Even the Great Yuezhi, in the past, had been among those oppressed by Persia. This was, in fact, one of the primary justifications Prince Tenge used when he seized power. Later, once Tenge became the true master of the regime, certain things began to change. No one knew what kind of deal he had struck with the Persians, but ever since he took control, Persia had ceased its oppression—or, at least, that was how it appeared on the surface. What secret arrangements existed between them were known only to the parties involved.
The Persian King’s generosity was, in truth, a byproduct of the vast resources he had extracted from the surrounding nations and tribes; without such support, even if the King had wished to be magnanimous, he would have lacked the means.
"Can you negotiate with me properly now?"
Chapter 643