Chapter 16 one

The battle to attack the Song Dynasty is imperative. At the end of April, Mengge Khan stayed in Liupan Mountain.Although it is early summer, there are still large areas of snow on the peaks of Liupan Mountain.The luxuriant spruce and cedar are covered with silver-white tree hangings, which are melting bit by bit under the sun's rays, looking from a distance, like rising clouds. It can be said that Mengge Khan's southern expedition has done the most detailed and meticulous planning both from a strategic point of view and in terms of tactical arrangements.Two years ago, at a Kuliletai meeting attended by kings and nobles, Meng Ge Khan decided to send troops to attack Song Dynasty based on the opinions of all parties.He appointed his youngest brother Ali Buge to stay in Mobei, and then sent his troops out of the Hexi Corridor to Liupan Mountain.The East Route Army appointed Tachaer, the king of the East Road, as the commander-in-chief, and Zhang Rou, the deputy of Wanhu, went out of Jing and Xiang to the place along the river in Ezhou (now Wuchang, Wuhan City). return.Mengge Khan made a strict decree and said that he would be punished, which made Tachar very dissatisfied.

After Genghis Khan conquered the grasslands, he divided up the world. Most of the eastern kings were enfeoffed with his brothers. The subsequent kings were collectively called "Eastern Kings".Tachar is the descendant of Genghis Khan's younger brother Timug. The setback of the Eastern Route Army caused a huge flaw in Mengge Khan's plan.On the contrary, Kublai Khan, who was forced to recuperate from his illness at home, lived his days leisurely and had nothing to do.Yuxi Timur, who stayed in the Khan camp, reminded him: "The Great Khan has always been suspicious of His Highness, so he did not worry about hard work, took advantage of the public to go to dangerous places, and experienced the battle. Now, the Great Khan is in a difficult situation. His Royal Highness, the younger brother, is at ease, and if the Great Khan hears about it, and the Sacred Heart is not happy, I worry that there will be another storm in the ground."

"Then what do you want me to do? I have lost my military power, do you think I am willing to hold back like this? Sooner or later I will get sick." Kublai Khan uttered his heart. "Immediately send envoys to meet Mengge Khan and ask to go to Ezhou. This may be a good time for His Highness to come back." Kublai Khan felt as if he had just woken up from a dream, and said, "Forget it, I will write a letter and send an envoy to see the Great Khan." "But I don't know who His Highness wants to send as an envoy?" "Just send two servants."

"inappropriate." "Why?" "What the Great Khan wants to see most must be His Highness's sincerity. I thought that Your Highness might as well send Prince Zhenjin and An Tong to go together. As we all know, Great Khan has always loved Zhenjin, and he is also generous to the descendants of the founding hero Mu Huali. Plus, if you send two children there, it will be easier to impress the Khan.” Yuxi Timur said that Antong is the great-grandson of Naimu Huali, and also Zhenjin’s second aunt’s cousin. Kublai Khan didn't seem to expect it, hesitated for a moment, and finally agreed. "Forget it, get ready for four fast horses, let the two children prepare a bit, and set off tomorrow morning."

Over Mengge Khan's huge marching felt tent, two bright military flags fluttered in the wind, and around the big tent stood quivers wearing armor and carrying hard bows on their shoulders.Mengge Khan was wearing a yellow brocade sable fur war gown, sitting cross-legged behind a table with his head upturned, flipping through a "Song-Mongolia Situation Map" depicting the Song-Yangtze River defense line.Where Song assembled heavy troops, he added a red triangle, and arrows were marked on the marching routes of the Mongolian army's east, middle, and west armies. Alan Da'er walked into the tent, seeing that the light was already dim, he hurriedly lit the butter lamp.

Alan Da'er was born in a noble family, and he was also a confidant and veteran who had followed Mengge Khan for many years.He is quick-witted, courageous and knowledgeable, and loyal to Mengge Khan. Therefore, Mengge Khan can delegate many major tasks to him with confidence.For example, the "Gou Kao" incident that happened two years ago was because Mengge Khan believed the reports of Alan Daer and some other nobles and suspected that Kublai Khan had done something wrong. Shogun full review.As the plenipotentiary representative of Mengge Khan, Alan Daer held the power of life and death over Kublai Khan and his shogunate officials.At that time, if Kublai Khan hadn't taken the initiative to ask to return to the north, I am afraid that a tragedy of brothers fighting against the wall would have been staged.

Alan Da'er didn't like Kublai Khan. The same ambition, the same diligence and studious, the same joy and anger are not visible, but there are so many differences between the two brothers Meng Ge and Kublai Khan.Meng Ge was a loyal defender and executor of all the old systems, but Kublai Khan always tried to change the Mongolian customary law and replace it with the "Han Law" that was compatible with the farming economy of the Central Plains.This completely deviated from Mengge Khan's original intention of sending Kublai Khan to sit on the Monan Grassland, so that Kublai Khan was eventually forced to live on the banks of the Onan River.

Alan Daer was also a loyal supporter of all the old systems. For this reason, his dislike of Kublai Khan included his resistance and rejection of the implementation of the "Han Law". Mengge Khan looked up occasionally and saw Alan Daer. "You came?" "Profusely sweating." Alan replied, stepping forward, still walking lightly. "What's up?" "Lord Kublai Khan sent Zhenjin and Antong to see the Great Khan." Mengge Khan was surprised and delighted: "Is it real gold?" "Yes, I also brought a letter from Lord Kublai Khan. I have arranged for them to wait in the side tent. Big Khan, can I have the courage to ask you a question first?"

"you say." "Why do you always love Prince Real Gold? Is there any special reason?" "Actually, to tell you the truth, although I have many sons and nephews, none of them can compare to real gold. This child is both sensible and filial. Let me tell you something. After returning, Zhenjin accompanied me to inspect the cities of the Western Regions. At that time, probably because of the unacceptable water and soil, I developed a malignant sore on my back, which was so painful that I couldn't sleep at night. Zhenjin actually accompanied me to distract me. I stayed up all night. The next day, he heard from the doctor that only by cleaning up the pus and blood in the sore can he be cured easily. Suck it out. Thanks to him, my illness quickly recovered. A thirteen-year-old child, how do you think he can do this? If he is not born with pure filial piety, it is impossible to do so."

"It turned out to be like this. But I have never understood it very well. Mongolia has always used force as the foundation of our country. The fourth prince respects Confucianism so much. Isn't he afraid that 'if you can't draw a tiger, you will be like a dog'?" Mengge Khan was silent for a moment.Immediately win the world, dismount to rule the world, but whether to adopt Mongolian customary law or Han law to govern the country is indeed a dispute between him and his fourth brother Kublai Khan.Deep down in his heart, he was loyal to the Mongolian "Grand Zhasa" (law), even so, he still could not say that Kublai Khan was completely wrong.One thing is obvious to all. When Kublai Khan was in Monan, he founded Jinlianchuan and boldly adopted Han law.

Not only that, Kublai Khan always had a group of steadfast followers.And what he really couldn't accept was Kublai Khan's success? Two years later, he began to reflect on his inner world for the first time.He found that he was wary and respectful of his fourth younger brother who "thought of great potential in the world" since he was a child.But one thing is certain, even when he doubted Kublai Khan the most, he never thought of cutting off his own brother. "Alan Daer, go fax Jin and An Tong." He avoided Alan Daer's question. Alan promised to back down.Not long after, the two little brothers were brought in front of Mengge Khan by him. The two younger brothers greeted Da Khan respectfully.Mengge Khan stepped down from the desk, pulled up Zhen Jin and An Tong one by one, and let them sit beside him.An Tong looks very much like the golden boy in the painting, with a round face, red lips, big black and white eyes, and a straight and erect nose, which is very attractive.Zhen Jin is thinner and not as handsome as An Tong, but his dignified and quiet demeanor, deep and intelligent eyes have a strange power.In fact, what Mengge Khan loves most about real gold is that the child has developed a kind of demeanor at a young age, which is not something that anyone can learn. Zhen Jin took out a letter from his bosom and presented it to Mengge Khan with both hands.Mengge Khan shook open the soft rice paper, and it turned out to be a letter written by Kublai Khan himself. After reading Kublai Khan's personal letter, an indescribable heat surged in Mengge Khan's chest.This fourth brother whom Meng Ge loves and respects but can't be completely relieved, sometimes, Meng Ge really doesn't know whether it is right or wrong for him to deprive him of his military power? Among the three younger brothers who were siblings of Mengge Khan, Kublai Khan was the eldest, Hulagu the second, and Alibu was the youngest.And these three younger brothers each have their own characteristics. Kublai Khan is thoughtful and eager to learn; Hulagu is brave and good at fighting and commanding well; After Mengge Khan came to the throne, he conducted three large-scale military operations for the purpose of expanding the territory.Once in the second year of Mengge Khan (1252), Kublai Khan was sent to conquer Dali, Jiaozhi and other countries; the second time was to send troops to conquer Goryeo in the same year; The third Western Expedition continued to complete the conquest of unsurrendered countries in Central and Western Asia.The results of the third Western Expedition were remarkable. Hulagu lived up to his trust. In just five years, he basically unified the land from the Amu Darya River in the east, to the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the west, from the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean in the south, to the north and south. The vast land along the line of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea connected the continents of Asia, Europe, Asia, Africa, Africa and Europe, and consolidated the east-west, north-south traffic arteries. Mongolia's political, economic, cultural, and trade exchanges have created extremely convenient conditions, and have further strengthened Mongolia's national strength.In this case, in order to complete the great cause of reunification, Mengge Khan prepared to use troops against Song Dynasty.Before the expedition, according to the custom of the Mongolian youngest son guarding the stove, General Mengge Khan entrusted Ali Buge with all the affairs of the country. Only for Kublai Khan, he deliberately did not make any arrangements. He waited and expected.Sure enough, Kublai Khan, who was burdened with all kinds of grievances, finally sent someone to challenge him.Although this was within his expectation, it also made him feel relieved.From it, what he experienced was brotherhood, blood is thicker than water, and the bloodiness shared by the descendants of Genghis Khan. Not only that, Kublai Khan's experience in conquering Dali was also needed by him. Since the defeat of the East Route Army in Ezhou, he has been considering changing the coach of the East Route Army. At this moment, he has determined the candidate for the coach without hesitation. Mengge Khan's eyes fell on Zhen Jin's serious face again, and a warm smile flashed in his eyes. "What else does your father have to say?" "He hopes to share more for Berhan, and more." Zhenjin replied succinctly. "I see." Mengge Khan said softly thoughtfully. "Bohan, my nephew has another request." "Oh, tell me." Mengge Khan asked with interest. "Nephew wants to stay with Berhan." Zhen Jin said firmly. "Stay with Berhan? Are you not going back to deliver the letter?" "Let An Tong go back." An Tong was taken aback: "Brother——" Zhen Jin ignored An Tong's surprised expression and continued: "Nephew begs Berhan for permission. Nephew wants to follow Berhan, even if he starts as an ordinary soldier. Nephew will not embarrass Berhan." of." Mengge Khan shook his head slightly and smiled: "Zhenjin, Bohan understands your feelings, but Bohan cannot agree to your request. You have to go back to your father's side. On the day your father goes out to fight, you still have to Guard Kaiping City instead of your father." "You mean..." Zhen Jin looked at his uncle suspiciously. "I have planned this for a long time, but I haven't had time to discuss it with your father in detail. Alan Daer, you should immediately draft the imperial decree and bring it back with real gold within a few days." "Cha!" Alan replied, bowing to retreat, Mengge Khan called him again, "First order, and then prepare a pot of hot milk tea and a plate of hand-steaked meat. I want to talk to Zhenjin and An Let's have dinner together." "twitter." "Well, I need a jug of wine too." Alan replied a little surprised: "Kumumiss?" "right." Zhen Jin and An Tong watched Alan Da'er leave, and smiled at each other.Zhenjin knew very well that Bohan's rigorous personality was most similar to that of his great-grandfather Genghis Khan. During the war, he hardly drank a drop of alcohol. True gold was especially pleased.Being able to return to Kaiping City means that Bohan finally gave up his doubts after two years and began to understand his father. Will you have a drink too? Zhenjin only stayed in Liupan Mountain for two short days before returning to the mainland of Mongolia by the Onan River.During the two days, Zhenjin accompanied Bohan every day, and also participated in the highest-level military meeting held by Bohan.For a young man who has not made any military exploits, this means absolute trust and glory. Before leaving, Mengge Khan made an exception and personally sent Zhenjin and Antong out of the camp. Zhenjin knelt down and saluted, and bid farewell to Bohan reluctantly. In the erratic clouds, Mengge Khan's description seems to have changed a little bit.His deep eyes could not hide the haggardness and oldness engraved by the years, and his body wrapped in a gray-black cloak, against the backdrop of the vast mountains, looked more depressed and lonely. It is extremely cold at the heights, this is the inescapable fate of all rulers.Zhenjin suddenly felt chilled.