In the distance, a towering mountain could be seen. The Mongols called it Mount Hangai, but in China, it was called Mount Yanran. This was where Dou Xian defeated the Northern Xiongnu. Yan Ran and Wolf Juxu were considered the highest honors for ancient generals.
Thinking of the glory of the martyrs, Song Qingshu felt a surge of excitement. Would he be able to have such a day in the future?
The snow and rain on Mount Hangai eventually converged into a river that flowed northeast — the Orhun River. Hala and Helin City were located upstream of the Orhun River.
He noticed that this area was densely forested, and the vegetation was lush. No wonder Mongolia built their capital here.
When he arrived at Helin City, Song Qingshu realized that he had been a frog at the bottom of a well. He had thought that Helin City would be a gathering place for a large number of yurts. He did not expect that it was not much different from the big cities in the Central Plains.
Not only were there Mongols on the streets, but there were also Semu people from Central Asia, Persian merchants, blond people from Eastern Europe, and even many Han people.
Before, Song Qingshu had been worried that a Han person like him would be too eye-catching. But looking at the situation, it was like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Who would notice him?
Song Qingshu, however, could not relax. After all, this showed how powerful the Mongols were. They had conquered so many countries, and at the same time, they were able to use them for their own purposes. In terms of fully integrating the various powers, none of the countries of the Central Plains could compare to the Mongols.
Even now, he still remembered how the Southern Song Dynasty treated the rebel armies in the north. On one side, there were clear rewards and punishments, and on the other, there were layers upon layers of embezzlement. It was no wonder that so many rebel armies in the Central Plains were eventually forced to join the Mongols.
Helin City was heavily guarded, but with Princess Chabi and Xulewu present, there was no difficulty in entering the city. Xulewu had originally planned to see Temujin, but he found out that the Khan was out hunting and would only return tomorrow. He could only rest in the palace for a day and go to the palace the next day.
Song Qingshu secretly let out a sigh of relief. At the moment, he was completely clueless about the intelligence on this side. If he went to see Temujin directly, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't slip up. Another night to understand the situation was a good thing.
"Aiyo, isn't this my brilliant and mighty Sixth Brother? How did he end up in such a miserable state?" At this time, a group of people approached them on horseback. The young master in the lead seemed to be a prince or something. His appearance was somewhat similar to Xu Lie Wu, but he was even more arrogant and despotic.
"People make mistakes and horses stumble. There is no need for Seventh Brother to worry," Xu Lie Wu said calmly.
Song Qingshu was taken aback. So this was Brother Alibuge. Although this was the first time they had met, they had quite a few dealings. In the early days, Sangjie of the Tantric Buddhism Sect, Blood Knife Ancestor, and even the Island Master of the Divine Dragon Island seemed to be his subordinates. Moreover, his territory was adjacent to the Manchurian Qing. Both sides had fought dozens of times. Later on, because of repeated defeats, Song Qingshu finally exchanged territory with the Ruyang Palace. Dan Yuru and the others, whom he met in Xingqing Prefecture a few days ago, seemed to have joined him as well.
When he thought of this, he sized up Brother Alibuge, but he did not see Dan Yuru. However, the people beside him clearly had great qi, and their breathing patterns were rather familiar. They should be elites from Yin Weed Faction.
At that moment, Brother Alibuge mocked him. "Aren't you mainly in the countries in West Region? Why are you picking up the elegant words of the Han? It's no wonder why you've become as weak and useless as the Han."
"In the past, the Great Khan had also experienced the devastating defeat of the Thirteen Wings Faction. He had also shared his troubles with nineteen of his brothers at Banjuni River. In the end, he still built a vast empire that no one had ever seen before. That's why a momentary loss is nothing." Xu Lie Wu puffed out his chest. Even though he was still wrapped in bandages, his aura did not lose to Brother Alibuge at all.
Brother Alibuge flew into a rage. "Enough! Who do you think you are? How dare you compare yourself to the Great Khan?"
The guards beside Xu Lie Wu glared at him. They drew their weapons and were about to fight. Brother Alibuge's guards did not take even half a step back. They pressed forward as well, and both sides were about to fight.
By the side, Consort Chabi came out to stop them. "Enough, enough. We're all brothers. Let's not fight. We don't want to hurt our friendship." The elites by Xu Lie Wu's side had died during their trip to Western Xia. If they really fought, they would definitely be at a disadvantage. Chinese.
Brother Ali couldn't help laughing when he saw her. He said in a strange tone, "It turns out to be sister-in-law. Fourth Brother is really generous. He even sent his wife to escort his brother. Tut-tut, uncle and sister-in-law get along with each other day and night. No wonder Sixth Brother always helps Fourth Brother. It turns out that sister-in-law has contributed a lot."
Consort Chabi was instantly so angry that her face turned red. "Brother Alibuge, watch your mouth!"
"Did I say anything?" Brother Alibuge shrugged. "I'm just speaking the truth. Sister-in-law, don't think too much about it. Hahaha!" He left behind a string of arrogant laughter.
At the side, Song Qingshu was amused. He did not think that these Mongolian princes would be so arrogant and despotic. This was exactly what he wanted. He could not wait for these people to fight fiercely.
Looking at Brother Alibuge's departing figure, Xu Lie Wu's expression darkened. Killing intent flashed in his eyes. Not far away, the corners of the mouth of the old man in the mountain also rose slightly. It was obvious that he was happy to see what was happening.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't take that bastard's words to heart." Xu Lie Wu collected his emotions and hurriedly apologized to Chabi.
Consort Chabi's face was also frosty. "Brother Alibuge is becoming more and more outrageous!"
Xu Lie Wu sneered. "Fourth Brother and I will teach him a lesson sooner or later."
After this storm, Consort Chabi was not in the mood to stay any longer. After saying a few words to Xu Lie Wu, she hurriedly returned to her own residence. It was obvious that Brother Alibuge's words had caused a certain amount of damage to her.
Because Xu Lie Wu was injured, he also returned to his residence to rest.
Song Qingshu found an opportunity to sneak out of the Palace of the Sixth Marquis. He wanted to find the whereabouts of Zhao Min.
The Ruyang Palace was very famous in Mongolia. As the number one beauty of Mongolia, Princess Shao Min was the object of admiration for many young men. A little investigation was all it took to find out where she was.
She brought her nephew to Helin, and after complaining to Temujin, she was placed in a house near the Imperial City. It was said that she was recuperating, but in reality, she was placed under house arrest.
Many Mongolians sighed at the mention of her story. It was obvious that the Prince of Ruyang's misfortune was pitiful. Coupled with the fact that Zhao Min was famous for her beauty, she gained the favor of many passersby.
Along the way, he found the courtyard where Zhao Min was placed under house arrest. Because there were guards at the door, Song Qingshu did not enter from the front door. Instead, he quietly snuck in.
Although the guards in the courtyard were not as heavily guarded as those in the Imperial Palace, they were still quite well-guarded. It seemed that Temujin still valued this place.
Because he often climbed over walls to enter courtyards, Song Qingshu could easily guess the layout of the courtyard. He went all the way to the place where Zhao Min was most likely to be.
Through the window, he could faintly see a young girl dressed in a light yellow silk gown. Her skin was fair and her face was radiant. However, compared to usual, there was a hint of worry on her face.
Just as Song Qingshu was about to step forward, he suddenly stopped. He had sensed that there was someone else in the room.
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