On the steppe.

Several cities are being built with the help of Datong Prefecture, the nearest of which is only ten kilometers away from Blackwood City.

At this time, Hei Mu Han was standing at the head of Heicheng City, looking in that direction from a distance.

Although he could only see a construction site like ink stuck to the scroll, his heart felt like a big stone had been crushed.

This is mainly because since the Blackwood tribe settled in the city, because of the convenience of being able to trade with Datong Mansion, the surrounding tribes will enter Blackwood City.

Although he did not charge a fee to enter the city, the influence of Blackwood City among the various Mongolian tribes was rising.

The standard of living of the herders of the Blackwood tribe is also getting higher, and several small tribes have recently wanted to join the Blackwood tribe.

In other words, the Blackwood tribe has begun to get used to the current settled life.

They could have fed the entire tribe through trade relations with the Ming people, and no longer had to rely on the weather to feed on herds.

Although some people within the tribe complained about this, they were all suppressed by Heimuhan.

But right now, he felt a threat from the outside, and that was exactly what Datong Mansion was doing right now.

Thinking of this, Hei Muhan thought about it again and again, and finally decided to go to Datong Mansion to meet the little prince in person, hoping to strengthen the cooperation between the two sides.

That night, when Zhu Gui was reading the information that Hu Shidao had obtained from Nanjing, suddenly the sound of a report from the guards sounded outside the door.

"Lord Wang, the chief of the Blackwood tribe asks to see you."

Zhu Guileng paused, he glanced at a few pieces of information on the table, and still said, "Let him in." ”

A moment later, Hei Muhan, who was hidden in a black hood, walked into the study, and no one who knew could get a glimpse of the person hidden inside.

"I've seen the prince." Hei Muhan took off his hood and bowed to Zhu Gui.

Zhu Gui just nodded and said, "It's so late, is there anything wrong with Chief Heimu?" ”

"Lord Wang, my subordinates are here this time to confirm one thing, what is the relationship between the Heimu tribe and Datong Mansion?"

Hei Muhan lowered his head and asked in a low voice.

Zhu Gui's eyes lit up, and he got up and said, "What do you think?" ”

"The subordinates think it's an alliance." Hei Muhan heard Zhu Gui's footsteps, and then raised his head and said.

Obviously, the other party was about the same age as his child, but there was no trace of relaxation on his face.

"Alliance? If you think so, then be it. ”

Zhu Gui snorted coldly, and then picked up the information on the table and looked at it.

The above mentioned the news of Zhu Biao's illness, which made Zhu Gui a little surprised, although he didn't know the details of history, but he could still feel the subtle changes.

Is this the reason for this incident? No other vassal king really looked up to him.

However, if history is really advanced, it will be a mixed blessing for him, after all, he has not completely unblocked the right to form a personal guard.

Once Zhu Yunwen ascends to the throne in advance and starts the battle of Jingjing, I am afraid he will be unlucky.

Thinking of this, the look on Zhu Gui's face couldn't help but become solemn.

But what he didn't know, his expression fell in Hei Muhan's eyes, but his heart sank.

He also thought that his words annoyed the other party, so he hurriedly lay on the ground and said: "It's his subordinate hairpin, the Heimu tribe is a chess piece under the prince, but I hope that the prince can see that his subordinates are loyal and can give the Heimu tribe a way to live." ”

Hei Muhan's words finally pulled back Zhu Gui's thoughts.

"Wait a minute, what did you say? What happened to the Blackwood Tribe? ”

Zhu Gui was startled, he thought that the Blackwood tribe was in some trouble that he didn't know about.

As the other party said, the Blackwood tribe was indeed just a chess piece that could disrupt the entire grassland in Zhu Gui's heart, and the effect had been good so far.

It's just that he has always felt that this Heimuhan seems to have a very ambiguous attitude towards him, and he rarely comes to report anything to him privately except for the days of trading.

And this time it was the first time that Zhu Gui took the initiative to come to the palace of the king after returning from Nanjing.

Heimu Han said: "The prince has built several more cities on the grassland, isn't it aimed at Heimu City?" ”

He knew that once other cities on the steppe were built, Heimuhan's status as the only trading center would be lost, and his position within Mongolia would naturally plummet.

"Against Blackwood City? Why did this king target Blackwood City? ”

Zhu Gui hadn't reacted yet.

He built the city only to slowly assimilate the Mongols and tie them to his chariots.

Although the Mongol cavalry is no longer what it used to be, it still has combat effectiveness.

In particular, the war horses in their hands were an important means of transportation before the popularization of railways.

Only by mastering this key can he reach farther into an area.

So Hei Muhan's words made him a little baffled.

Hei Mu Han thought that Zhu Gui said this on purpose, but as soon as he gritted his teeth, he immediately said: "There are more cities in the grassland, and when the time comes, the prince will be able to trade with other tribes in other places, which is a very big blow to the Heimu tribe." ”

When Zhu Gui heard this, he reacted.

However, the other party's idea of 'monopoly' is both pitiful and ridiculous.

He had no choice but to comfort: "The construction of the city is imperative, and the business and trade activities will indeed be carried out gradually, if the Blackwood tribe wants to develop, it can only follow the trend, and this king will not lose the big because of the overall situation." ”

When Hei Muhan heard this, his body suddenly softened, and it seemed that this little prince really didn't have any affection at all.

"However, if you are the king's person, the king can give you three months to develop the characteristic industries of the Blackwood tribe, and if you don't have a clue, the king can also help you solve it."

Three months is not long, but it is not short, but this is already Zhu Gui's greatest benevolence.

Hei Muhan raised his head, sighed and said, "Thank you, Lord Xie." ”

Zhu Gui turned around and waved his hand and said, "Go back, if you have any problems, you can come to this king, within half a year, this king will see a unified Mongolian tribal alliance." ”

Hei Mu Han froze for a moment, and then a flame appeared in his eyes: "Subordinates understand." ”

Zhu Gui couldn't let the Mongols roam the steppe all the time, this power, he not only had to hold in his hands, but he also had greater ambitions.

Not only the vast territories west of the steppes, but also the vast seas to the east.

Zhu Gui finally pasted the world map on one of the walls of his study.

Now all he has to do is build up strength for the next few actions.

That night, after repeatedly checking all the intelligence, Zhu Gui gave Hu Shidao the first specific action order.