Now seeing that Han Du wanted to sacrifice to Genghis Khan, Azashili quickly asked: "Master Marquis, do you really want to sacrifice to Genghis Khan?"
"Of course!" Han Du nodded without hesitation.
Azashi was also a little confused as to what Han Du meant by this move, and asked hesitantly: "The Marquis is the Marquis of Zhenhai in the Ming Dynasty, why would he sacrifice to Genghis Khan?"
Han Du glanced at him and said calmly: "Genghis Khan, a genius! Although I am the Marquis of Zhenhai of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu Gao once had an imperial concubine. The Ming Dynasty inherited the former Yuan Dynasty. How can I not offer sacrifices to him?" "
"Okay, okay, I'll go prepare it for the Marquis now!" Azashili danced happily.
Where would he have the chance to hear such secrets? If Han Du had not spoken out, he would never have known in his life that Emperor Gao, the great ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, not only recognized the Bei Yuan as orthodox, but also believed that the Ming inherited the unification of the Bei Yuan.
Lao Zhu did say this once. Although he regretted it a few years after saying it, he didn't change it after all, right? Now Zhu Biao is sending people to revise the actual records of Ming Taizu, but there is the source of this sentence.
The three animal sacrifices were originally pigs, cattle and sheep, but there are cattle and sheep everywhere on this grassland, but there are no pigs. Fortunately, it doesn't matter, you can use a camel instead.
After Azashi prepared the three animal sacrifices, he set up a wooden platform and presented the three animal sacrifices on it.
There was no incense, so wine could be used instead. But I guess Genghis Khan was not interested in burning incense, but wine might be more to his liking.
Han Du took out a jar of fine wine. This was real fine wine, which Han Du brought from home. Xu Chengfei has been staring at this jar of wine for a day or two, but Han Du has never given it to him.
After filling the wine bowl, Han Du knelt down respectfully and raised the wine bowl with both hands. The others, Xu Chengfei and Azashi, knelt on both sides behind Han Du in turn.
"Handu, Marquis of Zhenhai in the Ming Dynasty, pays homage to Genghis Khan!!!"
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"Goodbye!!!"
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"Three obeisances!!!"
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The sacrificial ceremony was extremely crude, and there was nothing that could be done about it. After all, there was no adequate preparation before coming here. In addition, this is not a place to stay for a long time. Even though there is still sunshine now, there might be a snowstorm coming next moment.
After Han Du hurriedly offered sacrifices, he ordered the army to continue their journey.
When the army set off this time, Xu Chengfei suddenly felt that the mood between the Ming army and the three guards of Wuliangha had eased a lot, and there was inexplicably more trust and intimacy between them.
Xu Chengfei couldn't help but suddenly realized, and subconsciously glanced at Han Du's side face. Only then did he understand why Han Du insisted on offering sacrifices to Genghis Khan.
Han Du seemed to notice Xu Chengfei's gaze, and turned back to smile at him the next moment. Of course, there is a purpose for worshiping Genghis Khan. After all, the three guards of Wuliangha were once Mongols. Although they were intimidated by the strength of the Ming Dynasty and surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, they were not truly loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
Now that the army is deep in the Mobei land, far away from the border of the Ming Dynasty, the deterrence of the Ming Dynasty against the three guards of Wuliangha has also been reduced to the extreme. Even if they rebel at the next moment, Han Du will not be surprised at all.
If you want to get out of this desert, although a compass is enough, it will naturally be much easier if Azashili leads the way.
Let’s take what happened just now. If it weren’t for Azashili, would Han Du be able to recognize the Onan River?
There was a vast expanse of white all around. Although I could confirm the direction, I couldn't confirm my location. I didn't even know how many days it would take to get out of Mobei. You must know that marching day after day is what wears down people's patience the most, especially when you don't know how long such a march will take. Even more seriously, a mutiny is possible.
On the contrary, everyone in the army now knows that they are on the banks of the Onan River. As long as they follow the Onan River, they can get out of Mobei. Even if this time is one month, or even two months, as long as everyone has a goal in mind, they can reach it even if they are thousands of miles away.
Han Du clearly felt that although they were still marching, the mood of the soldiers was very different now from when they came. It was lifeless when it came, and everyone was gritting their teeth and holding back their energy. Now, many people have smiles on their faces, and even laughter can be heard.
The surrounding area was completely white, and I couldn't see a single living thing after walking for many days. The barriers between the Ming army and the three guards of Ulliangha are gradually disappearing, and there is gradually a feeling of sharing life and death in adversity.
Even the scouts no longer do their own things like they used to. Nowadays, we often see the Ming army’s scouts and Wu Liangha’s scouts, chatting and laughing, setting off together and coming back together.
Since both sides of the Onan River were very flat, Han Dubian asked the army to move along the river. The army can carry cannons. Although these cannons only weigh 400 kilograms, it is much easier to walk on flat areas than on undulating hills. Even though the Onon River is winding and winding, it will take a lot more walking, but compared to carrying such a heavy cannon up and down in the ice and snow, it is still worth it.
The situation of the army is getting better, and everyone is full of confidence.
But the surrounding environment was getting worse. Not only did the army encounter blizzards one after another, but this blizzard was even bigger than anything Han Du had ever encountered before.
Choosing a bend in the river to avoid the wind and snow, Han Du discussed it with everyone, but did not come up with any results. In such a blizzard, one can either stay where one is and wait for the blizzard to pass, or one can continue marching in the dim light of the sky.
It's definitely not possible to stay where you are. God knows when will this snowstorm pass? If it lasts three to five days, it's fine, and the army's meat can still support it, but if it's delayed for too long, it will be dangerous. The longer the time, the more dangerous the army will be.
Instead of doing this, it is better to continue marching, even if it means being in a snowstorm all the time!
The army continued on their way, and even Han Du didn't know how many days they had walked in this ice and snow. Because there were so many blizzards this time, in such weather, when the blizzard is weaker, you can still see obvious skylight. If the blizzard is very strong, it is almost impossible to see, and it is no different from the night.
The army stopped and walked like this, trudging along the way.
With tens of thousands of cattle and sheep following him, Han Du ordered the soldiers to eat as much meat as possible and save food first. Anyway, these cattle and sheep are often frozen to death, and even those who are still alive don't know how long they can survive. Eating meat first can make full use of these cattle and sheep and keep as much food as possible.
On this day, Han Du didn't know where he went.
Only to suddenly find that the snowstorm that had lasted for ten days suddenly stopped!
Looking up at the sunlight falling from the sky and the snowflakes falling vertically, Han Du laughed happily.
But before Han Du could laugh happily, Xu Chengfei suddenly pointed forward and shouted: "What is that?"
Han Du suddenly raised his head before he could see clearly.
Xu Chengfei's voice suddenly became louder, "Enemy attack! Enemy attack! The whole army is on alert, the whole army is on alert!"
"Woo~~~"
"Woo~~~"
"Woo~~~"
The low and shrill horns sounded one after another. Not only did Han Du discover the other side, but Han Du's army was also discovered on the other side.
Moreover, the opponent reacted very quickly and immediately sent a large number of cavalry to rush towards Han Du.
Han Du felt anxious when he saw the dense cavalry charging down from the hillside.
"Chariot! Hook up the chariot quickly, quickly, quickly!"
After many days of arduous journey, the Ming army's formation was already in disarray. There is no time to adjust the formation now. Only by linking the chariots together and resisting the charge of the opponent's cavalry can the troops and horses be organized for battle.
Neither Han Du nor the other party expected that the distance between them was less than two miles.
Han Du did not send any scouts because he was marching in a snowstorm. If a scout is sent out in weather with visibility less than 100 meters, I am afraid that after the scout runs out for a mile, he will not be able to find the army when he turns back. This is simply to send the scout to death.
The opponent's situation was obviously the same as Han Du's. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the opponent at such a close distance to wait until the snowstorm cleared before discovering Han Du's army.
Azashili looked at the cavalry getting closer and closer. He knew the cavalry well and said to Han Du: "Master Marquis, it's too late. I'm afraid they will kill us before we are ready. I will lead the cavalry up. Stop them and buy time for the Marquis!"
Stepping forward to intercept at this time, although it was cavalry versus cavalry, it was tantamount to putting the three guards of Wuliangha at a disadvantage.
Han Du looked deeply at Azashili and saw that his eyes were full of determination. He nodded heavily and said: "Okay! You, be careful in everything! Remember, you are entangled with them to delay time. When the time is up, you should withdraw immediately!" "
"Thank you, Lord Marquis!" Seeing that Han Du valued their injuries so much, Azashi was moved in his heart, his eyes turned red and he immediately tightened the reins.
Then there was a loud roar, "Warriors of Wu Liangha, follow our leader to meet the enemy and kill them!"
"kill!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill..."
The next moment, the sound of horse hooves was like rolling thunder, and tens of thousands of cavalry were like arrows heading towards the opposite side to attack.
Cavalry charges are won by speed. Not only do the cavalry on the opposite side charge first, but they also dominate the terrain from a high position on the hillside.
The three guards of Wuliangha, not only started late, but still attacked from below, so they were naturally at a disadvantage.
Han Du naturally understood that every breath of time that the three guards of Wuliangha fought for was in exchange for countless lives. He immediately shouted at the Ming army, "Quick, hook up the chariots, quick, quick, quick!"
The densely packed chariots were quickly pushed to the front, then laid sideways and linked together.
After Han Du gave the order, he held up his binoculars and looked at the cavalry confrontation in front of him with a solemn face.
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