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Darhan said: "Yes, there is no need to fight the Han people again. The most important thing now is how to accommodate those Horqin tribes who surrendered. The hostages should be detained, and the grasslands should be changed. Taiji of Khalkha We have to lead the army to stay behind to consolidate our rule in the Horqin Grassland. We have expanded too fast in the past few years, and even on the side of Hulunbuir, some tribes still have two hearts."

The rest of the Khalkha Mongolian leaders also began to persuade them.

They have made a lot of money by sending troops this time, and the spoils they have grabbed are enough to live comfortably for several years, so there is really no need to continue to fight south.What if there is a big defeat and you can't keep the spoils?

Chahun Dorji had a resolute expression on his face, but he was calculating carefully in his heart.

His succession time is too short, and he urgently needs a big victory to establish his supreme authority.Although he won the fight against Horqin this time, and gained countless gains, the one with the greatest military exploits was none other than Deputy Khan Darhan.

Many tribal leaders now highly respect Darhan, which made Chahun Dorji vigilant.

In addition, Darhan captured the noble daughter of Horqin and picked out the two most beautiful women privately, which made Chahun Dorji very dissatisfied.

He is not for the two women, but thinks that he has been neglected and that his authority has been greatly challenged!If Darhan sent all the noble ladies to him for distribution, even if Darhan still wanted to pick a few more beauties, he would reward them very generously.

You want women, I can give them, but you can't take them without my consent!

"The Han people are nothing to be afraid of. If you break the Han people's city, you can grab more wealth and people." Chahun Dorji was determined to go his own way.

"Khan, please think twice!"

"Sweat!"

First, the leader of the big tribe got off his horse and knelt on the ground to persuade him.Immediately afterwards, many small tribal leaders also knelt down one after another.

Even Lama Danzhu, who was with the army, shook the wheel and said: "Khan, the month is getting late, and the return to Mobei is a long way away. If you continue to fight south, if the war drags on for a long time, the army may face serious difficulties when returning to Mobei." snowstorm."

Chahun Dorji was still riding on his horse, and there were many people kneeling on the ground around him.

The tribal leaders all had the same idea. They were satisfied with the robbing and did not want to take the risk of fighting the Han again.

Chahun Dorji, who threatened to be the Great Khan of all Mongolia, could not hold back even the leader under his command at this moment.He was full of anger, and wanted to slash a few to death with a knife, but he didn't dare to do it.

"Forget it, hahahaha!"

Chahun Dorji laughed loudly, pointed to the south and said, "This year's battle was really fun. Those Han people in the south should be left alone for now, and they will be dealt with severely next year!"

"Great Khan!" The leaders of all ministries were overjoyed.

Immediately afterwards, using the pretext that the Horqin Grassland was not stable, Chahun Dorji announced that the main force must stay.He asked Darhan and Moergen to send a son each to return to Mobei with part of the army.While dispersing the strength of the two people, keep the two people by their side to prevent them from causing trouble if they run away.

Both the Bahrain Left Banner and the Right Banner were attacked by Horqin, causing countless casualties.Therefore, the two parts of Bahrain can get compensation, and some herders, cattle and sheep will be separated from the captives, and they will move to the flatter and more fertile Xilin Gol.

The people of the Zalut tribe were also raided, and they could share the herdsmen among the captives and obtain the rich land left by Badali.

Lama Shixi, who was forced to surrender halfway, could keep his tribe and property, but he had to hand over some herdsmen and slaves.At the same time, the whole family had to migrate to the grassland on the other side of Lianhuan Lake. Although the land was reduced, the grassland was more fertile and could grow wheat.Changing the grassland in this way is to allow Lama Shixi to occupy the land full of beads and rituals, and completely turn Horqin's various ministries into enemies.

After Lama Shixi moved away, the vacated grassland was handed over to Chahun Dorji's younger brother to rule.You can choose a group of captives to graze first, and then migrate some Khalkha herdsmen next year to enrich them.

For the rest of the pastures, Chahundorji himself occupies the territory of the Bahrain Department and the Alu Horqin Department.Mergen, brother of Dalhan, was granted the pastures of the Hungol tribe.The leaders of the other ministries, each with a son, were placed in Tongliao and the vast grasslands around it.

Darhan was dumbfounded when he heard a series of profit distribution.He did get rewards and expanded his territory, but his strength was completely divided.His son and brother, also because of the huge profits, are likely to only take orders from Chahun Dorji in the future.

"Long live the sweat, long live the sweat!"

Countless people cheered and shouted that Chahun Dorji, who had only been on the throne for one year, had completely convinced them.

What a generous and benevolent Khan, it must be right to fight with him!

Even Lama Shixi, who came over from the Horqin tribe, felt that his power had grown.Although his land has become smaller and his followers have decreased, the land after the replacement is rich in water and grass and fertile, and can be redeveloped.

Chahun Dorji, who had gained supreme prestige, continued to say to his followers: "That Badali led his troops to go south to join the Han people, and the Han soldiers may kill them at any time. You divide a small army, bring people and livestock, and go to receive them." Your own new pasture. But the main force can't go too far. Once you encounter traces of Han soldiers, you should immediately move towards me! In addition, I will send [-] cavalry to the south to serve as sentries. Your army must obey orders and gather at any time! "

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Chifeng is currently under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province.

At the beginning, the Datong Army only recovered Ningcheng, which was the former Zhongjing of the Liao Kingdom and the residence of King Ning in the early Ming Dynasty.

They gradually discovered that although Ning Cheng was good for defense, it was inconvenient to fight out, so they expanded northwards to Chifeng.

The area of ​​Chifeng has many hills and mountains, as well as river valleys and plains.

Mountain grasslands can be grazed, and valley plains can be cultivated.Therefore, the original Mongols were not driven away, but a few Karakin Mongol leaders were killed, and then the herdsmen were assigned pastures to live in.The local Han slaves were rescued and settled in the land, and some emigrated one after another. There are already more than 3000 Han people in the river valley and plain.

Usually, due to logistical supply problems, only one thousand Datong troops are stationed in Chifeng.

At this moment, tens of thousands of troops have gathered!

Zhang Tieniu personally led troops northward, under his command there were 4 infantry divisions, 2 cavalry divisions, and more than 8000 Mongolian cavalry from Horqin and Wengniute.Not counting the people who transported grain, the total force is 8!Counting the civilian husbands, there are more than [-] troops.

When Khalkha and Horqin were fighting, the Datong Army had been transporting troops and grain northward.

"The spies brought back news that Khalkha has stopped going south, but its army will not leave," Zhang Tieniu said, pointing to the map, "The main force of Khalkha is stationed in the left and right banners of Bahrain, and they can flee west along the mountains and valleys at any time. .”

Badali, who ran south with his family, said: "Chahundorji is too ambitious. Under normal circumstances, he should grab it and go back to Mobei. Now he actually stays, nothing more than wanting to completely occupy Horqin Grassland. For the sake of safety , He also left a way out for himself, if he can’t win the battle, he can drop his luggage and escape.”

Li Dingguo looked at the map and said: "There are several places in the southern mountains of Daxing'an Mountains that can be passed. We send troops from Chifeng, which is likely to scare the enemy away. If we want to retain the main force of the enemy, we must have the cooperation of friendly troops from the West Road. Fei Ruhe) led the army to appease the various ministries of Chahar, headed northward from Zhangjiakou and Jining (Ulanchabu), and marched along the Yanshan Mountain to block the back road of Khalkha."

Zhang Tieniu said: "The news has already been sent. Lao Fei returned to Beijing to report on his work some time ago. I don't know if he has returned to the station. Even if he comes back, I don't know if he can send troops on time."

In ancient times, there were no telephones and telegraphs, and the north lacked rivers for fast communication. If the two armies wanted to cooperate thousands of miles away, it would all depend on the tacit understanding and luck of the coaches.

However, the direction of Liaoning has been determined to be waiting for an opportunity.

After Li Zheng became the chief of the Heilongjiang capital, his military command has been revoked.Due to Khalkha's changes and the Cossacks going south again, he regained temporary command this summer.The troops in Liaoning and Heilongjiang were handed over to Li Zheng for unified command.

Hu Dinggui is resettling the refugees for land reclamation, and he also has to keep an eye on the remnants of the Manchurian Tartars, so his division temporarily stands still.

Li Zheng and Xiao Zongxian, leading two infantry divisions and one cavalry division, gradually assembled towards Siping.They found that all the ministries of Horqin had fled, so they walked west along the Liao Great Wall.Most of the required logistics supplies were also transported along the Liao Great Wall, and finally headed north towards Kulun collectively.

"There are Mongolian Sentinels ahead!"

"Try to kill!"

Wang Tingchen, who ran hundreds of miles to attack the Tartars for meritorious service and was punished for violating military discipline, is now leading the vanguard of the Northeast to explore the way.To tell the truth, he was punished at that time, and compensations were gradually given, and Pang Chunlai was also a matchmaker for his son, and married the ministers of the court and the central government. Wang Tingchen was already psychologically balanced at this time.

There were only a few hundred sentry cavalry sent out by Khalkha Mongolia in the Kulun area. Facing Datong cavalry ten times their own, they whipped their whips and fled without saying a word.

The leader of Khalkha, who was about to take over the Kulun Grassland, evacuated quickly when he heard the news.

"Khan, bring your gains back to Mobei!"

On Chahun Dorji's side, the leaders of various ministries started to make trouble again.

Their foothold in the Horqin Grassland is not stable, and they are not familiar with the place, and they have so many spoils, so they really don't want to take the risk of fighting again.There are movements of the Han army in the south, and traces of the Han army in the east. It is reasonable to flee from the west as soon as possible.

Chahun Dorji said: "Withdrawing the army back to Mobei now, I have indeed made a fortune, and I can take away countless spoils of war. But if they leave this time, the Han people will take the opportunity to occupy the grassland and surrender to us. The settlements in Monan and Modong will also betray us and fall to the Han people. Mobei is too cold and barren, this is a good place. We must fight the Han people, we don’t need a big victory, just beat the Han people back. Then firmly Occupy this place and move the tribes here one after another. In less than 20 years, we will be able to reproduce many tribesmen and have more people, livestock and food!"

"Chong!"

Chahun Dorji drew out his waist knife: "If it is not a last resort, this battle must be fought. If we win, Khalkha will grow stronger and unite all the tribes of Mongolia. If we lose, it will be difficult to go south. You can only stay in Mobei. Listen to me, gather a large army, and fight the Han people to the death!"

Chapter 789 [You run away from you, I will go mine]

Khalkha Mongolia is a typical person who is addicted to vegetables.

Historically, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were about to unify China. Khalkha not only plundered Hulunbuir and Xilin Gol, but even dared to cross the southern Daxing'an Mountains and go to the territory of the Bahrain Ministry to rob people and livestock.It's like messing around under Manqing's nose!

Dorgon was busy attacking Nanming at that time, and had no time to use troops on the grassland, so he could only reprimand and order Khalkha to return the looted humans and animals quickly.Khalkha obeyed on the surface, donating ten camels and one hundred war horses, but did not mention the looted people and animals.Man Qing had no choice but to pinch his nose and admit it.

After that, Shunzhi pro-government, canonized the ministries of Khalkha.

Khalkha is willing to accept the canonization, and is willing to surrender to the Manchu Qing, and then continue to loot if it should be plundered, and does not take the Manchu Qing, the suzerain state, into its eyes at all.It was not until the 27th year of Kangxi that Galdan's forces rose and beat Khalkha to the brim, and Khalkha Mongolia really surrendered to the Qing Dynasty (it was robbed too hard by Galdan, and there was not enough food, so they came to Ask the Manchus to give food and save their lives).

"Report!"

"The main force of Khalkha went north, and did not escape from the west!"

Zhang Tieniu looked carefully at the map, twisted his neck and said, "This is to lure us out, lengthen our army's supply line, and then look for an opportunity to fight a decisive battle."

Li Dingguo smiled and said: "He will go his way, and I will go mine. No matter how the Khalkha army pulls north, we will go north slowly, blocking all the passages in the remaining veins of the Daxing'an Mountains. At that time, they will not want to go back to Mobei There is a way to go. Just close the door and beat the dog!"

Zhang Tieniu said: "There are several passages. If they are all blocked, the troops will be divided. It is easy for the enemy to break through them one by one."

Li Dingguo said: "So don't worry, go northward slowly, step by step. While marching, wait for the friendly troops from Liaoning to come and meet. After a long time, the friendly troops from Shanxi and Shanxi will also come."

"This march is too slow, what if the enemy runs away?" Zhang Tieniu asked.

Li Dingguo said: "If you want to run away, you will have to wait until now? The leader of Khalkha also wants to fight with us."

Zhang Tieniu was very puzzled: "The commander of the enemy army, who has grabbed so many things, why did he stay and refuse to leave? He really thought he could defeat our Datong army? Khalkha's strength is not superior, nor is its ordnance and equipment superior, and it is still in Horqin The grassland is not stable, the time and place are right and people don’t occupy anything, so why should he fight a decisive battle with us? Just because he has more cavalry?”

Li Dingguo couldn't explain, he could only say: "I don't know either."

……

Chahun Dorji was just trying to show off his abilities, relying on the Pingci Datong Army to enhance his prestige.

It took time for the Mongolian tribes to gather troops, and it took even more time for the Han people to go out to fight, especially when they had to transport grain and grass from the south of Yanshan Mountain.

If you want to come to Dorji in Chahun, by the time the Han people mobilize troops and transport enough food, it will already be snowing every month.He can completely retreat while fighting, lengthen the supply line of the Han people, wait until the weather is cold, and find an opportunity to eliminate the tired and cold Han soldiers.Even if the Han soldiers retreated early, he could still say that he had won the battle, thus gaining a firm foothold in the Horqin Grassland.

"Why hasn't the army from Bahrain arrived yet?"

On the way to take the initiative to retreat north, Chahun Dorji was very upset.It was agreed to act together, but the Bahrain department missed the appointment.

The left and right banners of the Bahrain Department have been moved to the edge of the Xilin Gol grassland. 100 years ago, this was their territory, and it was forced to move eastward by Chahar, and now it is moved back by Chahui Dorji.

The reason why the Bahrain department missed the appointment was very simple. They encountered the remnants of the Horqin tribe who crossed the Xing'an Mountains and detoured south.

Hong Guoer died of illness on the way, and many soldiers also died in Daxinganling.There are also a large number of tribal cavalry who did not go with them, but chose to take refuge in Khalkha Mongolia.Today, there are only more than 6000 cavalry led by Manzhu Xili, all the way south to the edge of the Xilin Gol grassland.

"Horqin cavalry appear in the north!"

"Brother, what should we do?"

"What else can I do? Escape!"

The two people who spoke were Se Buteng, the leader of the Balin Right Banner, and Manzhu Xili, the leader of the Balin Left Banner.

Yes, the leader of Horqin Remnant Tribe is called Manzhu Xili, and the leader of Bahrain Left Banner is also called Manzhu Xili.

While the two brothers were talking, a Mongolian prince holding a folding fan suddenly said, "You must escape, so where should you escape? I think we should seek refuge with the Han people."

His name is Wen Chun, and he is the nephew of Sebuteng and Manzhu Xili.

Wen Chun has been familiar with Confucian classics since he was a child. According to the order of succession, he should have been in charge of the Bahrain Left Banner.But he voluntarily refused, thinking that since he was young, the power should be handed over to his uncle.

Se Buteng said, "The Han people are unreliable."

Wen Chun waved his folding fan and said, "May I ask my two uncles, are the Mongols and Jurchens reliable? At least the Han people still abide by etiquette and dare not break their promises too much. Let's take Badali as an example. After he took refuge in the Han people, how many soldiers did he get?" Jiahe food? Our grassland is next to the Han people, so we should rely on the Han people. In exchange for the trust of the Han emperor, I can take my wife and children to Nanjing as hostages."

Manzhu Xili complained: "I think you want to go to Nanjing and enjoy the colorful world of the Han people. You read the books of the Han people, and your brain is stupid!"

Wen Chun smiled and said nothing, and didn't explain anything.

After thinking about it, Se Buteng said, "Forget it, let's go immediately and take refuge with the Han people!"

The location of the Bahrain Department is very embarrassing, located in the most accessible area in the southern mountains of the Greater Khingan Mountains.Whether Horqin fights out, Chahar or Khalkha fights in, or the Ming army from Jizhen fights up, the most convenient and quick way is to fight through the territory of the Bahrain Ministry.

Therefore, in recent decades, the Ministry of Bahrain has been repeatedly ravaged by various forces.

First, he had a fight with Li Chengliang, and the patriarch of the Bahrain tribe died.

Then he chose to take refuge with Nurhachi, but was beaten up by Nurhachi's troops because he secretly winked at Daming.

Then, Chahar also came to bully, so that the Bahrain department could only rely on Horqin.

Being oppressed too hard by Horqin, he went to join the Empress Jintazi again.This time it finally turned around. Huang Taiji was very happy because of his hard work in the battle, and married his goddaughter to the patriarch of the Bahrain tribe.In fact, it is to support the Bahrain Ministry to check and balance the Horqin tribes. The territory of the Bahrain Ministry has expanded rapidly, far exceeding the Bahrain Left Banner and Bahrain Right Banner hundreds of years later.

Not long after the good times, the Qing Dynasty was over again, and the Bahrain Department declined again, and was attacked by Chahar, Horqin, and Khalkha in turn. Now more than half of the territory has been lost.

When Zhang Tieniu and Li Dingguo led their troops to the north and blocked the most convenient passage in the southern Daxing'an Mountains, the Bahrain Ministry finally came to seek refuge.

And the appearance is quite miserable. Most of the old and weak women and children in the clan were killed by Horqin's surprise attack.Now there are only more than 2000 junk cavalry left, with a serious shortage of armor and weapons, and their combat effectiveness is estimated to be similar to that of horse bandits.The small number of people and livestock were the spoils given to them by Chahun Dorji.

"Sinful General Se Buteng (Manzhu Xili, Wenchun), pay homage to the Great General of the Celestial Dynasty!"

The three uncles and nephews got off their horses and knelt down. Their father and grandfather, jumping back and forth between various forces, had already passed down the gene of being overwhelmed by the wind.

Whoever is strong can take refuge in whoever is strong, anyway, it is not the first time to take refuge in Han people.

Back then when Li Chengliang killed Subahai, the head of the Bahrain tribe, Subahai's son shouted to avenge his father, while quietly trying to join the Ming Frontier Army—you killed my father, you are so fucking awesome.Grandpa, let me be your grandson!

A group of beggars came to vote, and Zhang Tieniu was very satisfied, thinking that these guys could be used.

Zhang Tieniu helped Se Buteng up with his own hands: "The three are all loyal men, as long as they are sincere, my court of Datong will definitely not treat them lightly!"

"Willing to die for His Majesty the Emperor!"

The three uncles and nephews quickly expressed their views.

"Da da da da da!"

A fast horse galloped up, and the spies sat on the horse and shouted: "Commander, thousands of Horqin cavalry have come from the west, and they say they are here to seek refuge in our Datong Heavenly Dynasty."