Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 845 Price
This is why they are so presumptuous.

A few years ago, when we arrived at Lake Baikal and established the Fengjing Mansion, there were only 40 people in Qing Dynasty, including men, women and children.

After the annexation of the Buryat Mongolian tribes and several years of peace, the total population has exceeded 60.

Fengjing Prefecture has three counties under its jurisdiction, which are located in the east, south and west of Lake Baikal respectively. It governs a large number of Mongolian tribes and also accepts tribute from the people in the forest.

As a result, over the past few years, the stable life has restored the heavily-lost Manchu Banners to [-] troops, [-] Han Eight Banners, [-] Mongolian Eight Banners, and more than [-] coated slave soldiers. One hundred thousand.

Although the number of soldiers and horses of the Mongolian Eight Banners increased greatly, under the suppression of the combination of the Manchu and Han Eight Banners, the rule was extremely stable.

Of course, although the strength of the army has recovered, the gunpowder, armor, weapons and other equipment are not as good as [-]% of those in Liaodong, and the strength has dropped significantly.

And what about the three tribes of Khalkha Mongolia?
After several years of investigations, the total population of the three ministries is only 50 million, and they are divided into three ministries, which are scattered separately. They are not the opponents of the Qing Dynasty at all.

Jierhalang raised his head and said: "The nearest to us is the Chechen Khan. It is said that its people have only [-] people. They are not our opponents at all."

As he said that, he actually raised his palm and raised five fingers: "As long as you have an army of [-], you can take it down and expand the land for thousands of miles."

These words were so passionate that people couldn't help but nod their heads in agreement.

Indeed, the disparity in strength between the two is huge, and it is as easy as flipping the palm of your hand.

Although the Hulunbuir Grassland is vast, there are many tribes, and there is no absolute dominant tribe. In the situation of scattered sand, they are definitely not their opponents.

However, Hong Chengchou raised his head and raised his objection: "My lord, the Khalkha Mongol trilogy is one, and it originally came from one of the [-] households of the Dayan Khan back then, and they are deeply connected with each other."

"Once the imperial court sends out troops, I'm afraid it will affect the whole body, causing the three tribes of Khalkha and Mongolia to move together."

As he said that, he bowed his hands to Shunzhi again, and said sincerely: "Now that the Ming people have just enshrined the nobles of various tribes in Chahar, the court suddenly mobilized troops, and I am afraid that it will greatly lose the hearts of the Mongols..."

"And the Ming people will definitely not let us send troops, and will definitely help each other, so instead of making wedding dresses for others—"

These words are so reasonable that people can't help thinking.

If they knew the history, they would know that the Junggar tribe’s eastward invasion prompted the Manchus to integrate Mobei Mongolia and set up General Ussuri Tai; later the Junggar tribe destroyed the Heshuote Khanate and allowed the Manchus to intervene in the Qinghai-Tibet region .

It can be said that when you have a powerful neighbor around you, don't start a war lightly.

Hearing this, everyone studied it carefully, and it made people sigh:
Once too many soldiers and horses are used, it will attract the attention of Ming people, and the newly stabilized Fengjing Mansion will immediately fall into the flames of war.

The reason why the Manchu and Qing fled to Lake Baikal was because of the separation of the Mongolian tribes in Mobei, which blocked the northward march of the Ming people.

As for the use of troops from Jilin and Liaodong, it is a long distance. Even if the direction is figured out, it will be dragged to death by logistics.

This is how they have lived a stable life for the past few years.

A few civil servants still have some cities, but a few Eight Banners nobles couldn't help but change their expressions:

It's not worth provoking the Ming people for the sake of a few tribes.

Shunzhi couldn't help but sigh: "This is really true."

But he clapped his hands again, with helplessness written on his face: "It's just that the northern land is full of frozen soil, and the only safe place to live is just around Lake Baikal. The imperial court also needs a place to go."

The Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties integrated the military and government, and Niu Luezhen not only governed the army, but also managed the people. It can be said that military merit is what they pursued.

And once it stagnates, the Eight Banners will naturally be abolished.

Therefore, after a few years of peace, Shunzhi couldn't wait to train troops for the Eight Banners, and the spoils he harvested would be the best gift.

"Hong Qing's family, now that the strength of the Eight Banners has been restored, they are ready to deploy troops. I don't know where is the right place?"

Hong Chengchou sighed, looked around, looked at the disappointed and timid expressions of everyone, and looked up at the emperor's expectant eyes, he had to say:
"Report to Your Majesty, the imperial court can only use troops to the east and west."

"To the east is the Hulunbeier Grassland. It is composed of Ewenki, Daur, and Oroqen people. The scale is only tens of thousands, but the land is fertile and the grassland is lush. It is suitable for the imperial court to use troops—"

"And to the west, there are the Raksha people."

Speaking of this, Hong Chengchou did not hesitate: "I heard that they built castles one after another along the roads and rivers, and this is the way we use our troops..."

Hearing the words Raksha people, Luc Dehun couldn't help but said, "If we deal with them, aren't we going to cut off the source of gunpowder?"

Shunzhi also agreed with it.

After using troops on Lake Baikal, the Qing Dynasty almost destroyed the efforts of the Russians for more than ten years.

But in the world, interests rule.

After a steady stream of mink and fur were traded with the Russians, they ignored those barren lands, and their eyes were blocked by huge profits.

In the [-]th and [-]th centuries, it was said that the Russians were greedy and constantly expanding their land. It was because of Russia's financial difficulties during this period.

At this time, the biggest financial source was fur from the East, especially mink hats, which were Russia's largest export commodity.

In order to get more mink, they had to go east and south.

"Yes!" Obai on the side rarely spoke: "It's better to take down the Hulun Buir Grassland. Although those Saurons are difficult to fight, they are the best slave soldiers."

Fan Wencheng rarely echoed: "The land in Hulunbeier is fertile, and I heard that it is all black soil. Although it is harvested once a year, it must be better than Lake Baikal, and the harvest can be more."

Seeing that most people agreed, Hong Chengchou looked at Ning Wanwo who was aside.

The thin and refined Ning Wanwo immediately appeared in front of everyone.

He smiled wryly in his heart, and could only stand out: "Your Majesty, according to my contacts with those Raksha people, it is known that Moxi Mongolia is located more than a thousand miles west of their castle."

"That is, the former Western Regions."

"This place has a vast territory, four distinct seasons, and pastures and cultivated land are everywhere. More importantly, the former Mongolian Khanate has fallen apart. This is a good opportunity for us to make great achievements..."

"When the time comes, don't talk about gunpowder, even salt, iron, tea, you will have everything—"

Hearing these words, everyone's eyes lit up.

Lake Baikal is a freshwater lake, which means it cannot produce salt.

As a result, salt became the biggest problem that plagued the Qing Dynasty. In addition, nomads also needed tea to clear their greasy stomachs, and ironware as weapons of war.

And these are all subject to Tsarist Russia.

Therefore, although the Lake Baikal region is a fertile land, anyone with a long-term vision can see that it is a difficult place.

When Fan Wencheng heard this, his heart moved, but in the end he shook his head and said, "No."

"A single army marched for thousands of miles, not to mention the lack of food and grass along the way, just talking, even if they took down the castle of the Raksha people, but cut off contact, what will the court do in the future?"

"An all-or-nothing thing should never be done."

To put it bluntly, this is the psychology of a gambler, and Fan Wencheng will never allow it.

Hong Chengchou sighed: "You can discuss with the Raksha people about making excuses."

"When the time comes to take down the tribes in Moxi, and then turn around and take down Mobei Mongolia, the two Mongolians are in hand, and 30 cavalry are enough to go south and restore the prestige of the Great Qing."

"It will be another magnificent Mongol Empire."

The outline of this blueprint is extremely attractive, but also has great feasibility.

No one will deny the power of the Mongol Empire, and this is also the biggest attempt of the latecomers.

When the Qing Dynasty became the second Mongol Empire, will the struggle for world hegemony be far away?

The few people in the row were panting heavily, and there seemed to be lights in front of their eyes.

"The old minister thinks that this matter is extremely difficult."

Fan Wencheng directly shook his head: "This journey is thousands of miles away, and the journey is immeasurably dangerous. Once tens of thousands of elite soldiers are lost, the foundation of the imperial court will be shaken."

As he said that, he asked directly: "Who can issue a military order and definitely take down all the tribes in Moxi?"

"Your Majesty, although the Chechen Khan has been quite submissive in recent years, the Mongols have always been ambitious and watched us like wolves. Be careful—"

These words immediately awakened everyone.

"Although a beautiful dream is good, it is still a dream after all, and it cannot be taken as reality." Shunzhi concluded, with a wry smile on his increasingly mature face.

At this time, Hong Chengchou's expression was calm.

Regarding the suggestion being rejected, he had already made a mental plan, besides, this is Ning Wan's suggestion to me, so what does it have to do with him?

"What Fan Shoufu said is true."

Hong Chengchou suddenly showed a smile: "Back then Song Taizu said, how can you allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch."

"Now that the imperial court is occupying the north, Chechen Khan's wolfish ambitions have to be eliminated. Otherwise, no matter where the imperial court uses troops, it will always be controlled by its people."

Shunzhi squinted his eyes and said nothing, while Oboi on the side asked, "Didn't you say that you are afraid of the Trinity? When the time comes when you offend the Chechen Khan Ministry, the other two will come—"

"But what if he takes the initiative to send troops?"

Hong Chengchou cupped his hands, revealing a smug smile.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Sun Shuolei, the [-]th generation of Genghis Khan, established himself as a Khan in the Kherlen River area, called "Chechen Khan". Buryatia in the north.

Before the Qing Dynasty arrived at Lake Baikal, the Chechen Khans had always had close contacts and trade with the Russians.

Its king's tent is located on the banks of the Kelu River, with lush water and grass, which is an extremely rare good place in the Mobei area.

Therefore, only the Chechen Khan headquarters are nomadic here, and the rest of the tribe can only envy.

At this time, Chechen Khan had passed into the hands of the second generation Babu Khan, who was the second son of Shuo Lei.

A few years after succeeding to the throne, in the king's tent, he learned that he had been rewarded by Chechen Khan and King Kru, and he was overjoyed.

Prestige does not seem to him, what he hopes most is to be recognized and consolidate his strength.

Just as he was throwing a big banquet, he suddenly got news:

The Qing Dynasty decided to send [-] troops to conquer the Saurons in the Hulunbeier area.

This moment made him very angry, the leg of lamb in his hand was no longer fragrant, and the woman in his arms was even more so.

"Damn it, the remnants of Manqing are so ambitious, they just took down the Buryats, and they still want to go east—"

Anger burned in his eyes, and the jealousy and anger in his chest couldn't be stopped no matter what.

In fact, when he first succeeded to the throne, Manchu had just established a foothold on Lake Baikal.

At first, he didn't care about it. After all, it was the Raksha people who suppressed and ruled the Buryats. The Chechen Khan often traded with them, so they naturally knew that it was not easy to fight.

Therefore, although Man Qing is strong, he and his father Shuo Leihan are not optimistic about Man Qing.

They even have the idea of ​​reaping the benefits of fishing.

Unexpectedly, the Raksha people were vulnerable and were directly defeated. The Manchu Qing occupied Lake Baikal, which was rich in water and grass, and also ruled the tribes of Buryatia and Mongolia.

At this time, he was unwilling to put away his thoughts, and could only admit it with his nose pinched, but he would not pay tribute to Manqing.

"Great Khan, although Hulunbuir is far away, many tribes have surrendered to us. Once we sit back and watch, many small tribes may switch to other tribes—"

At this time, the eldest son Norbu couldn't help but said, "What will the other nobles think of you then?"

"Okay——" Chechen Khan couldn't stop his anger. He looked at his son: "What do you think should be done?"

"Khan, let's sneak attack the so-called Fengjing Mansion while it's going east."

Norbu said happily: "I heard that the Manchu Qing has hundreds of thousands of troops, which is several times that of ours. At that time, as long as we take down this group of old and weak women and children, even the soldiers who returned from the Eastern Expedition will have nothing to do with us."

As he spoke, he even looked forward to it: "After annexing this group of remnants, the Chechen Khan will leap to No. [-] in Mobei, and then the Tushetu Khan and Zasak Khan will be taken down, and Mobei will be unified. .”

"When the time comes, Daming will only be on an equal footing with us—"

This call immediately aroused Chechen Khan's ambition.

Who doesn't want to unify Mobei and restore the glory of the Mongol Empire?

"Okay, you go and find out about this—"

A few days later, Chechen Khan learned that the large-scale Qing army had left Fengjing Mansion and had arrived in Hulunbeier, where it was killing.

However, there were less than [-] soldiers and horses guarding Fengjing in the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

Although this is also a huge force, it is much less than before.

Chechen Khan was overjoyed, and couldn't wait to summon the nobles from his headquarters and various ministries. After dividing up the benefits, he gathered an army of [-] and marched noisily towards Lake Baikal in the north.

As for notifying the other two departments, it is simply impossible.

He was reluctant to part with such a piece of fat.

At this time, a few days after the Chechen Khan left Kruha, a huge army of troops came to the eastern part of the Kruhe River.

This is the elite of fifty thousand and eight banners led by Jierhalang.

"Follow this river for two hundred miles to the west, where the Khan Tent is located. Non-Khan Tent tribes must not be nomadic around..." the guide trembled.

"Woo--" Jierhalang looked at the nearby grassland and couldn't help admiring, "It really is a good place."

In fact, the army did set off to the east, leading an army of [-]. This is true, otherwise Chechen Khan would never be able to hide it.

It's just that half of the [-] troops are slave soldiers, who are responsible for raising the flag and shouting for momentum.

After leaving the slave soldiers in Hulunbuir, Jierharang immediately turned to the Kru River area alone, looking for the Chechen Khan Tent.

"Hahaha, Chechen Khan, this is the price of greed—" Jierhalang was overjoyed, with a grin on his face.

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