The withered grass crawled in the cold wind, and the horses' hooves still trampled on it mercilessly.
One after another, the horses crossed the hills and rushed toward Juting Lake. Soon after, white yurts grew out like mushrooms after the rain, stretching for five or six miles.
Arutai rubbed his cold hands and looked towards the south with the west wind at his back. Harzhibo and Hafeisi stood behind Alutai with their hands folded, like servants of Zhongcheng.
When Benya Shili saw this scene, his eyes became gloomy.
In the final analysis, there is not much difference between himself and the dead Guilichi. They are both just Arutai's puppets. But it doesn't matter, I'm already looking for my former tribesmen and subordinates, and there will definitely be a group of people available in the spring of next year.
Benya Shili walked towards Alutai. Ha'erzhibo and Hafeisi heard the sound and saw that it was Benya Shili, so they bowed.
Arutai did not salute, but pointed southward to Benya, and said solemnly: "To the south is Weilu City of the Ming Dynasty, where a large amount of winter supplies are stored. If we want to live comfortably in this winter, we need to open the door Let’s plunder Weilu City.”
Benya Shili looked a little ugly and persuaded: "We have suffered a lot in the battle with Mahamu. Although we have not lost the main force, our morale has been damaged. If we attack the Ming Dynasty's city at this time, will we bring It will be even bigger...trouble. Once Emperor Jianwen is angered and sends Zhu Di on another expedition, then we may not even be able to stay in Monan and will have no choice but to flee to Mobei."
Arutai snorted coldly and said with some disdain: "What if Zhu Di comes to conquer in person again? We Tatars are not Timur. We only know how to attack fortresses but not maneuver. Even though the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have thousands of firearms, as long as we make full use of the maneuverability of the cavalry, How can they fight us with just two legs? When they are exhausted, as long as we fight back, we will definitely destroy the main force of the Ming army. Let me say, you, like Mahamu, were frightened by the Ming army. Courage!"
Benya looked at Arutai with a helpless tone: "Timur can be said to be the overlord of the far west, and Harry is the best among his grandchildren. But when facing the Ming Dynasty, Timur died, and Harry even more Lose the coins for stability. Grand Master, do you think we can really deal with the Ming army?"
Arutai put his hands behind his back and analyzed: "Timur's defeat was due to his attack on the Ming Army's firearms. If he bypassed Qamdo and directly entered Hami and Jiayuguan, Zhu Di would definitely pursue him in a hurry. Once Zhu Di moved If they get up, the Ming army will be defeated. As for Harry, it's nothing. He is afraid of the Ming army, but I am not afraid. Why, the Great Khan has no confidence in our brave cavalry?"
Benya was a little speechless.
Brave?
That's right, the brave cavalry you talked about was severely punished by Mahamu more than a month ago, leaving more than two thousand corpses behind.
Seeing the silent Benya lost, Arutai continued: "The defenders of Weilu City are less than five thousand. Our cavalry will sweep away and break into the city. After plundering the supplies, we will retreat to rest. Even if the Ming army wants to take action, it won't be until April or May next year, by which time we will have already returned to the Loop."
Benya Shili knew that there was no point in objecting, so he could only nod in agreement: "Since the grand master wants to take Weilu City, let's fight. In front of us is Ruoshui. Going south along the weak river is Weilu City. The grand master is waiting. What?"
Arutai looked up at the sky and said slowly, "Wait for the snow to come."
In just two days, the heavy snow has arrived, and the swirling snowflakes have begun to decorate the world.
The horse's hooves are sharp and the snow is covering the knife.
Weilu City.
Commander Liang Xian looked at the heavy snow outside the city and ordered the sergeant to check the city gate again.
Considering that unprepared attacks often occur in bad weather, the Ming army has already listed "heavy rain, heavy snow, heavy fog" as emergency matters. As long as the visibility is less than two miles, the border gates need to be closed and security strengthened.
Qianhu Zhao De walked behind Liang Xian and breathed out a breath of hot breath: "Liang Tongzhi, no enemies will come in this damn weather. Commander Fu Shi has warmed the wine, please go and warm yourself up."
Liang Xian turned around, glared at Zhao De fiercely, and said unceremoniously: "According to military regulations, officers on duty are not allowed to drink. It snowed heavily today. Commander Fu Shi Dang personally climbed the city wall to inspect, sharing the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, instead of staying behind Drinking and having fun in the mansion! You can go, but I won’t go!”
Zhao De is familiar with Liang Xian’s temperament
, this person is outspoken, generous and has no scheming, but he has offended many people because of this. He has guarded Weilu City for eight years, and has only been promoted from the commanding officer to the commanding officer, climbing half a level.
The commander Shi Fu Chen has a good relationship with the officials of Gansu Xingdu Division because he is good at handling affairs. Eight years ago, he was only a member of a thousand households, but now he is a commander.
Zhao De reached out and patted the snow off Liang Xian's shoulder, and persuaded: "We are all colleagues, why are we so stubborn? Since we guarded Weilu City, although there have been several dangers, we have always been prepared. Where is the real military situation? Either Wala is passing by, or If the Tatars pass by, who will cause trouble for us? Besides, the heavy snow is not conducive to marching. Mahamu knows the art of war, and he will not send troops in the snow."
Liang Xian took a step back and looked at Zhao De coldly: "We are defending the city, and what we want is to be foolproof. Yes, Weilu City has not been besieged by the enemy for many years, and it is as safe as a mountain. But Zhao De, remember, as long as If we neglect once and the enemy seizes the opportunity, Weilu City will be gone and everyone will die!"
Zhao De's mouth twitched slightly and he shook his head: "You, you are still too serious. After the great victory of Qamdo, who dares to peek at the Ming Dynasty? Mahamu has become a vassal, and the Tatars have also stopped. Now that the world is peaceful, there is no need for this. Go. It’s better to drink wine to warm yourself than to drink the northwest wind on the city wall.”
"roll!"
Liang Xian scolded angrily.
Zhao De looked at the angry Liang Xian, waved his hands and turned around to leave. He heard shouts of "be more alert and cheer up" in his ears. He couldn't help but sneered secretly: "What's the use? I can't get promoted, so I'm suffering in vain." .
Inside the mansion, it was very lively.
Commander Shi Fuchen, Commander Qianshi, Qianhu, Baihu, and even the frustrated Baihu Wang Pei of the Security Bureau were also there, and the sounds of drinking continued.
The snow is heavy and the surface is white.
As night fell, Fu Chen and others finally got drunk.
It's getting colder.
Liang Xian stood on the city wall, his toes were so cold that he could no longer feel anything. The soldier He Zhun persuaded Liang Xian to go back and rest. Liang Xian felt a little distressed when he saw the sergeant still standing on duty on the city wall, his fingers cracked by the cold.
"It's so cold here."
Liang Xian cursed, glanced at the snowy world outside the city and was about to go down the city wall. Just as he turned around, Liang Xian seemed to notice something and suddenly turned back to look at the wilderness outside the snow.
In the vast snow, something seemed to be approaching.
"Did you feel anything?"
Liang first asked He Huai.
He Huai squinted and looked outside the city. The heavy snow blocked his vision. He shook his head: "It's nothing. Maybe I'm too tired."
Liang Xian squinted his eyes, reached for a bow, set up an arrow and shot out of the city.
An arrow shot out and pierced countless snows.
The world seemed to be frozen, and there was no sound for an instant.
Suddenly, the wind suddenly became stronger.
A black cloud of rain flew out of the snow. Liang shivered first and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Enemy attack!"
Lengjian Feixue!
Poof!
Several sergeants were not careful and were shot dead instantly. When the sergeants came to their senses and hurriedly hid behind the city wall, a few sergeants were struck by an arrow on their foreheads and fell down as soon as they emerged.
The blood flowed and soaked the snow.
"Dong dong dong!"
The war drums were thundering, and the sergeants who were taking turns in the city got up in a hurry when they heard the sound, picked up their weapons and climbed to the city to fight.
"fight back!"
Liang first looked outside the city. Groups of cavalry were already coming in the snow, shouting and rushing towards the city gate. He couldn't help shouting. The sergeants reacted and fired arrows one after another.
However, there were too many enemies and their arrows were more powerful. Many sergeants were shot or wounded after firing only two arrows.
He Huai glanced at the city, immediately put his head back, and shouted to Liang Xian: "Liang Tongzhi should be the main force of the Tatars. If you want to retreat from the enemy, you must use the divine machine cannon."
Didn't Liang Xian know this? He looked at the running herald and asked sternly: "Where is the command history?"
The herald said helplessly: "Commander Fu is drunk."
Liang Xian stamped his foot and looked at He Huai: "You, go tell Commander Shi, take out the key to the warehouse and lead the army."
The soldier took out the gunpowder bombs. "
He Huai agreed and hurried down the city wall with a few sergeants.
Entering the mansion, He Huai looked at the drunk commander Shi, Zhao De, and several other commanders and generals who were drunk in the greenhouse. He couldn't help but gnashed his teeth with hatred. How many brothers were bleeding and fighting, but they were completely drunk!
"Commander Shi, the main force of the Tatar attack, quickly take out the key to the gunpowder warehouse!"
He Huai shouted several times and pushed several times, but there was no movement from Fu Chen. He couldn't help but became anxious. When he saw the key hanging on Fu Chen's waist, he reached out to take it, but was stopped by Luo Jing, a sergeant behind him. : "If you take away the key without the consent of the commander, we will violate the regulations. If we are held accountable, you will be executed for secretly opening the gunpowder warehouse!"
Luo Jing's words are right.
He Huai knew it, but he couldn't care so much at the moment. He looked at Fu Chen and asked, "Commander Shi, did you order me to take it away or open the gunpowder warehouse?"
Fu Chen made no move.
He Huai kicked him hard, Fu Chen snorted, and He Huai looked at Luo Jing: "Look, he agreed."
After saying that, he took away the key and badge and rushed to the gunpowder warehouse. The guard knew He Huai and knew that the city was under siege. When he saw the key and the warrant, he opened the warehouse without saying a word, organized the sergeants to move out the gunpowder bombs, and transported them to the city wall. .
The Tatar cavalry did not expect that the Ming army had closed the city gate long ago and did not rush in. They had to change their strategy and choose to attack the city. The cavalrymen dismounted and carried the small wooden ladder to the bottom of the city. As soon as it was erected here, there were already soldiers climbing a few steps.
Arutai looked at Weilu City with cold eyes, and said to Benya Shili on the side: "I heard that Emperor Jianwen was going to hold a grand military parade for the 40th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. We destroyed Weilu City. I wonder if he is still in the mood for a military parade. .”
Ben Yasili glanced at Arutai, worried: "I don't know if the emperor of the Ming Dynasty is in the mood to hold a grand military parade, but I know that he will definitely be angry. Grand Master, I hope your decision is right."
Arutai laughed loudly: "So what if he is angry? How dare he go deep into the grassland?"
