Feng Ziying did not realize that his meeting with Zai Sai had become the focus of countless people's attention. He was still preparing for the meeting with Zai Sai step by step.
After the Chahars and Waikakars teamed up to achieve brilliant results in the northern part of Shuntian Prefecture, the entire capital city fell into chaos, and the historic defeat the Beijing camp suffered at the Santun camp was even more aggravated.
The officials and people in the capital were frightened and worried.
They were worried that once the Inner Khalkha and Horqin coalition forces also joined the battle and launched an offensive from Zunhua and Fengrun to the east of Shuntianfu, there would not be many mobile forces in the Gyeonggi area that could stop the Inner Khalkha and Horqin coalition forces' attack. Datong and Xuanfu
It will take time to mobilize the troops, and during this period, the Inner Khalkha and Horqin coalition forces may even directly penetrate the Jizhou, Sanhe, Xianghe, and Baodi lines and cut off the canal to the west.
Since the Jizhen soldiers had mobilized their main force to the north, except for the 20,000 troops stationed in Zunhua, there were only two battalions of 6,000 troops in Fengrun. And after learning that the Santun camp and the Beijing camp suffered a tragic defeat, they quickly sent troops to
They retreated westward to Yutian, and later even retreated directly across the Baoqiu River, setting up defense lines at Baodi and Xianghe.
This also means that the Ministry of War has almost completely abandoned Yutian and Fengrun, and the news from Ji Zhen is that the Zunhua Division is also preparing to retreat to Jizhou, which means that it is worried that the Neikalkha and Horqin coalition forces will take advantage of this opportunity to retreat from Jizhou.
Breakthrough between Zunhua and Yutian, using its powerful cavalry mobility to implement breakthroughs.
Ji Zhen's retreat directly led to the turmoil in the vast area of Fengrun, Yutian and even Liangchengsuo further south. Everyone was rumoring that the Inner Khalkha and Horqin coalition forces would march westward to Shuntian Prefecture. This made these counties
The people began to escape to the west, and the incoming refugees blocked the entire canal. If the Inner Khalkha people really took advantage of the situation and made a sudden advance, Feng Ziying felt that something big would really happen.
This situation undoubtedly increased the pressure on Feng Ziying and Zaisai to negotiate.
The boycott meeting was held in Hazel Town.
This place is not far from Santunying, not close to Qian'an and Lulong, and is close to Fengrun County. The location is moderate, so we finally decided to go here.
Everyone in Hazel Town had already fled. This was due to the previous order issued by Yongping Mansion to fortify the walls and clear the country, and also because after the battle of Santun Camp, the troops of the Beijing camp were defeated and fled in all directions, completely scaring away some people who were unwilling to leave.
Already.
So when Feng Ziying brought the armored cavalry of Bushiya Mara and Delgrad, plus Hou Chengzu's 500 sailors near Hazel Town, Zaisai's Nekalkha light cavalry also arrived.
Scouts from both sides have already been sent out to ensure that neither side has the intention of destroying and capturing the other. In this way, troops are stationed at both ends of Hazel Town, and then the scouts supervise each other.
Finally entered the meeting place - a teahouse at the intersection of Hazel Town.
The guards and scouts on both sides checked the surroundings, and even the fine cavalry and Bushiya Mara led by Mang Gu Da, Bi Lingtu, the armored cavalry and sailors led by Hou Chengzu and others also stayed on the outside.
Although you can see the open and unobstructed teahouse on the second floor below, the surrounding area is too empty, there is no commanding height, and it is covered by window lattice and door frame, so it is difficult to assassinate with muskets and crossbows.
Feng Ziying and Zai Sai arrived almost at the same time. They dismounted at the crossroads under the teahouse, looked at each other from a distance, and then approached each other with others.
Bu Xiyamala and Hou Chengzu followed Feng Ziying, while Zai Sai took Mang Guda, Bi Lingtu and the three people he killed.
Seeing Busia Mara following the scary young Han youth, Zaisai was also a little surprised and touched. It seemed that Jianzhou Jurchen put too much pressure on Ye Hebu and forced Ye Hebu and Dazhou to leave.
He was so close that he was willing to become a vassal of Zhou Dynasty.
But is this choice wrong? Zasai is not sure.
Just like when I came to meet with Feng Ziying, there were also strong objections among the five inner kalkhas.
Except for the support of Zhuoliketuhunbatulu, the other three tribes almost all disagreed, especially when the Chahar people and the Transkalkha coalition achieved a great victory in Suncheon Prefecture and were gaining momentum in the northern part of the capital.
When Lindan Batur learned that his side had won a great victory in the Santun camp and defeated the 80,000-strong army in the Beijing camp in one fell swoop, he also specially sent people to send congratulatory gifts to express his congratulations.
Of course, invitations and instructions followed. It was hoped that the Allied Forces of Inner Khalkha and Horqin could take advantage of the situation to attack Zunhua, Fengrun, and Yutian, and advance westward. Eventually, the three parties could join forces in Tongzhou.
Among the five Inner Khalkha tribes, there are still some doubts about advancing westward to Tongzhou. After all, the distance is not close, and the entire eastern Shuntian Prefecture needs to be penetrated. Besides, the main force of the Ji Zhen Army is in the north, but the farther west it advances, the more difficult it is to advance westward.
The deeper you go deep behind enemy lines, the harder it will be to escape if something unexpected happens.
At this point, Zhuoli Ketuhun Batur and Bayan Dar Ildun had the same views. They believed that it was too dangerous. Even if they really wanted to carry out Lindan Batur's order, they would only reach Yutian at most and take the money.
Xiayutian and Fengrun counties are the limit.
As for Zunhua, neither Zhuoliketuhunbatulu nor Bayandar Yilden are willing to touch it. It is a place where the Jizhen Army is stationed with heavy troops. Zunhua City is even taller and thicker than Qian'an City, so it cannot be done.
It would be like the Battle of Qian'an City, which was a bloody battle. Now that the Inner Khalkha people have obtained enough benefits, they should consider how to preserve their strength and return the benefits to the grassland.
First priority.
The attitude of other departments is more inclined to implement Lin Dan Batur's order. At least they should attack Baodi and Xianghe before observing the situation. Moreover, Baodi and Xianghe are far richer than Yutian and Fengrun.
Especially the Horqin people were even more obsessed with drinking from the Ma Canal, which even Zasai looked down upon.
Fortunately, after experiencing this battle, Zaisai has established enough prestige among the five tribes of Inner Khalkha, and with the firm support of Zhuoli Ketuhunbatulu, several other tribes, including the Horqin people, have also
No one dared to go against Zai Sai's decision, and their objections were all objections. When Zai Sai decided to break up with Feng Ziying, several others also waited for the outcome of the meeting with interest.
People on both sides of Feng Ziying and Zai Sai stood still under the teahouse, both sides looking at each other.
Bushiyamala knew both parties, but at this time she did not introduce them immediately, but let them look at each other and consider each other.
In the end, Feng Ziying smiled calmly, stepped forward and saluted with his fists in his hands, "This is Zai Sai, the leader of the Hongji tribe? I've heard about his name for a long time. I am Feng Keng, a co-president of the Yongping Prefecture of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"I am Zai Sai, a famous name written by Xiao Feng. I have admired Zai Sai for a long time. I am very lucky to meet you today."
Unexpectedly, Zai Sai could speak Chinese so fluently and could actually speak a few polite and polite words. Feng Ziying was also quite surprised, and her impression of Zai Sai was much better.
In Feng Ziying's view, a leader of the Inner Kalkha who is willing to learn Chinese and Han civilization at least has enough vision and mind to realize that if his tribe wants to develop and grow, it cannot rest on its laurels. Such a person is worthy of Feng Ziying's friendship.
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Seeing the look of surprise in Feng Ziying's eyes, Zaisai was also quite proud. In fact, although he spoke Chinese fairly fluently, it was a bit difficult to express himself with some polite words and language. However,
He went to learn a few words specifically, and now it seems that the other party was really surprised.
“False fame is nothing, it makes Mr. Zaisai laugh.” Feng Ziying smiled slightly, stretched out her hand to make a gesture of invitation, “Please, Mr. Zaisai!”
"Feng Jun, please." Zaisai also made the same gesture, which made him sigh in relief. Finally, this meeting was over. This was all he could learn in a short period of time. No more.
It's about to be revealed.
Since the other party was so forthright, Feng Ziying naturally became more magnanimous and simply extended his hand. Zaisai was stunned for a moment until Feng Ziying stretched out his arm. The two of them held hands and went upstairs together with loud laughter.
There is only one tea table in the teahouse, and there are no other people around. Fortunately, water jars and teapots are ready for boiling water temporarily.
Among the few people who went upstairs, everyone put the weapons they carried, including swords, short crossbows, self-fired muskets and other items downstairs, and gave them to their respective followers to take them to a stone's throw away for safekeeping.
There were only two chairs beside the tea table. As the host, Hou Chengzu had no choice but to boil the water himself. Busia Mara stood two steps behind Feng Ziying. She was also taller than Lingtu and Lingtu.
Zai Sanri also stood behind Zai Sai.
At this time, Feng Ziying had time to carefully look at this newly emerged leader among the five inner Khalkha tribes.
About thirty years old, he has the face of a typical Mongolian man, with pointed eagle eyes, two beards above his thin lips, slightly high cheekbones, and slightly dark and rough skin, showing that he has been able to achieve his current achievements after a long period of hard work.
Similarly, Zaisai is also observing this very famous young man.
His status as the only son of Governor Ji Liao is already very prominent, but this is not the most famous aspect of him. Xiao Feng Xiuzhan's reputation is even greater.
Zaisai also carefully understood the meaning behind the compilation of the Great Zhou Hanlin Academy, which meant that the other party was the most prestigious group of scholars in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and unlike on the grassland, those who held the core power in the Great Zhou imperial court were not
A military commander, but a civil servant.
Being a scholar is the minimum requirement to become a civil servant, and passing the Jinshi examination is the dream of all scholars. Once you pass the Jinshi examination, you can become a farmer in the morning, ascend to the emperor's hall in the evening, and leap into a dragon.
But even if you become a Jinshi, only a handful of people in the Jinshi group are qualified to enter the Hanlin Academy. It can be said that after entering the Hanlin Academy, you have the threshold to enter the pinnacle of civil power in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Qualified to become a member of the Cabinet Laozhong, a group that could share power with the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty.