Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 284 Can't Achieve an Agreement? Then Stay as Prisoners
"You are very strong." Tumonk, the commander of the Shiwei tribe's Grass Valley Army, said in a solemn tone.

"So I suggest you withdraw your troops directly," Chu Danqing kindly advised.

However, Tumonk shook his head: "Winter is coming, and if we don't plunder enough food, the old and children of our tribe will starve to death."

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing asked, "Why aren't you buying?"

He had expected to hear Tumonk say that he had no money, that transportation was inconvenient, or that An Yongchao would not sell.

However, Tumonk looked at Chu Danqing as if he were an idiot and said confidently, "To buy, we must exchange our cattle and sheep."

“Robbing is different. We can get not only food, but also gold, silver and treasures, and women’s clothing.”

"Why buy when you can just snatch it?"

“An Yongchao is very wealthy; they don’t need our money at all.”

These words left Chu Danqing speechless.

"You should at least tell some lies to gain sympathy." Chu Danqing was already thinking of helping him through this difficult time, but now he's planning to kill Tumonk directly.

Tumonk scoffed at this: "The eagle of the steppe is the most..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Danqing ordered his summoned creatures to attack.

Chunyang Tianjiang charged ahead, followed closely by the Vajra Warrior, while the Dragon Horse pulled the chariot, creating a powerful and turbulent atmosphere.

Although their overall numbers were not as large as the Shiwei tribe's Grass Valley Army, their strength far surpassed theirs.

Tumonk's expression hardened, and he immediately rallied his troops to prepare for battle.

However, compared to the Pure Yang Heavenly General, it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

He did manage to organize resistance, but it was barely a paper tiger.

In less than ten minutes, Chu Danqing had reached Tumonk's side.

Chunyang Tianjiang reached out and grabbed Tumengke by the neck, lifting him up.

"Now I'm giving you two choices," Chu Danqing said in a low voice, "either you take your tribe back yourself, or your tribe takes your ashes back with you."

Tumonk swallowed hard.

The situation changed far too quickly.

Defeating the Grass Valley Army head-on is indeed an A-level difficulty task, but if Chu Danqing captures the leader first, the difficulty will be much lower.

I, Tumonk, was about to agree, but my men objected.

"If we go back empty-handed, what will we do in winter? What will happen to our people? Kill!" a voice roared.

The soldiers of the Shiwei tribe, who had hesitated because of Tumengke's capture, launched another attack.

Tumonk was startled; he knew perfectly well who had shouted those words.

“Wait, let me persuade them,” Tumonk said quickly.

The person who shouted was Tumonk's deputy, who usually obeyed his orders very well.

But there's a problem: everyone wants to advance, but there's a boss above them.

Therefore, if you want to advance, you have to get rid of your boss, who is an obstacle in your path.

Now is the perfect opportunity.

Tumonk was so frightened that his face turned deathly pale.

Chu Danqing was also helpless about this, wondering what was going on with everyone.

Their fighting style is so simple and unpretentious.

"We could have had a proper talk." Chu Danqing sighed, and as soon as he finished speaking, the Five Elements Primordial Spirit Array was activated.

At this point, there was no chance of persuasion. The morale of the Grass Valley Army was high, and they would not stop until they were thoroughly defeated.

As for the fact that they can't get food, the elderly and children will starve to death?
If they manage to seize the grain, won't the people of An Yongchao also starve to death?

Okay, the people who are robbed won't starve to death; they'll be killed on the spot before they even have a chance to die of starvation.

The battle erupted once again, and the Taiyin Xuan Nu's large-scale area-of-effect spells never stopped.

All the surging Grass Valley Army was instantly overwhelmed.

Many people were swallowed up by the spell before they even realized what was happening, leaving only a corpse behind.

As the corpses piled up, the Grass Valley Army grew afraid.

They raided the grasslands only to steal money, food, and women. They were prepared for the deaths of their comrades, but if too many died and it was their turn to die, then it wasn't worth it.

After all, it's not like we can't buy food.

Tumonk was also heartbroken; these people were the able-bodied men of their tribe, and the death of one meant one less to go.

The cost of raising a child to adulthood and then to become a qualified soldier is unimaginable.

The Shiwei tribe was not the only tribe on the grasslands; other tribes also existed there, making the competition extremely fierce.

Their ability to advance south and surround An'yong capital was not due to their superior strength, but rather because someone opened the door for them.

Tumonk desperately wanted to stop the Taiyin Xuan Nu's killing spree, but unfortunately, he was powerless to do so.

Fortunately, with so many people dying, the Shiwei tribe's grass-grass army became afraid.

As for the person who secretly caused trouble, he was also found out and hanged.

Now he receives the same treatment as Yang Taicheng, except that his work is more complete than Yang Taicheng's.

"Now, you can go back now." Chu Danqing looked calmly at Tumonk and continued, "If you still feel that the losses are not big enough and you are unwilling to go back, I can help you reduce the number of able-bodied people a little more."

This is a blatant threat.

The events that just unfolded demonstrated a fear of power rather than a fear of morality. If it weren't for his previous actions, Chu Danqing wouldn't have adopted this attitude.

After all, in the beginning, we let them go back on their own.

“Of course we can, but we might not be able to go back.” Tumonk said with a troubled expression.

Chu Danqing looked puzzled. If they could come, why couldn't they go back?

“When we came here, we had the help of your vassal king, An Wang, and we will naturally need his help when we return.”

“King An has arranged a time with us, and we need to wait seven days before we can set off,” Tumonk said with difficulty.

Otherwise, if they were to cross half of An Yong Dynasty again, there would be a chance of success, but how many people would be able to return to the grasslands would be an unknown.

Chu Danqing found it extremely difficult to handle.

Yang Qianjing was, after all, a follower of the apostles. Having been away from his homeland for too long, he was no longer the King of An.

Perhaps in the other party's eyes, An Yongchao was nothing more than a stepping stone for him to achieve his goals.

The problem now is how to send the Shiwei tribe's Caogu army back.

Once Tumonk learns the truth, it will be a fight to the death.

Asking Yang Qianzheng for help? That's even more unrealistic.

The Shiwei tribe marched south, plundering and even besieging the capital. Now that they've won, they have to send you back?
If this were to actually be done, Yang Qianzheng's reputation would be ruined, and any subsequent political actions would be impossible to begin.

"Wait another seven days? Do you think that's appropriate?" Chu Danqing asked rhetorically.

Tumonk gave a wry smile: "You are a high-ranking official in the An Yong Dynasty, what do you think I should do?"

He threw the question back at Chu Danqing.

It means you have to solve this for me.

However, Chu Danqing was very clear-headed. How dare you, a captured prisoner, say such things to him?

If Chu Danqing didn't want to commit more killings, why would she be talking to you about these things?

Now that you've been given the chance to solve the problem, you've let him solve it for you.

Then he won't be polite.

“Simple. Have your tribesmen lay down their weapons and take off their armor, then tie their hands and feet with clothing and take them as prisoners.”

"I will persuade Emperor An Yong to spare your lives," Chu Danqing said coldly.

Since we can't go back, let's not go back. Let's just stay in An'ei Dynasty and be prisoners of war in peace.

"No, if we don't go back, what will happen to the tribe?" Tumonk didn't finish his sentence before meeting Chu Danqing's cold gaze and dared not continue.

“We’re all adults. Since you’ve chosen this path, you have to accept the consequences.” Chu Danqing isn’t going to put up with you.

Since you've invaded from the south, it's your skill if you win.

Even after you lost, Chu Danqing generously let you leave, and you still want to leave without paying any price.

That's perfect, then don't leave.

This guy really thinks Chu Danqing is a sucker.

As for the possibility of the Shiwei tribe suffering consequences? Adults should be responsible for their own actions, not make others responsible for them.

Chu Danqing felt no remorse. He was a good person, but not a saint. Why should he pay for Tumengke's mistakes?

All of this was not caused by him, and has nothing to do with him.

If Tumonk hadn't been greedy and had chosen legal and legitimate means, none of this would have happened.

Moreover, they invaded and killed so many people when they went south to raid for supplies. You can't say that the people of the Shiwei tribe are human, but the people of Anyong who died at their hands are not human.

"We...we surrender." Tumonk understood that Chu Danqing wasn't negotiating with him, but rather issuing a notification.

He had no choice.

"Give the order. My time is precious, and I don't have time to waste on you," Chu Danqing said immediately.

“Okay.” Tumonk said, and then began to act.

At the same time, Chu Danqing's task was also completed.

[Mission Completed, You Gain: Paradise Points x 10000, Attribute Points +4]

According to Paradise's assessment, this was considered a defeat for the Shiwei tribe's Grass Valley army, since they had all surrendered.

The whole process went smoothly, and with the help of the capital's garrison, the Shiwei tribe's Caogu army was quickly incorporated into the army.

The one leading the troops was the old general who had been cleaved down by Chunyang Tianjiang's sword earlier.

The other side was reinstated by Yang Qianzheng, who then took command of the capital's garrison.

"I'll take Tumonk and these traitors to see His Majesty. The rest is up to you to handle," Chu Danqing said to the old general.

The old general glanced at the Pure Yang Heavenly General, nodded and said, "You may leave, sir. I will take care of this place."

He still harbored some resentment towards Chunyang Tianjiang, but Yang Qianzheng had previously summoned him to the palace to cooperate with Chu Danqing in defeating the Shiwei tribe's Caogu army.

However, by the time he had gathered the capital's garrison and arrived, Chu Danqing had already dealt with Tu Mengke, and even the Shiwei tribe's Caogu army had surrendered.

In the end, he could only come over to clean up the mess. Due to the overall situation, he couldn't disobey Chu Danqing's orders.

"Then I'll trouble you," Chu Danqing replied, and then had the Vajra Warriors remove the officials from the flagpole and carry them away.

Then he said to Tumonk, "Let's go. You're not injured, you can walk by yourself."

"Of course, if you don't mind, I can take you to see His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)