Tumeng: I am a national advisor in the Golden Family

Chapter 149: Show off your strength and seize military power
Everyone was busy until dawn before they completely took control of the entire Xuanhua Mansion.

After that, Qu Chiye's law reassured the officers and soldiers at the grassroots level in Xuanhua Mansion and the people in the city.

Tell them that the Mongolian army will stay quietly in their military camps and will never come out to disturb the people, and just let them live their lives as usual.

They also ensured that the Mongolian army would not harm them or plunder their property, so that all residents could rest assured that all the troops in the city would return to their posts.

After Quchiye was busy with these tasks, he quickly promoted a group of trusted generals under him and entered the army as mid-level officers to further control all the armies in the city.

Relying on the prestige of being stationed in Xuanhua for more than ten years, he successfully calmed the people in the city, as well as the officers and soldiers.

It took a full day and night to finish everything.

"The guard of Xuanhua Prefecture, Quchi Yefa, met with General Wo Kuotai and met with Military Advisor Zhang Yong."

Quchi Yefa first performed a Mongolian salute to Quchiye Fafa of Wokuotai, and then performed a Han Chinese etiquette to Zhang Yong.

As a high-ranking official of Xixia, he still knows a lot of Han people's etiquette. After all, Xixia has been learning Han people's knowledge for almost 200 years since its founding.

Even the title of emperor was learned from the Han people and did not follow the grassland system of calling Khan.

"Hahaha! General Quchi doesn't need to be polite. It's a good thing that you can join us in Mongolia.

This can save the lives of the people in the city, and your position will not change. You can just continue to lead the city.

I have sent the battle report to my father Genghis Khan. He will be very happy after receiving the battle report. We will treat the people in the city kindly. "Wokuotai said very happily.

The most important step was finally completed. Zhang Yong did not let him down and captured the Xuanhua Mansion in just one night.

After taking Xuanhua Prefecture, they could be said to have directly cut off the connection between the three northwest states and the hinterland of Xixia, and cut off the entire Hexi Corridor.

"My son Chahan is the adopted son of the Great Khan and serves as a general in the Mongolian army. What reason do I, the father, have for not surrendering to the Mongols?
What's more, Xixia had already surrendered to Mongolia before. It was only because of the stupidity of the country's leader that it led to multiple rebellions, which actually hurt the feelings between the two countries. "Quchi Yefa said.

"Lord City Lord Gao Yi, we will be leaving Xuanhua Mansion soon. I wonder if you can support us with some food and grass?" Wo Kuotai asked.

"There are only more than [-] shi of grain in my city, and the remaining grain cannot be collected until autumn. It is only enough for the people and the army in my city. If the general needs it, I can allocate [-] shi of grain." Quchi Yefa He spoke with some embarrassment.

Xixia is not a fertile land. It is a land of plenty. Growing food is troublesome. Most of the areas are desert areas.

Therefore, in terms of food and grass, they are basically self-sufficient, and even need to rely on the Central Plains.

Because of the threat from the Mongolian army, more than 8000 shi of food were hoarded in the city, which was just enough for the whole army to eat in the fall.

After digging around, they could only scrape together a thousand shi of food to hand over to Wokuotai and others.

"You don't need so much. You only need five hundred stones of grain to make dry food and leave it to us to carry." Wo Kuotai said.

The main reason is the lack of solid food, otherwise he would not speak.

"It's not a problem. We can still get five hundred shi of grain." Qu Chiye said.

"Lord Quchi! I wonder how much food can be stored in the granary in the city?" Zhang Yong asked.

Although he didn't know why Military Advisor Zhang asked this question, Qu Chiye answered honestly.

"Lord Wokuotai, Commander Zhang, our granary can store a total of about [-] shi of grain, but the grain in the granary is never full."

There is no way, after all, Xixia is too poor and has no land to cultivate.Most of the land that can be cultivated is concentrated at the border with the Kingdom of Jin.

"Lord Quchi, I wonder if we can expand the grain depot during this period. Soon, we will transport a large amount of grain and grass to Xuanhua Mansion and use this Xuanhua Mansion as a springboard to attack the hinterland of Xixia." Wo Kuotai said.

"It's okay. I can mobilize the people in the city and some officers and soldiers to participate in the construction. It will only take about ten days to repair it." Qu Chiye said.

"Well! This will help General." Wo Kuotai and Zhang Yong looked at each other and said with a smile.

Qu Zhiye was very sensible and solved the problem of grain and grass storage.

That night, Quchi held a grand banquet with the law and entertained Zhang Yong and Wo Kuotai very warmly.

During this period, he also asked his little daughter to come out and dance for everyone.

At noon the next day, a Mongolian envoy came to Xuanhua Mansion carrying Genghis Khan's letter.

Wokuotai hurriedly welcomed the envoy in, and then picked up the letter sent by his father and a gold medal.

"How's it going, father-in-law, what did the Great Khan say? Have you handed over the general power to you?" Zhang Yong asked, looking at Wo Kuotai who was reading the letter.

This matter should be close to home. Genghis Khan's envoy would not bring a gold medal for no reason. This gold medal represents the command authority of the army.

"Hahaha! As you kid expected, Father Khan did agree to give me the overall command of the [-] troops and horses, and also handed over all the wars in the northwest to me.

But I have to discuss it carefully with Tuo Lei. We must do everything together as brothers, and we must not hurt the harmony between brothers. "Wokuotai said.

This matter was completely accomplished, but it was just as Zhang Yong said.

Genghis Khan explained that the most important thing is that brothers should love each other. The command can be given to you, Wo Kuotai, but you should be kind to Tuo Lei and you must not hurt the harmony between brothers.

"It's natural to be harmonious between brothers, but if Master Tuo Lei doesn't obey your orders, then that's a different matter." Zhang Yong said with a smile.

"I understand! Counting the time, that guy Tuo Lei should be arriving soon." Wo Kuotai said.

"That's just right! We must go to Lord Tuo Lei to catch the wind and wash away the dust." Zhang Yong said with a smile.

"Well! By the way, one more thing is the issue of sending troops in advance as you mentioned. Father Khan also asked me to ask you, are you sure that you can intercept the food and grass for the Song Dynasty army?" Wo Kuotai asked.

This time, the first thing Zhang Yong wrote to Genghis Khan was to ask for military power, and to hand over the overall command of the 2 soldiers and horses to Wo Kuotai, and let Tuo Lei obey Wo Kuotai's orders and cooperate in the battle.

The second one is Zhang Yong's suggestion to ask Genghis Khan to send troops half a month in advance. By then, they should have obtained the food for the Song Dynasty army. By then, the Mongolian army will not need to wait for supplies on the grassland.

"Father-in-law! With my flying artifact here, I am [-] to [-]% sure that the operation will be successful. Then we can transport all the food and grass to Xuanhua Mansion first, and then we will station in Xuanhua Mansion and wait for the arrival of the Great Khan." Zhang Yong He spoke.

"Well! I'm relieved now. Let's wait for Tuo Lei to come over together! Then we'll see how Tuo Lei chooses." Wo Kuotai said.

This is a very bitter choice. If Tuo Lei chooses to obey Wo Kuotai's orders, his reputation in the army will decline. If he does not obey Wo Kuotai's orders, Zhang Yong and Wo Kuotai will join forces to deal with him. .

In the afternoon of that day, Tuo Lei led his more than 1 troops and arrived at the gate of Xuanhua Prefecture in a dusty journey.

Zhang Yong and Wo Kuotai also came to greet them with a small team of troops. They put the 1 troops hauling mines into the city and went to the military camp prepared before to rest.

As for Tuo Lei, he followed Wo Kuotai and Zhang Yong to the city lord's mansion for the banquet.

After receiving the news that Xuanhua Mansion was captured by Wo Kuotai, Tuo Lei couldn't believe his eyes. In just a few days, his third brother actually captured Xuanhua Mansion without any blood.

However, the importance of Xuanhua Mansion is indeed self-evident. If you get here, you can cut off the east-west exchanges throughout Xixia.

Therefore, Tuo Lei did not dare to neglect and immediately changed his position quickly.

"Wo Kuotai! Zhang Yong, how did you two capture this place?" Tuo Lei couldn't wait to ask as soon as he took his seat.

This city does not appear to have been baptized by the flames of war. The people in the entire city are still living in an orderly manner. Is this an attempt to persuade them to surrender?
Tuo Lei glanced at Chahan next to him imperceptibly.

"Hahaha! Consider me lucky this time! When we passed by Xuanhua Mansion, Chahan told me that his father was the guard here.

So we used a trick and asked Chahan to come forward to persuade his father to surrender. Unexpectedly, it was so successful. "Wo Kuotai smiled and said. Tuo Lei showed a knowing smile when he heard this.

Sure enough, just as I thought, Chahan has also come to Wo Kuotai's side, and you are all leaving me.

"This time, I got you a big deal. Don't worry, I will protect this city.

Don't worry and stop the Song army!I will guard your retreat for you. Tuo Lei picked up the wine glass and took a sip and said.

If Chahan is willing to stay with me, then I will be the one to take over this city.

"That's natural. I originally wanted to leave this city to you to garrison, and Chahan and his father would also help.

As long as you stay here for more than ten days, Zhang Yong and I will come back with food and grass, and then we can meet Father Khan's army. "Wo Kuotai said with a smile.

When Tuo Lei heard this, he frowned instantly and left the Xuanhua Mansion he had defeated to me to defend.

This doesn't seem to be Wokuotai's character, even though he said he was willing to guard.

But with Wo Kuotai's character, he shouldn't compete with himself. After all, it is more dangerous to go to the front line to stop the Song army!
It will be more comfortable to defend the city here and wait for work.

Is there any fraud in this?Could it be that he failed to surrender the soldiers in the city?

Or are you worried that the two sides of Xixia will come to attack and retake Xuanhua Mansion?
But with me here, even if the Xixia people send hundreds of thousands of troops, I am sure that I can defend this city.

"Don't worry, Wo Kuotai! I will guard this Xuanhua Mansion. You only need to complete your tasks. I have arrived. You should set off quickly to deal with the Song Army! Don't waste time." Tuo Lei nodded and said.

"Well! Then I'll leave it to you, my brother, by the way! This time to stop the Song army, I need you to send 5000 troops to assist me, so I can only give you [-] people to defend the city." Wo Kuo Tai said with narrowed eyes.

"You want to borrow troops from me? I need to defend Wokuotai from attacks from the east and west sides of Xixia. Where can I lend you any troops? And before we set off, we agreed to carry out separate tasks." Tuo Lei said with a sneer.

After working on it for a long time, did you want to borrow troops from me?I’ll just say it!

Why are you suddenly so polite to me and handing over this city to me to guard so easily.

After working on it for a long time, did you want to borrow people from me and then go to stop the Song army?

Don't think about it, how can I lend you my army?
If you kneel down and beg me, I might agree.

"My fourth brother! Big brother, I am not begging you, nor am I borrowing troops from you. I am not asking for your opinion.

Instead, I order you to hand over these 5000 troops to me. Do you understand? "Wo Kuotai sneered, placed his wine glass heavily on the table, and said.

Hearing this, Tuo Lei's expression changed, and a murderous aura suddenly came out, and he glared at Wo Kuotai angrily.

"Wo Kuotai, you are indeed my brother, but we are commanding armies separately this time. You lead your soldiers, and I lead mine. You are not qualified to order me. You are not the Great Khan of Mongolia." Tuo Lei Gritting his teeth, he spoke word by word.

This bastard actually wants to order me, what qualifications do you have!
Even if you become the new Mongol Khan, I will not listen to you.

"General Tuolei, Genghis Khan has just sent over a handwriting and a gold medal. Lord Ogedai has been officially appointed as the commander-in-chief of this operation.

You and your troops must obey his orders, and any disobedience will be dealt with according to military law. "Zhang Yong said from the side.

Yes, yes, what I want is this reaction.

If you really surrender, you won't be you anymore, hahaha.

"Impossible! When we set out, Father Khan clearly said that my mission this time was to block the connection between the east and west of Xixia.

And your mission is to stop the Song army. How can we give you another order if we don't interfere with each other?Let me obey your command. Tuo Lei stood up suddenly, looked at Wo Kuotai and said.

Wokuotai winked, and the Mongolian soldier next to him immediately took out Genghis Khan's letter and the gold medal and handed it to Tuo Lei.

Seeing these two things, Tuo Lei's pupils instantly enlarged. He took the letter and the gold medal with trembling hands, and then read them carefully.

"This was sent by Father Khan's envoy at noon today, and along with it was this gold medal. You and your army must accept my command." Wo Kuotai said unhurriedly.

how so!how so!
Why?Why are you doing this, Father!
We have only been away from your camp for seven or eight days, and you have taken away my military power so quickly.

I have given all the command to Wokuotai. Do you have such distrust in me?
wrong!wrong!
This gold medal and this letter must be fake.

How long had it been since they captured Xuanhua Mansion?After capturing Xuanhua Mansion, they immediately sent out envoys.

It would take at least a day and a night to reach Father Khan.

Father Khan immediately wrote a handwriting, and it should be delivered by this time tomorrow. How could it be delivered today?

"You're talking nonsense, Wokuotai. This is not Father Khan's handwriting at all. How dare you pretend to pass on Father Khan's orders!" Tuo Lei said.

"This is indeed Genghis Khan's handwriting. If you don't believe it, you can return to the Mongolian camp in person and ask Genghis Khan." Zhang Yong said.

"Okay! I'm going back to Father Khan now to ask clearly, to see if Father Khan really handed over all the military power to you?" After Tuo Lei finished speaking, he immediately planned to get up and leave.

"Wait a minute! It will take you four or five days to go back and forth. Your troops are so fast that you don't have enough time.
They can't afford to delay in dealing with the Song army. After a long time, they might transport the grain and grass to the Xixia capital.

You first hand over your five thousand soldiers and horses to me, and I will lead the troops to stop the Song army.

Let Chahan lead your troops and station his father's troops here at Xuanhua Mansion. "Wo Kuotai stood up and stopped Tuo Lei who wanted to leave and said.

"Impossible! I will not hand over military power until I ask this matter clearly," Tuo Lei said.

"Here is the Great Khan's gold medal. If you disobey the military order, I will tie you up now and send you back to Father Khan." Wo Kuotai picked up the gold medal in his hand and said to Tuo Lei.

"Master Tuolei, this is indeed Genghis Khan's order, please obey it!" Chahan sighed and said from the side.

This time, it was obviously Zhang Yong and Wo Kuotai who designed the towed thunder, but they calculated every step, it was perfect!

"Hmph! I won't hand over the army to you, Wokuotai, just give up!"

"In this case, no wonder I don't talk about brotherhood. My father said that we should love each other as brothers.

Although you disobey military orders, I will not punish you with military law, let alone whip you. I will just tie you up and send you back to see your father. You can explain it to your father in person! "Wokuotai said.

With Tuo Lei's personality, Zhang Yong had concluded before.

There is an eighty to ninety percent chance that he will become violent and unwilling to obey Ogodei's orders.

It was the same situation as last time in the Delhi Sultanate.

At that time, Zhang Yong and Wo Kuotai can find an excuse to send him back to the Mongolian base camp and hand him over to Genghis Khan for his refusal to obey military orders.

As for the harmony between brothers, Tuo Lei has disobeyed military orders. I just sent him back. Isn't this called harmony between brothers?
An ordinary general disobeys military orders, but if he is punished by military law, his life will be lost in serious cases, and at least the punishment will be dozens of military sticks.

And we did nothing but send him home.

"You! Wokuotai, how dare you?" Before Tuo Lei finished speaking, several strong Mongolian men rushed up and held Tuo Lei down, and tied him up with hemp rope.

"Immediately sent someone to send Master Tuo Lei back to the Mongolian camp overnight and said that he had disobeyed military orders. However, Master Wo Kuotai thought of his brotherhood and could not bear to be punished, so he handed it over to the Great Khan to deal with it." Zhang Yong said.

(End of this chapter)