Zhang Qili breathed a sigh of relief: "Our family can understand the mood of Dahan, but Dahan took tens of thousands of tribes to travel thousands of miles from the northwest desert. Is it because of the purpose of death? You warriors are naturally willing to follow you to die, but what about their families and children? Then your women will rest on other people's shoulders and your children will be slaves and herd horses and shepherds for others. Is this the result you want?"

Ezhe didn't say anything anymore, yes! He took his tribe members thousands of miles to come home, not to seek death. Now that he is back, his home is gone!

Looking at Ezhe who looked unhappy, Zhang Qili continued, "Actually, Dahan should also know that it would be difficult for you to resist Jiannu without the help of Daming. If Jiannu knew that you had returned to the foot of Yinshan Mountain, they would come back to deal with you soon? Do you think so?"

Although Ezhe maintained his last stubbornness, he had to say that Zhang Qili's words really touched him. Yes, he had to face Jiannu when he returned to Hetao. If he hadn't had a place to go, how could he be willing to return here? He still wanted to use the backer of the Ming Dynasty and Shi Sheng to try to restore the strength of the tribe.

In fact, according to the original history, after Lin Dankhan died of illness, Lin Dankhan's widows and his son Ezhe led the remaining troops to return to Hetao area from Dacaotan, Qinghai. Chechen Khan Shuolei from Khalkha outside the north of the desert sent a letter to Ezhe, hoping that he would transfer his tent to Mobei. At this time, Huang Taiji ordered Dorgon, Yuetuo, Sahalian and Haoge to lead 10,000 troops in February of the eighth year of Chongzhen to lead 10,000 troops to Chahar for the third expedition. In March, Dorgon met Lin Dankhan's great concubine in Xilazhuerge and learned about the location of Ezhe. On April 20, the Later Jin soldiers crossed the Yellow River. On April 28, the Later Jin soldiers surrounded Ezhe's camp in the fog and sent Su Tai's brother Nan Chu to persuade him to surrender. So Su Tai, Ezhe and his son surrendered with the imperial seal, the Mongolian Empire was officially declared to perish, and all Mongolians in the south of the desert were taken over to Jiannu Later Jin.

However, because Cao Wenzhao went north and Jiannu responded, Dorgon and others were afraid that the Ming army would cut off the retreat route, so they stopped when they chased him near Datong. Because of the change of the Ming policy, Ezhe had the opportunity to trade with the Ming Dynasty on the way and supplemented supplies, so the trip was delayed for a while.

Therefore, the spies sent by Dorgon and others learned that Lin Danhan did not return to Hetao, so Jiannu did not march westward. Instead, he stayed near Datong to gather his old Mongolian subordinates, trying to compete with Cao Wenzhao for the Mongolian herders.

In order to avoid Dorgon and others, Cao Wenzhao had to go west to Hetao to collect the old Mongolian troops.

Zhang Qili pointed to the east and said, "You may not know that Jiannu's army has arrived outside Datong. If they know that you are back, they will definitely come here as soon as possible. If the Khan is ready to surrender to Jiannu, it is natural that the delivery will be delivered to the door. If you don't plan to Dahan, it's better to join forces with us to resist Jiannu."

Ezhe swayed the whip in annoyance: "Jiannu wants us to surrender. Don't you, Daming, want our tribe members? You are not the same!"

Zhang Qili shook his head: "It's wrong for you to say this. You have to think of a truth. Everyone in Mongolia can surrender to Jiannu, but you can't. Jiannu can let everyone go but will not let you go, right? Your father once ruled the entire Mongolia. Jiannu annexed Mongolia was like a snake swallowing an elephant. With you alive, they would be unable to sleep or eat."

It is definitely a wise man to say that snakes swallow elephants, but at least they are evenly matched, which is fine. The Manchu annexed Mongolian territory has also increased exponentially, and the strategic depth has been greatly expanded.

Don’t underestimate this. If Jiannu did not annex Mongolia, you only need to focus your attention on Liaodong.

But it’s different now. If you want to deal with the Jiannu, the Ming Dynasty had to compete with the other party for the ownership of Mongolia first, and then encircle Liaodong. This is the role of strategic depth.

Ezhe had also read history books and read the opera. He naturally understood these words, and his heart, which was originally a little loose, became firmer again.

Zhang Qili bowed to the capital: "And it's different for me, the Ming Dynasty. My Ming Dynasty has a population of billions, a land of tens of thousands of miles, and a million men with armor. He has no intention of annexing Mongolia. He can naturally accommodate your tribe members to cultivate and survive and deal with our common enemy Jiannu! In addition to paying a name for your return to the Ming Dynasty, you are still the Khan of Mongolia. If you join the Jiannu, you will not only recognize the thief as your father, but may also be in danger of your revenge. I don't know when you will be killed?"

Ezhe was finally moved by Zhang Qili: "If I defect to the Ming Dynasty, what will the Ming Dynasty give me?"

Zhang Qili laughed: "Khan was joking. Your problem is not what the Ming Dynasty gave you, but what can you bring to the Ming Dynasty? The Ming Dynasty needs the Khan to stabilize the Mongolian tribes, the Khan needs to restrain the possible attacks of Jiannu in the west, and the Khan and General Cao need to guard Hetao together. Dahan, do you think you are so important, will Daming underestimate you?"

Ezhe became confident the moment he was told. It turned out that he was useful. If he calculated this way, wouldn’t he have a good talk with Daming?

In fact, Zhang Qili was helpless. The court did not give him any negotiation conditions, and he did not dare to negotiate with Ezhe in private. He was just the eunuch who sent to Cao Wenzhao to help manage logistics and convey information. He did not have the right to decide such a major event.

Ezhe looked at the confrontation parties: "What should we do now?"

Zhang Qili smiled and said, "The Khan came from afar and needed rest. Why not set up a camp here first? We will open a trade by the river. The Khans tribe members can exchange what they bring for food, salt and tea here. Then we write to His Majesty the Emperor together. I believe Your Majesty will give you a satisfactory reply!"

Ezhe was unhappy when he heard this. He came from afar to help the Ming Dynasty. Shouldn’t the Ming Dynasty provide himself with these things: “This military supervisor, my tribe came from afar, where can I trade it? Shouldn’t the Ming Dynasty give us a batch of supplies to show your sincerity? You just said that the city rewards are here, shouldn’t you fulfill your promise now?”

Zhang Qili spread his hands and said, "Khan, you also know that although the market rewards are all mentioned together, it is a different matter. His Majesty the Emperor issued an order to allow the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia to trade, but how can we, the servants, decide the rewards at will? We try to spend these days and wait for the orders of the court. As for the goods, we are not afraid of fur, cattle, sheep, horses, gold and silver."

Although he said a lot, Ezhe still heard that the other party was beating their horses. Now it is inevitable that the people are strong. Ezhe can only trade horses. There are almost all the cattle and sheep on the road, and the rest are still planned to be kept for the seeds and sold to the tribe.
Chapter completed!