The first snowfall in Jilin City this year has fallen, and the roofs of the city walls are covered with a white veil. Due to the supply problem, the new army led by Gong Zizhen can no longer continue to advance. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gong Zizhen sent envoys from various places in Jilin to surrender. Now, Ningguta, Boduna, Alachaka, the three surnames, and Hunchun under the command of Jilin Generals have expressed support for the court anyway. Because Gong Zizhen's strict discipline, the leaders of the local Daur, Oroqen, Hezhe and other tribes spontaneously came to Jilin City to meet the imperial general Fuyuan. Today we are coming to the first Gongdian tribe to develop Sakhal Island, Geyikale, Nuyele, and Shihali.

Gong Zizhen wrapped the sable skin tighter on his body and stomped around the city gate that had been covered with snow. Even so, he still felt cold.

The subordinate next to him was Da Chongjika, the former deputy commander of the three surnames. He was sent by the three surnames to stay in Hotonggashan. After the envoys of the court passed, Da Chongjika, who understood the truth, immediately surrendered to the court and led hundreds of people to Jilin. Da Chongjika belonged to the Shumulugashan tribe among the Hezhe people. His actions played a good lead role. Officials from all over the country surrendered wherever the envoys of the army went. The lower reaches of Heilongjiang, the jurisdiction of the three surnames, and the Ussuri River basin, all returned to the control of the court.

At this time, this Hezheren and Gong Zizhen were very different. He was still wearing a leather jacket and stood beside him bravely, making people feel no chill.

A black spot finally appeared in the vast snow field. These black spots slowly approached. What appeared in Gong Zizhen's field of vision was a group of thick men riding horses. These people were almost the same as Da Chongjika. Everyone wore leather hats of different styles. The shiny fish-skin gowns emitted a strange smell, and the moccasins under their feet looked delicate and soft.

These people turned over and got off the horse when they arrived at the city gate. Da Chongjika was obviously familiar with most of them. He laughed and greeted them, and started talking to them in Hezhe language.

After the conversation, the eyes of these people turned to Gong Zizhen and the generals of the new army around him. Da Chongjika brought these people over, and he translated for the people on both sides and introduced each other to each other.

The people on both sides made a polite approach and entered the general's mansion in the city.

Gong Zizhen's servant brought everyone to the main hall to sit down. As soon as he entered the main hall, Gong Zizhen felt much more comfortable. The charcoal stove in the middle of the room was burning red charcoal, making the indoor temperature enough to make Gong Zizhen feel its warmth.

After the guest and the host were separated, a Hezhe took out a skin bag. He first handed it to Gong Zizhen and said Hezhe's words that Gong Zizhen couldn't understand.

Gong Zizhen guessed the man's tone and tried to put the skin next to his mouth and took a sip.

A hot and spicy taste stimulated Gong Zizhen's throat and burned all the way down the esophagus into her stomach. Gong Zizhen was a little anxious, and was choked and coughed. The Hezheren in the room screamed happily. The man took the skin from Gong Zizhen's hand and took a sip, then turned around and handed it to the person next to him.

Gong Zizhen felt a heat rushing from her dantian to her forehead, and her whole body became warm. He thought to himself that the wine was so strong.

The atmosphere in the room also became warm with the transmission of the spirits.

One of them said something to Gong Zizhen. This Hezhe word made Gong Zizhen a little confused. Fortunately, Da Chongjika translated: "He said that this wine is Russian vodka."

Speaking of the Russian Gong Zizhen who kept the gods, he asked: "Does the Russians have any movement in this area?"

After talking to the Hezhe people around him for a while, Da Chongjika replied to Gong Zizhen: "The Russians have now occupied Sakhalin Island and drove all of us on Sakhalin Island to the mainland, and now we often harassed our Miaotun, Jintai and other places."

A burst of anger aroused in Gong Zizhen's heart. The emperor was indeed wise. The biggest disaster for China was not others. He was a greedy Russian. He frowned and asked, "Why don't you report to the court?"

Da Chongjika replied: "General Jilin accepted gifts from the Russians, turned a blind eye to the Russians, and closed his eyes. Although we were dissatisfied, the general was in charge of military and political affairs and had great power. We had to endure it secretly, and blamed ourselves for not beating others."

Gong Zizhen asked again: "What weapons do the Russians use?"

"They are tall and big, mostly cavalrymen. They use muskets used by generals' soldiers in the distance, and sprint towards them with sabers nearby. The seven surnames in the lower reaches of Heilongjiang, the eight surnames Hezhe can only build villages to protect themselves."

Gong Zizhen couldn't help but curse: "This Lu Cheng, who is a disaster to the country and the people, dares to betray the court and provoke civil war, but he dares not face the Russians expel foreign enemies."

After hearing the news, Yang Luchan said, "General, why not our army heads north and drive the Russians out of Sakhalin Island."

Gong Zizhen pondered and said for a moment: "This matter cannot be reckless. The rebellion has not yet been quelled. Moreover, once the war begins, we must arrange troops in Xinjiang and Outer Mongolia to prevent the Russians from invading. This is a major event. The emperor and the court must decide."

Da Chongjika discussed with his tribe for a while and said, "If the general wants to take people to recover Sakhalin Island, the three surnames of Hezhe, our three surnames, will be killed. However, after the recovery, we must build a city to defend it, otherwise the Russians will come back once the army leaves."

Gong Zizhen nodded and said, "As long as the court agrees, I, Gong Zizhen, will never refuse to die, and will lead the army to recover the old land. What Da Chongjika said just now is reasonable. If the army recovers the lost land, not only will it build a city to guard it, but it will also immigrate to the north of Heilongjiang and east of the Ussuri River to settle down, serving the people in peacetime and soldiers in wartime. Only with people and weapons can we defend the north."

Thinking of the coldness of this place, Gong Zizhen added: "It is necessary for northerners to move here, and southerners will definitely not be able to stand it."

Da Chongjika nodded and said, "The general's words have been taught. I just discussed with my tribe members and was willing to help the royal army quell the rebellion in the north. There are many Hezhe tribe members in the upper reaches of Heilongjiang. We are willing to go there to support them when the army attacks."

Gong Zizhen clapped his hands and said, "It just so happened that this matter is a great achievement. I will report it to the court and reward it for me."

Da Chongjika said loudly: "Okay, I, Da Chongjika, will discuss this matter with my tribe members. At that time, I will set out with the army. Whenever I arrive at a place, I, Hezhe, will go first to contact the Nei Respondents. Then the general will attack, which will definitely reduce many obstacles."

After this discussion, the wine in my bag was almost drunk. Gong Zizhen asked someone to have a jar of wine again and poured the wine bowls for everyone. Then he raised his glass and said, "Drinking this bowl for our gathering today. In the future, the court will not forget the contributions of Hezhe in the north and expelling the Russians. I, Gong Zizhen, will report to the court truthfully. I, I, believe that the king's army will be able to drink Makkhal Island soon. Come, cheers." After that, Gong Zizhen drank it all, and everyone in the room shouted, and they all drank the water wine in the bowl.

Therefore, the new army had a good relationship with the local ethnic groups, and they had a lot of information to attack the rebels.
Chapter completed!