Chapter 27 Chapter 101 The Red Dawn on the Prairie

In the Yinma River in early winter, when the weather is good, the sun is shining and the sky is clear. When the weather is bad, the wind is cold and the sky is full of wind and sand. The first snow in early winter just fell today. The snow was shallow and thin, and most of it melted before evening. There were patches of white snow left on the grassland, like ugly scars. It will be beautiful when the real heavy snow falls and covers the entire grassland, and the snow is thousands of miles away. However, the scenery of the Northern Kingdom, where snow dances with silver snakes and the original galloping wax figure, is by no means a pleasure for the people on the grasslands. If such a heavy snow falls, it will certainly be a happy event for the people who mainly focus on farming. It is a big trouble for the people who are mainly nomadic.It is always cold after snow. Although there is a large amount of fodder in stock, it is also a big problem for livestock to keep out the cold.

This is the residence of the Alutai Department, very close to the territories of Kaiyuan and Wuliangha Sanwei in Liaodong. In winter, nomadic tribes will choose a place to settle down, and wait for the spring to bloom before nomadic. Therefore, in the past, the Tatar settlement Khan tent would never have been set up so close to Liaodong. Closely, there is no fear of war between the two sides at all, and these concerns will disappear. It was a quiet night and a little warm, as it is always warm when the snow first falls, and you don't feel the chill until the next day. The wind is not strong tonight, and few stars can be seen under the black sky. The night sky must be covered with dark clouds, and a bigger snowstorm is brewing.

The pasture is also quiet, the shepherds are hiding in their tents, occasionally there will be the cry of cattle and sheep and the long neigh of horses. Alutai's tent is warm as spring, and a dinner party is being held. Matouqin, Kekuer and other instruments played cheerful tunes with clear rhythm and vivid music. Four girls, wearing bright Mongolian robes, are performing a chopstick dance in the center of the big tent. Each girl holds a pair of chopsticks in each hand and dances to the music. Hitting the shoulders playfully, when hitting the chopsticks with hands crossed in front of the abdomen, it is a pleasant sight especially for men in the joy.

They danced quickly, with long braids flying, flowing and vigorous.When the rhythm of the music became both relaxed and fast, a pair of chopsticks flew up and down, striking bright nodes everywhere, pushing the performance to a climax. Use a knife to cut off large pieces of beef and mutton, blood sausage, stuff them in your mouth and chew. Grand Master Alutai sat at the top, completely different from the joyful expressions of the leaders, even when he was smiling, his eyes were cold and cold.He is now King Hening appointed by the Ming Dynasty, the real master of Tatar.Although Tatar's strength is much weaker than before, he has come from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, and he no longer has to hide in the shadow of the Khan to give orders. Such glory and satisfaction are unprecedented.

In order to resist the pressure from Oala, Alutai has paid tribute to Daming frequently in the past two years, and behaved very docilely.Taking advantage of his status as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the King of Ning, and as a subject of the Ming Dynasty, he has strengthened economic exchanges with Liaodong and Wuliangha Sanwei. Like this winter, he not only ordered all tribes to prepare sufficient pasture and winter clothes in advance , Sleeping accounts, and also purchased a batch of rice from Liaodong for emergencies. Now that he has enough soldiers and food, he is confident that he will recover his vitality within a few years and compete with Oala again.

However, during his contacts with Liaodong, he also discovered that the three guards of Wuliangha had deteriorated. The three guards of Wuliangha, who used to live as nomads, were brave and good at fighting, and were good at riding and shooting, now tend to focus on farming, which is more stable. The way of life is also keen on doing business and doing business. A large number of Han people appeared in the territory of Wuliangha Sanwei. Because of the many benefits and wealth they brought, they were regarded as honored guests by Wuliangha Sanwei. Arutai is quite vigilant about this. The Han people have more advanced production methods, and they are even more masters in business and trade. If they let go of their own tribe, their tribe will soon be attracted, imitated, and even assimilated.In just a few short years, the men and women of Wuliangha Sanwei are already proud of wearing Hanfu, speaking Chinese, and inviting Han people to teach their children to know Chinese characters and read Chinese.

Alutai does not want such a situation to arise, so although he vigorously develops border trade relations with Liaodong, he has strictly set up several trading places, and he definitely does not dare to let go of himself unsuspectingly like Wuliangha Sanwei. territory. Internally, there are still voices against him, but in view of his excellent leadership, under the combination of soft and hard, fewer and fewer tribal leaders dare to oppose him. Even if some tribal leaders do not obey him, they will not follow him. Singing the opposite tune, playing against the stage. give me some more time

Arutai took a sip of the strong wine, squinted his eyes and thought: In another two years, I can integrate the entire Tatar, so that everyone can be united.In another five years, my cattle, sheep, horses, and wealth can be restored to their heyday.I have to continue to think of ways to instigate Ming to conquer Oala and take the opportunity to strengthen my power. If I can unify the entire prairie, I will have the strength to annex Liaodong in 20 years. In 30 to 40 years, I will be able to A real challenge to Daming! Alutai narrowed his eyes and glanced at his stepson Shi Ningergan. Shi Ningergan was holding a large wooden bowl, drinking with other leaders boldly, put down the wine bowl, and took another Huobusi (also known as Huobusi) Unlike Bisi and Hun, it is a stringed instrument in central Asia, similar to the pipa, but thinner.), plucked the strings, and sang loudly.

Alutai smiled slightly, stroked his beard and thought: These big things may not all be done in my hands, but when I pave the way, my stepson will naturally finish it.By then, he will be Kublai Khan, and I will be Genghis Khan! At this moment, the thick curtain on the felt bag was suddenly pushed open, and a man wearing a khaki fat Mongolian robe walked in quickly. The girls who had just finished dancing and were about to step back hurriedly avoided to the left and right. Stepping forward, the speed was extremely fast, and with the flames burning on both sides, he also floated towards the direction he was rushing towards.

Lord!Don't beg back, Wulantuya don't beg back! The guard put his hand on his chest and saluted Alutai with an excited expression. Ulan Tuya is the most beautiful girl in the Tartar grasslands. I don’t know how many men admire her. The status of this guard is too far away from her, or she can only admire her from a distance and have a crush on her. But the goddess-like girl in her heart returned to the tribe , that kind of heartfelt joy still made him ecstatic. What? Alu Taihuo, who has always been calm and composed, stood up suddenly, and said in surprise and joy: What did you say?My Ulantuya is back?

Back then when Arutai decided to give up his revenge for killing his son, not to kill Xia Xun, but to instigate the relationship between the Liaodong Han people and the Jurchen tribes, Sakura refused to obey and still insisted on avenging her father. Since Lutai couldn't stop her, it was tantamount to abandoning her. If his plan succeeded, Sakura would probably die in Liaodong. In the face of great cause and personal relationship, Alutai finally chose the former. After the Liaodong incident was defeated, there were different opinions about the news about Liaodong. Some people said that a Tatar female spy who pretended to be the governor’s maid failed to assassinate the governor and was tortured to death. There was also news that the governor pardoned the female assassin. , drove her out of Liaodong, and some people said that the maid was sent to a kiln after her hamstring was broken There were different opinions, and there was no certainty. Alutai asked someone to inquire carefully, but there was no accurate information about her. He only thought that she was dead, so he stopped thinking, but he didn't expect that she was still alive.For a moment, Alutai was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly said: Where is it?Bring her to see me! As soon as the words fell, several guards surrounded a girl dressed in men's clothes and rushed in. She had already taken off her face scarf and hat, and a big black and shiny braid hung down her shoulders. It's not Wulantuya. Many of the leaders here also recognized her, and when they saw Sakura appearing, they were surprised. Excited and happy, Alutai stepped out of the room, opened his arms, and said excitedly: My Ulan Tuya, you are finally back! Seeing Alutai's true feelings at first, Sakura's mood is very complicated, but remembering that he designed her marriage with his son in order to consolidate her status, and sacrificed herself mercilessly for his great cause, she calmed down again, and Sakura took a few steps quickly , Said anxiously to Alutai: Godfather, prepare quickly, Wala is going to send troops to attack us! What? Alutai was taken aback. He was a mature politician after all. As soon as he heard the news, his family love was immediately forgotten. Alutai clapped his palms twice, and said in a deep voice: The banquet is over, everyone stand down! All the leaders were astonished when they heard what Sakura said. After hearing Arutai's order, they had to retreat one after another. The tent was empty. Arutai hurriedly grabbed Xiaoying and asked: Tuya, where have you been all these years?Why do you tell Wala to send troops to attack me? When Xiao Ying came here, she had already thought up some explanations, and said that she failed in the assassination, but was released by Xia Xun's righteousness. At that time, she was angry that her adoptive father ignored her father's hatred and her life and death, and did not want to return to Tartar, so she wandered alone in the On the grassland, she later drifted to Western Mongolia and was taken in by her distant relative Huo Ahatun, so she has been staying in Wala for the past few years. Not long ago, Tuotuobuhua Khan convened the Dahuligetai. Both Hashha and Mahamu were assassinated, and even Tuohuan died. The Oala tribes were so angry that they decided to send troops to attack the Tatars.Although Sakura is entrusted to Oara, she is a Tatar after all. Although she is not resentful of the cruelty of her adoptive father, but at this critical moment of life, all the grievances and resentments cannot conceal the feelings of so many years. How can she bear her own people being slaughtered by Oara?So he took the opportunity to escape and came to report. Arutai was stunned by the series of news. He didn't expect so many things to happen recently. Wala's attack is certainly an emergency for him right now, but Mahamu and Hashha In the long run, the assassination of a powerful enemy is a very good thing. For Xiao Sakura, he has no doubts, because he only needs to inquire about these things that Xiao Sakura said later.Sakura warns, you can ask him to be on guard in advance, if Wala does not come, then the news is not true, if Wala really sends troops, he can prepare early if he knows the news, there will be a lot of benefits but no harm, so he believes it without a doubt . Alutai said apologetically: Tuya, the adoptive father must think about the future of the clan, in the face of righteousness, he has to give up his family ties, it is the adoptive father who can't help you.Now, if you can rush to report to your adoptive father, it will not be in vain that your adoptive father will hurt you.Now, the foster father is King He Ning, who has taken full control of the Tatar power. You are back, and you will be my Tatar princess from now on. The foster father will never wrong you again! The two chatted for a while, and Alutai asked someone to take Xiaoying down to rest. He meditated for a long time in the tent alone, and said in a deep voice: "Come here, quickly call the leaders of the various departments, and discuss the matter in the tent!"