Chapter 12 Chapter Eleven

In the huge golden tent, there is only one king. Altan Khan is used to contemplating in the big empty tent and will never be disturbed by anyone. This kind of contemplation has never happened since he decided to build the Three Linked City. Now, this meditation is not for the important affairs of the family and the country, but just because of that woman. He was a little confused, what was she insisting on? Abundance, liberty, what else can you get but war? The life of the Mongols flashed through his mind.Even Mongolians with better families live in low felt tents, which cannot withstand the wind and snow in winter.They only graze cattle and sheep, and rely on mare's milk and scarce highland barley to maintain their livelihood.The heavy felt clothes might provide shelter from the wind and snow in winter, but they are extremely hot in summer.They live with cattle and sheep, and they have a strong fishy smell all year round, and they are regarded as barbaric.

Their lives are broken, dirty, hungry, and even their wishes are so narrow. And what about the Han people in the south? They live in a brick and wood house without worrying about the exchange of spring, summer, autumn and winter.They have enough silk, cotton, linen, and wool, and as long as they have a little money, they can be well dressed, warm, or cool.They have all kinds of food such as wheat, rice, millet, millet, etc., and all kinds of crafts such as iron, stone, wood, and soil are extremely developed, and they produce endless tools for them, and they are very rich in all aspects of life.They drank wine in the spacious house, enjoyed the music and dance of courtesans, and lived a luxurious, free and arbitrary life.

Every Mongolian is braver and harder than them, but their enjoyment is not one-tenth of theirs. Altan Khan couldn't help but think of the excitement of the soldiers after he led the army to break through the Ming Dynasty's customs defense for the first time and rushed into the southern land to loot.They looted food, utensils, clothing, and livestock.Everything looked so fresh and useful, and they enjoyed it for a full month. The farther you go south, the richer you become. There is everything Mongolian soldiers and civilians desire.As long as there is a strong enough army, they can go all the way south and plunder enough property to make the entire Mongolian people rich and free.

This is Altan Khan's belief. It is also the belief of every Mongolian. He firmly believed that this was correct, and that this was the only way for the Mongols to be rich and free. How to get all this without war? An intense curiosity arose in Altan Khan's heart.He is eager to see how this weak woman leads the people in the deserted city to prosperity and freedom. Can this barren city really compete with the silver city after three months? This woman who once led a weak army against his dignity; this woman who was sacrificed on the altar, but even God couldn't help kissing her.

Three months, what can she do? When Xiangsi liberated the slaves in the deserted city with her own hands, she felt a little joy. Those people couldn't believe what happened next. They are prisoners of war, according to the usual practice, they will be detained in the barren land to build the legendary city of three companies.Soon, he will be tortured to death like other captured people. But now, their lotus goddess came with a body full of battle dust, took off their shackles, and led them back to the deserted city. No one believed it was true until walking down that decadent street.

They all witnessed the majesty of the Mongolian army.An army of 100,000 is not something they can fight against.Altan Khan's iron-blooded wrist cannot tolerate any kindness.But their goddess took them back to the deserted city. Then she told them that the deserted city is a free city. They are free. The whole city was silent, and then a burst of strong cheers broke out. They ran frantically around the city, taking off their tattered clothes and throwing them into the air.They grabbed the remaining dirt and smeared it on their faces.They used the simplest way to describe their ecstasy.

They hugged each other tightly and cheered heart-rendingly until they wept.Then, cheer again, cry again. They lit a bonfire in the center of the city, and danced endlessly around the fire, as if they wanted to vent all the joy in their hearts. They witnessed a miracle. The lights reflected on the deserted city, illuminating a fragmented splendor. They were hungry, but so happy. Because they are free.Led by the goddess of the lotus, they will build a city of abundance and freedom. They are convinced it will be so. After the bonfire, there is a slightly flat land. Numerous sheets of rags were laid out meticulously and assembled into a thick carpet, covering up the color of the land.

These rags were made of different materials and colors, but they were all so old and dilapidated, and some were stained with traces of war and blood. These are the clothes of the residents of the deserted city.Everyone tore off the cleanest part from their own clothes, and with piety, dedicated their respect and gratitude from the bottom of their hearts, and spread them one by one on the land of the rest of their lives. This is the throne they built for her. So simple, so dilapidated, yet so brilliant. Sitting in front of the bonfire with her knees hugged, Xiangsi looked at the blazing bonfire and the carnival people, with a thousand emotions in her heart.

Over the past few months, she has saved this doomed city time and time again.Not without hesitation, she almost gave up so many times. This is a city that God has given up on.Most of the residents here are refugees and criminals of various ethnic groups, who gradually migrated and gathered here, living a difficult life in the depths of the mountain depression.Then, they were controlled by heavy robbery, and under the persecution of disasters and epidemics, they believed in evil gods. In the ensuing catastrophes, they have long since given up on themselves and all hope, kindness, and dignity as human beings, and have become surly, vicious, and humble.How many times, they tore apart the flesh and blood of the dead to maintain their own existence; how many times, they prostrated themselves at the feet of the evil god, begging for his mercy.

Until I have her. In just a few months, these weak and lowly people unexpectedly radiated light again. That is the light that anyone has to face up to. They fought against thousands of Mongolian cavalry with weak bodies, forming an army that moved the world.They were unarmed and out of ammunition and food, but they miraculously defended the city and confronted Altan Khan, the king of the grasslands sweeping the entire north, for a full seven days. It took only half a month for blood and filth to cover the entire northern territory.These days, how many rich and strong cities have fallen, and how many proud and powerful tribes have succumbed.The deserted city, which was already in ruins, unexpectedly became the only corner on the black map where blood could not be stained.This is a miracle that those people dare not imagine.

Their war preparations, provisions, and weapons all come from the enemy; but their faith, piety, and courage come from her. No longer an ant detested by the heavens, just because of her. "There is no one who cannot be saved in the world." If Yang Yizhi were here, he would definitely agree with her words. There was a smile on Acacia's pale face, and for the first time she felt that all her sacrifices were so worthwhile.She is sincerely happy for this group of newborns. The fire was blazing, illuminating her beautiful face. From time to time, celebrating residents came over, in twos and threes, and bowed to her.She also responded with a smile, only when everyone turned their heads away, she suddenly felt that she was so lonely and so tired. In the night wind, she hugged her shoulders tightly. Under the halo of the lotus goddess, she is the hope of the whole city. She must show her strength and strength like a god in order not to let them down; , How she wished to stay by a person's side and enjoy his wanton care. She didn't have to think about anything, and she didn't have to do anything.She knew that no matter what happened, he would cover her, and she just had to look up at his majesty quietly and submissively. What a blissful thing that was. That happiness used to be so close that you can hug it tightly as long as you snuggle, but now it is so far away that no matter how you call, you can't get it. ——Where are you?Why don't you come to me? The lonely city was speechless, only tearful, looking at the jubilant bonfire in front of him. She was tired, her eyes gradually blurred, and finally fell into a deep sleep.When she fell asleep, there was a smile on her sad face. Anyway, she managed to save them. Although, she can only give them a three-month promise.