Bright Spring

"Haha" Alutai took the lead and laughed roughly.

The outside of the big tent quickly became lively, and the leaders who had known each other greeted Xu Jiu.

The owner Tulu Huchaer mentioned that in order to welcome the arrival of Arutai, some sheep were killed in the tribe, and they were roasting whole sheep to entertain Arutai.The method of roasting whole sheep is different in each place, but there is a common place on the grassland, that is, roasting whole sheep is used to entertain guests, which is a very solemn way to treat VIPs.

Adai Khan didn't go into the tent, he wanted to walk around to see the people of Tulu Huchaer.

At this moment, Arutai came over and said to Ashali: "The relationship between men and women in Horqin is relatively casual. You can walk around with Adai Khan and talk. People here think this is a normal relationship."

Asari said: "Brother, don't make things difficult for me."

Alutai sighed with some disappointment, and he caught up with Adai Khan and went to accompany him.

A war is about to break out, and almost everyone in the tribe knows it.But whenever at this time, there is a sumptuous meal and the arrival of distinguished guests, people still have a short moment of joy.Asari stopped in the camp, still watching the people who were slaughtering the sheep. They were very happy to see them, and many of them were laughing.

Maybe Asari was the only one who was unhappy, and she even found it a bit boring here.It's just that for the locals, today is probably a very interesting day.

Many Mongolian men are enthusiastically preparing the oven, using earth and rocks to form a three-foot-high oven, using a kind of iron grate to store the cleaned sheep and covering it with willow branches.Ashali has been watching from the side. I heard that the Horqin people do not allow women to do this kind of food, not to mention that Ashali is a noble woman, let alone step forward to help.

After an unknown amount of time, I saw Adai Khan walking towards this side, while his followers were all standing in the distance.

Asari had no choice but to bow and salute to show respect.

Adai Khan waved his hand, signaling her not to be too polite.He also acted very casually and relaxed. When he came over, he and Ashali watched those men roasting sheep there.

"Scenes like this are rare. Usually people are scattered, and a large piece of grass is needed to support a herdsman." Adai Khan said.

"Yes." Ashali agreed passively.

For some reason, she suddenly remembered what she had said to Emperor Zhu Gaoxu of the Ming Dynasty when she was with the Han people; it probably meant that she missed the days on the grassland even more, where everyone was singing and dancing on the wide grassland.

But that didn't seem to be the case. At that time, she was just away from home for too long, and she missed her hometown a little, and she was happy when she missed it.In fact, most of the days on the grassland are very boring. As Adai Khan said just now, people are scattered and usually very deserted.Aristocrats like Asari are better, but what she sees the most is still the scenes of herdsmen grazing cattle and sheep, and doing all kinds of work.

"Compared to the southerners, we need more patience." Adai Khan's voice continued, "We are like human beings. After waiting for a long time and walking a long way, we may still get nothing."

Originally, Ashali had no interest and even resisted Adai Khan, but at this moment she couldn't help turning her head to look at him.

Adai Khan noticed her gaze and nodded as well.Unexpectedly, this thick-looking, stocky man seemed to have a lot of ideas, but it was only natural to think of his status and knowledge.

"The eldest brother said that the Great Khan is a wise and far-sighted Khan." Asari said, "May the Great Khan bring hope to all tribes."

Adai Khan said: "I will try my best." He looked at Ashali and nodded again, "I have to go into the big tent. It is windy outside, so you should come to the banquet as soon as possible and drink to warm your body."

"Thank you, Great Khan, for the invitation." Asari bowed.

After a brief conversation, Asari's impression of Adai Khan changed somewhat.She felt that this profuse sweat was no worse than Ben Yali's sweating, but her feelings towards Adai Khan were still complicated.

Adai Khan's eyes give people a sense of shrewdness and brains.But because of this, isn't it more likely that he has planned some conspiracy?For example, about Asari's son.

The vastness of the grassland makes the love and hatred here seem slow.Ashali has no energy left, and starts her life again from the past grievances.

She suddenly felt a little hurt.Probably because she has been depressed during this period of time, which affected her previous temperament.

But whether Asari is willing or not, she guesses that in the end she will be forced to become Adai Khan's concubine.The women of the Asut tribe have less choice than the average Mongols, and men are in charge of everything.As long as Adai Khan is willing to marry her, Alutai will no longer take into account the relationship between siblings and her wishes.

Asari raised her head and sighed dejectedly.She looked at the ashes that had been drawn from the furnace, where the sparks were slowly dying, lost in the cold wind that blew across the ground.

Chapter 979 Fighter

The time for joy and relaxation is always short.After people enjoyed the whole roasted sheep and the milk wine, the hospitable ballads in the tent disappeared, and everyone's expressions gradually became dignified.

The tribe of the owner Tulu Huchaer here is making milk tea. They boil the black flakes from Han with milk and water.When the leaders drink milk tea, they will start talking about business.

Arutai observed the Great Khan Adai who was sitting on top, and saw that the Great Khan was also very preoccupied.

This battle may not be particularly important to the Ming Kingdom, at least not to the point of affecting the fate of the country. The emperor of the Ming Kingdom did not personally conquer, and the target of the attack was not the hinterland of Mongolia.But for the Tatars, it's really crucial.

There is already a profuse Khan on the Oirat side, called Dabali Khan.And the new Great Khan of the Tatar tribes, Adai Khan of All Mongolia, nominally ruled all the Mongolian tribes including the Oala tribes. As long as he could defeat the Ming army, he could establish prestige on the vast grasslands and help reunify the grasslands. Create opportunities.

At the same time, the victory of this battle will consolidate the Tatars' territory in the Liaodong region and greatly expand their sphere of influence; they will gather some remaining tribes after the removal of the "forest people" Wala people, including the Wuliangha people and the Harawin Mountains. .After the defeat of the Ming army, it will be extremely difficult to regain its power in the northeast direction in the future, and everything here will gradually fall into the embrace of Mongolia.

Alutai and the Great Khan's intentions are very consistent, and they both believe that this is a key opportunity to restore the glory of Mongolia.This battle will definitely affect the future of the new Great Khan and the tribes of Mongolia for many years.

"What does Alutai have to say?" When Adai opened his mouth, he immediately asked Alutai.

People all looked sideways, looking forward to Alutai's proposition.In the eyes of Dahan Adai and others, Zhiyuan Alutai is indeed more experienced in dealing with the Ming army.At the beginning of Wude, Alutai led the army and had a large-scale battle with the Ming army.

Alutai picked up the sheep bones left beside him, "Warriors don't like to gnaw hard bones, it's not easy to gnaw and there is no meat."

Suddenly someone smiled, and the atmosphere became a little more relaxed.

Alutai went on to say: "Before the Ming people are weak, we should not confront them head-on. Luring the enemy to go deep and waiting for opportunities is still a good way for us to deal with the Ming army. The biggest weakness of the Ming army marching long distances is the source of water. with food.

The east of Harawen Mountain is not considered a drought. If the generals of the Ming army were not stupid, the water source would not be able to limit them.Therefore, it is the most sensible choice to delay the raid and consume the military rations of the Ming army.Eliminate them if you have a chance, and if you don't have a chance, they will retreat soon. "

Tulu Huchaer said: "The situation of Ming people in Liaodong Capital may be a little different."

Profusely said: "You say."

Tulu Huchaer said: "The land in eastern Liaodong is fertile. The Ming army has farms and can get a lot of military rations. To the north of Liaodong Capital, there are East and West Liaohe Rivers extending northward. Last year we discovered that the Ming army had built forts and granaries on the river. Compared with Fighting on the Yuerhai side, it is not so difficult for them to transport food to the battlefield. If we keep retreating, we will soon be driven to the deep mountains and old forests in the north; or we can only go to the west of Harawen Mountain and Horqin Retreat in the direction of the ranch and fishing sea."

He thought for a while and then said: "The pastures of the Wuliangha people have fertile land and abundant water and grass. We seldom move, but mostly live on our own pastures. Many people's tents are stabilized with trees and cannot be dismantled. Over the years, we When trading with the Han people, most people have a lot of things in their homes, and it is inconvenient to take them away. If everyone wants to avoid the Ming army, we will lose a lot, and many people may not be willing to leave."

The discussion in the tent became louder and louder, and many leaders and nobles of the Wuliangha tribe began to talk. Obviously, what Tulu Huchaer said was true.

Adai Khan raised his hands and said: "As long as you defeat the Ming army, you will get more benefits in the future."

He then turned his head and asked, "The chief general of the Ming army is Dingguo Duke Wang Bin?"

Alutai bowed and said, "Yes. This man was the general who guarded the palace when the Ming emperor was a vassal."

"The leader of the guard?" A casual smile flashed across the face of Great Khan Adai.

Alutai nodded and said: "Such a person must be inferior to the Ming emperor."

Da Khan took the words and said calmly: "There should be some military advisers around him who have ideas. We have a great chance, but we can't underestimate the enemy."

Alutai put his hands on his chest and said, "The Great Khan is right."

The Khan looked around at the people around him and said, "We must gather strong warriors from all tribes as soon as possible. We ordered the Uliangha and Horqin people in the south to move northwestward to the west of Mount Harawen. When the Ming army arrives, According to Zhiyuan's intention, we will first deal with them with a small group of people, lure the enemy to go deep, and then look for opportunities to destroy their food roads and destroy them."

Arutai said: "The Great Khan is brave and wise, and he waits for work with ease. The Ming people are arrogant and mad, and they work hard on expeditions, and their actions are cumbersome. A little carelessness is our property, and there will be no return."

After hearing this, everyone shouted: "The sweat is wise!"

In less than a month, the Wuliangha herdsmen who originally belonged to Tainingwei in the south had come into contact with the Ming army brigade.Some Uliangha people did not leave the pasture, but they did not end well. Tents and hoarded pastures were burned, and cattle, sheep and horses were robbed.Many people were beaten by Ming army sergeants.The Fuyuwei Mongols who helped the tyrants also captured some herdsmen as slaves.

When the remaining herdsmen heard about what happened to the tribesmen in the south, they fled one after another.The scouts of the Ming army arrested and questioned the locals everywhere, and everyone said they wanted to take refuge west of Mount Harawen.This is the truth, as is the order handed down by the Great Khan of Mongolia.