In fact, Xuandezhou is where Qiu Huiluo, the northwest envoy, is stationed, but Guo Ning came in a hurry, and Qiu Huiluo didn't have time to greet him. In the past few days, because Belgutai and Yeliyasi suddenly posted high rewards, Mongolians everywhere were agitated, and many tribes sent people out everywhere.
Qiu Huiluo knew that the Mongols had not had the opportunity to plunder for several years, and many tribes were driven crazy by poverty, and they would work hard just for the slightest benefit. However, such large-scale personnel agitation may not necessarily be due to the deployment of manpower in an attempt to invade the south. As his duty lay, Qiu Huiluo immediately sent orders to all the surrounding areas to be vigilant, and he himself immediately inspected the key passes in the mountains just in case.
When Guo Ning arrived in Xuande, he was supervising the defense of the pass near Migukou.
Of course, this is where Qiu Huiluo is smart. The purpose of Lu Shu's trip was the emperor's private affairs, and there was no fanfare. He, the envoy, only knew vague rumors. Now that there was trouble, he was not in a hurry to make things right in front of the emperor to avoid embarrassment.
The emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was originally the direct commander-in-chief of the army. If he made a decision, he could mobilize military and political forces in the border areas at will, without Qiu Huiluo's special interference. If he really needed to recruit an envoy, he would arrive in three or four days.
Therefore, Zhao Xuan was the only one who explained to Guo Ning the reason for Lu Shu's disappearance.
"Thousands of households on the grassland talked about their interests and would never dare to kill someone without authorization. Instead, they were worried about the poor people below, so I asked Belgutai to offer a reward. Yeli Yasi jumped out of his own family, but He and we have always had a tacit understanding in private, and nothing goes out of the way..."
Zhao Xuan looked at Guo Ning's face and whispered: "Not only the Mongols are looking for us, but we have spread the word and people are looking for us. According to external reports, the missing small boss who has a stake in the Tianjin Prefecture's Shanghai Bank also asked Shanghai Experts came forward to set a reward. Your Majesty, the rewards were not set very high, just according to what Belgutai first proposed. Too low, the temptation is not enough, too high, lest those Mongolians have rare goods and play with us. Mind’s eye…”
He didn't talk much on weekdays, but the more he tried to explain the reasons to the then commander-in-chief and now the emperor, the more nervous he inevitably became, making his speech very verbose.
Zhao Xuan also has a strong desire to survive. Before coming to see the emperor, he calculated over and over again and felt that his family was weak alone. Lu Wusi stayed on the grassland to continue his pursuit, so he called Qiu Huiluo to rule, and a total of seventy or eighty people were on the grassland. Someone who has some strength on the edge and is friendly with Dazhou comes over.
Speaking of this, seeing Guo Ning's eyes sweeping over several people behind him, Zhao Xuan said quickly: "In addition, I have also summoned available people from Xuandezhou who can go deep into the grassland. Generally...most of them are trustworthy. Your Majesty, if you feel that any of them are If anyone is reassuring, I will give you some private instructions and ask them to take more people and rush to the vicinity of Usha Castle to meet them!"
After a pause, he added: "So far, the young master's true identity has not been revealed. I will pay special attention when talking to them!"
At this point, he felt a little regretful. Because before Lu Shu went north, it was because Zhao Xuan promised in the memorial that many Mongolians, including Yeli Yasi, had received the benefits of the Zhou Dynasty, and the Han'er caravans came and went as smoothly as possible. If he said that now, it would be a slap in his face.
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He quickly looked up and found that Guo Ning had gone to the side slope again.
"Ahem... Your Majesty, this is the Luotuochang City I just mentioned. It was built by gold in the early years..."
"I've been here before."
Guo Ning simply replied, dismounted and walked up the slope.
There were shrubs and weeds growing around the slope, some of which were one or two feet tall. Ni Yi arrived with several attendants and cut open all the shrubs with a straight knife.
Guoning stood on the top of the hill and looked far away, but there were more and more mountains to the north, so I couldn't actually see very far.
Zhao Xuan had nothing to say and continued:
"This was originally a pasture controlled by Qianhu Lakshen, a Mongolian family. It has a radius of more than 50 miles. The north is mainly mountainous, and it is a hunting place for Mongolians. We did not restore the buildings here before because there was a lack of water in the surrounding area and it was slightly away from Xuande. A bit far away... But since this year, places such as Xuandezhou and Jinshan have been connected to form a line, which can be controlled in more detail. If the camel farm city here is restored, the south can be used for grazing and farming. Then use Military Platform and If Datu City and Xiaolan City in the east are connected, it will drive a deep wedge into the plateau."
Guo Ning stood on the top of the slope and saw that the slope extended all the way from the north. There were green weeds and shrubs everywhere. It looked wild and deserted from a distance, but looked like a big green blanket from a distance. Guo Ning vaguely remembered that there was a small river flowing ten miles to the west, which was enough to serve as a source of drinking water. Zhao Xuan said that there was a lack of water, so he must have remembered it wrong, or he was too nervous and started talking too much about Chai.
"I remember you said that Lakshen Qianhu has been dealt with, right?"
"Yes, this man is very unruly, and he has a lot of blood debts in his hands. There was a Han slave named Lu Wusi under him. After seeing our business in Jinshan, he went back that night and killed him. According to the rules According to the wishes of the imperial court, the Thousand Households have now been split into eight tribes, and Nayan, the leader of the Thousand Households, is waiting there."
Zhao Xuan introduced before that among the people he summoned, there were leaders of small trading houses who received special allowances from the Recording Department, leaders of horse thieves who specialized in doing dirty work for the Zhou garrison, and people who had fled to the grasslands in the past few decades. , the leader of the refugees who gradually gathered together. There are also people who, although they are Mongolian nobles, have become accustomed to serving the Zhou Dynasty. They can not only guard the caravans, but also do dirty work for the garrison.
Guo Ning looked at them intently and realized that there were quite a lot of Mongolians among them. Many Mongolians also wear extra Han robes to make themselves look more solemn, but they rarely bathe, and the furs and fur under the robes are not washed. When there are more people gathered together, horses and The unique smell of the sheep became stronger. Guo Ning estimated that he could smell their identities just by smelling them without looking.
On that day, Genghis Khan planned to launch a western expedition. Several thousands of households who were alienated from the Nilon Mongolian headquarters immediately rebelled. As a result, they were brutally suppressed. Only six thousand households were left to flee deep into the grassland and take shelter in the continuous villages set up by the Great Zhou on the edge of the grassland. Line of defense.
But the Great Zhou Dynasty was not a good one. In the following years, these six thousand households successively underwent great changes.
Thousands of households of Lakshen who were originally stationed here were moved to Jinshan. The powerful leaders including Lakshen, Hamaruddin, and Ombu died, and the tribesmen were divided into eight parts, divided among the eight Mongols. collar.
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In addition, the more prestigious Mongolians were awarded the title of "Qianhu Nayan". So much so that the garrison in Jinshan joked that any Mongolian who is driving more than ten sheep on the road should not rush to scold them to get out of the way. Maybe he is a noble Nayan master.
Also divided were the other three less submissive Qianhu tribes, with more than forty people holding the title of "Qianhu Nayan". At this time, more than 20 people arrived in Xuandezhou to wait for Guo Ning's orders.
The other two submissive Qianhu have not changed their appearance. But the leader himself did not care so much about the Mongolian official position, because both of them took their elite troops to join the Zhou army. Now one is serving in Datong Prefecture in Xijing and the other is serving in Qinzhou. They have both become generals and have received their farmland according to their positions.
The Mongolians gathered here at this moment probably knew that there would be an important task today, and all of them seemed particularly respectful. Noticing Guo Ning's gaze, they all bowed their heads.
Among them, the older and more experienced Mongolian old man said in a deep voice: "This is the emperor of the Central Plains, a man from heaven! He is more noble than the Great Khan! You must not be rude! Lower your head! Lower your head!"
Some people couldn't help but say: "Is the emperor of the Central Plains so young?"
Immediately, several companions shouted: "Shut up!"
These Mongolians are much smarter than the Mongolians living on the plateau. The area where they are active now is not only the front line of the confrontation between the two parties, but also the window for Dazhou to use economic means to exert influence on the grassland. Various open or undisclosed exchanges of interests are taking place here every moment.
Mongolians didn't understand it before just because they haven't been exposed to it. It doesn't mean they are stupid. After two years of watching near Jinshan and Xuandezhou, they already understood the key points and even participated in many of them.
Horses, livestock, and furs are continuously exported from the grassland, and medicinal materials, tea, cloth, clothing, luxury goods, etc. are continuously imported, forming a huge chain of interests. Of course, this chain is not as refreshing as grabbing it directly with a knife. The advantage is that it is endless, and whenever you deal with it, there will be benefits, so you don't have to worry about your work being in vain.
So at first they were not used to it, and they would complain from time to time, feeling that they had become domesticated dogs and lost the pride and dignity of the Mongolian people; but as time went by, they became more and more accustomed to this.
Not only adapting, but also adapting to group registration. Even if someone has other ideas, they don't dare to express them at all, because if the interests of other Mongolians are touched, the shrinking Qianhu Nayan will definitely not be able to survive.
As time went by, other ideas gradually faded away.
Mongols are humans too, not some special monsters. The reason why they have appeared so barbaric and ferocious in the past few years is that their life on the grasslands is extremely difficult, and apart from killing and looting, they have no other way to change their fate.
The Mongolians used to not care whether they set out to fight and ended up dying on the way or not knowing whether they were alive or dead. But now that they have some wealth, everyone's ideas have begun to change.
If you lead the way, you can get warm clothes, and if you destroy a rebel tribe, you can get Huang Chengcheng's copper coins, isn't that good? In the past, we fought hard but could not get so much. Most of it was taken up by the nobles at the top, leaving ordinary herdsmen below with nothing more than a few pieces of clothing and a piece of cloth.
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It is quite easy to make money now and life is better than before.
The Mongolians gradually felt that their lives began to become more valuable. Subsequently, the Great Zhou Dynasty, which made his life precious, seemed more and more pleasing to the eye and more and more worthy of respect.
They lowered their heads and heard Guo Ning say to Zhao Xuan: "Your response in the market was not wrong, don't worry about anything else, and don't think too much."
They heard Guo Ning's leather boots hitting the ground, making a very powerful sound. He slowly came down from the top of the slope and walked between them. Then a skilled Mongolian voice sounded: "Everyone, please get up, don't be so restrained. I invite you all to come because I have something I want to ask you to do."
This emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was a terrible evil star on the battlefield. He was a terrible man who once defeated Genghis Khan head-on and drove hundreds of thousands of Mongolian troops back to the grasslands! Many people had previously speculated what he would be like. Did he actually speak so kindly? Back then on the grassland, even a timid Xue beside the Great Khan would be much more arrogant!
The Mongolians lowered their heads and exchanged glances; the old Mongolian raised his head slightly and asked diligently: "Your Majesty, is it the disappearance of the caravan member? We are already making preparations. We have capable partners. I will go to the grassland soon and try to find a way to get him back!"
"no no……"
Guo Ning smiled and shook his head: "I don't need you to find someone. Why should I use you for such a trivial matter?"
These words made the Mongolian people generally feel very comfortable, and the old Mongolian said quickly: "Then, what does Your Majesty need us to do? Please give your orders, no matter what it is, we will do it well."
As soon as he finished speaking, several young Nayan patted his chest and said: "Emperor of the Central Plains, we are wolves in the night and eagles in the day! Please give an order that we will never stay when we move and serve you wholeheartedly! "
Guo Ning sat down among the Mongolians and said seriously: "Sooner or later, we will find the missing person and bring him back safely. However, the reason for his disappearance is not that Belgutai relied on the power of the Golden Family , dare to make an enemy of my old friend Yeli Yasi and seize our land and warehouse area without our consent?"
Guo Ning pulled out the shining golden knife from his waist, and with a slight wave, he flattened the grass in front of him:
"I don't care about the members of the Golden Family. I only know that no one else can rob Da Zhou's property; no one can touch Da Zhou's friends. Therefore, Belgutai must die! I will provide five hundred horses and twenty thousand horses." The sheep and the waterside pasture with a radius of fifty miles here, buy Belgutai’s head!”
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