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When Balsi rode all the way back to the Mongolian coalition camp, it was already three quarters past midnight.
After autumn, the days are short and the nights are long. It is getting dark now, but the offensive and defensive battles outside Jiezhou City still show no signs of stopping. The fierce fighting sounds from the direction of Jiezhou City can be heard from a distance. .
Barth was not surprised by this.
During this period of time, the Mongolian coalition forces have been attacking the city as soon as it gets dark and not withdrawing their troops until the stars and the moon rise into the sky.
At this time, the Mongolian camp was filled with a depressing and tragic atmosphere. Wounded soldiers and corpses were everywhere. Screams and cries of pain could be heard in every tent. The strong smell of blood mixed with the smell of herbs was even more intoxicating. Gastric juices surge.
Obviously, during this period, the Mongolian coalition forces suffered heavy casualties by storming Jiezhou City regardless of casualties!
But Balsi couldn't care less about the plight of his former colleagues at this time, and just wanted to report the news to Bagan as soon as possible.
After galloping all the way to the commander's tent, Barsi shouted to the guards outside the commander's tent: "Is Lord Bagan here? I have urgent military information to report to Lord Bogen!"
Seeing Balsi's urgent look, the guards outside the commander's tent did not dare to neglect, and quickly explained: "Master Bagan did not stay in the camp today, and is now personally supervising the army's battle outside Jiezhou City..."
"Damn it! You wasted time! If I had known earlier, I should have gone directly to the outside of Jiezhou City to find Lord Bagan and report!"
After cursing, without waiting for the guards outside the handsome tent to finish speaking, Balsi turned his horse's head and galloped towards Jiezhou City again!
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At this time, the fighting in Jiezhou City was at its most intense. Amidst the sound of drums and horns, there were constant sounds of fighting, shouts, and screams. Stones and crossbow arrows flew across the sky, and dense arrows rained across the border like locusts. Generally overwhelming, group after group of Mongolian warriors rushed towards Jiezhou City. Soldiers from both armies on the city walls and ladders continued to fall, and the battlefield was littered with corpses...
At this time, Bagan was sitting on his horse, looking at the battle situation in Jiezhou City from a distance, with a wolf-like ferocious light shining in his eyes, and a strong murderous aura exuding from his body, which made the several Mongolian coalition leaders around him tremble with fear.
As the commander-in-chief of the Mongolian coalition, Bagan knew very well that after losing the Zhenning Acropolis, the Mongolian coalition had fallen into a passive position. Not only were there problems with logistics and food, but the morale of the military was also greatly shaken! If Jiezhou City cannot be conquered as soon as possible, the morale of the Mongolian coalition forces will be depleted, and the food and grass supplies will not last long. If the Han army detects the flaw and attacks in groups, the nearly 60,000 Mongolian soldiers who invaded Han territory this time may be defeated. His vitality was severely damaged, or even his entire army was wiped out!
But Bagan is worthy of being one of the top generals of the Junggar Khanate. Under such a crisis, not only did he not retreat timidly, but he actually aroused a fierce force in his heart!
During this period of time, Bagan personally commanded the main force of the Mongolian coalition to attack Jiezhou City, sparing no effort and regardless of casualties, almost day and night, as if crazy!
Three days ago, because the Kazakh tribe's servant army had left some remaining strength when attacking the city, Bagan personally beheaded the Kazakh leader Abai Haidar, and buried more than 60 Kazakh leaders alive, completely ignoring the Mongols. The pleas of the leaders of the coalition forces!
After seeing Bagan's firm determination, the various tribal armies within the Mongolian coalition no longer dared to think of preserving their strength. Even Zygmu, who had never dealt with Bagan, was timid and did not dare to defy Bagan easily. The command!
It has to be said that Bagan’s determination is effective.
Under the fierce offensive of the Mongolian coalition forces, the defenders of Jiezhou City were naturally under great pressure and their military strength was becoming increasingly exhausted. The casualties were getting worse day by day, and their morale and fighting spirit were gradually declining. If it weren't for Zhang Chengxun, the deputy general beside Guan Wuyuan, With proper command, the Mongolian coalition forces may have been able to attack the city!
At this time, watching the offensive and defensive battles in Jiezhou City from a distance, Bagan was keenly aware that the resistance of the defenders of Jiezhou City was gradually showing signs of weakening - in fact, most of the defenders of Jiezhou City were reinforcements from the Forbidden Army. Their fighting spirit was originally insufficient, but now under the crazy offensives of the Mongolian coalition forces one after another, they may collapse at any time!
Of course, when the war has developed to this point, the situation of the Mongolian coalition forces is not much better.
As far as Bagan knows, a total of more than 3,000 people from all ethnic groups have been killed and more than 4,000 soldiers have been injured. Coupled with the casualties on the Zhenning Acropolis, the Mongolian coalition has lost nearly 30% of its troops!
Such casualties are not unbearable, but if we can finally break through Jiezhou City, no matter how heavy the casualties are, it will be worth it.
Bagan firmly believes that according to the current trend, Jiezhou City will never be able to hold on for too long! As long as the Mongolian coalition is given another ten days, Jiezhou City will fall!
Of course, the premise of all this is that Jiezhou City is isolated and helpless, and the Han armies in various parts of Shaanxi and Gansu still stand by and watch as before!
"Just because of the Jiezhou City in front of me, the Mongolian warriors suffered such heavy casualties... When the city is broken, I will order a bloodbath in Jiezhou City and massacre all the Han people in Jiezhou City!... By the way, what else is there? Zhang! If it weren't for his sneak attack on Zhenning Acropolis, I wouldn't be in the passive position I am in today. I don't know if Gu Gen has breached Zhenning Acropolis now! After catching He Zhang, I will definitely cut him to death. , to vent the hatred in my heart!"
Bagan gritted his teeth and thought to himself.
At this time, someone suddenly rode up to Bagan and reported: "Lord Bogen, the detective Balsi is back, claiming that he has an urgent military intelligence report!"
After hearing the report, a bad premonition suddenly arose in Bagan's heart, and he said with a solemn expression: "Baers? Baers who is in charge of scouting in the east? Is there something wrong with the Han army? Let him come to see me quickly. !”
A moment later, Barth hurried to Bagan's side.
After arriving all the way here, Balsi was already exhausted, but he still did not dare to delay. He got off his horse and knelt in front of Bagan, and said urgently: "Master Bogen, something bad is going on! Qi Qi east of Jiezhou City Ten miles away, a large-scale Han army suddenly appeared. I made a rough estimate and found that there were at least 30,000 to 50,000 people. Now this Han army is rushing towards Zhenning Acropolis!"
As Balsi's words fell, not only the expressions of several Mongolian coalition leaders beside Bagan changed drastically, but even Bogen, who had always been tough and vicious, suddenly turned pale!
The Mongolian coalition forces were so desperate to attack Jiezhou City regardless of casualties because they were convinced that the Han border troops everywhere did not dare to dispatch. Now that a large-scale Han army suddenly joined the war, everyone knew what it meant!
This means that the Mongolian coalition forces may have no chance to break through Jiezhou City! The heavy casualties in the violent attack on Jiezhou City in the past few days may be in vain!
Losing troops, returning empty-handed, etc. is still the best situation! If this Han army cuts off the retreat route of the Mongolian coalition, maybe most of the Mongolian coalition forces will not be able to return to the grassland safely!
Before Bagan could speak, Zigmu confirmed to Balsi: "Are there really 30,000 to 50,000 people? Are you sure?"
Balsi quickly replied: "The Han army is large in size and very vigilant. The villain dare not get too close, but after estimating the number of their military flags and the smoke of the cavalry, there is no mistake! This Han army has at least three Tens of thousands of horses, including as many as ten thousand cavalry!"
"Absolutely impossible! If the Han people dispatched so many troops, how could I not receive any news at all! The thirty to fifty thousand troops must have come from Guyuan Military Town, and maybe there were also those from Yulin Military Town and Huamachi Camp With the support of a large army, the Han people would never be so courageous and determined! What's more, the Han border troops have always lacked war horses. The four major military towns on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu combined, the number of cavalry is only about 20,000 to 30,000, even in the Guyuan military town Even if all the cavalry from Yulin Military Town and Huamachi Camp are combined, it is impossible to dispatch 10,000 cavalry in one go! Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
On the other side, Wang Quan retorted loudly with a pale face!
Wang Quan has always been responsible for investigating the movements of Han troops in various parts of Shaanxi and Gansu for Bagan. Now a large-scale Han army suddenly appeared, but Wang Quan was completely unaware of it. This can be said to be the most serious dereliction of duty, and it will inevitably lead to Naturally, Wang Quan dared not admit Bagan’s anger and punishment!
However, what Wang Quan didn't expect at all was that Bagan's anger and punishment were far more serious than he imagined!
After hearing Wang Quan's repeated retorts, Bagen turned to look at Wang Quan with sinister eyes and said coldly: "Mr. Wang Quan, didn't you always promise me that you can detect the dangers in various places in time? Are there any movements of the Han army? The main force of the frontier army, which has repeatedly guaranteed that the Han people will never dare to interfere in the war in Jiezhou City, why is it that not only the Han army suddenly appeared, but you were completely unaware of the news?...Mr. Wang Quan, all this should be You didn’t design it on purpose, did you?”
After seeing Bagan's attitude, Wang Quan's face became even paler, and he said in a trembling voice: "Master Bogen, I have always been loyal to you! These days, I have been serving the Mongolian coalition wholeheartedly. Offer your suggestions and try your best...you, you can't doubt me!"
Wang Quan originally thought that even if he did not detect the movements of the main force of the Han border troops in time, Bagan would at most think that he was doing something bad, but he did not expect that Bogen would directly doubt his position and loyalty!
Before that, Ba Gen had always trusted Wang Quan and regarded him as a confidant! Wang Quan has always been complacent because of this, thinking that he has become one of the core figures of the Mongolian coalition, and will definitely be able to gain a foothold in the Junggar Khanate in the future, and even gradually forgets his Han identity!
But now, just because of an omission, Bagan's attitude changed drastically, and without any hesitation, he pointed his suspicion at Wang Quan!
As the saying goes, "Those who are not of my race must have different hearts." Wang Quan has forgotten that no matter how loyal he is to Bagan, he is a Han after all, and he is separated from Bagan after all! Bagan's trust in him was like a castle on the beach. No matter how large and beautiful it was, it could not withstand a gentle wave.
This is the fate of most traitors in the world!
After hearing Wang Quan's explanation, the coldness in Bagen's eyes did not melt away at all. He just said: "Mr. Bagen, don't blame me. The situation is not good now. I don't want any more surprises! Someone, put Wang Quan in jail." Intensify the interrogation! In addition, all Han people from Wang Ying on down who have surrendered to the army will also be imprisoned!"
As Bagan finished speaking, several Mongolian warriors suddenly came to Wang Quan, Wang Ying and others, and were about to take them away.
Seeing this situation, Wang Ying looked bitter, but did not resist at all. However, Wang Quan kept shouting: "Master Bagan! I am loyal to you! I am loyal to you! You can't doubt it. Me! You can’t doubt me!”
However, how could the Mongolian warriors pay attention to Wang Quan's cry?
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