"There are so many beauties, Sir. Now that you've fallen into the fragrant country, I don't know if you'll be able to get up after a night of foolishness." Cheng Qiyun whispered into Yang Ling's ear.
Fresh fruits, mellow wine, and meat were placed on the table. On the wide carpet in front of him stood more than ten beautiful women dressed in different clothes. Each of them was tall and slender. Standing in the tent, they looked like lotus blossoms emerging from the water.
Especially those beauties who were dressed in light yellow flowery clothes and had a veil covering their faces. Their breasts were high and their waists were slender, revealing a round and creamy line at their waists. Under the veil, they had a high nose bridge and a beautiful mouth. What was exposed was only a pair of long eyelashes and charming eyes. It made people want to take off the veil and see what was underneath.
These women could be said to be one in ten thousand peerless beauties. They were dressed in light clothes and had exquisite curves. In addition, they had high noses and deep eyes, blonde hair and blue eyes. There were people from the West, India, Persia, Rossi and even some mixed-bloods that could not be named. Each of them had their own unique style. Standing in the tent, they were graceful and fragrant. It was simply dazzling to look at them.
Yang Ling smiled noncommittally, then said to the Wala Emissary sitting below him, "Sir Leguci Accra is too polite. Speaking of which, Wala has also contributed greatly in this expedition against the Tartars. I wonder how are the casualties on your side? I heard that there are horse bandits everywhere in the grasslands. Your journey must not have been peaceful, right? "
The Wala messenger, Te Mu 'er, quickly bowed and smiled apologetically, "Thank you for your concern. Our Wala tribe … uh … did not suffer any damage. It's just that Lord Bula secretly came to discuss with Queen Duoyan to send troops. On the way back, he was accidentally killed by Bayan's cavalry. The new leader, Lord Fire Sieve, also fell into Bayan's trap on the battlefield. This caused our army's morale to plummet. If it wasn't for the Celestial Empire's troops, Wala would have been harmed. "
Yang Ling smiled faintly and thought, "Your strength did not suffer any damage? It seems that Accra is very worried now. Such bravado is just to raise the bargaining chips. I won't expose you. In a while, I'll show you my strength, and then we can bargain. "
"High Duke, these singers are beautiful and their dancing skills are outstanding. Do you want them to sing and dance for you?"
Te Mu 'er saw that Yang Ling did not reply to his request and felt a little anxious. However, he also knew that Yang Ling would not agree to this kind of thing only after a round of negotiation. He had to keep his cool and slowly deal with it. As long as Yang Ling agreed, with the most powerful minister of Ming Destiny, it would be much easier for Ming Destiny to deal with the imperial court. Therefore, he restrained his temper and wanted to use his beauty to attack first.
A guard quietly flashed to Yang Ling's side and said in a low voice, "High Duke, Queen Yinqi has arrived at the camp gate."
Yang Ling's eyes flashed and glanced at the dozens of stunning beauties. He stood up and said with a smile, "No rush, no rush. This song and dance, hahaha, I have time to slowly enjoy it. The beauties are as beautiful as jade, dancing gracefully. In the quiet night, I should hold a luminous cup and taste wine. What does Envoy Te Mu 'er think?"
Te Mu 'er understood and laughed heartily, "High Duke is right. I'm just a commoner and do not have such refined tastes."
Both of them looked at each other and laughed. Yang Ling walked around a few tables and waved his hand, "Guards, bring these beauties away and take good care of them." He then said to Te Mu 'er with a smile, "Accra is so generous, it would be impolite for me to refuse."
Te Mu 'er saw that he happily accepted these beauties and his heart was full of joy. He quickly stood up and nodded, "It's only right, it's only right. High Duke has led a long expedition and is weary from the saddle and saddle for the peace of the grasslands. This is a small gift from my tribe, please accept it as a token of our respect."
Yang Ling smiled, "Alright, about the matter that Accra has discussed … this matter is too important. Hmm, I need to consider carefully before I can give an answer. Erm … our army is holding a routine training exercise and I want to go and take a look. Envoy Te Mu 'er, have you arranged a place to stay? If it's not convenient to stay in Duo Yan City, you can stay in my camp. When I have a plan, I will summon you for a discussion. "
Te Mu 'er's expression changed and he quickly said, "I dare not trouble High Duke. No matter what, we have an alliance with Duo Yan to fight against the Tartars. Even if they do not welcome me, they can't chase me away. Hahaha … I have my own place to stay. But … "
He glanced at Yang Ling and put on an expression of admiration. He said, "When I came down, I heard that High Duke's Heavenly Army defeated Bayan Mengke with extremely sharp firearms at Hulan. I heard that the power of the firearms was so great that it could shatter the heavens and crack the earth, making people yearn for it. Since High Duke wants to train, I wonder if I can have the honor to see the bravery of the Celestial Army? "
Yang Ling secretly laughed and said, "Of course, Envoy Te Mu 'er is a guest from afar. How can I not grant such a small request? Let's go and take a look. "
* * *
Yin Qi held her black snakeskin horsewhip and walked in big strides in front. Behind her followed a dozen or so burly guards and a Ming military officer. The officer hurriedly explained, "Queen, Duke is currently receiving the Wala emissary and is unable to rise to welcome you. Please forgive me. Can you rest in the side tent first … "
"No need! I don't have such a grand entrance! " Yin Qi raised her horsewhip and interrupted the lieutenant's words. Her bright eyes were already focused on the largest military tent. A group of people were currently walking out of it, talking and laughing.
The young man at the front was wearing a turban on his head and a stone green silk robe with a leather belt around his waist. He was confident and at ease, handsome and elegant. He was a rare handsome man. Yin Qi, however, curled her lips and thought, "Yang Ling is as handsome as jade and is indeed a rare handsome man. But compared to my Big Brother Yang, he is still lacking."
Her eyes turned again and saw Cheng Qiyun beside him. Her lips were red, her eyes were clear, her skin was delicate and white with a hint of red. Her face was like a blossoming peach blossom. Especially the flirtatious look between her brows, she was delicate and beautiful.
Yin Qi couldn't help but be shocked. Why is she here? That's right, Yang Ling has such an outstanding appearance and demeanor. He also has exceptional abilities. She must have fallen in love with him? She … She is Big Brother Yang's elder sister. If she has fallen in love with Yang Ling, then the two families will be in-laws. I am Big Brother Yang's wife. How will this be settled?
Just as Yin Qi was thinking, Yang Ling saw her. Cheng Qiyun said in a low voice, "As expected, she can't hold it in anymore. What are you going to do? Lay all your cards on the table later?"
Yang Ling glared at her and snorted, "Don't tell me you are really going to use your plan? Was he trying to trick her into marrying him, and then substitute her? Send someone to inform Ying 'er and ask her to rush over. "
After Yang Ling finished, he walked towards Yin Qi. Yin Qi's eyes looked at the person dressed in Meng tribe's robe behind him. She knew that this person must be Wala's envoy. She immediately cupped her hands towards Yang Ling and greeted, "State Duke Wei."
"Yang Ling greets Your Majesty. Hehe, I have received the invitation from Brother Bayar. As there are guests at your residence, I can't leave for the time being. I was thinking of paying my respects to Your Majesty when I return. Why did I trouble you? "
Yin Qi smiled lightly and said, "I have something to discuss with State Duke. I thought that I was not sincere enough and failed to invite you so I personally came to welcome you. I didn't expect that you really have a guest. May I know who this is …?"
Yang Ling smiled, "Oh, this is Wala's envoy, Te Mu 'er."
Te Mu 'er hurriedly took a few steps forward to pay his respects to Queen Yin Qi and greeted her in Mongolian. Yang Ling smiled and said, "Envoy Te Mu' er is going to watch our guards practice their firearms. If Your Majesty does not mind, you can come along and watch. After sending off Envoy Te Mu 'er, I will invite Your Majesty into the tent to discuss matters."
Queen Yin Qi had heard from Aguda Mu about the powerful firearms displayed by the Ming army at Hulan Tuwen. Upon hearing this, her curiosity was immediately aroused. She temporarily suppressed her thoughts and followed them to the drill ground.
Yang Ling did not stay in Duoyan City. His military camp was stationed outside the city, forming a triangular formation with Red Lady's White Uniform Army camp. They were like two iron fists surrounding Duoyan City which was built on the mountain. The so-called drill ground was actually a grassland that was temporarily set aside for the soldiers to practice and practice their military skills.
The soldiers set up hundreds of human targets made of weeds in the distance. The commanding officer ran forward to pay his respects to Yang Ling. After listening to his instructions, he ran back and gave a series of instructions in a loud voice.
Yin Qi and Te Mu 'er watched curiously as a group of soldiers carried their guns and quickly lined up neatly under the command of their commanding officer. They then ran to the shooting point and lined up in four rows. The first two rows knelt on one knee and a wonderful performance began.
The sound of gunfire was as dense as beans being fried. The distant targets were instantly shot into pieces. Some even caught fire. Because the targets were filled with dirt, dust flew in all directions. While they could not see the flight of the bullets, from the hundreds of targets in the distance, they could estimate how dense the bullets were.
Yin Qi and Te Mu 'er noticed that the Ming army's firearms did not have a fuse. Also, they stood in two rows and used the power of the firearms to the limit. The odd numbered soldiers in the first row fired and then passed the guns to the second row. At this time, the even numbered soldiers fired and passed the guns to the second row. At this time, the second row of soldiers had already passed the loaded guns back to the odd numbered soldiers in the first row for them to continue firing. At the same time, they reloaded the guns. The whole process of the flintlock firing continued without end.
Yin Qi and Te Mu 'er's expression changed. The Ming army had guns since a long time ago. The reason why the Mongolian cavaliers did not care about the Ming army's firearms was because, aside from their range, their greatest weakness was their slow firing speed. As long as the Mongolian cavaliers risked their lives and endured two rounds of attacks, they would be able to use their firearms to reload their ammunition and the cavaliers' speed to close in.
But now, the Ming army's firearms strangely did not use a fuse and could still fire quickly. That was not all. They completely left the reloading to the second row of soldiers. The firing never stopped. The scimitars and fast horses could not even think about getting close. Even if some of them were injured and could not continue firing together, the soldiers could reload and fire themselves. In this entire firing formation, a small number of such soldiers did not affect them much. Also, they were in two rows.
If the Ming army and the Mongolian cavalry fought in this way, then … Queen Yin Qi and the Wala messenger Te Mu 'er felt their hearts skip a beat. It would be a one-sided slaughter. How many bodies would be used to fill up their stormy attacks?
"In the past, when Emperor Yongle of the Great Ming Dynasty went on a punitive expedition against Mahmud, he used a similar arrangement. However, at that time, it was three rows. Now, our guns no longer need to be lit with a match, and our speed is much faster. Two rows is enough. With two squatting rows, the attack will be like a storm. The ammunition will not stop, and the firing will not stop. It will never stop. "
Yang Ling explained casually. Yin Qi could not help but ask, "I heard that when they fought Bayan, they used a wheeled firing gun and a weapon called the Thunder Palm?"
Yang Ling glanced at her with a smile. "Yes, but the firing guns are very powerful. After the battle, I had people bring them back to the Guard Institute. Is the Queen interested in this? We are developing a new type of cannon with greater power and a lighter and more flexible body. Once it is developed, it can be pulled by horses and can travel a hundred miles a day. If the Queen is interested, we can invite the Queen to see it. "
Te Mu 'er's face turned a little pale. Yang Ling pretended not to notice and said, "But as for the Palm Grenade, yes, my guard carries it with him. Men, test the explosion of a grenade. The Queen and Ambassador Te Mu' er would like to observe it."
At that moment, the well-prepared guards lifted four wooden planks in the distance and pulled them together to form something that looked like a house. Then, they hung a grenade on the crossbar, pulled the fuse, turned around, and ran away, crawling into the pit that they had dug beforehand.
In fact, Yang Ling had long prepared these things. He originally wanted to show off his power to Yin Qi. Now, it was a good opportunity for the Wala people to see it together. The reason why the grenade was not thrown but hung inside was because it was not easy to control the time of the explosion. If the grenade exploded in the air, the killing effect would certainly be more powerful than if it exploded on the ground.
Also … because they were far away, they could not see it clearly. The grenade that Yang Ling had people hang was more like a grenade. It was three or four sizes bigger.
With a loud bang, the four huge wooden walls were blown far away by the blast of the explosion. Yin Qi and Te Mu 'er trembled in fear. Yang Ling said with a smile, "Come, let's go check the explosion effect."
Walking to the side of a flying wooden plank, Yin Qi and Te Mu 'er found that the plank was extremely thick. The thick plank was fixed with vertical wooden strips on the outside.
Yang Ling said, "Our grenades do not use the explosive force to cause damage, so they did not blow up these thick wooden planks. They mainly use the various steel needles, steel balls, iron pieces and so on in the grenade to kill the enemy. Therefore, their killing range is very wide and it is difficult for shields to block. Men, turn the plank over. "
A few soldiers hurriedly turned the plank over and lifted it in front of Yang Ling and the others. They saw that the inside of the plank was full of dents and pits. Densely packed steel balls, steel needles and iron pieces were stuck vertically and diagonally all over the plank, deeply embedded in the hardwood. There were also terrifying slippery marks on the plank. One could imagine how destructive such a thing would be if it was released in a herd of galloping horses.
Yang Ling looked at Yin Qi and Te Mu 'er, who had strange expressions on their faces, and smiled. "Alright, let the soldiers continue their training. Qiyun, send Te Mu' er's messenger off on my behalf. I will accompany the Queen back to her tent first." He secretly gave Cheng Qiyun a look. Cheng Qiyun understood and smiled sweetly at Te Mu 'er. She said, "Mr. Special Envoy, please."
Watching the two leave, Yin Qi was puzzled. "Why … is the Northern Ying King's sister very familiar with him?"
* * *
Yang Ling brought the puzzled Yin Qi back to the main tent. The two of them took their seats as host and guest. Yin Qi went straight to the point and asked, "Duke, please forgive me for being presumptuous, but what is the purpose of the Wala people's visit this time? After all, the Wala people's heart is no weaker than the Tartars. As the Queen of Duoyan, I dare not be careless. "
"Oh! About this, the Queen need not worry. The Wala people are now suffering heavy losses. They will not dare to attack Duoyan. " Yang Ling looked at the cute girl in front of him who pretended to be mature but was still childish. Seeing her obviously relieved, he could not help but feel a little amused.
He poured a cup of tea for Yin Qi and brought it to her. "The Wala people were forced to retreat to the northwest corner by the Tartars. Their days are not very good. Now that the Tartars have fallen, they want to send their troops to occupy the grasslands from Duita to Huanghuer Huai to the south. So Accra sent someone to see me to test Ming Destiny's intentions."
"Pfft!" Yin Qi spat out a mouthful of tea and kept coughing. Her pretty face was red.
"Queen, be careful. The tea is too hot." Yang Ling immediately stepped forward and gently patted her back.
"Ugh … cough cough …" The tea choked her throat. Yin Qi could not speak at all. Although she felt that it was not polite for Yang Ling to suddenly come and massage her back, she could not speak and could not push him away forcefully. Coughing at him was not polite either. She could only bend her back and cough continuously, acquiescing to Yang Ling's rudeness.
After a long time, she finally straightened her back and panted. With a blushing face, she said, "Thank you, Duke. I am fine now."
She discreetly distanced herself from Yang Ling and sat back on the chair. "Duke, the two lands that the Wala people want are both Tartars' territories. They … "
Yang Ling smiled and said, "That's right. The Tartars were first lost to your father, Prince Hua Dang, and then recaptured by Boyan. After a series of battles, their internal affairs are in chaos. Now, as long as there is a force willing to accept them, they can easily make them their own tribe. In the war against the Tartars, the Wala people also contributed greatly. Even though they fled back to their headquarters in fear during the final battle, this cannot erase their previous contributions. They naturally have the right to ask for rewards. "
"Humph! I just do not know if the Wala now has the ability to fight against me, Duo Yan. "Yin Qi raised her brows and said majestically.
Yang Ling took a sip of tea and said slowly, "If Ming Destiny allows it, they can."
"You!" Yin Qi stared hatefully at Yang Ling and wanted to stand up with her hands on the table. But thinking of her current situation and her reliance on Ming Destiny, she could not help but slowly sit back down. She stared fixedly at Yang Ling and said, "Duke, Ming Destiny wants to support the Wala and balance Duo Yan?"
Yang Ling smiled and looked at her for a moment, until Yin Qi herself felt uncomfortable and slowly looked away. He said, "Yin Qi, you are a smart person. Let's put aside our identities as princes for now and have a heart-to-heart talk as friends.
You should know that as long as the grasslands are united, the blades will inevitably point straight at the Central Plains. This has been the case for thousands of years. Maybe it will not happen when you are the King, but can you guarantee that the next King of the Duoyan Guards will not do the same? Ming Destiny has no enmity towards you, Wala or even the Tartars. Everything we are doing is just to prevent a strong enemy from appearing and seizing our territory. "
"But with Ming Destiny's current military strength and the powerful firearms that Duke has just displayed, who else can pose a threat to the Han people's country?"
"If one does not think far ahead, there will be immediate worries. Besides, our firearms are good for defense and not good for offense. We cannot always be on the defensive, right? There is only a thousand days to be a thief, how can there be a thousand days to guard against a thief? Besides, we are also doing this for the peace of the grasslands. "
Yang Ling spoke with fervor and assurance, "Wala is now very respectful towards the Great Ming Dynasty. Of course, we cannot send troops to attack a tribe that has submitted to the Great Ming Dynasty. If they continue to live in the northwest corner for too long, as their population grows, that barren grassland will no longer be able to sustain them. They will definitely have to develop towards the east, and we will have to fight you sooner or later."
"As for you, with your current strength, you cannot swallow this vast grasslands. It is impossible for you to control all of the Tartars' territories. The result of forceful occupation is that the battlefront will be lengthened and your military strength will be scattered. You will not be able to have a firm grasp of any place. The result of an unstable foundation is that you will be driven out sooner or later.
Don't forget, the Tartars and Wala are each other's subjects and have ruled this grasslands for more than a hundred years. But you have always been in the east. Your influence among the Tartars is far less than that of the Wala. Haste does not get you to eat hot tofu. The result of being too hasty is failure on the verge of success! "
Yin Qi glared at him and said angrily, "In the end, isn't the result the same?"
"It's not the same. You still do not know what I am going to give him and what I want from him. You also do not know what I want from you and what I will give you. "Yang Ling said calmly.
Yin Qi's eyes flashed and said, "Oh? Then I will listen attentively. Please speak, High Duke! "
Yang Ling closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. He said, "I have carefully considered the needs of the Wala. In fact, their territory is already quite large. In the west, it reaches Telangushi (now Russia's Omsk Oblast) and in the north, it reaches Qirgisi (now Russia's Krasnoyarsk Oblast). In terms of the rich grasslands, it is indeed inferior to the two places that they have their eyes on."
That large territory was actually extremely fertile and suitable for growing barley and wheat. Now, relying on the primitive nomadic methods of the Wala people, of course, was not enough to support their population. Thus, they regarded it as a barren land.
Yang Ling said, "You cannot swallow the entire grasslands, and those tribes cannot be allowed to kill each other and fall into turmoil. Handing it over to the Wala people to manage will allow the grasslands to temporarily calm down. However, this grassland will not be handed over to them for nothing. Ming Destiny has also contributed greatly in this battle. We will ask them to allocate the Barsikuo Mountains and the Golden Mountains to Ming Destiny in exchange. "
Yin Qi was a little resentful. From Yang Ling's tone, it was clear that he treated the entire grasslands as his family's vegetable garden. This piece of land was planted with green onions and that piece of land was completely up to them. However, her power was originally only three city guards in Liaodong. She had never set foot on such a vast grasslands. Not only was the size of the entire grasslands unimaginable to her, but she now only treated the grasslands as her spoils of war. There was no concept of territory that originally belonged to her, so it was not that difficult to accept.
It could be said that even if one-tenth of this vast grassland was given to her, it would be a dizzying amount of land. It was just that she felt like she was being used, so she couldn't quite accept it.
If Yang Ling wanted the Wala to exchange the Barsikuo Mountains and the Golden Mountains, then the Wala's territory would not actually expand. It was just that the territory near Ming Destiny had shifted from the west to the east, bordering the land that the three Duoyan guards would occupy. This way, the checks and balances between them would naturally be more obvious.
Barsikuo Mountains, the Golden Mountains … Yin Qi suddenly understood. Ming Destiny had always been fighting with King Hami for the important pass of the Western Regions, Hami. Because he did not have the advantage in terms of geography, he had to go on expeditions and was defeated time and time again. Now, Hami had fallen into King Hami's hands.
If the Great Ming occupied the Barsikuo Mountains and the Golden Mountain Range, then it would form a situation where Hami was completely surrounded in terms of military strength. Hami's important geographical location would be lost because of this. Not only would it become a piece of fat meat that the Great Ming could easily obtain, but it would also be easy for the Great Ming to send troops to the 36 countries of the Western Region.
Yin Qi was secretly shocked. "His appetite is really big!" Looking at Yang Ling in front of her again, that smiling and amiable look, Yin Qi felt that he was no less than a ruthless demon. She subconsciously shrank back and asked, "Then the other territories will be taken over by the Duoyan Guards?"
Yang Ling stared at her for a while and asked, "If you take over these territories now, will there be enough food for the tribes that have submitted to you to survive the winter? Your city is here, in a corner between Liaodong and Ming Destiny's guards. It can be said that the sky is high and the emperor is far away. Are you confident that you can control the entire grasslands in your hands? "
Yin Qi stammered, "High Duke, I … I invited you today because of this matter. You know, I have already conquered such a large piece of land, and there is no reason for me to abandon it. Moreover, my subordinates are now in high spirits, hoping that I can take over the Tartar grasslands as soon as possible, divide the territories, and reward the three armies. I can't ignore their wishes.
However, to take over this large piece of land and tribes, the biggest problem this winter is food. I want to borrow food from Ming Destiny. I wonder if Duke can help and persuade Emperor Ming Destiny? You know that we, the Duoyan Guards, have always been close to the Han people and have always been respectful and subservient to the Khan of Heaven. If we control the grasslands, it will be far more beneficial to the Great Ming than if the desperate Tatars elect another ambitious leader.
"Rations … That would require a lot of rations!" Yang Ling sighed.
Yin Qi's face was a little red, and she stammered, "I know, but because of the war, our cattle and horses have been used up too much. We can't afford to barter anymore."
Yang Ling spread his hands and blinked, "Then, how do you want me to persuade the emperor and the officials of Ming Destiny's court to agree to transport food?"
"I … I … I can promise you that once the food is delivered and the disaster of the grasslands is solved, I can offer up the Hetao grasslands occupied by the Tartars with both hands."
Yang Ling smiled slyly, "The front or the back?"
Yin Qi was annoyed. The Yellow River is full of evils, but the rich set is the only one. The Hetao area is the granary above the Great Wall, and the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall. Who doesn't covet this fertile land? The area south of the Yellow River and north of the Great Wall is called the front, and the area north of the Yellow River is called the back. How can Yang Ling cross the front and go straight to the back? This is obviously saying that he wants to occupy both the front and back.
Yin Qi gritted her teeth and protested, "Duke, the Hetao is rich and beautiful, and it is the richest land in the Great Wall. Is it that the area south of the Yellow River has been given to Ming Destiny, and Duke is still not satisfied?"
Yang Ling blinked and smiled, "Queen, don't forget that the Hetao plain was originally the land of Ming Destiny."
Yin Qi retorted, "But after Emperor Yongle abolished Dongsheng and Daning, and moved them to Wanquan, they have been occupied by the Tartars for more than a hundred years."
"Bang!" Yang Ling slammed the table, and Yin Qi was shocked. She asked in a daze, "What are you doing?"
Yang Ling gritted his teeth and said, "Wow! It has been more than a hundred years, and the fertile land of Ming Destiny has been forcibly occupied by the Tartars. But I, Ming Destiny, have never announced to give up this land. Now that we have defeated the Tartars, it is time for us to take it back. "
Yin Qi's nose was almost crooked from anger. She rolled her eyes and suppressed her anger, "Fine! I'll give you the front! I'll also give you the back! Are you satisfied now? "
Yang Ling shook his head slowly and smiled, "No, no, no, not enough, far from enough. Don't forget, I said to take it back. That was originally our land. Now that the Tartars are finished, do we still have to pay for taking back what belongs to us? "
"Bang!" Yin Qi slammed the table, and Yang Ling was startled. He asked in a daze, "What are you doing?"
He was really afraid that this little girl would be driven mad by him, and then it would be difficult to continue the conversation.
Yin Qi's little face was red with anger, and she shouted angrily, "Then tell me, what do you want? What do you want? If you want it, I can give it to you. I'm just afraid that you will die from overeating! "
Yang Ling couldn't help but laugh. "Look, look, you are no longer a child. You are now a queen, and your every action should be dignified and graceful. Sit down, sit down, we can slowly discuss this matter, we can bargain with each other. Even if we can't make a deal, we can still be benevolent and righteous, why are you in such a hurry? "
Yin Qi was so angry that she felt dizzy. She sat back on the chair and glared at Yang Ling fiercely, "Fine! You treacherous, treacherous … tell me your conditions! "
"At this time of year, the grain inside the pass has just had a bumper harvest. Last year, we planted new crops in Shaanxi Province and a few other regions, and it was a great harvest. This year, not only did we plant all kinds of crops, but because of the army's reform of the land system, the common people have developed a large area of new fields.
These fields have only been tended for a short time, and are not suitable for planting crops that are too extravagant, so they have all been planted with corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. Apart from other benefits, these crops are not picky, and they have a high yield. I believe that as long as we transport the surplus grain from two provinces, and with the dried meat and vegetables that the herdsmen have stored up, not many people will starve to death this winter.
The war has stopped, and next year, the herdsmen can graze in peace. As long as there is no big white disaster or black disaster, this crisis will be completely over. As the new Khan of the grasslands, if you do this, you will definitely win the hearts of all the herdsmen. "
"Huh?" Yin Qi was on tenterhooks waiting for him to ask for an exorbitant price, but she didn't expect him to suddenly talk about this matter. Her brain didn't react for a moment, and she just stared blankly at him.
Yang Ling said with a pleasant expression, "The tea is getting cold, drink a little."
"Oh," Yin Qi obediently picked up the teacup and opened her mouth to take a sip. She suddenly realized something, "Why am I so obedient to him?" She couldn't help but stare fiercely at Yang Ling with her big bright eyes.
Yang Ling didn't mind, and said with a smile, "But, your Khan's city is located here, away from the entire grasslands, so it's not convenient for you to exert your influence and carry out your decrees. I've also found you a piece of land with abundant water and soil, suitable for building a city and ruling the grasslands. I'm prepared to help you build Yinqi City at all costs, and make it the center of power to rule the entire desert grasslands. "
Yin Qi blinked, her head full of question marks. She didn't understand why this greedy big bad wolf suddenly became so kind and generous.
Yang Ling kindly poured another cup of tea for her, but Yin Qi was very scared. She always felt that this guy with a fake smile seemed to be planning something bad. If it wasn't for the fact that there was no cliff behind her, she was very worried that Yang Ling would take advantage of her unprepared and push her down.
"Yin Qi, the Mongolian grasslands were mainly based on hunting two hundred years ago, but can they develop by relying on hunting? No, can they feed the increasing population? No! The grasslands population is increasing, what should we do? So, they mainly rely on nomadic herding, raising their own cattle and sheep. Compared to the era of hunting, their lives are much more stable, and they have much more food, don't you think so? "
"Uh! Hmm! What's wrong? "
"Hey, you Duoyan Guards have been stationed here for a long time, so you should be familiar with the Jurchen tribes, right? Among the Jianzhou Jurchen, Haixi Jurchen, and Savage Jurchen, which one is the richest and strongest, and which one is the poorest and weakest? "
Yin Qi rolled her eyes and said suspiciously: "Of course the Jianzhou Jurchen is the richest and strongest, followed by Haixi, and the weakest is Savage."
"Hmm, then tell me, what is the main difference between these three tribes? What do they do for a living? "Yang Ling had a smile on his face. He was like a patient and kind teacher.
"The Jianzhou Jurchen are half farmers and half herders. Not only do they do business, but they also open some medicine shops, fur shops, and so on. They make some simple products and sell them to the Han merchants, earning a lot of money. The Haixi Jurchen are similar to us, relying on nomadic herding and fishing. Their lives are not bad. The Savage Jurchen rely on wild fruits and hunting for a living. They can't even feed themselves, and they basically eat raw meat and drink blood. "
Yang Ling clapped his hands and praised, "Yinqi is very smart and has a clear vision. Look, this is the impact that the development of hunting, herding, and farming has on the survival and wealth of the people in the tribe. When your Yinqi City is built, I will recruit a group of Han people and use the fertile land near the city to teach you how to farm and grow crops.
You can also grow cotton. After you grow cotton, instead of selling it to others, I can help you build a weaving factory to produce your own cloth. As for the surplus, you can sell it to the Western Regions, the North, Korea, and other countries.
Look at the cattle and sheep you raise, and the fur of the foxes, tigers, wolves, and other wild beasts you hunt, they only know how to sew. A whole piece of fur can be sold to the merchants, and they will make exquisite fur clothes, which can be sold for more than ten times the profit. Look at the Western Region's blue velvet. It's made from camel's hair. It's an expensive item worth hundreds of gold in the Central Plains. If you can also produce something like this, think about it, how prosperous will it be under the rule of Queen Yin Qi? "
Yin Qi's brain could no longer digest such temptation. She mumbled: "You … you are the Duke of Ming Destiny, why are you so good to me, a Mongolian royalty?"
"It is my duty. Emperor Hongwu once said, 'Since I am the ruler of the world, the Chinese and the Barbarians are inseparable. Although the surnames are different, the characters are the same'. Emperor Yongle once said, 'The Chinese and the Barbarians are one family'. I am the Son of Heaven, everything that is covered by the sky and carried by the earth, they are all my sons, how can there be any difference? "
Yang Ling was very friendly and sincere: "So, what Han, Mongolian, you and I are actually one family, don't you think so?"
"Huh?" Yin Qi laughed dryly, her mind was even more confused. "How did he and I become a family in such a short time?" She glanced at the wine cup that had not been removed in time and thought, "He didn't drink too much, did he?"
"Haha, listen to me, not only leather and fur clothes, I can also help you set up many workshops, such as burning, boiling salt, digging coal, making paper, smelting iron, and casting. Ai! Seeing that many herdsmen do not even have an iron pot in their homes, it really makes me feel pity for them. "
Yang Ling let out a sorrowful sigh, then put on a compassionate expression and said, "With the appearance of animal husbandry, farming, trade, factories, and cities, the grassland tribes under Queen Yinqi's rule still depended on the weather and were nomadic. They didn't have any food reserves, and they could only wait for their deaths in the cold wind when there was a drought or a snowstorm. Will there still be people who always think of internal strife and killing each other? "
"I have also opened up a sea route. At that time, Mongolia's unique goods such as horses, cows, goats, camels, meat, milk, skin, hair, horns, tendons, glue, bones, knives, felt, felt, and other commercial goods can be sold directly to the south, or even further to the countries of the Southern Seas. The price will naturally be different from now. Food, tea bricks, salt, wine, vinegar, cloth, silk, iron, ceramics, lacquer, and other goods can not only be imported in large quantities, but the price will also be greatly reduced. "
Once people are used to a good life, who would want to go back to the old, backward, and homeless life? If the people in the high positions still want to lead them to fight a war with Ming Destiny who is getting stronger day by day, they will only be betrayed and isolated.
"Think about it. In your life, you've done so much for your people. Although you're a woman, with this achievement, you'll be even greater than Genghis Khan."
"Genghis Khan?" Yin Qi was almost sweating. Especially Yang Ling's friendly tone and gentle eyes, it was really unbearable, and Yin Qi had goosebumps all over her body.
"Yes, Genghis Khan used force to conquer the grassland tribes, but he could not change the grassland people's lives, and let them live happily ever after. He could rely on force to defeat a more advanced and rich civilization, but he could not become a permanent conqueror, because he only knew how to destroy, but not how to build. He could not build a better civilization on someone else's civilization, so he could only fall in the end! "
"I … I …" Yin Qi was dumbfounded, "Give me food, help me build a city, teach me how to farm, help me with industry and commerce, and let us live a good life like the people of Ming Destiny? Will there be a pie falling from the sky? "
She suddenly stared at him vigilantly, "You … are willing to give me so many benefits? Then … what do you want me to pay? "
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