July is a very beautiful season on the grassland. At this time, the climate is warm and cattle and sheep are fat. It is also the time when various trade behaviors on the grassland begin to flourish.

On the banks of the Ergun River, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu, the commander of the Hulunbuir Advance Detachment, was holding a grand banquet. This year, due to the "rebellion" of the Barhu people, the headfish banquet after the beginning of spring was cancelled. However, after gathering elite troops from four eastern Mongolian tribes to defeat the enemy, Sun Wu announced a further banquet, requiring the leaders of each tribe, nobles and warriors of the tribes to be present, and those who fail to attend should be treated as rebellious.

There is no doubt that the crime of rebellion is very serious and no one can afford it. Therefore, the leaders of the Shandan tribes who had conquered the four Mongolian tribes of the Barhu people were submissive and rushed to the Erguna River in Heishantou Township at the first time. Some people even came very early and brought some fur, gold, cheese, and livestock from the tribes to exchange for some grains from the East Coast merchants (this is not to fill the belly, but to adjust the diet), spices, sugar, tobacco, peppers, spirits and other rare commodities on the grassland. These things can often bring several times the profits in the tribe, and smart people know how to do it.

Of course, when there are too many people, there will be more trouble. Some strong men who followed the chiefs are brave and start fighting after drinking a few taels of wine. This happens almost anywhere, in markets, in taverns, and outside tents, and you can see people fighting every day. The officers and soldiers stationed here do not think it is offended. They have long received instructions from Shangguan that as long as these people are not arrogant at important locations (such as Changchun Palace), they will let them go. As long as they don’t let them move their equipment, it is not a big deal to fight.

On July 10, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu rushed to the banks of the Ergun River west of Heishantou Township and met with the leaders of the four Mongolian leaders including the Barhu Khan tribe, Erile and Khan tribe, the Ergun Khan tribe, and the Jirimutu Khan tribe, commended their achievements in the battle to pacify the Barhu people on the Hulunbuir grassland. At that time, the four tribes gathered about 3,000 people, carrying war horses, bows and arrows, and drove cattle and sheep. The people on the east coast sent 500 elite soldiers to join them, and at the same time helped some guns, cannons and ammunition to fight against the Barhu people together.

After the Barhu people asked the Qing court for help but failed, they were defeated by the 3,500 Mongol and Han officers and soldiers, with more than 2,000 casualties, and the rest also scattered and fled to an end. Of course, some Barhu Mongolian tribes surrendered on the spot, with a total of about a few thousand people, most of which were divided by four Mongolian tribes, and a few were incorporated by Hulunbuir to the detachment and became Mongolian tribes directly under their jurisdiction.

Overall, the battle to fight against the Barhu people was relatively successful when the Qing court was unable to fight against the Barhu people. After this battle, the largest Mongolian nomad group on the Hulunbuir grassland was greatly damaged. I believe that after several military strikes, they will be completely depressed and will no longer be able to withstand the erosion of the Mongolians of the Barhu Khan tribe of the Eastern Balhu Khan tribe. Bater, who is not of high origin, may one day become a great khan for the entire Barhu people, which is a great honor for him, although he seems to be under the jurisdiction of the East Coast Emperor.

If we analyze the actions of the Barhu people from another perspective, it is actually a kind of experience to strengthen the cohesion of various departments in the East Coast system. We carry guns together to fight, rob enemy tribes together, and win together, there is no better measure to strengthen cohesion than this. And some of the contradictions between them (such as complaints about the unfair distribution of spoils) were greatly weakened under the mediation of the East Coast people, and the relationship progressed naturally.

Compared with these Mongols, the Shandan people who were recruited by the East Coast in various parts of the Greater Khingan Mountains were much stranger to each other. Their civilization level was lower than that of the Mongols (of course it was also more barbaric and fierce). The tribes were neighbors and lived in countless generations, and there were many disputes caused by fishing and hunting. Before the East Coast people ruled them, they fought with each other. After rule, although the fighting behavior was greatly reduced, it was still visible from time to time.

Today, there were about a thousand Shandan nobles and warriors from various branches on the Ergun River, and they kept staring at each other. They wanted to completely tie them together and play a greater role, and there was still a long way to go.

"Nahai, Galdi, Bater, Idr, you all performed well in this campaign against the Barhu people. The commander said that he would reward each with 300 flintlocks, four cannons, and a number of gunpowder. In addition, the Barhu Mongols you captured before were all owned by each and did not have to hand over. Of course, if you negotiated with Bater and were willing to trade, the commander would also allow it. This is your internal affairs, I won't care. Come and drink!" After saying these words, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu directly picked up the cowhide water bag and poured a mouthful of soju brewed by Denlai, shouting that he was happy.

After so many years outside the pass, he felt that he was a little assimilated by the environment. For example, when drinking, he was actually very average in his drinking capacity and liked to drink wine, but in this bitter and cold place outside the pass, drinking wine is often not a problem. Therefore, after a while, he fell in love with this grain soju. Moreover, because of his diligent practice, his alcohol tolerance has also increased. Now, drinking more than one pound is not a problem.

After all the commander Sun Wu and Sun had drunk, the people below naturally did not dare to neglect and drank one by one. After drinking for two rounds, the atmosphere gradually became lively. These guys were rough people, so they naturally didn't understand etiquette. They really had meat and vegetables, and they were full of meat and foam, and they were contemptuous of the Shandan people sitting there a little awkwardly. Of course, complaints to the Russians, the Khalkha Mongol tribes flew south, and even the Junggar Khan tribes. They had people on the east coast as their backers, and they didn't take these famous forces on the grassland seriously, which showed their confidence.

It is worth mentioning that these people try to talk in half-baked Chinese, and they only use Mongolian language if they really don’t know how to speak. This is the requirement of the East Coast people and their self-consciousness. After all, they actively learn Chinese and hug the East Coast thighs, the most active Jiri Mutu Khan Nahai, now they are strong, the East Coast muskets and new cavalry combat equipment, which makes the people of the other three departments envious and jealous. Moreover, the West Coast goods are also an important distributor of East Coast products on the grassland. I don’t know how much wealth has been accumulated over the years. Everyone is not a fool, and they all see it, so they naturally have to try their best to imitate it.

The Mongolians were so happy that the Shandan people sitting there were a little resentful. So, at the command of a chief, a short, strong warrior stood up. After obtaining the permission of Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu, he directly pulled out a bow and arrow, shooting a swan that flew over the heads of everyone, which shocked everyone.

Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu laughed and took over the swans presented by the Shandan people. He was very satisfied with their respect and their strength. Not to mention that it is the era of hot weapons, in fact, in the grassland, traditional horse riding and archery are still the key factor in determining the outcome of a battle. The Shandan warrior's archery skills are outstanding, and even the Mongols can't find many, so he was very happy. He directly asked the orderly soldiers to bring a box for money from Curry, but there was no majority. He rewarded the warrior with about a few hundred silver dollars, which made him kowtow repeatedly.

"Everyone, the effect of this attack on the Barhu people is quite good. However, this is not the end. Next, your troops still need to eliminate all evil things, conquer the disobedient tribes on the grassland, and expand the influence of our east coast." After three rounds of wine, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu stood up and walked to the middle. The leaders of the tribes also smiled and began to concentrate on listening to his deployment arrangements. Lieutenant Colonel Sun continued: "Idel, you two, Nahai, must step up to advance to the northwest, gather as much as possible to expand your strength. Especially Nahai, don't be reluctant to leave those wealth. As long as you make contributions in the northwest, this commander will not be stingy with rewards. Of course, you should also pay attention to your methods of conduct, mainly erode, and not be too fierce, and try to avoid direct armed conflicts with the Russians."

"Gardi, your army will return to Hexi as soon as possible, gather the scattered tribes, and find a way to contact the people of Gazan (Galdan). If they have a kind attitude, then report it quickly. I have my own strategy. If they have a bad attitude and want to annex your army, then don't force it and retreat. With my East Coast army here, I wish those of the Junggar tribe dare not be presumptuous." Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu said again.

In fact, at the moment when the three Khalkha Mongol tribes fled south, a huge power vacuum appeared in the Mobei grassland. Galdan now has only more than 30,000 cavalry at hand, and it is really impossible to turn over the vast grassland. It is impossible to control the entire Mobei grassland. At this time, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Wu, the commander of Hulunbuir advancing the detachment, became a little alive. He planned to let his subordinate Erguna Khan cross the river and re-enter the Mobei grassland. They were originally herders of the Chechen Khan tribe, but they were only to join the east coast after being dispersed by Galdan's people. Therefore, they would return to the nomadic land of the Chechen Khan tribe, which was familiar with the road. Galdan's troops are now scattered everywhere, and they should not come to trouble the Galdi tribe, which has more than 2,000 cavalry in a short period of time, which is enough.

Once the Erguna Khan tribe is allowed to gain a foothold on the Mobei grassland, then the people on the east coast who follow up can set up strongholds here. When these strongholds along the river are built, cannons are set up on the top of the city and hundreds of elite soldiers are stationed, even if Galdan's headquarters comes in person, it will probably take a lot of effort to clear it, not to mention whether Galdan is willing to come and deal with the destruction here. No matter how good the Mobei grassland is, everyone has run away. If Galdan wants to turn the tables, he still has to find a way in the Mobei grassland!
Chapter completed!