The Witcher: Son of the Planes.

The northern grassland is located in the northwest corner of the Victorian world. It belongs to the Huiyao Empire. It is a grassland Khanate that rose strongly a hundred years ago. Under the leadership of Tongmu Zhen Khan, it conquered a large area of ​​inland territory in just five years after its establishment.

Seeing the development trend of the Steppe Khanate, the Huiyao Empire felt threatened and entered the game in the name of mediating the dispute. It led the vassal states to jointly eliminate the Steppe Khanate, and a generation of heroes fell into obscurity.

In the following years, the Steppe Khanate not only withdrew from the inland areas, but was also divided into large and small grassland tribes. Its prestige plummeted and the Khanate was in name only. In addition, there were many descendants of the Golden Family of Tongmuzhen Khan, and their tribal support was divided, making the entire northern grassland even more chaotic.

However, this is exactly the effect that the Huiyao Empire wanted. A non-unified grassland is conducive to the rule of the empire. Every year, the tribute of horses, cattle, sheep, various furs and other materials from various tribes filled the empire's warehouses, which was enough for the empire to sell to the Haoyue Empire and the Zhanlan Empire and make a lot of money.

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The former steppe khanate - the royal court

"Chanyu, the Igle tribe has moved south, and the tribe should be relatively empty. In recent years, the Igle tribe has developed rapidly. Tiele's ancestor was just a guard in the royal tent. This time the opportunity has come." said the great elder Morigen.

Chanyu Timur Yesugei thought for a moment and asked, "Has the chief elder of the Igle tribe gone south?"

"It seems that he is still staying in the tribe."

"... Tell me, why is that old guy Zavak unwilling to submit to me? I am the direct descendant of the Golden Family. Doesn't he want to see a powerful grassland Khanate?"

Before Morigen could say anything, Timur Yesugei said, "Well, if Zavak submits to me, the suzerain state will be restless again."

"Are the surrounding tribes such as the Grizzlies, Flame Foxes, and Rocks willing to return to the king's tent?"

"We are still discussing it. It is hard to say now."

"Damn it, it's all because our great ancestor (Tongmujin Khan) was too fertile... Hundreds of descendants are now ruling their own countries. When will the glory of the Steppe Khanate be able to return?" Timur Yesugei said dejectedly.

Mo Rigen wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't.

The grassland Khanate is not like the Igle tribe. Although he is the great elder, he is not as powerful or influential as the Chanyu. Some things he can say, but some things he says will only annoy people.

"If the Grizzly, Fire Fox, and Rock tribes refuse to surrender, we will send our troops to conquer them. I really don't have much patience anymore." Timur Yesugei gave the order after seeing Morigen remained silent for a long time.

"Okay, Chanyu."

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Grizzly tribe.

"Chief, this time the Khanate is coming with great force and is demanding our surrender. The envoy has been here for several days. How should we respond?"

"The Khanate has indeed annexed many small tribes in recent years, but there are still many powerful tribes. Moreover, with Elder Zavak, the number one man on the grassland, here, it is difficult for the Khanate to unify. Even if we surrender, we will only become pawns of the Khanate." said the chief of the Grizzly Tribe.

"But we are not strong enough. If we don't agree, we will not be able to resist the Khanate's invasion."

"Send someone to contact the Flame Fox and Rock Tribes. I don't think they will agree to surrender either."

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The Flame Fox Tribe.

"I have understood what your tribe leader meant. We have not yet responded to the Khanate's envoy. If we can advance and retreat together, we are willing to form an alliance." The tribe leader of the Flame Fox tribe replied to the envoy of the Grizzly Bear tribe.

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Rock tribe.

"We must form an alliance. Does the Khanate still think it is the Khanate of a hundred years ago? It is still bullying the weak and fearing the strong. If you have the ability, go and conquer the Glorious Empire." said the chief of the Rock Tribe.

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Igle tribe.

"Great Elder, the Khanate is restless again. It seems that they want to conquer the Grizzlies, Flame Foxes, Rocks and other tribes. Should we intervene?"

"The Khanate's Chanyu is getting weaker and weaker with each generation. If they don't surrender, they will be conquered. We just need to guard our own tribe and ignore them," said the great elder Zavak.

"How's the war going in the south?"

"The leader of the Tiele tribe burned all the food and fodder of the Tiger Army. They should be having a hard time continuing. We will get a lot from going south this time."

"Inform Tiele not to advance too far. We should stop while we are ahead. First, we cannot lose too many warriors in the tribe. Second, the situation on the grassland is a bit chaotic."

"Okay, Great Elder."

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Tiger Regiment.

"Why are we only given these to eat? Did you withhold the food?" a soldier asked.

"Yes, yes, what's going on? We have been brothers for many years, how dare you withhold food?"

The Tiger Legion has had a hard time in recent days. Although a batch of food and fodder was forcibly requisitioned from the city of Plimpton, the quality of the food has obviously declined. The food transported by Richie is still on the way, and even if it is delivered, it will not last long. If the Principality and other merchants can no longer transport food, retreat is inevitable, and several small towns in the north will be in danger.

Although it was not stated explicitly, the fact that the army retreated to the vicinity of the city of Plympton made some clever soldiers think of the reason, and they probably knew that the food and grass had been burned.

Hearing the noise of the soldiers outside, Justin had to come out to calm the soldiers' emotions.

"The army is short of food. Although I don't want to say it, some brothers may have guessed it. But don't panic, food will be delivered soon. With the Principality as our strong backing, there is nothing to be afraid of. Let's hold on for a few days."

Seeing the legion commander also started to get his food and eat the same thing as everyone else, the soldiers gradually stopped making a fuss and quietly got their food and left.

Seeing that the soldiers' emotions had stabilized, Justin also relaxed. Fortunately, his prestige was good, otherwise he would not be able to bear the consequences if there was a mutiny in the army.

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Duchy of Burgundy.

"Is the news confirmed?" Henry asked.

"Confirmed, Your Majesty. The Igle tribe in the north has invaded the Principality of Denton from the south. The Principality of Denton has suffered a lot of losses." Roger replied.

"What do you think if we take the opportunity to counterattack those lost cities?" Henry said enthusiastically.

"...Your Majesty, we have just signed an armistice agreement. It would not be a good idea to tear it up hastily. Besides, given our current situation, we may not be able to regain the lost territory." Roger said after thinking for a while.

"Alas, I couldn't seize the opportunity..." Henry sat dejectedly in the chair.

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Emerald collar.

"Master, please wipe your sweat." Seeing that Master George had finished his training, Benny skillfully handed him a towel and said.

"Thank you, Benny." George took the towel and wiped the sweat off his body, then said to the pretty Benny.

George knew very well what Benny was thinking, and he didn't care whether there was one less or one more woman around him.

As the only heir to the baronship, George was never short of women around him, but he was hesitant about whether his sister would be angry if he ate Benny that day.