Today's first update: Chapter 1654! 1/2!
Taking over the various wolf tribes across the entire Goryeo Peninsula was no difficult task. Essentially, Xu Kun, acting as an envoy, simply had to accept the tribute offered by the wolf tribe leaders who had pledged their allegiance.
A grand gathering was held within the royal court of the Silla Tribe.
Xu Kun's prestige now exceeded his actual strength, so his arrival was welcomed by the many wolf tribes.
If someone else had been sent—some Saint-realm expert, for example—the wolf tribe leaders would have been on edge. After all, they were meat on the chopping block now. Who knew what terms the other side might impose?
As the human envoy, Xu Kun met with the leaders of each tribe one by one with Queen Seondeok's assistance. Once all the guests had arrived, Xu Kun did not waste words and directly announced Huaxia's future policies toward the Goryeo wolf tribes that had joined the human race.
First: the original structure of each tribe would remain unchanged. Tribal affairs would continue to be managed by the respective leaders, with autonomy granted.
At the announcement of this first point, the leaders present erupted into noisy discussion.
Xu Kun enjoyed Seondeok's attentive shoulder massage and leg kneading, allowing the tribal leaders to debate as they pleased.
Until someone finally could not hold back any longer and asked, "May I ask, Lord Xu Kun, does this autonomy mean the human race does not intend to interfere in our internal affairs?"
Xu Kun was so comfortable that he let out a contented hum. Hearing this, he slowly opened his eyes.
"That's a fresh question. Could it be that everyone here wants someone above you managing your affairs?"
Of course they did not want that. But autonomy had its