12. The Battle of Kuo Yitian 5

But Temujin also had to admit that Wang Han, the old fox, was really powerful, and he worked hard to win the battle of Kuoyitian, but he did not spend a single soldier to reap the benefits, and now his power is even greater than before the battle of Bayidara Black Pass. Compared with this old fox, his own methods are still a little more tender.

Shen Bai continued: "Now Wang Han invited the Great Khan to go to the Black Forest, saying that it was to celebrate the victory in the Battle of Kuyitian and to resolve the grievances between the Great Khan and Zamuhe. ”

This sentence has exploded in the big tent today.

"Wang Han's invitation must not have hidden good intentions! The Great Khan must not go. ”

"Wang Han can't believe it, maybe this time it was Zamuhe and Wang Han who conspired, and it was the true intention to harm the Great Khan!"

"Not only can the Great Khan not be able to go, but he simply raises troops directly and goes straight to the Black Forest! Capture the old fox alive and capture Zamuhe! ”

Listening to the generals' discussions, Temujin was silent in thought.

At this time, Mu Huali said: "We can't send troops to attack Wang Han yet, although we won the battle of Kuoyitian, and then ambushed many tribes, but the soldiers and horses fought continuously, and it took a while to repair, and the newly attached tribes, especially the two tribes of Za Ta and Tai Yichi, have not yet completely stabilized, and the new men and horses are not well trained." If we break with Wang Han at this time, it will definitely be unfavorable for us to break out in a war. ”

Temujin nodded and said, "Mu Huali is right, if you have any opinions, don't talk about it." ”

Zhele also said: "Now the entire eastern part of the grassland is almost ours, but there are still many remnants of the forces that have not been cleared, Tai Yichi's Taerhutai is still alive, and the black and detached people are also gathering people, as well as the remnants of the Tatar tribe, known as the "White Tatar", the Cha'an Division, the Alechi Division, the Duta Wuti Tatar Division, and the Aruha Tatar Division. We are all ready to move, and if we don't eliminate these uneasy factors, we will not be able to fight Wang Han with peace of mind. ”

"Great Khan, as far as I can see, this time Wang Han may not want to split with us, don't look at his prestige now, but these tribes who have taken refuge in the past may not really submit to him, and once the war starts, he is also not sure of victory." Therefore, I think that this time Wang Han's invitation is just a demonstration for himself, so it should be possible to go after making full preparations. ”

Temujin nodded and said, "Mu Huali, Borshu, Chilaowen, Borhu, the four of you will bring a thousand arrows and go to the Black Forest with me." Jebe, Subutai led 10,000 horses to meet on the periphery of the Black Forest. The master is, and he took 10,000 horses to ambush on the left side of the Black Forest, and he withdrew from the army, and Lelegutai took 10,000 horses to ambush on the right side of the Black Forest. Always ready to support. Zhele and Kublai came, and Hechiwen, and Temuge stayed in the camp. ”

After arranging all these preparations, Temujin came to the Black Forest with Mu Huali, Borshu, Chilaowen, Borhu, and a thousand arrows.

Wang Han discharged a grand welcoming ceremony, and the new tribal leaders who had recently returned to the Kereh tribe came to welcome Temujin along with Wang Han, Sangkun, and Zahedang. When father and son meet, they are still as close as ever, and it can even be said that they are even more intimate than before. Wang Han took Temujin's hand and asked each new tribal leader to take refuge in him.

Temujin suddenly had a ridiculous feeling in his heart, because less than a month later, he and these people were mortal enemies, but now, under the introduction of Wang Han, they greeted each other and said polite words such as "long admiration, long admiration" and "I have heard of your great name for a long time", pretending to meet for the first time. Sure enough, as expected by the Zha Ba'er Huo, Wang Han really didn't want to break with him, but just put on a show of what everyone wanted, and at the same time expressed his close father-son relationship with Temujin in front of these tribal leaders. It means that only under the protection of Wang Han can he escape Temujin's pursuit.

The last one to be introduced to Temujin was Zamuhe, and Wang Han smiled at Temujin and said, "You two haven't seen each other for a long time, and now he is under my command, and we are all family." Those grievances in the past are like the wind blowing on the grassland, don't chase them anymore when you go, and don't think about them again if you forget them. ”

Temujin bent down slightly and said respectfully: "I respect the teachings of my father. Then he stretched out his hand to Zamuhe and said sincerely, "Zamuhean, we haven't seen each other for a long time. ”

Zamuhe hesitated slightly, but still reached out to shake Temu's truth, "Temujin replied, don't come unharmed." ”

Wang Han laughed, patted the shoulders of the two of them, and said, "You two are good men among the Mongols, and now you are also my good boys." Today in my black forest, for the two of you to meet again, today a drunken rest! Then he turned to the others and said, "Come, let's go into the tent and drink together." As he spoke, he took the two of them by the shoulders and put them in the big tent together.

Sang Kun snorted in the back, with a look of disdain on his face, and was about to follow up, just as Mu Huali, Borshu, Chi Laowen, and Borhu were following behind Temujin, and they also walked into the big tent together, and couldn't help but say: "What are the four of you, you also want to go into the big tent." ”

The four of them came to the Black Forest with Temujin this time, and they knew that this trip was dangerous and abnormal, so they naturally protected Temujin even without leaving him. When Temujin entered the account, they naturally followed.

At this time, Temujin, Wang Han, and Zamu Heji entered the big tent and were about to take their seats, when they heard the voice, they all stopped and looked back, and Sangkun continued: "Only the leaders of the various tribes can enter here, and the minions are waiting outside. ”

As soon as these words were said, the four generals changed color together, in fact, with the strength of the Mongolian Department, the four of them are now all famous brave generals in Mobei, in fact, their status is not under the ordinary tribal leaders, Sang Kun's words are equivalent to a considerable insult to the four people, but Mu Huali, Borshu, and Chi Lao Wen have all seen a big scene, and they are still calm, but Borshu is young and vigorous, and he can't help but have a seizure.

Fortunately, at this time, Wang Han said: "Sangkun, let the four of them come in." ”

When Sang Kun heard this, he didn't dare to disobey Wang Han's orders, he snorted heavily, flicked his sleeves, and took the lead in entering the big tent, and didn't let others, so he took the lead to sit down first on the left. Wang Han scolded Sang Kun in his heart for not knowing the severity, but it was not easy to attack at this time, so he had to invite Temujin and Zamu to join the table first. Temujin sat down first on the right, and four people, Mu Huali, Borshu, Chilaowen, and Borhu, stood behind Temujin. Zamuhe smiled slightly, and sat down next to Sangkun on the left.

The banquet was very rich, everyone drank happily together, but Mu Huali, Borshu, Chi Lao Wen, and Bolhu always stood behind Temujin, facing the lively banquet, as if they were nothing.

At this time, Zamuhe got up and toasted Temujin, and the two of them toasted three glasses in a row, and Zamuhe laughed and said, "Temujin A, let the four generals behind you also come and have a few drinks together."

Before Temujin could speak, Mu Huali said first: "I'm sorry, we are here to protect Temujin Khan today, and we can't drink." ”

Zamuhe smiled slightly and said, "The black forest of the Kerebu here is not on the battlefield, so you can drink with confidence." ”

Mu Huali smiled faintly and didn't say a word, but his attitude was very resolute. Sang Kun "snorted" again and said: "A slave is a slave, and he doesn't know how to lift." ”

He said this in a loud voice, and many people in the big tent saw it, and looked this way together. Zamuhe smiled faintly and retreated. Temujin stood up, swept his gaze around the big tent, and said slowly: "The four of them are not my minions, but they are all my most trusted Na Ke'er, and they are all heroes and heroes of the Mongolian department. ”

Sang Kun's face changed, and he was about to speak, when Wang Han said: "Temujin, I remember that it was the four of them who saved me in the battle at Bayidara Black Pass, and they were indeed heroes and heroes of the Mongolian tribe. Come, and give each of them a glass of wine. As he spoke, he immediately brought four golden cups, filled with wine.

Mu Huali turned to Wang Han and took a step forward and said, "Dear Wang Han, we appreciate your kindness, but we must not drink today." As he spoke, he retreated behind Temujin, making it clear that no one would give face.

Zamuhe laughed in his heart, the holding just now was undoubtedly that Temujin was also demonstrating to Wang Han, and he was also telling the tribal leaders present that he didn't have to look at Wang Han's face in everything, and he could fight against Wang Han. It seems that the split between Temujin and Wang Han is irreparable.

Wang Han also knew in his heart that Temujin was also deliberately demonstrating to himself, but he also knew in his heart that now was by no means the time to split with Temujin, don't look at his current momentum, in fact, those tribal leaders who took refuge in him all had two hearts, especially Zamuhe, who hoped to use the power of the Kereh tribe to deal with Temujin. If he had had a bad relationship with Temujin, they would be the happiest people. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a rapprochement with Temujin now, and it is not too late to say anything else when the strength of the Kereb itself has recovered.

Seeing that these four people were so open-minded, Sang Kun's face turned blue with anger. Wang Han didn't care, and said, "Okay, since you don't drink, then these four golden cups will be rewarded to you, and I will thank you." ”

At this time, Temujin also felt that it was enough, just now he continued to refute Wang Han's face, in fact, he was testing whether Wang Han had the courage to split with himself, and now it seems that Wang Han did not dare to go to that step easily. Since Wang Han has endured himself a few times, he can't do things too much, after all, he also needs this kind of situation with Wang Han, so he said: "Since it is my father-in-law's kindness, you can accept it." ”

Mu Huali came out of the ranks, and first gave a salute to Wang Han and said, "Thank you Wang Han." Then he took the golden cup, drank the wine, and gave Temujin a salute, saying, "Thank you, Great Khan." Then he took the golden cup into his arms and returned to Temujin to stand behind him. The other three also followed Mu Huali's example and accepted the golden cup.

Sang Kun didn't understand this, he just felt that Temujin didn't put their father and son in front of him, and he couldn't help it, but he didn't dare to attack too much in front of Wang Han, and stood up with "Teng" and said, "I'll go out for a while." He walked out of the tent without looking back.

Wang Han said to Temujin again: "Temujin, I heard that your eldest son Jochi is old this year?" ”

Temujin said, "Father-in-law, he is twelve years old. ”

Wang Han smiled and said: "Very good, one year younger than Sangkun's son Bald Sahe, I heard that you also have a daughter, Huo Zhen Beiji, how old is he?" ”

Temujin said: "She is only more than seven. ”

Wang Han smiled slightly: "Sangkun's youngest daughter Chawu'er Beiji is eight years old, and Temujin and I see that we don't come to visit each other, so I will marry your daughter Huozhen Beiji to Sangkun's son Balsa as a wife, and marry Chawu'er Beiji to your eldest son Jochi as a wife." What do you think? ”

Temujin thought for a moment and said, "That's good. I agree with Father Khan's assertion. ”

Wang Han laughed and raised his glass, and the other tribal leaders also raised their glasses to congratulate them. But Zamuhe knew in his heart that this marriage was just for others to see, and their children were still young, four or five years before they could get married, and who knew what would happen to them at that time. What's more, even if the marriage is successful at that time, what can it be? For the sake of hegemony and power, even fathers, sons, and brothers can kill each other, let alone in-laws.

This intrigue banquet finally ended in a peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Wang Han personally sent Temujin out of the big tent, and at this time, Sang Kun's voice came from next to the big tent: "What is that kid in Jochi?" Others don't know, don't I know yet? He's just a wild seed of a beggar! What is the difference between giving such a lowly thing and being a slave to someone else? What kind of person is Bald Sahe, he will be the Khan of my Kerebu in the future! How is it to let my daughter marry into his house and stand on the north, and his daughter will come to my house and sit facing the south? My father is not old foolish. ”

Temujin's face immediately turned blue, his eldest son Jochi was not his own, but was actually a descendant of the Mi'er beggars, which had always been a major problem of Temujin's heart, and now he was mentioned behind Sangkun's back, which made Temujin very unhappy.

Wang Han was also very embarrassed, so he sent Temujin away, and immediately turned to the big tent, only to see Sang Kun talking with Zamuhe, only to hear Zamuhe say: "I think Father Khan should have his own intentions in doing this, so don't worry about it." Sang Kun said angrily: "What else can it be? If this continues, Temujin is about to break in and become the master of the Kerebu, what good is there? ”

Wang Khan snorted heavily, and the two of them found out that Wang Han was coming, so they hurriedly stopped the conversation and saluted Wang Han. Wang Han said sharply: "I can do whatever I say, the current Kereh Department is still up to me, if you want to toss, you should wait until I die." With that, he threw down the stunned Sankun and the smiling Zamuhe, and went into the tent.

Whether the feast was successful or not, calm finally returned to the prairie. Both Temujin and Wang Han were actively preparing behind their backs, waiting for the next great war.