Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 25 Heritage dispute leads to civil war

The sun was shining brightly in the early spring of 1625, and the mood of spring was warm in the Khan's tent.

The great Baibagas Khan was enjoying the dance of Mei Ji. While drinking hard liquor happily. This is his favorite, and he cannot live up to the wine and the beauty!

"You're sweating profusely. Drinking too much is harmful to your health. You'd better drink less." The beautiful Ke Dunsai Khanzhu gently advised her. Her eyes glanced at Mei Ji who was dancing in the tent with a hint of jealousy.

According to Mongolian rules, only the descendants of the golden family can be called Khan, Huitaiji, and Taiji. Lords of non-golden families can only be called Set, and their wives cannot be called Ketun (queen) or concubine. We can only call her Aha (Mrs.). But in this era of broken etiquette and music, all the powerful lords called them Tai Ji, and their wives also called them Ke Dun and Yan Ji. There were very few who called themselves Seth or Aha. However, the Heshuot tribe is the descendant of Genghis Khan's brother Hasar, and can barely be regarded as a collateral line of the Golden family. Baibagas has the noblest bloodline among the four leaders of the Oirat tribe. He is called Khan and his wife is called Ketun. It’s not too much.

"Hey, my dear, life is short, you have to enjoy yourself in time." Baibagasi laughed, staring at a beautiful girl with big breasts and thin waist.

"Hmph," Sai Khanzhu hummed jealously and said no more.

Happy time is always easily disturbed by mundane things. Selenghatan Batur, the fifth brother who worshiped Bagas, barged in without hesitation, "Great Khan, I just got the news that Qingtaishi is dead. The guy from the Noer Guard Chukur didn't report it to you. He monopolized all the tribes and livestock of Qingtaishi."

Noor Guard Zheng Chukul and Qingtai Shi were brothers, and they were both disciples of Bagas Khan. According to Mongolian custom, after a person dies, his property is inherited by his closest blood relatives. Qingtaishi had no sons. After his death, the Nuoer Guards conquered Chukul and took possession of all his deceased brother's property without hesitation. This was actually in line with Mongolian tradition.

However, Baibagas Khan was a powerful Khan who had absolute authority in Oirat, especially in the Heshuote tribe under his direct jurisdiction. All major affairs in the tribe could only be implemented with his consent. Although the Norwei Zhengchukul had the right to inherit, directly inheriting his deceased brother's property without reporting it to himself was an affront to his authority in the eyes of the great khan. In addition, in addition to lust and alcoholism, he also has a hobby: greed for money. The thousand herdsmen households and a large number of cattle, sheep, horses and camels left in Qingtaishi are a considerable fortune!
In order to defeat the Nuoer Guards and conquer Chukul, and also because he was greedy for the property left by Qingtaishi, he decided to take action.

"Selenhatan Batur, you must immediately gather troops and horses, follow me to the south bank of the salt water lake, and seize all the remaining people and livestock in Qingtaishi."

"Yes, Khan".

When it comes to fighting over family property, you have to be quick, otherwise it will be too late. The experienced Baibagas knew this very well and couldn't wait to gather a large army. In a hurry, he took only four thousand guards and flew from Urumqi to Uluse, formerly owned by Qingtaishi, on the south bank of the salt water lake. His speed was so fast that the Nor Guard Zhukul had no time to react.

Oirat Khan and Minister Heshuote came in person, but Qingtaishi's tribe did not dare to resist and obeyed the orders obediently.

Baibagas proudly led Qingtaishi's tribe back to Urumqi. Normally, after robbing someone's property, he should go home quickly, but he thought that even the Khalkha people were defeated by his own hands, and no one in the entire Oirat dared to raise his beard, so he left in no hurry. Just like traveling around the mountains and rivers.

"Taiji, the Great Khan is unkind and has taken away all the tribes and livestock left by Qingtaishi to you." When his subordinates reported to the Norwei Zongchukul, he was so surprised that his eyes widened, "Brother Cong, Cong Brother, you are the Great Khan of Oirat, how can you be so unreasonable?"

Although he was angry, he knew that his strength was far inferior to that of Bai Bagas, so he angrily came to Kukwusu to seek help from Kundulun Ubas, another tiger in Heshuote's department.

Kundulun Ubashi and Baibagas are brothers, and they are just cousins ​​with Noerweizhengchukul. However, they have a bad relationship with their biological brothers and are as close as brothers to their younger brothers. His pastureland is very close to his brother's pastureland in Kukwusu (along the Karatar River south of Lake Balkhash).

"Brother, the Great Khan bullied the weak and robbed all the people and livestock left by my deceased brother. I beg you to make the decision for me." As soon as they met, the Norwei Zhengchukul burst into tears and cried until the tears fell. , I feel pity for you.

Kundulun Ubas is a bloody man who likes to fight injustice most in his life. After hearing the whole story, he was so angry that he shouted, "Second brother, second brother, you are the Great Khan of Oirat, how can you seize someone's inheritance so shamelessly?"

He looked at the Nuoer Guards Conquering Chukul and said, "Don't cry, quickly gather your troops and horses, and follow me to take back the tribes and livestock that my brother left for you."

With the support of Kundulun Ubas, the Noor Guards were emboldened to conquer Chukul. The two gathered fifteen thousand soldiers and horses to pursue Bagas.

Baibagas was on his way when he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves behind him. Having experienced many battles, he knew the enemy was far outnumbered when he saw the dust raised by the cavalry. Although his guard army is very elite, it is inevitable that he will be outnumbered, and he can't help but secretly regret not bringing more troops.

After all, he was an outstanding commander. He was frightened but not confused. He commanded his subordinates in an orderly manner to connect the accompanying carts and form a formation to meet the enemy.

"Second brother, if you return Qingtaishi's inheritance to the Nuoer Guards Zhengchukul, I will let you go back to Urumqi."

"Great Khan, as long as you return your deceased brother's inheritance, this matter will be treated as if it never happened." Kundulun Ubashi and Noer Guards Zhengchukul shouted loudly, but they were answered by a shower of arrows. The dignified Oirat Khan was unwilling to surrender to his subordinates.

The two were enraged and ordered an attack. The Hoshuote people fought against the Hoshuote people, and the south bank of the Aral Lake became a battlefield.

There are many Dulbert people's pastures near the salt water lake. Such a large-scale military conflict naturally alarmed the Dulbert Taiji.

Baoyilden broke into Dalai Taishi's big tent and said, "Dataiji, disaster is coming. Because of the competition for Qingtaishi's inheritance, Baibagas Khan, Kundulun Ubas, and Nuoerwei conquered Chukul." The two Taijis started fighting."

Daleitaish was shocked. Although it was currently just an internal conflict within the Heshuote tribe, it might develop into a civil war in the entire Oirat if it involved the leader of the alliance, Bai Bagas. Nowadays, the Khalkha and Tuohite tribes are still stuck at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. At this time, the Oirat people cannot kill each other.

"Hurry, fourth brother, follow me to the lagoon immediately. Don't let the situation worsen." He shouted to Boileden, and in a hurry he only brought a thousand soldiers to the conflict site to resolve the conflict.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree. Although Durbot's tribe suffered heavy losses in the war with Khalkha, Daletesh still enjoyed high prestige in Oirat. Seeing him coming, Baibagasi, Kundulun Ubashi, and Nuoerwei Zhengchukul hurriedly restrained their men to stop fighting and wait for his mediation.

Since ancient times, money and silk have moved people's hearts, and the two sides have been tit-for-tat and refused to give in.

Daleitaish knew that, legally speaking, Qingtaishi's inheritance should be inherited by his brother Noer Wei Zhengchukul. But Bagas is the great khan of the entire Oirat, and his prestige must be maintained. Therefore, he decided to divide the property equally between them.

"Great Khan, according to our Mongolian customs, the Norwei Zongchukul is Qingtaishi's biological brother and should inherit the legacy of his deceased brother. It is inappropriate for you to take away Qingtaishi's subordinates, cattle and sheep," he said first Tactfully scold Bagas Khan.

Then the conversation changed and he talked about the wrongdoing of the Noor Guards in conquering Chukul, "It is understandable that you inherit the legacy of your deceased brother, but how dare you not report it to the Great Khan? Where does the majesty of the Great Khan go? Such behavior cannot go unpunished. . So be it, I will punish you by giving half of the thousand households and livestock that you should inherit to the Great Khan as an apology. What do you think? Great Khan, is this a good solution?"

After saying that, he looked at everyone eagerly.

Since Bagas had few soldiers and was at a disadvantage, he would naturally be willing to get half of Qingtai Shi's inheritance. Although Kundulun Ubashi and Noer Guards were not willing to conquer Chukul, due to the prestige of Dalai Taishi, they were willing to do so. I dare not disobey.

Daletesh succeeded in persuading the two sides to divide their tribes and populations, and then placed wine in the camp to make peace for both sides. There was not much talk, and everyone had their own thoughts. After eating and drinking in a hurry for a while, they led their men back to their respective pastures.

"That old guy in Dalai Teish doesn't know right from wrong and favors the Great Khan. He actually violated the traditions of our Mongolians and gave half of my brother's inheritance to the Great Khan. Damn it!" Nuoer Guards Chukur was indignant.

"My dear brother, don't be angry. A gentleman will take revenge. It's not too late in ten years. Let's go back to the pasture first to discuss countermeasures." Kundulun Ubashi gave him a lenient explanation.

The two were talking when they suddenly saw smoke and dust billowing, and more than ten thousand soldiers and horses came from the front. Could it be that Bai Gasi transferred troops from Urumqi?

While he was doubting, Nuoer Guards Chukul recognized his friends, three Taijis from the Torgut tribe: Mergentemuna, Guyang, and Tabentai. It turned out that in addition to complaining to Kundulun Ubas, he also wrote a book to ask for help from these three friends. Because they were far away, the three Taiji troops arrived a little late.

There were about 15,000 Santaiji's men, plus the 15,000 soldiers from Kundulun Ubas and Nuoer Guards who conquered Chukul, the total strength reached 30,000.

When there are more soldiers, courage becomes stronger. All the Taijis persuaded the Noer Guards to conquer Chukul. The Great Khan had bullied others too much. The matter could not be left alone. All the tribesmen and livestock of Qingtaishi should be taken back.
"My dear brother, Dalai Taishi has returned north to the Ob grassland. Now we have an army of 30,000, which is far more than the guard army brought by the Khan. Why not wait for the Dulbert people to go far and lead the army to catch up with the army? Khan, force him to hand over half of Qingtai Shi's inheritance?" Kundulun Ubashi offered a plan.

"What if the Great Khan refuses?" Nuoer Guards Zheng Chukul was a little worried.

"If he refuses, get rid of him. In the era of war and chaos, it is normal for a few people to die on the south bank of the Aral Lake. At that time, it will be said that the Great Khan encountered the unfortunate death of the Khalkha cavalry," Mergentemuna sneered. .

(End of this chapter)