serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 316 Mongolian Ending
It's already dark, and it's still dark tonight without any starlight.

Jia Hu stood by the door of the big tent, looking into the distance with his hands behind his back.

That is the direction of the capital.

Lin San stood behind him, looking at Jia Hu's slightly raised head without blinking.

After a long time, Jia Hu spoke: "Tell me, what's the scene like at home?"

Lin San: "Every Mid-Autumn Festival, we enjoy the moon every year, but we just take the opportunity to eat some melon cakes and wine."

Jia Hu smiled: "What do you know?"

Lin San smiled and replied: "Second Master, he is homesick."

Jia Hu was stunned for a while, then asked, "Don't you miss home?"

Lin San: "Think."

At this time, Eunuch Zhao, the supervisor of the army, came, followed by two young eunuchs and a team of fans.

Eunuch Zhao: "It's windy outside. The commander is careful to brave the cold."

Jia Hu smiled and asked, "Are you going to patrol the camp again?"

Eunuch Zhao smiled: "If you don't go and take a look, the Za family will not feel at ease."

Jia Hu nodded.

Eunuch Zhao pondered for a while and asked: "What should we do next? We can't just waste it here forever, right?"

Jia Hu: "Look at the weather, it's going to snow heavily in the next couple of days. Snowy nights in the mountains can freeze people to death."

Hearing what he said, Eunuch Zhao's eyes lit up.

Jia Hu continued: "When the outer city is built, the army will withdraw to Horqin Grassland."

Eunuch Zhao was stunned: "What? Withdraw to Horqin Grassland? There are still [-] Rakshasa prisoners in this mountain!"

Jia Hu: "If we don't retreat, how can they dare to come out of the mountain? If we don't come out of the mountain, how can we destroy them? Once they adapt to the harsh environment of the Greater Khingan Mountains, it will be difficult to destroy them."

Eunuch Zhao nodded and then asked, "How many people should we keep here? Do we need to recruit some people from Mongolia?"

Jia Hu: "No need. Yang Dayong's Sword and Shield Battalion has another battalion of fire gun soldiers left."

Eunuch Zhao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "The commander is trying to pave the way for General Yang!"

Jia Hu smiled and suddenly felt a chill on his nose. He looked up and saw snowflakes falling sparsely.

Eunuch Zhao was surprised: "It's snowing!"

Jia Hu stretched out a palm to catch the falling snowflakes, and looked at the night sky, his eyes shining: "It's snowing, and the ground will freeze soon. Let the Rakshasa prisoners build the city overnight."

Eunuch Zhao nodded and said to the two young eunuchs: "Go to the prisoner-of-war camp immediately and drive out all the Rakshasa prisoners to build the city."

"Yes." The two young eunuchs immediately ran towards the prisoner of war camp.

Soon, piles of bonfires were lit outside the camp, lighting up the entire camp, and groups of Rakshasa prisoners of war walked out of the camp.
In the blink of an eye, it’s the ninth month of the lunar calendar, and the first snow in Horqin Grassland this year came too early and became more intense.

Wrapped in the flying snow, a group of several hundred riders were marching hard on the snow-covered grass.

These cavalry are all the guards of the royal court of Zhaowuda League. On the white horse in the middle sits the gloomy-looking Khan King Arutai of Zhaowuda League.

Behind him, there were three alliance princes from the Zalut Banner, the Bahrain Banner, and the Ongniut Banner, all with gloomy faces, and there was a hint of fire in their eyes.

In the vast snow curtain, everywhere you look is a vast expanse of white.

At this moment, a deep horn sound came from the distance. After a while, a group of cavalry gradually emerged from the snow and fog. It was the Zhou Army cavalry.

The Zhou army's cavalry ran twice around the Zhaowuda League's team. Then the leading officer pointed his whip at Khan King Alutai who was riding on the white horse, then clamped his legs and galloped straight forward on the horse.

The Zhou army's cavalry galloped after them.

Arutai: "Quick! Keep up! Keep up!"

The group of people hurriedly rode after him.
The snow was falling heavily, and the Tucheng looked particularly tall against the dense yurts.

In the Chinese army's tent, four large fire pots were burning in the four corners. It was snowing and cold outside, but it was as warm as spring inside.

Jia Hu was sitting in front of the big case, looking down at the military newspaper.

The first winter snow in Qiqihar fell for two days and three nights. Similarly, the Rakshasa prisoners also rushed for two days and three nights. With the efforts of the Rakshasa people, the outer city was finally built before the ground completely froze. Of course The price was a bit high. Of the eight thousand Rakshasa captives, less than 5000 were left, and they all suffered from severe frostbite. Due to the lack of medicinal materials, they could only receive physical treatment.

Five days ago, Jia Hu led the main force back here and sent a letter to the Khan of Zhaowuda League, inviting him to come and discuss the future of the entire Monan Grassland.

At this moment, Eunuch Zhao appeared at the door: "Commander."

Jia Hu glanced at him: "What's the matter?"

Eunuch Zhao came over and asked: "Culun's defense is empty. Are you considering transferring these [-] Datong Jingqi?"

Jia Hu: "Oh?" She looked directly at him steadily.

Eunuch Zhao said sternly: "Kulun's gold and copper mines are too important to the court to make mistakes. Besides, isn't there also our interest in this? Now that the main force of the army is here, will it matter whether there are these [-] cavalry? Big. But Cullen is different.”

Jia Hu raised his hand: "I understand what you mean. But you have to consider the actual situation now. It's thousands of miles away from here to Culun. With such a heavy wind and snow, accidents can easily happen."

Just when Eunuch Zhao was about to speak, Jia Hu continued: "If you are worried, these 1 people can be put under your control."

Eunuch Zhao was stunned, and after a long time he said: "The commander-in-chief is joking that you are the commander-in-chief of the army appointed by His Majesty."

General Jia Hu reported, and suddenly remembered: "Has the Supervisor of Ceremonies received any secret reports recently?"

"I'm talking about the remnants of the Manchu Qing Dynasty who fled into the grassland." Jia Hu added.

Eunuch Zhao: "I was about to report to Marshal Ming, Marquis Ningyuan. Now it's time to call Duke An Guo. Duke An Guo mobilized elites from Jizhou Guards and Liaodong Army to raid Horqin's left rear banner on the west bank of the Liao River, and defeated the troops hiding there in one fell swoop. The remnants of the Manchus and Horqin's main force beheaded more than 30 people, captured nearly [-], nearly [-] cattle and sheep, and a large number of herdsmen."

Jia Hu: "Ningyuan Hou Jin was granted the title of Duke? When did it happen?"

Eunuch Zhao: "At the beginning of August, we were busy with the war and the schedule was undecided. The Zajia family had just received the news."

Jia Hu nodded.

Suddenly a gust of cold wind blew through the thick door curtain. Lin San walked in and handed a letter to Jia Hu.

Jia Hu took the letter, tore it open and read it. As he read it, his face suddenly became serious. Then, he pressed his palm on the big case, stood up, and walked back and forth quickly.

Eunuch Zhao was taken aback, and looked at Jia Hu with his eyes open.

Jia Hu stopped and looked at Eunuch Zhao: "There is an urgent message from the capital. The third and fourth princes have passed away. Your Majesty is so furious that he vomited blood and fell into a coma."

Eunuch Zhao's expression suddenly changed: "How, how is it possible?!"

Jia Hu handed him the letter.

Eunuch Zhao took the letter and read it quickly. His face turned pale, his eyes were distracted, and he stood there in a daze.

Jia Hu took the letter, turned around, walked back to the big case and sat down, "Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings. He will surely turn disaster into good luck! Don't worry, supervisor."

Eunuch Zhao was stunned for a long time. After he recovered, he turned his gaze to Jia Hu. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. Finally, he sighed in his heart. He had to face the reality, that is, the possibility of the Ninth Prince inheriting the throne. The sex has reached [-]%, unless the Ninth Prince dies early or the Jia family falls.It is impossible for the Jia family to fall. As for the Ninth Prince's premature death, it is also unlikely based on the current situation.

Therefore, he must change his attitude towards Jia Hu. He cannot be on guard everywhere and report everything to the emperor as before.

Jia Hu spoke: "Supervisor Zhao?"

Eunuch Zhao came back to his senses and said: "Yes." Then he saluted in the direction of the capital, "The commander-in-chief is exactly what he said. Your majesty will bring great blessings to the sky, and he will definitely be able to turn disaster into good luck!"

Jia Hu nodded.

At this moment, the officer on guard duty at the gate came in and reported: "Commander, the Khan of Zhaowuda League and the three princes of the alliance have arrived outside the gate."

Jia Hu: "Oh? Bring it in."

The officer on duty said: "Yes." He turned around and strode out.

After a while, the sentry officer led Khan King Arutai and three alliance princes in.

At this time, Jia Hu was looking down at the official documents again.

Eunuch Zhao sat at the short table beside him and drank tea silently.

"Alutai, the Khan of the Zhaowuda League, pays homage to Duke Ning of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Arutai led the three princes forward and bowed.

Jia Hu didn't look up and was still looking at the official document.

Arutai took a deep breath, slowly knelt down, and shouted loudly: "Alutai, the Khan of the Zhaowuda League, pays homage to Duke Ning of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Jia Hu sat there motionless.

There was silence in the big tent.

Arutai knelt on the ground and was stunned for a long time. Suddenly he remembered Jia Hu's letter and shouted loudly: "The common man Arutai pays homage to Duke Ning!"

Jia Hu slowly glanced up, pretending to have noticed him: "Please get up quickly." Then he glared at Lin San deliberately and reproachfully, "Why don't you help King Khan up."

Arutai said quickly: "Don't dare." He got up.

Jia Hu pointed at Eunuch Zhao: "This is Eunuch Zhao, the old man who lives in His Majesty's residence."

Arutai walked up to Eunuch Zhao and bowed deeply, "The common people pay their respects to Eunuch Zhao."

Eunuch Zhao smiled and nodded: "King Khan, there is no need to be polite."

Jia Hu: "Sit down and talk. Lin San."

"Commander." Lin San replied.

Jia Hu: "Serve tea to King Alutai Khan." He left the three princes there and ignored him!

Lin San poured a cup of tea and brought it to Alutai: "King Khan, please have some tea."

Arutai hurriedly stood up: "Thank you, General." Seeing the three of them still standing there, he said with a smile: "They have never learned the rules, please forgive me, Lord!" After saying that, he stepped forward and lowered his voice. The voice said, "Don't be confused, think about your relatives, think about your tribe."

Prince Zalut, Prince Bahrain, and Prince Onniut looked at each other, knelt down, and said in unison: "The common people pay their respects to Duke Ning!"

"Ah."

Jia Hu waved his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."

Led by Arutai, several people sat down sideways.

Jia Hu glanced at them and said gently: "If it weren't for something important, I wouldn't have asked King Khan to come here in the wind and snow." Then he turned to Lin San, "Tell the kitchen to prepare a banquet. I want to serve King Khan." Wash off the dust!”

Arutai stood up again: "I don't dare, I don't dare."

Prince Zalut, Prince Balin, and Prince Onniut stood up.

Jia Hu stretched out his hand: "Sit down, please sit down."

The people in Arutai had no choice but to sit down again.

Jia Hu: "I know you are worried that the imperial court will exempt you from your privileges, take away your herdsmen and slaves, and rob you of your cattle, sheep and land! But I want to tell you that the imperial court will not exempt you from your privileges, and I will not take away your slaves. Your property is protected by the "Da Zhou Law", and the land, cattle and sheep still belong to you. Of course, the court will pay to buy part of the land from you and distribute it to the herdsmen. Do you understand? ?”

Arutai said quickly: "I understand."

The three princes also said in succession: "I understand, I understand."

Jia Hu picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, and then said: "After next spring, the imperial court will build cities in important places in the Monan grassland, and then people will be moved from the pass to open up wasteland and farmland. By the way, the imperial court will give you some food in the city. Build a mansion. Of course, you can continue to live in your yurts, or even go to the capital to live."

The people in Arutai looked at each other and said, "Thank you, Mr. Guo, for your grace!"

Jia Hu smiled and waved his hand: "Now it's time to get down to business." As he said that, his eyes swept over their faces, "Your army will be handed over to the court. It will be under the control of the Ministry of War. Go to Uliasutai to cooperate with the court. Garrison to guard against the Rakshasa people in the north. As for your guards, some of them will be reserved according to your titles, and the rest will not be allowed to wear weapons, especially armors and firearms. Once discovered, kill them!"

Arutai: "Yes."

Seeing that Prince Zalut, Prince Balin and Prince Onniut bowed their heads and remained silent, Jia Hu glanced at Eunuch Zhao.

Eunuch Zhao understood and put down his tea bowl: "The imperial army has wiped out the Horqin left rear banner on the west bank of the Liao River, and the head of King Horqin has also been sent to the capital."

First was Arutai, then the three princes, who were all stunned when they heard this.

This also means that the entire Mongolian grassland outside the Pass, except for the Zhaowuda League, has been included in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.Everyone understood that as long as they dared to say no, not only would they not be able to get out of the Zhou army's camp, but the fate of their people would not be any worse than that of Horqin and the Xilin Gol League.They understood better that as long as they agreed, the Mongols would always be able to herd cattle for the Han people.

Jia Hu continued: "It stands to reason that you only need to wait in the tribe for the imperial edict. However, I asked for grace on your behalf, allowing you to follow the team escorting Rakshasa prisoners of war to the capital. Let you receive canonization at Fengtian Hall , and spend a Spring Festival in the capital, take a tour of the capital, and experience the prosperity of the capital. Believe me, you will definitely like it there."

The four were dumbfounded.

Eunuch Zhao: "Don't you accept the commander-in-chief's favor?"

Arutai and the three princes quickly stood up and continued: "I don't dare, I don't dare."

Suddenly there was a sound of horse hoofbeats, and then a military envoy ran in covered with snowflakes and took out a military report: "Great victory in Qiqihar!"

Jia Hu took the military report, tore open the seal and read it, while saying to Eunuch Zhao: "Yang Dayong led the Sword Shield Battalion to ambush the Rakshasa people at the mountain pass. These people were all captured with little resistance and beheaded. More than a thousand people were captured, and more than [-] were captured. The others died in the mountains. Ivanov escaped long before it snowed."

Eunuch Zhao looked at the people in Arutai and asked Jia Hu, "How to deal with these Rakshasa prisoners?"

Jia Hu deliberately pondered for a while and then said: "These are all bad guys who do all kinds of evil. Their hands are stained with the blood of the people. They will all beheaded."

Eunuch Zhao smiled: "Beheading is too easy for them. According to the Za family's idea, hang them up and let the snowy wind in the mountains slowly freeze them!"

Jia Hu was stunned for a moment and replied, "Okay."

Arutai swallowed and said in a trembling voice: "May I ask, Lord, if you can bring your family to the capital with you? I would like to take them to the capital to have a look or maybe live in the capital directly."

Jia Hu smiled: "No problem." Then he turned to the other three people, "What about you?"

The three of them looked at each other anxiously before replying: "Yes."

At this time, Lin San walked in: "Commander, the banquet is ready."

"Ah."

Jia Hu stood up and said to Eunuch Zhao: "Let's go and wash the dust of King Khan and the three princes!" Then he turned to the people of Arutai and said: "Please!" After saying that, he gave up his hand and joined Eunuch Zhao. He walked out with the four of them.
(End of this chapter)