If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 229 Mongolian Poker
The so-called Boke means wrestling in Mongolian, which is a fighting sport spread by the Mongolians.

It is also one of the "Three Men's Arts" of the Mongolians, along with horseback riding and archery. It is a very important traditional skill for the Mongolians and is also a favorite entertainment item among them.

Genghis Khan was also very fond of this sport at that time, and during the Mongolian Western Expedition, he brought this sport all the way west to Europe.

During the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties, anyone who won the title of champion of fighting in the army would be awarded the title of "National Warrior". People with such high-strength abilities were not only respected by people, but also promoted to be the personal guards of the Mongolian Khan.

During the period when Wokuotai became Khan, and with the consolidation of the Mongolian Khanate's status, bok was not only used as a means of military training, but also as a spectator sport for the Khan's princes and nobles.

In the daily activities of the Mongolian people, the activity of fighting will be included in festivals of all sizes, and it is also an indispensable main item.

Therefore, it was normal for the leaders of the Mongolian tribes and khans to present bok to the Ming emperor at such a banquet to entertain him.

Zhu Di was also very interested in this. After all, he was in the army at the moment, and there was no singing and dancing to cheer him up. It was also a beautiful thing to watch the warriors fight and show each other.

Even among the Ming army, occasionally during military celebrations and banquets, there would be military sergeants fighting and playing with each other. Therefore, the Ming army generals were familiar with this and did not think that the Mongols were provoking anything, so a group of The Mongolian man, who was shirtless and wearing only a cowhide fighting jacket, walked into the field and started to throw each other into a stance.

This is a pure physical collision, the most unpretentious contest of strength and skill.

I saw these shirtless strong Mongolian men putting their arms together and wrestling with each other. From time to time, someone would be knocked to the ground, and the winner would be greeted with cheers.

The most powerful warrior in the army. In such fighting and wrestling, the winner can often win generous rewards.

Zhu Di was naturally not stingy. After a round of wrestling to determine the winner, the winner came to Zhu Di and saluted. Zhu Di did not hesitate to throw the knife he was cutting meat over as a reward for the winner. .

This kind of reward is a very honorable expression. The Mongolian leaders and khans on the side all had smiles on their faces, feeling that this was bringing glory to the Mongols.

The generals of the Ming army didn't think it was anything. After all, the Yuan Dynasty ruled the Central Plains before the Ming Dynasty. There were still many Mongolians in the Ming army. They did not discriminate against the Mongols. Since the Mongolian fighter in front of them could win , he is a good man, worthy of the emperor's reward.

However, at this moment, some people seemed a little unconvinced. A Mongolian leader said in a strange tone: "Our Mongolian heroes have won rewards from the Ming Emperor. I wonder if there are any heroes in your Ming Dynasty who can compare with him? "

As soon as these words came out, the originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly became deserted. Everyone stopped talking. The Ming army generals looked at the Mongolian leaders and Khans with unkind eyes, as if they were considering where to strike.

The expressions on the faces of the Mongolian leaders and Khans who did not want to cause trouble instantly stiffened. If they provoked Ming at this time, weren't they looking for death?
Even some Mongolian leaders and khans who were not convinced by the Ming Dynasty did not agree with this. If you want to cause trouble for the Ming Dynasty, you should not choose to provoke the emperor of the Ming Dynasty on this occasion.

Although they have a large number of people, they are no longer the Mongolian tribes under the rule of Genghis Khan.

Now they are just a group of different tribes living on the Mongolian grasslands, not a unified Mongolia.Therefore, they did not have the strength to compete with the Ming Dynasty. Even if large tribes like the Tatars and Oara had the strength to challenge the Ming Dynasty, they were still crushed by the Ming Dynasty.

Since these leaders and khans are willing to attend this gathering and accept the Ming Dynasty's division of the Mongolian grassland, it shows that they actually do not have the courage and strength to oppose the Ming Dynasty.

Now this so-called provocation is nothing more than some unflattering little tricks, just to make Ming lose face.

Boxer, who was kneeling in front of Zhu Di, had cold sweat on his face at this moment. He knew that he was riding a tiger and was in trouble.

Although he was extremely confident in his own strength and felt that no one in the Ming army could be his opponent, he did not think it was a good thing to provoke Ming at this time. If Ming became angry, his head would definitely be the first one to be hit. Cut off.

Although as a Mongolian warrior he should not be afraid of death, there are two different things between not being afraid of death and recklessly committing suicide!
Genghis Khan once said that a warrior should have brains, not just bravery.

However, when everyone was trying to find a way to get off the steps, the provocative leader didn't think it was enough. Seeing that the atmosphere was quiet, he deliberately said: "What? Isn't there anyone in Ming Dynasty who wants to challenge?"

Faced with this provocation, Zhu Di's expression changed, and he was about to call the warriors in the army to compete with the Mongolian fighter.

But just before Zhu Di spoke, Zhu Zhanquan spoke first: "Shanxiang, you go."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hu Shanxiang had been standing next to Zhu Zhanchun just now, waiting for him to eat and drink. After hearing Zhu Zhanchun's instructions, he put down the wine bottle in his hand, walked to the field calmly, and stood beside the Mongolian boxer. Next to him, he saluted Zhu Di and said: "To my Majesty, I, under the orders of His Highness King Zheng, seek advice from this Mongolian fighter."

Seeing that the Ming Dynasty sent just a weak woman, the Mongol leader and the Khan suddenly felt humiliated.

This is simply to say that their Mongolian warriors are only comparable to the women of the Ming Dynasty. How can people endure such humiliation?
Even the boxer who originally thought that he should let some water go to make Daming look good was angry at the moment, feeling that he had been humiliated, and wanted to use all his strength to make this weak person in front of him The little palace maid is so pretty, it's best to throw her to death in order to wash away your shame!

Looking at the scene in front of him, Zhu Di couldn't help but touch his beard. The anger in his eyes faded away, followed by a sense of appreciation.

Of course he could see that Zhu Zhanchun's move was the best retaliation for the Mongols, and it was also the greatest humiliation. Regardless of winning or losing, the Mongols would lose their face.

It's just that the Hu Shanxiang in front of him looks weak and weak, and he doesn't look like he can compete with the Mongolian fighter in front of him. This makes Zhu Di a little uneasy and turns to look at Zhu Zhancheng.

However, Zhu Zhanquan didn't say anything about this. He seemed to have great confidence in Hu Shanxiang, or he didn't care about her life or death at all.

Faced with this situation, Zhu Di couldn't say much, so he signaled Hu Shanxiang and the Mongolian boxer to start competing.

(End of this chapter)