Usurpation of Mongolia: My father-in-law is Genghis Khan

Chapter 81: The Tumat People, the Prototype of Special Forces

"Welcome Genghis Khan!"

Zhao Shuo led the way, followed closely by Huoerchi and Huduhe, and then came 10,000 Mongolian officers and soldiers. They all lined up on the shores of Lake Baikal to welcome Temujin's arrival.

Not far behind them lay the bound captives of the Tumati, men, women, young and old, numbering over ten thousand. Around two thousand Mongolian soldiers, bows drawn and swords drawn, stood guard to prevent any movement from the Tumati.

"Humph!"

Temujin did not allow everyone to excuse themselves, but snorted coldly, dismounted directly, and picked up the horsewhip.

Then, without saying a word, he hit Huoerchi in the face again!
Huoerchi buried his head in the dirt in shame, saying nothing, and allowed Temujin to beat him hard.

After twenty or thirty lashes, when Huoerchi was beaten unconscious, Temujin stopped.

wow~~
Only after a basin of cold Lake Baikal water was poured over him did Huoerchi open his eyes again.

Temujin asked, "Do you feel good?"

"It feels...it feels good!" Huoerchi said sincerely, "I am guilty. The harder Genghis Khan beats me, the better I feel."

"That won't make you too comfortable." Temujin snorted again, "Don't you want a beauty from the Tumati tribe? All the Tumati captives are here, go and pick one yourself!"

"You...you still let me pick a beauty?"

"nonsense!"

Temujin glared at Horchi angrily and said, "I, Temujin, am a man of my word. How can I compromise on what I promised you? However, there won't be a next time! If you cause any more trouble, I will lock you up and let your son lead the army! Those thirty beauties will also belong to your son!"

To be honest, Temujin was also quite troubled about how to deal with Huoerchi.

Should Huoerchi die? Damn it!
Considering the amount of trouble he has caused, even if he had a hundred heads he wouldn't be able to chop off enough.

However, compared to Huoerchi's life, Temujin valued his political commitments more.

The Mongol Empire had only just been established, and its various institutions had yet to take root. Temujin's promise of granting hereditary rank of a thousand households was truly hereditary. Did his promise of granting hereditary rank of ten thousand households, along with the promise of nine crimes being exempt from punishment, really count? No one could be completely certain.

Leaving Huoerchi behind was to set an example for the heroes.

Even though Huoerchi committed such a huge mistake, Temujin showed mercy and not only did he not take away his Wanhu, but he also allowed him to choose thirty beauties. What about the others?
Rest assured, old brothers, the boss's words count. The Mongol Empire will surely prosper with you all.

"Yes, yes, yes. Thank you so much, Genghis Khan!"

Huoerchi finally relaxed and prepared to go and pick beauties with a grin on his face.

Temujin's heart moved, and he said, "Remember, everyone else can choose. But you can't choose Madam Tarhun. That prisoner was captured by Ashu himself, so she must be given to Ashu."

"I understand, I understand. Even if Genghis Khan doesn't tell me, I would never dare to have any ideas about that woman even if you kill me." Huoerchi said with lingering fear.

Then, Temujin's expression softened and he told everyone not to be so polite.

Then, Temujin personally presided over the division of the Tumati people's treasury and their wealth.

Of course, necessary daily necessities must still be left for the Tumati people.

The Wuteng divine bow and the Tarhun were also officially given to Zhao Shuo.

Khorchi had also chosen his thirty beauties. Temujin continued, "This time, in order to pacify the Tumati, Hutuhe was defeated, and Borchu lost his life. It was truly not easy. I plan to take one hundred Tumati families and have them serve Borchu's family for generations. Also, Ashu, you were the first to achieve this victory, so you should receive some special reward. What do you want? Just tell me."

Zhao Shuo actually wanted something, saying, "If possible, I want fifty households of Tumati people."

"Fifty Tumat households, so few, what's the use?"

"Father Khan, do you remember? When I was twelve years old, I served under you as a leader of ten men and participated in the war of revenge against the Juerqin people. It was us who destroyed the important Juerqin outposts."

"Well, that's what happened."

Zhao Shuo said, "Actually, I had that idea back then. We're going to train a small-scale unit specifically for special missions. This unit doesn't have to be large, but it has to be extremely elite. They can assassinate enemy generals, eliminate enemy sentries, burn enemy food supplies, and even eliminate traitors who have defected to the enemy."

These people do not need special training in combat skills, but they focus on stealth, climbing, traps, poisoning, sniping, and arson.

Originally, the grassland was in full view, and each tribe was independent, so it was difficult for outsiders to get in, so my idea was never implemented.

But next, aren't we going to take revenge on the Jin Kingdom? This special forces unit will be very useful.

I see that the Tumat people can climb through the forest as if they were walking on flat ground, and they are also very good at sneak attacks. They are simply the best candidates."

The team Zhao Shuo was talking about was the special forces. Sometimes, a small but elite special forces unit could be very effective.

Zhao Shuo hasn't decided on a name for this special forces unit yet, but that doesn't stop him from selecting elite soldiers in advance.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Temujin looked at Zhao Shuo, then at the grinning Huoerchi, and thought, they are both my trusted subordinates, why is there such a big difference between them?

He said happily: "Ashuo always thinks of Mongolia and anticipates the enemy's moves. He is truly a role model for meritorious officials. Huoerchi, you should learn from him!"

"Yes, yes, yes. The son-in-law is not only a model of a meritorious official, but also a man of both civil and military talents. I could never learn everything from him in my lifetime! Of course, the most wise and brave is the Khan. I could never learn everything from him in my ten lifetimes!" Huoerchi tried hard to flatter Temujin and Zhao Shuo.

Temujin continued, "But fifty households is too few. What can we do with them? How about five hundred households? Horchi, let Asho select five hundred households from among your people in the forest. What do you think?"

"Of course, of course. I will personally take the prince consort to choose."

What are five hundred households of Tumati people?
Huoerchi originally wanted to give all his property to Zhao Shuo.

In fact, the reason why Huoerchi made this big mistake was mainly because Tarhun was too charming.

Normally, he was a very self-aware person. He knew that his fists were not strong enough, his heart was not ruthless enough, and that relying on his eloquence to become a shaman of a small tribe was the best he could achieve.

In other words, he was just lucky. When Temujin needed him the most, he was given a prophecy that he would become the Great Khan of Mongolia, which enabled him to rise to the top overnight.

Temujin is nearly fifty years old. How many years does he have left to live?
Next, which thigh should I hold on to?
Temujin's four sons are all good, and it is hard to figure out which cloud will bring rain.

On the contrary, Temujin's son-in-law, Zhao Shuo, the bravest warrior on the grassland, is in a very powerful position. Whoever becomes the new Khan will have to be won over. He is a very good partner.

Therefore, even if there was no life-saving grace this time, Huoerchi was prepared to curry favor with Zhao Shuo.

What's more, now?

(End of this chapter)