The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 284 Internal Cracks

For tribal affairs, the tribal headman undoubtedly has great decision-making power.However, this power is not unlimited.There are also constraints from all sides.

One of the big constraints comes from the upper strata within the tribe.

These upper-level forces mainly include two parts.

One is from within the headman's family and also has the right to inherit.Such as brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts and even children of the headman.

The other is from other big families in the tribe.Although they do not have the right of inheritance of the headman, due to the strength of the family or clan, they have no control over the affairs of the tribe.It also has a great say.

If the tribal leaders want to secure their positions, the support of these people is essential.

There are conditions for these people to support the leader.That is, their interests must be guaranteed.Once someone cannot guarantee their interests, they will question the status of the leader.

In the history of the tribe, the dispute over the succession of the headman often occurred under such circumstances.

At the meeting of the four major tribes not long ago, the tribes still supported the voice of Wintersweet throwing a flower on the grassland to feed the wolves.Almost one-sidedly, people think she is doing the right thing, doing a good job.

However, since Bukui announced the spice embargo on the grassland, these voices of support have disappeared.

In private legends, many people even say that wintersweet flowers are wrong.It was she who acted recklessly in order to show her prestige and offended Bu Kui Yamen.

Lameihua naturally heard some rumors, but she didn't care.These years, it is not the first time she has been questioned, she is used to it.

She often heard a sentence when she was studying in Handi, which she still remembers deeply: Those who do big things don’t care about small things.

Therefore, when she heard that the shaman Zuye had something to discuss with her, she went there with all her heart.

Every tribe has shamans.In the tribe, the status of shaman is very high.

First of all, a shaman is a person who communicates with the gods and is the representative of the gods in the world.Shaman's words represent the will of God.

Whenever encountering a major event, or encountering a matter of hesitation, you must ask the shaman to ask God's will.

Of course, in many cases, the shaman's words have nothing to do with the gods, but are just the meaning of the shaman.

Another factor that determines the status of a shaman is that the shaman can heal diseases.Not only can it treat diseases for people, but it can also treat diseases for livestock.This is very important for pastoralists.

Many tribes have more than one shaman, as does the Iron Buddha tribe.However, Zuye is the most prestigious.

Therefore, in many cases, wintersweet flowers have to give Zuye face.

Arriving at Zuye's yurt, Wintersweet felt that something was wrong.Because not only Zuye himself, but also some elders of the clan were present.

There was another person who also surprised her, and that person was his cousin Termir.

Temir is the son of Zuye, and Zuye is Lameihua's aunt.Lameihua's mother was the previous leader. When she became the leader, she had a competitor, Zuye.

After Zuye failed to compete for the leader, he went out.After coming back after a few years, I became a shaman.When Lameihua's mother passed away, Zuye once wanted his son Temir to inherit the headship, but in the end it was Lameihua who inherited the headship.

Like his mother, Temir disappeared for a few years after losing the race for leadership, only returning a few days ago.

After his mother disappeared that year, she came back and became a shaman.I don't know what identity Temir will become when he comes back.

On the Vendura grassland a long time ago, the heads of various tribes were all women.Later, most of the tribes were changed to men as headmen.Only the Iron Buddha tribe has followed the tradition of women as the head.

However, this tradition has not been challenged. The last time Temir competed for the top spot was one of them.

Generally speaking, Wintersweet Blossom has been relatively successful as the leader.The tribesmen, including these clan elders, are basically satisfied with her.Therefore, when she entered Zuye's yurt, her heart was still calm.

Rose Baoli and Narcissus Baohua are sisters and bodyguards of her elder sister Lameihua.Whether the elder sister is at home or going out, they will lead the personal guards to guard them, and this time is no exception.

After Baoli arranged 150 soldiers around the yurt, he went to the periphery to inspect.At this moment, she found fifty of her uncle's personal soldiers in a small forest.

Baoli knew his uncle very well, and he usually didn't bring soldiers there, but today he brought fifty personal soldiers, which was really abnormal.

Baoli came back calmly, whispered a few words to his younger sister Baohua, and Baohua rode away.

After a while, another 150 soldiers of Lameihua were brought, and another layer was surrounded near the yurt.

When Baoli arrived at the grove again, his uncle's personal soldiers were no longer there, and they disappeared.

In the middle, Temir came out twice, but after wandering outside for a while, he returned to the yurt again.

An hour later, the wintersweet flowers came out.Following her were Zuye and some clan elders.

Everyone seemed to have serious expressions on their faces. After they came out, they just greeted each other politely and left separately.

Lamei Huahua returned to her yurt under the guard of her own soldiers.

After everyone left, Temir came out, mounted his horse, and galloped towards the Luosun tribe.

Regarding what happened at the yurt meeting, the people who attended the meeting that day kept secret about it.

However, it was later said that at that meeting, a violent quarrel broke out.

The clan elders headed by Zu Ye strongly criticized Wintersweet Flower.There are several main reasons for their attack on wintersweet flowers.

One is that Lameihua impulsively poured wine on Bu Kui's envoys, and then fed them to the wolves on the grassland. This kind of treatment is extremely wrong.

It was precisely because of this mistake that the relationship with Bu Kui deteriorated.

It was also because of this incident that Bu Kui raised the issue of paying tribute and the canonization of tribal leaders again.

It was also because the wintersweet flower attacked Bu Kui's official village without authorization, which led to the spice embargo on Bu Kui's side.

If the situation continues to deteriorate, it may lead to further retaliation from Bu Kui.These retaliatory measures may involve a wider scope.

Such as iron, tea, salt and other substances.If Bu Kui cut off the trade route between Wendula Grassland and the outside world, the consequences would be even more unimaginable.

In this regard, Zuye proposed that Lameihua resign as the leader and be replaced by his son Temir.However, Lameihua firmly opposes this.

Although some clan elders were dissatisfied with Lameihua, they also opposed the suggestion that Lameihua should step down now, and even opposed the suggestion that Temir should take over.

In the end, the meeting broke up unhappy, and the proposals at the meeting fell through.How to deal with the court's tribute and canonization issues, there is no solution in the end.

but,.This incident marked a rift within the Iron Buddha Tribe, and the upper echelons of the tribe were no longer united as before.

However, one thing was thoroughly clarified at this meeting.This is about the so-called high alcohol brought by Bu Kui's emissary Yizhihua during the tribal alliance.

Pu Que has indeed produced this high-altitude wine recently, and this wine is already on the market in Bu Que.Recently, some merchants have transported this wine to the South Wendura Grassland.Many people on the prairie have recently begun to drink this kind of wine.

Since this kind of wine is still relatively rare, the price is very expensive. At present, the people who can afford it are mainly the upper class figures of various tribes.

For example, Temir, Luo Muge, and this Gadot shaman.

Gado Shaman is a mutual friend of Temir and Luomuge. A few days ago, he came here from the North Wendura Grassland. When he arrived, he also had a companion——Temir.

Now, these three people are at Luomuge's house, drinking this kind of high-grade wine made by Bu Kui.

"How are things going?"

Seeing Temir's dejected look, Gado already had the answer in his heart.However, he still wanted Temir to confirm his judgment himself.

"It didn't work, Lameihua was determined not to give up his position, and most of the clan elders still supported him. It seems that things have to wait."

Temir stayed outside for a few years. This time his mother called him back, thinking that he could knock Wintersweet off the leader's throne in one fell swoop, but unexpectedly, several clan elders flinched on the spot and turned back to support Wintersweet.

Originally, Lameihua's uncle planned to send troops to force Lameihua to abdicate.

He temporarily increased troops for Xie Baoli, but did not dare to implement it.

Thinking of the miscarriage of his long-planned plan, Temir felt a little depressed.

"Don't be discouraged, there will be opportunities in the future, there is a saying in Han, good things take time."

Luo Muge persuaded.

He also participated in this incident.Many ideas, even he gave Temir.

Luo Muge was very dissatisfied with Wintersweet Blossom and even the Tiefo Tribe who had always held the right to speak on the South Wendura grassland.

He is still very willing to be able to confuse the fool Temir to fight for the position of the head of the Iron Buddha, so as to cause some civil strife for the Iron Buddha.

"Actually, we don't necessarily have to drive Lameihua out of power. She is her leader, and you are your leader, isn't it also very good?"

Gado drank the wine slowly and seemed to speak casually.

"If she doesn't step down, how can I be the leader?"

Temir is still puzzled

"Your Tiefo tribe is too big. There are many things that one leader can't manage. If you divide into two tribes, many things will be much easier to handle."

"Gado Shaman, you mean to split the Tiefo tribe? No, we have been one family since ancient times."

"There is a saying in the Han Dynasty, that is, the long-term division must be united, and the long-term unity must be divided. This is the case for all major events in the world, let alone you, a small Iron Buddha tribe?"

Temir had never thought of using this method to be a leader, so he rejected Gadot's suggestion straight away.

Seeing what Temir said, Gado didn't say much.However, this idea is always lingering in Temir's heart, and it has never been lingered.

(End of this chapter)