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Chapter 559 - 521: Congratulations on Finally Being Dead, Dad!

Chapter 559: Chapter 521: Congratulations on Finally Being Dead, Dad!

Zhang San observed the facial expressions of everyone in the grand tent and the looks in their eyes when they covertly chatted amongst themselves, all the while quietly asking Changsun Bubai, "What are they all jabbering about? I can’t understand a thing!"

Changsun Bubai glanced at Zhang San and asked, "You don’t speak Tujue?"

Zhang San grimaced and retorted, "How novel of you to ask! Isn’t it normal that I don’t speak Tujue?"

Changsun Bubai knew that Zhang San wanted him to share some of the intelligence he had gathered and then spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Zhang San listened to Changsun Bubai translate some people’s words and then roughly understood what the situation was.

Looking at the order of the three sons at the funeral, Dashi Bian naturally had the greatest advantage.

After all, he was the eldest son, and it was said that Khan Muzhen had designated Dashi Bian as his successor before his death.

Therefore, most people supported Dashi Bian.

However, there were also many who supported Sharlobi.

Because Sharlobi was brave and good at fighting, and he held a reputation for Might among the young people, and he had an excellent relationship with Kucha Shahhan, even considering him as his right-hand man.

What’s more, Dashi Bian’s mother came from a humble background.

But Sharlobi’s mother was also a noble within the Tujue.

As for Xing Luohou, although he was of noble blood as well, he naturally did not come before his elder brother in the line of succession.

Thus, the main discussion regarding the choice of the next Khan centered on Dashi Bian and Sharlobi.

After gaining a deeper understanding of the overall situation, Zhang San continued to observe everyone’s expressions.

Unable to understand the conversations, he could still glean some information from their expressions.

After all, almost everyone’s focus was on Dashi Bian and Sharlobi.

Therefore, by observing the expressions directed at these two heirs, one could generally tell who had more supporters.

In the end, Zhang San made a rough estimate. The majority of the tribal leaders present were most likely supporters of Dashi Bian.

But some of the younger people who came with them were more supportive of Sharlobi.

Initially, Zhang San was puzzled by the division along age lines.

Was Dashi Bian that popular among middle-aged and older men?

But soon, Zhang San understood what was happening.

After all, these older individuals were tribal leaders or the eldest in their tribes, and they naturally wished for the position of Khan to be passed down according to seniority, thus ensuring their own succession or the stability of their tribe.

But the younger generation thought differently. After all, they had no chance if succession went by order, but if it were based on ability or other factors, they might have a opportunity to compete.

However, power ultimately remained in the hands of the older generation, a matter that required some consideration on his part.

At that moment, Dashi Bian suddenly fainted from crying and was then supported by others as they took him away.

As Dashi Bian left, Sharlobi also stood up and left with his people.

Only Xing Luohou remained, still kneeling not far from the stone carving.

Zhang San seized the opportunity to leave as well.

Dashi Bian was supported back to his own sleeping tent.

The death of Khan Muzhen had indeed dealt him a severe blow.

But just as he had regained consciousness, he heard a commotion outside, and before he could utter a word, he saw a familiar face entering his sleeping tent.

"Dashi Bian! Long time no see!"

The surrounding guards wanted to continue intercepting, but they were reprimanded by Dashi Bian, "All of you back off, didn’t you see it’s my Evil God brother who has come?"

Without the guards’ obstruction, Zhang San walked in with ease, gave a salute to Dashi Bian, and said, "Congratulations, you finally ’dead dad’."

"Huh!?"

Dashi Bian didn’t immediately catch what Zhang San meant by his words.

"Oh! It’s like this, in our hometown, when we encounter such a funeral, we first offer congratulations and say nice things, then follow with the not-so-good stuff. Dashi Bian, your father died, and I’m very distressed, gulp."

Dashi Bian nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Then Zhang San sat down next to Dashi Bian, crossed his legs, and asked, "Dashi Bian, I know you’re not in a good mood right now, but you need to buck up! After all, your father left the entire grassland to you! You will be the supreme ruler of the grasslands!"

"That’s why I just congratulated you on ’dead dad’! It’s supposed to be good news, you should be smiling, not looking so mournful!"

Hearing this, Dashi Bian sighed deeply.

"Evil God brother, I should have told you that my mother’s background isn’t great, so my two brothers never treated me well. Now that Father Khan has died, they think even less of me for succeeding to the Khan’s position. I... I’m also having a hard time here!"

Zhang San laughed and said, "But I heard that Muzhen Khan said before he died that he wanted to pass the Khan’s position to you. Surely they wouldn’t dare to defy Muzhen Khan’s order, right?"

Dashi Bian shook his head and sighed deeply again.

"You don’t know, the news I got was the same. But then somehow, some people changed their tune, saying that my Father Khan, before he died, wanted to pass the position to that guy Sharlobi! Now, for the position of Khan, there are two versions of who should succeed. Along with Sharlobi’s mother’s noble bloodline, many people support him! Evil God brother, what... what should I do now?"

Zhang San realized that Dashi Bian really wasn’t the brightest.

Even I can see that the people supporting you are actually more numerous, what are you afraid of?

Take this opportunity to connect with all the chiefs present, prepare some executioners outside the big tent, and just declare yourself Khan.

Those who don’t support you, just eliminate them on the spot.

If Sharlobi is a little smart, he won’t come forward.

Once he does, have the people hidden in the dark eliminate him, too.

Then, once you severely punish the murderer, won’t everything be over?

What’s there to worry about?

But... After all, this would mean having Dashi Bian and Sharlobi, the brothers, turn against each other.

I, Zhang San, am naturally kind-hearted. How could I possibly incite someone to commit such fratricide!

Inciting a crime is also a crime! [Note 114]

So, Zhang San looked sincerely at Dashi Bian and whispered, "I have a way to help you find out which of the tribal chiefs are truly loyal to you, which are only pretending, and which are Sharlobi’s men. Do you want to try it?"

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[Note 114] Legal Didactics

Incitement to crime refers to the act of instilling one’s criminal intent in a person who originally had no intention to commit a crime through persuasion, inducement, suggestion, bribery, or even threats, causing the incited person to commit a crime.

According to Article 29 of our country’s Criminal Law: Someone who incites another to commit a crime shall be punished according to the role they played in the joint crime, and those who incite individuals under eighteen years of age to commit crimes shall be given heavier penalties.

Therefore, readers under the age of eighteen, please wait until you are eighteen before reading my book.

No, what I mean is that some of you with criminal intent, don’t read my book and then misinterpret and learn bad things; your pre-existing intent to commit a crime has nothing to do with me!

Yes, that’s right!