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Chapter 1176 Suffering
Emperor Chongzhen had just arrived in Yangzhou at this time, and he received a report from Yang Sichang, the governor of Baotou. Therefore, he was very sorry to inform Concubine Tian Gui, sorry, this trip to visit relatives in Yangzhou will be cancelled, and he must rush to the capital immediately to deal with urgent matters.

After hearing this, Concubine Tian Gui not only was not unhappy at all, on the contrary, she very much agreed that Emperor Chongzhen should put state affairs first, and only asked that she must accompany her back to Yangzhou next time.

Emperor Chongzhen naturally agreed without thinking about it.At this time, his thoughts were all in the north.

Since the recovery of Liaodong and the destruction of the Qing Dynasty, the north of the Ming Dynasty has no enemies.The focus of Ming Dynasty actually shifted to the national policy of feudal overseas feudal kings, and the focus was on Nanyang.

As far as the current situation is concerned, Annan, Nanzhang, Angkor, and even the Mughal Dynasty have wars, and a little further away, Luzon has also been defeated. The next big battle is between Nanyang and Western colonists war.

However, these southern wars were dominated by the southern army.In this era, if the northern army was transferred to the Nanyang side, not to mention fighting the enemy, the non-combat reduction of personnel due to acclimatization was not something Daming could afford.

That is to say, the army that the Ming Dynasty focused on building before, that is, the army in the nine border towns, basically became a decoration and was left there idle.This is not in the national interest of Ming Dynasty.If the army does not fight, even if there is regular training, its combat effectiveness will decline.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen has always wanted to find work for the northern army, so he also deliberately planted the foreshadowing of Oirat Mongolia.Unexpectedly, there will be a return so soon.If you don't take advantage of this opportunity to let the northern army move, you will lose so much military pay.

However, once the northern army goes to battle on a large scale, it will not only consume the military salary.Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen must first calculate the costs and benefits of this battle, and see how to maximize the benefits.

In the chat group, Emperor Chongzhen ordered Yang Sichang decisively: "Oirat Mongolia is my vassal. Now that I am in danger, I will never ignore it. Please send someone to contact Eqier Tuhan and tell him that Daming will immediately rectify the situation. Prepare the army and rescue Oirat. It’s just that the army is going out, and the army needs money and food, and he needs to persist for a while, waiting for the arrival of the Ming army!”

Yang Sichang couldn't help being overjoyed when he got this decree, he finally had a chance to gain military merit.I don't believe it, this time I send troops to the west, and I will not be the governor of Baotou!

At this moment, Emperor Chongzhen added: "Eqiertu Khan is seriously injured, so he can come to Daming quickly. I will send the best imperial doctor to the grassland to treat his injury."

After giving these instructions, he immediately notified the governor-general of the important town on the nine borders to count the available troops, horses, money and food, and at the same time notified Wen Tiren, the chief assistant of the cabinet, to ask him to also count the money and food of the court. He must know that with the current power of the court, How much war can support Ming Dynasty launch in the north.

Although there is no accurate data at this time, Emperor Chongzhen actually has something in mind.In the past few years, the Great Ming Kaihai was presided over by Sun Chuanting, the cold-faced hell king, and the tax money collected was equal to the previous total revenue of the treasury, or even more.

The wars launched in the south mostly used the money and food of the vassal princes of various places, and the content paid by the court was not much.However, the benefits are numerous.Not only did a large number of grain fields occupied by the vassal kings become tax fields after the auction without affecting the ancestral system, but more importantly, the new vassal kings built new buildings, which diverted a large number of victims and refugees, and relieved the pressure on the internal affairs of the Ming Dynasty. pressure.

In the original history, the civil unrest that finally crushed the Ming Dynasty, since the Shaanxi bandits were suppressed and the vassal king feudalism started, there has been no climate at all, which has greatly eased the finances of the Ming Dynasty and saved the livelihood of the people in various parts of the Ming Dynasty from being destroyed. .

In addition, there is another invisible benefit, that is, the new vassal state has greatly promoted the circulation of goods.The silver taels hidden in the cellars of the Ming Dynasty were also mobilized to participate in commodity production, circulation, and the construction of the vassal state.The benefits brought by this economic activity are not obvious in the short term, but for the later Emperor Chongzhen, he is convinced that as time goes by, it will definitely drive the economic take-off of Ming Dynasty.

With all these benefits, Emperor Chongzhen had reason to believe that if he wanted to fight in the north, he should not be short of money, but food was a problem.For this reason, he also focused on asking his courtiers, such as the naturalized governor Hong Chengchou and the official minister Xu Guangqi, about the promotion of high-yield crops in recent years.The specific data must be obtained before he holds the imperial meeting in the capital.

Not to mention that Emperor Chongzhen rushed to the capital in a hurry, but that in Baotou, after Yang Sichang got the emperor's will, he immediately invited the Oirat Mongolian envoy who went back to rest to convey the meaning of Emperor Ming.

When the Oirat Mongolian envoy heard this, he burst into tears of joy.You must know that Oirat Mongolia is facing the crisis of national subjugation and extinction at this time, and the helping hand extended by Daming at this time is more precious than any other time.

At this time, the Oirat Mongolian envoy was very grateful to Gush Khan. It was precisely because Gush Khan had the foresight to overcome all opinions and made friends with Ming who had no contact with him at that time. As a result, at this critical moment, he got the most precious help.

In this way, I believe that with the dispatch of troops from Ming Dynasty and the return aid of Gushi Khan, Oirat Mongolia will definitely be able to tide over the difficulties this time!
Thinking of this, the Oirat Mongolian envoy was very excited, and also wanted his people to know the good news in time.With the help of Yang Sichang, he sent his followers to lead the envoys and guards sent by Yang Sichang, and rushed back to report the letter day and night.

Watching the messenger team go away, although the Oirat Mongolian envoy was unable to go back to see Da Khan due to physical reasons, he could imagine how excited Da Khan would be when he heard the good news.

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Tianshan Mountain is one of the seven largest mountain systems in the world. It is located in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent, with a total length of about 2500 kilometers, an average width of 250-350 kilometers from north to south, and a maximum width of more than 800 kilometers. It is the largest independent latitudinal mountain system in the world. It is also the mountain system farthest from the ocean in the world and the largest mountain system in the world's arid regions.

On the Tianshan Mountains, there is snow all the year round, no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter.The fresh water formed by the melting of snow has nourished everything around the Tianshan Mountains, including the surrounding Oirat Mongolia.

At this time, Oirat Mongolia encountered a catastrophe, and many people from various tribes in Oirat Mongolia hid in the Tianshan Mountains and escaped the catastrophe.Among them are some leaders of the Heshuo Special Department, including their Khan Oqiertu.

They really did not expect that they would encounter such a catastrophe.All of a sudden, panic is unavoidable.

Oziltu Khan has been the Khan King for more than a year, and he has naturally experienced it.Seeing this situation, although he was also terrified in his heart, he didn't show it on the surface.Every time he wakes up from a coma, he comforts his people.

"Our Oirat Mongols have never encountered catastrophes. We were defeated by Khalkha Mongols before, but in the end, didn't we beat them back as well!"

"Don't worry, Ben Khan has sent envoys to both Uncle Khan and Daming for help. I believe that reinforcements will arrive soon."

"You have to have confidence. Even if Daming is too far away to send troops, but Uncle Khan, whose blood is thicker than water, will definitely lead his troops back to rescue."

"Uncle Khan took away the elite of our Oirat Mongolia, and Uncle Khan is invincible, everyone just wait patiently, we will definitely have the day of revenge!"

"..."

Every time, after Oziertu Khan woke up from the coma, he continued to comfort his clansmen, which reassured his clansmen a lot.Because, they felt, Oziltu Khan was right!

Slowly, people from several other tribes in Oirat Mongolia also found them, and the news was gathered to Oqiertu.

In Oirat Mongolia, the Heshuote and Zhungeer tribes are the strongest.Therefore, this time when they encountered a surprise attack, these two tribes suffered the biggest blow.Among them, the Jungar tribe is located in the westernmost part and borders Tsarist Russia. For the Oirat Mongols, those Tsarist Russians were really exterminated.The Zhungeer tribe also suffered the heaviest losses. The patriarchs and leaders were almost wiped out. Only a small number of herdsmen who did not gather for the winter escaped.

The situation is very pessimistic. Every time a new tribe arrives, the news it brings back will definitely lower everyone's morale.

Under such circumstances, Oziltu, who was a great Khan, had to repeat his words again to encourage his people not to give up hope, wait for reinforcements, make a comeback, and take revenge.

And his own condition is also good and bad, and he often falls into a coma.

Every time Oziltu woke up, he would ask the people around him.

"Any news about Uncle Khan? Any news from Daming?"

"How are Tsarist Russia and the Khalkhas doing now, are they gone?"

"How many of our clansmen were killed, and how many of our clansmen fled back?"

"..."

Faced with one problem after another, Oziltu rarely hears good news.

"Reporting to Da Khan, there is no news from Gushi Khan, and there is no news from Daming either. Don't worry, Da Khan, they will definitely come, but it's too far away and it will take time."

"Tsarist Russia and Khalkha seem determined to exterminate us this time. The tribes of Khalkha snatched away our cattle and sheep, women and children below the shaft of the cart, and killed everyone else. Tsarist Russia is still inhumane, not only taking cattle and sheep, but also killing women and children, even babies."

"Now it's just some tribesmen who have fled back one after another. Some people from the Duerbert tribe and the Torghut tribe have fled back, but their tribes have also lost a lot."

"..."

After hearing this, Oziltu didn't ask any more questions, because he knew that the situation was very bad, and if he asked too many questions, he would only get more bad news, which would affect the morale of the tribe even more.

So, in the end, after Oziltu woke up, he started to patrol his clansmen with strength.

He couldn't even stand still, and needed the support of his personal guards to barely patrol around.

In this canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, Oqiertu can be seen everywhere.

Check the injuries of the injured tribal fighters, comfort them, and even squeeze out the wound medicine they used to give the injured tribal fighters.Although the tribal fighters would not accept these wound medicines in the end, Oziltu's kindness won their loyalty.

Fleeing into this temporary sanctuary in a hurry, Oziltu tried to distribute as much food as possible to those clansmen who were short of food and clothing.He also tried his best to comfort those whose relatives were seriously injured or whose whereabouts were unknown.

His every move warmed up the entire canyon.These Oirat Mongolian survivors are very grateful, and they also feel sorry for Khan, and let him go to recuperate and stop working so hard.

However, Oziltu refused, and he said to the person who advised him: "I am the Great Khan, and it is my responsibility that the tribe suddenly suffered such a surprise attack and suffered heavy losses. How can I rest in peace in this situation? I I once swore that I would lead Oirat Mongolia to glory. I will always remember this oath. Don’t worry, as long as I have breath, I will work hard for it. This setback is the test that Changshengtian gave us Oirat Mongolia. As long as we can hold on, when my uncle Khan returns with his troops, it will be the day of our counterattack, I swear here, I will make those ferocious hungry wolves pay their due price!"

At this time, Oziltu was very stubborn. Sometimes, when he was patrolling, his injuries relapsed and he passed out. However, after he woke up, he continued to patrol and encouraged the tribe.

Needless to say, slowly, the canyon was no longer shrouded in a sad atmosphere.Many people became stronger, just like wolves, just licking their wounds, waiting for their wolf king to take them out for revenge.

Time passed slowly, and more and more clansmen gathered, and the clansmen hiding in several other canyons also got in touch with this side.Everyone is waiting, waiting for the reinforcements to arrive, to fight out of the canyon, out of Tianshan Mountain, and revenge!

Either Oziertu was young, or Oziertu was strong enough, the number of times of his coma finally gradually decreased, and his spirit was getting better day by day.Although the injury was not completely healed, he could see signs of improvement.This makes the people of Oirat Mongolia very excited. They believe that under the leadership of Oqiertu, they will surely win again and again like last year.

On this day, Oqiertu was on patrol, and suddenly, the lookout post reported that there was a fast horse coming here.It looked like the messenger had returned.

Hearing this, everyone was excited, and Oziltu was even more excited.He has been holding back for a long time, and this time the shame is finally coming to revenge.He couldn't even wait a little longer, so he went to the mouth of the canyon.And the lookout post also conveyed news from time to time.

"No enemy found, everything is safe!"

"It is confirmed that the messenger has returned."

"See clearly, it's the messenger going to Gushi Khan to ask for help!"

"..."

The news again and again is exciting.After so many days, Oqiertu had a rare smile on his face. He clenched his fists and said to the people around him: "After all, blood is thicker than water. My uncle Khan sent someone back immediately when he heard the news."

"Pass down the order and let all the clansmen get ready, see how Uncle Khan needs our side to cooperate, we will cooperate as much as possible, kill all the Khalkhas, kill all the Tsarist Russian devils!"

"..."

The most exciting moment is finally coming.

When Oziertu led the people to the valley entrance, they had already seen that the sentinel from the valley came hurriedly with several people.At this time, he could already see clearly that the person accompanied by the sentinel was the messenger he sent to ask for help from Shuhan.

However, when they saw the messenger's expression clearly, everyone's hearts sank.Because, the messenger's expression was very dignified, even sad and indignant.

Oziltu's heart also sank. At this moment, he immediately thought a lot.

Could it be that he couldn't find Uncle Khan and returned in vain?

Or, could it be that Uncle Khan was unfavorable in his mission and suffered heavy losses and was unable to return to help?
Or, you are fighting the enemy and can't get out, right?
……

In just a short moment, Oziltu thought a lot.

And the messenger who came in a hurry naturally saw that the Khan was waiting for him.He naturally knew in his heart what the Great Khan longed for, and he couldn't help feeling even more sad and indignant.

Quickly walking in front of Da Khan, he knelt down on the ground, slammed his head on the grass, and complained with great grief and indignation: "Khan, the villain is incompetent, and he couldn't ask for reinforcements..."

"What?" Hearing this, many people confirmed their guesses, but they still made shocking voices.In their hearts, they do not want to hear such news.

Oqiertu's body also shook. After all, Gushi Khan's reinforcements were his greatest expectation and his greatest reliance.

Without waiting for the envoy to finish speaking, he immediately asked with a serious face: "What's the matter? Didn't I find my Uncle Khan? Or, did Uncle Khan lose the battle? It can't be that Uncle Khan's entire army was wiped out, right? Or... ..."

Hearing his guess, the messenger suddenly raised his head, interrupted Ozirtu's words a little rudely, and almost roared with anger, "Khan, neither!"

His response made Oziertu stunned, and the others immediately fell silent. They all looked at him with a slight shock on their faces. I don't know why the messenger had such a reaction?

No one asked, and the messenger looked up at Oqiertu, and continued to report in a sad and angry voice: "The villain traveled day and night, and finally caught up with Gu Shi Khan, and handed the blood book of Da Khan to Gu Shi Khan." Shi Khan, and also told us about the situation of our Oirat tribe. But...but..."

After the messenger said two buts in a row, he finally said the following words: "Gush Khan said that he had just defeated the Karma Kingdom, and Zangba Khan fled in a hurry. Now is a great opportunity for him to take back Lhasa in one fell swoop. .Now at this time, he can't come back."

Upon hearing this, Oziltu's face turned pale, but he immediately shouted: "Didn't you explain our situation clearly? You..."

"Great Khan, the villain has said it, the villain has said it all, and begged Gush Khan to come back for help. But..." the messenger knelt on the ground and said angrily, "Gush Khan still said that he wants to pacify the Karma Kingdom first!"

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