Way of Overlord
Chapter 98: The Formation of Nurshira

Chapter 98: The Formation of Nurshira

In this era of upheaval and transformation, Aeryon calculated strategy mirrored that of great rulers from the ancient world.

By attacking nearby tribes and befriending distant nations, he set in motion a series of events that would shape the destiny of the Great Steppe.

The echoes of his actions reverberated across the land, laying the foundation for the emergence of a unified and formidable force in the Southern Great Steppe.

But he is not the only force in the Southern Great Steppe that is expanding.

There is another force.

As Aeryon father-in-law, Garron led the Utgard tribe, their expansion and conquests added another dimension to the changing landscape of the Great Steppe.

The Utgard tribe, under Garron’s leadership, launched attacks on the Rudya tribe, pushing their influence further westward.

At the same time, they formed an alliance with the Kazan tribe, forging bonds of cooperation and mutual support.

The simultaneous expansion of both the Brolgadhr tribe, led by Aeryon, and the Utgard tribe, led by Garron, indicates a growing trend of unification among the tribes of the Great Steppe.

The consolidation of power through territorial conquests and strategic alliances suggests the emergence of a larger and more formidable force.

With the Brolgadhr tribe expanding its reach by conquering neighbouring tribes and the Utgard tribe pushing westward while forming alliances, the foundations for a unified and powerful tribe are being laid.

The convergence of these efforts, driven by shared ambitions and the desire for strength in a volatile era, presents a significant sign of the Great Steppe undergoing a process of unification.

As the Brolgadhr and Utgard tribes solidify their positions, their actions also reverberate throughout the region.

Other tribes is beginning to take notice and assess their own positions, potentially leading to realignment of alliances or adjustments in their own expansion strategies.

The Korun tribe is also thinking and the neighbours of these two tribes is also plotting and scheming

The formation of a large tribe, encompassing the combined forces of the Brolgadhr and Utgard tribes, looms on the horizon.

The ongoing conquests, alliances, and expansion efforts are building the foundation for a formidable entity that could potentially reshape the balance of power in the Great Steppe.

The journey towards unification, however, is not without challenges and obstacles, as rivalries, conflicts, and unforeseen circumstances may test the resolve and ambitions of these tribes.

Only time will reveal the ultimate outcome of this unification process and whether a powerful and unified tribe will emerge from the diverse and ever-evolving tapestry of the Great Steppe.

But the expansion , the unifying trend in the Great Steppe, none of this is known to the people of Yan.

the people of Yan have long held a superiority complex and considered themselves superior to other races and cultures.

This sense of superiority has led them to dismiss the capabilities and potential threats posed by the nomadic tribes of the Great Steppe.

They are blinded by their own pride and cannot fathom the possibility that these seemingly "inferior" nomads could ever pose a significant challenge or threat to their established order.

This sense of superiority is deeply ingrained in the mindset and identity of the people of Yan.

They have grown accustomed to viewing themselves as the pinnacle of civilization, believing that their own achievements and advancements surpass those of any other race or culture.

They look down upon others and believe that no one could possibly match or exceed their accomplishments.

However, fate has a way of weaving its own tapestry, and the irony lies in the fact that the Great Steppe is undergoing a significant transformation, with tribes uniting, expanding, and potentially forming a formidable force.

While the people of Yan remain oblivious to these developments, their own complacency and dismissive attitude towards others may prove to be their downfall.

The superiority complex of the people of Yan blinds them to the potential strength, resilience, and strategic prowess of the nomadic tribes.

They fail to recognize that the tribes of the Great Steppe have their own unique skills, knowledge of the land, and a fierce determination when they are fighting.

The irony lies in the fact that their unwavering belief in their own superiority may leave them ill-prepared and vulnerable to the rising power and unity of the tribes.

As history has shown time and again, underestimating one’s adversaries can have dire consequences.

The people of Yan, consumed by their own sense of superiority, may find themselves facing an unexpected and formidable challenge from the united tribes of the Great Steppe.

Pride and arrogance can blind one to the changing tides of fate

During the Warring States period, the Xun, Zhao, and Yan states indeed engaged in conquest and expansion, including the territories of nomadic tribes.

The conflicts of that era were marked by brutality and the subjugation of rival populations.

The people of Yan were not immune to such acts of violence and cruelty.

In their quest for power and dominance, they resorted to barbaric methods that mirrored the actions they denounced in others.

During that time, they enslaved and raped, and kill countless nomadic tribes. The people of Yan is as barbaric as the people they denounced.

the First Emperor of Xun, driven by a desire for control and supremacy, ordered his general Meng Tian to eradicate the nomadic tribes and establish a frontier region.

This campaign was marked by ruthless violence and the subjugation of countless innocent lives.

The First Emperor of Xun ordered his general Meng Tian to kills and eradicate the tribes of the nomadic tribes and establish a frontier region in what is now around Nurshira.

Meng Tian succeeded and killed so many nomadic people, whether they were innocent or not.

Meng Tian himself dragged tens of thousands of nomad slaves to the capital and killed them with relish.

They are also forced into the construction of the Wall of Xun. Extreme measures were taken to suppress and control nomadic tribes.

The forced labour, harsh working conditions, and loss of life associated with the construction serve as a stark reminder of the inhumane treatment inflicted upon those deemed "barbarians" by the imperial powers.

There was account of large-scale enslavement and mass killings of tribes.

Some of the soldiers of Xun raped the nomadic people wives and kills them after while their husband watched.

Even the pregnant and child was not allowed to live

To them, as long as they are not Yan, they could not be trusted. Even if you learn their language, live with them and be nice to them, to them nothing is more important than blood.

You are not of Yan then you could not be trusted. The Yan name did not come into common use until the Yan dynasty but even then, the Xun dynasty all have the same kind of mentality like the Yan did.

The enslavement and exploitation of nomadic peoples as spoils of war were prevalent practices employed by conquering forces.

These acts of brutality were driven by a desire for control, dominance, and the idea that the people of the monadic tribes is less than human

Most of these nomadic people that used to live in the land of the north fled to the Great Steppe

The Xun dynasty then began the construction of the wall defense, connecting them with the old walls built by Xun, Yan and Zhao states

Due to the northward expansion, the threat that the Xun empire posed to the nomadic tribe ultimately led to the state formation of the many tribes towards a confederacy

However, after the sudden death of the First Emperor of Xun, the ensuing political corruption and chaos during the short reign of Second Emperor of Xun would lead to various anti-Xun rebellions, eventually bringing about the collapse of the Xun dynasty.

A massive civil then erupted between various reinstated states, with Jiang Han eventually victorious to establish the Yan dynasty.

After the collapse of the Xun dynasty, the Yan dynasty emerged as the ruling power in the region.

However, their attention was primarily focused on consolidating their rule within their own borders, allowing an opportunity for the nomadic tribes that had been displaced to make a resurgence.

Seizing the chance to reclaim their ancestral lands, the nomadic tribes launched a series of raids and attacks on the northern border of the Yan dynasty.

They took advantage of the political instability and lack of a strong central authority to re-establish their presence in the region.

As these nomadic tribes reclaimed their territories, a new city began to take shape on the northern border of the Yan dynasty.

This city came to be known as Nurshira

Nurshira became a stronghold and a focal point for the nomadic tribes, providing a base from which they could launch further incursions into Yan territory.

The city was strategically located on the border, allowing the nomads to maintain a constant pressure on the Yan dynasty, keeping them in a state of unease and vulnerability.

Within Nurshira, the nomadic tribes forged a confederacy, uniting under a common purpose to resist Yan rule and preserve their way of life.

The city became a center of nomadic culture, where ancient traditions and customs were preserved and celebrated.

As Nurshira grew in strength and influence, it posed a significant challenge to the Yan dynasty’s authority in the region.

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