Way of Overlord-Chapter 638: Prospect

They wanted to see, if there are more Yan people in this world or Hu people? Then they would see

After all, everyone who is not Yan, is called Hu by them

Since that is the case, in this vast world separated by oceans and tall mountains, who is more numerous, Hu or Yan?

Muron Long and Tuoba He had long wanted to rebel against Yan.

Even before they return to the Great Steppe, they made plans in the Yan territory on what cities they should take

They wanted to create their own mountain stronghold and from then attack the cities of Yan.

But that plan changed when Aeryon brought three other tribes from the Steppe to attack Nurshira.

They did not only attack Nurshira, but they also break down the walls, enter the city and plunder its wealth.

And then they return back home to the Steppe.

It showed to them that the Yan army is not as powerful as they previously thought

They did think of making their fortune then.

The world was in chaos, and it was the perfect time.

But they did not do it.

More and more warlords appear all over the Nurshira region.

One of them in particular was Qianrong Tuige able to defeat the government soldier with ease. Murong Long is the cousin of Murong Muhoba

Murong Muhoba right now on Aeryon side, serving as some kind of a unit unto itself helping with any forces of Brolgadhr

He himself choose to be close around with Tuoba He.

Even before they go to the Steppe to find new fortunes, these two clans have been close.

And they both choose to go to the Steppe.

Unlike other warriors of the Steppe who came to Aeryon to gain employment to fight as warriors, the Tuoba and Murong clans comes to the Steppe and join the Khan because they wanted to bet on the Khan

From what they see, and heard, they could tell that Aeryon is doing big things.

Conquering the south and unifying the south would only be the first step of his plans.

Everyone agrees that this must be the case.

If not, it doesn’t make sense. The chief is young, his army is powerful and his ambition is big. The Murong and Tuoba clan could see that the Steppe could be unified.

There is all these warlords in the steppe now and suddenly the clal for unification rings in every corner of the Steppe

This shows one thing

Unification is close.

Before, it was not like the Steppe lack warlords.

But even then, unification was never in anyone mind.

Because no one have the ability to unify it and the condition was not ideal.

Now, whoever, there are three forces shouting to the entire Steppe that they wanted to unify one part of the Steppe.

And there is no mocking and no derisive snort.

Because the condition is there. The people hearts are unified and the condition to unify the Steppe has appeared.

And when they look at Aeryon and the way he governs his tribe, they could see this ambition hidden in everything he did.

Unification of thought and ideas and unification of hearts and culture.

Aeryon is paving a way to unify the south into one.

And knowing this young man, if he conquers the south, he would truly be the strongest of all the chief in the Steppe

Why?

Because no matter how large a tribe is in any part of the steppe, none of them control an entire region of the Steppe by themselves.

None of them work under one banner

If Aeryon succeed in conquering the entire south.....then the next step is clear to everyone with a brain.

There would be an expedition toward the north, attacking the central Steppe.

And then the west and the east.

And finally, the North.

And if Aeryon could do it in his lifetime, he would have done something that no ruler of the Steppe has ever done.

Unifying the Steppe!

And that is why Murong and Tuoba clan who have great ambition goes to the Steppe and abandoned their foundation in Yan.

Yan is now full of chaos.

There are warlords all over, there is rebellions, there is the aristocratic families trying to create chaos.

Four hundred years is a long time for such a dynasty

If not for Guangwu, the Yan dynasty life has long been extinguished by Wang Mang 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

It is not because Tuoba and Murong could not establish a foothold in Yan.

It is because after seeing Aeryon method, they believe there is more stable path following this new overlord of the Steppe

Of course, there is also a risk that the Khan would fail.

But to gain something big, sometimes you have to take a risk

Because if Aeryon is able to do this, then title, fame and fortune would surely be gained if they follow such a leader.

In a way, both Murong and Tuoba also bet a lot for Aeryon

Yes, they are not here to discuss treason.

They are here to discuss whether Aeron and his me could relay have the potential to fight for the world

The Tuoba and Murong clan is also present in Western Zhou.

They have different heads and chiefs, but they share the same name Murong.

The same for Tuoba. The Western Zhou adapt some of the Steppe culture and so in some parts of the Western Zhou, they are more Hu than Zhou

Murong Long thought for a moment and mutters

"What about Dama?"

"Dama also have a chance" Tuoba He said. To be honest, Tuoba He prefers Dama over Aeryon.

In paper, both of them are not the same.

Aeryon semes to have more powerful army and he has more lands.

But the land in the Steppe is not like the lands in Yan.

Even in Yan there is difference between the south and the north.

The land in the south and the land in the north is different and certain prefectures could gain a lot of crops, while some lands are barren and hard to develop

If there is one thing the Steppe isn’t lacking, it is land.

What it does lack is food and other stuff.

So, land is not so much of a determinant of a tribe strength.

it is the herds, the food, and the bravery and prowess of their warriors that determine the strength of certain tribes

And Dama is freer.

And Dama vision sems to be toward Yan.

Even though Murong Long and Tuoba He has never considered themselves Yan citizens, they are familiar with Yan.

There is a difference of strategy between Dama and Aeryon.

Aeryon attack Nurshira, attack Yan but his vision has never lied in Yan.

From what he had done and said, his vision is about unifying the Steppe. Right now, he Is just trying to unify the south.

But those who could see the ambition of this Khan could tell, if you take the south, what then?

Any other chief might have rest in this glory and enjoy life.

But to those who have met the Khan knows this is a person with a large vision and he is obsessed with creating a sturdy foundation.

If he did not have vast vision, why would he be so obsessed about creating a sturdy foundation?

Taking the south for others are a deed that made them satisfied and they could rest on this achievement for hundreds of years, a story that could even be told a hundred years from now around the campfire

But Aeryon?

Him, taking the south and resting on his laurel?

That is not who he is

He would not rest.

What happens after he takes the south?

He already had many generals and many tribes under him. Would he just demote all the generals he had promoted.

Give them a herd, a cartload of treasures, a territory and people to rule over and call it a day?

Could he do that?

Would those generals and commander be willing to do that? They follow the Khan for glory and fortune and after the south is conquered, they all got what they wanted?

The thing about humans is they are greedy.

They would always want more.

Even if the Khan did not want anymore, those generals also want more. Thos egenrals also could feel that their army is stronger with each battle

If they are weaker, if they are smothered with comfortableness of life, maybe they would be the one that dissuade the Khan to attack

But when they become stronger, they surely would have more desire.

A soldier wanted to be a commander, a commander wanted to be generals and general wanted to be king

The human dream is endless.

Those below Belarion, Burchu, Mukhulai, do none of them have dreams?

Before they do not.

Because before, the path of advancement depends simply on the whims of the decision of the great chief.

But Aeryon crafted a system of merit.

Who is capable could be promoted and those who contributed would be rewarded and those who did not do their job is punished

Then it only reasonable that the moment the south is unified, Aeryon would not stop.

And he could not stop.

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