He suggested that after the conquest, Mandukhai may have temporarily confiscated the weapons of the Oirats, including their knives. They would have had to tear at their meat with their teeth until they were permitted to carry weapons and knives again.
He suggested that following the conquest, Mandukhai may have temporarily taken control of the Oirats' arms, including their knives and blades. The Oirats would then have been forced to eat their meat without utensils, using only their teeth, until they were allowed to resume carrying these instruments.