There were continuous wars between the Ming Dynasty and the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and wars burned across the desert grasslands. The Northern Yuan Dynasty suffered repeated setbacks in the war, with numerous casualties and heavy losses among the soldiers. The royal family and nobles were in constant panic. Under the shadow of the subjugation of the country and the genocide, the Beiyuan Emperor reluctantly accepted the suggestion and gave away Princess Mingzhu as a bargaining chip for marriage, hoping that she would successfully become Zhu Yuanzhang's concubine, which might buy Beiyuan a few years of breathing time. Throughout history, this kind of marriage routine has been common, and sometimes it can indeed change the destiny of a country. However, the fate of a married princess is usually extremely tragic, and almost no one can have a happy ending. Hu Xiaotian was secretly disdainful of the Beiyuan Emperor and said calmly: "Tenggemu, you ruined your Khan's marriage plan, wouldn't you have become a Mongolian sinner?"
Tenggemu said coldly: "When have the warriors on the grassland bowed their heads to the enemy and begged for mercy? Either fight or die, that's all. What's more, the battle between the two countries is bloody for thousands of miles. The depth of hatred and the breadth of involvement are beyond imagination. It will never happen. We became as close as brothers because of a woman. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless and cold-blooded. Even if he favors Mingzhu tonight, he will send troops to the Northern Expedition tomorrow without hesitation. In this case, why should Mingzhu make sacrifices in vain? I don't care what other people think, I want Mingzhu to stay with me forever, live and die together!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang founded the country, he always regarded Bei Yuan, who had retreated back to the grassland, as a serious problem and never relaxed his vigilance. In addition to constantly sending elite troops and strong generals to the Northern Expedition, going deep into the grasslands to burn, kill and loot, destroying its roots, they also named their most valued sons as King of Qin, King of Jin, and King of Yan, and were stationed on the northwest front line to maintain military deterrence. In the hearts of the Mongolian tribes, Zhu Yuanzhang is no different from the bloodthirsty devil.
Hu Xiaotian said slowly: "Tenggemu, I admire your courage and determination! But this place is thousands of miles away from the Mongolian grassland, and there are countless checkpoints along the way. How can you and the princess break through the dragnet? How can you defeat it with just one person and one sword? The Ming army's tens of millions of cavalry? If you don't have subordinates to support you, I'm afraid you will be killed by the masters of King Yan within three days!"
Tenggemu held out his chest and raised his belly, and said with a proud smile: "A few hundred miles from here to the east is the sea. The sky is high, the sea is vast, and there are countless islands. As long as we can board the ship and go to sea before King Yan knows about it, thousands of troops can What can I do?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Escape by sea? It is indeed a clever move! No wonder you have been holding back until now. Have you contacted the fleet and arranged an escape route?" With the wisdom of King Yan and the tight defense of the Ming army, after discovering After the princess disappeared, it was easy to trace it to Tenge Wood. According to common sense, after Tenggemu succeeded, he should go north and return to the grassland. Who would have thought that he would go east? The Mongols grew up inland and were good at riding and shooting, but they had nothing to do with water. However, he chose to escape by sea, which was unexpected.
Tenggemu whispered: "That's right! King Yan will notice that the Pearl is missing no later than tomorrow morning, and then send troops to search everywhere. After a short rest, I will hit the road overnight and rush to the agreed dock to meet up with people as soon as possible. Hu Xiaotian , you won¡¯t report me, right?¡±
Hu Xiaotian said: "What does it have to do with me whether we get married or not? I neither want to be an official in the court nor am I short of money, so I don't need to flatter King Yan. Tenggemu, although I don't like your rudeness. , but I respect you as a man who dares to do something! Hu Mou swears to God that he will never reveal your whereabouts to a third party. If you violate your oath, my meridians will be severed and my martial arts will be useless!" His situation was also very serious. It is sinister, there is no need to add extraneous ramifications and do things that harm others and do not benefit oneself.
" Tenggemu made up his mind, and with a few clicks with his fingers, he unlocked Princess Pearl's acupuncture points and allowed her to move her energy and blood meridians. Princess Pearl's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. When her eyes met Tenggemu's, she screamed, opened her arms and hugged him tightly, sobbing, and whispered in Mongolian while crying. What is it describing. Tenggemu answered softly while patting her back to comfort her. Suddenly, Princess Pearl's voice became sharp and high-pitched, she pushed Tenggemu away and glared at him, her whole body as cold as ice. Tenggemu's face turned red and he stammered to explain something. He was anxious and helpless, with a hint of pleading in his tone. But no matter how he tried to persuade her, Princess Pearl just shook her head, the frost on her face unabated. After a while, the two of them started arguing fiercely, with neither of them willing to give in. Princess Mingzhu got so excited that she suddenly took out an ancient dagger from her arms and threw it at the feet of Tengemu. Two lines of tears rolled down her face. As if struck by lightning, Tenggemu stared blankly at the dagger, his thick body shaking uncontrollably, obviously extremely painful and disappointed.
Although Hu Xiaotian could not understand Mongolian, based on the situation in front of him, he speculated that Princess Mingzhu and Tenggemu had differences and were unwilling to flee with him to the sea, and even went so far as to break off diplomatic relations. As for the dagger with a unique pattern, it was probably a token of love between the two of them. We must know that there are at least dozens of Mongolian princesses who are suitable for marriage. Princess Mingzhu can stand out from them and shoulder the important responsibilities not only by virtue of her stunning appearance! As a married woman who is far away from her mother country and lacks support,Princess, if you want to survive in the complex, unpredictable and dangerous palace and complete your mission, you will need your mind, skill, and courage. Even before setting off, she had already made up her mind to sacrifice her life for the country. Now that we are deep into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, Jinling is already in sight. How could Princess Pearl give up halfway and give up on her mission? Tenggemu silently picked up the dagger and wiped off the dust it had just stained. His expression was bitter, revealing unspeakable sadness. They are obviously lovers who truly love each other, and they are obviously close at hand, but there is a deep gap between them that cannot be crossed.
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but said: "Tenggemu, we Han people have a saying that 'a melon that is forced is not sweet.' Since the princess is not happy, don't force it."
Princess Mingzhu suddenly heard the stranger's voice and couldn't help but jump. She turned around and shouted: "Who is it? Why is he hiding in the corner?"
Hu Xiaotian shrugged and said, "I am an unknown person from the world. I just passed by by chance. It doesn't bother the princess."
Princess Mingzhu said coldly: "Lie! If you were an ordinary passerby, how would you know Tenggemu's name? How would you know the identity of my princess? You and Tenggemu broke into King Yan's camp at night, kidnapped the royal princess, and committed a crime. This is a death sentence! I advise you to return from your lost ways, atone for your sins, and subdue Tengemu immediately, otherwise you will inevitably end up being cut into pieces by a thousand cuts."
Hu Xiaotian sighed: "Your Highness, you misunderstood. I really have nothing to do with this matter."
How can Princess Mingzhu believe it? She changed her tone and said: "What benefits did Tenggemu promise to make you so determined? I swear, as long as you send me back to King Yan's camp, I will reward you ten times the reward." ."
Hu Xiaotian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said in a deep voice: "Reporting to the princess, I am a reckless person who wanders around the world. I am precarious, and it is of no use to ask for gold, silver, and common things. What's more, Tenggemu's sword skills are amazing, and his martial arts is far better than mine. I'm sorry that I can't handle your request. arrive."
Princess Pearl stamped her feet reluctantly and was about to offer a higher price