The Tatars used to call the Luan River the Lightning River, because its shape is like a lightning bolt, which is extremely inlaid in the Xilin Gol steppe, and for thousands of years, it has silently nourished this rich pasture.

Not far from the north of the Hunshandak Desert, in the "zigzag" bay of the Luanhe River, the main force of the Ming army's 50,000 Northern Expedition is still stationed here, and the fortress on the high slope is still stepping up construction, and sixteen fortress cannons have been erected, and the heaviest one can reach a range of five miles.

Ever since the last time the grain route was cut off, Xu Jin had decided to build the camp into an impregnable fortress for storing military rations, even if it took several months.

The night was extremely quiet, and the sound of the Luan River could be faintly heard in the tent, and Xu Jin, who had just finished bathing, was reading the information collected by the Jinyi Wei spies at the moment. There are all kinds of information, including the important military situation of Alta arranging troops near the Khan's court, as well as the trivial things of Alta's concubines competing for wind and jealousy and stealing men.

According to the intelligence collected by Jinyiwei, Alta gathered nearly 200,000 heavy troops near the Chahar Khan Court, apparently intending to wait for Xu Jin's 50,000 main forces to take the initiative to send them to the door to be beaten.

People have prepared all the iron hammers, Xu Jin is naturally not stupid to stick out his brain at this time and let people knock it, of course, sooner or later, the Chahar Khan Court will have to fight, otherwise what's the point of the Northern Expedition?

The fight must be beaten, but the safety measures must be done before the fight, at least the "helmet" must be worn, otherwise it will be knocked off by others.

Therefore, Xu Jin has ordered a few days ago to order Jing Dachu, the chief soldier of Xuanfu, and Yu Linsheng, the chief soldier of Datong, to move closer to him, and everyone will join forces together, and the total strength will exceed 100,000.

Although the number of troops does not determine the final outcome of the war, the great leader once told us that the strength of more people is greater, and the chance of winning with more people and fewer people is still greater.

In addition, Xu Jin also sacrificed the trump card of the Mentu sisters and brothers, to put it bluntly, it was to engage in a public opinion war, he let the secret stake of Jinyiwei spread the news everywhere, and sent me to poison Bodi Khan, brutally torture and kill Kuden Khan Da Xun, and kill all the Mentu sisters and brothers, etc., anyway, it is just to add oil and vinegar, how to black and how to erase, and it is right to portray me as an animal who does no evil, shameless and debauchery, and exterminates human nature.

In addition, it was also particularly emphasized that the Ming army's Northern Expedition was just, and it was in response to the request of the Mentu brothers and sisters, and only aimed at Alta and his diehards, and as long as the rest did not become enemies of the Ming army, the Ming army would not be blamed for the past.

As the so-called attack on the heart, the power of public opinion warfare is actually not to be underestimated, no, the effect is still very significant, after all, I am indeed seeking power and usurping the throne, and the Khan position has not yet been stabilized, there are still many forces within the Tatar that are loyal to Da Lai Xun, especially the three thousand households on the left wing, these days there are some tribal lords who have secretly sent people to tempt and ask to meet the Mentu sisters, and Xu Jin has satisfied these people.

So don't look at the fact that I am now strong and strong, and gather 200,000 heavy troops in the Chahar Khan's court to sharpen their swords, once Issana succeeds in rebelling against one or two tribal lords, these 200,000 troops may collapse at any time.

"Dashuai, Isana and Chilu don't spend time outside asking to see." At this time, a personal guard walked into the handsome tent road.

Xu Jin's heart moved, could it be that Isana had already said that a certain tribal lord had been moved? So he put down the information in his hand and said quietly: "Please let them in." ”

Soon, Isana and Chilu Buhua were led in by their own soldiers, and the two of them saluted Xu Jin respectfully: "I have seen the Duke of Yasukuni." ”

Since experiencing the last Jedi counterattack and witnessing Xu Jin's army commanding the army to defeat the 100,000 cavalry of Alta in a desperate situation, Isana and Chilu Buhua have both been convinced by Xu Jin, especially Isana, who dared to sneer at Xu Jin before, but now seeing Xu Jin is like a mouse seeing a cat.

Xu Jin glanced at the two of them and said with a smile: "The county lord of Isana has a happy face, but there is good news to tell his father?" ”

Isana couldn't help muttering secretly, this guy is not very old, but he is older than the old fox, nodded and said: "We have a total of eight Etoks in the Chaharwan household, and now two of them are willing to assist Mentu, but they ask to see Mentu himself first. ”

After Isana finished speaking, she quickly glanced at Xu Jin, and although the tension in her eyes was well hidden, it was still keenly captured by Xu Jin.

Xu Jin picked up the teacup and took a sip of black tea, glanced at the Chilu Buhua next to him, and found that this thing was obviously a little tight, so he couldn't help but laugh secretly, put down the teacup and asked slowly, "Which two Etoks want to see Mentu?" ”

Chilu Buhua hurriedly said: "For their safety, I can't say it for the time being, because once the news leaks out, I will definitely poison them, so please forgive me." ”

Xu Jin smiled and said, "It's not impossible for them to see Mentu!" ”

Isana rejoiced: "Really? Then the annoying Yasukuni Gong will immediately send someone back to the capital to pick up Mentu. ”

"It's a little bit younger, playing with my country's father-in-law, and it's a little tender." Xu Jin secretly laughed, but said quietly: "The county lord of Isana trusts these two Etok lords so easily? After all, they have already taken refuge in Meda, if they are just deliberately trying to deceive you, but in fact they want to assassinate Mentu? ”

"Absolutely not!" Isana said immediately, and added with a twinkle in her eyes after speaking: "These two Etoks have always been very loyal to my father, the Great Khan, they won't lie to me, never!" ”

Xu Jin laughed and said: "Since they are so loyal, why do they still take refuge in Meda, why don't they stop you when the three of you sisters and brothers are chased and killed by Meda?" ”

Isana was immediately speechless, and Chilu Buhua next to her hurriedly explained: "Altan originally promised the great shaman to spare Kuden Khan (Da Lai Sun), but he deceived everyone, and those two Otoks did not know that Alta had sent troops to hunt us down. ”

Xu Jin said indifferently: "Is this really the case?" But even if this is the case, for the sake of safety, if they want to see the door map, they must go to the Gubeikou Pass to meet them, and I will send someone to take the door map to Gubeikou. ”

Yisana and Chilu didn't look at each other, and the latter said curtly: "Grandpa Guo, I'm afraid this won't work, these two Etuoke lords are also worried that if they enter Gubeikou, the Ming army will be unfavorable to them." ”

The smile on Xu Jin's face disappeared instantly, and he said lightly: "Then don't see you, in fact, if they are sincere, it is enough to see the county lord of Isana." ”

Isana was secretly annoyed, but she didn't dare to attack, this guy in front of her was usually smiling, polite to everyone, gentle as jade, but once she became serious, she was not angry and arrogant, which made people tremble.

Originally, Isana and Chilu Buhua still wanted to take this opportunity to get Mentu back from the Daming capital, but judging by Xu Jin's attitude, this move would definitely not work, so Isana retreated and begged: "Okay, then I'll communicate with them again, but the county lord has a request, and I hope that the Duke of Yasukuni can agree." ”

Xu Jin smiled and said, "Please tell the county lord first." ”

Seeing that Xu Jin had returned to smiling again, Isana suddenly felt that the pressure had been greatly reduced, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said, "Holge, who was captured by General Xie last time, has already promised to be loyal to the county lord, can you give him to me?" In addition, there are also those captured Tatar cavalry, and I beg the Duke of Yasukuni to hand them over to me as well. ”

Xu Jin couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation in his eyes, if this Isana was a man, and she would sit on the sweat seat, she would definitely be better than Da Lai Xun's waste, and said indifferently: "Could it be that Isana County mainly organizes its own army?" ”

Isana nodded, and then Youmu looked at Xu Jin nervously, obviously worried that the latter would not agree, but who knew that Xu Jin actually said with a calm expression: "This is naturally no problem, as long as those captives are willing to be loyal to you." ”

Isana was overjoyed, and said with a rather large-scale ferociousness: "This is natural, if you refuse to swear allegiance to the lord of this county, the lord of this county will not use it." ”

Xu Jin nodded and smiled: "That's okay, go back and talk to Vice General Wang, but it's easy for you to hand over those captives to the county lord, but I am not responsible for the military salary, grain and grass, equipment, etc., and you have to bring it yourself." ”

Isana and Chilu Buhua were dumbfounded, now their own food is from Daming, in other words, they can't even feed themselves, so the money and food they come from to feed the army?

After being stunned for a long time, Isana had no choice but to be cheeky and said: "The grain and grass equipment are borrowed by the county lord, as long as there is something in the future, it will be returned to the Yasukuni Duke immediately, and it will be doubled, how about it?" ”

Xu Jin shook his head and said lightly: "Have you forgotten that the county lord of Isana has promised before that once my Ming Dynasty sends troops to the Northern Expedition, all the money and food consumed by the army will be borne by you." ”

Isana's face was hot, and she said stubbornly: "That's right, the lord of this county has promised like this, but the premise is that Da Ming succeeds in helping us restore the country, and if the restoration fails, we won't be able to come up with these money and food." ”

Xu Jin smiled and said: "This is indeed the case, but the county lord can't afford to pay my army's money and food for the time being, and now he has to spend my Daming's money and food to recruit troops and horses for you, isn't this a bit ...... Too much? It's like going down to a restaurant to eat white food, but also reaching out to the shopkeeper to ask for silver. ”

Isana's face turned red, and Chiru coughed lightly in embarrassment: "Grandpa Guo, this ...... Can't compare! ”

"It really can't be compared!" Xu Jin teased. Chilu Buhua couldn't help but feel a fever on his old face, and he couldn't go on.

Isana gritted her teeth and said, "Then how can the Duke of Yasukuni be willing to borrow the main grain, grass and equipment of this county?" ”

Xu Jin said without changing his face: "The county lord is really quick to speak, then the national lord will say bluntly, it is okay to borrow grain and equipment, but the cavalry formed by the county lord must obey the orders of the national duke." ”

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