Tuotuo Buhua looked at the Ming Dynasty envoy who seemed soft but was actually sharp, with great interest, and did not answer him.
In matters like peace talks, whoever gives in first will always suffer.
Since the other party takes the initiative to come to the door, the initiative is naturally in his hands.
Anyway, he has plenty of time, so he can slowly grind it out with them little by little.
A gust of cold wind blew the heavy fur curtain door of the big tent, and a few snowflakes were wrapped in the cold wind and blew into the big tent.
It fell on the warm plush carpet and quickly turned into snow.
Wang Wen sat down again, looked at the tiny snowflakes, and said with a smile.
"Khan, the snow this year came much earlier than usual."
"The grassland tribes make a living by herding. The snow has come so early. I'm afraid this winter will be difficult for the herdsmen, right?"
Tuo Tuo Bu Hua's expression darkened.
Although he knew that this was intentional, he still said coldly.
"This is all thanks to Ming Dynasty!"
When I mentioned this matter, Tuo Tuo Bu Hua's anger started to rise.
God knows why these officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were so crazy that they organized themselves into the grasslands and plundered them.
Of course, all the tribes on the grassland are soldiers.
But all the young and strong warriors have been called to fight.
Secondly, after all, they make a living by grazing.
Facing the well-equipped and well-organized Ming army, how could they resist?
Murdering, setting fires, robbing cattle and sheep, except for some indescribable things, they did everything they could.
At the beginning, the entire small tribe was wiped out. Later, they deliberately left some old, weak, women and children behind.
This winter, Mongolia's various tribes are not only having a difficult time, it is simply making things worse.
What's more important is that although Totu Buhua is nominally the co-leader of all Mongolian tribes, he can only control the Tatar tribe.
Those hateful Ming soldiers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, started by killing them all, but in the end, some women, children, old and weak people were always left behind.
Perhaps this was a kind act in the Ming Dynasty.
But on the grassland, Tuotuo Buhua was caught in a dilemma.
He and Ye Xian were at odds with each other, and both of them were wary of each other.
Therefore, even if a large army goes on an expedition, the respective tribes will be responsible for the logistics.
After all, this is the lifeline of the army, and they cannot leave it to the other tribe.
In addition to the Walas, Ye Xian also has many tribes under his command, but Tuo Tuo does not have Hua here, only the Tatar tribe.
The logistical pressure was already great, but now the Ming army is plundering, and the old, weak, women and children who cannot survive have fled to the larger tribes.
In order to reduce the logistical pressure, Wala basically refused to accept these people, so most of them defected to the Tatars.
As the co-leader of various Mongolian tribes, Tuotuobuhua cannot ignore it.
Now, the original reserves of grain, cattle and sheep were becoming increasingly insufficient.
With a gloomy face, Tuotuo Buhua said coldly.
"You allow the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty to plunder everywhere, but do you know how many old and weak people will freeze to death and starve to death this winter? The Ming Dynasty claims to be a country of etiquette, but this is how it practices the ways of saints?"
Compared to Tuo Tuo Bu Hua's anger, Wang Wen was much calmer.
When two parties negotiate, it depends on who can hold it tighter.
Whether the other party is hysterical or piliyangqiu, it is better than not showing any emotion at all.
Wang Wendao bowed his hands again.
"The words of the Khan are wrong. Our Ming Dynasty has never condoned the plundering of the army. Now the Khan and the Grand Master are pressing down on the border. It is too late for the army of our Ming Dynasty to set up defenses. How dare we take the initiative to attack?"
"The tribes in Mongolia were plundered, maybe they were disguised by other tribes. After all, Khan said that the grassland tribes had a hard time in winter."
Doing some things is one thing, but saying them is another matter.
At least at this moment, Wang Wen would never admit that the Ming Dynasty secretly sent officers and soldiers to plunder the small and medium-sized tribes in the grassland.
Tuo Tuo Bu Hua almost slammed the table.
A long time ago, he always heard from his father that the scholars in Guan Nei were the most shameless.
I got to see it today.
His ability to rake everything down really amazed him.
His feelings are as he wishes. Is this an internal fight among their Mongolian tribe?
With a cold snort, Tuotuo Buhua's face showed a hint of murderous intent.
"Officials from the Ming Dynasty, please don't challenge this Khan's bottom line."
"The Mongolian tribes who believe in the Immortal Heaven, even if they start a tribal war, it is still a contest between warriors, and they will not use such despicable and despicable methods."
"What's more, the teams that raided the tribes were well-equipped and carried waist knives and fire guns that could only be produced in the Ming Dynasty. How could these be possessed by the Mongolian tribes?"
Faced with Tuo Tuo Bu Hua's murderous questioning, Wang Wen did not speak. Instead, Wang Ao on the side sneered and said.
"A battle between warriors? When you crossed the border at night and robbed the people of Ming Dynasty, didn't you believe in your immortality?"
"Don't think we don't know how much military equipment and equipment you took away from the Ming Dynasty in the Tumu battle. Maybe it was your own army that changed its appearance and framed it for the Ming Dynasty?"
There was a "crack" sound.
Tuotuo Buhua stood up suddenly and took out the scimitar in his hand.
"Old man, do you really think that I don't dare to kill you?"
The atmosphere became tense again, and with Tuo Tuo Bu Hua's movements, a group of Mongolian soldiers gradually surrounded him.
At this time, Wang Wen spoke.
"Khan, calm down. You and I don't know what the facts are. It's all just speculation. Besides, Khan is a sensible person. Even if it is true, as Khan said, that our Ming army acted without authorization, it is still a battle between two armies.
It’s a last resort.”
Tuo Tuo Bu Hua sat down slowly, her face still dark.
In the final analysis, Ming Dynasty would not admit that it really sent troops to plunder.
As this negotiation progresses, both sides have felt that the other side is tricky and cunning.
The reason why Tuotuo Buhua has been able to sit firmly in the throne for so many years under Ye Xian's covetation is not just based on the words "descendant of the Golden Family".
His anger just now was real, but more of it was to further gain a favorable position in the negotiations.
The so-called negotiation is nothing more than saying that you are right and the other party is unreasonable, so as to obtain the maximum benefit.
But when Wang Ao got involved, the matter turned into a confusing mess that couldn't be sorted out.
Therefore, at this point, the importance that both parties attach to each other has once again risen to a new level.
After sitting down again, the atmosphere in the big tent was still very tense.
Then Wang Wen opened his mouth and said.
"Khan, the Ming Dynasty and the Tatars have always been friendly and have not started a war for many years. Although the two armies are at war now, it should not bring harm to the people."
"Before I came here, I had agreed with Mr. Cao Yi, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Army, and prepared 700 carts of grain, 500 bolts of silk, 600 jins of tea, and 400 pieces of iron pots and ironware. I hope the Khan can
Accept it."
Tuotuo Buhua was stunned for a moment, you know the feelings, but now the two armies are at war?
You actually sent supplies to the enemy, and they were materials that were in urgent need on the grassland? Are you mentally ill?
But don’t give up the things that are delivered to your door for nothing, Tuotuo Buhua said with a smile on his face.
"If your envoy has this intention, I will naturally not refuse. I just don't know where these things are now? I will order someone to take them over."
Wang Wen still had a warm smile on his face and said.
"It's in Liaodong City. If the Khan doesn't mind it, you can go there in person, and General Cao will hand it over to the Khan."
Tuotuo Buhua's face looked a little ugly, and he said lazily: "It's just a small amount of supplies, but I want to go there in person. Is it necessary?"
Wang Wen asked in return: "Is it possible that Khan doesn't dare?"
