The whole thing was weird in every way. If he didn't find out the truth, he would be really unsure and would not dare to take any action, so Huang Taiji chose to actively defend himself.
However, things did not go as Huang Taiji expected. The Ming army mobilized more actively, creating an overwhelming momentum.
And in Shanhaiguan.
Zhu Youxiao was arranging his troops while waiting for someone to come.
He was waiting for the Inner Khalkha and Khorchin people to come to Shanhaiguan to discuss the next plan with him.
Many people were also worried. What if the Inner Khalkha people didn't come? After all, Zhu Youxiao had nothing else in his hands. All he had was Bumbutai, a little Mongolian girl. Using her as a hostage seemed a little too weak.
However, Zhu Youxiao was not in a hurry and looked calm.
In fact, the current Mongolia has no secrets for Zhu Youxiao at all. The pressure from the Jiannu to Mongolia is too great, and there is also Lin Danhan watching covetously.
Whether it was Khorchin or Inner Khalkha, they were all very panicked. On the contrary, the Ming Dynasty did not pose such a great pressure on them.
We have been fighting for more than two hundred years, isn't it still like this?
Can the Ming Dynasty fight its way to the grassland or occupy it?
It is simply impossible. Therefore, the threat from the Ming Dynasty is not that great. Whether it is Ligdan Khan or Jiannu, they are the main threats to Mongolia. Under such circumstances, Mongolia will definitely choose to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty. This is a no-brainer.
In the original history, Mongolia did just that, but the Ming Dynasty was useless, and the Inner Khalkha even came to rescue the Ming Dynasty.
However, when they arrived, the Ming Dynasty had already lost Shenyang, Liaoyang, and Tieling. They also caused the Ming Dynasty to suffer a defeat, and even the tribal leader was captured.
The current situation is far from what it was in original history, so Mongolia is more confident in cooperating with the Ming Dynasty.
The fact was just as Zhu Youxiao had expected. Three days after Wu Keshan returned, the Mongolian people arrived at Shanhaiguan, and they were indeed two big figures.
Obataiji, the leader of Khorchin, came in person this time. It was obvious that on the one hand it was to express his sincerity, and on the other hand it was because he believed that the Ming Dynasty would not break the agreement.
This kind of trust is really rare, which Zhu Youxiao had not expected. He originally thought that it should be Wu Keshan who came back, at least the two sides would have a cooperation, and Wu Keshan was Obataiji's son and could also represent his father.
As for the Inner Khalkha side, the person who came was the toughest person among the five Inner Khalkha tribes - Ang'an Taiji of the Zalantu tribe. In addition, there was also the Inner Khalkha leader Zhuoliketu.
It can be said that these three people, Obataiji, are powerful figures and have the final say.
The arrival of Obataiji and the other two made Zhu Youxiao feel very satisfied and the plan was very successful.
Obataiji and his two companions first arrived in Guangning, and then were sent to Shanhaiguan.
As for asking Zhu Youxiao to go to Shanhaiguan to meet Obataiji and others, that was impossible. Firstly, it was unrealistic in terms of status, and secondly, Zhu Youxiao would not take that risk.
Zhu Youxiao came to Liaodong to get things done, not to take risks. If anything happened to him, the Ming Dynasty would be doomed. For Zhu Youxiao, ensuring his own safety was very important.
After arriving at Shanhaiguan, Obataiji and his two companions rested for a night and were brought before Zhu Youxiao the next day.
Obataiji and the other two knew they were here to see the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, so they were very respectful. Upon meeting Zhu Youxiao, Obataiji and the others bowed and said, "Inner Khalkha Zhuoliktu, Zarut Angan, and Khorchin Oba, we pay our respects to His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Obataiji and the other two, then said with a smile, "No need to be polite. Come on, let's prepare the wine and feast!"
After meeting, don’t talk about anything else, just drink and eat meat first.
The reason why many people like to talk about things at the dinner table is that everyone is not familiar with each other. After drinking and eating together, the atmosphere will ease and the relationship will become closer.
Zhu Youxiao also used this method to build relationships, especially with people like Obataiji.
Soon, the wine and meat were served.
This time, Zhu Youxiao also invested a lot of money and prepared all kinds of fine wine and delicious food.
You know, in Mongolia, although Obataiji and others were nobles and leaders, it was not easy for them to have such a meal.
It’s not that I can’t bear to give it up, but that I don’t have it.
Obataiji and the other two were not polite. After sitting down, they started eating and drinking, eating meat with big mouthfuls and drinking wine with big bowls.
The strong liquor of the Ming Dynasty has always been a treasure to Obataiji and his men, not to mention that Zhu Youxiao's liquor is a good thing that ordinary people can't get. It is the liquor brewed by the Imperial Household Department.
Zhu Youxiao even got involved in this and told Obataiji and others some things about future generations.
Although the wine culture of this era was very advanced and the wines brewed were very good, some things were still not as good as those of later generations.
After three bowls of wine, the expressions of Obataiji and the other two relaxed, there was more laughter while eating and drinking, and the atmosphere became much more harmonious.
However, Zhu Youxiao was not ready to talk about the matter yet. He wanted to treat him to a meal first, and then talk about the matter.
If it were placed in later generations, it would be a one-stop service of eating, drinking and singing, with some nightlife in the evening, and then talking about business the next day.
Originally, Zhu Youxiao had planned to do the same: eat and drink well and talk about it tomorrow.
However, it was obvious that Obataiji and the other two had something on their minds. Although they drank a lot, they were obviously not drunk too much.
After the food and drinks were cleared away, tea was served. From the atmosphere, it was clear that business was about to begin.
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