PS: This chapter was added for the birthday of our book friend, No Wind Scatters, wishing you a happy birthday^_^
Previously, these clans of the Northwestern Province indeed lived too comfortably. They are situated right next to Great Zhou and the Golden Khanate, yet they sided with neither, forming a faction of their own. Even now, in the face of Su Xin, they seemed somewhat defiant and fearless.
Moreover, Zhang Zhongye, the former Military Governor of the Northwestern Province, was truly too incompetent, which led these alien races of the Northwest to somewhat disregard the Imperial Court.
Su Xin declared his intention to annihilate the Tuoba Family, but those present clearly didn't believe him.