Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

The Eighth Division of Dilie is located at the eastern foot of Kent Mountain, near the Kerulen River.

Botanchar led eight hundred strong knights in chain mail and transported one thousand and one hundred armors into the land of two mountains.

The tribe of Wu's beggars is stationed in the middle of the two mountains.

Compared with the luxuriant water and grass in the south of the desert, the north of the desert is more of Gobi, swamps and deserts. It is hot in summer and cold in winter, and there are few fertile lands.

But where Dilie Babu is located, there are Kent Mountains to block the severe cold, and the Kherlen River to nourish the grasslands, which is the most fertile place in Mobei.

In particular, the Jierjin Department led by the beggars of the Wu family is located in the valley between two low mountains. It has the best high-quality pasture in the entire Mobei, and highland barley can be planted on the higher terraces.

In Mobei, only the strongest tribe can own this place.

Boduanchaer looked at the elite soldiers in chain mail behind him, thinking about the promise made by Eastern Khitan, he thought to himself: "One day, I, Wuliangha, will also drink horses and herd sheep here."

Their appearance caused quite a stir in the whole world.

Born in the harsh environment of Mobei, the Mongols are tough and indomitable. They are natural fighters with strong combat effectiveness.But it was also because they were born in Mobei that they were not influenced by Han culture like Khitan.Apart from fighting, herding horses and sheep, he has nothing else to do.

Smelting technology, hand-made and other crafts are extremely low.

Even the Wushi beggars, the strongest tribe in Mongolia, couldn't gather an army of [-] people wearing chain mail, and wild animal skins were their most common protective gear.

However, the defensive effect of unprocessed wild animal skin is very average, far inferior to that of leather that has been compacted by craftsmanship, let alone leather armor coated with multiple layers of lacquer.

Even the most elite troops under the command of the beggars of the Wu family rarely have iron armor, and they mainly buy leather armor from the North Khitan, or smuggle from the East Khitan and the Central Plains.

Boduanchaer's chain mail cavalry, all of which are rare in Jierjin, attracted a crowd of onlookers.

Wu's beggar also got the news, looking at Boduanchaer who came as the leader and the soldiers behind him, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"The Great Patriarch!"

Boduanchaer respectfully stepped forward to say hello.

Wu's beggar opened his arms, hugged Boduanchaer and laughed: "Brother Boduanchaer, where did you get the equipment, it is said that you have been making a lot of noise recently, it seems that what you said is true. "

Wu's beggar is already the nominal lord of Mongolia, but he has not yet been officially called a khan.

It's okay for Boduanchaer to recruit unowned herdsmen, but he made excuses to swallow up many small tribes. From a moral point of view, Wu's beggars can be held accountable.

Wu's beggar has already started to play tricks.

Botuanchaer didn't mind, as if he didn't understand the meaning behind the words, he said happily: "I want to give the chief patriarch a surprise, it seems that nothing can be hidden from the chief patriarch." He took Wu's beggar to the The carriage at the back pointed to more than [-] large wooden boxes and said: "These are gifts for the chief patriarch first haha, I thought the other party was the grain team of the Eastern Khitan, but unexpectedly what was delivered was armor. There are [-] sets in total, here is a A thousand and one hundred sets are dedicated to the chief patriarch."

Wu's beggar realized this, filled with joy, and said along with the words: "Brother Boduancha'er is worthy of my reputation as the Eagle of Mobei."

Boduanchaer said: "How dare you call yourself an eagle in front of the great patriarch? It's strange to say that I led the people south to hunt, and I was planning to set a trap to lure a wild dolphin out of the forest to kill, but I found a transport With the idea of ​​fighting if you can, and retreating if you can’t, and not wanting the opponent’s defense to be lax, he gave us [-] chain mail for nothing.”

Wu's beggar snorted softly: "Yelü Bishe sent people to persuade me, recommended me as Khan, and formed an alliance with me as brothers. They must think that I gave them a little good face, so they let their guard down and let the brothers Picked a great deal."

Boduanchaer was overjoyed: "The patriarch, this is a good thing! With your prestige, it is time to establish your own khanate. Only by establishing a royal court can the power of the patriarch be demonstrated. Wuliangha fully supports the patriarch to proclaim the khan."

Wu's beggar was in a good mood and laughed loudly: "Good brother!"

Botuanchaer immediately asked if he had something to say: "But in this way, am I not

Is it something that broke the chief patriarch? Or"

With a look of reluctance on his face, he hesitated for a while before saying, "Shall I return the armor?"

Wu's beggar was even more happy, and said, "I'm confused, there's no reason to spit out the meat in my mouth."

He glanced left and right, and said in a low voice, "There's no need to care about the canonization of a dying emperor."

He already had a good impression of Bottanchar, and admired his ability and attitude towards himself. Now that he got [-] chain mails for nothing, he already regarded them as his own, and said, "Let's go, let's go." Discuss in detail."

Boduancha'er followed behind Wu's beggar with a solemn face, and the previous sentence had already revealed a lot of news.

"Isn't it? Wu's beggar has already conspired with the Central Plains?"

Boduanchaer cried secretly: "Not good."

It didn't matter to him whether the beggar of the Wu clan continued to stand in the North Khitan or switched to the East Khitan.

Only investing in the Central Plains is unacceptable.

Once Wu's beggar gets the support of the Central Plains, he will be confirmed as the overlord of Mobei, and Wu Liangha will really have to follow the soup in the future.

When the two entered the big tent, the beggar of the Wu clan couldn't wait to say: "Brother Boduanchaer, what do you think of the war in the south?"

Boduanchaer said: "Eastern Khitan has little chance of winning. The Yu Dynasty in the Central Plains is no less than the Han and Tang Dynasties in the past. Think about their Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Li Jing, Su Dingfang, our future will be difficult."

There was also a trace of solemnity in Wu's beggar's eyes.

The nomads did not hear what these four people had in their hearts.

He forced himself to remain calm and said, "That's different. The Eastern Khitan is not an easy way to save money. The Central Plains has a big chance of winning, but what if I prevent Bu and lead my troops to go south to help the Eastern Khitan? Then what should I do?"

Boduancha'er proudly said: "If the Eastern Khitan can get me to block the divination and help them, they will be able to defeat the Central Plains."

Wu's beggar asked again: "If I help the Central Plains and attack the Eastern Khitan from the rear, what should I do?"

Boduanchaer replied without hesitation: "Eastern Khitan will have no power to fight back, and will definitely lose."

Wu's beggar poured himself a glass of kumiss and said, "That's right! I want to seize this opportunity and make this deal with the Central Plains. The emperor of the Central Plains is not stupid, and there are more chances of winning for nothing, so why not agree ?”

Boduanchaer hesitated to speak.

Wu's beggar said excitedly, "Brother, it's okay to speak up."

Boduanchaer said: "I'm afraid that the Central Plains will not be willing to give what the patriarch wants."

Wu's beggar had a winning expression, and said: "The strength of the Central Plains is indeed superior to me, I admit it. I don't want much, just a Monan. The Central Plains sits in the most prosperous place, so I won't be stingy." I’m not even willing to part with a Monan.”

Boduanchaer remained silent, but he would definitely agree.

Wu's beggar snorted softly: "At that time, I will be called Khan in the north, and he will be emperor in the south. Both sides will get what they need and will not invade each other..."

He said so on his lips, but he had another idea in his heart.

Monan includes Khitan's Zhongjing Dading Mansion, built on the alluvial plain of the Laoha River, with Qijin Mountain in the north, Mayu Mountain in the west, and Laoha River in the south. It has a mild climate and abundant water and grass, which is suitable for farming and grazing.

In the early years, Dading Mansion was the hub connecting Linhuang Mansion in Shangjing, Xijin Mansion in Nanjing, and Datong Mansion in Xijing. It was also the economic center of Khitan. More than half of the territory was occupied by Khitanized prostitutes. They were skilled in blacksmithing, farming, weaving and leather making. , Medicine.With them, Mongolia will master various technologies like Khitan, and its strength will be greatly improved.

Khan?
This title is long gone.

What Wu's beggar wants to be the emperor is to establish a country like Yelu Abaoji.

The grassland peoples who already have the concept of a country have long been unwilling to be reconciled to the dogs of the Central Plains and want to have the same state status as the Central Plains.

Seeing Wu's beggar's appearance, Boduancha'er knew that the other party was determined to negotiate with the Central Plains.

He knew that his weight was far from enough to persuade Wu's beggar to change his mind, and he did not intend to spoil the other party's interest, so he could only be anxious in his heart and said: "Whether it is the Central Plains
It was still Khitan, and Wuliangha only recognized the chief patriarch, Khan. "

He volunteered and said: "The patriarch wants to negotiate with the Central Plains, and I am willing to persuade the fourth elder brother to go south to negotiate with the emperor of the Central Plains on behalf of the patriarch. My fourth elder brother robbed an old doctor from the south in the early years, and learned Chinese from him. The Chinese language is very good..."

The Khitan nobles would make people laugh if they didn't speak Chinese, but Mongolia is not deeply influenced by Han culture, and it is not common for people in the tribe to be proficient in Chinese.

Boduanchaer himself is not good at Chinese.

He didn't really want to get involved in this matter when he recommended his elder brother, but he wanted to ascertain whether Wu's beggar had a temporary intention or had already taken action.

Wu's beggar said casually: "No need, the envoys from my Kelei department have almost arrived in Youzhou, maybe an agreement has been reached."

As Wu's beggar said, his envoy has arrived in Youzhou and is waiting for Luo Youdu's reception.

The one sent by the beggars of the Wu family was not a Mongol, but a down-and-out Xi nobleman named Hu Ming.

A hundred years ago, the Xi people were brutally oppressed by the Khitans and implemented harsh policies, so that the Xi people were resentful and constantly rose up to resist the Khitan's national oppression.For this reason, the Khitan nobles sent troops to crusade many times. After Yelu Abaoji took office in Tama Prison Shali, he crusaded Xi people several times.After he became Khan, in view of the infrequent rebellion of the Xi people, he personally led an army to suppress the Xi people on a large scale shortly after he ascended the throne. From then on, the Xi people completely lost their independent status and became a tribe under the rule of the Khitan nobles. Khitan assimilation.

However, Hu Ming's father, Hu Sun, was the leader of the last large-scale suppression of the Xi clan. After Hu Sun was murdered, Hu Ming was led by his tribe and fled to Mongolia, where he was taken in by the father of the beggar of the Wu clan.

Hu Ming grew up with the beggars of the Wu clan, and also learned Chinese culture from the attendants, and is the most trusted arm of the beggars of the Wu clan.

Hu Ming is one of the few people who knows that Wushi Qier has the ambition to become an emperor and build a country. He defines himself as Wang Meng who assists Fu Jian in his hegemony, thinking that he and Wushi Qier will continue to write the legend of monarchs and ministers creating great achievements together.

This negotiation with the Central Plains is very important, and it is necessary to strive for the greatest benefits for Mongolia.

Hu Ming did a lot of homework, knowing that they had translated the divination in the Central Plains into Mongolian.

Do as the Romans do, Hu Ming is also ready to call himself Mongolia.

"Hushi, Your Majesty please!"

Hu Ming lifted his spirits, tidied up his clothes, and stepped into the hall after making sure that he was safe.

The decoration of the main hall is very new. It has only been half a year since the construction of the Youzhou Palace. It is full of solemn sense of ceremony and simple atmosphere.

It is said that the emperor of the Central Plains liked this style very much. It was low-key, calm and connotative, and it also led a fashion for this reason.

But the real reason is just a poor word.

Luo Youdu has too many things to do, and every thought is spending a lot of money, saving as much as possible on accommodation.

"I have seen His Majesty the Emperor!"

Hu Ming saluted neither humble nor overbearing.

Luo Youdu took the time to look at Hu Ming below, and said two words lightly: "Excuse me!"

Hu Ming originally thought that he would receive warm hospitality, but seeing the atmosphere, he felt an inexplicable pressure on his upper body, and he couldn't help lowering his posture, and said: "My lord, the beggar of the Wu clan, is begging to see your majesty with a heavy gift. My lord admires the Central Plains already. For a long time, I would like to submit to the Central Plains and ask His Majesty the Emperor to confer title."

Luo Youdu was quite surprised. He was concerned about Mongolia, which rose in Mobei.

The Central Plains merchants who smuggled Mobei belonged to both of them.

Use the leather armor eliminated by the imperial court, as well as salt, tea and other materials in exchange for high-quality Ujimqin horses and Baicha iron hoof horses.

Mongolian horses are also divided into grades, among which Ujimqin horses, Baicha iron hoof horses and Shangdu hippopotamuses are the most.

Ujimqin horses are of medium size, capable of both strength and speed.

As the name suggests, the Baicha iron-hoofed horse got its name because it was born in Baichagou.Baichagou is more than [-] miles long, surrounded by hills, full of rocks, and rugged roads.But Baichagou is rich in water and grass, and the Mongolian horses that are abundant here are born with hard hooves, which are not easy to crack.

The rugged mountain road covered with rocks is also like walking on flat ground.

Temujin of the later generations had a guard named Qixue Army, and everyone in the army rode Baicha iron hoof horses, which could adapt to any harsh terrain environment.

As for the Shangdu hippopotamus, it is not a war horse, but a heavy-duty pack horse.
The largest of the ancient horses.Of course, compared with the Central Plains pack horse, he is still a dwarf, and his strength is far inferior to the Central Plains pack horse.But like Ujimqin horses and Baicha iron-hoofed horses, they all have the characteristics of Mongolian horses that are hardworking, not afraid of cold, have strong vitality, and can survive in harsh conditions.

This is an excellent factor that Central Plains horses do not possess.

As soon as the Central Plains horses go deep into the bitter cold of the Northeast, they will freeze into fools.

In history, Li Shimin personally conquered Goguryeo. He took ten cities and beheaded more than [-] people along the way. Only [-] soldiers died, but seven or eight out of ten horses died. Didn’t they freeze to death because they couldn’t stand the cold?
After Luo Youdu ascended the throne, he often bought Mongolian horses through the mutual market with Khitan in the cloud.Later, they broke with North Khitan and sent smugglers to try their best to buy horses.

He is not ignorant of the current situation in Mongolia.

The rise of the beggar of the Wu family has already attracted his attention, but he has no time to take care of it. The other party is now submissive, which is a good thing. After all, there is an extra helper and tens of thousands of soldiers.

So, with a slightly enthusiastic tone, he said with a smile: "I am very happy that Wu's beggar can abandon the darkness and turn to the light. Let him prepare [-] elite soldiers to help in the battle. After victory, I canonize him as Khan and allow him to fight in the Mobei Grassland." Build a royal court."
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