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

Chapter 3 Shocked the whole audience, the hero returns!
Of course, there were less than twenty of them now, including Temujin. With such strength, it would be difficult for them to even protect themselves, let alone seek revenge.

The most urgent task now is to quickly accumulate strength.

A little later, Su'ala, Dashiman, Yelu Ahai, Tuhua, and Xuelijian, who had been tasked with finding food and water, returned. They had luckily hunted three wild horses and gathered some dead branches, enough for them to eat for three to five days. However, they still had no clean water. They could only continue to drink the muddy, bitter water of the Banjuni River.

Haban, Huluhun, Asulu, Zhenhai, Shaogur, Zhabarhuozhe, and Shuchitai also returned one after another without gathering any defeated soldiers.

This is also reasonable.

Only a few high-ranking Mongol officials knew the rendezvous point was at the Banjuni River. Most of the defeated troops simply fled in all directions. How could they have reached the Banjuni River in such a short time? It's not surprising that the scattered Mongol leaders didn't arrive so quickly.

"It doesn't matter if we haven't gathered enough troops. You can't make kumis in a hurry!" Temujin said with a smile, "Come, let's cook some horse meat first! After we're full and have enough water, we can have a good sleep. Once we're fully rested, we can start all over again. We'll always have troops and territory! I just don't believe that the Eternal Heaven will not bless me, a descendant of Kubula Khan, but bless those despicable villains who broke their oaths!"

"Yes! The Khan is right! Kill the horse and cook the meat!"

"If there's something big to say, let's talk about it after we've had enough food and drink!"

"Eternal Heaven bless the Mongols!"

"Wang Han has betrayed his oath, and he will definitely fulfill it!"

"Victory will definitely belong to us!"

……

Everyone responded in unison. Some began to kill wild horses and cut their meat, others lit a bonfire, and others took off their helmets, filled them with muddy water from the Banjunni River, and began to cook the meat.

It wasn't long before the aroma of horse meat wafted into the air. Someone even hummed a Mongolian ballad, finding joy in the midst of hardship and keeping their fighting spirit high.

However, in reality, Temujin's heart was not as relaxed as he appeared on the surface.

We didn’t manage to gather a single fleeing soldier just now. This is not a good sign!

Who knows how many defeated soldiers can be gathered in the end?
As Zhebie just said, four or five thousand, or only two or three thousand, or even one or two thousand?

With that little bit of strength, can he defeat Wang Han and get revenge?
Is Changshengtian still on his side this time?

Can mother and wife really be safe and sound?
And that Zhao Shuo...

From being the Mongolian Khan, the third most powerful force on the grassland, to now having only eighteen riders by his side, even a hero like Temujin could not help but fall into self-doubt and feel very depressed.

It is at this time!

"Da da da"

A slight sound of horse hooves reached Temujin's ears.

"Huh? Who?"

Temujin quickly stood up and went towards the distant sound, only to see two riders galloping towards him from afar.

"Khan! Khan!"

That's Mu Huali's voice!

He was one of the members who gathered the defeated soldiers and has only returned now!
There is another rider beside him!
"Khan, look! Who's here?"

"Ah? Hasar! My brother Hasar! God bless you, he... he's still alive!"

Khasar was both Temujin's biological brother and his right-hand man. At the age of nine, Khasar teamed up with the eleven-year-old Temujin to kill his half-brother Bekter, helping Temujin become the head of the family.

When Khasar grew up, he became incredibly strong, brave, and skilled in archery, becoming one of Temujin's most powerful generals. According to historical records, Temujin once happily praised him, "Hasar's archery and Beligutai's bravery are the things I relied on to conquer the world!"

Now, seeing Khasar's safe return, Temujin was truly delighted. "The Eternal Heaven has treated us brothers well!"

It happened so quickly that in the blink of an eye, Hasar and Muhuali arrived in front of Temujin and dismounted.

Temujin held Hasar's hand, looked him over carefully, and said, "Hasar, you're okay. I'm so glad! Tell me how you fought your way out of the encirclement and found your way here."

"Uh... I'm ashamed to say this!" Hasar said with a look of embarrassment on his face despite his happiness. "In the Battle of Helan Zhenshatuo, I actually didn't escape. Instead, I was captured by Wang Han's army. Thanks to Zhao Shuo, I was able to see my elder brother again!"

"What? Zhao Shuo?"

"Of course! Who else can save my Hasar from thousands of troops except our Mongolian famous Bater Zhao Shuo?" Hasar said without hesitation.

"Zhao Shuo...is he still alive?"

"More than alive, he's right behind me!" As he spoke, Hasar pointed behind him and said, "Look, big brother, isn't he coming?"

"what!"

Temujin looked back and saw that it was true.
Two horses, one white and one black, were galloping towards him, side by side!

On the left, a black horse is a man with deep, three-dimensional features, a straight nose, and bright, captivating eyes. He is tall, with subtle muscle lines. His hair is neither braided like the grassland people nor tied up like the Han people. Instead, it is cut half-length and hung back, with only a thin half-inch left on the sides, giving him a clean, sharp, and wild look. (This is the hairstyle of Mr. Jia Qian)

If that isn't Temujin's trusted and beloved general Zhao Shuo, then who else could it be?

The man on the white horse on the right gave Temujin a big surprise.

She was a woman with an oval face, a high nose bridge, fair skin, a slender figure, fit but not thin, and bright and moving eyes. Who else could she be but Temujin's favorite daughter, Hua Zheng?
It turned out that Zhao Shuo was not only alive, but also successfully saved his beloved daughter Hua Zheng!
Hua Zheng did not suffer the misfortune that Temujin imagined!
"Okay! Okay! That's great!"

In just a moment, a wave of ecstasy surged through Temujin's heart, brain, and even every part of his body! It was even more soothing than a hot bath in the cold winter! It was even more exhilarating than meeting his best confidant and drinking the best kumis together!

He waved his hands vigorously and said, "Zhao Shuo! Zhao Shuo! The shaft of my chariot, the left and right arms of my body! Hua Zheng, the jewel in my palm, the eyes in my head! Come here quickly! I'm here! Over here!"

"Here! Zhao Shuo Anda, Sister Hua Zheng, we are here!" Subuchi also shook his arms wildly.

To be honest, Jochi's ecstasy now is even greater than Temujin's.

It's a simple truth. Even without Zhao Shuo, Temujin still had other loyal and brave generals. But Jochi no longer had such a good brother!
When Temujin was eighteen years old, his wife Borte was captured by their enemy, the Merkits. A few months later, when Temujin joined forces with Wang Khan and Jamuka to rescue Borte from the enemy, she was already pregnant and later gave birth to Jochi.

Was Jochi really Temujin's son? Almost everyone had their doubts. Growing up amidst so many meaningful gazes, Jochi was both fiery and stubborn, yet also incredibly sensitive.

The only person he could feel completely treated as Temujin's son was Zhao Shuo. Only in front of Zhao Shuo could Jochi open his heart.

"Zhao Shuoba'er! Princess Hua Zheng! We are here!"

Others were waving frantically too!
Bater, translated into Chinese, means hero, warrior! It is the highest praise Mongolians give to a man!
"we are coming!"

"Uu~~Uu~~"

In a short while, Zhao Shuo and Hua Zheng came up to the front in full view of everyone, dismounted, and stood side by side.

Hua Zheng perfectly inherited Temujin's tall stature. Although a woman, she towered over the average Mongolian man. Standing on the ground, she appeared even more slender, with long arms and legs, like an elegant, noble swan with long legs and a slender neck.

Zhao Shuo was no less tall than Temujin, standing a full half a head taller than Hua Zheng. With broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs, he exuded a masculine and robust aura, like a wild, majestic, and powerful Saker Falcon.

The two of them dismounted almost at the same time and stood side by side. They were so well-matched and had such a tacit understanding!

Hua Zheng bowed deeply and said, "Hua Zheng greets Father Khan! I'm sorry for being unfilial and causing Father Khan worry!"

Zhao Shuo bowed deeply and said loudly, "Khan! I have fulfilled my mission and rescued Hua Zheng. I have come to report your order!"

(End of this chapter)