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Chapter 595 Lin Dan Khan

"Your Majesty, I need to keep some troops for rotation." Although it was an order from the emperor, Juniper didn't think it was reasonable.

Shanhaiguan is not a fortified city, but a chain. There are several key points that need to be fortified, and the troops are not abundant. Less than half of it was taken away at once. Not only was it stretched, but it was impossible to even make necessary rotations. We can't keep the soldiers on the city wall, otherwise their morale and physical strength will be greatly affected before long.

"When it's time to rotate, just double the number of soldiers guarding the city. Don't worry about the safety of Shanhaiguan. No enemies will appear here after I lead the troops out of the customs."

But Hong Tao did not come specifically to help Shanhaiguan defend. In his opinion, the more important thing was the safety of the flanks. As long as it can be ensured that the Jurchen army does not break through the border wall from somewhere in the north, it is enough to leave 2000 soldiers in Shanhaiguan.

"Your Majesty really wants to lead the troops out of the border?"

Jun Song swallowed and finally expressed his confusion. Regardless of whether the army's 30,000 soldiers are a strong force or not, as long as they are willing to be placed along Shanhaiguan, it will basically ensure that the border wall cannot be breached.

The enemy who has been dragged for a month will retreat. Not to mention an army of 100,000 people. Even an army of 10,000 people will consume a lot of baggage and food every day. The Ming army can afford it, but the Jurchen army really can't afford it.

"What's the point of coming here if I don't go out to fight? I just talked for a long time and you still don't understand. Since the five Khalkha tribes may turn a blind eye to the Jurchen army passing through the border, who can guarantee that the Karaqin tribe will not do the same?

If we deploy heavy defenses here, is it possible for the Jurchen army to go to Juyongguan or even Xuanfu to find weak points to break through? By then it will be too late for me to return to the capital to aid.

As a defensive side, if you gain the advantage but lose the initiative, it is impossible to defend thousands of miles of border walls watertight for a long time. Therefore, it is not advisable to defend passively. You must take the initiative to attack when you find the right time, which will also make the enemy unclear about the context. "

Hong Tao didn't know whether there was a solution to this situation in ancient military art, but it was clear that he must not waste it any longer. Not only could the imperial family not afford to waste it, Ming Dynasty could not afford it either.

"When does Long Live Master plan to leave seclusion? How many troops and horses will he bring?" Ding Shun should be able to understand the emperor's meaning. He did not dwell on the issue of whether he should take the initiative, but only cared about the specific details.

"Don't say... From today on, I will hang my dragon flag on the top of the city and send people to spread the news of my arrival in the city. You don't need to worry about the rest. Concentrate on arranging the defense of the border wall and pass. It is a great achievement to avoid any accidents. One piece!”

Hong Tao only rested for one night in Xilao City, and went to Nanyi City with the army the next day. However, the dragon flag on the main city was always flying, and soldiers wearing toad uniforms and speaking with southern and northern accents would appear wandering on the streets from time to time.

All of this shows one thing. Emperor Jingyang of the Ming Dynasty really went on a personal expedition. At the same time, he also brought out the army guarding the capital. At this moment, he was stationed near Shanhaiguan.

Thousands of miles to the north of Shanhaiguan, there is Mount Abagahara. On the sunny side of the mountain, there is a city under construction called Wachartuchahanhot.

This is the territory of the left-wing Mongolian Chahar tribe. There is only one person who has the ability and qualifications to build a city in Monan, the Mongol Khan, Bol Jijin. Lindan Batur, or Lindan Khan for short. As the political, military, economic and cultural center of the entire Mongolia, Vachartuchakhanhot was built at a very high level. The inner wall is one mile in diameter and is made of rammed earth and covered with green bricks on the outside. Although the buildings in the city are not as majestic as the Forbidden City, they are enough to show Lin Dan Khan's identity, the emperor of the grassland!

However, compared with Genghis Khan, this Great Khan was far behind in terms of reputation, power and achievements. Named the Great Khan of Mongolia, the only ones who can truly rule are Ujimqin, Haoqit, Kemqigut, Sunit, Alakchut, Keshiketen, Aohan, and others from the Chahar tribe. The eight tribes of Naiman.

Like Horqin, Zhalaite, Durbot, Bahrain, Zharut, Naiman, Khalkha, Maoming'an, Urad, Karaqin, Ujimqin, Tumut, and Ordos, which all belong to Monan Mongolia. The other departments only recognized him as the Great Khan in name.

In fact, they are doing their own things, neither listening to the tune nor the propaganda, and not even paying the symbolic tribute every year. The Oara Mongolia in Moxi did not even acknowledge it, and the two sides were hostile to each other.

But Lin Danhan always had an obsession in his heart, to unify all Mongolian tribes and restore the glory of his ancestors in his lifetime. It's just that it's more difficult to implement. Let's not talk about how to make the Mongolian tribes surrender. The rapidly rising Jurchens and the aging Ming Dynasty alone put him in a dilemma.

At present, the Jurchens have proclaimed themselves emperor and established a country under their noses, and at the same time they are openly enemies of the Ming Dynasty. As the Great Khan of Mongolia, there are different opinions among various Mongolian tribes on which side to stand on, or to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers, and they have not yet reached a unified opinion.

Take the leader of the five Khalkha tribes sitting across from him. He has been flirting with the Jurchens since they migrated from Mobei, and even planned to marry.

When he came to Wachartuzhahanhot this time, in addition to sending dozens of slave craftsmen to build the city, he also brought incredible news. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty personally led his troops to conquer the city and is currently stationed at Shanhaiguan.

"Zhaoertu, is the Ming Emperor going to go out to attack the Jin Kingdom?"

Lin Danhan was very surprised by this news. After thinking about it for a long time, he still couldn't figure out whether it was good or bad. He had to discuss it with the leader of the five Khalkha tribes. After all, he was close and should know some details.

"It should be true. The Kingdom of Jin used to be a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, but now it wants to proclaim itself an emperor and establish a country. In the eyes of the Han people, it is like a rebellion. I just don't know why the Ming emperor wants to conquer it personally. He must be very angry."

Zhaertu is the nickname of the leader of the five Khalkha tribes. He is honored as Yehebatulu and is called Chaohua in the Ming Dynasty. In coming all the way this time, sending slave craftsmen was just an excuse, and the purpose was to find out what Lin Danhan said.

The Dajin army launched a large-scale attack on the border wall. As the leader of the five Khalkha tribes, how could he not know the reason? If Nurhachi dared to send the army without obtaining the consent of Chaohua in advance or acquiescence, then the fight would not be between Daijin and Ming Dynasty, but between Daijin and the five Khalkha tribes, and even more Mongolian tribes.

Then why did the leader of the speculators allow the Dajin army to pass through their territory to attack the Ming Dynasty? Four words, ethnic interests. The area where the Five Khalkha tribes are located cannot be said to be rich or poor, but it is surrounded by powerful enemies. If they want to develop and grow, they will definitely not be able to rely on their own strength.

(End of this chapter)