The arrival of Gao Dang and the other Dongchang fans is certainly a serious internal trouble for Lu Jinlai, but what he doesn't know is that compared with the upcoming external worries, this is no longer a big problem.

About 300 miles away from Jizhou City, on the grassland, a city of some size has been erected here, although it is much simpler than the towns in the Central Plains, but it is a very rare residence for the grassland tribes.

After all, the tribes of the grassland have been accustomed to living in water and grass for thousands of years, and they will migrate every few years, and the sudden construction of a city like this will tie their hands and feet, contrary to their nature. However, after all, the city has the benefits of the city, and only by being in it can it be regarded as having a stable life, and the herdsmen do not have to worry about wolves and other wild beasts suddenly attacking them every day, and they can engage in production and labor with more peace of mind, so that the tribe becomes stronger and stronger.

Of course, because of the relationship between living in tents and groups for hundreds or thousands of years, the Mongolian people are quite unfamiliar with building a city, and only after receiving the guidance and help of the Han people in the Central Plains can they build a decent city. And the city in front of him was able to rise from the ground with the continuous help of the Ming Dynasty sent people to the land, because this city was inhabited by the Inner Mongolian people of the Duoyan Sanwei tribe.

It was precisely because Duoyan Sanwei could continue to receive a steady stream of aid from the Ming Dynasty in terms of materials and food that they would change their habits for many years and begin to build cities and live. Otherwise, if the pastures in the vicinity are barren due to perennial grazing, their lives will not be easy.

Now, the herdsmen obviously don't have to worry about these troubles, and at this time, the Mongolian people under Duoyan Sanwei have actually become half-farming and half-pastoral, and they can even see large fields inside and outside the city. Although it is not yet spring ploughing season, the neat fields still tell everyone who passes by that the tribe is very different.

Looking at all this, the faces of the several Mongolian warriors beside him looked a little ugly. After hesitating for a while, someone asked in a low voice: "Taishi, it seems that these three clansmen are used to this kind of life, do you think we can still persuade them to send troops?" ”

The gloomy color in Yexian's eyes flashed: "If their leader is smart enough, he will definitely cooperate with me." Let's go, that's where Diesuda lives, we came all the way from the grassland, and he always had to entertain us. As he spoke, he quickly hurried over as soon as he got off his horse in his crotch.

When Diesuda heard that it was Master Warat who had also appeared in front of his door first, he almost suspected that he had heard it wrong, or that the people in front of him had misreported his name. But after asking him to repeat it, it was still the same statement, and he hurried out to meet him. This is too sudden, and too surprising, but it is also the first, although it is not the Great Khan of the steppe, but in fact it is the lord of the steppe.

When he came to the door, he slowed down and adjusted his mentality before walking over with a smile on his face - after all, the other party must have come here with an extreme purpose when he suddenly came here in such an identity. The year before last, Warat had sent an envoy to meet him, proposing the idea of the two sides uniting to attack the Ming Dynasty. Could it be that this time I also came here in person for this purpose?

This made his heart tangled for a while, and it was not until he saw the tall figure standing in front of the door, not angry and arrogant, that he stepped forward with a smile on his face: "It turned out that the Taishi suddenly came, which is really unexpected." ”

"I heard that your Duoyan Department is having a prosperous life now, and I've always wanted to come and see it, but I've been free recently, so I stopped by." He also stepped forward with a smile, stretched out his arms, and gave a warm hug to Diesuda, and then the two sides looked at each other and laughed.

In fact, it is very clear that some of his words are true and how many are false, what is empty is just a pretext, the grassland where Wara is infested is hundreds of miles away from here, how can he come by the way, he can only come here on purpose.

However, he did not break it, and still introduced people into his house very politely, and entertained these guests from afar in the rather magnificent living room.

Although the environment here looks seven or eight points similar to the mansions in the Central Plains, the food is still the flavor of the grassland, fragrant mutton, roasted leg of lamb, and large bowls of mare's milk wine.

After cutting a few pieces of roasted golden lamb leg meat with his own hands and dipping it in the best refined salt, Diesuda carefully put it in front of Yexian, and sang: "Distant guests, please taste the best mutton in our Duoyanbu, its taste is like the water of the difficult river, which we grassland people will never forget for a lifetime!" ”

He also picked up the meat and tasted it carefully, and then nodded: "It's really good, it's better than many grassland meats." It seems that you Duoyanbu are indeed having a very comfortable time here. ”

Diesuda smiled and didn't say anything. Indeed, compared to before, the Duoyan Division, who has lived in the city and has plenty of food and clothing, is now much more comfortable. But the first and subsequent words made him a little unable to laugh: "Then you really miss the water of the difficult river?" Do you still miss the vast grassland? ”

This did make people a little unsure of how to answer, but fortunately, he didn't mean to let him answer at first, but after taking another sip of wine, he said: "Do you know what Duoyan Sanwei looks like now?" Like a dog, a group of dogs raised on the grassland by the Ming court! ”

This obviously insulting remark made the faces of Diesuda and the others immediately change, and the two men with a somewhat irritable temper jumped up directly: "First of all, we are kind to you because we respect everything you have done before, and you actually insult us like this!" ”

In the face of everyone's hostile appearance, he was not afraid at all, and picked up a piece of lamb leg meat and chewed it carefully, and finally looked at Diesuda with a little anger on his face and said: "I said this just to state a fact. Originally, our grassland tribes were like a group of fierce wolves, although they may have a hard time, but they are free. But what about you now? In order to live a safe and comfortable life, he would rather become a vassal of the Ming Kingdom and become an accomplice they use to contain our steppe tribes. What's even more terrifying is that you have easily accepted the arrangement of the Ming people, changed our habits for thousands of years, and lived in this kind of city.

"Yes, such a city is stronger and safer than a tent on the steppe, and you can enjoy more delicious food. But have you ever thought about it, all of this comes at a price. When a wolf loses his freedom and is fostered by men, then he is no longer a wolf, but a dog that can only wag its tail and beg for mercy! You Duoyan Sanbu are now changing from wolves to dogs, are you really willing to fall like this? ”

Although this theory is a bit vulgar, the truth makes sense, and it can make Diesuda and others empathize. The anger on many people's faces quickly subsided, replaced by thoughtful expressions.

"So Master, you came to us this time to persuade us to turn back into wolves?" Diesuda asked, staring at each other's eyes.

"Not bad. The people of the Ming Kingdom may give you some benefits, but that is just leftovers, and what we people on the grassland want, we should go to snatch it, not to wait for other people's alms. Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan were able to take our ancestors to conquer the Central Plains, and we as descendants can naturally do all this. Don't you want to really take control of your life? He also looked directly into the other party's eyes and asked rhetorically.

Diesuda's face changed rapidly, and he didn't know what choice to make for a while. At the end, his face suddenly sank: "First of all, you should know that I am now a subordinate of the Ming Dynasty, and you dare to come to persuade me to betray the Ming Dynasty, aren't you afraid that I will ask someone to detain you now, and then hand it over to the court to make a great contribution?" ”

In the face of such a threat, he first burst into laughter: "Hahaha...... I've never been afraid of anything in all these years. Not to mention coming to you, I also led troops to Beijing, the capital of the Ming Kingdom, and didn't I return to the grassland safely? ”

As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes again, "Do you think I'll come to you without a little preparation?" To tell you the truth, I brought 50,000 soldiers with me this time, and as long as you dare to attack me, those 50,000 iron horsemen can raze this city to the ground! It may be difficult for us to conquer a fortified city guarded by the Ming army, but the defense here will definitely not be able to stop the attack of my grassland elite soldiers! ”

This kind of threat is indeed quite powerful, and it actually made the murderous aura on Diesuda and the others disappear suddenly, and they dare not dare to do it anymore. Indeed, although the Warat people had no way to take the border defense of the Ming Kingdom at this time, a tribe like Duoyan Sanwei would definitely not be able to block the opponent's full force.

Seeing this, Ye Xian's tone softened a little: "And I believe that you are not people who will be foolish and loyal to the Ming court." Have you ever thought about a reason? If it is a wolf pack, the head wolf is needed to command the battle; But once they become dogs, they only need to obey their owners' orders, and they don't need any dogs! So I haven't done it yet, just because the time is not yet ripe. Once the three of you are completely no different from the people of the Ming Kingdom, I am afraid that the fate of you people will be very bad. The Han people have a good saying, how can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch, do you think that the Ming court will really tolerate you mastering the power of the tribe, but it will continue to give you benefits? ”