mtl008 Chapter 893 Crossing the Yin Mountains
Chapter 893 Crossing the Yin Mountains
Chapter 893 Crossing the Yin Mountains
After crossing the Yinshan Mountains from the Hetao Plain, you will enter the Urad Grassland, which has become part of the Inner Mongolia Plateau in later generations.
The geographical environment will change into more open grassland areas and desert steppe areas.
Farming is completely inappropriate here;
The only option is to avoid some arid and semi-arid areas as much as possible, herd cattle and sheep, and live in tents in areas with a humid climate and abundant water and grass.
The climate on the Mongolian Plateau is also very harsh.
There is a huge difference in temperature between the hottest time and the coldest time. The winter is cold and long every year, and the lowest temperature can even reach minus 40 degrees.
For the herdsmen who have lived here for a long time, it is normal life to find a suitable place to stay and prepare enough food, salt and other supplies before winter comes.
Such a natural environment creates stronger humans, so whenever the ethnic groups here are strong and unified, they will go south and invade the Central Plains region with distinct seasons and rich products.
Of course, there were times when the Han people in the Central Plains were cruel to them.
Ma Rong set out from Hetao in mid-March this year, hoping that the grassland would end the winter of the previous year in April, and he would have more time to deal with various things calmly.
Currently, there are three main tribes in Monan Mongolia that have submitted to the Ming Dynasty, namely, the Yongxiebu tribe, the Tumut tribe, and the Ordos tribe.
Zhu Houzhao had decided to look for Mongolia at the right time, chairing a meeting of Mongolian tribes and alliances to coordinate their disputes and ensure the smooth implementation of the court's policies.
There were four charcoal fires in the tent, and a lamb leg was roasted on each. The lamb leg meat sizzled after being roasted by the fire, and the aroma of meat was endlessly memorable.
Generally speaking, the Central Plains is still the Central Plains, but it is different from the grassland.
However, after entering the tent, he saluted respectfully and said, "I have seen the Ming Dynasty martial arts master!"
The strength of this general is shown here,
These three tribal leaders dare not be disrespectful.
The person who came before him was Bo Mayong, a martial arts master of the Ming Dynasty.
Ma Rong turned around calmly and said, "No need to be polite, please take your seats."
These fifteen tribes formed three alliances.
The three of them said in unison: "The general is as brave as ever!"
So the three people outside came in one after another. All three of them wore round hats made of animal fur, and they were all tall and stout. They were obviously not Han people.
Ma Rong took out a knife and skillfully cut off a piece of mutton leg in the Mongolian way.
Since arriving in Hetao, Ma Rong has led his cavalry across the grassland from east to west, fighting in more than ten battles, large and small, without any defeat. Otherwise, how could those dozen tribes come here?
This thing does not require Zhu Houzhao to learn from later generations. It is essentially the Han people's enfeoffment system.
They still rely on this trade exchange for many supplies.
Among the hundreds of tents on the vast grassland, one of them asked someone to lift the door curtain.
However, what needs to be noted is that the power of each tribe should be dispersed as much as possible, and they are not allowed to attack each other privately, occupy each other's water and grasslands, and increase their own strength.
The alliance and the ministry are two-level administrative systems, and the leader of the alliance is appointed by the court.
"Yiba, Weibai'er, Mengma, you three are still the same!"
Moreover, after they surrendered, the imperial court had lifted the earliest trade embargo in Datong, so there was trade between them and the Ming Dynasty.
In addition to them, the Ming Dynasty pursued the strategy of "multiple feudal tribes and numerous establishments". During this period, twelve tribes, large and small, were established in the surrounding areas, including the Dulbert Tribe, the Horqin Tribe, the Bahrain Tribe, and so on.
The emperor issued an order to reward each of them with a piece of water and grassland.
"Please!" Ma Rong was also very proud. While they were eating meat, he said: "General, I came here this time for two main purposes. One is that I haven't been to the grassland for two years. I've heard some things over the years, and some people don't seem to be very obedient."
The three of them stood up at the same time, "Uncle Martial Arts! The main leader is the leader of the Bahrain tribe. This man's name is Kurma. He is warlike, cruel and murderous by nature. He has many conflicts with several other tribes and does not change despite repeated advice."
"The general has heard about this, and the emperor has also heard about it. The imperial court has granted water and grassland to each tribe, and it will hardly interfere in your internal affairs. What they want is for each other not to disturb each other, and to live peacefully, without anyone causing trouble all the time. . But looking over the past few years, there are quite a few such people. The emperor’s intention is that from now on, the Ming Dynasty will hold regular meetings of tribes and alliances on the grassland, and the imperial court will come forward to specifically mediate this matter. What do you think? "
"It's great that His Majesty the Emperor is willing to go out of his way to help!"
"Okay. As long as you three tribes cooperate, there will be no chaos in the grassland."
"We all obey the orders of the great emperor!"
After hearing this, Ma Rong thought it was okay.
Since the early years of Zhengde, Ming Dynasty has been placing heavy troops in the north. After successive attacks, it has indeed become much more honest.
"The second thing I want to do is to trouble you all. I wonder if you have heard of "The Map of Ten Thousand Kingdoms"?"
The three Mongolian men all shook their heads, "What is that?"
"It's a book." Ma Rong took out a map from his arms, pointed at it and said, "This is what Bowang Hou of the Ming Dynasty personally went to sea on a boat to practice, and combined with the maps of many countries. It is included in "The Map of Ten Thousand Kingdoms". In the book "Zhi", I took this excerpt.
According to the book, there are hundreds of countries, large and small, in the world, and Western countries are trying their best to occupy the territories they have discovered. In other words, they are carving up the world.
So the emperor gave me an order. Since Bowang Hou is heading south, I will explore north. "
"But it's colder in the north. In winter, it's all white and there's nothing."
Ma Rong said: "I know, since no one wants it, let's go over there, whether it's erecting a boundary monument or leaving footprints. The Ming army's frontier points to it. From now on, it will be my Ming Dynasty's territory."
"What's the use of that kind of land?" The three men still didn't understand.
"The emperor likes it. This is the biggest reason. As a leader, do you need to explain the reasons to your subordinates for every decision you make?"
Ok,
If that's the case, there's really nothing more to say.
There is no logic here. Can it go against the will of the emperor?
"I wonder what Uncle Wu Gong needs us to do?"
Ma Rong was not polite to them at all, "I need you to come out and form an expedition team with me. Your people must know the grassland better than mine and know how to survive here.
Secondly, I need your help to set up passing points on the road, firstly to prevent getting lost on the way back, and secondly, so that I will know how to go next time. Also, there may be some other country in the far north, so they all need to be strong young men in case of any eventuality. "
This matter is both pointless and difficult.
Ma Rong also saw their expressions, and then said: "You may not understand, in the hearts of us Han people, the merits of ministers are also divided into big and small. The merits of rescuing the emperor, the merits of following the dragon, and the merits of founding the country, these are all A first-class achievement, but there is another achievement. As long as it is achieved, the emperor will not be willing to reward him with any treasure, and that is the contribution to opening up the territory!
You know better the current national strength of the Ming Dynasty and the emperor's temperament. This general is not here to fool you. As long as your tribe joins the army and performs meritorious service, the emperor will be pleased and will be rewarded heavily. "
After saying this, the three of them looked much better. "Uncle Wu Gong has misunderstood. We have no intention of shirk. The emperor's orders have always been the highest will on the grassland."
Ma Rong smiled slightly, "In that case, only Kurma needs to deal with it."
These words are a bit threatening, because the implication is that if you don't agree, there will only be three more people to deal with it.
But that's what Ma Rong wanted to express. Even in the grassland, he dared to say such things!
The three of them didn't dare to look at him, but responded one after another, "Please let Uncle Wu Gong make the decision!"
There is nothing Lord can do,
The Ming Dynasty's strategy on the grassland was very simple. Those who were obedient would be rewarded with food and drink, and those who were disobedient would lead their troops and crush them.
It was just some cattle, sheep, and a few tents. Now that most of the tribes had surrendered, where could he escape?
"Eat and drink enough, let's set off tomorrow!"
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I'll drive back tomorrow and prepare to continue working.
I don’t know what the traffic jam is like on the expressway. If it’s serious, you might arrive late and you might not have time to code.
After the entire New Year holiday is over, it will be updated normally.
(End of this chapter)