After instructing Khalkha Beile to sit down, the Great Khan of Urut also lost his cold demeanor.

The Great Khan of Urud took what Khalkhabele said very seriously.

The Uruq Khan was able to remain firmly in the position of Great Khan for more than a decade and maintain stable control over the various tribes of the grasslands. He must have had some tricks up his sleeve!

Moreover, after suffering repeated setbacks in Dongning, the Urud Khan also realized the gap in skill. After the flintlock muskets were returned last year, the Urud Khan organized intelligent people, blacksmiths, and craftsmen from various tribes of the steppe to study the manufacturing process of these flintlock muskets.

However, nothing has progressed.

Uruq Khan shook his head and said, "Khalhana, since we started researching flintlock muskets last year, we haven't made any major progress. The only gain might be obtaining the composition of the ammunition. This was sent over by someone before Li Ming's troops were wiped out at the end of last year. And I've also heard that Li Ming's troops spread this formula around."

"Following this formula, the craftsmen conducted experiments and successfully manufactured gunpowder, and even the thunderbolt could be made. However, the research and imitation of flintlock muskets have not made much progress."

"However, there is some good news."

Uruq Khan began, “Half a month ago, the Golden Horde sent an envoy, which included some blacksmiths and craftsmen. Their purpose was clear: they wanted to see the firearms of the Da Gan Army and study them to see if they could replicate them. After all, the Da Gan Army has risen too quickly recently. Not only have we heard about it, but also the Western Khanates such as the Golden Horde, the Samanid Khanate, and the Black Horde.”

"When the Golden Horde delegation first explained their purpose, I was somewhat reluctant."

Uruq Khan took a deep breath, frowned, and said, "After thinking about it, I realized that we are too weak to rely on ourselves alone. Moreover, we also have to face the attack of the Da Gan army, making it difficult to research and replicate these flintlock muskets while protecting ourselves. Therefore, I made a deal with the Golden Horde."

"trade?"

Karhana Beile was slightly taken aback and asked, "Great Khan, do you mean to jointly research these flintlock muskets with the Golden Horde?"

"Yes!"

Uruq Khan nodded and said, "Not only that, but the new firearms you brought back for the large army this time will also be studied with them. Furthermore, we will work with the Samanid Khanate and the Black Horde Khanate. On one hand, our strength is weak; on the other hand, we are in a hurry. Secondly, we are all descendants of the Eternal Heaven! Even if we really..."

The Great Khan of Uruq took a deep breath, gazing at the lush pastures and herds of cattle and sheep outside the royal tent, and continued, "Even if we are no match for the Great Khan's army, our people will have a place to go, and these Khanates will be able to take them in. It's a way out for us!"

With that, Khan Uruq sighed deeply.

Even the Uruq Khan, the overlord of the grasslands, had moments of worry.

Moreover, his actions clearly indicate that he is not optimistic about the current situation on the grasslands!

That's truly a far-sighted plan!

Karhana Beile took a deep breath and said, "The Great Khan is wise! However, it is not a good idea for our tribe to be taken in by other khanates. The most urgent thing is to continue to try to compete with the Da Gan army. After all, the grasslands are where we graze our livestock in our time, and we have a great advantage here."

"That's right!"

Suddenly, Karhana Beile recalled the situation he encountered last year when fighting in Dongning and other places, and his eyes lit up.

Karhana Beile began, “Great Khan, last year our army attacked Dongning. At that time, the Dongning army was weak and was also fighting against Li Ming’s troops. They used small groups of troops to maneuver around us in the mountains and forests, taking advantage of the terrain. We suffered greatly from them and lost many lives!”

"Our current situation is somewhat similar to that of the Dongning Army last year!"

"Great Khan, we can learn from the Dongning Army's tactics from last year and adapt them for our own use!"

"The grasslands are our territory, and our cavalry and herdsmen know them very well! Moreover, our cavalry is highly mobile and can form small groups to harass large armies. Great Khan, I think we can give this a try!"

Hearing Khalhana Beile's words, Urut Khan's eyes lit up, and he laughed, saying, "Khalhana, I knew I hadn't misjudged you! Your idea is excellent! In Daqian terms, it's like giving someone a taste of their own medicine! Am I right? Hahaha..."

"The Great Khan is wise!"

Khalhanabele nodded with a smile and said, "That's what the Daqian people are saying. We can do the same now! Our situation is extremely dire. The Left Khan's army has been almost completely wiped out, and our own royal army has also suffered heavy losses. Only the Right Khan's army has nearly 100,000 men left. Our top priority is to prevent the Right Khan's army from suffering further heavy losses. Otherwise, even if we adopt this tactic, we'll likely find it difficult to withstand the Daqian army's offensive!"

"I see!"

The Great Khan of Uruq nodded solemnly and said, "Asiba, immediately send a message to the Right Khan, conveying the situation of the Da Gan army and the advice of Khalkha Beile. Tell them to be vigilant and not to act rashly! Otherwise, the Left Khan's troops will meet the same fate!"

"yes!"

Asba quickly replied.

After Asba left, Uruq Khan and Khalkha Beile arrived at a heavily guarded tent in the royal court.

This is the site where flintlock muskets are researched and replicated.

Among them were some blond-haired, blue-eyed people, whom Karhana Beile knew were subjects of the Golden Horde.

"Greetings, Great Khan!"

Qasim bowed and said.

Uruq Khan smiled slightly and said, "These are new firearms that we just captured. You should also take a look at them."

"good!"

Qasim nodded quickly.

"The progress on the flintlock muskets needs to be accelerated as well!"

Uruq Khan gave his instructions.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

Qasim said, "There has been progress in flintlock muskets recently, and we should be able to manufacture them soon."

"very good!"

Uruq Khan nodded and said, "The production of the Thunderclap Bombs must also be accelerated! If there are not enough people, we can draw them from the tribe's herders. I will give you the order."

"Thank you, Great Khan!"

Qasim quickly bowed and thanked him.