"In the past, the Mongolian tribes were not our opponents, but I didn't expect that this time these people would unite against us, it would be so difficult, the most hateful is the Jungar Department, Geldan will actually send 200,000 elites to fight against us for the sake of the steppe alliance, so that we can't take the entire steppe until now." Doze said angrily.

said the same as not saying it, Dai Shan glanced at him and said to Ao Bai, who was sitting behind him: "Ao Bai, you have been fighting with Haoge for many years, and you will also tell me your opinion." ”

"Yes! Lord Wang, the grassland departments since the Yuan Dynasty is also the target of the Ming Dynasty, our rise is actually a large part of the reason also thanks to this, the grassland departments under the leadership of the golden family on the one hand to fight with the Ming army, on the other hand is also in the civil war, the ancestors have long passed down the family background has long been gone, the reason why we can not win until now, the key is still in Geerdan, Geerdan has always been ambitious, and has always wanted to unify the grassland, this time the reason why he will spend blood to help the grassland coalition army, I am afraid that the picture is the same as us, therefore, Now we have two paths to go. ”

"Oh? You tell us more specifically. ”

"The first is to continue to spend here with Geerdan, see who can't afford it first, from the current point of view, the supplies of the various departments of the steppe are still very rich, and it will be a protracted battle to consume, but I firmly believe that we will definitely achieve the final victory. The second is to withdraw the troops now, as soon as we withdraw the troops, the contradictions between Geldan and the various departments of the grassland will be revealed, Geldan pays such a big price, and will not withdraw without asking for anything, so I dare to assert that as long as we withdraw the troops, the grassland will immediately be in chaos, we can sit back and reap the profits, and win in the chaos, which is the method with the least cost of our victory. ”

"According to what you say, no matter which method is the way we win, then what is the blind toss, just do it with real knives and guns." Hauge said, standing up.

"The courage of the horseman." Dai Shan reprimanded: "Although they are all victories, the first type of enemy army is almost exhausted, don't forget that we still have a strong enemy, Da Ming, and the second method can allow us to preserve our strength without losing it, and it only takes some time." What do you think, Dorze? ”

"I also agree with Aobai's second method, this day is getting colder and colder, and we can only wait until next spring to fight again, it is better to withdraw the army at this time, and wait for the next year to take advantage of the chaos of the grassland to fight again, and then level the grassland in one fell swoop."

"Okay, I also agree, then we will jointly write a letter and ask the regent and the emperor to decide." Naturally, there was no objection from the crowd.

Dolgon, who was in Shengjing, received the report from Daishan and immediately agreed, and the order to withdraw was given.

Seeing the withdrawal of the Qing army, the grassland coalition army cheered in unison, and the grand banquet was held for seven days, but after seven days, they found that something was wrong, because Geldan, who had promised to withdraw after repelling the Qing army, still did not see the intention of withdrawing.

In fact, since the end of the Yuan Dynasty was driven out of the Central Plains by Zhu Yuanzhang, the grassland tribes have been divided into many tribes, to the end of the Ming Dynasty still remaining tribes have Transkhalkha, Horqin, Zungar, East Chagatai, Heshuote, Wusizang tribes, among which the strongest is Horqin, Jungar, and Shuote three, of which Horqin and the Qing Dynasty have a marriage, but also enemies.

The steppe coalition forces attacked by the Qing army this time were Transkhalkha and Korqin, and Geldan of Junggar insisted on inserting it himself.

There were five khans in Transkhalkha and Korqin, and they were constantly attacking each other, and they all wanted to unify the tribes.

At this time, the five khans were gathered.

Dayan Khan, the strongest Khalkha, said: "Although the Qing army has withdrawn now, no one knows what their intentions are, and now Geldan's men and horses are here and do not leave, what should we do?" ”

Lin Dan Khan, who was the strongest in Horqin, said: "Alas! Let's hope we're not doing the stupid thing of luring wolves and driving tigers for a year. ”

The leader of the other tribe, Mark, said: "Two Great Khans, are you too sensitive, our department is very close to the Geldan department, and I have never seen that he has the ambition to dominate the grassland." ”

Benjamin snorted: "Mark, do you know the truth that rabbits don't eat the grass next to the nest, the Ming Dynasty people talked about long-distance and near-cutting, and now Geldan is inbred and far-fed, and my grassland has long appeared Geerdan's warriors, and his wolf ambition is obvious, and you are still stupidly kept in the dark." ”

When Marker heard that he was scolded, he immediately stood up and said angrily: "Benjamin, you still have the face to scold others for being stupid, why did Geldan send someone to you, it wasn't your people who wanted to get rich and attacked and killed other people's caravans." ”

"Which eye did you see!" Benjamin, who also stood up, drew his waist knife with his hand, and Mark was naturally not far behind.

"You both sit down!" Another tribal leader, Morun, persuaded, "When is it, you two are still having disputes over these trivial matters. ”

Mandulu said: "Dayan Khan, Lin Dan Khan, you are the strongest in the coalition army, what do you say we should do?" ”

Lin Dan Khan poked the brazier with the stick in his hand and said: "At present, Geldan will not leave empty-handed, our various departments have gathered some wealth and beauties to present to Geerdan, see what he means, if he really wants to occupy the grassland, then we must also ask our more than 400,000 warriors if they agree." ”

Dayan Khan nodded in agreement.

"Good! That's it. Benjamin said.

"Yes, but how much are we going to come up with?" He was the poorest of the tribes.

"It won't work without 500,000, let's give ten out of each tribe of beautiful women." Dayan Khan Road.

"Humph! If you have to do this, I will not accompany you and say goodbye! Mark got up and left.

"Mark!" Mandulu and Morun shouted twice, but they didn't stop.

"Let him go." Lin Dan Khan said: "Then let's go and prepare, Dayan Khan and I have five more beauties, is it okay?" ”

Dayan Khan hesitated, then nodded.

The next day, Dayan Khan and Lin Dan Khan, on behalf of the various tribes of the steppe, brought 500,000 goods and 50 beauties to the Geldan military camp and asked for an audience in the name of the labor army.

Grdan Khan, a man of no more than forty years of age, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a majestic appearance, invited the two of them into the account.

"Why are the two Great Khans so polite, we are brothers, and it is natural for you to be bullied and helped, and we are ashamed to be generous."

"Geldan's warriors have come thousands of miles to help in the war, how can they let the blood of the warriors be shed in vain, I hope Geldan Khan doesn't dislike it." Lin Dan Khan said.

Geldan didn't dare to do so.

Then the three of them talked about the combat strength of the Qing army and guessed the reason for the withdrawal of the Qing army.

Dayan Khan and Lin Dan Khan watched Geldan chat enthusiastically, but they never got to the point, so Lin Dan Khan said: "Geldan Khan, now that the Qing army has retreated, and the winter on the grassland is coming, I don't know when you and your warriors will go back, 200,000 horses, once the heavy snow is blocked, the supply of grain and grass is a big problem." ”