024 The times create heroes!
"He is worthy of being a man favored by Immortal Heaven!" After listening to Subutai's recollection of Zalandin's story, Zhang Han sighed!
"That's a good point! Zalandin is indeed a hero, but he was born in the wrong country at the wrong time, so he is doomed to ultimate failure. "
Subutai also sighed, and it could be seen that Zalandin's incident had touched these first-generation Mongolian commanders a lot.
Zhang Han felt that this Zalandin had the demeanor of Liu Xuande, but he lacked his own Zhuge Liang to give him advice. In addition, he unfortunately encountered the rising Mongol Empire, which can be called the world's BUG-like enemy, and was defeated again and again.
Liu Bei is much happier than others. One of the two fled in embarrassment, life and death are unknown, and one was crowned Ninety-Five, two people with similar personalities because of the different external environment, but the final ending is thousands of miles apart, which can be different.
It's really a hero of the times! Born in the right era, luck and luck turned into a dragon when encountering the wind and clouds, and survived the times, and the genius folded his fate to make people come to naught.
"Since Zalandin has been defeated, let's not say that he is dead, even if he is not dead, he can't afford to make any waves without soldiers and power in his hands! Why did the Great Khan start his expedition again? You must know that the army and consumption required to start a western expedition are heavenly. Zhang Han wondered.
"There's no way around it!
The Khan's decision to go west again was also decided after a long period of consideration. When the Great Khan summoned me, I asked the same question, and guess what the Great Khan said? Subutai raised his eyebrows at Zhang Han and asked.
"How?" Zhang Han subconsciously asked as if he hadn't heard the other party's question.
Seeing Zhang Han's attentive listening, Subutai no longer sold Guanzi, and relayed Wokotai's original words to Zhang Han;
"The Great Khan said to me at that time.
The reason why the Western Expedition was started was for three reasons;
First, the treasury is now gradually emptying due to years of conquest and the luxurious life of the aristocracy, and it is necessary to grab a huge amount of wealth to fill the treasury.
Second; Taking advantage of the fact that the rebellion in Korea in the east had just been quelled, the Jin State in the south had just been wiped out, and the Song State did not dare to start a war lightly, he completely wiped out the remnants of Zalandin and eliminated this hidden danger.
Although Zalandin is no longer missing, his original army has not been scattered, and small rebellions continue in the Khorezm region. Zalandin didn't know whether he was alive or dead, so he gave the little man the opportunity to exploit the loophole. There are many people who pretend to be Latins in Khorezm, and they frequently act for various ulterior purposes, which brings great pressure to the local law and order.
Thirdly; It is also the main offensive direction of the main and secondary westward expeditions. Last time, although Jebe and I had gained a lot of ground in the Kipchak region, we had to hurry back east because of the death of Temujin Khan. Therefore, as bordering the Khanate here, the Kipchaks and Turras in the west did not completely surrender, and this western expedition was just the right solution to these problems. ”
"What the Great Khan said is indeed the reality, and the old man agrees that it is indeed a wise move to take advantage of the rare peaceful environment to go west again.
And if you want to completely complete the plan of the western expedition, the Song State in the Central Plains and Han Land cannot have problems, which is also the reason why the little emperor of the Song State immediately held a meeting as soon as he made a move.
Originally, the old man was still a little worried, and he was thinking about this matter for the past few days. Well, you happened to come here today, because you have been in Han for many years and happened to ask your thoughts. I just wanted to do some school exams, but I never thought that you actually gave the old man a surprise. Your analysis of the Song Kingdom is very convincing, and I will report back to Dahan alone. ”
When Zhang Han heard this, he immediately said modestly; "It's just the words of the kid's family, whether things will develop like this is still between the two! Would it be a rash idea to say to the Great Khan...... Too hasty? ”
Seeing that although Zhang Han seemed to hesitate in his words, the expression on his face was not a little panicked, and he looked confident. I can understand why this disciple asked this. couldn't help laughing and scolding;
"You bastard, goblin. My Great Mongolia is different from you Han Chinese, there are not so many roundabouts. Rest assured! If something goes wrong, the old man will resist it, and he won't..."
Hearing this, Zhang Han hurriedly interrupted; "No! It is obviously the disciple's suggestion, how can the master be held responsible alone, and the disciple can benefit from it? This is not in line with the way of humanity between teachers and students, and it is better to share the responsibility. ”
Seeing Zhang Han's performance, Su Butai felt that he had not seen the wrong person. Not to mention other advantages, because the matter of responsibility is quite valuable for military generals. waved his hand indifferently, glanced at Zhang Han, and said in a serious tone;
"You don't have to worry about this matter, as long as your little shoulders are not ready to resist it. While my old body can still be tossed, I can still shelter you from the wind and rain for the past two years, you have to take advantage of this time to polish yourself. It's really not too late to wait until the day you get up. ”
The master said so, and it was his reality, Zhang Han knew that Nuo Nuo agreed, and he was still very grateful for Subutai's protection.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Han hadn't been moved for a minute, and Subutai directly poured a basin of cold water on his head, making his heart feel cold.
"After that, you don't want to go to the army to take up a post, if there is no accident in the south, the army of the western expedition will be drawn next year at the latest," Zhang Han looked Zhang Han up and down, and said dissatisfied; “
When the time comes, you'll be on the battlefield, and I'm afraid your current skills won't be enough. From tomorrow morning, you and Uliang Hatai will be trained by me to try to make you look good before you go on your expedition. ”
"Me?"
Zhang Han pointed to his nose in disbelief and shouted; "I'm going to follow the expedition to the west?"
"Nonsense! You are my disciple, and you are the colt of the Great Mongolia. You have to go for any identity. Don't... Well? Hearing this, Subutai was quite dissatisfied, and rarely became a yin and yang person.
Zhang Han couldn't help but shudder, knowing that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly remedied; "That's what the disciple meant, isn't this afraid that the master will be embarrassed if he is not good at learning on the battlefield?"
"That's why I told you not to be on duty. I'll talk to the Great Khan about the two of you. In the future, if your training volume doubles, I don't believe that you can't practice, because I used to pamper you too much. Subutai arranged with a sneer.
"Bitter!" Zhang Han really wanted to give himself a big mouth. What a! Dig a hole for yourself again and again.
Zhang Han now feels that he is completely like a big-stupid-forced, obviously seeing that Su Butai has a bad face, and frequently hits the other party's gun.
Helpless, Zhang Han had to nod in agreement.
But a picture of the special forces training in a TV series in his previous life frequently came to his mind, and he shuddered when he thought about the Hell Zhou and Subutai training for the two of them that the other party experienced. Because they have to face more brutality than these special forces, not just physically.
The two chatted for a while, perhaps seeing Zhang Han's restless appearance, Su Butai wisely stopped the conversation and looked at the sun in the west, which was not far from the skyline. said to Zhang Han;
"That's all for today. I won't leave you dinner, don't let the princess wait in a hurry and say that my sister and I robbed the husband. Tomorrow I will stay with the princess for a day, and I will come here on time to train the day after tomorrow. ”
"Yes!" Zhang Han had something in his heart, so he didn't stay longer, so he got up and said goodbye and left. Subutai waved his hand and motioned for the soldiers on the side to take him out.
Out of the school field, the soldiers sent Zhang Han to the door and then said goodbye and went back. To be honest, if you talk about stepping up training just now, it won't be that you have been restless just now. The real reason was that he was going to follow the Mongol army on a second expedition to the west.
The three Mongolian expeditions to the west are famous throughout the history of mankind, although Subutai did not mention the list of expeditions just now. But Zhang Han happened to know the details of this western expedition.
In the history of the Mongolian Western Expedition, Zhang Han not only searched in many short videos, but also read some books that describe the Mongolian Western Expedition.
As later Mongolian folk songs sang - we are the descendants of Genghis Khan. We carry death with us, and we throw thunder and lightning at every people, everywhere.
If history continues to roll forward, when the Southern Song Dynasty stops this year, next year Ogedai will gather the nobles from all over the empire back in advance to hold the Curitai Conference.
Unlike the Central Plains Dynasty, whenever an important decision was made by the empire after the founding of the country, it was not decided by the emperor and his ministers after consultation. Rather, it is to convene a conference of Curitai to discuss [a bit like the current parliamentary system in the West, but with more power].
As long as it is a major event in the Mongol Empire, whether it is the succession to the throne or a large-scale war! Only what was passed by the Council of Kuritai could have the effect of law, and even if it was ordered by the Great Khan himself, it would be no different from a piece of papyrus to wipe their buttocks for these princes and nobles who were divided from one side.
Of course, any system has its drawbacks. Genghis Khan, the founder of Mongolia, set up the system of the Kuritai Congress, although the original intention was good, but it was incomplete and hidden many hidden dangers. This will come back to us a lot later in our stories.
First of all, let's talk about this western expedition that made Zhang Han uneasy at this time!