Way of Overlord
Chapter 122: Future King of the North

Chapter 122: Future King of the North

The incident in Nurshira region sparked a widespread rebellion as a direct response to the disrespect and humiliation suffered by the prince and his people.

the consequences of Emperor Wu of Yan’s decision to order the castration of the prince in the Nurshira region were far-reaching and severe.

The act not only ignited a great rebellion but also had a lasting impact on the stability and control of the Yan Empire in the contested region.

The rebellion that followed the castration order was a testament to the deep-rooted anger and resentment felt by the people of the Great Steppe.

And it is not only the people of the Great Steppe that joined that rebellion. The people of Yan Empire viewed other races as barbarians and only them are the beacon of knowledge and they suppress and oppress people of other races.

The rebellion was a display of their unwavering determination to defend their honour, even if it meant confronting a much larger and more organized empire like Yan.

The rebellion was a fierce and protracted conflict that tested the strength and resources of the Yan Empire.

Although the rebellion was eventually quelled, the cost to the Yan Empire was immense.

The Nurshira region had long been a contentious area with strategic importance, and the rebellion created a power vacuum and instability that the Yan authorities struggled to address effectively.

The damage caused by the rebellion was not limited to the loss of lives and resources during the conflict; it also resulted in long-term economic and political consequences.

The pacification efforts that followed were met with resistance and resentment from the local people, making it difficult for the Yan Empire to establish lasting control over the region.

The scars of the rebellion continued to linger for decades, hindering the stability and development of the Nurshira region and affecting the overall governance of the Yan Empire.

The incident served as a stark lesson for the Yan Empire, but like any arrogant civilization like the Yan empire, they forgot that lesson and even until today, they still do the same thing.

When Aeryon read that part of the history even he was surprised. One castration led to a decade old war, ending in massive loss of life

All because someone lost their dong.

"Though, I do get something important after reading that" he thought to himself.

"A way on how to take Yan Empire"

And he smiles widely.

...

When morning came, Aeryon always like to eat breakfast

Unlike the nomadic tribes who don’t adhere to a strict meal schedule, Aeryon finds comfort in starting his day with a hearty morning meal.

Breakfast is a non-negotiable ritual for him, and he holds fast to this tradition even if he skips meals later in the day.

They don’t really have a set time of eating. The eat three times a day is habit and not something that should be enforced.

There is a lot of study about this but that is not the point.

The point is, even if he did not eat in the afternoon or night, he always needs to have breakfast.

Even his servant has been accustomed to this and would serve him meat when he woke up.

Aeryon personal servant is well aware of this morning routine, and he ensures that a satisfying meal is readily available for his chief when he wakes up.

Whether it’s freshly cooked meat or other provisions, the servant makes sure that Aeryon breakfast needs are met promptly.

But mostly, it is meat that would be served to him

In James’s previous life, the idea of eating meat immediately upon waking might have been nauseating, but now, as Aeryon, he finds himself quite suited to the meat-centric diet of the Great Steppe.

The nomadic lifestyle of the Steppe tribes revolves around their livestock, particularly horses and sheep, which provide them with essential resources like meat, milk, and wool.

Being a part of this world, Aeryon has adapted to the customs and practices of the Great Steppe, including its culinary habits.

Or maybe because Aeryon is used to it, he is also used to it

But the reason why he likes his breakfast is because it is during the morning, he makes his plans. In the afternoon, he do training. And at night he rested.

But in the morning.....yes...in the morning his brain always went into overdrive,

Aeryon finds solace in his breakfast.

It is during these early hours that he comes alive with boundless energy and a mind eager to strategize.

While the world around him is still waking up, he immerses himself in deep thought, making plans for the day ahead and beyond.

The morning becomes his sanctuary, a time when he reflects on past events, scrutinizes his decisions, and contemplates the consequences.

He constantly seeks ways to improve himself, his tribe, and face the impending challenges that loom on the horizon.

And what is the challenges that he keeps thinking about?

Xiahou Cao, the Prince of the North, the ruler of Beixuan.

he knows that one day, the dreaded Xiahou Cao will arrive in the Northern Great Steppe. Known as the Prince of the North, he is the ruler of Beixuan, a powerful and ambitious leader from the Yan dynasty.

In the vast expanse of the Southern Great Steppe, the tribes are referred to as the Northern Tribes, a collective term for the various nomadic communities that call this land their home.

Aeryon knows what lies ahead for the Great Steppe, and it fills him with a heavy sense of responsibility.

Xiahou Cao, the Prince of the North, is a formidable and cunning ruler.

"After all, the author of the book modelled that character from Cao Cao"

He will come to the Great Steppe, seeking to expand his influence and dominance.

Aeryon knows that Xiahou Cao’s tactics are devious and strategic.

He will first lure the tribes of the Great Steppe into a false sense of security by promising them protection and a place within the Yan Empire.

Eager for peace and stability, some tribes will willingly submit to Xiahou Cao’s rule, hoping for a better future.

As a result, they will become enslaved, their warriors taken away to serve as soldiers in Xiahou Cao’s army.

The Northern Tribes, once proud and free, will be reduced to mere pawns in the Prince’s quest for power.

What’s even more sinister is that Xiahou Cao will study the tactics and strategies of the Great Steppe.

He will recruit skilled warriors from the tribes to fight alongside him in his campaigns against other rival princes.

These warriors will fight with valour and loyalty, believing in the promises of assimilation and protection made by Xiahou Cao.

However, once the Prince has gleaned all he can from the Great Steppe warriors and has used them to secure his own position, he will reveal his true intentions.

In a ruthless betrayal, he will discard the promises he made and order the slaughter of the very people who fought for him.

The tribes of the Great Steppe will be left devastated and broken, their trust shattered, and their hopes crushed. Xiahou Cao’s ambition knows no bounds, and he sees the people of the Great Steppe as mere stepping stones in his path to supremacy.

They hope that Xiahou Cao will treat them as equals, just like his own people, and grant them protection and prosperity within the Yan Empire.

After all, Xiahou Cao had promised. And to the people of the Great Steppe, a promise is something sacred

However, Aeryon knows the reality that lies behind such illusions.

He understands that the Yan people only truly value their own kind and their own interests.

Their promises are nothing more than a means to an end, a way to manipulate and control others for their own benefit.

Xiahou Cao’s true objective is dominance, and he will stop at nothing to achieve it.

The Great Steppe, with its vast resources and skilled warriors, presents an opportunity for him to bolster his own power.

Once he has learned all he needs from the tribes, he will discard them like expendable pawns on a chessboard.

Aeryon sees through the veil of deception that surrounds Xiahou Cao’s intentions.

He knows that trusting in the Prince’s words is a grave mistake, and that the only path to safeguarding the future of the Great Steppe is through unity and strength.

The Northern Tribes must come to understand that they can only rely on themselves and their fellow Steppe people. They must unite, setting aside their differences, and face the impending threat as one formidable force.

But in the book, there was never a unifying figure. There is of course, great men and rulers in the Northern Steppe but, not one that unify the entire Great Steppe.

Even the Prince of the North simply conquered the area round the lower reaches of the Southern Steppe and then after getting people and resources he needed, he focused on regaining the Central Plains

To him, the people of the great Steppe is barbarians and they are not worthy of his thoughts

And there lies the ugliness of Yan people.

Aeryon could say this because he read the story. He knows how it begins and he knows it ends

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