It is undeniable that those who came to the East to preach in that era all had real and practical learning. It was precisely because of this that when they saw the books and articles revised by Emperor Chongzhen, all their ideas suddenly died down.
The emperor of the Ming Dynasty actually knew much more than them, and was very comprehensive in all aspects, so what else could he do? Suddenly, they were confused about the future of missionary work in Ming Dynasty.
While Emperor Chongzhen was busy with this, the tribes on the grassland were also panicking.
The news of Huang Taiji's death could not be concealed. Along with the news of the new emperor's accession to the throne, Jianlu took the initiative to announce it to the grassland.
"What? The Qing Emperor passed away. The new emperor is the one born by Concubine Zhuang, named Fulin? How old is he? Can he be the Qing Emperor?"
"The six princes now make the decisions in the Qing Dynasty. Of course, the child emperor cannot handle political affairs!"
"But these six princes are definitely not as powerful as the late emperor? When the late emperor was still alive, he suppressed them to death!"
"Yes, even when the late emperor was alive, he was at a disadvantage against the Ming Dynasty, and he has never heard of anyone defeating the Ming army. So what should we do next?"
"..."
The Mongolian tribes who had deeper ties with Jianlu, because their sources of information were slow in the past, later decided to inquire about Jianlu's internal news. Therefore, they obtained a lot of information about the emperor's replacement.
"What, it turns out that the late emperor was angry to death? He vomited blood and died?"
"What, Prince Li was also captured by the Ming Emperor and then released? Doesn't that mean that among the six princes who are now in charge of the Qing Dynasty, at least three were defeated by the Ming Emperor, but they were captured again The kind that’s released?”
"Jinzhou also fell into the hands of the Ming army. Wouldn't it be echoing Guan Ning's side, moving east and west, pinching the Qing Dynasty!"
"The Qing Dynasty suffered successive defeats and was eaten away by the Ming army one by one. Can this be saved?"
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So, just like this, the more these tribes on the grassland knew about the wars between the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the more worried they were about the future of the Qing Dynasty. Correspondingly, he also had serious worries about his tribe siding with the Qing Dynasty. What should we do about the future of the tribe?
Similar concerns actually exist within Liaodong Jianlu. Especially after the three thousand Jianlu soldiers in Jinzhou were released, it brought fear to the Ming army. Some people even secretly impart experience to their close friends in private: if you encounter a superior Ming army, do not resist, but you will survive!
These psychological changes were quickly transmitted to the scout battle with the Ming army. Especially on the side of Guan Ningjun, Ye Bushou could clearly feel that the pressure they experienced was significantly less when they encountered Jianlu's probing horse. As a result, although Guan Ningjun has never won a battle, his confidence is growing.
The changes in the situation on the battlefield with Jianlu also stimulated Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao.
He has always been focused on stability when leading troops in war. However, in the past few years, he has made no achievements, while Lu Xiangsheng has prospered and made great achievements from time to time. Guan Ning, no matter what, there must be something to do, right?
In the past, Hong Chengchou had thought about picking up the weak and picking the weak. He had set his sights on the Mongolian tribes outside the Pass a few years ago. In the past two years, he had received a lot of news one after another. He was wondering, should he also fight a war?
Compared with Lu Xiangsheng or Sun Chuanting, Hong Chengchou understands people's hearts better. For this reason, in the original history, Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng both offended people in various ways, but Hong Chengchou was able to get both sides and was promoted all the way up.
Now, this cunning fox finally extended his claws to the grassland outside the pass.
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Outside the pass from Jizhen to Jinzhou is the Mongolian Karaqin tribe. In the eighth year of Chongzhen's reign, this tribe was split up by Huang Taiji, leaving only more than 5,000 strong men. About 10,000 strong men were taken away by Huang Taiji and organized into the Eight Banners of Mongolia.
The current leader of the Karaqin tribe is Gulusi Qibu, Subu's son. Because there are many tribesmen in Liaodong, Gulusi Qibu has become one of the few Mongolian tribal leaders who understands the situation in Liaodong.
Although it is already spring, everything is recovering and green is beginning to appear on the grassland again. The spring sun hangs high in the sky, spreading its light to the earth. However, Gulu Siqibu, who was riding a horse on a small slope, had a gloomy look on his face, his brows were furrowed, and "No strangers allowed to enter" was written on his forehead.
Seeing him like this, the personal guard next to him knew what he was worried about, so he reminded him: "Master Beile, how about asking the Qing Dynasty for help!"
In fact, at this time, Gulu Siqibu was still just a Gushanbeizi, but the title of personal guard was naturally addressed to Gaoli.
After hearing this, Gruschibu turned to look at him, sighed and said: "The Qing Dynasty can't even take care of it, so how can it send troops to help us encircle and suppress the Chahar horse thieves!"
That's right, the remnants of the Chahar tribe after their annihilation are active in the east, with almost a thousand cavalry troops. In this spring season, the flowers began to appear around the Karaqin tribe, which made Gulusi Qibu very worried.
It's not that the Kalaqin tribe can't defeat these Chahar tribe horse thieves, but the Karaqin tribe has sheep, old and young, unlike today's Chahar tribe horse thieves, who have nothing and can't afford to fight!
"Why can't the Qing Dynasty take care of it? I haven't heard of any war in Liaodong recently!" The guard was a little unconvinced and continued, "I have no other request, just send back the cavalry of our Karaqin tribe. .”
Upon hearing this, Gruschibu couldn't help but sigh again: "How can something that has been swallowed come back?"
Said that the guard was a little dissatisfied, Gulusi Qibu did not wait for him to say anything more, and further said: "Although there is no war in Liaodong for the time being, who can guarantee when there will be war again? Now the initiative in the war in Liaodong will not be in tomorrow's war. On the other side of the country. The Qing Dynasty has just replaced a new young emperor, and it is even more worried that the Ming army will attack. No matter what, it is impossible to mobilize troops to help us! "
"Then what do we do?"
If Gruschibu knew what to do, he wouldn't be worried here.
The guard may have noticed this, so he said angrily: "Those thieves from the Chahar tribe are really cowards. It was the Ming Dynasty that exterminated their clan. Instead of going to the pass to seek trouble for the Ming Dynasty, they came to rob Surroundings, what does this count?”
"It was the Ming army that frightened them!" Gulusi Qibu couldn't help but sigh with emotion after hearing this, "In the battle of Guihua City, more than 10,000 Qing troops were wiped out, and this was on the grassland! Moreover, Unknowingly, the camps of the Chahar Tribe and the Urad Tribe were captured. Such unscrupulous means, think about it, do you dare to mess with the Ming Kingdom? Anyway, I don’t dare, otherwise I don’t even know when the camp will be closed down!”
The guard was speechless after hearing this. After a while, he said in confusion: "In the past, our tribe also entered the pass along with the Qing army. We never felt how powerful the Ming Dynasty was! Why suddenly, Is the Ming army so powerful? Even the Qing Dynasty can only parry but not fight back!"
Hearing this, Gulu Siqibu became even more sad. He turned his head to look to the south and lamented in his heart, why is his tribe closest to the Ming Kingdom? If the Ming Dynasty breaks the customs, our tribe will bear the brunt!
Although I have placed many rangers at the border of Ming Dynasty, this is not safe!
Gulusi Qibu has heard more or less about the battle of Guihua City. The Ming Dynasty had a cavalry army. When they raided Guihua City, they didn't even have time to detect the horses and deliver the news. If Mingguo used the same method to deal with Guihua City, what would be the use even if he let go of the rangers?
Thinking like this, Gu Lusiqibu couldn't help but secretly pray to Changshengtian: I hope the Ming army will not pay attention to their own tribe, and if they want to cause trouble, they can go to the Qing Dynasty in Liaodong!
Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves. He turned around and saw that they were coming from the direction of the camp. They were running very fast, as if they were in an emergency.
Upon seeing this, Gulusi Qibu became a little worried. He quickly pulled the reins, turned the horse's head, and faced it.
"Master Beile, the Ming Kingdom has sent an envoy."
Gulusi Qibu's heart tightened when he heard these words. Just now he was thinking, don't let the Ming Dynasty pay attention to his tribe, why didn't Changshengtian hear it?
The Ming Dynasty came to the door. It was a disaster that could not be avoided. Gulusi Qibu quickly drove his horse back to the camp and asked at the same time: "Is there a good reception?"
"Yes, yes!"
When Gulusi Qibu heard this, he felt a little relieved and hurried back immediately.
If this were the case before, they might just tie up the Ming envoys and send them to Liaodong. Then they would first ask if they would be well received!
He quickly returned to the camp without even bothering to wipe his sweat. At the signal of the tribe, he strode towards his yurt. Before he entered, he said with joy and a smile: "The envoy of the Ming Dynasty is here to visit. It's so flamboyant." Piper is so radiant!"
After saying that, when he entered the yurt, he saw a Qianhu in a Ming army uniform and two followers eating and drinking. Gulusi Qibu was stunned for a moment, not expecting that the envoy from the Ming Kingdom was not a civil servant. But at this time, he couldn't care less about being picky. Before the Qianhu could speak, he said first, "I don't know why your envoy is here. Why are you doing this?"
People who don’t know, think that the two families have a good relationship!
When Qianhu, who was eating and drinking, heard this, he wiped his greasy mouth with the sleeve of his military uniform, stood up, took out a letter from his arms and said: "On the order of the Governor, I am sending you a letter. In addition, the Governor said, The deadline is one month, you’ll have to wait and see if it’s done!”
Subconsciously, Gruschibu frowned, and his intuition told him that this was not a good thing. But when he saw Qian Hu staring at him, he immediately raised his brows, forced a smile and said, "You must read the Governor's letter!"
After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hands and took it respectfully, then checked the seal, and then carefully took out the letter paper and read it.
Most of the Mongolian nobles, like the leaders of the Jianlu, knew Chinese characters.
Hong Chengchou said in his letter: The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was wise and martial, and fought and won consecutively, beating the Jianlu captives until they were unable to fight back. The slave chief Jierharang was executed and Dorgon, Azig and Daishan were released. This shows that the Ming Emperor was confident enough to arrest and release these slave chiefs whenever he wanted. By the way, Huang Taiji was so angry that the recovery of Liaodong was just around the corner.
Later, Hong Chengchou pointed out in his letter that the enemies of the Ming Dynasty must be paid with blood. The Tumut, Chahar and Urad tribes are examples. Your Karaqin tribe is also an ally of Jianlu, and you have also entered the pass with Jianlu to plunder. These accounts must be settled. When the Ming Dynasty sends troops to the grassland in the future, it will be the day when your tribes who are enemies of the Ming Dynasty will be exterminated.
However, God has the virtue of good life, and Hong Chengchou is willing to give the Kalaqin tribe a way to survive. As long as the Haraqin tribe surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and sent troops to deal with Jianlu or Jianlu's allies, Ming could see its sincerity, then he could ask the emperor to spare the Haraqin tribe.
At the end of the letter, Hong Chengchou said bluntly that similar letters were sent to other ministries on the grassland. If there is a hostile tribe that surrenders to the Ming Dynasty first, then the other side, the Ming Dynasty will no longer accept surrender. Moreover, the period of surrender is up to one month, so you can make your own decision!
This was such a blatant threat that Gruschibu crumpled the letter when he first read it. Ming Guo was really too arrogant!
However, as he looked at it, he felt helpless. This letter had clearly introduced how powerful the Ming Dynasty is now! Based on the strength of the Haraqin tribe after being castrated by the Manchu Qing Dynasty, they are simply unable to fight against the Ming army. The most critical thing is that the former backstage has now been beaten to the point of parry. It is too late to defend Liaodong, so how can it be possible to send troops to the grassland to rescue them!
Faced with the threat in Hong Chengchou's letter, Gu Lusiqibu was very unhappy. However, he had to hold in his discomfort. However, it would be impossible for him to surrender to the Ming Dynasty at once.
Therefore, after reading it, he pondered for a moment before he forced out a smile and said to Qianhu of the Ming Army: "If the general can bring a message to Governor Hong, I will consider it carefully. But...but this letter did not say anything What would be the benefit if my tribe surrendered to the Ming Dynasty?"
At this time, Qianhu, who sat down again and ate meat, had almost eaten. He stood up, clapped his hands, held his head high and said, "It's because of the mercy of the Governor that he gave you a way to survive. We can say that these are all military achievements." !”
"..." Gulusi Qibu was speechless after hearing this. These bastards are so straightforward!
Only after the sound of horse hooves faded away did Gulu Siqibu come back to his senses. He ignored the guards' questions and walked out of the yurt. Looking at the red dots that were about to disappear at the end of the grassland, he didn't know what to do.
Forward this letter to the Qing Dynasty? Report this situation? Then what?
If you are hesitant and other tribes rush to join the Ming Kingdom and then attack your own tribe, then your tribe will have no chance of joining the Ming Kingdom!
The Ming army has already wiped out three large tribes. Can my own tribe be the opponent of the Ming Dynasty? Or, can the tribes on the eastern grasslands unite again to protect themselves?
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