A slight smile appeared on Xu Ying's lips and she said: "Of course they are those who colluded with the Tatars and supported King Anhua's rebellion."
Cao Xiong couldn't help but change his expression when he heard this, with a look of horror on his face. He knew exactly how many wealthy families in Anhua City had been captured by the army that day.
Adding up dozens of wealthy families, not to mention others, the number of members of the direct lineage alone is no less than a thousand. It was originally thought that these people would eventually be taken to the capital together with the people of King Anhua's lineage to await trial and execution by the court.
But to Cao Xiong's expectation, Xu Ying actually told him to kill these people.
Naturally, it was impossible for Xu Ying to lie to them, and there was only one person in Anhua City who could make such a decision, and that was Li Huan, the general.
But even so, Cao Xiong was still shocked by this order, which involved the lives and deaths of thousands of people. He really didn't expect that Li Huan would dare to make such a decision.
"What a killing star."
In the past, Cao Xiong had only heard some legends about Li Huan, but now he had truly seen what it meant to kill a star.
Thousands of people are killed at will. How can this be a decision that ordinary people can make?
From now on, I won't be able to offend this killer star even if I'm beaten to death.
It can be said that in an instant, Cao Xiong made up his mind and was full of fear for Li Huan.
On the other hand, after Chen Ang, Ren Ping and others learned that it was Li Huan who gave the order, their faces showed that it was indeed the case.
Not to mention anything else, Ren Ping alone went to Shaanxi with Li Huan. In the Xi'an Mansion, Ren Ping saw Li Huan execute thousands of people, and they were all high-ranking officials and dignitaries in Shaanxi.
Compared with the high-ranking officials and dignitaries that Li Huan killed in Xi'an Mansion, the powerful people in this small Anhua City now are nothing.
Based on the crimes committed by those powerful men, it was completely expected that Li Huan ordered these people to be killed directly. It would be strange if these people were really let go.
Chen Ang nodded towards Xu Ying and said: "I see. In that case, Brother Xu, you can go ahead."
Xu Ying left, and Ren Ping sighed: "These people also deserve their punishment. If they fall into the hands of others, they may be able to live for a few more days, and they will not be stabbed until the court makes a decision, but they collide."
In the hands of the general, their retribution has arrived."
Chen Ang nodded slightly and said, "Let's go and see the general."
Analyze the capital city
On weekdays, the population of Xidu City is not too large. Most of them are members of a tribe stationed near Xidu City who have settled in the city.
But now, with the capital city as the center, tens of thousands of Tatar troops have gathered.
At this moment, it should be said that in the largest courtyard in the capital city, the elite Royal Guards guarded this courtyard without leakage.
This is where Dayan Khan, who unified many Tatar tribes, settled.
Dayan Khan is definitely one of the rare heroes of the Tatar tribe. After all, the strong have always been respected on the grassland, and the Tatars are mainly tribes scattered on the vast grassland. If they do not have enough ability,
In terms of strength and strength, it is definitely not an easy task to unify an ethnic group.
Dayan Khan was just such a capable and powerful being. As Dayan Khan unified the Tatar tribes, the threat of the Tatars to the Ming Dynasty has become increasingly greater in recent years.
Even the scale of the Tatars going south is getting bigger and bigger. After all, if the Tatars cannot be unified, the scale of the Tatars going south will naturally not be too large. At most, it will be a coalition of several tribes, which can only support tens of thousands of people.
But now the Tatars were able to mobilize 100,000 troops to go south, posing a great threat to the nine-border land of the Ming Dynasty.
The location of Dayan Khan is the seat of the royal court.
At this moment, in this large house, there are gathered the leaders of dozens of tribes on the grassland, and the most central person is the Lord of the Tatars, Dayan Khan.
Dayan Khan was sitting in the spacious hall, and an invisible power filled the air. Dozens of tribal leaders who had been recruited were sitting at the bottom, with a bit of solemnity and expectation in their expressions.
color.
It was quiet in the hall. Dayan Khan put down the tea cup in his hand and glanced at everyone present. Whenever Dayan Khan's eyes were caught, everyone couldn't help but raise their heads and look towards Dayan Khan.
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Dayan Khan saw a smile on his face and said slowly: "Everyone, I am very pleased that you can respond to my call and come here."
When Dayan Khan finished speaking, Darulhua, the leader of the Suder tribe, immediately saluted Dayan Khan and said: "King Khan summons us, so we should come here. Besides, King Khan summoned everyone this time to take revenge on Ming Dynasty."
We are massacred by the two Tatar tribes in a bloody feud. If we don't come, we will only encourage Mingren's arrogance in the future. We don't know when, Mingren's butcher knife will fall on our heads. Is this what you guys think?
reason."
The Suder tribe is the closest to the Heihe tribe and is also one of the largest tribes on the grassland. There are tens of thousands of tribesmen, and they can even mobilize warriors from tens of thousands of tribes. Among tribes with so many Tatars, they can definitely be said to be powerful.
not bad.
The Heihe tribe was razed to the ground by the army led by Li Huan. The Suder tribe was most shocked, because Darulhua personally led troops to the Heihe tribe and saw the miserable scene of the Heihe tribe with her own eyes.
It was also Darulhua who rescued some of the fleeing tribesmen of the Heihe tribe, and personally sent a message to Dayan Khan, imploring Dayan Khan to avenge the Heihe tribe and the Huli tribe.
Now on this occasion, Darulhua was naturally the first to stand up and express support for Dayan Khan.
As Darulhua opened his mouth, many other tribal leaders expressed their support and support for Dayan Khan.
Dayan Khan looked at the reaction of everyone present and the support for him, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
Although the tribe directly under him is not weak in strength, it is still far behind compared to the many large and small tribes scattered on the grassland.
Therefore, Dayan Khan must obtain the support of most tribes on the grassland before he can truly become the Lord of the Tatars and have the authority to order the Tatar tribe.
The Huli tribe and the Heihe tribe were wiped out by the Ming Dynasty. To be honest, Dayan Khan didn't believe it when he suddenly learned the news.
But this is the fact. After Dayan Khan confirmed the authenticity of the news, he realized that if he, the co-leader of the Tatar tribe, could not solve the impact of this matter, then he, the king of Khan, would probably
If his prestige is greatly damaged, I don’t know how many tribes will defer to him because of this.
This is why it was just spring and the ice and snow on the grasslands had just melted, so Dayan Khan couldn't wait to issue an order to summon tribes from all over the world to gather in the capital city.
Only by taking a tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye, and carrying out bloody revenge against the Ming Dynasty can we win the hearts and support of many tribes on the grassland.
Originally, Dayan Khan was a little worried about whether he would suffer any losses by going south. However, what Dayan Khan did not expect was that not long ago, someone came from the Ming Dynasty and informed him that King Anhua of the Ming Dynasty was about to raise an army to rebel. He hoped that he could
Lead the troops south early.
Dayan Khan's first reaction was disbelief, and he even suspected that the other party was plotting against him.
That was the rebellion of the Ming Dynasty vassal kings, which sounds a bit fanciful.
However, that man was steadfast in his oath and made an agreement with Dayan Khan that as long as King Anhua raised his army, he would go south as quickly as possible.
Dayan Khan was certainly not a fool. He knew very well that if there was really an anti-king within the Ming Dynasty who started a rebellion, he would definitely attract the attention of the Ming court.
In particular, the rebel was a prince from Ningxia Town, one of the important towns on the three sides. If nothing else, at least there would be flaws in the defense of the important towns on the three sides.
Although Dayan Khan asked himself that the Ming Dynasty would definitely not be able to resist their march south, but if the defenders in the border towns of the Ming Dynasty fought hard to resist, then their journey south would definitely be very difficult, and they would even have to pay a lot of effort.
Small price.
But if there is chaos within the Ming Dynasty, this will be a good opportunity for them to go south.
Therefore, although Dayan Khan said that he had arrived at Xidu City for less than half a month, while waiting for soldiers and horses from various tribes arriving from all directions, he was always paying attention to the changes within the Ming Dynasty, especially the man in Anhua City.
King Anhua.
Sure enough, not long ago, the news came that King Anhua had launched a rebellion. Even though Dayan Khan had been mentally prepared for it, when he really heard the news, he still couldn't help but laugh loudly and bluntly said that God would help him, the Tatar tribe.
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Darulhua looked at Dayan Khan and said: "King Khan, we have been here in the capital for less than half a month, and have gathered nearly a hundred thousand troops. If we don't go south, we are afraid that there will be problems with the supply of food and grass.
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When each tribe comes, they bring their own food and grass. The food and drink for one hundred thousand people is an astonishing figure, and a large amount of food and grass is consumed every day.
After all, not only are there 100,000 elites, but there are also less than 100,000 war horses. The pastures near such a large number of war horses cannot support them.
Especially now that the ice and snow on the grassland has just melted, and there is no grass growing on the grassland yet, so so many war horses are supported by the fodder accumulated last year.
The Aru tribe stationed in Xidu City is a tribe of ten thousand people. Although it occupies a geomantic treasure like Xidu City and can conduct private transactions with the Ming Dynasty, it does not mean that the Alu tribe can support 100,000 soldiers and horses.
ah.
In just half a month, most of the fodder that the Aru tribe had saved last year had been consumed. In a few days, the Aru tribe would be unable to produce any fodder.
Therefore, Darulhua is eager to go south to retaliate against the Ming Dynasty, but Botelte, the leader of the Aru tribe, is in a much more anxious mood than Darulhua. It is true that the Aru tribe is about to be depleted.
Therefore, after listening to Darulhua's words, Botelte couldn't help but look at Darulhua gratefully. At the same time, he stood up almost immediately and supported: "King Khan, what Darulhua said is very true."
, we can’t stay here forever, as long as we step over the border wall, we can enter the Ming Dynasty. The endless wealth of the Ming Dynasty is waiting for us to plunder and plunder..."
When listening to Botelte's words, many tribal leaders present couldn't help but their eyes lit up, full of anticipation.
In particular, because some tribes were located deep in the grasslands, they had little opportunity to invade the Central Plains, and even less chance to plunder.
Only when Dayan Khan summoned tribes from all directions to go south, would he have the opportunity to enter the Central Plains and plunder.
The Central Plains is really too wealthy. Even if they rob a county, the wealth they get will make them laugh out of their dreams.
It's just that such opportunities are too rare, so whenever Dayan Khan approaches, these tribes will respond positively and send the most powerful warriors among the tribes.
Therefore, these tribes are also the most eager to enter the Central Plains, so at least most of the tribal leaders present looked at Dayan Khan with expectant eyes.
Dayan Khan's eyes swept over the people, and after seeing their expressions and reactions, he understood clearly in his heart, and immediately smiled slightly and said: "Everyone, before going south, I would like to introduce a distinguished guest to you."
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but show some doubts. It seemed that they didn't quite understand who Dayan Khan wanted to introduce to them, so that Dayan Khan could call him a distinguished guest. It was expected that the identity of the other person should be unusual.
However, Darulhua and Botelte seemed quite calm. As expected, the two of them were obviously ineffective. Who did Dayan Khan want to recommend?
Before everyone could speak, Dayan Khan immediately said in a deep voice: "Please come, Mr. Zheng, the special envoy of King Anhua."
Many people looked at the door of the hall in surprise after hearing this, and secretly guessed in their hearts what was going on with the special envoy of King Anhua. Isn't King Anhua a prince of the Ming Dynasty? How could he send someone to see them.
Zheng Ping and Zheng Wen'an, who were wearing green shirts and elegant aura, walked over slowly and stepped into the hall. Zheng Ping bowed to Dayan Khan and said: "Zheng Ping, special envoy of King Anhua, pays homage to Dayan Khan."
, long live Dayan Khan."
Dayan Khan laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "There is no need to be polite, special envoy, just stand up and talk."
Just looking at Dayan Khan's reaction, you can tell how satisfied Dayan Khan is with Zheng Ping.
Zheng Ping thanked Dayan Khan and then saluted Dayan Khan.
The tribal leaders around him looked at Zheng Ping curiously. Under the gaze of these people, Zheng Ping would be lying if he said he was not panicking at all. However, Zheng Ping calmed down and behaved quite calmly.
steady.
Darulhua first glanced at Dayan Khan, and then said to Zheng Ping: "Mr. Zheng is the special envoy of King Anhua. I wonder why he came to see my King Khan this time?"
Zheng Ping looked upright, bowed his hands to everyone present, and said with a serious look: "Everyone, Zheng came here specifically to invite Dayan Khan to lead his army southward on the order of the prince..."
After hearing this, everyone looked at each other and looked at Zheng Ping in surprise. They seemed not to understand why Zheng Ping invited them to go south since he was the special envoy of a prince of the Ming Dynasty. Didn't the other party know about the conflict between the Tatars and the Ming Dynasty?
Hatred?
Botelte, Darulhua and the others were well aware of Zheng Ping's purpose.
Darulhua smiled slightly and said: "I heard that King Anhua raised troops not long ago and has occupied the Qingyang Mansion. Is this news true?"
Zheng Ping immediately nodded and said: "That's exactly what happened. My prince raised the flag of righteousness high and raised troops just to restore peace to the Ming Dynasty."
Everyone was stunned for a moment. After all, in this era, unless one deliberately collects information, it may take several months or even longer for a news to spread, not to mention that the people present are from various tribes.
Even if the leader wants to know the internal intelligence of the Ming Dynasty, he can often only get it from the mouths of some merchants walking on the grassland.
So many people don't know that King Anhua rebelled.
Dayan Khan had met Zheng Ping before, and Dayan Khan also knew the purpose of Zheng Ping's visit this time. The reason why Zheng Ping appeared in front of everyone was naturally Dayan Khan's consideration.
Then Dayan Khan suddenly said: "Your prince has raised an army, what does it have to do with us!"
Zheng Ping stroked his beard, smiled slightly and said: "Zheng came to visit the King of Khan this time and brought the sincerity of my prince. I hope that the King of Khan can help my prince. If my prince can be honored as a great treasure in the future, he will definitely not forget it.
King Khan’s kindness in helping me.”
Dayan Khan said calmly: "It's not impossible to ask for help from the warriors on my grassland, but I wonder what price your prince can pay?"
A flash of light flashed in Zheng Ping's eyes and he said: "My prince said that if Dayan Khan can help my prince occupy Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu and other places to become independent, my prince is willing to pay the Tatar tribe half a million shi of grain every year.
, a one-time payment of three million taels of silver, and if the Tatar tribe invades the pass, my prince is willing to let go of the three-sided pass..."
He gave a lot of benefits, but he didn't directly say that he would kneel down and lick the Tatar tribe and become an emperor for the Tatar tribe.
Listening to Zheng Ping's words, many Tatar tribal leaders' eyes lit up.
It's just that Dayan Khan seemed quite calm, but if you look closely, you can find that excitement flashed deep in Dayan Khan's eyes.
Dayan Khan had already reached an agreement with Zheng Ping, and this time it was just a formality. After all, Dayan Khan could not represent all tribes with his words.
At this moment, Zheng Ping's words moved the hearts of all the tribal leaders present. With the support of these people, Dayan Khan could easily mobilize the power of the Tatar tribe to his advantage.
A tribal leader shouted excitedly: "King Khan, promise him, we agree."
"Yes, this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"Hahaha, if we support King Anhua's rebellion and split the Ming Dynasty, we, the Tatars, may not be able to enter the Central Plains again and regain the glory of the Yuan Dynasty..."
All of a sudden, all the tribal leaders shouted excitedly.
Dayan Khan nodded slightly, looked at Zheng Ping carefully and said: "Zheng Ping is special. King Anhua asked me, and I agreed."
Zheng Ping saluted Dayan Khan and said: "Zheng Ping paid my respects to King Khan on behalf of my prince, and asked King Khan to send troops as soon as possible. The imperial court has sent Li Huan as the general to oversee military affairs. Now the elite troops led by Li Huan are about to enter Qingyang Mansion.
My prince is in danger..."
"What? Li Huan, but that Li Huan who led people to massacre our two major tribes, the Heihe tribe and the Huli tribe of Tartar?"
A Tatar man exclaimed, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Many eyes fell on Zheng Ping, and Zheng Ping felt chills all over. Those eyes were full of murderous intent. If he didn't know that these people's murderous intent was against Li Huan, Zheng Ping might have
Scared to death.
Taking a deep breath, Zheng Ping nodded slowly and said, "Yes, this is the person."
Darulhua took a step forward and said to Dayan Khan with murderous intent in his eyes: "Please allow the Great Khan to allow me to lead my troops to go south to the Central Plains first to find Li Huan, who belongs to the Heihe tribe and the Huli tribe.
People seek revenge.”
Botelte also asked for orders: "Great Khan, our Alu tribe is also willing to be a vanguard and go south to take the head of Li Huan's son for the Great Khan."
Darulhua glanced at Botelte and laughed loudly: "Botelte, do you want to fight with my Suder tribe? It's not that I look down on your Alu tribe, compared to my Surder tribe.
, Arube is one step behind after all.”
Botelte couldn't help but said after hearing this: "Darulhua, having more people doesn't mean we are stronger. Our Aru tribe is no less powerful than your Sudel tribe."
While speaking, Botelte withdrew his eyes from Darul Flower, looked at Dayan Khan, bowed and said: "Please also ask the Great Khan to give an order to allow my Alu tribe to be the vanguard. I am willing to take the plum for the Great Khan."
Huan put human heads on his head to offer sacrifices to the Huli tribe, and tens of thousands of people from the Heihe tribe died tragically."
Seeing that the two major tribes of Aru and Suder were fighting for the position of vanguard, the other tribal leaders looked at me and I looked at you. Some of them had expressions of excitement on their faces, but in the end they looked at Daru.
Erhua and Botelte glanced at each other but said nothing.
Dayan Khan, who was sitting there, glanced at the two of them, and said solemnly: "Li Huan was able to lead the troops to massacre the Huli tribe and the Heihe tribe. He is not an incompetent person. You two must definitely do it."
Will you be the vanguard to fight against Li Huan?"
Darulhua laughed loudly and said: "King Khan thinks too highly of Li Huan. I have ordered people to find out clearly. Li Huan is just a lucky minister. He is only a year old. Such a young boy can destroy him."
The Huli tribe and the Heihe tribe rely entirely on the help of Yang Yiqing, the governor of the three sides. It is surprising that he can lead thousands of soldiers and horses on his own."
Darulhua said solemnly with a bit of disdain: "I, Darulhua, would like to establish a military order, be the vanguard, kill Li Huan, take Li Huan's head and offer it to the Great Khan."
Botelte, the leader of the Aru tribe on the side, couldn't help but became anxious when he saw this. He also took a step forward and bowed to Dayan Khan and said: "To the Great Khan, I, Botelte, are also willing to issue a military order and I am willing to serve.
Pioneer, take Li Huan's head and offer it to the Great Khan."
The two of them were at loggerheads, and many of the tribal leaders around them looked thoughtful at this moment, secretly guessing why Botelte and Darulhua were so quarreling with each other.
Is there any benefit to this vanguard? Or maybe the two of them are just rushing to be the vanguard. After all, it sounds like the general Li Huan sent by the Ming Dynasty is just a young boy who should be very easy to deal with. This is what he sent here
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