Lu Shouli followed Tian Zili to the study.
The study is on the second floor, and the bedrooms of Tian Zili and the princess are also on the second floor. The first floor is the living room, kitchen, and maid's room. The basement is a warehouse.
Outside this small wooden building is a courtyard, which is made of mud and thatch. Inside, Tian Zili asked Lu Shouli to carefully identify Han slaves who were strong and trustworthy. There were about two hundred people.
These people are equivalent to Tian Zili's servants. Responsible for working and keeping this place safe.
Tian Zili's Tabu Nang status is far more noble than ordinary Tabu Nang.
Because he married the princess of the last emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. She is a direct princess of Kublai Khan's line. Not those women with the blood of Genghis Khan.
He has hundreds of slaves and guards who are fully consistent with his status. Even the five captains guarding the place did not dare to make trouble in front of him and the princess.
Entering the study, Tian Zili sat on a chair, took a sip of water, and asked, "How many people have you connected with now?"
Lu Shouli suppressed his excitement and said: "I don't dare to be too obvious. I just know the past of these people secretly, looking for those who dare to resist the Mongols and have been punished by the Mongols. There are currently five hundred people. Many people are very reliable, and these people all complain that it would be better to die on the way back to the Ming Dynasty than to suffer here."
Tian Zili nodded, feeling increasingly satisfied with Lu Shouli.
People's hearts are separated from each other. Many people on the grassland have lost their blood and have been completely enslaved.
He had to be careful. When these people were first arrested, they were still bloody and dared to resist. However, some people gradually accepted their fate and began to please the Mongols and inform on their compatriots.
Or they could show their loyalty to their Mongol masters by oppressing and spying on their compatriots.
These people are even more hateful than the Mongols.
The Mongols were also very cunning. They had always been in a slave society and had a lot of experience in using and managing slaves.
Here, we use Han people to manage Han people.
These degenerated people are just trying to get one more bite to eat or be beaten less. As long as someone is slacking off at work, when the Mongolian supervisor comes, countless people will immediately report him with jumping feet.
In the slave camp, it was simply a world where the law of the jungle prevailed.
The situation improved after Tian Zili arrived. Only then did these slaves live an orderly life.
He formed his own guard of two hundred men to enforce the law.
Strictly prohibit bullying among Han Chinese, and combat gang crimes and abuse of lynching. Order is established here. Order also brought about the smooth organization of agricultural production and ensured the autumn harvest.
He secretly asked Lu Shouli to develop his own people. Lu Shouli has been on the grassland for more than ten years, and he knows Han slaves very well. He only observed in secret, looking for those who were punished by the Mongols but remained determined and unyielding.
For a year, Tian Zili was forced to learn to use various means to cause trouble and then observe the slaves' reactions. Create opportunities for Lu Shouli to carefully identify people he can trust.
These people only know that by following the Prince Consort, they will suffer less and their families will live an easier life. Because it is their innate habit to rely on the powerful and powerful.
They didn't know what the prince consort was going to do. Even if they are caught and discovered.
What Tian Zili did was within the bottom line of Lin Danhan's tolerance.
It is normal for a tabunang to develop some power of its own.
It would only be suspicious if he had no interest in power at all. This shows that he just wants to go back to Daming. And Lin Danhan is also happy to see him do this. This shows that he can still fight for it and there is still a possibility of staying in the grassland.
"Consort, is there any news from Ming Dynasty?"
"Yes, in three days, the army will be here. This time there are 15,000 camel cavalry. They have brought 70,000 camels. One camel can carry two people, enough to bring all 100,000 people back to the Ming Dynasty. .”
"Husband-in-law, in this weather, there is no one in the wilderness, and traffic is basically cut off. If we ran away, Lin Danhan would probably have fled thousands of miles away if he knew the news. It is indeed a good opportunity, but,"
Tian Zili knew his worries. Said: "Don't worry, I have made careful arrangements this time. This matter has been planned for two years. The army has brought back enough cotton coats and plenty of food. Even though the weather is cold, everyone's safety can be guaranteed." .”
Lu Shouli said: "Consort, most of these people are poor people who have been persecuted and oppressed by the Mongols. But some are traitors who help the Mongols. How to deal with these people."
Tian Zili said: "What the master means is that we should give priority to supporting Lin Dan Khan. You all have a list of these traitors, and they have been secretly identified this year. When the time comes, leave them behind. Leave them to Mongolia. People. Since they want to integrate into the Mongols so much, let them stay here. At least they can still farm land for Lin Dan Khan. Lin Dan Khan is stronger, which is also a check on the slave establishment. "
Lu Shouli said: "Consort, please tell us what we should do."
Tian Zili said: "The day after tomorrow, the army will arrive, but it's hard to say when. Tomorrow night, I will ask the servants to kill all the 200 pigs I raise. Kill another 300 sheep. Invite the Mongolian army to a meal. .Bring out all the distilled spirits we brewed and treat them to a happy time."
Lu Shouli said: "Prince-in-law, do you want to get them all drunk? Although these Mongolians are addicted to alcohol, there are always some who can drink well, and many of them will sober up the next day."
Tian Zili said: "It's definitely not possible to rely on strong liquor alone. I have something here for you. You can mix it with the liquor later."
Lu Shouli said: "Husband-in-law, our wine is too clear. If you add the Mongolian perspiration medicine, it will become turbid and the Mongolians will find it. It is better to add it to the mutton soup. The mutton soup will be boiled milky white according to your method. It will definitely not be visible. Those Mongolians also love to drink the mutton soup made with your recipe."
Tian Zili smiled slightly and said: "Alatan and the others are all human beings. They will be careful about the soup. They may not dare to drink it. However, if the wine is clear, they will never doubt it. My medicine is a liquid as clear as wine. This medicine is colorless, odorless and non-toxic. It will take three hours for the medicine to take effect and I will fall asleep. I sleep for three days. When I wake up, I have no memory of the past few days."
Lu Shouli said in surprise: "There is such a powerful sweat medicine in this world. It's really easy to use."
Tian Zili smiled and said: "I'm not a pharmacist. There is such a thing over there. My teacher sent someone to send it secretly. These five thousand people are Chahar's warriors. They have followed me for more than a year and served I am very respectful, and I cannot bear to kill them. Besides, leaving more strength to the Chahar people can help them deal with the slaves."
Lu Shouli admired him in his heart. The reason why he was willing to follow the consort was because he was a truly benevolent and righteous person. He has kind thoughts in his heart and takes great care of his subordinates and subordinates who have followed him.
"Consort, there is something I don't know whether I should say. What if the princess doesn't want to leave?" Lu Shouli said worriedly.
Mongolian women have a strong temperament, and it is difficult to convince them of something they are sure of.
"Don't tell her about this. I'll have a good talk with her when the army arrives."
