Chapter 196: Regret It?

Chapter 196: Regret It?

"Emperor of Great Wei, you're asking a rhetorical question. In winter, our Tatars are buried in snow. The mountains are blocked by heavy snowfall. Look over there at the desert oasis; the snow is so deep that you might fall into it and disappear without a trace. So, there's nothing much we can do during that time," Ke Zhen said.

"Alright, I, the Emperor, will hire you then," Xiao Yin said.

"The Emperor will hire us? Hire us to do what?" Ke Zhen asked curiously.

"I can allow you to remain independent without pledging allegiance to Great Wei. However, you still need to eat. Although you raise many sheep in the summer, you're essentially stuck and unable to leave. As a result, your living conditions remain the same, and you can't build better houses. If there are too many men, it's even harder to find wives for them, isn't that right?" Xiao Yin looked at Ke Zhen and said.

Ke Zhen's thick face turned red. Indeed, their tribe was facing such issues.

With around five to six thousand people, they had too many men who couldn't find wives. So, they went south to seek women from Beiling.

However, most of those women were loyal to their families and feared them. Many families were even armed with harpoons and other weapons.

Whenever they saw the Tatars, they would defend themselves and prevent them from coming close.

As a result, even when they managed to capture some women over the years, it wasn't enough to make up for the imbalance between men and women.

Eventually, some men in the tribe began to develop feelings for other men.

Over time, even the tribal leader, Ke Zhen, began to think it was normal and not a big deal.

"With money, you can settle down in the south. With a home, you can start a family, do business, sell furs, and raise livestock to make a living," Xiao Yin said.

"Hmm? I didn't expect my uncle to be so eloquent! This kind of talent is indeed fitting for an emperor. If the Tatars refuse this offer, they might not survive the consequences!"

Ci Xin glanced at the little one and then at the Emperor. He wondered if the Emperor could hear his niece's thoughts. If he could, he wondered how he would react.

If he had such a baby, who could think so powerfully, Ci Xin thought it best not to discuss this with Xiao Yin and his sister.

If they found out and thought their niece was a freak, it wouldn't be good.

The term 'Immortal Baby' was just a nickname. There was a big difference between being called an immortal and being labeled a freak.

Ke Zhen's eyes widened.

He gripped his tiger-skin coat tightly.

After a long while, he looked at Xiao Yin and asked, "Emperor of Great Wei, are you certain, absolutely certain, that we Tatars can make our own decisions, and even move south without it being seen as an illegal invasion of Beiling's territory?"

It was important to note that the borders between nations were clearly defined. Any trespassing could lead to being killed.

Previously, the Tatars were a vassal state of Beiling, which allowed them to move freely within Beiling's borders.

Otherwise, even a weak nation like Beiling could freely attack the Tatars.

"Of course, as long as you obtain the necessary permits, you can settle in Beiling. You can even go to Great Wei. However, buying property in Great Wei might be more complicated," Xiao Yin said.

"My, my uncle's idea is quite impressive! In all my years of traveling across various countries, I've never seen such a strategy for governing a nation!" Ruo Xi Baby's eyes sparkled as she looked at her uncle.

"Not only is he handsome, but he's also incredibly capable. Let me find a way to refine an elixir of immortality for him so that he can reign for a hundred years!"

Xiao Yin's heart was deeply moved.

His niece was both adorable and considerate.

"He often thinks that his own sons, when they grow up a bit, will likely start eyeing his throne instead of wishing for his longevity."

The more he thought about it, the more Xiao Yin wanted to declare this niece as the imperial eldest daughter. In the future, after he stabilized the world, he would make Xier the female emperor.

He believed that if Xier were to become the ruler, the world would surely be at peace and the country would be stable and prosperous.

The more he thought about it, the more Xiao Yin wanted to govern the world well.

"I'm so moved! I can't believe it!" Suddenly, a loud shout came, and the next moment, Ruo Xi Baby felt as if a mountain was pressing down on her as Ke Zhen rushed forward and hugged her uncle's shoulder.

Even though Baiyu had his sword out and was standing guard, Ke Zhen waved his hand and said, "Don't be afraid, I just want to hug the emperor. This emperor is the best one I know!"

The surrounding Tatars were all excited, their faces beaming with joy.

"Can we really earn more money?" they asked excitedly.

"Of course you can. Your sheep-raising skills are unmatched, so you can sell your sheep and transport more of them to Great Wei," Xiao Yue also came over and said.

"Then what exactly do we need to do?" Ke Zhen let go of the emperor.

Ruo Xi Baby let out a breath. "Phew, this guy could use a bath. He smells like he hasn't showered in weeks!"

Xiao Yin could hardly hold back his laughter, but he knew he had to remain dignified as an emperor.

"Help me break the mountain!" Xiao Yin said.

"Break the mountain?" Ke Zhen pointed to the mountain and asked.

"Yes, break that mountain. I'll send people over with fire thunders to blast open a gap, and you'll be responsible for the excavation," Xiao Yin said.

"Your Majesty, is there something special about this mountain?" Ke Zhen sincerely asked. "This mountain doesn't even have grass growing on it. We've dug before and found nothing!"

"You just didn't dig in the right place, and you didn't have fire thunders!" Xiao Yin said, then turned to Baiyu. "Did they send the fire thunders? They should be arriving today, right?"

"They should arrive soon. I had them rest last night, and they left early this morning," Baiyu nodded.

Xiao Yin nodded. Fire thunders are dangerous, so they couldn't risk traveling at night.

"So, is there something valuable deep inside the mountain?" Ke Zhen's eyes widened.

"Are you having second thoughts?" Xiao Yin asked.

"Not at all. Although my Tatar people are uncivilized and lack culture, we are sincere. We don't regret it. You've promised us a place in Great Wei. Once we sell the sheep, I'll definitely head to Great Wei."

"Good, then prepare yourselves. We'll start in the afternoon!" Xiao Yin said, then turned to Xiao Yue. "Yue'er, explain the specific arrangements and compensation to them."