Chapter 275 Xixi

The guards and Jamuka's Plateau Zadala army jointly launched an attack, not only making Jamuka's reputation famous on the grassland, but also allowing all other tribes to surrender to the Plateau Zadala army. Half of the army was handed over to Jamuka for the deportation, but also wanted 30% of the cattle, horses and sheep. If they did not agree, they would be enemies with Jamu and opposing the guards and the Plateau Zadala army.

The Qiyan tribe is now like a dog that is stranded, and Wang Khan of the Krei tribe also surrendered to Jamuha. With these two examples in front of him, any other tribe on the grassland must consider their strength when they see the joint army. Is it more wiser than Temujin or stronger than Wang Khan? In comparison, they immediately concluded that Jamuha's popularity is now on the grassland, and no one can stop him from being sharp. The best way is to hand over half of the army and 30% of the tribes like the Krei tribe, and temporarily keep the tribe from being damaged by blood.

After turning around this circle, I also meant to find Temujin's main force, but it made Du Gao and Jamuka feel very sorry. Until now, Temujin still has no trace.

Jamuka did not participate in the joint army at the beginning, but only sent important generals of his tribe. However, Jamuka would rather stop and track Temujin than lead the army to various tribes with Du Gao to show off his power. This was when Jamuka's reputation was demonstrated. The joint army was so lively, how could he not play as the protagonist?

After walking in this circle, no tribes of all sizes on the grassland dared to rebel against Jamukha. When they went out, they had nearly 40,000 troops, of which the guards ordered more than 26,000 people, while the Zhadala tribe on the plateau had only a little more than 10,000. However, when they returned to the guard city, there were more than 120,000 troops alone, and countless cattle, sheep and horses. Looking around, behind the joint army, there were endless, continuous dozens of miles, and there were no end at all.

"Brother Du, this time we have a great harvest. In addition, we have nearly 160,000 troops, and millions of cattle and sheep. I'm afraid even the guard city can't accommodate so many, right?" Jamukha suddenly said to Du Gao when he was about to reach the Zhadala tribe on the plateau.

"What are you good ways?" How could Du Gao not know what Jamuka was thinking. This time, he turned the 20,000 troops of Krei's troops into the Second Guard Army. It would be strange if Jamuka had no resentment. It was just that he was forced to raise it in person under the majesty of King Xia. Now there are 120,000 troops, and Jamuka dare not send it to the Guard City again.

"Or how about stationing in the Zhadala tribe on my plateau?" Jamuha gritted his teeth and said softly.

"No problem, but I have to take some of those cattle and sheep back. The Guard City was first built, and all kinds of materials were in short supply. Now the meat price of the Guard City has increased several times." There was nothing on Du Gao's face. Since Jamukha wanted to take the army, he would let him take it down, but the cattle and sheep were going to take more of this time.

"Okay, the guards have made great efforts this time. 70% of the cattle and sheep belong to you. How about it?" Jamukha smiled. He was even more happy when he heard that Du Gao had cattle and sheep but did not ask for a horse. It seems that King Xia is still very good at being a human being. He will annex the 20,000 people of the Kelie tribe. This time he won 120,000, and the Zhadala tribe on the plateau will truly rise.

"Thank you, then, we almost visited the grassland this time, but we didn't find any news about Temujin. Where do you think the Qiyan tribe is likely to go now?" Du Gao asked.

"Who knows, I'm afraid he will surrender to the Jin Dynasty, that's going to be troublesome." Jamuka was also very upset, but now his plateau Zhadala tribe has an additional 120,000 troops. Even if Qiyan tribe returns to the grassland, he doesn't have to worry, and he can still kill Temujin to death.

"Zamuha, I remind you to pay attention to a place." Du Gao has been studying maps for a while. With Temujin's personality, he would not be able to surrender to the Jin Dynasty. The place he is most likely to go now should be to avoid Jamuha's edge, accumulate strength, and prepare to fight back in the future.

"Where?" Jamuka asked.

"Naman tribe." Du Gao said slowly.

"Naman tribe? It's really possible. I'll send someone to the Naman tribe to find out the news immediately. If they dare to protect Temujin, I will deal with them." Jamuha gritted his teeth and said. The Naman tribe was not in the center of the grassland, but his strength was very strong. However, the Naman tribe has always ignored the battle for hegemony on the grassland. Therefore, for so many time, Jamuhe has not taken the Naman tribe seriously. Although he has sent scouts, according to the scouts who came back, no trace of the Qiyan tribe was found.

The Naiman tribe is the most powerful nomadic tribe in the western part of the Mongolian Plateau, which is now Kazakhstan and northern Xinjiang, which is far away from the center of the Mongolian Plateau. They use Turkic language, so they do not have much contact with other tribes in Mongolia. It is precisely because of this that Jamuha did not regard the Naiman tribe as the object of his doubts. Now, after Du Gao proposed that Jamuha is more likely to think about it. On the Mongolian grassland, Temujin no longer has the soil to survive, and only temporarily leaving is his best way out.

The Naiman tribe has now been divided into two branches, one is ruled by Buyulu Khan, and the other is ruled by Buyulu Khan's younger brother, the Sun Khan. These two Naiman tribes are very strong, and no matter which Naiman tribe, they have nearly 100,000 troops, which is a very terrifying number. If Buyulu Khan and Sun Khan joined forces, there might not be Temujin and Jamuka on the grassland. Fortunately, they did not have the determination to unify the grassland, and although these two khans are brothers, they are in power and fire, and they cannot unite.

Now, no matter which unit he goes to the Naiman tribe, the opponent's strength will suddenly become stronger. Even if Jamuha has firearms to help him, with his strength, if he doesn't have more than 50,000, he will not dare to challenge the Naiman tribe. Moreover, at least half of these 50,000 people must be guards, otherwise Jamuha would not have the courage.

After staying in the Zhadala tribe on the plateau for a day, Du Gao brought the First Division of the First Guard Army and the Second Guard Army to the Guard City. Behind them, nearly 600,000 cattle and sheep were followed. With these cattle and sheep, the Guard City no longer needs to worry about food. Now there are many unemployed people in the Guard City. As long as Han Zhongwei takes out half of the 600,000 cattle and sheep, or even 30% of them are coming out for them to feed, it is enough to supply the meat of the Guard City.

Since the foundation of the guards was mainly in Xixia, Han Zhongwei finally left only 150,000 sheep and 50,000 cows, and these cattle and sheep were all handed over to the people of Qiyan's tribe for free. Now these people are Han Zhongwei's slaves. Not to mention letting them feed cattle and sheep, even if they were asked to die, they would not dare to complain.

The remaining 400,000 heads and the 16,000 soldiers of the Second Army guarded the Kelie army did not bring their herds when they moved to the Guard City. Therefore, each of Han Zhongwei rewarded ten sheep and five cows, and the officers doubled. The remaining 100,000 heads, except for taking out 10,000 heads for meat, the rest were rented to those who came out of the Kelie army actively or passively. Although they had to ask for a lot of rent from the Xia King every year, they could at least allow them to play their strengths and greatly alleviate the pressure on life of these people. These people rented twenty heads, and at least ten cattle and sheep. In this way, there would be no problem for them to have enough food.

In the backyard of the temporary royal palace in the guard city, Han Zhongwei was entertaining his subordinates. A cattle and a sheep were carried on a bonfire. This was the most famous roasted whole beef and roasted whole sheep by the Mongolians. Several women from the beggar team were cooperating with several guards, constantly plastering seasonings on the whole beef and sheep. The meat had been roasted golden and exuded an attractive fragrance, which made the index fingers of those standing not far away.

"Don't be impatient. If you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, it will take at least half an hour to eat it." Han Zhongwei said with a smile when he saw his subordinates looking at the two bonfires from time to time.

"Prince, can we not be moved by these two things?" Ding Chuan was the most greedy. When he was speaking, his Adam's apple flashed from time to time. Before he could eat the barbecue, he probably swallowed half a pound of saliva.

"Ding Chuan, I'll give you a leg of lamb later, which will make you break your belly." Han Zhongwei smiled. Since the construction of the Guard City, he was in such a good mood. In addition, his capable subordinates have all come, especially Du Gao. These 600,000 cattle and sheep were brought back by him, and today he also wants to welcome him.

"Dingchuan, are you familiar with the situation of the Naiman tribe?" Du Gao has been looking at the map of the Naiman tribe these days, but whether it is the Jamuha of the Zhadala tribe on the plateau or the map drawn by Dingchuan, there are not many records of the Naiman tribe in the westernmost direction.

"Naman tribe? That's at the westernmost point. Why do you suspect Temujin ran to the Naman tribe?" Ding Chuan was also a person with information. When he heard Du Gao ask, he immediately knew that this matter must be related to Temujin. Now they are both responsible for intelligence and military affairs. Everyone has only one target, and that is not Temujin of the Qiyan tribe.

"Yes, this time my joint army with Jamuka traveled all the way through the entire grassland, but I couldn't find Temujin at all. Now it's certain that Temujin is no longer in this grassland. There are nearly 100,000 people in his Qiyan tribe. So where can he go? He will definitely not go south to invest in Jin, so it's the greatest possibility to go to Naiman tribe. Of course, this is just my speculation, and everything depends on you to confirm." Du Gao said with a smile.

"I have to go and inquire about the relationship between Temujin and the Naiman tribe first. Give me half an hour and come soon." Speaking of the matter, Ding Chuan didn't even look at the bonfire and left the palace immediately.

"Is it useful to cram for the moment?" Du Gao heard that Ding Chuan was going to inquire about the news now, and said with a smile from behind.

"If you don't want to sharpen your guns in the face of battle, you will lose your energy." Ding Chuan turned around and said loudly.

"He must be asking the Qiyan tribe members in the city. If Temujin had not had any contact with the Naiman tribe before, he would never go to the Naiman tribe casually." Han Zhongwei said that Ding Chuan was going back in half an hour. The only feasible way was to ask the elderly Qiyan tribe members. Many of them were once warriors of the Qiyan tribe, and they must be clear about the relationship between Temujin and the Naiman tribe.

Sure enough, before half an hour had arrived, Ding Chuan hurried back. He had already inquired about the situation of the Naiman tribe.

"The Naiman tribe has now been divided into two branches, one is ruled by the Bulu Khan, and the other is ruled by the Bulu Khan's younger brother, Sun Khan. Temujin had fought with Bulu Khan and his coalition forces several times and was defeated. During this period, Sun Khan, who was the younger brother of Bulu Khan, stopped watching and left it indifferently. Therefore, if Temujin really wanted to join the Naiman tribe, the biggest possibility was to join the Sun Khan." It was not easy for Ding Chuan to find so much information in such a short time.

"Okay, you can send a strong man to the Naiman tribe to find out the news, the focus is on the Sun Khan. Of course, the Buyulu Khan cannot let go. With Temujin's situation, as long as he gives Buyulu Khan enough benefits and put down his original arrogant figure, it is not impossible to form an alliance with Yiyulu Khan." Han Zhongwei said.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away and let them set off tomorrow." Ding Chuan said immediately.

"There is no rush for a moment. Even if Temujin goes to join the Naiman tribe, he will not be able to escape. In addition, this time you go to the Naiman tribe, you can find some people in the Klie tribe, so that they can inquire about the Naiman tribe, which is more convenient." Han Zhongwei said, especially those Klie tribe who went out of the army. If they let them know that there is a chance to serve the King of Xia, they will definitely be extremely enthusiastic.

"Okay, then I'll eat a lamb leg first." Ding Chuan said with a smile. At this time, the cattle and sheep were all roasted, with all the colors, fragrance and taste, and he had already been salivating.

The next day, Ding Chuan secretly contacted some people from the Kelie tribe, mainly those who left the army. They heard that they could continue to serve the King of Xia. Although they had to leave the guard city, they heard that they could enjoy the treatment of military officers, and they were all like chickens. Not to mention inquire about military information, they would not frown even if they were asked to go up to the mountain of swords and sea of ​​fire.

In addition to the people of the Keli tribe, Ding Chuan also recruited some people from the Qiyan tribe. In the entire Guard City, only the people of the Qiyan tribe are now living the most miserable life. Their current identity is slaves of Han Zhongwei, and Ding Chuan gave them the condition that as long as they find the trace of Temujin, they will be free immediately. It is okay to continue living in the Guard City and enjoy the treatment of the Keli tribe. It is okay to leave, and there will be a generous reward at that time. Under the heavy reward, there must be brave men. Moreover, Temujin is not the only god in the Qiyan tribe. There are many people who secretly oppose him, including his uncles, who were once firm opposition parties. Ding Chuan chose such people.

Now that the carrier pigeons have been trained in the Guard City, the speed of sending messages is much faster than before. As long as the traces of the Qiyan tribe are found in the Naiman tribe, the information can be reported to the Guard City as soon as possible.

The guard city was in action, and Jamuha was not idle either. He led the army to first arrange heavy troops at the junction of the Naiman tribe and the Mongolian grassland, and cut off the passage for Temujin to return to the grassland. Then he also sent a wide range of detective cavalry to find Temujin's whereabouts in the shortest time.

In the guard city, Han Zhongwei would also arrange troops. In addition to leaving his 10,000 guards to guard the guard city, the other 1st Division and 2nd Army of the escort led by Du Gao all set out to the Naiman army. Of course, Han Zhongwei would also go with him this time, but he just followed him and did not interfere with Du Gao's control, so he led a regiment of royal guards to the road.

In fact, Han Zhongwei had already made plans. This time, regardless of whether Temujin was in the Naiman tribe or not, these two Naiman tribes must surrender to Jamuha, that is, to surrender to himself in disguise. Jamuha has become the lord of the grassland, and this Naiman tribe is the last step. As long as he cleans up the Naiman tribe, Jamuha can be called the real Mongol Khan. Even if he wants to establish a Khanate, it will not be impossible.

Because of Han Zhongwei, the marching speed of the guards was slower, and Du Gao didn't care. Anyway, Han Zhongwei had already explained to him that when fighting with the Naiman army, Jamukha's army was the main force, and the escort army was at most assisted from the side. Even if they really wanted to send troops, the escort Second Army would act as the main force. His first division was only a strategic force and would not be deployed rashly unless it was absolutely necessary.

"Prince, according to the latest news, Jamuha's army has arrived at Saarikeler, which is already the actual control territory of the Naiman tribe, but strangely, Jamuha has stopped here." Ding Chuan was still in charge of the scout this time, but there were more scouts this time than before, and the reconnaissance battalion of the First Division was under his command. Now there are nearly a thousand professional scouts under his command.

"Zamuha still wants to be polite first and then soldiers. In fact, he doesn't have to be polite at all. He will have a battle with the Naiman tribe sooner or later. Even if Temujin does not have the Naiman tribe, this step is essential." Han Zhongwei said with a smile. It seems that Jamuha's courage is still slightly inferior, but this is also good. At least it can show that he does not have much ambitions. As long as he controls the Mongolian grassland, he will be satisfied. In the future, Han Zhongwei will be much more at ease.

"Jamuha may not have seen this. Compared with his talents, Temujin is indeed much better than him in this regard." Ding Chuan said with a smile. Temujin has more than a dozen brave generals under him, and there are many people who help him with advice. In addition, Temujin himself is a commander-in-law. If it weren't for Han Zhongwei, ten Jamuka would not be Temujin's opponents.

"This is actually a good thing for us. Otherwise, if Jamukha becomes the second Temujin, our efforts during this period will be in vain?" Han Zhongwei said with a smile.

When the guards were still one day away from Jamukha's army, the scouts sent by Dingchuan finally sent back the accurate news. Temujin had indeed visited the Naiman tribe, but now they were not in the Naiman tribe. Temujin just borrowed the passage from the Naiman tribe, and he led the army and his tribe members to cross the Naiman tribe and fled to the west.
Chapter completed!