The Eastern Yi Queen's Submission

Upon hearing this, King Yueji's expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant.

"I never imagined that you, the emperor of the mighty Yin Shang, would be so despicable as to do such a thing."

"How could someone with such a vicious nature ascend to the throne?"

If the other party really releases her without any reason whatsoever.

Not only did the Yin Shang sow discord, but the various tribes of the Eastern Yi Clan also believed that she had betrayed Eastern Yi Clan.

The outcome would likely be extremely simple: not only would she be utterly disgraced, but she might also be branded a traitor and burned alive. The thought of this possibility sent a shiver down her spine.

I'd rather just die here.

Seeing the fear in this guy's eyes, Ye Xuan couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

"Despicable and shameless? Vicious-hearted? Not at all!"

"Warfare is based on deception; on the battlefield, there is only victory or defeat. How can there be any talk of treachery or ruthlessness?"

"A general who cannot understand strategy and can only lead his soldiers to their deaths in vain is not fit to be a general or a commander."

Seeing that the other party still seemed somewhat disdainful, Ye Xuan chuckled. This little girl was actually quite interesting.

"Do you think it's merciful for you to send troops to burn, kill, and plunder the people of the Great Shang? Is it treacherous and vicious for us to use some special tactics to stop and defeat you?"

"Warfare is based on deception; therefore, when capable, one should observe when incapable; when active, one should observe when not active; when near, one should perceive as far; when far, one should perceive as near."

"Lure them with profit, seize them when they are in disarray, prepare against their strength, avoid them when they are powerful, provoke them when they are angry, humble them when they are arrogant, exhaust them when they are easy to deal with, establish their alliances, attack when they are unprepared, and strike when they are unexpected. These are the secrets of military victory that should not be revealed to outsiders."

"This is merely the smallest tactic on the battlefield; how can it be considered ruthless?"

Upon hearing this, King Yueji couldn't help but slightly purse her lips.

But what the other person said shocked her so much that she was stunned for a long time.

The strategies His Human Emperor the Emperor spoke of truly possessed extremely unique meanings.

No wonder this guy is always able to anticipate enemy moves and win every battle when leading troops; he truly has his own unique methods.

"Everyone says that the emperors of the Yin Shang were arrogant, tyrannical, cruel, and lustful. Now it seems they actually possessed some unpredictable talents. No wonder they were able to win every battle. It's a pity that our Eastern Yi Clan is not blessed by Heaven to have encountered an opponent like you."

Ye Xuan smiled calmly.

"These are just some very simple principles, nothing worth delving into. As the saying goes, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Your Eastern Yi Clan is located in a remote area with scarce resources, so it is quite remarkable that you have been able to develop to this point."

"Actually, I didn't bring your troops here to annihilate the Eastern Yi Clan. My heart has changed, and now it all depends on your choice. Your choice will determine the future of the Eastern Yi Clan."

Upon hearing this, King Yueji frowned slightly, completely unaware of what the Yin Shang emperor meant.

"King Yueji, I actually have two choices before me. One is to completely annihilate the Eastern Yi tribe, just like with Jizhou City, to eliminate future troubles. At that time, your Eastern Yi Clan will be eradicated, and there will be no more Eastern Yi Clan in the world."

Upon hearing these words, King Yueji's face paled slightly.

If the emperors of the Yin Shang Dynasty truly harbored such thoughts, it would have been a catastrophic disaster for them.

Ye Xuan looked at the pale-faced woman in front of him and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"The second option is for your Eastern Yi Clan to submit to my Yin Shang."

"Who am I? I am the Human Emperor, not merely the emperor of the Yin Shang, but the Human Emperor of all things in the world. All things in the world are my subjects, including your Eastern Yi tribe!"

"If you submit and pledge allegiance, you will naturally have a glimmer of hope, just like the Seventy-Two Tribes of the North Sea."

"When the Seventy-Two Tribes of the North Sea were pacified, many of the people of the North Sea lived in constant fear. Now, looking back at the Seventy-Two Tribes of the North Sea, how are they doing?"

"The Seventy-Two Tribes of the North Sea, who received support from the Yin Shang dynasty, are no longer what they used to be. They now live extremely comfortably, far beyond what they once did. Don't you want to have such a life?"

"Do you really want to wear down my patience before wiping you all out completely?"

"The reason I personally led this expedition is primarily to resolve the age-old problems of your Eastern Yi Clan. What is it that has led you to repeatedly break the law, commit arson, murder, robbery, and all sorts of evil deeds?"

"Do you think I don't know? I've come here to solve these problems for you."

Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, King Yueji took a deep breath.

"To be honest, life is indeed very difficult for us Eastern Yi Clan. Our region is extremely remote. Although it faces the sea, it is extremely desolate and not suitable for farming at all."

"In addition, many people freeze and starve to death every winter. This is also the main reason for invading the Shang Kingdom. It is just to plunder some resources and seize some property in order to help our Eastern Yi Clan get through the difficulties."

"The Jiaodong Peninsula, where the Eastern Yi Clan live, is bordered by the sea to the east and the Yin Shang to the west. Their living space is extremely limited. If they don't come to seize some resources, I'm afraid we will be completely wiped out in just a few years."

King Yueji couldn't help but smile wryly as she said these words.

"Although we are skilled in warfare, we also have many limitations. Over the years, we have mainly focused on plundering resources and have never thought about occupying cities. Even if we had captured a city, we are not good at defending it and we would not have been able to hold it."

"The reason we committed a cardinal sin in military strategy this time, by venturing deep into enemy territory alone, is because of the severe drought and the severe lack of resources. If we cannot seize enough resources, I'm afraid we won't be able to survive until summer or the fishing season, which would be very dangerous for us."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan naturally nodded.

The reason he said these words to King Yueji was mainly because he knew the plight of the Eastern Yi Clan.

The area inhabited by the Eastern Yi Clan was nothing more than the eastern part of the Shandong Peninsula in later times.

"I have already said that I am the ruler of heaven and earth, not a king of slaughter. I have the means to make your lives prosperous, and I am willing to Human Teaching the poor people on the borders. I also have the heart to liberate the Eastern Yi Clan from their millennia-long suffering."

"The prerequisite is your submission. What do you think?"

Ye Xuan's words were truly sincere.

King Yueji felt a mix of emotions upon hearing these words.

"Is His Majesty the Emperor of the Yin Shang telling the truth?"

Ye Xuan smiled slightly.

"I am the current Human Emperor, and I never lie."

"Your Human Emperor, is this truly the truth?"

"You must know that our Eastern Yi Clan live in a remote area, surrounded by mountains and hills. Although we are adjacent to the East Sea, we are extremely poor in resources. To relieve our suffering, we will have to invest countless manpower and resources. Your Human Emperor, have you thought this through?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan shook his head, a look of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

"Whether you believe it or not, it's not really your choice; you either choose to believe."

"Either you don't believe it, and then you choose to die."

"You only have these two choices; whether you choose them or not depends entirely on your circumstances."

Upon hearing this, King Yueji displayed an extremely complex expression.

"If the Yin Shang emperor could truly stand up for us Eastern Yi and relieve us of Eastern Yi centuries of poverty and suffering, I, this humble woman, would certainly persuade all the tribes to completely submit to the Yin Shang."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan chuckled; it seemed he had finally succeeded.

His silver tongue has proven its power on numerous occasions.

As someone who transmigrated from later times, he became a complete troll in the Primordial World.

It was truly a scene of spewing nonsense from heaven and earth, and from all living beings.

However, Ye Xuan still had some concerns.

"If it can truly resolve the long-standing feud between the Yin Shang and the Eastern Yi Clan, as you say, that would certainly be a good thing."

"You could say it's a win-win situation, but your Eastern Yi Clan has long harbored hatred towards the Yin Shang."

"They lack education, are naturally undisciplined, and are bloodthirsty and unruly. Even if you surrender, they will probably still have all sorts of schemes against you."

What should we do then?