Nanming Engineer

Chapter 320
The sun hanging high above the desert finally slowly set to the west, and the heat wave covering the land gradually dissipated with the disappearance of the sun, and the wind picked up, bringing the long-awaited coolness.

The harsh living conditions outside the Great Wall are largely reflected in the extremely large temperature difference between day and night. During the day, the temperature can bake eggs under the scorching sun, but at night, it is so cold that people can wear leather jackets.

The soldiers on both sides of Ming and Meng standing inside and outside the earthen castle have been waiting here for a whole day. They have lost the freshness when they first met each other, but they still maintain a high level of vigilance, and the eyes that look at each other are still so hostile. , the knife at the waist was held by a powerful big hand, and kept in a state of being unsheathed at any time.

When the afterglow of the setting sun still left the last ray of light on the horizon, with a "squeak", the broken door of the earthen house was pushed open, and the Mingmeng soldiers guarding the door all looked sideways.

Wang Huan and Bental Khan, two young leaders, you put my shoulders on my shoulders, and I hooked your back, and they came out talking and laughing.

Like two old friends who have known each other for a long time, they are very affectionate.

The four people who followed the two had blank faces. They were inside and witnessed the whole process of the two people in front of them arguing, plotting, arguing loudly, and haggling in low voices. Both of them were extremely smart. , The whole process made the other four people unable to keep up with their thinking speed, so they could only listen quietly.

The final result was just like the posture of Wang Huan and Bental Khan when they walked out of the earthen house, everyone was happy.

Bental Khan got something he didn't expect, the opening of an exchange market.Jiayuguan is now in the hands of Wang Huan, he is willing to open, no one can stop him, except himself.

Wang Huan got what he expected, a verbal promise from the Zasak people of the Khalkha tribe, and a much-needed horse.

Both of them were very satisfied and had a good time, but in the eyes of the surrounding soldiers, they were all confused and bewildered. The relationship between the Mongols and the Han people has been either fighting or killing over the years. When did they become so friendly?

Wang Huan and Bental Khan stood in the courtyard of the earth castle, saying goodbye to each other.

"My lord, you and I don't have to come in person for the transaction in ten days' time. Just leave these small matters to the boys below. Your energy and mine should be put on the opening of the mutual market." Bentar said urgently. Said that he wished to open the exchange tomorrow, there has been no southern tea in the tent for a long time, and the weapons of the warriors in the tribe also need new replacements.

Wang Huan laughed boldly, and clapped hands with Bentar: "Okay! King Khan is right. You and I do have more important things to do. I will send someone to build a communication channel between you and me. , it’s convenient to ask, I don’t know what King Khan wants?”

Bental rolled his eyes, feeling that there was nothing wrong with it, and agreed neatly: "It doesn't matter, I'll do as you say!"

The two chattered a few more words and agreed on the communication channel. Wang Huan asked to send some people to Bental's tribe to facilitate sending letters back and forth, and Bental readily agreed.

The people on both sides got on their horses, and when they parted, Bentar Khan was surrounded by a group of Mongolian cavalry, and he didn't forget to turn his head and say something loudly: "Master Wang, please hurry up, I can wait for it!"

Wang Huan returned him a friendly wave, turned around and drove away.

There are no clouds in the summer night, the bright moon hangs high, and the stars are densely covered, illuminating the sand in the desert very clearly. Although the sunset has fallen, the starlight and moonlight are enough to save those who drive at night from the trouble of lighting a torch.

Mi Layin led the cavalry, hugged Wang Huan, and rushed out for more than ten miles at a stretch. He didn't relax until he saw the tall Guanlou of Jiayuguan showing a circle of black outlines in the bright moonlight. The mount slows down and regains horsepower.

Once here, we have entered the control range of the Ming army, and we can breathe a sigh of relief.

Wang Huan rode leisurely on the horse, looking around, he had a panoramic view of the desolate scenery of Huangsha Gobi. He was surrounded by clanging armor leaves and iron cavalry. In the distance, the tall gate tower stood majestically. Beyond the Great Wall, the poetic flavor of Qin Shi Mingyue and Han Shi Guan came into view like an ink painting, and I couldn't help but feel surging and proud.

"In the Qin Dynasty, the moon was bright and the Han Dynasty was at the Pass, and the people who marched thousands of miles have not yet returned.

But let the flying generals of Dragon City stay, and don't teach Huma to go to Yinshan Mountain! "

He sang loudly, and recited an ancient poem that was immediately reflected in his mind. He was on the horse, and the poem was scattered all the way.

He was a handsome young man in a white vest, who looked like a divine soldier in the moonlight, and the group of people behind couldn't help but be a little stunned.

Ma Wannian was proficient in literature and ink, and knew the origin of this poem, so he couldn't help being very interested, and looked at Wang Huan with eyes filled with admiration.However, Mi Layin Wufu was born, he didn't know a lot of big characters, and it was difficult to read the documents. Of course, he couldn't understand the poems, so he could only stare at Wang Huan, wanting to flatter him, but he didn't know how to say it.

But he can't flatter, and he still has something to say. Seeing that he is about to enter the gate, he flatters the horse and chases after him for a few steps, worthy of riding alongside Wang Huan.

"My lord, you just made a covenant with the Zasaks, and you will feel that they won't be so obedient." He thought about his words, and then said: "Bental just agreed to open a trade with you If we form an alliance, if we really want him to openly fight against Donglu, he doesn't have the guts."

Wang Huan withdrew his thoughts from looking at the sky and admiring the scenery, and replied with a smile: "Oh? What is the basis for this statement?"

"My lord, isn't this obvious?" Mi Layin was a little discouraged, thinking that Wang Huan's IQ should not have missed this point: "Although your rhetoric is impassioned, the Mongols have long been shameless. He was defeated by Emperor Taizu when the dynasty was established. A powerful hero like Lin Dan Khan, who conquered Mongolia from the East, was defeated by Huang Taiji, let alone these tribal chiefs? They were afraid for a long time, so they are still willing to do it In terms of business, Bental is just a little resentful and greedy. If they want them to betray Donglu under the temptation of a few words from the adults, they don't have the guts."

Wang Huan looked at Mi Layin appreciatively, and encouraged him: "That's a good point, let's continue."

Mi Layin licked his lips, and said in embarrassment: "Well, the general can only think of this, and has nothing to say."

Seeing that he was embarrassed, Wang Huan smiled and praised him: "It's pretty good that you can think of this. You already know a lot about the situation on the grassland."

"However, you only know one thing, not the other." Wang Huan continued, slowing down the speed of the horse, and the body on the horse dragged a long shadow under the moonlight: "I say these words to you People from the Yehe Tribe, Chahar Tribe, or other tribes are not only useless, they will turn against me on the spot. Whether you and I, more than 200 people, can get out of the abandoned castle alive is a question."

He said it lightly, but Mi Layin was covered in cold sweat in shock. If Wang Huan died here, or suffered a little injury, even if he tied up his whole family and sent him to the stone pillar, it would not be worth the crime.

Mi Layin's face turned pale, but Wang Huan didn't take it seriously, and continued: "The Khalkha tribe is different. This tribe is a big tribe, and compared with the Chahar tribe, it is only a little smaller. More importantly, they are Genghis Khan tribesmen. He is a direct descendant, a true blood relative, unlike those careerists who claim to be descendants of the Golden Family for power, he is real."

"The blood in his veins determines that no matter whether he is willing or not, other Mongolian tribes will regard him as a thorn in their side and a thorn in their flesh, and they want to get rid of it quickly, because their existence is a threat in itself, and a barrier to become a grassland. A stumbling block in the path of the overlord."

"The Jurchens are very cunning. In order to control Mongolia, they used the method of dividing and conquering, lifting up some tribes and suppressing some tribes. Naturally, the new obedient tribes must be lifted up, and they are similar to the Zhasa of the Khalkha tribe. Tribes like the Ke people must be suppressed. There is no other reason, because they were once the overlords."

"So, although Bentar is a philistine, he has unspeakable resentment towards Donglu and self-esteem engraved in his bones. I yell at him to be fierce, do you think he is annoyed? Why don't you listen obediently, because what I said, It's the knot in his heart."

"The conditions I put forward unlocked his heart lock, traded with him, and exchanged weapons for his horses, which is equivalent to arming his people, so that he has enough strength to stand up again. As for Hulun Buir, it is just an attractive card. His empty promise only allowed him to see a bright future."

He talked at length and said so much in one breath before he stopped to catch his breath. Mi Layin's head was getting bigger, and it was a bit difficult for him to digest for a while.

However, he was not a fool, so he quickly grasped the crux of the problem, and asked: "My lord, there is also a problem. One is that Bentar is armed. If he uses the weapon we gave him to turn around and fight What should we do? Second, the Hulun Buir Grassland, you have already said that it is empty or something, it sounds like a false meaning, can Bental not understand? He will go with us because of this lie? "

"A blank check means that there is no such thing." Wang Huan patted his forehead. There is no concept of a check in this era: "These two problems are easy to solve."

He smiled and looked at Mi Layin: "All covenants are based on absolute strength. Without strength, no one will form an alliance with you. They will only come here to rob you, bully you, and drain your strength." Every drop of blood, so we just need to let Bental know that our strength is the most powerful one, then the fake will become real, and the robber who wants to fall back and beat you will become kneeling at your feet dog!"

(End of this chapter)