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.
Mandukhai suggested that following the conquest, the Oirats might have temporarily taken possession of their weapons, including their blades. The Oirats would then have been forced to eat their meat raw, using only their teeth, until they were permitted to resume carrying arms and knives.