Chapter 324: Domination of Mongolia
Various rumors against Makqin began to spread.
Some people speculate that Makqin is a device similar to a wooden ox and a flowing horse, which can gallop thousands of horses and rush into the enemy line to fight.
Some people guessed from the name that Makqin was a weapon that specialized in restraining war horses, so it could deal with the heavy cavalry and steppe cavalry of Azig.
Some people even think that this is a new kind of artillery, like fireworks, bombarding from all sides, and each ignition can emit hundreds or thousands of ammunition.
For a while, there were different opinions, but no one could guess the real situation.
In this regard, Chongzhen and the Military Aircraft Department did not stop or participate, and let the rumors develop.
Let this unknown terror last for a little longer, and the generals who have two hearts about deterrence will enhance the deterrence of the imperial court, and the effect is remarkable.
At this time, Li Yutian led an army of 50,000 people, escorting many Mongolian leaders and 80,000 Mongolian young captives, plus 150,000 women and children, and marched southward.
The face of the Mongol leader of Tumut was full of misery, and he could not forget the bright red tongue of fire, and he could not forget the scene of the steppe warriors falling in pieces.
Even when I was sleeping, I would be awakened by that scene.
That's 200,000 cavalry!
It's only half a day!
There will be 120,000 souls in the west!
Looking at the lost steppe warriors around him, his face was full of regret.
You know, in the face of absolute strength, any intrigues and tricks are useless.
Why is he so confident, so contemptuous of the Ming army that destroyed the Qing Dynasty in three months, in a vain attempt to lure it and encircle it, encircle and annihilate it?
Now, the Mongols have killed 120,000 elite soldiers, and several large tribes have been attacked by the Ming army.
Almost all the nobles were captured alive.
There is no longer any possibility of resistance, and there is no capital to negotiate with Chongzhen.
Not to mention the knighthood, it is unknown whether it can survive or not.
When Li Yutian escorted his captives through the steppe under the jurisdiction of the Tumut Ministry, Cthulon was like ashes.
It's no wonder, not to mention the fiasco on the front line, the nest was also stolen, anyone would have such an expression, before he just got the news, and now he saw the tragic situation of his tribe with his own eyes, and he was already a hero if he didn't look for death and life.
Li Yutian couldn't help but sigh when he saw Cthullon's mental state, "This person's mental quality is not bad, and he is worthy of being the leader who organized an army of 200,000."
When they arrived at Xuanfu, they found that the eunuch sent by the Jingshi had been waiting for a long time.
Li Yutian was very surprised, he thought that he had the opportunity to take hundreds of thousands of prisoners and go to Beijing to offer prisoners with pride, but he didn't expect to be blocked in Xuanfu and handed over on the spot.
However, what made him happy was that his eldest son Li Qiwu was also in Xuanfu, Li Yutian thought that the father and son had not seen each other for a long time, so he could first talk about his family life, ask his son what he had seen and heard by the prince's side, and take the school to see his son's growth.
I don't want my son to take care of business first, and quickly carry out the transfer of prisoners of war.
Seeing his son behave in a good way, Li Yutian was happy in his heart.
When officials at all levels of the Xuanfu saw this, they also sighed, "Li Yutian is already a prince of the country, although he is not hereditary, he is still one of the most noble people in the Ming Dynasty. A few days ago, news came out in Beijing that the emperor intended to let Li Yutian enter the military aircraft, which was really a very good minister!
Now that Li Qiwu has won the trust of the crown prince, the Li family, as long as they don't make any big mistakes, will definitely soar for a long time!"
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After the handover, Li Qiwu looked at the 80,000 sturdy Mongolian men, and he was still a little worried.
He knew that Chongzhen personally ordered that these prisoners of war should be arranged to reclaim the wastelands of Yanshan and Monan.
The prince handed over this important task to himself with his backhand, so trusting and reusing it, Li Qiwu was surprised and frightened.
At a young age, he took on this heavy responsibility, and he inevitably suffered from gains and losses.
"My lord, why are you so dull?"
Li Qiwu looked at the person who came, and his face softened, "80,000 strong, it's difficult to control, in case there is a little mess...... The consequences are unimaginable!"
"Why don't you ask your father for some men?"
"Can His Royal Highness the Crown Prince agree? My father can only mobilize the soldiers who are guarding Daning! It's a big crime for us to transfer so privately, right? Moreover, our father-son identity is also a bit sensitive, and it is not good to cooperate too closely."
"It's not good if your father and son don't cooperate closely!"
"Even so, will the crown prince agree to such a military move?"
"The prince will agree!"
When Li Qiwu saw his face, he felt relieved.
After all, this person is the prince's sworn brother, and he has a lot of weight in the prince's heart, and he dares to propose it to himself, possibly because he got the prince's instructions.
It turned out that the person who spoke to Li Qiwu was one of the prince's sworn brothers when he was in exile, Kang Xiaoqi.
After the crown prince took charge of the country, he took them to Jingshi and arranged them into Jinyiwei and Yulinwei.
Although the identities of several people have not been disclosed to the public, Li Qiwu knows the inside story.
After receiving Kang Xiaoqi's signal, Li Qiwu met with his father and gave the prince a lesson.
Zhu Cihong is very supportive.
"Let Li Qiwu take his father's men and horses to take care of the prisoners of war, it should be reassuring, big companion, to send a message back to the Xuanfu, just say that Gu agreed, and at the same time present this matter to his father."
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Nanking.
As soon as Chongzhen returned to Nanjing after his inspection, he received an invitation from the prince.
Regarding the mobilization of Li Yutian's men and horses to take care of the prisoners of war and pioneering, he only looked at it and did not comment on it.
The crown prince, as a prisoner, has this right, and he is not prepared to interfere.
Chongzhen looked at the prince's request to set up state capitals in Liaodong, Korea, and Mongolia, and nodded with satisfaction.
The crown prince obeyed his will, selected 8 places in Mongolia, and established cities to support Mongolian relatives and nobles.
At the same time, taking into account the factors of all parties, a prudent policy of control was formulated.
Due to the nomadic way of life and traditions, all of them are born warriors, and once they form a unified regime, they will burst into a powerful fighting force, which is enough to confront or even subvert the Central Plains Dynasty.
In order to prevent Mongolia from becoming strong again, the crown prince and the cabinet made careful arrangements, divided Mongolia into 8 prefectures, 24 counties, and 208 towns, and distributed household registration according to the town, demarcated the area, and limited the scope of their respective pastoral posts, and each town was not allowed to cross the border, otherwise it would be severely punished.
At the same time, civil officials were arranged to manage civil affairs, preach the learning of saints, and at the same time build Huangjiao temples to calm their hearts.
Chongzhen knew that historically, the Qing Dynasty controlled the Mongol tribes in this way, preventing each other from fighting and annexing, and at the same time, using religion to weaken their fighting spirit.
At that time, the temples of the Yellow Sect were all over the Mongolian steppe, the ministry had a temple, the league had a league temple, the flag had a flag call, and the family had a family temple, and because the lama enjoyed the privilege of being exempted from military service and errand service, more and more herdsmen converted to the Yellow Sect, which greatly weakened the fierce folk customs of the Mongolian people.