Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 78 Lin Dan Khan was defeated and fled to Qinghai (Part )
A soldier's favorite thing is to eat meat and drink wine. Huang Taiji gave the military order, and the aroma of wine suddenly filled the Eight Banners military camp.

The two Mongolians in the Xianghuang Banner were also drinking. Through the war of conquest against the Mongolian tribes, the Later Jin Dynasty subdued some Mongolian tribes and incorporated them into the Mongolian auxiliary collars, which were directly subordinate to the Eight Banners of Manchuria, with five auxiliary collars per banner. Historically, after conquering Chahar, Huang Taiji organized a large number of surrendered Mongolians into the Eight Banners of Mongolia.

"Alas!" Batu suddenly sighed heavily.

"Old Batu, you drink when you drink, why do you sigh?" Wu Linqin asked strangely.

Batu shed tears, "We are all Mongols, but we want to beat the Mongols. It's a sin!"

Wu Linqin drank all the wine in the bowl and sighed: "Who says otherwise? He is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan and the Great Khan of Mongolia!"

Seeing that his companions were unwilling to fight this battle, Batu became more energetic and asked tentatively: "How about we steal horses while they are drinking to report to the Great Khan?"

At night, while the wine was flowing, two fast horses escaped from the Xianghuang Banner military camp and galloped to Lin Dan Khan's camp outside Xuan Mansion.

At this time, King Khan was enjoying himself in the felt tent of Yiji Sutai. This Sutai Yanji was born in the Yehenara family, the sworn enemy of the Aixinjueluo family. She was the daughter of Delheli Taiji of the Yehe tribe and the granddaughter of Jin Taiji, the last leader of the Yehe tribe. She gave birth to Lin Dan Khan’s eldest son, Erke Kongol Ezhe, and is currently his only son.

Because the Aixinjueluo family destroyed the Ye He tribe, this concubine often spoke ill of Hou Jin in front of the Mongolian Khan. Ironically, in history, after she brought her son Ezhe to the Qing Dynasty, she remarried to Huang Taiji's cousin Jierhalang and became a family with the Manchus.

"Ugh", Lin Danhan leaned on Su Tai and gasped for air. At the age of 40, his energy was not as good as before.

"Great Khan, there is an urgent military situation," the voice of Tashhai, the commander-in-chief of the left wing, interrupted the game.

"Uh!"

Lin Danhan shouted majestically, put on his robe and walked out of the tent, "What military situation?" His voice was as calm as water.

"Two Mongolians escaped from Houjin. According to them, Huang Taiji secretly came to the bank of Xilamulun River and was joining the surrendered Mongolian tribes, preparing to attack us."

"Summon those two people into the big tent, I want to question them." Lin Danhan was shocked, but kept his expression.

Batu and Wu Linqin entered the tent and knelt down in front of Lin Dan Khan, not daring to get up. Even their voices were trembling, "Slave, please see the Great Khan!"

"No courtesy! I am free," Lin Danhan said gently, changing the subject, "You said Huang Taiji wanted to attack me? How many troops did he bring?"

"In response to the Great Khan, Huang Taiji brought fifty thousand eight-banner soldiers, plus Horqin, Zalut, Balin, Naiman, Aohan, Kalaqin, Tumut, Alukorqin, and Wengniu who came to join them. The troops of Te, Asut and other tribes number about 100,000."

"These rebellious people who have forgotten their ancestors are not worthy of being Mongolians!" Lin Dan Khan was furious when he heard that so many Mongolian tribes were helping Hou Jin attack him.

In addition to anger, he was shocked. The enemy numbered 100,000. He had suffered natural disasters and fought for years, and now he only had 20,000 soldiers. This battle is not easy to fight. If you fight hard, you probably won't be able to win.

He looked at Batu and Wu Linqin again, and asked: "Huang Taiji has a large number of people, why did you defect to me?"

"You are the Great Khan of the Mongols, how dare your slaves to be enemies with you?" The two men hurriedly knelt down again.

"The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest ministers. Although you are ordinary people, you can know loyalty and righteousness. You are much better than those Taiji and Zaisang who sell themselves to others for glory!" Lin Danhan was deeply moved, That is to say, they were granted the title of 100 households and each was given a thousand sheep.

The enemy was strong and we were weak, so Lin Dan Khan ordered his troops to move west to Hetao immediately. He ordered Guitu Taiji to lead the old, young, women and children first; Gunchuk Taiji and Qianhu Badaxi Zhaisang led their troops to protect him and the officials; the left-wing general Tashihai and the right-wing general Huluke Zhaisang He led an army of five thousand to the rear and fled westward in a hurry.

Gunchuktaiji was ordered to guard the Chinese army. When something happened suddenly, he had to be notified of one yurt after another. Some were near, some were far away. It was a mess, and there was a lot of noise from people, horses and cattle.

"Taiji, come and help me and the children pack our things." Gunchuk was looking for help from all over the place when he suddenly saw his own Princess Ahai (Mrs., also translated as "Aha") Taisong and three children.

Princess Taisong is the second sister of Lin Dan Khan and the most distinguished princess in Mongolia.

"Your Highness, the Great Khan ordered Qutu Taiji to lead the young, old, women and children first. Why don't you take your children and go with him?"

"Taiji, we have a lot of stuff at home, and it wastes time to pack it up," Princess Taisong cried.

Gunchuktaiji took a look and saw that his Ahai was loaded with six carts of supplies, and several slaves were driving the heavy ox cart. He couldn't help but stamp his feet, "Your Highness, how can you run fast like this? Throw these away quickly and travel lightly."

"Taiji, I am afraid that the lack of supplies during the escape will cause hardship to the children, so I want to bring more things." Princess Taisong looked aggrieved.

"You're confused! You can't save your life, why do you need these things?" Gonchuk Taiji was furious and shouted at the housekeeper: "Immediately prepare fast horses, dry food and water, and take Ahai and the children to ride on horseback. ".

"Yes, Taiji," the butler prepared hurriedly.

Princess Taisong was still crying when Badasi Zhaisang, dressed in military uniform, broke in and said, "Taiji, the army has been assembled."

Gunchuktaiji sighed and said to his Ahai: "Your Highness, it is your duty to protect the Khan for your husband. You dare not abandon your official duties for personal reasons. Please move forward quickly and lightly."

After saying that, he got on his horse, stopped looking at the woman and children, and ran towards the sweat tent.

The area east of the Helan Mountains in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia and south of the Langshan and Daqing Mountains flows through the Yellow River. Because the Yellow River forms a big bend here, it is named "Hetao". The area has been famous for its abundant water and grass throughout the ages, so there is a folk proverb: "The Yellow River has many dangers, but only one thing is rich." Its surrounding areas, including the Huangshui River Basin, Tao River Basin, Luo River Basin, Wei River Basin, Fenshui River Basin, Sanggan River Basin, Zhangshui River Basin and Hutuo River Basin, all have a good natural environment, surrounding the Hetao, like a The stars hold the moon.

As a great politician, Lin Dan Khan chose to move his tribe here, where he could attack and defend, as well as have water and grass to feed his livestock. He was really foresighted!

"Great Khan, most of the tribesmen evacuated safely, and only about a hundred households were separated."

"Great Khan, all the gold and silver money from the treasury has been transferred out, and the large materials that cannot be taken away have been burned and nothing is left for the enemy."

"Great Khan, no Houjin cavalry has been found within a radius of two hundred miles."

Listening to these reports, Lin Danhan's expression softened. These years of natural disasters and wars have greatly reduced my strength. It would be great if I could hide in the Hetao area to recharge my batteries. This place is rich in water and grass, and within a few years the population and livestock will increase.

A minister named Bandida Gushi suddenly said, "Great Khan, do you want to send someone to move the people of Datong and Xuanfu to Hetao?"

Datong and Xuanfu were originally places of the Ming Dynasty. In order to obtain "yearly rewards" and rob materials, the Chahar people captured the two places and plundered a large number of Han people in the past few years.

"It's too late. The Han people can't ride horses and can't outrun Hou Jin's cavalry." Lin Danhan sighed. "If you want the wolf to stop eating meat, you have to feed it first!"

(End of this chapter)