"Book of Shu Nine" from "Records of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 39": "The essential way of employing troops is to attack hearts first, cities second. Psychological warfare is supreme; conventional warfare is secondary."
Previously, Zhuge Liang captured and released Meng Huo seven times to win the hearts of the Southern Barbarians. Only then did he feel at ease enough to launch a northern campaign.
Yan Xing now considered the Thunderous Swamp his backyard; naturally, he planned its management with great care.
Only by having the Thunderous Swamp under his control could he calmly face the challenges from orcs, elves, humans… or other forces.
Since both the Werewolf Tribe and the Lizardmen Clans were too exhausted to continue fighting, peace talks were the natural next step.
Although Yan Xing had once rejected overtures from the Werewolf Tribe and the Lizardmen, he believed Clan Leader Qiao She and Clan Leader Lianzu would surely approach him again.
