philosophy

Well, that's their way of surviving. If this policy has been in place for a long time. There are two tribes: one develops agriculture, hunts, grows crops, and makes reserves, while the other builds up military power. They pump up their muscles and collect tribute from the working people a couple of times a year. This is beneficial for both. One group is fed, and the other is protected in case of invasion.

After all, the Golden Horde wouldn't let anyone else collect tribute from us.