Syr Darya River, Tashkent.
Timur stationed his army here, and the accompanying migrant workers brought farm tools and seeds to cultivate the surrounding plains, sowing barley, wheat, peas, millet and other crops. Countless cattle and sheep were scattered across the huge pasture.
The sergeant was sharpening his knife, and there was a constant buzzing sound.
In the main tent of the Chinese army, Miran Shah shouted loudly and accused: "Harry is the vanguard general and a noble man, but his march was delayed for three days because of a Kunlun black slave, which gave Mahama plenty of time to form an array and eat. If the battle is defeated, how can a person who violates military discipline like this control the front army? Sultan, Harry should be removed from his post immediately!"
Shaharul also felt that his face was disgraced. Harry was so ignorant, so bold, and so low-spirited that he was hanging out with a black slave from Kunlun. He had lost everyone's face!
This time, *** did not stand on Harry's side, but said to Timur sternly: "Sultan, Harry's character is not good enough and he violated military discipline and law. He should be transferred back and obey the punishment. It is not appropriate to bring him back." Even if the soldiers go deep, they will still be able to control it."
Qasuyeddin sighed and walked out: "Sultan, Harry led his troops to fight bravely and won three victories in three battles. He wiped out all the enemies that hindered Sultan's progress. It is really true that he was dismissed from his post just because of a black slave incident. There is something wrong. Besides, changing generals before the battle will inevitably affect the morale of the soldiers. Therefore, I also ask the Sultan to reprimand Harry so that he can capture the city of Yili as soon as possible and make meritorious deeds."
Timur's gloomy face finally looked better, and he said to Miran Shah and others who still wanted to argue: "The matter of Kunlun Nu is just a matter of Harry's morality. There is no need to argue anymore. As a vanguard general, he is in military command. There is nothing wrong with it in combat."
"Sudan!"
Miransha was very dissatisfied.
Timur did not look at Miran Shah, but looked at Gesuyedin: "I heard that Harry seized a batch of firearms during the battle with Mahama. Bring them to me."
Gesuyedin ordered people to bring three fire guns.
Timur limped forward, looked at the three pure iron rods in front of him, and couldn't help but frown: "When did Yili start making firearms?"
Qasuyeddin replied: "According to Harry's interrogation, these firearms should be from the Ming Dynasty."
"Ming dynasty?"
Timur sneered: "Before I went to fight Ming Dynasty, Ming Dynasty's firearms injured my sergeant first! Tell me, how powerful is this firearm?"
The corner of Gesuyedin's mouth twitched and said: "This is not powerful. It can't even penetrate the leather armor from a hundred steps away. It is somewhat powerful within fifty steps, but our iron armor can completely prevent it. live."
Miran Shah retorted: "If it can be defended, why did Harry suffer heavy losses when facing Mahama?"
Qasuyeddin sighed and explained: "We can defend against people, but not against horses. Harry was leading light cavalry, not heavy cavalry. Suddenly he was hit by a fire blunderbuss. The horses were frightened and injured, and the sergeants were also panicked. This caused the attack to be frustrated. Moreover, Mahama led the elite cavalry from Yilibaoli, and their combat effectiveness was tyrannical..."
Timur asked the sergeant to demonstrate outside. Seeing the complicated operation of the fire cannon, he couldn't help but smile: "Is this the courage of the Ming Dynasty to dare to go deep into Hami? Don't they know that their fire cannon can only be used once?" After that, my cavalry’s saber chopped off their heads!”
Gesuyedin said: "That's true. If the Ming Dynasty wants to defeat us by relying on such weapons, it is simply fantastic. This also proves that although the Ming Dynasty has some means, it is completely vulnerable. One day, the Sultan will sweep the Ming Dynasty, and it will be just around the corner." "
Timur laughed loudly. Yes, although the firearms were good, they could not stop the cavalry with strong assault. Moreover, it took too long to change the gunpowder and lead. By the time they finished changing, the cavalry had already broken through fifty. step!
What's more, with this little lethality, the heavy cavalry didn't need to pay attention to them, they could just crush them.
Ming Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, you are mainly infantry, and your only hope is to stay outside the city gate and wait for me to attack the fortress, but you chose to go to the plains, to Hami. You are seeking death on your own, you can't blame me!
There is a saying among the Han people that if you do not take what God gives you, you will suffer the consequences. It is very useful here...
A pass in the Tianshan Mountains.
Harry urged the sergeants to attack in turn, but only the bodies of more than 300 sergeants were left behind, making it impossible to capture the pass. It is extremely difficult to attack from above, and Mahama occupies a favorable location and is condescending. It is easy to block the mountain road. Continuing to attack will only increase losses.
Within the military tent.
Harry summoned his main generals, Qiangzhili, Baqishan, Karachi, Tamu, etc. to discuss the next battle plan.
Qiang Zhili was a little tired and said: "We can't attack the pass anymore. The losses will be too great and victory is unlikely. Mahama has the will to protect the pass and has enough patience. He will not reveal his flaws. I suggest Lead the cavalry to the west, run for three hundred miles, cross the high hills and low mountains, and directly enter the Ili River Valley."
Tam opposed the Qiangzhi Li’s view: “By turning west, we can indeed enter the Ili Valley, but the Tianshan Pass is still in Mahama’s hands. Once we attack Almaty, we will encounter Mahama’s army and Almaty at the pass. The Tuye Fire Gate defenders are attacking from the front and back. With our current strength, we may not be able to defeat these two enemies. For now, we can only find a way to defeat Mahama first and eliminate one of them before we can enter Ala. Wood map."
Ba Qishan lamented: "The pass is at a high place, how are we going to knock it down? We can't even raise the artillery. Such a narrow mountain road cannot accommodate large-scale military operations. It is too difficult to forcefully knock down the pass."
Karachi remained silent.
Harry looked at Karachi and asked, "You have always been so wise, why are you silent today?"
Karachi stood up, pointed to the map hanging beside him, and said in a deep voice: "The pass can no longer be attacked. It is not appropriate to turn westward. The Mahama and Yehuomen armies are here. Besides, Almaty is the last barrier of Yili City, and the stronghold of sergeants will definitely be difficult to defeat. Neither of these two combat strategies are advisable."
Qiangzhi Li looked up at Karachi and asked: "We can't fight here and we can't go there. Can't we just waste our time here? The Sudan is still waiting for our news. If we can't win Almaty, how can we explain to the Sudan? ?」
Harry stared at the map and said to Karachi: "I have issued a military order that Yilibaili will be destroyed within two months. There is not much time left for us. After capturing Yilibaili city, we still need to move eastward. Capture Beese Bali, capture Turpan, and even destroy the Ming army in Hami! Tell us your plan, my wise general."
Karachi pointed at the map and said with a serious face: "Victory with a surprise attack!"
Ali looked at the direction of Karachi's finger and took a deep breath: "You are a bit adventurous as a special soldier."
Karachi smiled.
On the second day, Mahama looked at the densely packed Timur army at the foot of the mountain, his eyes full of excitement. Come on, it is impossible to cross this mountain pass without leaving countless corpses.
But the strange thing is that Harry did not attack on this day, but sent sergeants to cut down trees and build returning artillery.
Mahama was very confused. The Huihui artillery could attack the city, but it could not attack the mountains. Moreover, the mountain road was uneven, so there was no way to use the Huihui artillery. Could it be that Harry was crazy?
at night.
Harry issued an order to transfer troops, and more than 40,000 cavalrymen left the grassland at the foot of the mountain.
When Mahama woke up again and looked at the empty grassland, it was almost unbelievable that Harry had led his troops to retreat. Standing on the mountain and looking out, the grassland was unobstructed. It was impossible to hide soldiers and horses here.
The sergeant's reconnaissance came to report that Harry retreated westward.
Mahama knew that he could bypass the mountain pass by going west, and he also knew that Harry could lead the cavalry into the Ili Valley, but he was not worried at all. He only strengthened the defense at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, and at the same time sent sergeants to notify the Yehuo Gate in Almaty to strengthen the defense. Look for opportunities and jointly send troops to kill Harry.
For five days, Mahama did not see Harry's army coming from the west. This made Mahama very confused. He sent sergeants to conduct reconnaissance and found that Harry's army had not entered the Ili Valley.
"Could it be that Harry withdrew to Taraz City?"
Mahama was a little confused and continued to wait. Ten days passed and there was still no news about Harry's army. Mahama thought about it and decided to send an army to take back the city of Taraz.
Yili
Take the inner city.
Shamichagan was discussing military affairs with generals Shi Lai and Lei Keyuan. Harry had been blocked south of the Tianshan Mountains for the past few days, which made Shamichagan feel relieved.
Schley took a document and accused Ming: "King, Ming has repeatedly refused to send troops to support us. It is clear that they want us to waste Timur. They have bad intentions."
Shami Chagan knew this. Since the beginning of Timur's Eastern Expedition, he had sent three letters to Zhu Di and Song Sheng asking for help. However, they either complained that there was insufficient food and grass, or that the sergeants were not accustomed to the climate, and used various excuses to evade. Unwilling to send troops.
"We must stop Timur, otherwise there will be disaster!"
Shamichagan said seriously.
Shamichagan could already guess what Ming Dynasty was up to. It was obvious that he had been deceived by Ming Dynasty. In name, they formed an alliance with Yili Bali and agreed to deal with Timur together. But in fact, they wanted to take advantage of Yili. When both Li and Timur were hurt, they took the opportunity to move westward!
If you can't stop Timur, and the Ming court has heavy troops deployed in Hami, Yiwu and other places, then if you want to survive, you can only run to the Altai Mountains and flee westward along the Irtysh River. Once that happens, You will lose everything here!
Can't retreat, can't leave!
"No, something bad is happening!"
Qiaoerpeng, the general who defended the city, ran over in panic, with a look of fear on his face.
Shamichagan frowned and asked quickly: "But Tianshan was lost?"
Qiaoerpeng stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction outside the city: "Harry, Harry's army has arrived outside Yilibaili City, and there is only more than thirty miles to go!"
"What?"
Shami Chagan was shocked!
Schley grabbed Cholpon's clothes and shouted angrily, "Do you know what you're talking about?"
Qiaoerpeng ignored Schley, but looked at Shami Chagan: "Get ready to fight, Harry is already here!"
Shami Chagan walked out of the hall, and he couldn't figure out how Harry could appear outside the city of Yili. Mahama was guarding the Tianshan Mountains, and the city of Almaty was guarded by the Yehuo Gate. It is impossible to come outside Yilibaili City!
Lei Keyuan's heart trembled, and he quickly said: "No, Harry most likely entered the Tianshan Mountains, walked along the Outer Ili Mountains, and walked along the steep mountain road along Issyk-Kul Lake. Only in this way could he bypass Almaty. , appeared directly on the banks of the Ili River!"
"But that road cannot lead to an army!"
Schley was in disbelief.
Lei Keyuan said bitterly: "You have forgotten that Xuanzang, the eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, once went south along the mountain road of Issyk-Kul Lake! It is steep and difficult to walk, and it is not conducive to large armies, but we can still walk large armies! Your Majesty, we Misstep!"
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