Chaos of the Three Kingdoms Summons

Chapter 2243 Chu Talents Meet Yuan, Wei Qing is Coming

Although Li Xiang is the largest arms supplier to Tuoba Wei and the Qing Dynasty, for a long time, the share of Youqin and Jiyuan forces has also been considerable.

If it weren't for the interference of these troublemakers of the Han Dynasty, why would Temujin have to go through so many difficulties and obstacles every time he dealt with Tuoba Wei and the Qing Dynasty? However, the results he obtained each time were difficult to meet the expected values.

The suggestion of the counselor Yelu Chucai was to let Temujin seize this opportunity to control the two forces of Youqin and Jiyuan, so that Tuoba Wei and the Qing Dynasty would at least lose the two major arms dealers of Youqin and Jiyuan, or even make these two major arms dealers turn to their Yuan Mongolia.

Although it was Yuan Shao's men who came to the grassland to discuss the purchase of prisoners, there were also many wise men in the Yuan Dynasty and Mongolia. They knew very well that Yuan Shao was just putting this matter on the table, but behind this matter was still the Qing Han Emperor Liu Bei.

It’s just that, there are some things that you know and understand clearly, but you just don’t say them out loud.

  Moreover, if Temujin revealed this matter, what benefit would it bring to the Yuan Mongols?

Even if it was revealed, this kind of thing would only end up in an endless verbal battle. Liu Bei would never admit this kind of thing. To Liu Bei, they were just goods imported from Yuan Shao and had nothing to do with the Yuan Mongols.

But the same thing is not worth mentioning for Yuan Shao.

Liu Bei and Yuan Shao are different. Liu Bei relied on his own reputation to rise to power, while Yuan Shao relied on the reputation of three generations of officials.

Moreover, Yuan Shao, Qin Zheng, Li Xiang and others had already started arms trade with the grassland forces. Now, they were just changing their trading partners.

Although the asking price of the two major arms dealers, Youqin and Jiyuan, is not low, and can even be said to be quite high, the asking price is relative. For things that are extremely precious in the Central Plains, they may not be as precious when placed on the grassland. And for things that are extremely precious in the grassland, they may not be as precious when placed in the Central Plains.

Therefore, between the two, in fact, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to be beaten.

For Temujin, the Yuan Mongols now also needed a large number of weapons and armor.

Although Yuan Meng already had its own iron mines, it should not have been short of iron resources.

However, due to the limitations of the Yuan Mongolian government's efficiency in developing iron ore, and the fact that after the Yuan Mongolian conquest of the west, the population, military strength and other aspects of the Yuan Mongolian government have increased significantly, the efficiency of iron ore development has not kept up with the development of the Yuan Mongolian government's national strength.

It is precisely because of this that the Yuan Mongols now need a large amount of armor and weapons to equip their millions of troops, especially their large number of vassal troops.

"Prime Minister, please go and meet Yuan Shao's envoy to discuss the matter of the captives."

In this matter, the person Temujin trusted the most was actually Yelu Chucai, the prime minister.

Although Yelu Chucai is a remnant of the Yelu clan of the Western Xianbei, he has worked hard in everything since he defected to the Yuan Mongols. Many of the Yuan Mongols' current strategic development plans have Yelu Chucai behind them.

Today, the Western Expedition, which had the most crucial impact on the development of the Yuan Dynasty, was promoted by Yelu Chucai, who overcame all objections in the court. Yelu Chucai has made an indelible contribution to the development of the Yuan Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, rest assured that I will strive for the greatest benefit for our Great Yuan." Yelu Chucai vowed. "Prime Minister, this matter must be done quickly. We must make it happen as soon as possible." Temujin nodded.

Obviously, Temujin was also well aware that there was a time lag in information between the grassland and the Central Plains.

The news about the Sino-Vietnamese War that the grassland is receiving now is probably from a long time ago. After this period of time, it is probably not optimistic how the war situation in the Central Plains will develop.

Not to mention, even if this matter was accomplished, it would take a considerable amount of time for these captives to cross You and Ji and then reach the Central Plains battlefield.

Therefore, time is indeed very tight now, and Yelu Chucai must make this matter happen as quickly as possible.

"Everyone, Wei Qing's 120,000 troops are about to arrive, and the real fierce battle is about to begin!" After skipping over what happened with Yuan Shao, Temujin became worried about the current war situation again.

Since the war between Xizhou and Liangzhou broke out, Temujin's troops have generally fought quite smoothly along the way.

The battle in Liangzhou concentrated 250,000 troops of the Yuan Mongols. Many generals including Li Guang and Li Ling died in the battle. Wang Xiaojie and Jia Fu are still in the hands of the Yuan Mongols, and their lives or deaths are still unknown.

Although Li Ling was captured alive by the Mongols at the beginning, he, like Wang Xiaojie and Jia Fu, was tied to a chariot by Temujin and pushed to the front of the battle formation to serve as their arrow holders. When attacking Xianmei, he forced the defenders in the city not to shoot arrows easily.

Using the same method and old tricks again, Meng Tian, ​​with the lesson of Wang Xiaojie in mind, finally had no choice but to personally order the shooting of Li Ling to show Temujin his determination.

In fact, when giving orders, Meng Tian did not show favoritism. He directly ordered the archers to shoot at the three people at the same time. However, Temujin reacted quickly and rescued the remaining two, who were only slightly injured. In comparison, Li Ling was relatively unlucky and was shot directly in the vitals.

After this experience, Temujin knew that it would no longer be possible to use this method to threaten Meng Tian.

In fact, at the beginning, Meng Tian did not make up his mind to give such an order.

After issuing this order, the cost behind it is indeed tragic.

To put it nicely, it was for the sake of the overall situation. In this case, Li Xiang naturally could not hold him accountable for issuing such a forced order.

  But what about Li Ling, Wang Xiaojie, Jia Fu and their old friends and relatives? Wouldn't they resent Meng Tian?

Of course, it's human nature!

In this world, there are only a very small number of people who are selfless.

Even if they don't get angry now, they will keep it in mind and try every possible way to retaliate against Meng Tian in the future, even involving the entire family.

Otherwise, when Wang Xiaojie faced the same choice at that time, he would not have been so timid. He was really worried!