Lin Dan Khan, as the last Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, because he was against the Manchu Qing until his death, the rulers of the Qing Dynasty naturally did not have a high evaluation of him, and even deliberately described him as stupid in the records of historical materials, and added his pen and ink of raising troops to kill small Mongolian tribes, in order to contrast the Manchurian Emperor Taiji regime "save the Mongolian people from fire and water".

But after passing through the vast snowfield and coming to the field in the royal city of Chahanhot, Zheng Haizhu's first impression was that, at least in the core ruling area of the Chahar Department, Lin Dan Khan's layout was quite orderly.

This is the southern end of the Great Xing'an Mountains in later generations, where the Hulunbuir grassland and the Xilin Gol grassland meet, the pasture grass is luxuriant, and the water source irrigation is also sufficient, not only grazing is worry-free, but also proper agricultural cultivation can be guaranteed.

"Madam, the Mongol soldiers said that starting from the valley in the east, if there is no snow and ice, if it is a season without snow and ice, you can march for three or four days to reach the Horqin tribe."

Man Gui came up immediately and said to Zheng Haizhu.

Zheng Haizhu looked up at Abaga Harun Mountain, where the royal city was located, and nodded: "I really know how to choose a place, and there are a lot of fortresses." ”

Ma Xianglin on the side echoed: "Even if the Horqin people are instigated by the Tartars and fight over, they don't dare to go to the bottom of the valley, otherwise the arrows on the mountain will be like catching turtles in an urn." Looking at the posture built by the royal city, it is not much better than Shanhaiguan. ”

"Therefore, Dalinghe Fort, Daning, and this Chahanhot are actually the same as all parts of Liaodong, and they are all big nets to block the Tartars. These nets to the west and south had to be woven strongly, and Manchuria had to be forced to go north to find a way out, and if he met the Cossack army of the Rakshasas, the two of them were just one by one, whether the Tartar infantry bow was powerful, or the Cossack musket was powerful. ”

Zheng Haizhu said, jumped off the horse, and hurriedly walked to the car of Unger and Hezhuo.

In front of the large army, there was also a group of men and horses slowly marching from the direction of the city gate.

Looking at the ministers who should be greeting, what is striking and peculiar is that in addition to a herd of sheep estimated to be used for the labor army, there are dozens of sturdy cows, pulling a huge yurt, looking from afar, like a slowly moving palace.

"Hey, isn't that the Great Khan's reward for Chao Ketu Taiji's chariot?" Unger wondered.

Ma Xianglin was entangled by this Mongolian gentleman all the way to teach a few marksmanship, and he was familiar with Anger, and after listening to Man Gui's translation, he asked bluntly: "Angel Taiji, is the car house the big tent?" Who is Chao Ketu Taiji? ”

Anger snorted lightly, curiosity mixed with disdain, and he did not shy away from showing a sarcastic tone in front of the Ming people at all: "It is the prince of Khalkha outside Mobei, who said that he was devoted to the Buddha and rubbed in front of the Great Khan, and he was quite favored in the past two years. ”

Zheng Haizhu quickly digested the information in Anger's words, and asked Anger tentatively: "This Chao Ketu Taiji, is it the Lotus Master who believes in it?" ”

Guru Padmasambhava is the founder of the Nyingma sect of the Red Sect. Lin Dan Khan, who originally believed in the Yellow Sect of the Gelug School, suddenly converted to the Red Religion three or four years ago, since Anger mentioned the meaning of "these two years" to be favored, Zheng Haizhu guessed that the prince of Mobei believed in the Red Religion most of the time.

In the current Chahar, if you don't find out the sects of the Khan's cronies, you can't use your diplomatic skills.

Sure enough, Unger's color was even stronger, and he glanced at Zheng Haizhu: "You know clearly, did He Zhuo tell you?" Holdra must be tired of him, too. ”

"What are you talking about, Ungertaiji! How could I ever be disrespectful to the prince of Transkhalkha! He Zhuo finally stepped out of the car and stopped the talkative Unger, but also looked suspiciously at the car that was getting closer and closer.

Soon, the team in front of them arrived in front of them.

Dressed in a brocade suit, he turned over and dismounted.

"This prince looks more reliable."

Zheng Haizhu secretly commented.

Chao Ketu is the same as Anger, he is also less than thirty years old, very tall, but he is not like the latter's appearance of a fat brain, a straight chest and a bulging belly, but a thin body, the face under the fur hat is fairer than that of many Mongolian men, and the facial features are lined with clear and handsome facial features.

The little prince opened his mouth and said something to Anger and He Zhuo in a string of Mongolian words, and at the same time did not forget to cast his eyes on Zheng Haizhu and the two Ming generals quite measuredly, and naturally showed a sincere smile on top of the greetings.

He Zhuo's face was always cold, and when Chao Ketu finished speaking, he turned to Zheng Haizhu and said, "Taiji said that he lent you this dome, and your lieutenant general and some military leaders can rest in it." If the wind and snow were heavy at night and crushed the felt tents of the soldiers, they would have a place to spend the night and not freeze to death. ”

Ma Xianglin and Man Gui were able to follow Zheng Haizhu into the royal city, but except for a few of their retinues and Zheng Haizhu's brocade guards, the other Ming troops naturally had to be stationed outside the city and were surrounded by the Mongol guards.

Zheng Haizhu and Ma Xianglin were busy thanking Chaoketu.

Chao Ketu Yue found a gentle attitude like a spring breeze, and said unhurriedly: "Sutai Kedun is very happy to hear that it is a brave soldier of your country who has defeated the people of Jianzhou. I was in the Great Khan's tent, and I was glad that the enemies of Yahbe had been recompensed. This chariot was originally given to me by the Great Khan and Kedun, and it is also a little bit of my heart to send it to the garrison of the warriors of the Ming Kingdom......"

"All right, great poet," Unger interrupted impatiently, with a higher conceited status, "don't you still want to blow the north wind and make a few more poems for the Ming people?" Hurry up and get into town! ”

At the beginning of Shen, after going up the mountain and entering the city, the sun was almost setting over the horizon of the snowfield in the west.

A large yurt backed by a snow-capped mountain, with thick wooden pillars, dazzling golden tops, fluttering flags, and a tall and majestic atmosphere reflecting the sunset, is not inferior to the palace complex of the Han family.

Lin Dan Khan ordered the deacons under the tent to pass the word, it is too late now, and the envoy of the Ming State will be summoned tomorrow, and the Ming people will go to the guest tent in the east to live first.

Unger was happy to go back to his yurt first, hugged the beauty and drank to relieve his fatigue, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The little prince made a gesture of accompanying him to the guest account, but was rejected by Hojo.

"Taiji is a nobleman, how to work Taiji. I'll just come to pick up and settle the people of the Ming Kingdom. ”

Chao Ketu didn't insist, and said a few more words to Ho Zhuo, and after Ho Zhuo responded to him, he turned to Akito and said goodbye.

Man Gui looked for an opportunity and secretly muttered to Zheng Haizhu: "Madam, why do I think, what kind of prince of Outer Khalkha has some courtesy to Miss Hezhuo?" But Miss Holdra clearly didn't want to deal with her. ”

Zheng Haizhu said "oh" and asked, "What did they say in the end?" ”

"It seems that the prince invited Hojo to go hunting, and Hojo said that she was going to listen to the master's lectures."

"That's good," Zheng Haizhu winked at Man Gui, "You are a rival in love, you are defeated without a fight, you have a play." ”

Man Gui coughed: "Why are you making fun of me again, I'm not, thinking of the instructions in Madame's head, let me eavesdrop on the Mongols if I'm fine." ”

Zheng Haizhu pursed her lips: "Good eavesdropping, continue to listen next time." When General Ma and I went to see Lin Dan Khan and Su Tai, you changed into Mongolian robes and went around the city with Chang Gongzi. Those who can open wine shops and shops in the royal city must be noble relatives, and they know a lot. You mainly inquire about the strength of the Chahar tribes and their views on the two sects of Wusizang. By the way, when you entered the customs when you were a child, did anyone in your family believe in Huangjiao? ”

Man Gui shook his head: "My father said it, and he didn't give us food, what do you believe it for?" ”

Zheng Haizhu said softly: "You must not show such disrespect. Instead, you go and learn some Mongolian in the teachings and come back and teach me. ”