The High Priests said a few more things, then Tuoluo Tuohan waved a hand and dismissed him.
He then sent for the chiefs of the other six tribes of the Eight Tribes, using the word "invite."
There were only six because he personally controlled the upper two tribes.
His position as Great Khan had been jointly elected by the Eight Tribes, not inherited from father to son.
In principle, the chiefs of the other six tribes were not much lower in status than him. Their relationship resembled that of feudal kings and dukes in Western Europe more than the relationship between ruler and subject in Great Yan.
Wenren Sheng saw it clearly. This was a segment of the story before the rise of the Manchu Qing in his previous life.
He had only heard this story mentioned during the Republican era.
Only four of the six tribal chiefs arrived: the chiefs of the Third, Fourth, Seventh, and Eighth Tribes.
The chiefs of the Fifth and Sixth Tribes had not come because their tribes were stationed on the front line with Great Yan.
"Brothers, nephews, the old tree of Great Yan is showing signs of springing back to life. It is time for us to make a move." Tuoluo Tuohan did not waste words. Once the four chiefs had paid their respects, he went straight to the point.
"Our late father said that Great Yan should be treated like a giant tree felled by a sharp axe. Since the Great Khan believes it is time to move, then we should move." The chief of the Fourth Tribe was the first to voice his support.
Because he was Shi Pan, Tuoluo Tuohan's son.
His name was one commonly used by the people of Great Yan. Tuoluo Tuohan had deliberately given it to