Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

When the sea in South China is treacherous and stormy, the land in the north is already full of blood.

At the beginning of August, after confirming that the Xia army, who was fighting every step of the way on the southern line, seemed to have no intention of intervening in the internal disputes of Khalkha Mongolia before the post stations along the line that maintained the safety of the grain road were completed, Wang Zaledorji, the Khan of the Tushetu Khan tribe, finally refused. Keeping the ambition in his heart, he decided to immediately launch an attack on the Zasaktu Khan, unify the entire Outer Mongolia, and realize his dream of becoming the Great Khan of Khalkha.

In fact, the time chosen by Wangzaldorji was not good. Snow will fall in the outer Khalkha area in late August and early September. Solve the opponent.

But Wang Zaldorji also had no choice. Cossack cavalry crossing the border have appeared in the north of Khalkha one after another, and the Qing army fought with the Russians on the Ergun River in the east of Khalkha. In the end, whoever loses from the two sides will win, and the winner will inevitably enter Outer Mongolia. At that time, the situation in Outer Mongolia will inevitably become more chaotic. It is absolutely impossible for a Tushetu Khan to deal with enemies from three directions, let alone prepare for it at that time. The Gale might also have a foot in the door.

It was only after the Tuxietu Khan tribe had already made a big fight, the irresistible Zasaktu Khan tribe finally made a difficult decision to join Huaxia, hoping to use the military power of the Huaxia people to resist their aggressive kin.

"My lord, the king's warriors have reported that they can reach the Selenge River in half a day's journey." Riding on the mixed-breed horse presented by China, Wu Moke, the king of East Khalkha County, who feels very good, said to him. Introduced by Kuching. "Now the Tuxietu Khan's tribe is confronting the Zasaktu Khan's tribe on the river bank, and we are rushing over now to attack Wangzaledorji."

"Don't worry, the battle hasn't started yet. Hurry up now. If Wang Zaledorji turns around and runs away, how can we find such a good opportunity again." Kuching obviously had other plans. "By the way, my lord, it's almost time for the troops to go to Erdenizhao (Guangxian Temple) to meet Jebtsundamba Hutuktu?"

Wu Moke asked some of the Fuguogong and Anguogong who followed him a few words in Mongolian, then turned around and reported to Kujin with a smile: "Don't worry, my lord, the king's warriors should have succeeded by this time."

What Umoke said was right. While the coalition forces were still marching towards the Selenge River battlefield, three thousand cavalry from the Chechen Khan had successfully entered Erdenizhao and dispersed them. They captured the remaining troops of Tuxietu Khan's tribe, and surrounded the Guangxian Temple before Tuxietuhan's big tent could react.

The sudden attack not only caught Tuxietu Khan's subordinates by surprise, but also made the monks in Guangxian Temple feel that the doomsday was coming. Persuaded, he walked out of the temple amidst the sound of killing.Seeing the supreme religious leader of Waikalkha appearing in front of him, hundreds of soldiers under the third-class assistant state prince Baqinong of the Chechen Khan who led the troops to surround the temple fell to their knees in unison.

Looking at the neat and orderly Chechen Khan soldiers kneeling outside the Buddhist hall, and listening to the noisy killing in the distance, Luo Sangtenbe Gyalzan squeezed the bones of the Buddha beads with a sad face, turned the skull wheel, and recited From the Buddhist scriptures to save the dead.Inspired by him and led by him, the monks from all over the temple also began to chant, solemn and solemn for a while, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding hellish scenes, as if the kingdom of Buddha from heaven came to the world.

After a long time, the sound of chanting stopped, and the Great Living Buddha, who was born in the Zhasaktu Khan tribe, asked Baqian Jinong who raised his head in a calm tone: "But the Chinese sent troops?"

Ba Qian Jinong hesitated, and then responded respectfully: "Great Living Buddha with boundless wisdom, you are right, the Celestial Dynasty has sent troops."

Luosandan Beijian sighed in admiration: "Only people who have lost their eyes by the police will think that Xia Jun will build the station all the way to Erdeni, and then fight with him. How confused. Knowing that this battle crosses the river, how many people of the Tushetu Khan tribe can survive. They are all people of the grassland, why can't they put down the butcher knife?"

Thinking that Jebtsundamba was wasting time, Ba Qiong Jinong boldly said: "Please move the Great Living Buddha."

Luosang Danbei nodded firmly and said: "Okay, let this nobleman send me to the front of the army, maybe there is still time to eliminate the military disaster."

It's a pity that the compassionate Luo Sangdan Beijianzan obviously didn't have time to rush to the battlefield.

On August 15th, the 5000th year of Wucheng, Tuxietu Khan and Zhasaktu Khan fought a decisive battle on the banks of the Selenge River. Tuxietu Khan, with 5000 soldiers, initially had an absolute advantage, and only one The [-]-strong Zasaktu Khan was defeated.

However, seeing that the final victory was within easy reach, the [-] Chechen Khans and the [-] Darigang Ai tribes suddenly appeared from the flanks, bringing back the precarious situation.

After all, Tuxietu Khan had a large number of soldiers, and soon took the initiative again, but a fatal blow followed. The Fourth Division of the Xia Army's Cavalry Army rushed out from behind, and rushed towards the Khan of Tuxietu Khan's tribe with an unstoppable force. where the flag is located.Although Wang Zaledorji tried his best and even mobilized troops to help back by shaking the front line, in the face of Xia's group charge, any Mongolian cavalry who tried to stop them had no strength.

Forced by the invincible offensive of the Xia army, Wang Zaledorji had to drop the sweat flag and fled in embarrassment.Once Wanzaldorji escaped like this, the Tushetu Khan tribe completely ruined the hope of victory. In the end, the battle ended with the Tushetu Khan tribe suffering 5000 casualties and 5000 prisoners.

The Tushetu Khan tribe was defeated, but the Huaxia coalition forces also lost a lot. Leaving aside the Xia army, the Chechen Khan tribe alone had 2000 casualties, and the Darigangai tribe also suffered more than 3000 casualties. The Zasaktu Khan tribe of the Xietu Khan tribe suffered particularly heavy casualties. The number of casualties in the battle alone reached [-], and the rest were basically injured.

Under such circumstances, the Huaxia Allied Forces were unable to continue their pursuit, and a great battle ended.

Wangzaldorji, who had fled all the way back to Erdenizhao, was still panting, but more bad news came one after another—Jebtsundamba, who was the last reliance, was taken away by the Chechen Khan ahead of time—out of breath He suddenly fell ill.

Where do we go from here?Tuxietu Khan's tribe began to discuss a lot. Some people proposed to flee north to Russia, and some people proposed to go east and take shelter under the Qing court.In the midst of panic, the envoy of Losandtenbe Gyaltsan brought a letter of consolation from Kuching.

On the third day of September, the Chinese Allied Forces returned to Erdenizhao after a rest.

Under the eyes of hatred from the Zhasaktu Khan and the Chechen Khan, Wang Zaledorji presented to Kuching the golden seal of the Khan awarded to him by the Qing court and the distribution map of the grasslands led by the 37 banners of the Tushetu Khan. .

Kujin, who accepted the surrender of the Tuxietu Khan tribe, then punished the Tuxietu Khan tribe on behalf of the Chinese court, drawing out the seventeen banners in the central and southern part of the 37 banners to which they belonged, forming the Left Sanyin Nuoyan Division and the Right Sanyin Nuoyan Division department.In addition, the remaining grasslands of the Tushetu Khan tribe were also reduced, and the reduced part was divided into two parts, which were assigned to the Chechen Khan tribe and the Daligangai tribe respectively.

"Next, the imperial court will choose a place to garrison troops under the rule of the king of East Khalkha County." After the surrender ceremony, Kuching held a meeting of kings and princes of Waikhalkha to convey Zheng Kezang's previous will. "It will be around the Uliasutai River to help the Zasaktu Khan tribe resist the attack of the Junggar side."

The leader of the Zhasaktu Khan Tribe, King Cewang Zab of West Khalkha breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and went out to bow to Kuching and said, "My lord, please convey your gratitude to the great emperor."

"It doesn't have to be like this." Ku Jin stretched out his hand and said in vain. "Since Khalkha is a vassal of the imperial court, the imperial court naturally wants to protect the safety of all departments." Kujin then changed the subject. "However, please also invite Prince Cewang, Prince Wu, Tuxietu Khan, and Zuo Sanyin Nuoyan Khan to go to the mainland to pay homage to the Holy Majesty after the spring of next year."

What Kuching said was not clear, but the few people present knew the meaning in their hearts.Among the five princes, Cewang Zhabu and Umoke are going to thank you, while Wangzaledorji, the left three-tone Nuoyan Khan Danjin Luobuzang, and the right three-tone Nuoyan Khan Galdan Celingduo The three of them, including Ba, were going to receive the title of the Huaxia Dynasty and show their loyalty, and they had to go.

The five most powerful men in Waikalkha expressed their opinions one after another: "It should be so. After the spring, I will definitely go to the inland to pay homage to the supreme emperor His Majesty."

Then Kuching said to Jebtsundamba Hutuk who was sitting on the side: "It is best to invite the Great Living Buddha to make a pilgrimage to the emperor, so that we can show the loyalty of Waikalkha."

This is not a request, but an order. Regarding Huaxia's strength, Luosang Tenbei Jianzan can only respond: "I heard that the great emperor has built a (Yellow Sect) temple in Chengde, and he is going to pay homage."

After explaining the pilgrimage, Gu Jinjin said: "The sage told me that Tannu Ulianghai is a territory of Karka, and it should be under the rule of the court. Therefore, I need to ask some princes to send people to appease me. It is best to be able to After the spring of next year, we will make a pilgrimage to the holy driver together."

The few people were naturally happy to help this small favor, but whether or not the Tannu Ulianghai people would go was another matter.

"That's very good, then let's talk about the war." Kujin's eyes fell on Umoke's face: "The Oros people are fighting with the Qing court on the front line of Erguna, so they may not enter Dongkaer Ka, so please prepare for the response, Prince Wu, once there is a police officer, I will immediately dispatch the Darigang Ai Department to support." Actually, the matter is not only related to the Chechen Khan Department. "The situation in the west is the same. The military city of the imperial court can't be built in a short time. If the Zhungeers attack the tribe of Zhasaktu Khan at this time, the tribe of Sanyinnuoyan must provide unconditional support. As for the north of Oros I will handle the matter of crossing the border personally, and it will not be too late to send troops after the princes return from the mainland."