Hu Shu looked at the unification plan in his hands, knowing that this was only the first step in a long march of thousands of miles. Outside the palace, the night was dark, and occasionally the sound of a watchman's bang could be heard. He understood that the tribes that still had doubts about unification were the biggest obstacles in front of him. Tomorrow, he would embark on the road of persuasion, and success or failure depended on it. Thinking of this, he clenched his fists and his eyes became firmer.
In the early morning, ZhaoGe City gradually woke up under the first ray of sunlight. On the streets, pedestrians began to get busy, the hawkers' cries came and went, and the aroma of various foods filled the air. Hu Shu and Wu Zetian stood at the entrance of the palace, ready to set off. Wu Zetian was dressed in a neat outfit, with determination and expectation in his eyes.
"Master, if you go this time, you will definitely be able to convince those tribes." Wu Zetian said, his tone full of confidence.
Hu Shu nodded slightly and said, "I hope so. Human Race Unification, it is imperative and we must not stagnate because of these obstacles."
As soon as the two walked out of ZhaoGe City, they felt a strange atmosphere. The originally bustling market outside the city seemed particularly deserted today. Most of the normally bustling stalls had been closed down, leaving only a few old people sitting in the corner, chatting in low voices. Hu Shu and Wu Zetian looked at each other, feeling vaguely uneasy.
They continued to move forward and came to a stronghold against the tribe. The tribe was located in a valley, surrounded by mountains, and the terrain was dangerous. At the entrance of the tribe, several guards looked at them warily, the weapons in their hands flashing with cold light.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?" a guard asked loudly.
Hu Shu took a step forward and said, "I am Hu Shu, and I want to see your leader."
When the guards heard the name Hu Shu, their expressions changed slightly. One of the guards turned around and walked into the tribe. After a while, he came out with the leader. The leader of the tribe was tall, with a sinewy face, and his eyes were full of vigilance and hostility.
"Hu Shu? What are you doing here? Are you trying to convince us to join your Unification Plan again?" the leader said coldly.
Hu Shu said with a smile, "Chief, I came here this time to have a good talk with you. Human Race Unification, it will be beneficial to everyone. It will not make you lose your interests and power as you think."
The leader snorted and said, "Hmph, that's nice! After reunification, everything about our tribe will have to obey your orders. Isn't this losing power? Our ancestors have lived here for generations, why should we obey your arrangements?"
Hu Shu explained patiently, "Chief, unification does not mean that you will lose your autonomy. On the contrary, after unification, each tribe can obtain more resources and support while retaining its own characteristics. Only when everyone develops together can Human Race become stronger."
However, the leader couldn't listen at all. He said angrily, "Stop making excuses! You just want to annex our tribe and strengthen your own power. I will not agree!"
At this time, some members of the tribe also gathered around and agreed with the leader's words.
"Yes, we will not join Unification Plan!"
"We should live our own lives and not be controlled by others!"
The scene suddenly became chaotic. The crowd's shouts made Hu Shu's ears buzz, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder. Seeing this, Wu Zetian stood up and said, "Everyone, please listen to what I have to say. Unify Human Race is to allow us Human Race to survive better in this Primordial World. If we keep fighting on our own, sooner or later we will be annexed by other powerful forces. Only by uniting can we have the strength to fight against foreign enemies."
A young tribesman said disdainfully, "Huh, that's easy to say! You say it so well, how can you prove that unification is good for us?"
Wu Zetian smiled slightly and said, "You see, ZhaoGe City is developing better and better under the leadership of Mr. Hu. Everyone has a better life and more cultivation resources. This is the benefit of unification. Moreover, after unification, we will establish a fair and just system to protect the interests of each tribe."
Although Wu Zetian spoke eloquently, everyone's attitude was still firm. Hu Shu realized that it was not easy to convince them.
At this moment, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Don't listen to them! They just want to trick us into joining Unification Plan, and then take away everything from us!"
Hu Shu followed the voice and found that the speaker was Mysterious Person wearing a black robe. The man had a thin face and sinister eyes, giving people a sinister feeling. After Mysterious Person finished speaking, he disappeared into the crowd.
Hu Shu felt a shiver in his heart. He felt that this Mysterious Person was not a simple person. He was probably the key figure behind instigating the tribe to oppose unification.
"Chief, look, someone is deliberately inciting everyone's emotions behind the scenes. Human Race Unification, this is the general trend. I hope you can see the situation clearly and not be used by people with ulterior motives." Hu Shu said.
The leader frowned, seeming to be thinking about Hu Shu's words. But soon, he said firmly, "No matter whether there is anyone inciting it or not, I will not agree with Unification Plan. You go away and don't bother us again!"
Hu Shu had no choice but to leave with Wu Zetian. They walked out of the valley and looked back, only to see the tribal guards still looking at them warily, as if they were ferocious beasts.
"Master, these tribes are so determined, what should we do?" Wu Zetian asked worriedly.
Hu Shu thought for a moment and said, "It seems that we need to take a long-term approach. This Mysterious Person is likely to be the key. We must first find out his identity and see what other forces are behind him. At the same time, we must continue to look for opportunities to communicate with these tribes and let them truly understand the benefits of unification."
Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Master is right. We cannot give up easily, Human Race Unification, there is still a long way to go."
The two walked slowly along the mountain road. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting long shadows. In the distance, the mountains were rolling. Under the reflection of the setting sun, they seemed to be coated with a layer of gold. However, Hu Shu and Wu Zetian's heart is extremely heavy. They know that the road to Human Race Unification is full of difficulties and obstacles. But they also firmly believe that as long as they persevere, one day they will be able to achieve the great cause of Human Race's reunification.