In the grassland!
When the people of the same origin were still fighting among each other...
There was a great empire that lasted until the recent decades and you can still find its people even today.
Well, that place was ruled by an Emperor, a great man who was trying to unite all the tribes under the same banner.
One of the rebellious groups was Cai Cai's tribe, a bunch of strong warriors born and raised up in the prairie.
(Cai Cai = the prairie tribe's princess.)
Princess Cai Cai was a very beautiful and smart young girl, who was usually playing her songs in the grassland and who was good at archery and riding the horses.
The tribe from the prairie was renowned for its strong, fast and agile horses, that's why Emperor Li was hurrying to subdue this tribe.
The empire was preparing for a great war with the united tribes from the north and they needed the prairie tribe's fast horses.
One day, some emissaries from the empire arrived in the grassland to negotiate with the clan's leader (Cai Cai's father).
The emissaries: Greetings clan leader Ghana! I suppose that you're aware of why we are here today!
Ghana: Well, I have heard of your Emperor's intentions a long time ago. Your presence here today does not surprise me! What can I do for you?
Wu Chengdu
As you have already heard, our Emperor Li Gang wants to unite all the tribes and create a stronger and stable nation. We do not wish to use violence in this unification process, so we hope that the tribe's men will understand our cause and accept this idea. This is the reason why we are in front of you today.
(Wu Chengdu = One of Emperor Li Gang's ministers and Li Feng Huan's childhood friends. Li Feng Huan = the emperor's younger brother.)
Ghana: And you want us to become your slaves? We are a proud tribe, we can not knell down without a fight!
A peace envoy: Clan leader, are you hearing yourself what you are saying? Do you intend to fight us? Think twice, your people would stand no chance in front of our great empire!
Wu Chengdu
Gentleman, gentleman please stop arguing!
Let's find a solution together!
It's not our Emperor's intention to massacre these innocent people! Let's find a peaceful solution! What do you say, great Ghana?
Ghana: Well, I agree with you young man! It seems that you are more wise than your fellows. I want to discuss this problem in private with you. Can we?
Wu Chengdu
Of course, clan leader!
Gentleman, please excuse us for a while!
The emissaries:......what....?
Wait....! What if he...?(many noises and agitation)
The two men go outside and retire into a more private area.
Ghana: Well, we can continue our conversation now!
Wu Chengdu
Much better!
This place is quite lovely, enjoyable!
Ghana: Decorated by my daughter!
Wu Chengdu
You have a daughter?
Ghana: Yes, I have a daughter and a son! She must be out on the prairie again, playing her songs!
Wu Chengdu
Hahahaha...!
You're quite the father, clan leader!
Ghana: Call me Ghana! There is only you and me here?
Wu Chengdu
Well, Ghana, don't you want to see your people safe? This unification of the land is unavoidable. If is not happening today, it will surely happen later. That's the course of the nature!
Ghana: I know but what assurance do I have that my people will not be treated as slaves by the empire?
Wu Chengdu
I see! So that's the problem!
Well, I can assure you that once integrated, the empire and the tribes will be just one nation and everyone will be treated equally.
Why don't we create a marriage alliance as your assurance? That way no one will look down on you?
Ghana: You want my daughter to marry your Emperor? I can't allow that? Your Emperor is already married and has many other consorts. I won't
send my daughter to have a harsh life there.
Wu Chengdu
You're a good father, Ghana!
Then what about our second prince, Li Feng Huan? I assure you that he's a great man. He will never mistreat your daughter. I know him since I was a little child because we grew up together in the palace.
He is twenty years old and he is not married yet.
Ghana: Your second prince?
Aya...let me think about it!
I must ask my daughter first. Wait until tomorrow and you will have an answer! Is that fine with you?
Wu Chengdu
Fair and square!
Have a good day, Ghana!
Wu Chengdu leaves the tent and goes to inform the other emissaries about the peace negotiation's stadium.
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