Chapter 72 Loss
Zhu Yuhuan was naturally most concerned about Yesen's affairs, and immediately asked, "Have you ever heard of a man named Yesen in Wala? He should be related to Tuohuan..."
When Tuotuoboluo heard her asking about Yesen, he exclaimed, "How does the princess know about this Yesen?"
Zhu Yuhuan remained calm and composed, saying, "I heard what the people who came to trade with us said while I was patrolling the border."
Tuotuo Boluo was even more surprised now, but the focus was on the first half. He asked curiously, "The princess will also patrol the border? Is it the same patrol as your majesty? I heard that princesses are very noble and will only leave the palace after they get married."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhong immediately emphasized, "Princess Shunde has made great contributions to the people, so she is naturally unique."
Zhu Yuhuan waved his hand and said, "I can't compare to your majesty's might, so how dare I be compared to my father."
Zhang Zhong explained, "Your Highness also practices martial arts. His master is General Liu Yongcheng, who fought under Emperor Taizong for many years and is a highly decorated general."
When he said this, he deliberately avoided mentioning the incident in the sixth year of Xuande when Liu Yongcheng led his troops to pursue Aruta. He also took into consideration that Toghto Boluo was once a member of the Aruta tribe. Even though Abji'an had now surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, he was still a foreigner after all, so he had to be careful with his words.
Tuotuo Boluo didn't mind. He immediately identified the person and praised him, "General Liu is indeed mighty. My grandfather once praised him, saying that if my father could have General Liu's might, our tribe might not be inferior to the Oirat! I heard that General Liu was a eunuch, but he was still so brave. I admire him! I just didn't expect that the princess was actually General Liu's student. Could she also fight?"
Zhu Yuhuan didn't care. After all, Toghto Boluo even spoke Mandarin haltingly, so mastering the vocabulary was still too difficult for him. So he just smiled and said, "I have never killed anyone in battle."
Tuotuoboluo didn't quite understand what he said, but he knew that Zhu Yuhuan was admitting his military experience, so he praised him, "The princess is really amazing."
Zhang Zhong's heart skipped a beat at his outspokenness, fearing he might say something even more offensive to the princess. He quickly said, "Let's not talk about that, Toghto Boluo. Have you forgotten the princess's question? Do you know who Yesen is?"
Hearing Zhang Zhong mention the name "Yesen" again, Toghto Boluo nodded repeatedly, but his expression was no longer relaxed. He said, "Yesen is Toghan's son, and he is also a fierce general. He was also among the Oirat people who raided Arutai this time. Although my father managed to escape with us, he was also seriously injured by his pursuit. If it weren't for Your Majesty, my father might have died on the grassland like my grandfather."
If he had not been forced into a desperate situation, Abji'an would not have brought his son and confidants to seek refuge in the Ming Dynasty. After all, Aluta had invaded the border many times and even caused Zhu Di to die of illness during his last northern expedition.
Who knows whether Zhu Zhanji would trick them into the interior and kill them because he hated Aluta. Abji'an was just taking a gamble in desperation to save a way out for himself and his remaining subordinates.
Zhu Yuhuan touched his chin and said, "I see... I heard that Tuohuan originally wanted to proclaim himself Khan, but the elders of other tribes disagreed, so they appointed Tuotubuhua as Khan."
"Each tribe regarded the Northern Yuan as legitimate, fearing that other tribes would declare themselves khans. Their own tribe would be outnumbered for no reason and ordered to their deaths. It would be better to let the Northern Yuan continue to be the boss." Toghto Boluo was quite open-minded. "Anyway, the Great Khan's prestige is no longer what it used to be. Apart from Toghan, no one cares about the Khan. Besides, Arutai was suddenly attacked by the Oirat Mongols this time. Even if Adai Khan survived, he would have had no choice but to flee. How could there be any Eastern Khanate in the future?"
Zhu Yuhuan's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he muttered to himself: "The external enemy has been eliminated, and now it's time to fight internally."
Hearing this, Tuotuo Boluo asked curiously, "Internal strife?"
Zhu Yuhuan unconsciously leaned forward and asked expectantly, "What else do you know?"
Seeing her eagerness, Tuotuoboluo wanted to continue talking, but suddenly realized something was wrong and said, "Your Highness, you haven't even told me who the sharpshooter is, and you've already asked me so many questions. This is a losing proposition for me. Your Highness, you can't do business like this."
Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but smile when he heard him speak so clearly. He said, "I found it for you a long time ago."
No one came in or out while the three of them were chatting, and Tuotuo Boluo hadn't seen Zhu Yuhuan order him to find someone. But now he heard Zhu Yuhuan say that he had already found the person, and he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. "Could it be that His Highness already knew who I was looking for?"
Zhu Yuhuan straightened up slightly and said with a smile: "As soon as you said it, I knew it. The person you are looking for is me."
After these words were spoken, Tutu Boluo and Zhang Zhong looked at each other in surprise.
After a long silence, Zhang Zhong finally spoke first, "Your Highness has been practicing archery since childhood. He is naturally gifted and has a good teacher. It is natural that he is an outstanding archer."
Tutu Boluo then said, "So that's how it is..." Although he said this, his expression clearly showed some disbelief.
Zhu Yuhuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "It seems that you don't really believe me."
Before Toghto Boluo could speak, Zhang Zhong hurriedly said, "How could we not trust His Highness? His Majesty himself praised your archery skills. I've even heard my father mention that the year the Crown Prince was born, Your Highness personally hunted rabbits and presented them to the Empress Dowager, who praised them immensely."
Zhu Yuhuan said frankly, "That's hard to say. Why don't we just go to the training ground and check it out and find out?"
Zhang Zhong was a little embarrassed and said, "Your Highness is the king, how can we examine him..."
Zhu Yuhuan raised his chin towards Tuotuo Boluo and said, "How is it?"
Tuotuo Boluo naturally agreed and said, "Since Your Highness has said so, I certainly cannot refuse! This is called 'military orders are as heavy as a mountain'!"
Zhang Zhong couldn't help but raise his hand to support his forehead, and said helplessly: "The army whose orders are as heavy as a mountain is not this king..."
Toghtoboluo was a little confused and asked, "Isn't it this army?"
Zhu Yuhuan didn't mind Tuotuo Boluo's words. Instead, he said with a smile, "If I can prove myself, then you must fulfill what you just said and tell me everything you want to know."
Tuotuo Boluo was very straightforward and said, "Okay!"
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