Chapter 3: Between Master and Apprentice

Wang Khan and the father of Temujin, Yesugei, were sworn brothers. Later, Yesugei was poisoned by someone, leaving Temujin alone and destitute, so he adopted Wang Khan as his foster father and received Wang Khan's protection. This continued until Temujin regained control of the Kereit tribe, during which their relationship remained very good

At this moment, the two individuals, who are inseparable, could not foresee that years later they would meet on the battlefield. Ultimately, Jamuqa was defeated by Temüjin, and after being captured, he was wrapped in felt and left to be trampled to death by fierce horses

There are many ways to kill that child, but it is important that the timing is after they leave the northern desert, so that there will be no danger

Yang Kang raised his head, looking at this teacher who was both familiar and unfamiliar to him

At this time, the Qiyan tribe was gradually becoming stronger, posing a potential threat to the Kele tribe, which led to heightened tensions between the two sides. Wanyan Honglie understood this situation, and one of the purposes of his visit to the northern desert was to incite a conflict between the two families

This is a living example, where no sentiment can be spoken of in the face of immense power

"Now is not the time to act," said Yelü Chucai in Jurchen.

Yelü Chucai was convinced that he had not misread the situation; his student, the young prince of the Jin dynasty, indeed wanted to kill the child who was engrossed in eating.

After advancing for another day, they encountered trouble, being intercepted by tens of thousands of people, which were the troops of the barbarian tribe

Yang Kang nodded gently, without uttering a single word

Yang Kang turned to look at Guo Jing, who was accompanying him, and his resolve to eliminate Guo Jing grew stronger, hoping that Yelü Chucai could act in a way that would leave no future troubles.

After six or seven days, I encountered the envoys sent by the Kereit tribe to welcome me, who were Wang Khan's son Sangkun and Temujin's sworn brother Jamukha

This matter must be stopped

Yelü Chucai felt somewhat disappointed; he knew that Yang Kang was lying. The young prince must have had compelling reasons to eliminate that child, yet he was unwilling to disclose them. This was originally a good opportunity to enhance the relationship between the two.

At this moment, he truly realized that he was a young prince of the Jin Kingdom, very likely the future crown prince, or even the emperor. He held power in his hands, but in the past, he either did not recognize it or, if he did, he did not know how to wield it

As a minister, what he needs to do is to manage affairs on behalf of the young prince, which entails handling the dirty work

The saying "A son of a thousand golds does not sit in the hall" reflects the perspective of Yelü Chucai, a descendant of royalty, who believes that dangerous tasks such as killing and arson can be entrusted to others, thus avoiding personal risk.

He suddenly thought of https://m.hetushucom.com and felt it was impossible. The two years of interaction had made him realize that Yelü Chucai was indeed exceptionally talented, and his mastery of Han literature could be described with the term "everyone." A time traveler could never achieve this in just twenty years.

On the swift horse, the master and disciple exchanged a glance, each perceiving the hidden concerns reflected in the other's eyes

"Does the young prince really want that child to die?" Yelü Chucai asked in a low voice

A shared secret will serve as a bond that ties two individuals closer together

Yang Kang did not voice a request; he only believed in himself

The Naiman tribe is a large tribe located in the western part of the grasslands, comparable in strength to the Kereit tribe led by Wang Khan. Frequent wars occur between these two major tribes. The Qiyan tribe, led by Temüjin, currently has no significant conflicts with the Naiman tribe due to the presence of the Kereit tribe in between.

This illustrates the differing attitudes of powerful individuals and ordinary people towards matters

Although Yang Kang had been a minor prince for five years, he lived in constant fear and anxiety, maintaining the mindset of an ordinary person. He always thought of handling everything himself, or rather, in this world, he trusted no one but himself.

Although Yelü Chucai was a scholar, as a noble, horseback riding and archery were essential courses. Whether among the Khitan or the Jurchens, they revered bravery and martial prowess, and duels among nobles were common. If one was not proficient in horsemanship and archery, they could not be considered a true noble

This is not related to intelligence, but rather a natural aversion that a time traveler has towards classical literature. Mandarin and Simplified Chinese are the greatest obstacles to learning classical texts

Yelü Chucai indeed took in Yang Kang's words, pausing for a moment to gauge Yang Kang's reaction, wondering whether this young prince would request his assistance in eliminating that child

As the journey was not far, Yang Kang did not take a carriage but instead rode a fine horse together with Yelü Chucai

This time we went to the Kelei tribe, whose leader is Wang Han, currently the most powerful among the various tribes on the grassland

Yelü Chucai said nothing, turned, and walked out of the tent. He looked up at the brilliant starry sky, knowing that he and this young prince had shared their first secret, and that was enough.

Yang Kang looked at Jamukha, the tall and slender man with bright eyes, who was the lifelong rival of Temüjin. Jamukha also aspired to unify Mongolia and become a legendary hero, but unfortunately, he encountered Temüjin

However, he quickly set aside this slight grievance, realizing that sometimes knowing too many secrets of those in power is not a good thing, as many troubles arise from this. At present, the priority is to resolve the issue concerning that Mongolian child.

Yang Kang was immediately taken aback, turning his head to look at Yelü Chucai in disbelief. This teacher actually knew his thoughts; could it be that he also came from another time?

I want to teach that wild brat a lesson on behalf of Uncle San Wang" Yang Kang insisted on this excuse firmly

"Yes, sir," Yang Kang respectfully replied

In just half an hour, Temüjin's 5,000 troops defeated the tens of thousands of elite soldiers of the Naimans, capturing 2,000 prisoners, while suffering only over 100 casualties

Yelü Chucai sighed inwardly; this young prince was very suspicious. For an emperor, this is a good trait. An emperor who is too trusting is often deceived by his ministers, ultimately becoming a foolish ruler. Being cautious and contemplative is a fundamental quality for becoming a great emperor.

Yelü Chucai, feeling uneasy, sat beside him until the banquet concluded. He returned to the tent with Yang Kang, knowing that the young prince surely had something to say.

Yang Kang nodded and relaxed his body

Temüjin sought to demonstrate his strength before the princes of the Jin dynasty, commanding his army to advance and strike. His soldiers, each one eager to excel, filled the air with the sounds of battle, resembling a pack of ferocious beasts unleashed from their confines

"Little Prince, even if you wish to seek revenge, you cannot take matters into your own hands; you are risking your life and the books. " Yelü Chucai calmly admonished, "This not only puts you in danger but also jeopardizes the mission of the Sixth Prince's visit to the Northern Desert."

Just as Yang Kang was about to make his move, Ye Liu Chu Cai approached and blocked the dagger he was about to draw with his hand, slowly inserting the dagger back into its sheath

Thus, Yelü Chucai merely discovered his anomaly, without understanding why he wanted to kill Guo Jing. He did not reveal the identity of the time traveler and could later use the excuse of seeking revenge for Wanyan Hongxi to cover it up

This group of barbarians has come to the prince of the Great Jin Kingdom to request official positions

Regardless of the reasons the young prince may have for doing this, he must stop; this is for the sake of safety. They are currently in a Mongolian tribe, where the Mongolians are warmly welcoming them. If they were to kill this Mongolian child at this moment, the consequences would be difficult to predict

At this moment, he still feels a sense of fear; if he had truly taken action, the subsequent events would have been difficult to predict. His assumptions do not represent the genuine reactions of the Mongolians, who are filled with wildness and may act in ways he cannot anticipate. They are not bound by rules, and if they were to truly go berserk, it would lead to severe consequences

On the second day, the army set out to confer titles at another tribe, with Temüjin accompanied by five thousand troops.

The grassland scenery is boundless along the way