Chapter 1407 Sorrow
Zhang Xianzhong tried to fight at first, but only found that the Korqin people were as weak as their relatives in the west. They could also boast about being descendants of Genghis Khan and proud Mongolians. In the end, they realized that they were bullshit.
Originally, they wanted to cut off the route of the Chahar people to escape, but now they have taken down the Korqin people. In addition, the main force who rushed over from the upper reaches of the Zaer River and the foreign cavalry left in the Barhu grassland and Hulun Lake, the Chahar people have already had their wings to escape.
When the main force arrives, they can work together with the middle and right armies to hang the Chahars in their lairs.
From the head of an advance team to the representative who accepted the surrender of the Korqin Tribe Alliance, Zhang Xianzhong could not imagine this transformation.
The officers accompanying him translated the Mongolian language. It is a rare progress for Zhang Xianzhong to learn some Chinese characters in more than a year and be able to read books. This is because of the upward pressure and the influence of the group. Otherwise, even if Lao Zhang didn't open his eyes, he would never pass the elementary officer test in his life.
"I can also make an agreement with you on behalf of Hutchison. From then on, as long as the Korqin people strictly adhere to neutrality and no longer become enemies with Hutchison, Hutchison will no longer wave swords and guns at the Korqin people."
In fact, the Korqin people should express surrender. Zhang Xianzhong considered that the strength he showed was not enough now, and it would be a big trouble if these people were determined to escape. It would be better to stabilize first. As for the further surrender of the alliance, after seeing the Hutchison army appear in Grejurgen City, there were some Taiji who came from Mobei and the support of the living Buddhas and lamas. The Korqin people would know how to choose.
Even though they maintain a covenant of neutrality and peace, the people of Korqin are full of bitterness.
When the shepherd brought the white horse up, the Taiji people could not keep calm.
This is a standard behavior of backing the alliance. The Korqin people should stand on the same front as the Jurchens in any case.
If the Jurchens knew about the great changes in the grassland and launched a army to attack, would the Korqin people betray the new covenant of Hebei and stand with the Jurchens, the old ally, or would they abide by the agreement, and watch the Jurchens fight with Hebei and can they stay out of the matter?
No matter what, it is quite possible, even a big Taiji like Oba and Ming'an feels quite helpless. In the whirlpool of history, under the torrent, ordinary people can only go with the flow, and even these so-called big men can only be washed down by the torrent and rushed into the unknown distance.
A dagger pierced into the white horse's neck, blood gushed out, the horse screamed, the Mongolians were expressionless, while the foreign cavalry and cavalry behind Zhang Xianzhong and others gave warm cheers.
The faces of the Fan Cavalry were full of provocative expressions. Before this, they were completely bullied and exploited by the Korqin people. The tribe had suffered humiliation for two hundred years. Today, the scene in which these Fan Cavalry were successful in revenge for themselves and their ancestors, and an unsuppressible pleasure surged into their hearts.
"I hope we can all abide by the covenant." Zhang Xianzhong finally stopped being stern, but couldn't help laughing.
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After several months of continuous military use, the air in Liaoyang was filled with a sense of tension, and the atmosphere of war was very strong.
Cao Shixuan has already shown his old age in just a few years. He still served as the garrison of Guanzhuang. The transformation from hereditary commander to a village was quite large. Cao Shixuan would never accept such an official position before the Jurchen invasion. However, under the pressure of the Later Jin Dynasty, many of the Liao surrendered generals who were originally guerrillas or Dusi were appointed as the garrison of Guanzhuang, and even small military officers such as the Bai Zong.
Even so, the Jurchens still had obvious hostility or distrust towards the Han generals.
It is no wonder that under the instigation of Dongjiang Town, many generals chose to turn against each other. Returning to the system of Liao Town or Dongjiang Town in the Ming Dynasty, it is definitely more dignified or safer than being a dog for the Jurchens.
Many generals did not resist being dogs for Jurchens, but when the matter involved personal safety, they felt Nuerhaci's uncovered hostility towards the Han people, and this precarious psychological influenced many people.
The atmosphere in Cao's mansion became even more tense... It was not because of something else, but because Cao Zhenyan's wife was waiting for childbirth in the inner room, and painful shouts came from time to time.
Wen Po and several women in the family were shuttled back and forth. Cao Shixuan and Cao Zhenyan and his son were unable to enter the delivery room. They sat opposite each other in the hall room with big eyes.
This is also Cao Zhenyan's first child, and it has great significance for both men and women.
Having descendants means that one can truly become an adult, and become a man with responsibility... However, when Cao Shixuan stared at his son, he was surprised to find that his son had long been very mature, with a steady temperament, experienced behavior, and a well-organized manner. Among all the leaders under Zhenghuang's ranks, Xiao Cao is a celebrity. Although he is only in his twenties, his beard cannot grow on his mouth.
Although he recognized his son's ability very well, Cao Shixuan still maintained his majesty as a father with a stern face. No matter what, the head of this family is still himself, and his son is fine, and he will ask for his opinions in everything.
Cao Shixuan felt that his son matured after being captured during the Battle of Thirteen Mountains. After that, Cao Zhenyan was like a different person, and he no longer had the ruthlessness and innocence of a young man.
Cao Shixuan felt both relieved and proud of this situation, but also felt a little sad and heavy.
In such a chaotic world, Cao Zhenyan's transformation was undoubtedly quite correct, but Cao Shixuan didn't know what his son had encountered, and of course he didn't want to know at all.
"Have you thought of the name?" Cao Shixuan finally picked a good topic, which was a bit sad. The relationship between father and son remains unchanged, but after the son became an adult, it is difficult for fathers and sons to have common topics, and they cannot always maintain a close relationship like mothers and sons.
"I've thought about it and called Cao Xi."
"This is the name of the eldest brother." If Cao Shixuan's eldest grandson was born, he would call him the eldest brother according to the rules of the Cao family. This was also the convention of the Liaoxi generals and Shishen family at that time.
Cao Shixuan stroked his beard and smiled, "What if he was born as an elder sister?"
"This," Cao Zhenyan smiled and said, "I haven't thought about it yet. My son hopes to be a man, so that he can promote the lintel of my Cao family in the future."
"This is a long sentence." Cao Shixuan sighed slightly and shook his head.
In this situation, the strategic mode of the Later Jin Dynasty was relatively difficult. Although it broke the deadlock in western Liaoning, there were constraints from Dongjiang and North Korea behind it. The Jurchens and the Han people were in serious confrontation. The phenomenon of Han people fleeing repeatedly was still rampant. The Later Jin still had a military advantage over the Ming Dynasty. However, whether this advantage could break the Guanning defense line and solve Dongjiang and North Korea was not optimistic yet. Recently, there have been rumors that Guangning had lost contact from the front line of Korqin, which made the strategic mode of the Later Jin Dynasty worsen.
Just having strong force but being trapped in a corner means that the Later Jin Dynasty was suffocated by the Bohai Kingdom or the separatist regime like Goguryeo. Over time, it would be destroyed by the re-strength Central Plains dynasty.
This process may take about a hundred years, or twenty or thirty years.
The Cao family is now clinging to the big tree of the Later Jin Dynasty. When the Later Jin Dynasty was destroyed, it is when the Cao family lost everything in front of them.
Although the Cao family is not well-off now, they are much better than ordinary Han people in Liaodong. If they even lose all this, the so-called Guangda family lintel will become the cruelest joke.
"Don't worry, father." Cao Zhenyan said: "My son will definitely revive my Cao family and will never shame our ancestors."
The Cao family is a descendant of Cao Bin, a famous general of the Northern Song Dynasty. It has been recorded in the genealogy of many generations ago. No one can say whether it is true or whether it is clinging to it.
But at least Cao Zhenyan's enthusiasm is commendable, Cao Shixuan nodded.
The father and son just sat there, and the conversation between them was serious, which made people feel a little dull and embarrassed, but the noise from time to time from time to time made people a little anxious, which suppressed the awkward atmosphere.
Cao Shixuan suddenly said: "When you were born, your mother gave birth to you for a long time. It's not easy for a mother to be a mother."
Cao Zhenyan nodded with empathy. His wife was also the daughter of a general family. She was much stronger than the ladies of the gentry families. It was hard to imagine how those delicate ladies passed this level. At least among the people, the first childbirth of a woman is a life-and-death juncture. Difficulty and death are definitely not new.
At this time, the head of Cao's mansion hurried in and reported: "Grandmaster, master, the 14th Prince is here and has arrived at the gate."
The Cao family is also a family of military generals with status in Liaoyang, and has close contacts with senior Han army generals such as Shi Tingzhu. On this day, the Cao family had to add children. Many people had sent people in advance to find out when they would give birth to a child and whether they were boys. Giving gifts should be given according to male or girl, so as not to make mistakes.
The servants of Cao's mansion also ran back and forth outside the mansion, receiving the servants sent by relatives and friends for the owner of the family, and told them that there was probably some time left, so there was no need to rush too much.
According to the customs in Liaodong, the Jurchens are similar to those in the Jurchens. On the third day of the child’s birth, relatives and friends have to come to their homes, give gifts to relatives and friends who have just had children, and then everyone celebrates together. This is called the Seizure. This custom has been quite popular hundreds of years later. At least this tradition is still maintained in the capital where the Manchus gather.
It is definitely a big deal for the 14th prince to arrive. The father and son of the Cao family didn't care about waiting for the news. Cao Shixuan changed into a robe to see the guests and rushed to the gate with his son.
"Slave Cao Shixuan bowed to his master."
"Slave Cao Zhenyan bowed to his master."
On the side of the wide open middle door, Cao Shixuan and Cao Zhenyan crawled inside, touching their foreheads on the ground, and bowing to their masters with the most respectful etiquette.
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