The Mobei Grassland is a large area, and the camps of each tribe are also very scattered. After the soldiers who deliver the order find a camp, they often just read it briefly and rush to the next camp. Larger tribes need to be carefully organized, and some small tribes
The herdsmen just took a few horses and a few sheep and they were ready to go.
The gathering place agreed upon by Du Shiji is a valley closest to the Yanmen border, which the locals call Qikou. Herdsmen from some tribes closest to Qikou have already arrived there one after another, and Qikou, which used to be desolate and deserted, is gradually becoming lively.
When we got up, many tents were set up around us. Teams joined us from time to time every day, and in more distant places, there were still many teams arriving continuously.
As the Khan of the East Turks, Du Shiji could not wait for people from all walks of life in Qikou, so he appointed his younger brother Du Bi as the plenipotentiary representative. Originally, it was more appropriate to give this task to Qi Lifa, but Qi Li found that he had already
He became a loner, and the several small tribes he annexed on the road only amounted to more than 500 horses. There were many tribes stronger than him on the Mobei grassland. The grassland is a place where strength speaks for itself.
Due to the situation, few people would listen to him, and his status was even lower than that of the generals under Duo Shiji. So, the matter fell on Duo Bi.
Integrating people from all walks of life on behalf of the Khan is also a good opportunity for Dubi to expand his influence in various Turkic tribes and show off his talents. The composition of the Turkic troops is somewhat similar to the way Liu Ziqiu organized his army in Weiding City.
Each thousand people form one team. Larger tribes can form their own team of one thousand people. For example, Duobi's tribe has eight thousand elite soldiers, so they can form eight teams of one thousand people and set up a large camp. And those with smaller scales can form one team.
The tribe needs several groups to unite to form a team of thousands, and it takes several teams of thousands to build a large camp. Who is the leader of the team of thousands, and who is the big leader of the camp must be designated by Du Bi, so
Du Mi's power is also quite large.
In addition to appointing leaders, Du Mi also has the power to demarcate camping sites. The reason why Qikou was chosen as the gathering place was that, walking a few dozen miles south from here, it would be within the territory of the Sui Dynasty. Secondly, it would be close to water sources and grasslands.
It can meet the needs of cattle, sheep and horses in the army. However, water resources and grassland are limited, and the convenience of different locations is naturally very different. The best place must be reserved for Du Shiji's Yazhang guards. Du Mi pours wine without slowing himself down.
, took the second best position without any hesitation. Whoever left a better position would have to think about it. Those small tribes must have no hope. In the end, there were three tribes eyeing this place.
The tribe led by Ashina Association, the tribe of Princess Yicheng, and the tribe of Ashdemulin.
Ashina Sheshu is the son of Du Shiji. After Du Shiji became Shibi Khan, his original tribe was handed over to the leadership of Heshu. Therefore, this tribe is actually Du Shiji's tribe. But Du Shiji
After Shiji became Khan, his responsibilities and energy would be focused on the entire Turkic nation, and he would no longer have time to manage his own tribe, so he had to transfer the power of the tribe. Of course, this tribe will still stand firmly on the throne.
Shi Ji's side.
Princess Yicheng originally did not have her own tribe, but Qimin Khan loved her very much and gave her some herdsmen from several large tribes to form a new tribe. With the support of the Sui Dynasty, Princess Yicheng could obtain enough
With the salt and iron cloth, her tribe's life was much easier than that of other tribes. Over the past few years, many small tribes had attached themselves to her, and gradually developed into a large tribe with five thousand fine knights.
Astmulin is Muduoli's father. His tribe is the most powerful tribe of the Ast tribe. It has 20,000 cavalry, which is enough to compete with the tribes led by the association. Moreover, the Ast tribe and the Ashina tribe are the most powerful.
The relationship between the two is relatively subtle. Both sides have hatred and are married to each other. If you offend Mullin, you may offend the entire Ast tribe. The most important thing is that Mullin is Qi Lifa's father-in-law, and his daughter is Qi Lifa.
The whereabouts of Fa's wife are still unknown. If Mullin takes advantage of the situation, he may start a civil strife in East Turkestan.
This three-choice multiple-choice question made Du Mi quite embarrassed. Among the three tribes, the tribe led by Ashina Association was the first to arrive at Qikou. Of course, the large group of people was still behind, and the ones who arrived here were
Their vanguard, but the person leading this vanguard is the leader himself.
The leader of the association walked into Duo Mi's big tent, raised his riding whip and said: "Uncle Third, the open space in the back mountain is reserved for me."
The back mountain is the best remaining camp. Before Du Mi decided who to leave this land to, he tested it: "The association rate, the back mountain is small, and you have more people, so I'm afraid it won't be able to camp.
I have left a piece of land for you in the north. These days, I have restricted all the ministries and are not allowed to graze there. If you push aside the white snow, you will see green grass below. How about I take you to see it?"
Youshesu shook his head: "I've looked over there, and it's not convenient to get water. Third uncle, I have fifteen thousand troops, you have to think carefully!"
His tribe had 20,000 elite cavalry, but they only brought out 15,000 men and horses. Obviously, they still had backup forces. Of course, after hearing what happened to Qi Lifa, who would dare to be careless? Du Mi himself was also there
Two thousand cavalry were left in the camp.
Hearing the threatening words spoken by the association, Duo Mi felt unhappy, but he did not want to offend Duo Shiji. While hesitating, he heard the report from his entourage: "Princess Yicheng's people are here."
Princess Yicheng was the daughter of the Sui Dynasty clan and Yang Guang's cousin. She married Qimin Khan because of her marriage. After Qimin Khan died, according to Hu customs, she married Qimin Khan's son Shibi.
Khan. As a female prostitute, it was of course impossible for her to go out in person, so she only sent one of her subordinates to lead a thousand troops to help out.
What Shibi Khan is holding high this time is to invade the Sui Dynasty to avenge Lifa. Princess Yicheng, as a member of the Sui Dynasty clan, should not support it. But Shibi Khan is much younger after all, and the bravery between his bed brothers
Far beyond the reach of the aging Qimin Khan, she was still extremely satisfied on her wedding night. In order to maintain the relationship with Shibi Khan, Princess Yicheng symbolically sent a force of a thousand people
Team.
Since there is only a thousand-man team, Du Mi can make arrangements easily. He led Princess Yicheng's men in and said cheerfully: "The back mountain is reserved for you."
The association rate was not happy, and he said with a sullen face: "Uncle Third, I set my sights on that place first!"
Du Mi laughed and said: "Association rate, it's not that my third uncle doesn't take care of you. Princess Yicheng is your concubine, how dare you argue with her?"
Although the area in the back mountain is not small, there are a lot of people brought by the association. It can barely accommodate it, but it is also very crowded. Even though it is just a thousand people like Princess Yicheng, Princess Yicheng's
A thousand people must set up independent camps. In this way, it is impossible for all the troops of the Association to be placed in the back mountains. And if your own troops are dispersed, it will not be conducive to combat or management. Of course, the Association
Don't want this to happen.
In fact, Princess Yicheng is also the concubine of Du Mi and the grandmother of the association rate. However, the Turks do not have any ethical concepts and the relationship between them is very complicated. With this relationship, it is difficult for the association rate to say anything, and she hates it.
I swung my horsewhip and walked out of Duo Mi's tent, but I secretly thought to myself, if this Princess Yicheng dares to compete with me for space, one day she will pin you down and fuck you!
Princess Yicheng was under the age of hair when she married Qimin Khan, and now she is only around 20, which is a little lower than the association rate. According to the custom of the Turks, once Khan Qimin passes away, the association rate can be inherited.
Father's property. In the eyes of Turks, women are also property and can be inherited. Therefore, the association rate is not entirely delusional.
After finally getting rid of the association rate, Duo Mi broke out in a sweat. But it was obviously a waste to leave all the back mountains to Princess Yicheng. Duo Mi was thinking about whether to arrange a few tribes with whom he was friendly.
, I just heard someone reported that Ashdemulin was here.
Like the association rate, Ashde Mulin also came to fight in person, and his seniority was much higher than the association rate. Mullin's daughter Mu Duoli married Qi Lifa. According to the Han people, he was Qi Lifa.
The in-laws of Qimin Khan, and the association rate is the grandson of Qimin Khan. But on the other hand, Mullin married the daughter of Qimin Khan, and became the son-in-law of Qimin Khan. He is both aggressive and
He is an uncle and his aggressive brother-in-law. The relationship here is chaotic and cannot be sorted out.
In any case, Du Mi didn't dare to put on airs in front of Mullin, and hurriedly went out to greet him, saying, "Why did the boss come in person?"
Mullin waved his hand and said: "If I don't come here in person, where will there be a place for my troops to set up camp? I brought 10,000 elite soldiers here, please make arrangements."
Du Mi secretly cursed, this old guy is indeed cunning, and only sent half of his troops. But he can show off his authority in front of other tribal leaders, but in front of Mullin, he can only smile: "Sir, look at what's going on behind the scenes.
How about that part of the mountain?”
Mullin nodded and said: "I've seen that place, it's not bad. It's just that someone seems to have camped there, please ask them to move away."
Du Mi hurriedly said: "Sir, those are Princess Yicheng's troops, and they won't interfere with your business. Your ten thousand elite soldiers can be stationed here."
Hearing the name of Princess Yicheng, Mullin smiled on his face and said, "Since the princess is here, I would like to pay her respects."
Behind Princess Yicheng was the Sui Dynasty, and it was related to the annual border trade quota, so Mullin didn't want to offend her.
Du Mi smiled and said: "Sir, Princess Yicheng is not here, only a thousand-man team under her is here."
Mullin became angry and said, "If the princess comes in person, I will certainly give her three points. Would any of my subordinates dare to compete with me?"