Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 139: Leaving Lhasa and retreating instead of advancing
The mansion of Qiangzuo Suonan Qunpei has now become the temporary Huitaiji mansion. Since Sultan entered Lhasa, the strong commander dedicated his mansion to stay there. Despite this, Huitaiji knew very well that he had a deep affection for the Gelug sect and did not fully trust him. He only maintained polite respect. Things are often like this in the world, and the person who gives you a gift may not be a friend.

Sultan woke up, but pretended to be asleep with his eyes closed, peeping at the beauty in front of him. Her face is like a hibiscus, her eyebrows are as dark as willows, her skin is like snow, her eyes are more charming than peach blossoms, and her black hair is pulled into a high bun. The pearls on her head shine dazzlingly in the sun. Wearing a pink rose-scented tight-fitting gown with a yellow phoenix embroidered on it.

This is his fifth concubine Solangtsomu, a fairy with profound merit. The other four, Yi Ji Uli Ji Bayar, Na Muzhong, Ya Ruo, and Gao Yun, all came from noble families and had never suffered hardship since childhood. However, this concubine came from a poor background, the daughter of a serf. Her ancestors had been slaves of Zaisandibazhongmeino's family for generations. Because of her beauty, she was selected as a dancing girl and lived a pitiful life of laughing in front of others and crying in the back.

Fortunately, she was favored by Huite Ji Suletan of the Huite tribe and became his fifth concubine. She was also adopted as an adopted daughter by her usually aloof master, Zaisandibazhong Menino. Because of her humble background, she never dared to disobey her husband's will, and remained obedient, gentle and graceful. It was such pity that moved Huitaiji, and ordered her family to be granted free citizenship and a manor. This made Sonam Tsoom even more grateful, and he served him meticulously. He woke up before Suletan every day and prepared toiletries and breakfast.

The beautiful scenery conceals the present and the past, and the lotus flowers shame the jade face. Suletan secretly admired the beauty, and suddenly he heard a "puff" laugh, but it was Sorang Tsoom who noticed that he was pretending to sleep.

What a good Huitai Ji, he jumped up from the bed, kissed Xiang's cheek heavily, laughed and put on his clothes and washed up.

"Why did you get up so early today?" Sorang Tsoom asked gently.

"Today we have to discuss the matter of sending troops to Kang area to conquer Baili Tusi, so I got up extra early." Sultan's voice was full of expectation. War always inspires passion in men, especially those who are ambitious.

"Is there going to be a war again?" Solangtsomu's voice trembled. For a little woman like her, war means that the peaceful life will be disrupted, and relatives may die in the war. This is really terrible. thing! Buddha, please bless my beloved Huitaiji for his safe return! She prayed silently in her heart.

"Don't worry, they are just a group of chieftains. They are useless and vulnerable. They have a nice bar ready and are waiting for me to come back." Sultan laughed.

In the meeting hall, hundreds of civil and military officials gathered together. They said they were discussing, but in fact they were waiting for combat orders. The powerful Huitaiji has been in charge of the Huite Ministry for many years, and his authority has become increasingly powerful. Now that he has decided to go on an expedition, how can he listen to the advice of his ministers?

After quelling Chatu Khan in Qinghai, Sultan gathered five thousand surrendered troops. He ordered Tuoli to lead 2,000 Huite troops and 2,000 surrender troops to garrison Qinghai; he ordered his brother Sumur to lead 2,000 Huite troops and 2,000 surrender troops to garrison Damu Grassland; Guard Lhasa. He planned to lead 10,000 Huite troops and 10,000 Tibetan troops to attack Baili Tusi.

"Huntaiji, our sabers have been polished, and we are just waiting for your military order." Generals Barsi, Narisong, Suhe, Alatancang, and Sabir were high in fighting spirit and eager to try.

"Well, I am happy to hear the battle. You are worthy of being a Huite warrior." Suletan smiled and cheered for his direct generals.

"Tenjin Choi Ji Zaleb, we are also ready to go to war at any time." Zhong Meinai was the first to express his support. He was the first nobleman to defect to Sultan, and naturally he was also the first Diba to speak. . "Tenjin Trigyi Zaleb" is the honorific title given to Suletan by the great monk Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso. Calling this title seems more and more legitimate, and it also has a somewhat flattering meaning. Seeing that Zhong Mei was the first to express their loyalty, Suonan Qunpei, Dashpensuk, Mergen Champa, Dadong Nai and other other Diba looked at each other, and finally said in unison: "We are also ready to sacrifice our lives to protect the teachings. It is our duty to do so." !”

"Okay, okay! You are so devout, why worry about Gru being displeased!" Sultan said with a smile as "Tenzin Triji Zaleb". But I was thinking in my heart that when going to the battlefield, the Tibetan soldiers must be placed on the front line. He has always regarded these nobles as obstacles to his control of Lhasa. It would be great if he could use the help of Chieftain Baili to weaken them.

While I was thinking about it, a confidant quietly submitted an urgent military information.

Suletan opened it and read on it: "The Junggar tribe and the Heshuote tribe jointly attacked the Yuledus grassland, and the city of Yingsochuan is in danger." I couldn't help but feel the rivers and seas churning in my heart. Yingsaochuan is the fundamental place of the Huite Department. Once it is lost, the whole situation will be lost! But now that the situation is great, it's time to work hard to defeat Zangba Khan and Baili Chieftain, and become the master of the entire snow-covered plateau. If we withdraw our troops and return to the Yuledus Grassland, wouldn't all our previous efforts be in vain?

No, you can’t withdraw! Batu Hetan, Nasutu, and Xirimo are all experienced veterans. Moreover, they have been operating in the Yingsuachuan Valley for many years. They have complete defense facilities and strong city walls. It will never be that easy for the Junggars and Heshuotes. Beat it down. However, the families of the soldiers can be kept in Yingsawa River, and the news must not be leaked or shake the morale of the army.

Thinking of this, the young Hutaiji laughed heartily, raised the urgent military information in his hand, and said to everyone: "The Sutan Ah Heima Khan of the Yarkand Kingdom knows what he is interested in, and ordered his people to offer a surrender, and is willing to surrender to me." The Huite tribe paid tribute and became a minister."

"Congratulations to Huitai Ji, the military power has arrived, and the world has followed!" All ministers congratulated in unison, and Sultan also smiled and chatted with everyone about the expedition. As soon as the meeting ended, he found his advisers Liu Haogu and Xue Zongzhou to plot.

"An emergency military situation has just been reported. The Junggar tribe and the Heshuote tribe jointly attacked the Yuledus grassland. Yingsochuan City is in danger. What can I do?" Huitaiji asked anxiously.

"Huntai Ji, I think that the defenses of the large and small Yuledus River valleys are complete, and the city of Yingsochuan is impregnable. The food stored in the city can last for more than a year, and there are many highly respected veterans staying behind. The enemy will never be able to defeat Yingsachuan in the short term. Sachuan City. Now that Lhasa is newly acquired, you must not withdraw your troops easily. Otherwise, I am afraid this place will not be yours. It is better to quickly defeat Baili Tusi and Zangba Khan, and then rescue Ying Sachuan after unifying the snowy areas." Xue Zongzhou's thoughts and Sultan Coincidentally. "Shilang Xue's words touched my heart," he praised.

"You have occupied Lhasa, but you cannot govern Lhasa; if you conquer the Snow Region, can you govern the Snow Region?" Liu Haogu said loudly: "I think you cannot govern the Snow Region Plateau without weakening the alliance between the sect and the nobles." the true master”.

These words directly hit Suletan's heart. He respectfully asked, "Master Liu, is there any way for me to truly control Lhasa?"

"Use retreat as an advance. First withdraw the troops back to Yuledus and use the anti-Gelug alliance to eradicate the Gelug. Then in the name of protecting the religion, fight back to Lhasa and eradicate the anti-Gelug alliance," Liu Haogu said with a smile, " Please withdraw your troops first and deal with the coalition forces of the Junggar Tribe and the Heshuote Tribe. Sooner or later, the Snowy Territory will be yours."

(End of this chapter)