When it was getting dark, Amur and Wang Yi arrived at the city of Guihua.

There is still the last touch of red left in the western sky, like a beauty's red lips, and like a bloody wound. It's easy to have a sense of foreboding.

The blood of the Mongols in the eastern part of the Hetao has not dried up. Tokbo stretched out his hand and pressed his forehead to look into the distance, Da Ming and Chahar are very tough, what should Tumut do?

At this time in the past, the gates of the Naturalization City had been closed, but the rules were all set by people.

The Tumut cavalry did not light torches, and the guards at the head of the city discerned the banners of the Tumert tribe in the dim light. The west gate was wide open, and a roaring bonfire was lit at the head of the city, and a smoky smell emanated from the air.

The Pearl of the Prairie is nothing but a dirty city.

The Mongols in the city of Naturalization liked to throw the dung of their livestock into the fire, which not only saved wood, but also saved the trouble of carrying manure outside the city. Without Hannu, when they had to rely on themselves for everything, they learned to conserve resources

Atokebo's cavalry marched slowly through the gates in a row of four, and the guards at the head and on both sides looked nervous. The leader of the city gates did not breathe a sigh of relief until he saw Tokbo's steady figure on his horse.

The steppe was still empty, and the Tumuts strengthened the guards of the Naturalized City.

Geriletu had been with Zuo Ruo in Tokbo's mansion all day today, and it was very tiring to talk to someone like Zuo Ruo, and he had almost finished talking about all the topics he could come up with, and finally waited for the news of Tokbo's return.

Most of the naturalized streets were immersed in darkness. In the past, when the shops of the Han people were open, they were still very lively.

The cavalry walked through the deserted streets.

Suddenly, there was a shouting and scolding from the front, and in the light of fire in front of them, four Tumut warriors were whipping several drunks.

The drunkard slurred his mouth as he used his arm to block the whip while twisting his waist as if he were dancing like a drunken immortal.

Seeing Tokbo's horse caravan coming, the Tumut warriors stood respectfully on the side of the road. A drunkard approached Tokbo's horse, and Tokbo's guards hurried forward and whipped the drunk on the shoulder. The long whip swept towards the drunk with a whirlwind, and actually took up the body of more than a hundred catties and threw it into the corner of the roadside.

Tokbo didn't even lift his eyelids, and ordered: "Drive them all out"

The Tumut warrior standing on the side of the road replied: "Yes"

Drunkards are not Tumertes. Every year, Mongols from distant tribes would travel thousands of miles to bring their cattle and furs to Naturalization, and then exchange all their goods for fine wine, and indulge themselves in a few months of intoxication. They sing, they dance, and then they have nothing and become robbers.

Naturalization City is an open city. Wang Yi knew very well that when the Tumuts drove away outsiders, they were preparing for war.

This is the steppe, and the Tumuts must use their knives to maintain the status of the Naturalized City.

When they arrived at Toquebo's mansion, the lights were already on.

Tokbo's butler waited at the door, and the servant came and took the reins of Tokbo's and Wang Yi's horses. They had only eaten one meal today, and they were already hungry.

Tokbo muttered a few words to the butler, knowing that Zuo Ruo and Geriletu had finished their dinner.

Zuo Ruo didn't leave the mansion for a day. He refused to be sent by the Tumuts to his maids and servants, and his residence was guarded by Han Chinese guards.

Wang Yi beckoned to Tokebo, and although he was hungry, he insisted, "I want to go and see Lord Zuo first." ”

Tokbo nodded: "I'll go too"

While the two were talking at the door, a burly man strode out of the doorway, and Geriltu shouted from a dozen distances: "I thought you would not come back today." ”

If Ezheshun accepts the invitation, according to etiquette, the Chahars should hold a bonfire tonight to welcome the Tumuts.

Wang Yi shook his head lightly at Geriletu, and the tone behind Geriletu quickly fell.

Bad news will bring a bad mood. It turned out that they were all a little afraid of Zuo Ruo.

Tokbo ordered the cavalry to return to the garrison to rest, while Geriletu led the way, and the three of them went to Zojo's quarters.

The Ming army guarding the door saw the arrival of the three people, first reported to the inside, and only let the three people in after receiving Zuo Ruo's order. The courtyard was quiet, it was Tokbo's home, and now he felt a sense of solemnity.

Zuo Ruozheng was sitting in the middle of the hall. He lit an oil lamp on his right hand, shaped like a blooming flame. The Mongols rarely used oil lamps, and this exquisite oil lamp was a gift from Han merchants to Tokbo.

Wang Yi stepped forward quickly: "Participate in the adult"

"What's the matter, isn't it going well today?" Zuo Ruo saw the expressions of these people and guessed the situation.

"It is ......," Wang Yi said shortly, briefly recounting what had happened in the court of Chahar Khan, and he did not dare to add oil and vinegar, nor did he hide the arrogance of the Chahar people.

Tokbo, Geriletu and Wang Yi all hung their heads, they didn't know what Zuo Ruo's expression was now.

After Wang Yi finished speaking, he waited for a while, only to hear Zuo Ruo say: "I have worked hard for you today, and I will talk about it when the Chahar people arrive and naturalize tomorrow." ”

The three of them retired.

Toquebo and Geriletu were both heavy in their minds. No one in the steppe wanted Chahar to fall out or even go to war with the Ming Dynasty, including Chahar and the Ming army itself.

Wang Yi was very hungry, and after dinner, he said goodbye to the two and returned to his residence.

Tomorrow when Amur is naturalized, he will be able to see the results, but if you want to say that Lord Zuo will want the Chahars to give in, he will not believe it if he dies.

Throughout the night, the Tumuts drove the herdsmen of other small tribes through the streets of Naturalized City.

The cavalry threatened and intimidated: "Naturalization City is about to fight, and if you don't leave, you will use blood to fatten the grass in the south of the desert." ”

When the morning sun rose, the Tumuts gathered their troops around the city of Guihua and gathered their troops and horses. The Chahars and the Ming army have not yet moved, and the Tumuts are like a great enemy.

Tokbo and Geriletu first came to see Zuo Ruo in the morning, and then ordered martial law in the naturalized city. Wang Yi also came to Zuo Ruo early in the morning, both of his eyes were swollen, and he didn't sleep well last night.

In the morning, the Tumut cavalry continued to assemble towards naturalization.

Around noon, scouts who were keeping an eye on the steppe to the east came to say: "Five hundred Chahar cavalry are coming towards naturalization. ”

Tokbo immediately came to inform Zuo Ruo.

500 cavalry Wang Yi went to Chahar Khan's court yesterday and brought 500 people, and today Amur came to Guihua City with 500 people.

Zuo Ruo was not angry, and Ezhe refused his invitation, just not giving him affection. He had always felt that he knew the Mongols better than the regent, and that in the steppe, the most convenient way to get what he wanted was to snatch it.

After bidding farewell to Zuo Ruo, Tokbo personally led his troops to the eastern steppe to meet him. Tumut is the master of the Naturalized City, and he wants to do his best to be a landlord.

About half an hour later, the two columns of cavalry that greeted and arrived arrived outside the city of Naturalization.

The two groups of cavalry were distinctly distinguished, the Tumut cavalry were all wearing armor, and the Chahars were clothed. Amur did not ask his men to bring a weapon that Daming had given to Chahar.

After noon, when it was time to eat, Tokbo handed over the Chahars to Geriltu and went to ask Zoro.

Today, the courtyard where Zuo Ruo lives is especially clean. The Ming soldiers standing at the door wore armor and swords, and were mighty and majestic.

The Han Chinese and the Mongols had a completely different tolerance for dirt. Every time Tokbo stepped into the courtyard, he was ashamed of the squalor of the rest of his mansion

There is such a group of people at home, and he can't sleep peacefully, and he just hopes that this matter will end quickly and peacefully, so that he can return to peaceful days.

"My lord, Chahar has come from afar, I have prepared a banquet, please invite your Excellency to summon Amur."

Zuo Ruo glanced at Tuokebo and asked, "Have you arrived?" Then he asked, "Did Ezhe prepare a banquet for you yesterday?" ”

Tokbo's heart jumped, Lord Zuo is not such a stingy person

Zuo Ruo didn't let him continue to guess, and then said: "You let Amur come over, I've been annoying you enough in the past few days, I'll leave after I'm done." His voice was calm, as if the incomparably complex negotiations in Tokbo's mind would end in just a few moments.

Tokboo paused, didn't dare to refute, and turned to go out.

After a while, there were footsteps and commotion outside.

Zuo Ruo returned to the main seat of the hall and sat down, and the soldiers who had followed him for many years stood on either side.

Wang Yixin came first: "My lord, the Chahar envoy Amur asks to see you." ”

Zuo Ruo said: "Let them all come in"

"They" refer to Tokbo, Geriltu and Amur.

The wooden door was wide open, and Amur walked in front, followed by Tokbo and Geriletu. Amur wore a dark gray hat that blocked the bald crown of his head.

"Meet Lord Zuo" The wrinkles on his face were like the dense ravines on the Loess Plateau, and when he laughed, those ravines were even deeper. The wrinkles on an old man's face are a sign of his wisdom. Amur felt that no one in the steppe was wiser than him.

"Do you want to recall the Chahars of my people?"

Zuo Ruo's question was very direct, the smile on Amur's face stiffened, and said: "Chahar is about to migrate to Modong, the Chahar people have helped the Ming Dynasty for half a year, and the Great Khan is merciful and doesn't want his subordinates to be separated for a long time, so ......"

Zuo Ruowen said: "Our soldiers came to Shaanxi last year, and they haven't seen their relatives for almost a year. ”

Amur said: "My lord fights for the Ming Dynasty"

"Amur, what if I don't want to let them go?"

"My lord, they are Chahars," Amur lamented, "can you tie the hooves of their horses?" ”

Zuo Ruo smiled, "They are no longer in Hetao, they have already followed my orders to go to Ganzhou to guard." "Ganzhou Zhong guarded near Lanzhou, and many rebels in Shaanxi were driven away by the Qing captives and hid in the vicinity.

Hearing this, even Geriletu and Tokbo were taken aback, and half of the cavalry was made up of Tumuts. Amur's face changed, and he suddenly said sharply: "Please summon them back immediately." ”

"Who do you think you are?"

Amur's eyes were about to burst into flames: "Lord Zuo, what do you think this place is, this is the steppe of the Mongols." The Great Khan only needs to pass a command, and the Chahars will not only no longer listen to you, but will become a problem for you. ”

"What do you think this is?" Zuo Ruo opened his arms, "Prairie?" It's just Toquebo's mansion. ”

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