The destiny of life, no matter how it changes, ups and downs, can never escape the four words of birth, old age, illness and death.
Even though he is said to be the strongest man in the world, no grass will grow wherever the horse's hooves reach, his iron cavalry will be everywhere, and corpses will pile up like a mountain. With a steady command on the battlefield, the Mongolian warriors will be satisfied, invincible, and have destroyed countless countries...
There is no need to discuss merits and demerits, but no one can escape the call of death.
Liupan Mountain was called Long Mountain in ancient times, and Long is also one of the abbreviations of Gansu. Liupan Mountain is a natural barrier to the Guanzhong Plain and an important watershed in the north. In the Northern Song Dynasty, this place belonged to Qinzhou on Shaanxi Road. Later, it was occupied by the Jin people and belonged to Xiningzhou on Fengxiang Road.
Nowadays, it is under the rule of the Mongolian army and the summer resort of Mongol Khan Genghis Khan.
In the second year of Baoyi in Xixia, Genghis Khan, who was ill, withdrew his troops from Lingzhou and stationed himself in Yanzhouchuan of Xixia. Genghis Khan, who was seriously ill, did not stop the war. He divided the army into several groups, with tens of thousands of troops led by Ashulu along the way, and continued to besiege Xixia. The other way was led by Sanzi Wokuotai, following the Jingshui River, and going directly to Fengxiang Mansion and Jingzhao Mansion in Shaanxi Province of the Jin Kingdom.
As for the third route, General Subutai led a team of 20,000 people to attack the Hehuang area under the rule of the Jin people, in order to cut off all connections between Xixia and the Jin country, and completely cut off the thoughts of the Xixia people.
After completely cutting off the connection between Xixia and the Jin Kingdom, in early May, Genghis Khan came to Liupan Mountain to escape the summer heat. At the same time, he sent Chahan, the minister of Qianhu, to Zhongxing Mansion to convey good fortune and misfortune to King Li Sui of Xixia and urge him to surrender early.
Chahan lived up to expectations and finally brought the Xixia envoy to accept the surrender. Genghis Khan was overjoyed and personally summoned the Xixia envoy in the barracks.
Subotai hurriedly rode into the Mongolian camp. When he met Chahan who came to greet him, he immediately dismounted and grabbed him.
"Chahan, what happened? Why did the Great Khan call us back?"
Intuitively, he felt that something was wrong, and it was related to Genghis Khan's condition.
Chahan looked at Subotai in surprise, and then glanced at the listless generals behind him, his face full of astonishment.
"Subutai, what's wrong with you?"
Wokuotai marched all the way eastward and encountered the stubborn resistance of the Jin soldiers. He had just spent all his efforts to capture Fengxiang and was about to attack the land of Jingzhaofu eastward, but was recalled by Kuai Ma.
In this way, there is no joy, and Fengxiang Mansion will definitely be taken back by the Jin Army again.
Subotai looked depressed, as if he had suffered a defeat and suffered a lot of losses.
Isn't there a team of two thousand people? Why are there only a few...thousands of people left?
"Don't mention it. Just tell me quickly, what happened to Dahan?"
Subotai waved his hand and changed the subject.
He really didn't want to mention the humiliating battle in Song Dynasty again.
"Subotai, Dahan's health is worrying. I'm afraid he won't be able to survive for a few more days."
Chahan said in a low voice with a worried look on his face.
If Genghis Khan had not been terminally ill, he would not have urged himself to go to Zhongxing Mansion and ask the Xixia people to surrender. The Mongolian army has been surrounding Xixia for so long. It is estimated that in another month, Xixia itself, which will be out of ammunition and food, will surrender.
Khan, I can't wait.
"What? Then I'll go in and see Dahan!"
Subotai was shocked and was about to leave, but was held back by Chahan.
"The Great Khan is receiving Tang Wuti and the envoys from the Kingdom of Jin. We should go in later."
Chahan glanced around and lowered his voice.
"Although the Great Khan appointed Ogedei to succeed the throne, there are still two years before the Khuriltai meeting. Torre has a heavy army, can Ogedai feel at ease? It is useless to say more, the army is probably going to..."
Subotai was astonished and nodded slightly, frowning in thought.
According to the Mongolian khan throne system, immediately after the death of the Great Khan, the heir designated by Ogedei ascends the throne. However, since the Kuriltai discussion system of various Mongolian tribes still played a large role, Ogedei could not succeed to the throne due to his father Genghis Khan's death, but had to wait for the final decision of Kuriltai.
The throne has been vacant in the past two years. According to the Mongolian custom of guarding the stove, it is likely that the youngest son of Genghis Khan and the fourth brother of Ogedai, Tolei, supervise the affairs of the country.
Torrey controlled 80% of the Mongol army and was the youngest son of Genghis Khan. It would not be surprising at all if he was eventually elected as the emperor of the Great Mongol Kingdom.
Subotai had a headache and felt confused.
"Where is Torre?"
Subotai looked around and asked subconsciously.
"Subutai, you're here too!"
Just as Chahan was about to speak, the sound of horse hooves sounded. Torre quickly arrived in front of the two of them, rolled his saddle and dismounted.
"I just came back from Jin territory. How is the Great Khan?"
"The Great Khan is in poor health and is receiving Tang Wuti and the envoys from the Kingdom of Jin in the big tent."
Subotai looked at Torre with complicated eyes.
One of the bravest and best warriors, Genghis Khan's youngest son; a resourceful one, Genghis Khan's designated heir to the throne. If this breaks out, the great Mongolian country will collapse.
"These dog-like things are full of rotten intestines. Just kill them. They distract Dahan!"
Torre's face was full of anger, and his horsewhip whipped the branch next to him.
"Torre, please keep your voice down. Dahan's body is not as good as before. I think he wants to kill less in exchange for the blessing of the Immortal God so that he can recover as soon as possible."
Subotai frowned slightly and advised Torre.
Chahan glanced at Torre and shook his head secretly.
As the youngest son of Genghis Khan, despite his outstanding military exploits, bloodthirsty and bravery, Genghis Khan also liked Torre the most. However, as the Great Khan of the Great Mongolia, Genghis Khan still chose Ogedei, who was more resourceful and more capable in governing the country, as his son. heir.
However, Torre holds 80% of Mongolia's elite troops, and it is only a matter of time before the brothers turn against each other.
"Subotai, I'm just worried about Dahan's body and don't want him to be too tired. Am I wrong?"
Torre vented his dissatisfaction.
Xixia was not captured, which made Genghis Khan furious and his condition continued to worsen. Is it necessary to still receive these bullshit messengers now?
"Tore, you are not wrong. When Tang Wuti's envoys came, they heard that they were here to surrender, so the Great Khan received them in person. Don't worry, they will come out soon."
Chahan advised softly from the side.
"Chahan, summoned Tang Wuti and the Jin envoy. Why didn't the Great Khan let you in?"
Torre looked at Chahan and asked in surprise.
As the most trusted adopted son of Genghis Khan, Chahan was surprised that he did not enter the military camp to accompany him when he received foreign envoys, and he was also an envoy from Xixia.
"I don't know either, but the Great Khan has his own reasons for being a great Khan. Maybe he wants to make his own decisions, or maybe the Great Khan already has an idea and doesn't need us ministers to interrupt."
Chahan said warmly, but he was muttering in his heart.
Perhaps, the conceited Genghis Khan did not want him, a foreign minister of Xixia, to get involved.
It seems that Genghis Khan hated the cunning and fickle Xixia to the core, and vowed to destroy the Xixia Dynasty and eradicate it.
"That's right. But there is no need for the Great Khan to meet these guys in person. Ogedei can handle it!"
Torrey muttered quietly.
"Torre, the purpose of the Great Khan meeting these guys is to let them know that the Great Khan is in good health, so that the Tangwuti people will surrender early, and so that the Jin people will not dare to act rashly."
Subotai frowned and patiently explained to Torre.
If it weren't for the early destruction of Xixia, why would Genghis Khan bother to go out personally?
Torre's face darkened and he stopped saying anything, while Chahan muttered secretly.
Wo Kuotai is thoughtful and resourceful, how can he be compared to Torre, a warrior? Genghis Khan appointed Ogedai as the Great Khan of Mongolia, and his vision was far-reaching and impressive.
I just don’t know how Wokuotai, who is very deep in the city, will deal with the relationship with Torre.
"Subotai, I just heard from Tali that you were defeated in the Song Dynasty. You suffered heavy casualties and even lost the things you robbed. Is this true?"
Torre suddenly spoke and asked directly about Subotai.
Looking at the incredible look in his eyes, you can tell that he is curious in his heart.
How could the mighty Mongolian general be defeated by the weak Southerners?
"Torre has suffered a big loss. Two troops of 10,000 people have lost more than 10,000. The infantry and craftsmen brought to attack the city are all gone."
Subotai's face turned red and he said it angrily.
"Subutai, what's going on?"
Torre asked in surprise, his face darkening a lot.
The entire infantry army was wiped out and more than 10,000 cavalry were lost. This was an unprecedented defeat for the Mongolian army.
"Don't mention it! The southerners have powerful firearms. The Song Emperor led a personal expedition and suddenly attacked with one hundred thousand troops. He was caught off guard and was defeated. The artillery of the Song army can hit three miles, which is much more powerful than that of Lingzhou City. Moreover, Song Xia and his wife , the firearms in Lingzhou were probably given by Emperor Song!"
Subotai made no bones about it and told the truth.
"Song and Xia are getting married? The Emperor of Song personally led his troops?"
Torre was startled, then sneered.
"That's great! I'm going to report to the Great Khan, gather troops and horses, and chop off Emperor Song's head!"
It turned out that the culprits were the southerners, who were rich and happened to send troops south to plunder.
Torre was about to leave, Chahan quickly grabbed him.
"Torre, you'd better wait a moment. The Great Khan is meeting with Tang Wuti's envoy. You must not disrespect military orders!"
"I know, I just went over and listened!"
Torre strode away and came to the outside of the barracks, but did not go in. Instead, he listened outside the tent.
Genghis Khan had strict military discipline and far-reaching prestige. Even the rebellious Tore was obedient and did not dare to make any mistakes.
Chahan and Subotai looked at each other, both shaking their heads and smiling bitterly.
Only Torre, the youngest son of Genghis Khan, dared to eavesdrop outside the Khan's camp. If it had been anyone else, he would have been beheaded by Genghis Khan.
In contrast, Wo Kuotai is stable and would never do such frivolous things. Genghis Khan was shrewd and capable, and he was not easily fooled.
Outside Genghis Khan's big tent, dozens of Mongol army generals gathered densely. Every time foreign envoys came to visit, the Great Khan would reward the generals with tribute, and everyone had a share.
Come to think of it, this time will be no exception.
Seeing the ecstatic expressions of the generals, Torre frowned and waved his hands gently. The generals were all solemn and stood up straight.
General Tuo Lei was very strict, and all the generals were silent. They pricked up their ears, as if they wanted to hear every move in Genghis Khan's tent.
"My poor grades and doubts about my perfect attendance are really embarrassing and my own tragedy! Thank you to the book friends who insist on reading!"
