Zhu Qizhen let Qiqi Ke, Li Zhen, Fan Zhong and others see it, but there was no trace of emotion on their faces.
They have become accustomed to it since last year when 3,000 cavalry entered Mobei and today they defeated Wala head-on.
I am used to the strength of the Ming army, and I am used to treating my enemies like chickens and dogs, slaughtering them wantonly.
They are never afraid of leaving behind troubles, and they are never worried about someone seeking revenge. Just imagine, when you step on an ant to death, will you worry about being retaliated by the ant in the future?
It's a pity that the people here are so poor. The only thing of value is the land under their feet.
Whenever nomadic people conquer the Central Plains, they will go south to plunder and make a lot of money. Now that the Ming Dynasty's cavalry has leveled the grassland, should we imitate these people and rob the herdsmen of their cattle and sheep?
Forget it, those poor devils have absolutely nothing to gain from them, they might as well go home and sleep!
The emperor has issued an edict, instructing the court to vigorously support the migration of refugees. Perhaps in three to five years, the grassland will show a different scene.
After the war, Zhu Qizhen handed over all frontline affairs to Yu Qian, and he became the hands-off shopkeeper again.
The next night, Jingyuan and the commander of the Duoyan Guards, Al Qiman, came to see him.
Today, both armies are stationed on the south bank of the Onan River, only sixty miles apart.
When the Wala army was defeated, some of the defeated generals fled eastward and were caught by Jingyuan's men. Only then did he know that the emperor's side had already finished fighting.
However, the fight on his side was very tangled. Since the first battle, the old boy Tuotuo Buhua has been in escape mode, and now he has gone to the north of the Onan River.
If we pursue them further, we will reach the bitter cold land of the Far North. In order to escape for their lives, the Tatars will naturally choose the way to go. However, there is no need to starve and freeze with them. Such a deep front line and the supply line of food and grass in the rear
It's a big problem.
Jingyuan thought about it and decided to let the emperor make the decision!
Faced with this situation, Zhu Qizhen was also very annoyed, and the grandson Tuotuo Buhua was too cowardly.
Look at Wala Yexian. Even though he knew he couldn't beat him, he still dared to come to the decisive battle. You also boasted that you were orthodox in the Yuan Dynasty, but in the end, you could fight faster than a rabbit.
In the Chinese army's large tent, a map is spread out.
Everyone gathered around the map, and Zhu Qizhen asked: "Where did Tuotuo Buhua escape to?"
Jingyuan replied: "According to the report from the scouts, it is fifty miles north of the Onan River."
"How many troops does the opponent have now?"
"Back to the emperor, the initial strength of the Tatar tribe was 100,000. After being defeated by our army in the battle of Kaiyuan, after excluding the dead, wounded and those who fled, there were still 50,000. Tuotuo Buhua fled all the way, and a large number of soldiers fled along the way.
, now there are roughly 30,000."
Zhu Qizhen frowned and thought for a long time. Let's chase him. It's time-consuming, labor-intensive, and a lot of money and food. It's really not worth it.
However, if you don’t pursue it, Tatar will never be destroyed, and Beiyuan will still exist in name, and it will always be a hidden danger.
Unless they are stopped in the far north forever!
Zhu Qizhen pointed to the map and said: "Our location is the Onan River. Who, ah, ah... what is that?"
A’er Qiman hurriedly stepped forward: “I’m telling you, Your Majesty, that this minister’s name is A’er Qiman!”
"Oh, yes, have you ever been to the Onan River?"
"Although I am a Mongolian, I have never been to the Onan River."
"You're here today, how do you feel?"
Mongolia was originally just a name used by a tribe with Donghu as its origin. Later, it gradually absorbed and integrated the forest hunting and grassland nomadic tribes living in the Mobei region, and developed into the common name of these tribes.
The rise of this nation is inseparable from one person, Genghis Khan.
About two hundred years ago, Temujin ascended the throne at the Onon River and was named Genghis Khan. From then on, he began to conquer the east and west, establishing the unparalleled Mongol Empire.
Therefore, the Onan River has always been regarded as the birthplace of the Mongols, known as the mother river on the grasslands, and is a sacred place that all Mongolians yearn for.
A'er Qiman thought for a while and said: "I just feel that the sky is high and the sky is high, it's so refreshing!"
Zhu Qizhen asked again: "Is your ancestor Genghis Khan?"
A'erqiman replied: "The ancestor of Weichen is the Jilmot family of Wulianghai, a descendant of Genghis Khan's general Zhelmi."
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "Zhelemei also originated from the Onan River. So, your ancestors walked out of the Onan River, right?"
Ah'er Qiman nodded repeatedly, but his face was very confused. Why did the emperor suddenly discuss the origin of the family with him?
Zhu Qizhen seemed to see the doubt on his face, and continued: "Then why did you Duoyan Sanwei come to Daning and don't want the land of your ancestors?"
"This..."
Ah'er Qiman is really helpless, I think so too, but the Tatar tribe is occupying it, should I grab it, I can't beat it!
And having said that, Daning is also pretty good here. The land is fertile. Although the Mongolians are not very good at farming, the grass grows well and the grazing yield is also good.
More importantly, Daning and Daming border towns are close to each other. It is very convenient to open a mutual market and exchange some supplies.
"In my opinion, you should return Daning to the imperial court!"
"Ah?"
A'er Qiman was shocked and angry. I have already humbled myself, but you still want to go even further and ask us to hand over the land. Isn't this depriving people of their livelihood?
Brother, I am from your group!
I am a meritorious minister, how could you do this?
Let us hand over the land. Will the people of Duoyan Sanwei go drink the northwest wind from now on?
An idiom suddenly appeared in A'er Qiman's mind, "Settling accounts after the fall!"
Over the years, the three guards of Duoyan have been at both ends of the spectrum, and they have always acted according to the prevailing circumstances, causing many secret and stumbling blocks for Da Ming.
In this decisive battle on the grassland, Oara was completely gone, the Tatars fled without a trace, and Beiyuan no longer existed.
Al Qiman secretly rejoiced more than once, thanks to the fact that the team chose the right side this time. Otherwise, with the Ming army's current firepower, it would be easy to destroy the three Duoyan guards.
The three guards of Jianzhou are a living example. Because they neglected the imperial court's decree and failed to prepare food and grass in time, they were raided by the Ming army and their clan was directly exterminated.
Therefore, when he heard the emperor's request for the three guards of Duoyan to be returned to Daning, he immediately panicked and didn't know what to do.
Now it’s time to settle accounts, what should I do?
Rebellion?
Can't beat it, really can't beat it...
Seeing this, Zhu Qizhen chuckled and said, "Don't be nervous, what I told you is a good thing."
"A good thing?" A'er Qiman said in confusion, "This humble minister is stupid, please, Your Majesty... make it clear!"
Zhu Qizhen clicked on the location of Daning on the map and said, "Have the three guards of Duoyan been stationed in a small place like Daning over the years? Are you aggrieved?"