"Brother, there is news from Shen Qianhu. He has informed the checkpoints along the way and told us to prepare for the transaction."
Ximen Qing, who had been busy for a long time, entered Xia Xun's room. He grabbed his teacup without anyone noticing, took a big sip, wiped his mouth and said, "There are hundreds of big cars. Xie Xun also found it difficult. He asked us to find a place at the customs entry point where the incoming goods would be docked, then transported in batches, and then shipped out by land and water. In this case, we would have to go to Lulongkou in person to find it first The placement location will be determined, and then the specific transaction date will be agreed upon.”
"Okay!" Xia Xun jumped up from the bed: "Inform Lakshen to prepare for the departure. It is quite a distance from Haramang to Lulongkou, which is enough for them to walk for a few days."
Ximen Qing said: "Let's go and inform Lakshen first, and then leave the city immediately."
Xia Xun said: "Want to check out?"
Ximen Qing said: "No, let's bring some dried meat, steamed buns, drinking water and soju. We will return after the transaction. We will wait until the last cart of goods arrives here safely before returning with it."
"Okay." The two people said and hurried out.
"Woooo..."
The desolate horn sounded, followed by the heart-stirring sound of tomatoes and howling shouts. The sound of horse hooves shook the snowy field, like a dense drum sound, gradually getting heavier and louder, and the four roads were like light horses. A net was flying across the snowfield, driving the panicked animals to gather in the center.
The arrows were like shooting stars, and some people began to chase and shoot at the beasts that had hesitated because they were facing enemies on all sides, and the hunting net began to close.
There were some scattered yurts high up, and a few men wearing fat sheepskin robes stood there, watching the tribesmen hunting from a distance. They did not sit down again until the encirclement was completed and the final killing began.
The center of the crowd was Shirebari, who had put his weak father under house arrest. The chief of the Boritichina tribe was now actually a prisoner, detained in a felt tent and guarded by Shirebari's cronies. , he was never allowed to come out, and he only gave him food every day to ensure that he would not starve to death. The ambitious Shireba had already replaced his father's position, and announced to the outside world that Boritichina had died of illness. According to their custom, he received The father's status, power, property and all his wives and concubines.
The person sitting on his left is a very old man. If you don't look carefully, you will think that she is a Mongolian woman. Although she is old, her skin is much whiter than that of ordinary male elderly people, and there is no beard under her chin. , the wrinkles on her face are dense, like a kind old lady. His name is Xirigoulige, he is already seventy-two years old this year, and he was originally a eunuch in charge of the Beiyuan Palace.
Sitting on the left side of Shirebari is a young man. He is twenty-four or five years old. His figure and appearance are weaker than those of the Mongolian men next to him. In fact, his horsemanship, swordsmanship and archery skills are among the best in the entire tribe. They are all second to none. He is Shirebari's playmate and think tank who grew up with him since he was a child, and he is also An Da, his best friend for eight times.
His name is Dai Yubin, he is a Han Chinese. After being a hero of the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, although he is a Han, he has served as an official in the Yuan Dynasty for generations and is loyal to the Yuan Dynasty. He has always tried to counterattack Beiping, re-enter the Central Plains, and restore the Yuan Dynasty.
Shireba made up his mind to do a great event to boost the military morale of the people of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. He took advantage of the merit and defected to Nikuchi Sukqi Khan. He worked hard to restore the prestige of Genghis Khan's Tolei line in the entire Mongolian grassland, and integrated all the armies to fight back.
In the Central Plains, it was because of his planning and instigation that he dreamed of becoming a hero of the restoration of the Yuan Dynasty, like his ancestors, serving as officials from generation to generation and enjoying eternal glory.
The others were some elders and prestigious leaders in the tribe, generally relatively young, and most of them were loyal supporters of Shirebari.
Shiriba said: "My plan is this. I will take advantage of the opportunity for Ming people to trade with us and select some capable people to sneak into the lock. They know that we will stay for a few days after the transaction, in and around Dadu.
Buy some grain, cloth, salt, and iron pots to bring in. This is our good opportunity.
In the Dadu area, there are many Mongolians who are willing to be Ming people and obedient people, and some are even willing to be Ming people's hawks and dogs, joining their army, and in turn becoming our enemies. Those Ming people are used to it, so in appearance,
We don’t need to do too much cover-up, but there must be road guides.”
Dai Yubin said: "However, you don't have to worry about this. We have purchased dozens of blank road guides and can fill in the required information at any time."
Shirebari nodded and said: "Then, we need to sneak into Dadu. Lakshen has been living in Dadu as a merchant. He will meet us and arrange a place for us. The next thing, An Da,
Tell them."
Dai Yubin nodded and said: "My family has been officials of the Yuan Dynasty for generations. When Dadu was built in the past, the drainage pipes were designed by the Dudu Water Supervisor. The Dudu Water Supervisor at that time was Mr. Guo Shoujing, and my ancestors served as
Du Shui Supervisor, the drawings of the Imperial City’s drainage pipes built by the Du Shui Supervision were drawn and kept by my ancestor, the Du Shui Supervisor. This part of the drawings about the Imperial City’s drainage pipes is still in my family.
reserve."
He pulled out his sword and gestured on the ground: "After we sneak into Dadu, we have to enter Dadu Palace through the drainage pipe at night. There is one water inlet pipe and two drainage pipes in the palace. The three pipes do not interfere with each other. The two pipes do not interfere with each other.
Among the drainage pipes, one is a pipe that removes dirt. It is narrow, dirty and difficult to pass. The other is a pipe that mainly discharges rainwater. It is spacious and relatively clean. It is this pipe that we want to use.
.”
"Look everyone!"
He said seriously: "This drainage channel has a round wooden water window on the outermost side. When the water outside the city is higher than the drainage inside the city, the water force from the outside will seal the water window tightly from the outside to prevent backflow. Now
Of course there is no problem, we can sneak in easily.
The drainage pipes are high on the inside and low on the outside. They have accumulated over the years. Even though it is winter, there is not much drainage and it must be very slippery. Therefore, we have to prepare special shoes and some climbing tools. These are arranged by Lakshen in the metropolis.
We don’t need pipes. After drilling into the drainage pipes, there will be many forks, as dense as a spider web. If we don’t have the blueprints, we won’t be able to get out until we die. The problem is, we have the blueprints in our hands.”
Everyone listened eagerly, and a leader named Hu Legen asked: "Then what? We rush into the palace and kill Zhu Di?"
Xireba laughed and said: "Brother Hulegen, of course I know that you are as brave as a lion, but it is impossible for dozens of people to rush into the palace and kill King Yan. Next, Xi
Rigoulige, tell me."
"Yes, sir."
The old Northern Yuan eunuch coughed and said slowly: "There are secret passages built in the palace. They have always been there. This is the rule for building palaces since ancient times. When the old slave was in the palace, he was responsible for regular cleaning and maintenance of the secret passages.
people.
In the twenty-eighth year of Zhengzheng, the great general Xu Da of the Ming Dynasty led his troops to attack Dadu. Our Yuan army was still fighting for power and killing each other. How could they be their opponents? Seeing this, Emperor Huizong decided to retreat.
Go outside the customs and move the capital to Xanadu.
Before leaving, His Majesty the Emperor ordered that a large amount of gunpowder and tung oil be buried in the secret passage under the palace, hoping that when Xu Da came to attack the city and break into the palace, he would blow Xu Da and the entire palace into ruins. At that time, the old slave
He was the one who arranged this matter under the orders of Emperor Huizong.
However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and several useful ministers strongly opposed it. Emperor Huizong also felt that we may not have a chance to fight back. If we blow up the palace just now and have no face to face our ancestors, the matter will be dropped.
The entrance to the secret passage was re-sealed by the old slave. The place was very secretive. There were only a few people who knew where the secret passage was, and even fewer people knew that there were countless amounts of gunpowder and tung oil buried underneath.
, Now, the old slave is the only one left..."
When Xirigoulige said this, he couldn't help but sigh when he thought of those years.
Shiribari patted him on the shoulder and said: "Okay, okay, don't cry. When this great thing is accomplished, you will be my number one hero in the Great Yuan Dynasty. When the time comes, the Khan will definitely use you. Wait for us
If you go back to Dadu, you will be a figure like Pu Buhua, the first eunuch in the palace, majestic and majestic, inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people."
Xirigou Lige laughed and wiped his tears and said: "I don't dare to think about such a good thing. I just hope that when the time comes, I can help the emperor one more time and do an errand."
"
Shiribāri said to everyone: "This plan was thought up by my Anda after he learned the identity of Xirigoulige and this secret. When the time comes, we will use the drainage pipes to sneak into the palace, and then let Xiribāri
Goulige will lead us to open the secret passage, and then..."
He laughed ferociously, his smile full of murderous intent.
Several confidants looked at each other, and Mao Yihan, who was strong and sturdy, asked: "Sir, in Prince Yan's palace, there must be a post every three steps and a sentry every five steps. Let's go into the palace through the drainage pipe and turn over.
On the ground, let’s look for the entrance to the secret passage. There must be some distance in between. If you find the entrance to the secret passage, you will have to dig a lot. Can you avoid being discovered?”
Shiribari couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't worry, I have other plans. In order to gain a foothold in Dadu, Lakshen once sent his sister to Prince Yan's palace to be a maid. Now it comes in handy. Haha, use it.
In Han Chinese terms, what is this called? Well...it's called...it's called..."
Dai Yubin smiled slightly and said: "I have no intention of planting willow trees."
Xireba said: "Yes, I planted willow trees unintentionally. Haha..."
Mao Yihan asked again: "Sir, we can sneak into the Ming Dynasty even if we go over the mountains and ridges. Why do we have to use this method and sell them a large amount of fur and animal sinews that can be used as sophisticated military equipment?"
Xiribari said: "Originally, I also thought that it would be good to climb over the mountains. However, Xirigourige is old and cannot climb the mountains, and our plan cannot do without him. Besides, Xirigourige is old and cannot climb the mountains.
, or my An Da reminded me that when we are done, we must immediately break up the stronghold and go to the Great Khan. By then, all the burdens will be pots and jars, how can we move? Since it is something that needs to be discarded,
It is better to exchange for some easy-to-carry belongings, which will be useful in the future."
Everyone nodded after hearing this, and Dai Yubin stood up excitedly and encouraged: "Think about it, when we are done, half of the country will be destroyed in the raging flames. How many people will die? By then King Yan, Princess Yan
, Prince Yan, the entire Yan King lineage has been reduced to coke, how exciting it will be if the news spreads? This incident will definitely revive the morale of my Great Yuan!"
He waved his fists and said with a ferocious look on his red face: "At that time, we will regroup, fight back to the Central Plains, and take back the beautiful rivers and mountains!"
"Regroup, fight back to the Central Plains, and recapture the beautiful rivers and mountains!"
Amid roars of oaths, their tribesmen were already galloping towards them with bloody prey...