"The spy reports that the grasslands have regained their peace," Lei Xun said.
According to the intelligence agency's spy, the small tribes on the grasslands had all disappeared after three months of war. They were either annexed by the surrounding mid-sized tribes or merged into the Sky Order Tribe.
"The entire grasslands now only have the Sky Order Tribe at the center and eight surrounding mid-sized tribes, one in the north and south, and three in the east and west. The Sky Abundant Tribe to the north of Friendship County has annexed the small tribes in the east after annexing the Mercy Tribe to the west, becoming the only tribe in the south. Their strength has increased greatly. "
Ouyang Shuo nodded. What he was concerned about now was what the grasslands tribes would do next.
"Are there signs of the mid-sized tribes forming an alliance?" Ouyang Shuo asked.
According to normal tactics, the best choice would be for the mid-sized tribes to unite and eliminate the Sky Order Tribe. The problem was that although the Sky Order Tribe had been destroyed in the west, they were still the greatest power on the grasslands and had accumulated power for a long time. They couldn't make up their minds to make a move against the Sky Order Tribe in such a short time.
"The eight mid-sized tribes have indeed formed a loose alliance. The alliance hasn't taken action due to the lack of a powerful figure. On the contrary, the mid-sized tribes on the east and west sides have had many conflicts in the process of annexing the small tribes. It's very difficult for them to work together. "
Ouyang Shuo smiled coldly. "Heh, this is the evil of human nature. Who knows, the mid-sized tribes on the east and west sides are still scheming against each other. "
"Marquis is wise. There are indeed signs."
"The crux of the problem is how we should intervene and muddy the waters again."
As one of the three heavyweights of the intelligence agency, Lei Xun had a unique strategic vision and was very sensitive to intelligence. "Marquis, there's another piece of information. According to the spy's report, after the Sky Abundant Tribe annexed the small tribes in the east, the tribe's confidence soared and their ambitions swelled. Some of the nobles in the tribe have turned their greedy eyes to Friendship County. "
Ouyang Shuo's eyes turned cold. "You're saying that the Sky Abundant Tribe has designs on Friendship County?"
"That's a possibility. Marquis, think about it. The market outside of Friendship County has a lot of goods traded every day. Previously, they were busy dealing with the small tribes and could only obediently trade at the market. Now that the annexation war has ended, the nomadic tribes' nature of plundering has once again been exposed, "Lei Xun calmly analyzed.
Lei Xun's information had opened up Ouyang Shuo's train of thought. A bolt of lightning flashed in his mind, and he suddenly had an idea. He then said in an awe-inspiring tone, "Since that's the case, we might as well beat them at their own game. We'll eliminate the Heavenly Abundant Tribe, intimidate them, and forcefully intervene in the affairs of the prairie. You're right. An ordinary man's wealth is his own ruin. I reckon that it's not just the Sky Abundant Tribe, the other tribes are also restless. "
"But …" Lei Xun was a little hesitant. "If we do this, won't the tribes of the prairie unite against a common enemy? What if they put aside their internal conflicts and unite against a common enemy? "
Ouyang Shuo nodded appreciatively and said, "Of course we can't rule out this possibility. Therefore, the first thing we need to do is to destroy their alliance, so that the other medium-sized tribes have no time to care about them. Didn't you say that the middle-sized tribes in the east and west sides didn't get along? Arrange for spies to sow discord between them, add fuel to the fire, and make them fight each other. "
"Understood." Lei Xun felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.
From November 2nd to November 5th, the prairie, which had just regained its peace, became noisy again.
In just a few days, five or six robberies happened in succession in the border areas of the six medium-sized tribes on the east and west sides. The robbers were experienced and their goals were clear. They didn't leave anyone alive. None of the herdsmen at the border were spared. Their whole families were either killed, or their cattle and sheep were robbed.
The bloodstains told of the endless desolation.
All the signs showed that the murderers had crossed the border to kill people, and the spearhead was directed at the tribes on the opposite side. The hatred within the tribes was fully aroused. Voices asking for battle rose one after another.
The higher-ups of the tribes naturally wouldn't be so reckless. They were worried that someone was deliberately sowing discord. The target of suspicion was naturally the Sky Mark Tribe, which had been silent for three months.
They all agreed that the Sky Mark Tribe had planned this series of robberies. Their goal was naturally to destroy the alliance of medium-sized tribes and solve the crisis of extinction.
Before the higher-ups could investigate clearly, the nobles in the tribe began to be assassinated. They either died in their own tents or in the wilderness.
For a moment, the wind was blowing and the cranes were in a state of panic.
At this moment, the second brigade stationed in the northern barracks left the barracks in the name of training. They crossed the Friendship River with great fanfare and disappeared.
Not long after the second brigade left, a large batch of iron ore and grain was transported to the warehouse in the market outside Friendship County. The inadvertently scattered iron ore dazzled the eyes of the nomads who were trading in the market.
In the tent of the chief of the Sky Mark Tribe.
"Chief, this is a great opportunity. We can't hesitate anymore."
As neighbors of Friendship County, the movements of the northern barracks and the market naturally couldn't be hidden from the eyes of the Sky Mark Tribe. They were already eager to make a move. When they got the news, they were excited.
"Yes, Chief. As long as we arrange a thousand-man army, we can definitely take the market."
Sitting in the seat of honor, Dari Achi frowned and said in a deep voice, "Use your brains. There are too many flaws in Friendship County's actions. It's obviously a trap."
"Chief, whether it's a trap or not, the final competition is still military strength. As long as we take the market, what can the army of Friendship County do to us? Even if it's a trap, we have to make them suffer. "The one who spoke was the tribe's general, General Huqitu, Dari Achi's confidant.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Hu Qitu's opinion was unanimously agreed by everyone.
Dari Achi's heart skipped a beat. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't tempted by the market's resources. But as the chief of the tribe, he was more cautious when considering problems. "Hu Qitu, what you said is not unreasonable. The problem is that there have been a series of assassinations in the grasslands these days. A storm is coming. It's not a good time to act rashly. "
"Chief, I think that this is the reason why we should be more decisive. We should take this opportunity to obtain a large amount of iron ore and grain. Only then will we be invincible." Hu Qitu's attitude was firm.
Hu Qitu's opinion coincided with that of the other nobles in the tribe.
Dari Achi sighed in his heart. Hu Qitu's opinion was enlightening. It made him wonder if he was too conservative. If one wanted to dominate, it was good to be cautious, but if one was too cautious, they would miss a great opportunity. (To be continued.)
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