Gou was a member of the imperial family in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 972: East and West
Agudamu was very envious of this new army. If Tengger could hand over this army to him, he would have absolute confidence in gaining a foothold in Chahar.

However, Agudamu knew clearly that this new army was the trump card in his elder brother's hand. Together with the 20,000 elite cavalry controlled by Tenger, it was the basis for Tumed to intimidate the grassland.

No matter it is the new army or the cavalry, these armies were originally formed by Zhu Shenzhui. After Zhu Shenzhui returned to the Ming Dynasty, he also left seeds for his son. In addition, with a good foundation laid before and the assistance of people like Wang Hai, even if they are slightly inferior to the new army and cavalry of the Ming Dynasty, they are still the heroes on the grassland.

Therefore, it was impossible for Tenger to hand over both armies to Agudamu, and Agudamu did not expect to gain full control of the two armies. He only intended to let Tenger allocate part of the troops to him in this way.

As a brother, Tenger knew very well about his younger brother's little thoughts, but he did not expose them. He agreed to his request while feeling amused. He told Agudamu that he would allocate 3,000 cavalry and 2,000 new troops to him to assist him in his military operations in Chahar. As for the rest, Agudamu had to figure it out himself.

"Brother, isn't this too little? Just three thousand cavalry and two thousand new troops? How about more? How about five thousand cavalry and four thousand new troops? With these troops, I will be completely stable in Chahar. By the way, can you lend me your brother-in-law as well? Let him come and help me for a few years, and then let him come back when Chahar is settled down." Agudamu smiled shamelessly and continued to bargain with Tengger.

"Don't even think about it!" Tengger objected. Are you kidding?
He had a total of 20,000 elite cavalry and 8,000 new troops. You have to know that this was a professional army that the Tengger tribe had trained with great difficulty. It was completely different from the warriors that the Mongols had drawn from tribes in previous battles. Both their training level and combat effectiveness were simply not comparable to those armies.

Now that he had given his brother 3,000 cavalry and 2,000 new troops, Tengger was already in pain. If he didn't love his brother and his father, Emperor Zhu Shenzhui, had told him before, how could Tengger be so generous? Moreover, handing these troops over to Agudamu was like giving them to him. In the future, Agudamu would control Chahar, and these troops would be his foundation. If he followed Agudamu's request, the strength of the Tengger tribe would be nearly half gone. Without a strong military force, how could Tengger deter other tribes?

Besides, these troops were only given to Agudamu as a foundation. Agudamu was not going to Chahar alone as a commander. In addition to these troops, the Tumed side would provide population and other support. In addition, several tribes in the central and western parts of Chahar had been conquered and would be under the jurisdiction of Agudamu in the future. With these tribes and people in hand, what else did Agudamu have to worry about?

As for asking for Wang Hai, it was even more impossible. Wang Hai was not only their brother-in-law, but also the teacher of the Tengger brothers. If Wang Hai had not been concerned about Tana and her son, and worried that Tana and her son would be unstable in Guihua City after Zhu Shenzhu returned to Daming, how could Wang Hai give up the glory and wealth in Daming and willingly stay in Guihua to assist Tengger?
You have to know that Wang Hai's position in Zhu Shenzhu's heart is no lower than Wang Jinwu's. In fact, Zhu Shenzhu trusts Wang Hai's loyalty more. In addition, Wang Hai married Qiao'er, so he is more like a family member. If he went to Ming Dynasty, his treatment in Ming Dynasty would definitely not be worse than Wang Jinwu's.

How could Tenger give such an important figure who was both a teacher and a friend to his younger brother Agudamu? Besides, Wang Hai was not something that could be disposed of at will. He was lucky to have stayed in Mongolia to help him for so many years. If Wang Hai wanted to go to the Ming Dynasty one day, Tenger would never stop him. Instead, he would personally send him off with the highest etiquette.

"That's all. It's up to you whether you want to go or not. As for my brother-in-law, let alone, why don't you go and ask him if he's willing to go, or ask Eji yourself?"

Agudamu shrank his head back and shook his head quickly to indicate that he accepted the condition and would not raise any further unreasonable demands.

He did this just to get more benefits, not to quarrel with his elder brother. Although the two brothers usually have a good relationship, in fact, Agudamu is afraid of his elder brother. Tenger's personality is not only similar to Zhu Shencui, but also his behavior and style are very similar to Zhu Shencui, and he has the blood and courage of the Mongolian.

Otherwise, how could a young man who had just reached adulthood control such a large tribe and make the tribesmen so obedient? Without some means and strength, it would be impossible to do this. Moreover, when Zhu Shenzhu was still in Mongolia, he taught Tenger step by step. After Tenger officially became the leader of the tribe, Tenger also gradually learned how to govern the tribe under Tana's guidance during the regency period.

After so many years of experience, and with the assistance of Wang Hai and others, Tengger is now an eagle on the grassland. How can an ordinary person compare to him?
If he really angered his elder brother, Agudamu would not get any good results. This was a profound lesson he had learned from being a younger brother for so many years. So when he saw his elder brother Tengger getting angry and saying these words, Agudamu didn't dare to say a word and immediately agreed.

As for Wang Hai's matter, he dared not mention it. Ask Wang Hai? It was impossible. How could Agudamu not understand why Wang Hai stayed in the grassland? And go to his mother for help? Isn't this asking for a beating? Although Agudamu is not a child, he has been like a mouse seeing a cat when facing the strong Tana since he was a child. Once Tana gets angry about this matter, it is possible that she will whip him severely. Agudamu is not so stupid as to cause such trouble for himself.

After sending Agudamu away, Tenger sighed and shook his head as he watched his brother leave. It was true that his brother was smart, but sometimes being too smart was not a good thing. This kid might have been living under the wings of his parents and himself, and had never felt the huge pressure of being the leader of the tribe, so he lacked some tenacity and courage, but was more slick and calculating.

However, Agudamu's character is not bad, and the two brothers have a deep affection for each other, which is also what Tenger is pleased about. Just as Tenger was thinking quietly, he heard the voice of his mother Tana. When he came to his senses and looked up, he found that Tana had sat in front of him without knowing when.

"Have you finished talking about the matter with your brother?" Tana asked.

"It's settled." Tenger nodded, and told Tana what he and Agudamu had explained, and also talked about the arrangement to give him three thousand cavalry and two thousand new troops.

Hearing this, Tana frowned slightly: "Why give him so much? Now several tribes in the central and western parts of Chahar are under our control, and he will have sent some of his people to Chahar. With these tribes, he will have enough to gain a foothold there."

"Three thousand cavalry and two thousand new troops are not a small number. If you hand them over to him, how will you implement your plan against Mobei?"

"It doesn't matter. Losing these troops won't affect the overall situation. Mobei is now a mess. After Chao Ketu Khan was defeated and killed, Mobei is no longer a threat. In addition, I will bring the remaining troops of Ligdan Khan in Qinghai, Moxi, to act together against Mobei's son. In addition, I have sent people to contact Gushri Khan and Batur Hongtaiji. If there is no accident, they will also send troops to help."

Tana frowned and thought about it, and couldn't help but worry: "The remnants of Ligdan Khan in Qinghai in the west of the desert are fine, but you need to be more cautious about Gushri Khan and Batur Hongtaiji, especially the latter. The Junggar tribe has developed rapidly in the west in recent years. There are no permanent friends between tribes on the grassland. Today they are as close as family, but tomorrow they may be mortal enemies. If you can't cooperate under the complete suppression of military power, it will be difficult to protect yourself!"

"Don't worry, Eji. I understand this." Tenger saw Tana's worried face and quickly comforted her, "We have been preparing for the attack on Mobei a long time ago, and the emperor has also explained this matter. Mobei must be in our hands in the future. Only by controlling Mobei can most of Mongolia surrender completely."

"As for Gushri Khan, he is not to be feared. His main territory is in Tibet, and he borders Dzungar to the west. There have always been conflicts between the two tribes. Although they joined forces to fight against Chaoktu Khan before, they are not on the same side."

"Eji just said that the Junggar tribe has been developing rapidly in the west in recent years, and Gushri Khan has been under much greater pressure than us. This time, he attacked Mobei and deliberately brought the two tribes with him in order to make them guard against each other. Given this situation, even if I give some of the troops to my younger brother, the military force controlled by my son is enough to suppress them. Eji can rest assured."

Tana thought carefully for a moment and nodded silently: "Okay, now that you have considered it, just do it. My eagle has finally grown up. This sky is your territory. How to do it and to what extent is up to you. No matter what, remember that Eji is your eternal support. In addition, if it is really impossible to do it, don't force it, and don't be impatient. Think about your father's many years of planning. Some things just need to be done and slowly wait for the opportunity. There will be a suitable opportunity in the end."

"I understand, Eji. I will remember your teachings." Tengger nodded heavily. Although he was young, he was not reckless, and the person he admired most was his father, Emperor Zhu Shenzhui.

Zhu Shenzhui, as a mere ordinary member of the Ming royal family, spent nearly twenty years gradually preparing and eventually seized the Ming empire in one fell swoop. Who could do such a thing?
As his son, the leader of the Tengger tribe, the lord of the Tumed, and the Prince of Shunyi of the Ming Dynasty, he naturally had to surpass his father. The subsequent strategy for Mobei was carefully prepared by Tengger. When Agudamu went to Chahar and gained a firm foothold in Chahar, his barrier to the east would be completely formed, and he would no longer have to worry about the threat from the east.

In this way, Tengger will have all his energy to carry out the crusade against Mobei. Even if he cannot completely take over Mobei at that time, as long as he can capture part of Mobei, then the Tengger tribe will not only be the leader of Tumed, but also the leader of Mobei in the future. This is Tengger's real purpose.

(End of this chapter)