In the early winter of Yinma River, when the weather is good, the sun is shining brightly and the sky is clear. When the weather is bad, the wind is cold and the wind is full of sand. [] There is no pop-up window qi
The first snow of early winter has just fallen today. The snow is shallow and thin, and most of it will have melted before evening. The grassland is patchy in the east and west, with patches of white snow remaining, like hard-scarred heads.
It would be good to wait for the real heavy snow to fall and cover the entire grassland, with snow covering thousands of miles.
However, the northern scenery of dancing silver snakes and wax elephants in the snow is by no means a pleasure for those who come to the grassland. If such heavy snow falls, it will certainly be a happy event for the people who mainly focus on farming.
But it is a big trouble for people who are mainly nomadic. It is always cold after snow. Although a large amount of forage is stored, keeping livestock warm is also a big problem.
This is the headquarters of the Alutai tribe, very close to the territories of Kaiyuan, Liaodong and Wuliangha Sanwei.
At the end of winter, the nomadic tribes would choose a place to settle down and wait for the spring to bloom before nomadic. Therefore, in the past, the Tatar settlement camp would never have been so close to Liaodong. However, now the Tatars have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and are in close contact with Liaodong.
The relationship between the two countries has become increasingly close, and there is no fear of war between the two sides, so these worries have disappeared.
Tonight is very quiet and a bit warm. When the snow first falls, the air is always warm, and you won't feel the chill until the next day.
The wind is not strong tonight, and there are only a few stars under the black sky. The night sky must be filled with dark clouds, and a bigger snow is brewing.
The pasture is also quiet, with the herders hiding in their tents. Occasionally, the braying of cattle and sheep and the long neighing of horses can be heard.
The tent in Arutai was as warm as spring, and a dinner party was being held.
Instruments such as the Morin Fhuur and the Kokuer play cheerful tunes with distinct rhythms and vivid music.
Four girls, wearing bright Mongolian robes, are performing chopstick dance in the center of the big tent. Each girl holds a chopstick in each hand and dances to the music. Sometimes they cross their hands to hit the chopsticks, sometimes they hit them playfully.
When the shoulders and hands are crossed in front of the abdomen and hitting the chopsticks, it gives a pleasant visual feeling, especially for men.
They danced fast, with their long braids flying and vigorous. When the rhythm of the music became both relaxed and fast, a pair of chopsticks flew down and struck bright nodes everywhere, pushing the performance to a climax.
, the bosses cheered one after another, holding up large bowls to drink, or using knives to cut off large pieces of beef, mutton, blood sausage, etc., stuffing them into their mouths and chewing them.
Grand Master Arutai sat at the head, completely different from the cheerful expressions of the leaders. Even when he was smiling, his eyes were clear and cold. He is now the King of Hening, the Tatar Emperor, who was granted the title of King Hening by the Ming Dynasty.
The real leader. Although Tatar's strength is now much weaker than before, he has stepped from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, and no longer has to hide in the shadow of the Khan to give orders. This kind of glory and satisfaction is unprecedented.
In order to resist the pressure from Oara, Arutai has frequently paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty in the past two years, and behaved very docilely. Taking advantage of his status as the Ming Dynasty imperial enfeoffment and King Ning, and a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, Arutai, together with the three guards of Liaodong and Ulliangha
Economic exchanges have been strengthened. Like this winter, in addition to ordering all tribes to prepare sufficient forage, winter clothes, and sleeping tents in advance, he also purchased a batch of rice grains from Liaodong to prepare for emergencies.
Now that he has sufficient military strength, he is confident that he will regain his strength within a few years and compete with Wala again.
However, during his interactions with Liaodong, he also discovered that the Wuliangha Sanwei had deteriorated. The Wuliangha Sanwei who once made a living as nomads, were brave and good at fighting, and were good at riding and shooting, are now interested in a more stable occupation such as farming.
They were also keen on doing business and doing business. A large number of Han immigrants appeared in the territory of the three tribes of Wuliangha. Because of the many benefits and wealth they brought, they were treated as guests by the three tribes of Wuliangha.
Arutai is quite vigilant about this. The Han people have more advanced production methods and are even more masters in business and trade. If they let go of their own tribe, his tribe will soon be attracted, imitate, and assimilate.
In just a few years, the men and women of Wuliangha Sanwei are already proud to wear Hanfu, speak Chinese, and invite Han people to teach their children how to read and read Chinese characters.
Arutai did not want such a situation to occur, so although he vigorously developed border trade relations with Liaodong, he strictly set up a few trading places, and he definitely did not dare to let himself go unsuspectingly like Wu Liangha Sanwei.
's territory.
Internally, there are still voices against him, but in view of his excellent leadership skills and his combination of soft and hard tactics, fewer and fewer tribal leaders dare to oppose him. Even if some tribal leaders are not convinced by him, they will not follow him.
He plays devil's advocate and fights against the enemy.
"Give me some more time..."
Arutai took a sip of strong wine and squinted his eyes and thought: "In two years, I can integrate the entire Tatars and make everyone work as one. In five years, my cattle, sheep, horses, and wealth will be
It can restore the strength of the heyday. I have to continue to find ways to instigate the Ming Dynasty to conquer Oara and use the opportunity to increase my power. If I can unify the entire prairie, in twenty years, I will have the strength to annex Liaodong. In thirty to forty years
At this time, we will be able to launch a real challenge to the Ming Dynasty!"
Arutai squinted his eyes and glanced at his stepson Shi Nierqian. Shi Nierqian was holding a big wooden bowl and drinking boldly with other leaders. He put down the wine bowl, took another Huo Busi, and pulled it.
The strings of the piano sang loudly.
Arutai smiled slightly, stroking his beard and thought: "These big things may not all be completed by my hands, but when I pave the way, my stepson will naturally complete it. By then, he will be Kublai Khan, and I,
Will become Gengus Khan!"
At this moment, the thick felt curtain was suddenly pushed open, and a man wearing a khaki, fat Mongolian robe walked in quickly. The girls who had just finished dancing and were about to retreat quickly moved to the left and right, and the big man quickly
He stepped forward at an extremely fast speed, with the flames burning on both sides floating toward the direction in which he was speeding.
"Your Majesty! Don't beg and come back. Wulantuya, don't beg and come back!"
The guard put his hand on his chest and saluted Arutai with an excited expression.
Ulantuya is the most beautiful girl in the Tatar grassland. She is admired by many men. This guard is too far away from her status, or she only admires her from a distance and has a secret love. However, the girl with a heart like a goddess returned to the tribe.
, that kind of heartfelt joy still made him ecstatic.
"What?"
Alutai, who had always been calm and composed, stood up suddenly and said with surprise and joy: "What did you say? My Ulantuya...is back?"
When Alutai decided to give up his revenge for killing his son and not to kill Xia Xun, but to instigate relations between the Han Dynasty in Liaodong and the Jurchen tribes, Xiaoying refused to obey and insisted on revenge on the 1st.
Due to her father's hatred, since Arutai could not stop her, it would be tantamount to abandoning her. If his plan succeeds, Sakura will probably die in Liaodong. In the face of great cause and personal love, Arutai finally chose the former.
After the defeat of Liaodong, there were various opinions about the news about Liaodong. Some said that a Tatar female spy disguised as the maid of the Governor-General failed to assassinate the Governor and was tortured to death. Another source said that the Governor-General was merciful and pardoned.
He killed the female assassin and drove her out of Liaodong. Some people also said that the maid had her hamstring broken and was sent to a brothel... There were different opinions, but none of them were accurate. Arutai called in to inquire about it, and always found out
There was no accurate news about her, so I just thought she was dead and gave up the idea. Unexpectedly, she was still alive. For a moment, Arutai was surprised and happy, and said quickly: "Where is she? Bring her to see me quickly!"
"
As soon as he finished speaking, a girl dressed in men's clothing rushed in with a few guards surrounding her. She had taken off her scarf and hat, and had a big black and shiny braid hanging from her shoulders. She was rosy and had bright eyes and white teeth. She was not Ulan.
Tuya.
Many of the leaders present also recognized her, and when they saw Sakura appearing, they burst out in surprise.
Arutai was both excited and happy. He walked out of a few cases, opened his arms and said excitedly: "My Ulantuya, you are finally back!"
At first sight of Arutai's true feelings, Sakura felt very complicated, but when she thought about how he designed her marriage to his son in order to consolidate his status, and how he sacrificed himself without mercy for his great cause, her heart calmed down again, and she hurried away for a few seconds.
He stepped forward and said anxiously to Arutai: "Qian Dad, prepare quickly, Wala is going to send troops to attack us!"
"What?"
Arutai was shocked. He was a mature politician after all. As soon as he heard the news, his feelings for Yaolun were immediately forgotten. Arutai clapped his hands twice and said in a deep voice: "The banquet is over.
Everyone, retreat!"
The leaders were astonished after hearing what Xiaoying said. When they heard Alutai's instructions, they had to retreat one after another. The tent was empty. Alutai hurriedly grabbed Xiaoying and asked: "Tuya, have you been here these past few years?"
Where? Why do you mean that Wala wants to send troops to attack me?"
Xiaoying had already thought of a story when she arrived, saying that her assassination attempt failed, but she was released by Xia Xun. At that time, she was angry that her adoptive father ignored her father's hatred and her life and death, and did not want to return to Tatar, so she rode alone.
Ma wandered in the grassland, and later moved to Ximengu, where she was taken in by her distant relative Huahatun, and she has been staying in Oara for the past few years.
Not long ago, the great Khan Tutuobuhua convened the Great Khan's Revolution. Both Hashiha and Mahamu were assassinated, and even Tuohuan died. The tribes of Oara were extremely angry and decided to send troops to attack the Tatars. Although Xiaoying placed her trust in
Yu Oara, after all, was a Tatar. Although she was not resentful of her adoptive father's cruelty, at this critical moment of life and death, all the grievances and grudges could not cover up her feelings for so many years. How could she bear the massacre of her tribe by Oara? So she took the opportunity to escape.
, came to report the news.
Arutai was shocked by the series of news. He did not expect that so many things had happened recently. Wala came to attack, which was certainly an emergency for him at the moment, but the two of them, Mahamu and Hashiha,
The assassination of a powerful enemy is a great good thing in the long run.
He has no doubts about Sakura, because he can find out what Sakura said by just asking around. Sakura warned him that he could be on guard in advance. If Wala doesn't come, then the news is not true.
, if Wala really sent troops, he would have known the news and made preparations early, which would be beneficial without any harm, so he believed in it without a doubt.
Arutai said apologetically: "Tuya, my adoptive father has to think about the future of the clan. In the face of righteousness, he has to give up his family ties. It is my adoptive father who can't help you. Now, if you can come to report to your adoptive father, it will not be in vain."
I love you so much. Now, my adoptive father is King Hening, who has sole control of Tatar. When you come back, you will be my Tatar princess from now on. My adoptive father will never wrong you again!"
The two talked for a long time, and Arutai asked him to take Xiao Ying down to rest. He meditated alone in the tent for a long time, and then said in a deep voice: "Come on, summon the leaders of each department quickly to discuss matters in the tent!"