308: Chapter 308 The Conflict Begins

Once Shimane Masao had gradually learned the Official Language of Great Qin, Xu Ning asked him about suitable locations for a deep-water port.

After thinking for a while, Shimane Masao spoke up, "General, your humble servant knows of a place that is very suitable for use as a military port."

The reason he referred to himself as 'your humble servant' was that the Shimane Tribe had now pledged their allegiance to Xu Ning.

Shimane Masao had also become a Centurion under Xu Ning's command.

"This port has a natural windbreak, however..."

As Shimane Masao reached this point, his expression became troubled.

"You want to say that this port has already been occupied by another power."

Xu Ning spoke up, "And this power is not easy to deal with!"

"Yes!"

Shimane Masao spoke up, flattering him, "My Lord, you truly are a god; nothing can be hidden from you."

"Give me the details."

Xu Ning did not want to listen to Shimane Masao's nonsense.

"Understood!"

Shimane Masao got straight to the point, "The name of this port is Dachao Port."

"It belongs to the Dachao Tribe."

With a solemn expression, Shimane Masao said, "This Dachao Tribe is a large tribe with many subordinate tribes under its command. They can mobilize five to six thousand men and are the overlords of everything within a hundred-mile radius!"

Even though Shimane Masao spoke the Official Language of Great Qin with a heavy accent,

Xu Ning could still understand what he was saying since Shimane Masao spoke relatively slowly.

"How can I obtain Dachao Port?"

Although Xu Ning could directly use his troops to seize it,

he had always preferred to win people over with virtue.

Dachao Port belonged to the Dachao Tribe, and they had no grudge against him; to seize it directly would violate his personal principles.

"Can it be bought with money?"

Xu Ning asked.

"I'm afraid not."

Shimane Masao shook his head.

To the Dachao Tribe, Dachao Port was their most valuable possession.

What could possibly be exchanged for Dachao Port?

Xu Ning frowned.

Was taking it by force the only option?

"Then can it be leased?"

Xu Ning asked again.

If a matter could be settled with money, Xu Ning did not want to shed blood.

He only wanted to find a port for docking.

After leasing the usage rights and expanding the port, it wouldn't prevent the Dachao Tribe from going out to sea to fish.

This would also be a good thing for the Dachao Tribe.

He had now discovered a silver mine, and once the silver was refined, he would not be short of money.

To Xu Ning, there was no need to go to war for something that could be resolved with money.

He had no grievances with the Dachao Tribe.

Xu Ning shared his thoughts with Shimane Masao.

Shimane Masao nodded to show he understood.

"General, I will set out for the Dachao Tribe immediately to inquire about this."

Shimane Masao said.

"Good."

Xu Ning nodded.

He waved his hand, dismissing Shimane Masao to go to the Dachao Tribe for negotiations.

Xu Ning dispatched soldiers to mine the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and transport the silver-bearing ore back.

Dasen Mountains.

Several people dressed as hunters were hunting in the mountains.

"Who are those people?"

They soon discovered the Qin Army transporting silver ore using wheelbarrows.

"What are they transporting now?"

Under the sunlight, the silver ore shimmered with a dazzling silver light.

"It looks very different."

These hunters hid in the shadows and observed.

They discovered that this silver-colored ore was being dug out of the mountains by these people.

If these people were putting in so much effort to dig this stuff up, it must be extremely valuable!

However, the other party was numerous and tall; despite their temptation, they did not dare to act rashly.

They left the area to report this information back to the Dachao Tribe first.