Chapter 7 one

Ha Yati kept his promise.In the middle of the night, he came to pick up Batu with the daily attire of Yulongjiechi residents.Parting is imminent, but a couple has no time to immerse themselves in parting.Batu hardened his heart and followed Ha Yati to the door, Qingya stood in front of the door and watched him off.In the darkness of the night, Ba couldn't even see her expression, but he could feel her tranquility. His heart seemed to be strangled by something so hard that it was dripping with blood.Beside the door, he gave Qingya a last nostalgic look, and then closed the heavy courtyard door.

Qing Ya's tears rushed out all at once, and her hand gently caressed her lower abdomen. "Thank you, Batu," she said in her heart. I'm so stupid, why must you forget me?I want you to always remember me forever.I don't want to grow old by your side, instead of that, let you always remember the elegance of this moment.Love, rooted deep in the heart because of parting, I will always be yours, just as you will always be mine.In memory, in sleep, let me be surrounded by your strong arms, let me kiss your broad chest, let your body temperature stay on every inch of my skin.I can fall in love with you in this life, even if it is short, I have no regrets.

After a long time, Qingya turned her head and saw her sister-in-law standing behind her.Qingya walked towards her, and they hugged each other, crying. Although Ha Yati had made preparations in advance, he still had a little trouble when he left the castle.A general who had just been replaced refused to let Badu out of the city, and Ha Yati spent two pieces of gold to finally bring Badu out of the castle.According to Ha Yati's original plan, he wanted to get a boat so that he could quietly carry Batu to Qiancheng from the place where Qingya found Batu.However, Zalandin has recently stepped up patrols along the coast, and all the boats in the hands of the residents have been requisitioned by the army. It is impossible to leave the back city by water.Helpless, Ha Yati had no choice but to pay a lot of money to a general he met when he was patrolling the city. Through this person's mediation, he first took Batu out of the castle.As for Batu's true identity, of course Ha Yati could not tell the truth. He lied that he was a wealthy businessman trapped in the castle and was willing to spend a lot of money to escape and return home.

Ha Yati has been sending Batu to a rugged mountain road outside the city. I don't know if it is because of the language barrier, but Ha Yati is indifferent to Batu's thanks.When Ha Yati was convinced that they had entered the border area between Mongolia and Hua in the tug-of-war in Yulong Jiechi, he stuffed a water bottle and a bag of dry food into Batu's hands, and made a blunt gesture for him to go on. With a gesture, he turned around and left.Without hesitation, Batu walked in the direction pointed by Ha Yati. He knew that he was going upstream along the Amu Darya River, and he hoped to meet his army on the way.He walked for five whole days, but he could not see a single house on the road. The water and dry food had long been exhausted, and Batu kept walking until he could no longer walk.The sun shone on his chapped lips and face exhausted by thirst and hunger. At the moment when his consciousness was about to disappear, a beautiful and lovely figure flashed in his mind.

"Qingya." He called softly, closing his eyes weakly. After an unknown amount of time, Batu felt a drop of water fall on his lips, and he immediately sucked it greedily.The water droplets became faster and bigger, and after a while, Batu realized that it was raining. He regained some strength and struggled to get up from the ground.In the misty rain, he couldn't tell the direction, so he could only walk forward blindly based on his feeling. "who?" Badu was stunned for a moment by the cessation of drinking, and then he came to his senses: this is the most familiar and kindest language he hasn't seen for a long time.He raised his head with difficulty, and a small group of cavalry was in front of his eyes.He felt more surprised by the vigilance in those scrutinizing eyes.That's right, a disheveled and miserable homeless man marched in the heavy rain, the mud on his face and the rainwater flowing into small ditches, this is already puzzling enough, let alone he dared to approach the barracks alone.

cavalry?So he finally found his man? He tried to make out the rain-washed faces behind the rain blankets.Suddenly, he saw a young man's face, calm, elegant, slender eyes flashing with wisdom, Fangfang's jaw is very strong, inadvertently showing an unshakable will.It is a unique face that has constantly amazed fortune tellers since childhood. For a moment, Batu felt his throat was choked. "Mongo..." The boy hesitated for a while, turned over and jumped off the horse, approached and looked at this "wanderer" who actually called him by his first name. "Batu brother!"

A burst of dizziness hit Batu, and Meng Ge hurriedly supported Batu with his arms. "Brother Batu, is it really you? You are still alive! Great, this is really great!" Meng Ge said excitedly, breaking his usual silence. Badu wanted to laugh, but his head sank down to Meng Ge's arms. After a long journey, Batu finally enjoyed the most adequate sleep. He dreamed of Qingya, and when he woke up, he found that his fourth aunt, Mrs. Su Ru, was carefully wiping the mud off his face. Batu was very attached to his fourth aunt since he was a child.Mrs. Su Ru is intelligent in nature, sophisticated in dealing with things, and she cares for her husband, children and those she cherishes so much that people get along with her like a spring breeze.She is the only person in this world that Batu can confide in—of course there is Qingya now—for this reason, Batu has always respected her, and feels that no woman can compare with her—except Qingya.

Seeing that Batu was awake, Mrs. Su Ru showed a kind smile on her face. Batu turned over and sat up: "Fourth Aunt, how long have I been asleep?" "A whole day and night. Yesterday, when Brother Meng sent you back here, your fourth uncle and I couldn't believe our eyes. The news from Yulong Jiechi said that you have been... Zuhan for a few days. It's hard to sleep at night. Where have you been these days? Brother Meng said that he just recognized you, and you fell asleep. You must have suffered a lot, right?" "I'm fine, I'm just thirsty." "Yeah, when you were sleepy, you cried out for thirst and drank a lot of water before you slept soundly. Is your arrow wound more serious? According to your father, you were shot by an arrow and fell into the water." .”

"It's long gone. It was a girl from Yulong Jiechi who saved me. My aunt might still know this girl." "Really? What's her name?" "Shen Qingya." "Shen Qingya? Let me think about it. Well, I remembered. Two years ago, I met a Han girl named Shen Qingya. At that time, her sister-in-law was about to give birth. The family settled down. It was snowing heavily that day, and Qingya's sister-in-law gave birth to a cute little girl. We named her 'Xuexue'. Both Qingya and her sister-in-law are very beautiful, especially Qingya. It exudes a faint fragrance, which smells very good. The child just passed the 100th day, and they left. I didn't expect them to come to Yulong Jiechi, let alone they saved you. Oh, God! Thank you, Wise, merciful, and almighty Lord!" Mrs. Su Ru clasped her hands, put them on her chest, and murmured reverently.Mrs. Su Ru believed in Nestorianism (Nestorianism is a branch of Christianity and has a considerable number of believers in Mongolia) since she was a child, and she has not changed throughout her life.

"Qingya also asked me to ask my fourth aunt to help her take care of her sister-in-law and two nieces after the war. Qingya's elder brother died of a fever in Yulong Jiechi. Her sister-in-law couldn't bear the sudden blow, and her health became worse and worse. The worse it gets. Qingya and her father still want to go to Europe, so they can only ask the fourth aunt to help take care of their mother and daughter. Fourth aunt, you will definitely not refuse, right?" "Of course not. This is great. My aunt has always regretted not having a girl. Now I can hug two such lovely girls. My aunt is so happy. Lord, please bless this Two children, please keep Qingya's family safe."

Batu looked at his fourth aunt who was piously praying for the savior, and suddenly felt his eyes become damp.Afraid that his fourth aunt would see through his mind, he pretended to look around and asked casually, "Why don't you see brother Meng?" "He already reported to Zu Khan yesterday. Presumably Zu Khan and your father will soon hear the news of your safe return." "Where's my fourth uncle?" "To attack you Shabre, he will make some arrangements." "I'll go as well." "No. It's important that you go to see Zuhan first. Your fourth uncle also left you his horse Oolong horse. He knows that Zuhan must be eager to see you when he hears the news." "Okay. In fact, my nephew also wants to see Zuhan soon." Genghis Khan embraces his beloved grandson tightly in his golden-roofed tent.It has been almost seven months since the siege of Yulong Jiechi was carried out, and Genghis Khan is visibly haggard.The feeling of physical and mental exhaustion does not come entirely from the uninterrupted thinking and planning of the battle ahead, but also from the concern and miss for his grandson.At this time, embracing the lost grandson, like all grandpas, he showed uncontrollable excitement. Batu's heart was also full of longing for Zuhan.Leaving Qingya without hesitation and abandoning love is precisely because he is the grandson of Genghis Khan. After the excitement calmed down a bit, Genghis Khan took his grandson and sat beside him. Now, he was going to discuss with his grandson the matter that made him feel confused, helpless and angry all the time. It took three full months to capture Yulong Jiechiqian City, and the attack on Yulongjiechihou City has still made no progress. Of course Genghis Khan knew the reason for the defeat.At the beginning, he hoped that the three brothers Jochi, Chagatai, and Okuotai would be able to put aside their past differences and work together in the same boat after their setbacks. However, their performance disappointed him, and his sons were indeed too much. He was disappointed.Only his grandson's narrow escape was his greatest joy. Now, he can finally discuss this difficult matter with his grandson. Batu's idea really coincided with Zu Khan's: to re-establish the commander-in-chief and to attribute military power to one person.It is often necessary to change the commander in front of the battle. Batu did not hesitate to propose that the third uncle Wo Kuotai command the military power, and the father and the second uncle jointly obey the command of the third uncle.Genghis Khan fully adopted Sun Tzu's suggestion. Considering that Batu asked to return to the battlefield immediately, Genghis Khan sent Meng Ge to escort Batu and announced his imperial order. Along the way, Meng Ge was still reticent, but it could be seen that he felt relieved for Batu's safe return from the bottom of his heart.Batu has always liked the sons of his fourth uncle, especially Brother Meng.Meng Ge is the eldest son of Mrs. Su Ru, and his temperament is somewhat like his mother. He has been diligent, thoughtful, deep and rigorous since he was a child.When he was young, Meng Ge wrestled with Bie Erge. He lost three rounds first, and then fought again. Instead, he won two rounds in a row. Seeing that it was time to fight again, Meng Ge conceded defeat by winning two rounds and losing three rounds.Afterwards, Batu quietly asked him why he could lose first and then win?Brother Meng replied: Brother Bie'er is impatient and reckless. If you win, you will underestimate the enemy, and if you lose, you will be impetuous. These are all taboos before the competition.Batu asked again: Why no more comparisons?Meng Ge replied: Brother Bie Er regards honor as his life, such a person is worthy of respect, how can he lose brotherhood for winning or losing!Since then, Batu has admired Meng Ge, who is only ten years old. A group of people Xiaoxing stayed overnight and came to the Mongolian Camp in Chiqian City, Yulong Jie.Shuchi and Chahetai did not dare to disobey their orders, so they surrendered their military power immediately.Jochi reunited with Aiko, the joy in his heart was beyond words, even a warm smile flashed on Chagatai's stern face. The long-standing conflict between Shuchi and Chagatai was temporarily put aside because of Batu's return, and Wo Kuotai held a banquet to cleanse Batu without losing the opportunity.At the banquet, Wo Kuotai euphemistically expressed his wish for the two elder brothers to get back together. Jochi held a calm demeanor and took the initiative to raise his glass to Chagatai. Only follow orders in future military operations. Wo Kuotai's heart finally let go. Batu's heart finally let go. Batu reported to the third uncle the chaotic situation in Yulongjie Chihou City.The peace faction, represented by some judges and clerics, has never given up efforts for peace talks. Zalandin's high-handed policy has caused dissatisfaction among many citizens. Only the army supports Zalandin. In this case, the relationship between the army and the citizens growing tense.Batu believed that as long as the Mongolian army did not stop attacking, Yulongjie Chihou City would be within reach.Wo Kuotai was worried that the artillery fire of the Mongolian army across the Amu Darya River would not be able to exert its power. Batu was confident and offered a plan to his third uncle: immediately ordered craftsmen to build more than ten large warships, and the warships were connected by iron chains. Putting it on a warship and transporting it to the center of the river can solve the problem of insufficient artillery range.Wo Kuotai thought about it for a while, and thought that this method was feasible, and immediately asked Batu and Mengge to jointly supervise the construction of warships. In the past seven months, due to the disagreement between Jochi and Chagatai on how to attack the city, the Mongolian army was at a loss and discipline was lax. Now, after Okuotai's strict army reorganization, it quickly regained its former vigor.After the warship was built, Wo Kuotai ordered uninterrupted bombardment of Yulong Jiechihou City.Finally, many gaps were blasted in the city wall, and the Mongolian army entered the city through these gaps.The ensuing hand-to-hand combat became more intense. Every house and every lane was a battlefield, almost to the point where every inch of land was contested.For seven days, street fighting and hand-to-hand combat continued day and night, and the remnants of the defenders who refused to surrender were forced to retreat to the last three districts, no longer able to resist the attack of the Mongolian army. Helpless, they recommended Ha Yati to negotiate with Shuchi.Ha Yati came to see Jochi with an interpreter, and asked for surrender: "We have experienced the anger and majesty of the king, please forgive us who are alive and willing to submit to the king." Jochi pointed to the corpses lying everywhere in the city and was furious: "Your resistance has caused our army to suffer heavy casualties. It is I, not you, who has experienced the anger and majesty. Even if I want to forgive, I am afraid I cannot calm down the anger of our soldiers. Hate and anger." Negotiations have reached an impasse.It happened that Batu came to see his father on business, and he was a little surprised to see Ha Yati.After he asked about Ha Yati's purpose, he whispered a few words to his father, and Jochi's expression softened. "Okay, I accept your surrender, and I will keep my promise not to kill you." Ha Yati saluted slightly, turned around and retreated.Batu took the initiative to send Ha Yati out of the military camp, and he was always grateful to his benefactor.When they were about to part, Batu asked, "Qingya..." Ha Yati looked back at Batu, his expression was still stern and indifferent. "What do you want to know?" "Is Qingya still in the city? Are she and her family okay? Did Zalandin feel sorry for their family? Did she leave me any words?" Batu asked several questions in one breath, and these were his last questions. Caring, in fact, since leaving Qingya, he has been thinking about him all the time. "King Zalandin took Qingya and her father away before leaving the back city. Before leaving, Qingya told me that she had entrusted you to take care of her sister-in-law and niece. I temporarily placed them in a safe place, and waited When the city calms down, you can come with me to pick them up." At this point, Ha Yati obviously hesitated, "Also, there is one more thing, I think I should tell you that Qingya is already pregnant with your child, that is, It is for this reason that I agree to send you out of the castle. Qingya is a brave woman, and I admire her. Everything I do is for her, so I don't need you to thank me." After listening to Ha Yati's dull statement in shock, Batu had mixed feelings for a while.He suddenly recalled the pride that flashed between Qingya's eyebrows, and Qingya's words to him that she was no longer lonely—it turned out that all of this was because she had their child.Now that Zalandin has taken Qingya away, what will happen to Qingya?She shouldn't be in any danger, right?Never, never! "So……" "Qingya also asked me to tell you something. She believes that you will be able to realize your dream: go to many places, make many achievements, and become a great hero like your Zuhan. This is her hope. It's also her pride." Batu's chest was filled with deep sadness, and also the heat wave of knowing each other.For Qingya who bid farewell to him forever in this way, besides going forward bravely as she expected, there seems to be no other way to make him worthy of her love and devotion. Ha Yati stood with his back to Batu, and walked away after a while.He has always liked Qingya, Qingya has an extraordinary magic power, which makes him willing to live and die for it.He understands that there will be no result between him and Qingya, Qingya respects him and loves him like a friend and brother, but he has never seen the look in Qingya's eyes when she talks about Batu.She belonged to Batu, and this sense of belonging, from body to soul, finally touched him and enabled him to overcome prejudice and disgust.During his argument with Qingya, he calmed down, he let go of his jealousy because he respected a woman's persistence and courage in love, and because of this, he decided to risk his life for Qingya to escort Batu out of the city, but , he will never need Batu to appreciate it.