Chapter 651 The Situation on the Grasslands: The Helplessness of the Xianbei and Other Ethnic Groups
Chapter 651 The Situation on the Grasslands: The Helplessness of the Xianbei and Other Ethnic Groups
While Su Ye, Gao Ying, and others were working hard to stabilize Hengzhou and cultivate the land in peace, the vast grasslands north of Cangzhou were already experiencing a storm of events, and the situation was becoming clearer.
With the gradual rise of three major alliances: the Jurchen Wanyan clan alliance, the Jurchen-Manchu Aisin Gioro clan alliance, the Mongol alliance led by Temujin, and the old tribal alliance led by Saihan on the grasslands.
The three tribal alliances rose like three brilliant stars, illuminating the night sky of the grasslands and heralding the start of a new round of power struggles.
The Jurchen Wanyan clan and the Jurchen-Manchu Aisin Gioro clan joined forces, relying on the Jurchens' bravery and skill in battle and the Manchus' profound cultural heritage, and quickly gained a foothold on the grasslands.
Wanyan Aguda's iron-fisted tactics and Nurhaci's foresight enabled this alliance to possess not only strong military power but also a long-term strategic vision.
On the other hand, the Mongol alliance led by Temujin gradually emerged in the conflict by relying on the Mongols' innate horsemanship and archery skills and their deep understanding of the grasslands.
Although Temujin, the eagle of the steppe, was initially wary of the powerful alliance between the Jurchen and Manchu people, he quickly demonstrated extraordinary leadership and strategic wisdom.
He was the first to realize that the Mongol tribe alone could not contend with the two powerful enemies, so he decisively extended an olive branch to the small and medium-sized tribes on the grassland, and built a loose tribal alliance based on interests.
In this alliance, the Mongols were the core force, while other tribes served as their shield against external enemies and as tools for expanding their power.
Temujin's initial strategy laid a solid foundation for the rise of the Mongols on the grasslands.
As for the old tribal alliance led by the Longyao tribe behind Saihan, it far surpasses the former two in terms of foundation. With its profound historical accumulation and extensive tribal connections, it has become an undeniable force on the grassland.
However, as these three alliances gradually grew stronger, the living space on the grasslands became increasingly narrow.
Those tribes that originally formed their own independent factions and possessed considerable strength on the grasslands gradually had their living space squeezed by these three tribal alliances.
Later, the Jie tribe represented by Shi Le, the Di tribe represented by Fu Jian, and the Xianbei tribe represented by Murong Jun, Murong Chui, and Murong Ke, among other tribes in the grasslands that were considered to be of moderate to high power, began to become targets for the three major alliances to exploit.
Although they each possess considerable strength and talent, under the pressure of the three major alliances, they are undoubtedly weak and unable to continue.
Shi Le, the leader of the Jie people, earned the reputation of "Eagle of the Jie" on the grasslands for his extraordinary bravery and wisdom.
However, faced with the combined suppression of the three major alliances, he had to admit that his tribe's foundation and strength were far from sufficient to contend with these behemoths.
Fu Jian, the young leader of the Di people, faced a similar predicament.
Although he knew that if things continued this way, the Di people would eventually be swallowed up by the three major alliances.
Therefore, although he had previously begun to actively seek cooperation with other tribes, attempting to resist the invasion of the three major alliances through united forces.
However, compared to the three major alliances, Fu Jian's path is not easy.
There have always been complex grudges and entanglements between tribes on the grasslands. It is possible for the strong to unite the weak, but when the strength is equal, how easy is it to unite them together?
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They weren't from the same Jurchen clan like the Wanyan clan and the Manchu people, who were originally from the same Jurchen ethnic group and had some kinship ties.
The other middle and upper tribes still have blood feuds among themselves, so how could they easily unite?
As for the talents of the Murong clan, such as Murong Jun, Murong Chui, and Murong Ke, the Xianbei people they represented were in an unprecedented crisis.
The native Xianbei people, as an old and powerful tribe on the original grasslands, once had a glorious history.
However, with the changing times and the turbulent situation on the grasslands, the strength of the Xianbei people gradually weakened.
The newly recruited members of the Murong clan were all exceptional military talents, but under the pressure of the three major alliances tacitly targeting the weakened Xianbei tribe, Murong Jun, who had just been recruited and had not yet begun to develop, was also somewhat at a loss.
After all, no matter how good they are at fighting, it's useless if they don't have an army to fight for them!
Therefore, although Shi Le, Fu Jian, Murong Jun, and even Yuwen Yong could all be considered powerful rulers who were no less capable than Wanyan Aguda and Nurhaci.
Therefore, when everyone was fighting over the small tribes on the grasslands, the three alliances didn't have time to pay attention to them and let them do as they pleased.
However, now that the small tribes on the grasslands have been gradually divided up, the three major alliances have begun to realize the situation.
What's going on, little bro?
I can't control the other two alliances, but I can't do anything about you?
What kind of company is this, daring to compete with us for population?!
Therefore, the three major alliances seemed to have reached a tacit understanding and began to work together to suppress the tribes behind Shi Le, Fu Jian, Murong Jun, and even Yuwen Yong.
Not only will you have to spit out the small tribes you've devoured, but we'll also take you yourselves!
Therefore, facing the three domineering alliances, the remaining middle and upper tribes, such as the Xianbei, who were still struggling to survive, were in dire straits.
At this moment, the three brothers Murong Jun, Murong Chui, and Murong Ke stood on a high platform in the Xianbei camp, gazing at the distant horizon dyed red by the setting sun, their brows furrowed, their worries evident.
The wind on the grassland, carrying a touch of coolness, brushed against their resolute faces, seemingly telling the endless vicissitudes of this land.
"Brother, the situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable. The Longyao tribe, the Mongols, and the Jurchens are all closing in. The living space for our Xianbei tribe and the other remaining middle and upper tribes on the grasslands is getting smaller and smaller."
"If this continues, I'm afraid..."
Murong Chui broke the silence first, his desolate voice sounding somewhat low.
"Yes, brother, although we believe we have some experience in commanding troops and fighting on the battlefield, even the most skilled cook cannot cook without rice. Without sufficient troops and resources, how can we contend with the three major alliances?"
Murong Ke took over the conversation, his eyes flashing with worry.
"Second brother, third brother, I know that the Xianbei tribe cannot just surrender like this, but if we want to break the deadlock, it will be difficult to succeed by relying on the strength of our Xianbei tribe alone."
Upon hearing this, Murong Jun slowly turned around and looked at his two younger brothers, his weathered face filled with sorrow.
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