I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 502: The New Khan of the Right Wing of Mongolia

After more than ten days, Sanniang gathered more than 30 people including Hasiber, Nalin, Buyan, Bingtu and leaders of the Tumed, Ordos and Yongshebu tribes in the big tent.

"In five days it will be the Great Khan's 37th day of death, and the cremation ceremony will be held. Some things should be decided today."

As soon as Sanniang finished speaking, everyone was shocked.

Buyan, in particular, sat with his back straight and his upper body like a javelin.

He looked around, with visible pride in the corners of his eyes and mouth.

The position of Khan is finally my turn!
Thinking of this, Buyan couldn't help but say in his heart, Brother Xin Ai, it's a good thing you died.
Everyone looked at him, with all kinds of expressions in their eyes: jealousy, anger, flattery, and fawning. Only Bingtu lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

The third lady took a quick look, taking in everyone's expressions, and continued, "Although the Khan is over sixty, he is in good health. He can ride a horse and shoot arrows, galloping a thousand miles. He also drinks and eats meat, with three dou of wine per meal. He is in very good health."

Everyone nodded. These were all true. They saw it clearly when they were celebrating the birthday. Sanniang was indeed right.

"Bodidala, Yeseng, Gugeru and others rebelled and defected, which made the Khan furious. He suddenly collapsed, became seriously ill and fell into a coma, and finally died. This is something everyone knows."

Everyone nodded again.

"But Ben Hatun, as someone close to the Khan, found it very strange. When Hanaji killed Jineng, he caused even greater trouble. Later, he and Qiejin defected to the Ming Kingdom, causing the Khan to be humiliated outside the city of Datong.

Each of these incidents was more serious than the disobedience and defection of Bodidala and others. The Khan was not so angry that he fell seriously ill, but when Bodidala and others defected, the Khan was so angry that he fell into a coma and soon passed away.

Ben Hatun thinks there is a big problem! "

Sanniang's words shocked everyone, and they began to whisper and talk among themselves.

Bosihaer was like an old fox. He glanced at Sanniangzi's face several times, and then at Buyan and Bingtu. He pretended to be very surprised and said in a very stern tone: "Ketuhatun, what do you mean by that? You can't say that casually!"

Sanniangzi replied bluntly: "Kundulun Khan, Benhatun will not say anything without evidence.

These days, Ben Hatun asked people to secretly check the Khan's daily diet, and finally found that someone had put unknown substances in the mutton and wine that the Khan ate. "

Everyone stood up in shock.

Poison!

Someone poisoned Altan Khan!
This news is shocking!
Bosihaer was also shocked and unbelievable, and his words became stuttering: "Haha. Hatun, you said someone poisoned the Khan. This is no small matter. Do you have any evidence?"

"Somebody come!"

Following Sanniang's order, Tokto, accompanied by several guards, brought in two men, who were forced to their knees in front of everyone with a plop.

Someone in the big tent knew two people, one was the cook who specialized in roasting mutton for Altan Khan, and the other was the manager who specialized in preparing wine and drinks for Altan Khan.

"Tell me, what did you put in the Khan's meat and wine?"

The steward kowtowed repeatedly: "I dare not. They found me and threatened and bribed me, but I dared not put it in the wine. I kept the medicine they gave me and just gave it all to Qia Taiji (Tokto)."

The cook kowtowed repeatedly and said: "They forced me to do this. They caught my son and threatened me, saying that if I didn't do it, they would make me extinct.

I lived for more than fifty years and gave birth to six sons, but only this one survived, and I count on him to carry on the family line."

Tokto kicked him hard on the back and said, "You dare to take the life of the Khan just because you have inherited the incense!"

The cook quickly defended himself, saying, "I dare not take the Khan's life. I have followed the Khan for more than 20 years and have always been loyal to him. How dare I take his life?"

They repeatedly assured that the medicine they gave would only make the Khan's recovery slower. Before, the Khan fell ill outside Datong City, and although he recovered, he still had a tail. These medicines would only make the Khan's recovery slower. "

It was because I believed their words that I was brave enough to do it. I never thought that these people would lie to me. If I knew that this medicine would kill the Khan, I would rather take it myself than put it into his flesh.

Tokto kicked again, "Stop quibbling here!"

He took out a few packets of stuff and spread them out to show everyone. There were piles of powder with bright green color, which looked "highly poisonous" at first glance.

"It's these things. I don't know what they are."

Everyone looked at the packets of powder in Tokto's hands with complicated expressions, and no one stepped forward to verify their authenticity.

Tuoketuo wrapped up the powder and put it in his arms. "Tomorrow I will ask someone to test it to see what kind of poison it is."

Bosihaer rolled his eyes and asked, "Have you found out who instructed and threatened them to poison the Khan?"

Tuoketuo replied: "They all confessed. Wubashan only threatened them to do it!"

As soon as the name was spoken, everyone looked at Buyan.

Wubashan is only his foster brother, but he is better than a real brother and is the person he trusts the most.

Buyan's head was buzzing, as if a nest of hornets suddenly exploded in his brain.

Tuoketuo continued, "I asked Biji and Zaisheng to catch Wubashanzhi, but he disappeared."

He turned to look at Buyan and asked in a bad tone: "Buyan Taiji, where did Wubashan go?"

Buyan replied subconsciously: "The day before yesterday I was tired of eating mutton and wanted to change my diet, so Wubashanzhi took people to Daqing Mountain to hunt yellow sheep and hares.

He should have come back yesterday, but he was nowhere to be found. I sent people to look for him, but he hasn’t replied yet.”

Tokto stared at Buyan and said meaningfully, "Buyan Taiji, do you mean that there is no one alive or dead in Wubashan now?"

Buyan's heart twitched. Why did he say such a rude thing the day before yesterday? Did he say he would change his way of speaking?
No, it was someone who mentioned it at that time, and then I followed suit, and then he followed suit, and then instigated me to send Wubashan out hunting.

Who?
Qingshan Tabuneng, the son-in-law of the Khan and the loyal dog of the Third Lady!

Damn, I fell into a pit.

Now he was suspected of poisoning his father Khan. The key witness had disappeared, and the other party could not formally convict him, but he could not clear himself of suspicion either.

Bingtu, who had been keeping a low profile until now, stood up and said to Buyan with tears in his eyes: "Second brother, why are you doing this?
Father Khan has been very kind to you! Ever since your elder brother rebelled, Father Khan has always valued you and has been talking about passing the Khanship to you.

Why are you so anxious! "

Seeing Bingtu's grief-stricken look, Buyan felt like he had swallowed a toad alive.

More than half of the people in the big tent came to their senses. What happened today was a trick!

But you have to admit that they are just very good at it and you can't find any fault with it.

Let’s see what we’re going to play next!
Buyan was so angry that his face turned blue, but he couldn't tell.

The pit was dug, and he jumped in, so he had to keep quiet. If he dared to make a noise, there was no guarantee that they wouldn't just bury him in the dirt.

Now everyone was feeling nervous, and while being wary of the other party, they were also cautious about making a move. So under this consideration, everyone was trying to save their face, and no one dared to tear their faces apart easily.

Because everyone knows that after a fight, the final result will be a life-and-death struggle. But everyone is evenly matched, so who knows who will live and who will die!
So everyone walked on the tightrope, and after a secret confrontation, the overall situation was settled.

"The Ming people said that we cannot live without a ruler for even a day! The same is true for us Mongols! The Great Khan has ascended to heaven, and the millions of grassland tribes need a new Great Khan.

As the Khatun and accountant of the former Khan, I, Qilagut Nayanchu Yerketu, request that the fourth son of the former Khan, Bingtu Taiji, be made the Great Khan.

The third lady said this in a resounding voice.

Everyone, look at me, and I'll look at you.

Altan Khan's eldest son, Xin Ai, was rebellious and his entire family was killed by the Ming Dynasty.

The second son Buyan was suspected of poisoning his father Khan.

The third son died early, and the next son is the fourth son, Bing Rabbit.

Na Lin glanced at his third brother, Bosihaer, and then at Buyan, and thought to himself that as long as the Khan position was not taken away by the two of them, anyone else could take the position.

Bingtu is the new Khan, which is actually a good thing!

Nalin said, "Khatun is right. We Mongols cannot be without a ruler for a day. I agree with making Bingtu the new Khan!"

He was Altan Khan's younger brother, the leader of the Chagan Tatar tribe, and held a high position of power. He responded to Sanniang's words, and someone in the big tent immediately responded.

Bosihaer said: "Bingtu is honest and upright, and treats people sincerely. I agree that he should be the new Khan."

Another heavyweight agreed, and a one-sided trend emerged in the big tent.

Soon, most people spoke out in agreement, and then, led by Beshaer and Nalin, they supported Bingtu to ascend the throne in front of Altan Khan's spirit.

He gave himself the title of Boktu Khan and sent envoys to inform the tribes south of the desert.

On the 37th day after Altan Khan's death, Boktu Khan and Sanniangzi led a cremation ceremony for him.

Monk Xuanchi led hundreds of monks to chant Buddhist scriptures in unison.

Amid the buzzing sound of Buddhist chants, a fire broke out and quickly surrounded Altan Khan's tree coffin.

Three or four hours later, the fire died down, and the ashes were filled with colorful pearl-like relics. Tens of thousands of onlookers knelt on the ground and chanted the Buddha's name in unison with Monk Xuan Chi.

After asking people to put away the relics, Sanniang solemnly announced that she would carry on Altan Khan's will, build the planned city, and also build a stupa with jewels, gold and silver to store Altan Khan's relics and ashes.

A solemn green palace was built to enshrine the stupa.

Everyone praised in unison.

A fast horse galloped over, dismounted in the distance, and hurried over to the nearby place, saying to Sanniangzi and Boktu Khan: "Great Khan, Hatun, of the 5,000 households of nomads living in the area of ​​the Little Yellow River (Xilamulin River) north of the Daqing Mountains, 3,000 households have been taken away by Bodidala, Ye Deng and others in conjunction with Buyan."

Sanniangzi and Boktu Khan's faces turned pale.

A quarter of the foundation of the three thousand households was suddenly taken away.

"Send troops immediately! Beat these bastards and take back our people!" Boktu Khan waved his hands and roared angrily.

The third lady glanced at him with a serious expression.

"Great Khan, we cannot send troops!"

Boktu Khan turned around and asked in surprise: "Hatun, why?"

"They are waiting for us to send out troops. Then they can sow discord among us and say that we have betrayed our oath to the Khan and seized our people and pastures.

Right now, people are in a state of panic. Once we send out troops, many bystanders will panic and believe what those people say. "

Boktu Khan was very puzzled, "It was obviously those bastards who took away our people!"

The third lady shook her head: "In the eyes of the world, we are the strong and they are the weak. They will turn a blind eye to any offense from the weak. They will watch any action of the strong with wide eyes.

Just like sheep, they will naturally stand on the side of the sheep, even if those sheep are wolves in sheep's clothing. Until they are completely exposed, they are in the same group. "

Boktu Khan said angrily: "What should we do then?"

The third lady said firmly: "We will immediately send an envoy to Datong to inform the emperor that our Khan has been newly appointed and ask the Ming Dynasty to follow the old practice and confer the title of Khan."

"Looking for someone from Ming country?"

The third lady said angrily, "Since they think that our wolf claws and fangs are not sharp enough to scare them, then we will find them a tiger!"

The document was quickly delivered to the Governor's Office in Datong.

After Huo Ji received it, he was overjoyed and immediately invited Wang Daokun over.

"Bo Yu, your brilliant plan has come true."

After reading the urgent report, Wang Daokun also showed a look of joy, "In this way, although the Mongolian right wing has a new Khan, it is impossible for them to unite together!

From now on, we can maneuver more calmly and defeat them one by one!"

"Yes! Boyu, you and I will lead the joint signature and quickly report this important event to the capital."

Early the next morning, several fast horses left Datong City and galloped eastward towards the rising sun.

(End of this chapter)