On December 13, Abaoji arrived at the west building.

He came here without any other things, just to meet the nobles gathered here and raise their relationships.

After Hendejin Khan died, he would definitely choose Xin Khan. Judging from his current popularity, no one can compare to Abaoji. But he was still very worried and wanted to further consolidate.

After arriving at the West Building, he first visited Khan. After finding that Khan was in a semi-coma, he felt relieved and went out to hunt and feast with the nobles of the tribes.

Historically, as a different species of Donghu, Khitan was originally a pure nomadic tribe. Later, Wang Xiong and Murong Hao were hammered separately and moved to the flat pine forest. The lifestyle changed. In addition to nomadic, fishing, hunting and farming were also added, and the overall diversity began to occur.

After more than 300 years of changes in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, some newly emerged living habits have gradually settled, such as fishing.

On the snow-covered grassland, experienced Khitan hunters tracked the deer trails. After discovering it, they whistled and thousands of riders headed left and right, constantly driving the deer.

Abaoji stood on a temporary high platform, carefully observing the direction of the deer's marching, constantly changing the flags and horn sounds, adjusting the direction and movement of the chasing people, allowing the panicked deer to move forward in the direction planned in advance.

Sometimes when something goes wrong, hundreds of cavalry will be temporarily allocated to reinforce and siege and intercept them.

There is no doubt that this is actually a kind of military training and is more popular on the grassland.

Hunting has trained the herdsmen to listen to sound and distinguish flags, deepened their belief in acting according to orders, and even their ability to cooperate and their will have been enhanced.

Of course, the Central Plains also have it in order to allow the people to participate in military training on a large scale.

For example, in the northern prefectures and counties, Tutuan Township men gathered for training every year and even went to war. The intensity and cruelty were no worse than that of the Khitan, and it was even worse.

But generally speaking, the grassland tribes can maintain this military tradition long enough, but it is difficult for the Central Plains dynasty to maintain it for a long time. Since the difficulties, it has been rare in history for the North to maintain a high-intensity Tutuan Township training and wars for 150 years. After the unification of the world, it is not optimistic whether this martial spirit can be maintained.

In this way, the military ability of the "Tutuan Township Man" on the grassland will be stronger than that of the farmers who are neglected in training in the Central Plains. If the imperial guards also fall into depravity and fall to the point where they are worse than those of Tutuan Township Man, it will not be surprising that they are invaded. Former Tang Ping Zhaoyi Liu Zhen offered a reward of ten pieces of silk for the elite unit "Chitoulang" with one head, three ordinary soldiers, and one Tutuan Township Man. Don't think that others can't beat it, this silk is not easy to get.

"Hao" sounds connected.

Seeing that the deer was almost driven away, A Baoji walked off the platform and personally galloped and hunted.

His archery skills are not bad. Every time he shoots, a deer will cry and fall to the ground.

Other nobles also followed, arrows flying everywhere, and prey fell to the ground.

During this period, a huge wild boar was even angry and bit Abaoji.

A Baoji laughed loudly, straddled the horse and moved around, and with the help of other noble people, he slowly grinded the wild boar to death.

"Happy!" A Baoji threw the bow into the sea and stopped the horse and stood up.

To the west are snow-capped mountains, to the north are vast forests that stretch for thousands of miles, and at the foot are endless fields.

Above the field, iron cavalry scattered and flags flew.

This is the stage for good men!

Wherever they went, everyone cheered. Wherever they pointed, thousands of horses galloped.

Khan is mine, and no one can rob it. Only I can lead the Khitan out of the predicament and usher in greater glory.

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A bunch of bonfires were lit in the snow, and the herdsmen skillfully handled their prey.

Some people peel and bleed, and they get cramps when they are sucked.

Someone took snow and boiled water and collected dead branches.

Someone cuts the meat and prepares the spices.

After a while, the fragrance swelled up.

The servant brought A Baoji a plate of meat. The meat was picked up from the pot, cooked, and then cut it into thin slices with a knife. There were some ingredients next to the meat slices, which looked very appetizing.

A Baoji directly grabbed the meat slices with his hands and stuffed them into his mouth after dipping them in the ingredients. The others also acted like this, and for a moment, the sound of chewing and eating was everywhere, and the atmosphere was cheerful and enthusiastic.

"I have the wealth of sheep and horses in Xilou, and I am so happy that I can't stand the poverty." After eating a large piece of meat, A Baoji suddenly sighed.

Everyone was puzzled and stopped what was in their hands, only thinking about it.

"Some people are worried about fighting with Xia State." A Baoji glanced at everyone, suddenly smiled, and said, "Actually, there is no need. I have received the exact news that a few months ago, Shao Shude sent a large army south to attack Jiangxi. In Jiangxi, Huainan, Wu Yue, and Hunan are not at ease and will definitely intervene. By then, the battle situation in the south is a mess, and Shao Shude is likely to be dragged there for a long time."

As soon as this statement was spoken, the Khitan nobles were ecstatic.

Fighting with the Xia people is really not a good deal. The strength of the eight Khitan tribes is indeed a little weaker and has no ability to compete with the Central Plains. They had been worried that the Xia Kingdom would launch a large-scale attack on the Khitan, but now it seems that they can breathe a sigh of relief.

"Shao Shude is old. After pacifying Jiangnan and Guangnan, do you still have ambitions?" Yu Wen took the opportunity to help and said, "This is a rare opportunity. Take advantage of the Xia army to the south and seize the opportunity to defeat the Bohai Kingdom."

After many years of war, the Khitan has occupied the second prefectures of Fuyu, Zhengjie, and one of the three solo prefectures of the Bohai Kingdom, and has plundered Changling and Tielli Prefectures several times. The Xiande Prefecture of Zhongjing was the focus of defense of the Bohai people, but it has still suffered several plunders of varying scales and suffered heavy losses.

The Khitans did not take the combat effectiveness of the Bohai people seriously at all. They were rich, could farm, grazing, fish, ships, sailing, and mines and smelting. Isn’t this an excellent target of conquest?

"You have to see Abaoji's attack on the Bohai Sea." Helu put down the flesh-cutting knife in his hand and shouted: "For so many years, the benefits I have been plundered from the Bohai Sea are all brought by Abaoji. If you want to attack the Bohai Sea later, I will only listen to Abaoji's attack, and no one else can do it."

"Yes, what's the matter? You can only hide beside Qinde (Hendejinkhan) and shout, but you don't have any skills." Xiali also said.

The three of them spoke, and the nobles who were drunk and warmly agreed.

To be honest, Abaoji's contribution to the eight Khitan tribes was indeed extremely great and unparalleled. He conquered the Tatars, Shiwei and other tribes in the north, and brought a large number of high-quality slave soldiers to the eight Khitan tribes. He was mostly led by the rich Bohai Kingdom, and led his troops to rob each tribe, making a fortune. To be honest, everyone must accept his love.

The only loss of A Baoji was probably because of the Western Expedition that he ended up in a bleak return. The "Southwest Barbarians" were not only not defeated, but on the contrary, they became increasingly arrogant with the support of the Xia people.

But this is understandable.

Xia Kingdom is strong, and once they take action, they will naturally be in a state of blood. Now that they have learned their lessons, they will pay attention in the future.

The fundamental reason for the Khitan is still in the Huangshui River Basin. It has been beaten several times in history, whether it is Cao Wei, Murong Yan, or the Tang Dynasty that year, after failing to admit defeat, he retreats to the Huangshui River Basin, accumulates enough strength, and expands southward.

Cao Wei, Murong Yan, and Li Tang were gone, and the Khitan was still there. It was not that easy for others to destroy them.

"Hendegin Khan is very sick, I'm afraid I can't get over this month. The eight Khitan tribes should discuss the establishment of Xin Khan." After everyone's passionate emotions calmed down, Haili said, "How can Abaoji not be the new Khan for such achievements?"

"Yes, Abaoji should be the new khan."

"There is no one in Yaonian family, so it's time to give up the sweating position."

"There has never been a saying that the position of the sweat can only be in the hands of the Yaonian clan, and the Yelu clan can also be a great sweat."

"A Bao's plane won't come out, no,"

"How can you do this!"

"Yes, A Bao's plane won't come out, why don't you?"

"An Duan, do you support me or not?" A Baoji asked with a sharp look at Yelu Anduan.

An Duan is his younger brother. He was standing on the bottom of his jurisdiction at a critical moment, which made him very angry.

"A Baoji, I'm not born to rebel against you." An Duan sighed and said, "As long as you no longer think about going south to the Central Plains, what if I support you? After all, we are brothers."

A Baoji laughed loudly, threw the flesh-cutting knife on the chopping board, and said, "With the Bohai sheep on the side, why hurry to go south?"

"Since you said that, I will support you." An Duan picked up the wine bowl and said.

A Baoji drank it all, looked at Diela again, and asked, "Diela, when you were a child, you always made trouble, and I always helped you wipe your butt every time. What do you say now? Do you support me as a khan?"

"Abaoji, Khan chooses every three years. Do you still recognize this rule?" Diela asked back.

A Baoji's expression remained unchanged and said, "Naturally admit it."

As a brother, Diela still knows his brother very well. He knows that he is obsessed with the Han code and is very interested in the emperor when he ascended the throne.

But the Central Plains are the Central Plains, and the grassland is the grassland, and the customs are different. Anyway, Diela cannot accept the worship of his brother and calling him "subject". And this is just the most insignificant thing. What is terrible is that Abaoji learns from the Central Plains Emperor to collect power and take away everyone's Ulus. All the people, pastures, and cities are his, which makes Diela even more difficult to accept.

At this time, when he heard Abaoji admit the ancient system and did not intend to learn the Central Plains style, Diela nodded suspiciously and said, "If you keep your promise, I will support you."

"Yindishi, Su, where are you two?" A Baoji looked at the other two younger brothers.

Yelu Su was still a teenager and had always been close to A Baoji. He immediately agreed to hear this, "I support my brother."

"A Baoji, you are indeed better than the governor, I admit it." Yelu Yindishi said: "But Lord Xia doesn't seem to like you. I'm worried that supporting you will attract the army of Xia."

"There is nothing!" A Baoji cursed angrily: "Do you think the Xia people will not come if they support the subordinates?"

He coughed a little. Abao said nothing, and this would cause concern to others, so there was no need to say it.

A Baoji woke up and said, "As long as Shao Shude is not a fool, he knows that fighting Jiangxi is more profitable than fighting Khitan. Once he tastes the sweetness of conquering the south, how could he look north again? Don't worry, if I become a great khan, I will send envoys to Luoyang and submit to the surrender. As long as the request made by the Xia people is not excessive, you can agree. Shao Shude is old and may have a chance."

Yin Dishi was a little surprised and stared at A Baoji blankly.

Hendejin Khan was unwilling to submit to his sanctions. A Baoji, who is so proud, is he willing?

"You're right." Yin Dishi sighed and said, "Shao Shude is nearly fifty years old and can't live for a few years. After the settlement of the south, the deadline may be approaching. If you are willing to do this, I have no reason to oppose you."

Shao Shude is 49 years old this year, and he will be fifty after the New Year. How many years can he live? If he is not lucky, he will die before the south has settled.

If this cruel man dies, the new king may not be as hostile to the Khitan as he does, and then the Khitan opportunity will come.

Taking advantage of the past few years to conquer the Bohai Kingdom, we will clean up and rectify it to wait for the changes in the Central Plains. If A Baoji is really so rational, Yin Dishi will indeed support him.

The ability to control the bottom is a little worse after all.

"Yilijin." A cavalry ran from the north, dismounted from afar, and then rushed over trotting and reported: "Qinde... is dead."

A Baoji suddenly stood up, accidentally brought the table to the table, and the broth spilled all over the floor. But he felt nothing. After he turned around excitedly, he looked at the nobles and asked, "Can you count what you said just now?"

Everyone nodded.
Chapter completed!