At night, the cold wind blows across the Monan Grassland, and the bright moonlight illuminates the entire plain. Tonight is a rare good weather, with a full moon.
Zhu Youxiao made another business without losing money. After slaughtering the cattle and sheep sent by the Mongols, he invited the leaders of various ministries and their soldiers to eat together.
The smell of fresh meat was everywhere in the Ming army's camp. The soldiers of the Ming army ate it very happily, and the Mongols also enjoyed it for a rare time. Although these were originally their cattle and sheep, they were all put into the pot now.
But you are not polite at all.
The Ming army, on the other hand, ate in two batches. After all, this was still someone else's territory. Even if they won two battles, they could not relax at all.
In the central tent, the leaders of the Aohan tribe knelt down and shouted in Mongolian etiquette:
"Congratulations to His Majesty the Great Emperor for his two victories in two battles. I wish the Great Emperor a long life and a prosperous future!"
Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting at the top, raised his hand slightly and said:
"Sit flat on your back!"
"Thank you, His Majesty the Great Emperor!"
After they all sat down, Zhu Youxiao said:
"I have always known that most Mongolian warriors are heroic people. You don't have to be too restrained. You can eat and drink how you want!"
The leaders of each department immediately responded:
"Thank you, Great Emperor!"
Zhu Youxiao raised his glass and smiled:
"The Ming Dynasty and Mongolia have not been so harmonious for many years. I am deeply gratified today. Come and drink a toast to our friendship!"
Yes, the Ming Dynasty has been at war with Mongolia for more than three hundred years since Taizu launched his army. During these three hundred years, the two sides have been fighting each other to the death.
Except for the brief period of peace maintained during the Yongle period, the rest of the time they were fought at war. Except for the Yongle Emperor, there was no other emperor in the Ming Dynasty who had ever lived with the Mongols.
After a glass of wine, Zhu Youxiao took the first bite of meat, and the leaders of various ministries and Ming army generals also took a symbolic bite.
"The Ming Dynasty has always treated its loyal friends with courtesy. During the Wanli period, Japanese pirates invaded North Korea. My emperor resolutely sent out two expeditions with 100,000 troops to relieve the danger of North Korea."
"Unexpectedly, in my day, such a thing has happened again. Naturally, I will not lose the reputation of the emperor."
Ahilai and Jirigela, father and son, immediately stepped forward and said:
"On behalf of the Aohan tribe, I would like to express my gratitude to the great emperor for his kindness!"
Before sending out troops, Jirigela had already submitted a letter to Zhu Youxiao in his own name, expressing his willingness to surrender to the Ming Dynasty, and expressed his willingness to be a pioneer and go straight to Chahanhot.
At that time, Zhu Youxiao didn't take it seriously. Strictly speaking, he didn't believe it. He just asked Ah Hai to write a letter to him. Unexpectedly, Jirigela was directly listed on the list.
It would be hard for anyone to believe this, but after this period of observation, Zhu Youxiao also believed that Ahai Lai and his son were sincerely loyal.
After all, they did not tell other tribes or Lin Dan Khan about their northern expedition. From this point of view, their father and son can be believed.
"When I was in the capital, Ahai Lai told me many times about the dangerous situation faced by the Aohan tribe. Although Jirigela attached himself to the Ming Dynasty in his own name, from my point of view, the warriors of the Aohan tribe are all
Loyal to the Ming Dynasty from the bottom of my heart!"
"Dark clouds, am I right?"
Wu Yun quickly stepped forward and said:
"The Great Emperor Mingjian!"
Wu Yun was completely confused at this time. From what he heard, it seemed that Jirigela had already been in contact with the emperor and had already joined him, but he, the leader, was always kept in the dark. It was really too much.
It was not until the Ming army swept away the Kalaqin tribe that Jirigela told him the matter, and at that time he said he was in contact with the emperor.
"The reason why I invited you all here tonight is because I have a good thing to tell you. Can you guess it?"
The leaders of each department said in unison:
"I am puzzled!"
The corners of Zhu Youxiao's mouth raised slightly, he held the wine glass and said:
"Are you really confused?"
Jirigela thought Zhu Youxiao wanted them to show their loyalty, so he immediately stood up and stepped forward and said:
"Back to the Great Emperor, I am willing to serve the Ming Dynasty with all my hard work. I will serve the Ming Dynasty forever and ever. I am willing to serve as a pioneer for the Great Emperor and to establish meritorious deeds for the Ming Dynasty!"
"It seems that you can't guess this good deed of mine, Rui Zheng, explain it to them!"
Ma Xianglin responded and said:
"Your Majesty means that you should not stay in this bitter cold place. Anyone who is willing to join us should tell your troops to pack their bags as soon as possible and go back with us!"
"Great Emperor, I am willing!"
Just kidding, how could he not be willing to do such a good thing? He no longer wanted to worry about it on the grassland. The life in the pass was much better than here, and he was the first leader to surrender, so he thought his life would not be bad in the future.
Jizhigla had discussed it with his son in the afternoon. Ahelai had been with the emperor these past few months and told his father everything he knew.
After Jirigela got to know the young emperor more closely, he had the same idea as his son, that is, to surrender completely.
The leaders of other ministries did not expect that Jirigla would be so quick and completely ignore them. Now you have expressed your stance and you have left a good impression.
But where do you put us? We don’t know anything at all.
Seeing that they were still silent, Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice:
"I just said that the Ming Dynasty and the Aohan tribe are friends. The Ming Dynasty welcomes friends. If someone does not want to be friends with the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty's cavalry and long swords will not show mercy!"
This is a naked threat. Now I give you the chance to live like a dog. If you don't cherish it, then don't blame me for turning against me.
"I'm also thinking about you. You don't have enough food to eat here, you don't have enough clothes to cover your body, and your lives are always threatened."
"But it won't happen if you follow me back to the customs. I will grant you a piece of land and register your tribesmen. From now on, you will be my subjects of the Ming Dynasty. Do you still need to hesitate about such a good thing?"
The leaders of each department did not dare to show their anger at this time, and all focused on the big leader Wu Yun, who was already breaking out in a cold sweat.
But now there is no choice. The emperor has made it very clear. If you are willing to surrender, you will have a way to survive. If you are unwilling to surrender, Haraqin and Wengniute will end up.
He did not think that he was stronger than these two tribes, so after a brief thought, he immediately knelt down and shouted:
"On behalf of the Aohan tribe, I am willing to follow the emperor to move back to the pass!"
Seeing that the big leader had expressed his choice, other leaders also came forward to express their opinions, saying that they were willing to move to Daming.
Zhu Youxiao stood up and walked towards them, lifted Wu Yun up and said:
"I know you are all smart people. What's there to do in this grassland? Come back to the pass with me!"
"Swear to the death to obey the orders of the Great Emperor!"