Usurpation of Mongolia: My father-in-law is Genghis Khan

Chapter 20 Killing three birds with one stone: Armored cavalry!

"Thank you so much, Prince Consort Zhao Shuo!"

Thinking of the huge profits brought by this "sweet wine", Alawusi's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter.

Zhao Shuo said, "In fact, what Mongolia can trade with the Wanggu tribe is far more than just salt and this sweet wine. As long as the Wanggu tribe sincerely submits to Mongolia, there will be many benefits."

This is not bragging at all.

With strong liquor now available, is toilet water far behind?
After making huge profits, they can hire highly skilled craftsmen from the Central Plains, and produce soaps with higher technical content, and even glass, the killer weapon that time travelers use to make money, will not be far away.

Of course, apart from white salt and high-proof liquor, the only thing Zhao Shuo can offer is something that also requires a relatively low technical level.

Sheepskin robe.

It is quite normal for Mongolians to wear sheepskin robes.

However, according to the traditional practice of the grassland, sheepskin must be soaked with animal brains, internal organs, and even feces before it can be made into a Mongolian robe.

You can imagine how the final product tastes.

Not to mention the Jin people, even the Naiman people in the western grasslands looked down on this thing. It could not be traded at all and could only be used by themselves.

Of course Zhao Shuo knew that leather could be made by nitrating.

But how could one buy saltpeter in the remote eastern grasslands?

As for finding saltpeter mines on their own? It was hard to say whether there were any on the grasslands. Zhao Shuo's 5,000 households were almost stretched to the limit, and there was no extra manpower to look for them.

Fortunately, Zhao Shuo carefully searched his memories and thought of a report from later generations.

Later generations used the acidic water left over from extracting ghee from milk to tan sheepskin. This method not only eliminated any odor but also created exceptionally soft, far superior to tanned sheepskin, making it a high-end leather fabric. Even in later times, it enjoyed considerable market value.

This time when Zhao Shuo came to Temujin's tent, he brought three new sheepskin robes.

One male and two females, to honor Zhao Shuo's father-in-law Temujin, mother-in-law Borte, and Temujin's mother Hoelun.

"Is there such a fine sheepskin robe in the world? Oh, God Almighty! How many good things are there in Mongolia? This... is this still the Mongolia I know?"

After seeing the sheepskin robe that was so white, soft and without any strange smell, Alawusi's eyes widened.

Temujin also touched the sheepskin robe with great interest and nodded, saying, "What a great thing! We don't have much on the grassland, but we have a lot of cattle and sheep. Ah Shuo, you have found a great way to make money for the people of the grassland this time!"

However, the surprises don’t end there.

Zhao Shuo looked at Alawusi and said, "You can also give this sheepskin robe to the Wanggu tribe to sell, and I'll give you the same 20% profit. However, I have a condition."

"Just tell me, Prince Consort Ashu." Alawusi said without hesitation.

Zhao Shuo said, "I heard that the most elite troops of the Jin Kingdom are a type of heavily armored cavalry called the Iron Pagoda. If the Wanggu tribe can help me buy 500 sets of full armor for the Iron Pagoda, that would be great." "This..."

In the past, in order to avoid the wrath of the Jin people, no one would have dared to smuggle the heavy armor of the Iron Buddha, and even the Iron Armor Wanggu tribe did not dare to smuggle one.

But now, looking at the soft and smooth sheepskin robe, Alawusi gritted his teeth and said, "The Jin Kingdom is very wary of our Wanggu tribe. Even if we have a lot of money, it is impossible to get 500 heavy armors. However, as for 200 heavy armors, even if the whole Wanggu tribe risks their lives, we will find a way to get them for you, my prince consort."

"Two hundred heavy armor suits... that's fine. But we need to add another five hundred regular iron suits."

"Okay, let's do as Prince Consort Zhao Shuo says!" Alawusi agreed readily.

After the banquet, Temujin ordered Zhao Shuo to personally escort Alawusi back to the Mongolian tribe. On the one hand, this was to express Mongolia's respect for the Wanggu tribe, and on the other hand, it was to finalize the details of the cooperation between the two sides. After all, these trade items were all made by Zhao Shuo.

Now, only Temujin and Hunnan are left in the Golden Tent.

Temujin sighed sincerely, "Ashuo is truly a rare talent for our Mongols. This not only solves the problem of the Wanggu tribe, but also opens up a source of income for our Mongols, and also exchanges for precious armor. It can be said that we kill three birds with one stone."

"Prince Consort Zhao Shuo is more than just a rare talent. He's a blessing bestowed upon the Khan by the Eternal Heaven," Hu Nan reminded him. "Khan, do you remember when Prince Consort Zhao Shuo asked for over 400 households of the Zhierjin? The request for 500 sets of heavy armor from Alawusi today is probably for those Zhierjin. In time, Prince Consort Zhao Shuo should be able to turn these Zhierjin into the sharpest spearheads of the Mongols. He truly keeps his word!"

Temujin nodded and said, "Also, white salt, sweet wine, and new sheepskin robes are not acquired overnight. And the people with whom these things are exchanged are nothing more than the Naimans in the west and the Jin people in the south. Large-scale trade with the Wanggu tribe should have been part of Asuo's plan for a long time."

"Indeed," Hu Nan exclaimed in admiration. "Prince Consort Ashuo is very meticulous in his planning and is far superior to me. I am old and have been feeling a bit drained lately. Why not transfer Prince Consort Ashuo to the royal court to help the Khan handle various military and national affairs?"

This was the shrewd Hu Nan. Seeing that Zhao Shuo was so talented, he wanted to abdicate and give this position similar to that of prime minister to Zhao Shuo.

However, Temujin thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly and said, "Forget it. Ashu is a soaring eagle. I'm afraid he won't be happy if he's confined to the royal court. Let's put it this way. I've already picked out a few clever young men and plan to appoint them as Cheerbi. Hunan, since you're old, take these young men and help me with all sorts of military and national affairs."

Cheerbi can be translated into attendant officer, eunuch, constant attendant, etc.

In fact, the institutions formed by these Cheerbi were equivalent to Temujin's political cabinet and military staff.

It has to be said that Temujin was a man of great talent and strategy, and he was self-taught. Without anyone's reminder, he strengthened the royal court's advisory power with just a slight change of mind.

……

Another half year later.

The morning light, like fine threads, penetrated the mist, casting a golden glow over the vast expanse of Hulunbuir grassland. The grassland wind, carrying the fragrance of grass and the distant cries of cattle and sheep, gently caressed every inch of the land.

In a corner of the grassland, a well-trained heavy cavalry team was lined up in an orderly manner.

Their tall and strong war horses stood quietly, occasionally shaking their long tails, looking both majestic and steady.

Their armor, veils, chicken necks, and chest armor were all black, and even their horses were covered with black vests, saddles, and parasites. They held maces in their hands, scimitars on their waists, heavy bows on their backs, and quivers filled with twenty sharp heavy arrows. They were armed to the teeth.

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