430: Chapter 430 begins the campaign to conquer the Black River tribe.

Half a day later, the Shiyang Tribe prepared a sumptuous feast of food and wine.

Shi Le respectfully invited Xiao Zhuang to take the seat of honor, then motioned for the Special Forces Member to take their seats as well.

"Warriors, please, sit! Our tribe has meticulously prepared all of this for everyone. Although it cannot compare to the delicacies of Great Qin, it is a small token of our appreciation."

As Shi Le spoke, he kept pouring wine for Xiao Zhuang and the Special Forces Member.

"Lord Xiao Zhuang, that heavy machine gun you demonstrated earlier was truly an eye-opener! Our Shiyang Tribe has always respected the strong. You and your team are so exceptionally heroic; our tribe will be counting on your guidance and care from now on!"

Shi Le’s face was covered in smiles, his eyes filled with a fawning expression.

"You see, although our tribe's power is nothing compared to Great Qin..."

"...when it comes to the Hexi Corridor, we do have some influence. If Great Qin wishes to administer the Hexi Corridor, just say the word, and our Shiyang Tribe will certainly do our utmost to fulfill your needs."

As Shi Le spoke, he specifically patted his chest to show his sincerity.

"Good."

"Those are your words; I've been waiting for you to say that!"

Xiao Zhuang nodded with great satisfaction.

"I said it, I said it."

Shi Le guaranteed once more, "As long as it's something I can help with, I will surely do my best to accomplish it."

Shi Le bowed and scraped before the Special Forces Member, his intention to curry favor being very obvious.

During the meal, Shi Le kept serving food into the bowls of Xiao Zhuang and the Special Forces Member.

"Come, try this. This is a specialty of our tribe; you won't find it anywhere else."

His eyes were fixed on Xiao Zhuang, constantly monitoring his reactions for fear of any lack of hospitality.

"Lord Xiao Zhuang, do you find the food to your taste? If there's anything you're dissatisfied with, please just say so, and we'll adjust it immediately."

Shi Le asked cautiously, his posture humble to the extreme. He was solely focused on currying favor with Xiao Zhuang and his Special Forces Member, hoping to establish a good relationship with Great Qin.

"Chief Shi."

Xiao Zhuang said, "In your opinion, what must be done to make the Heihe Tribe submit to His Majesty the Head of State?"

The Shiyang Tribe was in the eastern part of the Hexi Corridor, the central part was the Heihe Tribe's sphere of control, and the western part was controlled by the Shule Tribe.

If Great Qin wanted to completely control the Hexi Corridor, after settling the Shiyang Tribe, the next ones to be taken down were the Heihe Tribe and the Shule Tribe.

Shi Le said, "That Heihe Tribe is just a bunch of fellows who fear might but do not respect virtue. It would be simple for His Majesty the Head of State to control them, as long as the power of those mortars is great enough."

Shi Le said this because he really wanted to witness the power of the mortars.

Xiao Zhuang said, "The power of the mortars is indeed great, but what I want to ask is, after demonstrating their power, will the Heihe Tribe listen to Great Qin's commands?"

"Lord Xiao Zhuang, I have contacts with the Heihe Tribe."

Shi Le said, "I can invite the people of the Heihe Tribe to come here."

"If they remain obstinate after seeing the power of the mortars, then we shall combine our forces and attack the Heihe Tribe to let them know our might!"

A flash of ruthlessness crossed his face.

"Then I will request instructions from His Majesty the Head of State after I return."

Xiao Zhuang could not make the decision himself, so he spoke thus.

"Good."

Shi Le said, "I await your good news!"