd businessman—had kept the entire third floor empty just in case.

Upon hearing Tan Pengtai’s request, the innkeeper’s eyes flickered with excitement. ‘Fortunately, I kept those rooms empty. Otherwise, I would have lost this golden opportunity to the Xiqiang Inn.’

The innkeeper held back his excitement and politely said, “Of course. General Tan, the third-floor rooms are available. Please wait just a moment.”

Seeing Tan Pengtai nod in approval, the innkeeper hurried off to fetch the keys for the nine rooms hung behind the registration counter.

Soon, he returned and respectfully offered them with both hands. “General Tan, here are the keys for rooms one through nine.”

Each room had a wooden plate hung beside its door, making it easy to match the correct key.

Accepting the keys, Tan Pengtai said, “Thank you, Innkeeper. This general will send someone to settle the payment tomorrow morning.”

The innkeeper beamed at his words and responded, “Yes, General Tan.”

Then he turned to a servant wiping a table nearby and said, “Xiao Er, lead our guests to their rooms and tell the kitchen to prepare bathwater and dinner.”

Wiping the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, the servant smiled and replied, “Yes, Innkeeper.”

Approaching the tribe leaders, the servant politely invited them, “Honored guests, please follow me.”