Chapter Seventy-Five: When the Horqin people arrived at the kiln, it was difficult for Concubine Zhuang to persuade her

Emperor Chongzhen's sudden attack was just to see Zhang Zhimu's reaction. Although Zhang Zhimu was a little surprised by Emperor Chongzhen's intelligence ability, his face did not show it, "Your Majesty, you are still pretending to be confused about this matter for the time being!" The reason why we didn't tell you about this is that we thought about it. ”

"Hmmm! Let's talk about it! "Emperor Chongzhen's attention is no longer on the scenery of the kiln under his feet.

"Your Majesty! These Mongols were very savage. Who are they, and who are they better than them? We are afraid that they will not be convinced by our court, and they will not come to the kiln to see you, which will have a bad impact. So I want not to inform you yet. Wait until we've calmed them all down, and then let them see you. If they're not convinced, we're not going to let you know! Anyway, as soon as the spring of next year begins, we will take military action against them. Catch them or kill them. Zhang Zhimu patiently explained.

"Huh! It seems that Zhang Dongjia wants to save some face for me! Emperor Chongzhen said with a wry smile.

"Your Majesty, it's not for nothing that we're doing this." Zhang Zhimu said, "I never told you that when you arrived in Baotou, the prince of Tori said at the beginning that he served the kiln gang people and didn't recognize the emperor." I sent a telegram to inform him that he could not attend our ceremony if he did not recognize our emperor. That's how the guy relented. We have no dealings with these Korqin people, except for killing many of their cavalry. This time, through Concubine Zhuang's efforts, let's see if we can solve it without blood. ”

"The Mongols can't do it if they don't fight!" Emperor Chongzhen said. After listening to Zhang Zhimu's explanation, Emperor Chongzhen felt much more comfortable. He knew that Zhang Zhimu was doing this to save face for himself, but for the Mongols, Emperor Chongzhen had lingering palpitations.

"A solution by force is a prerequisite," Zhang Zhimu said, "but the main cavalry of Horqin was wiped out by us on the Jinzhou side." They know that it is not our opponent. The Manchu Qing to which they were attached is gone, and now we have pointed out a way for them to live through Concubine Zhuang. I think they had to get from. ”

"The Mongols are also capricious, and they will be the same as before when they recover." Emperor Chongzhen said uneasily.

"Since we can't kill them, we have to think of a way to maintain peace and stability for a long time." Zhang Zhimu said, "The reason why we used to adopt the method of changing the land and returning it to the river in the southwest was because we were afraid that they would repeat it. This time, we will leave no future troubles at the root. If they want to live, thousands of families will leave the grassland, and we will send people to govern them. Later, they can also elect their own leaders. Completely eradicate the possibility of their continued arming. In this regard, we have done very successfully in Ordos. The farmers and herdsmen lived a good life, and no one wanted to go out to fight. ”

Zhang Zhimu and Emperor Chongzhen chatted and kept turning around the Ferris wheel three times.

Zhang Zhimu reminded the emperor: "Your Majesty, let's go down!" So many people lining up below! ”

"Haha!" Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said, "We are like children, and the fun is endless!" ”

"But no, tomorrow's newspaper doesn't know what to say about the two of us?" Zhang Zhimu said.

"Haha!" Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said, "Your kiln gang is interesting, even the emperor and your Zhang Dongjia dare to comment!" That's democracy, right? ”

"Yes! It's democracy, and anyone can have an opinion. As long as you don't make personal attacks and hurt others. Everyone has freedom of speech! Zhang Zhimu explained.

When Emperor Chongzhen and Zhang Zhimu walked out of the sightseeing warehouse, the people waiting outside greeted them with warm applause. Emperor Chongzhen also waved to everyone with a smile on his face. The people did not fall to their knees, but Emperor Chongzhen felt that it seemed to be more comfortable.

However, on the way back to the hotel, Emperor Chongzhen said to Zhang Zhimu: "Zhang Dongjia, look at the queue, this is a good business!" ”

"Huh! The emperor is almost a businessman! Zhang Zhimu said with a smile, "Our literati look down on businessmen the most." But they still valued the money of the merchants. ”

"Haha!" Emperor Chongzhen laughed, which could be regarded as agreeing with Zhang Zhimu's opinion.

The use of the Ferris wheel has added a lot of heat to the Spring Festival of Yaogang, and also added another landmark building to Yaogang. Coupled with the release of two movies, as well as the promotion war of merchants, the Spring Festival in Yaogang is particularly lively.

Emperor Chongzhen and his entourage also enjoyed this peaceful and prosperous time.

But at this time, Concubine Zhuang, who took the train from Datong to Yaogang, was not in a relaxed mood. Concubine Zhuang had seen her brother Wu Keshan, the prince of Korqin Zhuo Liktu of Mongolia, in Datong, and it was not easy to talk to them.

After Wu Keshan received the letter sent back by Concubine Zhuang, his mood was extremely complicated. Concubine Zhuang said in the letter that she and Emperor Fulin were treated favorably by the Yaogang people, and now they have no worries about food and clothing, so please rest assured that the family can rest assured. But Wu Keshan knew that his relatives also had an aunt, a younger sister married to Huang Taiji, this Bumu Butai (Concubine Zhuang) was just one of his sisters, and the situation of the other two people was not known. Wu Keshan is the eldest brother in the family, and he can't help but worry about it.

What displeased Wu Keshan the most was that this Bumu Butai (Concubine Zhuang) actually forgot the hatred of the country and the family, and persuaded herself to return to the Yaogang people.

Wu Keshan just didn't understand that the Manchu Qing Dynasty was destroyed by the Yaogang people, and his tens of thousands of Korqin cavalry were killed by the Yaogang people, and his smartest sister, the imperial concubine of the Manchu Dynasty, had no intention of revenge at all. He felt that his sister must have been forced to write this letter by the kiln man. In particular, the person who sent them the letter was Bumu Butai (Concubine Zhuang) who was close to his subordinates, and they were all escorted by Yaogang on the way to them. This point strengthened Wu Keshan's judgment.

Wu Keshan personally asked about this subordinate, Concubine Zhuang and Emperor Fulin's situation in Yaogang. But what this subordinate said made him unbelievable. The Yaogang people are now building houses for them, and now they live in a place like heaven, and Emperor Fulin is about to go to school and study. Wu Keshan didn't believe it anymore, how could there be such a good thing in the world, and he would be blessed to be a prisoner.

However, Wu Keshan still carefully read Concubine Zhuang's introduction to the situation of the kiln. Concubine Zhuang told him that whether it was military or economic, the gap between Horqin and Yaogang was not ordinarily large. The Manchu Qing Dynasty was so strong that it didn't hold a round of blows to the kiln people. This is still a scruple to reduce the destruction of the city, otherwise with the firearms of the kiln people, the war will be more tragic. Moreover, tell him that if he does not return to obedience as soon as possible, in the spring of next year, the Yaogang people will attack the Mongols, and it will be too late at that time.

This also made Wu Keshan very unacceptable, which was like insulting the descendants of Genghis Khan. When will Genghis Khan's descendants succumb to the threat? However, Wu Keshan was also weak in his heart, according to the cavalry who fled back from Jinzhou: They were defeated by Tianhuo. All of a sudden, it was as if they were in hell. The brave Anda people died before they knew what their opponents were. These Mongolian men, who are usually not afraid of heaven and earth, are still trembling when they talk about this!

Thinking of this, Wu Keshan picked up the letter again and read it carefully, Wu Keshan knew that his sister was extremely smart, when she was thirteen years old, she personally sent her to the palace, and she would not lie to herself. It seems that the situation introduced by his sister in the letter should be taken seriously.

Wu Keshan first held a meeting in his tribe to discuss this matter. Everyone thinks that they should pay attention to it, and they all feel that next year's Yaogang will call, and they will not be able to stop the attack of the Yaogang people at all. Besides, his cavalry superiority is useless in front of the kiln people, and if you want to talk about fast maneuvering, you can't outrun other people's cars and things that can fly in the sky.

Later, they decided to invite the Ten Banners of Horqin to come together to discuss what to do.

These Horqin banners were also worried about the next step of the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and soon got together to discuss this matter.

In the end, the consensus reached was that the kiln people must not be beaten, and the kiln gang people should be subdued. However, as said in Concubine Zhuang's letter, it is absolutely impossible for them, the princes, to give up their power and status, and to be like the Ordos grassland. They would rather die in battle than agree. However, Concubine Zhuang unceremoniously told them in the letter that if they don't take the initiative to be like Ordos, they will be forced to do this like Ordos. War is not child's play, and war with the kiln gang people is not child's play. In the past, we all know what we have done to the Han people, what will happen if the Han people do the same to us. Everyone has to think about it.

These Mongolian princes knew that they couldn't beat the kiln people, but they were unwilling to accept the conditions of the kiln people, and they were very entangled. In the end, Wu Keshan said: "Why don't we listen to my sister, and we will send someone to the kiln to talk to them?" ”

Someone pandered and said, "Yes! Let's listen to Concubine Zhuang first! Let's go to the kiln and have a look. I can't help but see what the kiln people are like and surrender in fright! ”

Some people also said, "If we want to send someone who can have the final say, otherwise they will ignore us." If there is really something that can't be decided immediately, the army will come over next year. I know that they sent a lot of troops over there. ”

"Yes! The north is all to Heilongjiang. ”

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After another period of discussion, it was decided that the prince of the ten banners should be sent to the kiln, and at least Baylor should be sent to the kiln. Five people for each flag have to ride in pairs.

After the Mongols had finished driving and agreed on a meeting place, they all went back.

They met at the agreed place, counted the number of people, and found that there were more people, a total of seventy or eighty people. If you can't do more, just more. Wu Keshan was the head of this team, and they rushed to Zhangjiakou first. Outside Zhangjiakou Pass, according to Concubine Zhuang's explanation, he sent people to Zhangjiakou and first contacted the people of Zhangjiakou Yaogang. Without the help of the kiln gang people, they seventy or eighty Mongols would not have been able to enter the pass.

The kiln gang people not only brought them in when they went out of the customs, but after entering the customs, everything was arranged very well. They don't have to worry about food and housing.

On the way to Datong after leaving Zhangjiakou, the kiln gang man who led them forward received a telegram asking him to inform Wu Keshan that her sister Concubine Zhuang was waiting for them in Datong.

Wu Keshan, who was not sure about his heart after entering the customs, heard the news, and his heart was somewhat relieved. It seems that his sister is really free.

When Wu Keshan and the others came to Datong, they didn't have much effort and stayed in the Datong Hotel. Concubine Zhuang was waiting for them here in advance.

As soon as they entered Datong, these Mongols did not have enough eyes. They have all been to Shengjing (Shenyang) and feel that Shengjing (Shenyang) is already amazing. There are many shops and people coming and going, which is absolutely not seen on the grassland. But they all felt that Shengjing (Shenyang) had no way to compare with Datong. What makes them strange is that the businesses here are playing music. In fact, they haven't seen the lights at night. Datong is a place in Shanxi after Yaogang, where telegraphs, telephones, and power plants were the first to be introduced. It is the earliest place to use electricity.

The Yaogang Hotel received their people and arranged rooms with Mongolian characteristics for each of them. Because there are a lot of Mongolian guests coming and going here, the hotel also takes care of Mongolian habits and arranges a lot of new rooms.

After they finished living, Wu Keshan came to Concubine Zhuang's big suite first. As soon as he entered the living room, Wu Keshan immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Concubine Zhuang in accordance with the previous rules.

Concubine Zhuang got up and said, "Brother! Don't do it again. The former Concubine Zhuang is gone, and in front of you is your sister Bumu Butai. ”

"Bumu Butai has made you suffer, brother, I'm sorry for you." Wu Keshan got up and said.

"Where the words! Brother, please take a seat! Concubine Zhuang said, "I am very good with Fulin now!" Fulin also said that life is better now than being the emperor! ”

Wu Keshan sat on the sofa and felt very soft, but said, "Sister Bumu Butai is lying!" There is nothing better than being the emperor! Did the kiln people force you to say this? ”

"Brother is too worried! The reason why my sister rushed to Datong to pick you up is because I am afraid that you will misunderstand and want to talk to you first! Concubine Zhuang said, "Don't you think I'm not very free?" Nobody cares about me. ”

"Bumu Butai, after Shengjing was breached, our whole family was worried about you. But our cavalry all died in Jinzhou. We have limited power, and we have no way to save you. You and the emperor went to Yaogang, so how did your aunt and Hai Lanzhu do? Wu Keshan asked about their aunt, Huang Taiji's Dafu Jin Zhezhe, and Concubine Zhuang's sister Hai Lanzhu. Three members of their family were married to Huang Taiji, so the Qing Dynasty was destroyed, and they all suffered.

Concubine Zhuang sighed when she heard her brother's question, and said, "They all stayed in the palace. Their general use, the kiln gang will give them. But I want to talk to Zhang Dongjia and bring them all to the kiln. Our house has already been built, and it's not a big deal to live in a few more people. Fortunately, you didn't save us, and no matter how many of you are, you are no match for the Yaogang people. ”

"What! Are you crazy to bring your aunt and Hai Lanzhu here. You should find a way to send them back to our steppe. Wu Keshan didn't understand Concubine Zhuang's approach.

Concubine Zhuang smiled and said, "Brother! We'll talk about it when you're gone. Then you will think differently! ”

"Bumu Butai, I see that you have no one to watch over you here, but why did you write to us to surrender to the kiln people. Do you want us to give up our place on the steppe? Wu Keshan asked.

"Why? For you all to live! For the brothers and sisters on the grassland to live a good life! Concubine Zhuang replied confidently.

"We know that we can't beat the kiln people in hard work, but we have a vast grassland, and we can fight them to the end. We are the descendants of Genghis Khan and will not give up the steppe left to us by our ancestors. Every bloody man on the grassland will fight to the end for our grassland. Wu Keshan said impassionedly.

"Come on, brother. There is no one else here. Let me tell you! The goal of the kiln gang is not only our Horqin grassland, their hearts are big. They don't spend a lot of energy on us at all. You have also seen that the Manchus were so powerful, for them, they were just sending a general, and they would be completely wiped out in a few months. Not only was it destroyed, but it was all taken over immediately, leaving no chance for the Qing Dynasty to turn over. If we turn against the Korqin and the Yaogang, it won't take more than a month for them to wipe us all out. We're not a little close. How do you feel when you arrive in Datong? ”

"It's much stronger than Yoshi's Kyoto." Wu Keshan replied.

"But Datongren, the first time I went to the kiln, I felt the same as you, or even worse." Concubine Zhuang sighed and said, "The reason why I rushed here is that I am afraid that you don't know the depths, and you can't talk about things when you see the people of Yaogang, and it will be our disaster in the spring next year!" ”

"Are they really ready to attack us next year?" Wu Keshan said.

"It's not just us, their goal is to completely solve the whole north next year, and we are only a small part of them." Concubine Zhuang said.

"Humph! Against the whole grassland, I don't think they can do it enough. Wu Keshan said, "Let's deal with them together, I don't believe that the Yaogang people can defeat us all!" ”

"I'm afraid of your idea," Concubine Zhuang said, "if the kiln gang is dedicated to us, they will still have some control, and they will try to kill as little as possible." But we are only part of their goal, and if this part causes them trouble, they will kill us and wipe out our people. They don't let the local affect the whole. ”

Concubine Zhuang's words, Wu Keshan couldn't believe it. Concubine Zhuang also knew that he couldn't fully believe it. But Concubine Zhuang knew that in order to save them, she had to convince them.

Later, Wu Keshan said: "Our people from the Ten Banners of Horqin are here, you can tell them!" ”

Concubine Zhuang nodded and said, "I will do my best." But if you don't come to your senses, I can't help it! ”

"Hey! Sister, you're so confused! Wu Keshan said, "What a big deal! Can we give up the grasslands left by our ancestors just by saying that? ”

"It's much more decent to give it up than to let it out with a knife holder around your neck!" Concubine Zhuang also knew in her heart that she couldn't convince her brother.

After Baylor, the prince of the Ten Banners, saw Concubine Zhuang, he couldn't listen to Concubine Zhuang's words. There was no way, Concubine Zhuang said: "As a daughter on the grassland, I have said what I should say and what I should do." If you think you have a point, I see that you will see Zhang Dongjia in Yaogang and then tell him! ”

Originally, Wu Keshan and the others took a train from Datong to Yaogang. Concubine Zhuang wanted them to leave their horses in Datong, and when they left, they rode away from Datong. But they couldn't do without their war horses, and they insisted on taking them. There was no way, Concubine Zhuang had to discuss with the officials of Datong, hang a few stuffy tank carts, and bring their horses with them.

These Mongolians were all riding the train for the first time, so they were naturally surprised. But Concubine Zhuang didn't bother to care about their affairs, he knew that with the current mentality of his brother and these Mongolians, it would be difficult to talk to the Yaogang people. Concubine Zhuang was preoccupied, and she always felt unsteady. Because he knew that if the talks were not good this time, the army of Yaogang would sweep through the Horqin grassland. There is no reason for war, and the best way to deal with the enemy is to destroy them, and everyone knows this. But his brother didn't believe that the Yaogang people had such a powerful means to destroy them.

There is another thing that Concubine Zhuang is also uncomfortable in her heart, that is, they have to bring their own horses. Originally, they should have come to Yaogang in secret, because the emperor and the ministers of the Ming Dynasty were here. It's best to keep this quiet. But this time they not only came seventy or eighty men, but also nearly two hundred horses. It's too much movement to Yaogang Station.

Therefore, Concubine Zhuang sent a telegram to Zhang Zhimu before getting into the car, introducing the situation. To Concubine Zhuang's little comfort, Zhang Zhimu telegraphed back and said, "Everything will be arranged, don't worry!" ”

Concubine Zhuang saw that these brothers from the grassland could get drunk on the train, and said in her heart: "It's up to you, and you have to fight against the Yaogang people." I really don't know whether to live or die! Concubine Zhuang regretted inviting them over. It's strange that people like Zhang Zhimu don't despise them when they see them. There was a faint ache in my heart when I thought of this. Concubine Zhuang was particularly envious of the three women beside Zhang Zhimu, and said in her heart: "If I am given such an identity, I will make everyone in the world look at me differently." But! Alas! ”

Concubine Zhuang took these Mongolians to Yaogang all the way.

When I arrived at the kiln, sure enough, the kiln people prepared very well. Martial law is on the inside of the train station. Several buses parked on the platform took them directly to the hotel on the side of Xishan Baozi. Those horses will be sent to Xishan Baozi at night. Seeing such an arrangement, Concubine Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. However, he also knew that in this way, the kiln gang people did not arrange for the leaders to come to greet them, let alone Zhang Zhimu, who Concubine Zhuang imagined at the beginning, to pick them up in person.

Although Concubine Zhuang was a little disappointed, she thought to herself that it would be good for them to see Zhang Zhimu later.

After arranging for these people to stay, Concubine Zhuang immediately took a car to Zhang Zhimu's office and reported the situation to Zhang Zhimu.

Zhang Zhimu accepted Concubine Zhuang's request to meet with the Mongols later, and Concubine Zhuang's reason was that she wanted to have time to do their work.

Zhang Zhimu said: "Concubine Zhuang, don't worry. We are a family, you work, I will do my best to cooperate. When you think it's time for me to talk to them, I'll listen to you. You don't have to get too angry, we do our best to work in a good direction. ”

Concubine Zhuang listened to Zhang Zhimu's words, and was very moved in her heart, and respected Zhang Zhimu in front of her even more. In fact, Zhang Zhimu also admires Concubine Zhuang very much. Because Concubine Zhuang saw it very clearly, it is difficult for the two sides to talk about it when they meet now. The problem is that these Mongolians don't know the kiln people, let alone what the consequences of talking to the kiln people are. So it's very right to give them some time. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are examples. However, the time to give them the Mongols was not so long.

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New progress in "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty": the Battle of Yashan, the defeat of the Yuan army, the counterattack of the Song army, and the landing in Fuzhou.