Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1230 Burihatu's ultimate move

The Khan order from Tumen had not yet been sent to Qinghai, but the order that Gao Wushi had issued to Cao Gan earlier had already arrived.

At that time, Cao Gan had already returned to Liangzhou Wei with three thousand Gao family knights, and was waiting for Gao Shishi's order. This place is not far southwest of Yongchang Wei, that is, the city of Wuwei in later generations.

After receiving the master's order, Cao Gan finally changed his anxiety and hesitation a few days ago, and took action in a hurry-with three thousand knights without a word, he withdrew to Lanzhou.

Although it is said to be "withdrawn", it does not mean that the move is "run away".On the contrary, the withdrawal of Lanzhou means that this cavalry force may have to prepare for war.

The reason is very simple. From Liangzhou to Xining, because the Qilian Mountains are in the middle, so far the imperial court has not and is unlikely to set up a post station, so normally, it does not conform to the route arrangement of the Ming Dynasty.As for why Huo Luochi and Shili Rabbit go like this... Have you heard of the plateau pasture?

Of course, the fact that Huo Luochi and Shili Rabbit can walk means that Cao Gan could have walked like this, but Gao Wushi didn't plan to let his cavalry go alone to recover Xining, he just asked Cao Gan to go to Lanzhou to wait for the army, and then from side assistance.

After all, although Huo Luochi and Zhuo Litu are not big enemies in the eyes of Zhu Yijun and Gao Yushi, they are viewed from the perspective of the entire Ming Dynasty. If only from the perspective of the northwest, they are of course still strong enemies— Gansu Town only has more than 6 troops, less than 7. The Huo Luochi brothers add up to [-] cavalry, so they are not small bandits.

Although the Huoluochi brothers, who are now entrenched in Xining, will definitely not pack all the main force into the city, they will not be able to take down the three thousand knights. Even if they changed to the short-barreled Wanli Type II lance, it wouldn't change.

For such things as siege, either rely on artillery, or rely on encirclement, or rely on piles - take lives.None of the [-] riders could match, and it was no use going to Xining. Of course, they would first withdraw and wait for the army.

However, the movement of the "big army" was not too fast. Even though the Gansu governor Cao Zideng and the chief soldier Liu Chengsi did not wait for Guyuan's trilateral governor Gao Guang to order first, they had already started to mobilize the army, but because the Gansu army was distributed in a long line All over the Hexi Corridor, now they have to worry about being attacked by the Mongols, so the speed of mobilization is really limited.

And there is another point that is quite troublesome, that is, the governor of Gansu is stationed in Ganzhou, which is near the northwest, that is, the position of the five guards of Ganzhou, which is relatively northwester than Yongchangwei. It is obvious that mobilizing a large army from there Finally going south.

And if the army coming from Shaanxi is going to Xining, it must also go to Lanzhou, because this way can go up the river, and they can stop at Gaodianzi camp where Nianbo guards the Qianhu House, so as to avoid all the way. In the unobstructed wilderness, there is always an attack from the Mongols.

However, after Cao Gan arrived in Lanzhou, he soon became depressed again, because Gao Guangxian, the governor of the three sides, did not behave positively.Over the past few days, Guyuan's army has not even sent out troops, and they have not even completed their assembly. They are distributed in twos and threes among the countless Wubao castles in Guyuan Town. Up to now, Guyuan City has only more than 2 soldiers and horses.

What Cao Gan couldn't help cursing secretly was that Gao Guangxian actually sent more than 1000 people to Qingyang to protect King Qing at the invitation of King Qing.

After all, Cao Gan has been in charge of the Jinghua Business Company for many years, and has been in the northwest for some years. In the end, he still has a little face. So far, he had to write a book and tell Gao Guangxian that he had followed his master's will and brought [-] elite knights to wait in Lanzhou. He, I hope he can come as soon as possible, and strive to recover Xining as soon as possible.

By the way, Cao Gan also mentioned a sentence based on his own experience, saying that since the Huoluochi (Huoluochi) has gone to Xining, there may be hidden worries about continuing eastward, because after Xining, the Huoluo only needs to break the Nianbo defending the Qianhusuo and the village. Langwei can completely cut off the connection between Gansu and Shaanxi, and also open up the connection between Qinghai Tumet and their brothers, the big and small Songshan nests, and then they will really be "captured around Gansu", I am afraid that there will be trouble Shake the world.

However, although Cao Gan had the privilege to send the letter directly to Gao Guangxian, it did not mean that Gao Guangxian would listen to him.A civil official like Gao Guangxian usually takes Cao Gan seriously because of his high and pragmatic relationship, but it does not mean that he really thinks that Cao Gan, a businessman from a rough-hewn background, can have any good ideas.

As for the threat that Cao Gan mentioned that Huo Luochi would go east to cut off Gansu, Gao Guang first thought it was unlikely. After all, Huo Luochi should know that Daming could not tolerate this.Although he can do this, if he does, it means he needs to endure the siege and suppression of the three sides of the Ming Dynasty. Gao Guang first felt that Huo Luochi must understand that he can't bear it, so he would not choose this way.

However, Gao Guangxian miscalculated this time.

Of course, Huo Luochi knew that if their brothers cut off the front line in Gansu, Daming would be furious and launch a large-scale counterattack against them, but Burihatu's three-inch tongue was enough to convince them.

At this moment, Burihatu in Xining City was smiling and persuading Huo Luochi and Shilitu to send troops eastward.

"Songshan is the old land of the two, and it is also the foundation of the two. Now the two can turn clouds and rains in Qinghai, and they all rely on the old Songshan. Now Xining is going down, just continue the eastward expedition and win Nianbo and Zhuang Lang. In the land, Qinghai Tumote and Songshan are connected together, and the Gansu people of Ming Dynasty are sandwiched in it, like food on a plate, ready to be enjoyed at any time..."

Huo Luochi shook his head again and again: "Whether Nianbo and Zhuang Langwei can be shot down will not be discussed. Even if they are shot down, the next thing is probably not as easy as Taiji you said."

Focusing on the rabbit also said: "Yeah, Nianbo and Zhuang Langwei may be easy to talk about, but if you say that Gansu will be our brother's meal at that time, it will be too much for our brothers. Taiji, let's not hide it from you. , We have fought many times with Gansu Town, big and small. The Ming Army in Gansu Town was not very good in the early years, but later...

Well, probably a few years ago, it began to slowly become more powerful.We even suffered some small losses several times. We didn’t get much, and we always lost more than 300 warriors every time. It’s not worth fighting with them. "

Huo Luochi continued to make up for the knife: "Yes, and the Ming army in Gansu is only one aspect. If Nianbo and Zhuang Langwei are lost, the Ming army in Shaanxi will have to move if they don't want to move. At that time, our brothers will be enemies. , just like the Han people say that two fists are invincible to four hands, and it is always at a disadvantage.

Oh, and also, once we win the line of Zhuang Langwei, in order to maintain the smooth flow with Songshan, we must hold on to this area, which means that we can't just leave, which is even more uneconomical! "

Here is a point to explain, the "big and small Songshan" in Ming Dynasty was an area without clear boundaries, roughly in the due north of Lanzhou, an area outside the Great Wall.On the map, this area is roughly between Liangzhou Wei and Ningxia Wei in the Ming Dynasty.

If we say that Ningxia Wei and Gansu are the "protrusions" formed by Daming to Tumette, Ordos, and Qinghai Tumote, then conversely, it can be said that Dasongshan is a prominence formed by the Mongols to Daming.

Neither of the two brothers was optimistic about continuing eastward, but Burihatu didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, just smiled and said: "The two are in power, I would like to ask: If the Ming army in Shaanxi cannot move troops against the two, the two Are you interested in taking Gansu?"

Huo Luochi and Shilitu really changed their faces immediately, they looked at each other, not knowing what they were communicating from their eyes, Huo Luochi immediately said solemnly: "What does Taiji mean? The governor of the three sides lost Xining. It can also be said to be an accident. If Zhuang Langwei is lost again, and Gansu is left alone, he can still sit in Guyuan and watch the play? I think Emperor Zhu will not tolerate him, right?"

Focusing on the rabbit followed closely and said, "Could it be that Taiji actually told him to join me in Mongolia? I'm afraid it's impossible."

"Just kidding, Gao Guang first voted for me in Mongolia, what will the Khan give him?" Burihatu smiled, and pointed his hand to a simple map that was slightly scribbled and deformed, and said: "The Khan is far-sighted and has a broad mind. What is planned and planned is more than a mere corner? The two of you, look here... Once the two of you get through Songshan, what will be the barrier between you and the Ordos headquarters?"

Huo Luochi waved his hand: "What picture do I need to see? There is Ningxia between Songshan and Ordos."

This time, Li Rabbit seemed to think a little further, frowned and said, "How do you say it? Could it be that Boshuoketu's wings are hard, and he has an appetite for Ningxia's idea? I think our eldest brother may not Will you agree?"

Burihatu smiled and said, "Qi was in power (he used to be one of the five rulers in the past, although he actually disbanded in the end, but the Tumen did not announce his dismissal) may not agree, but the two Taiji also know that, It’s hard to say whether you can still speak even if you are in power, how can you continue to restrict Jinong.”

Only then did Huo Luochi and Focus Rabbit really pay attention to it. They looked at the map for a while and seemed to think about it.After a while, Huo Luochi was the first to shake his head and said, "Ningxia's guards are not easy to eat, especially this town in Ningxia, where there are Mingren's Hetao Great Wall and at least dozens of large docks... If it was the elder brother who went to fight in person, he might not be able to fight, let alone a small Jinong like Boshuoketu?"

Focus Rabbit also nodded in approval, and said, "Yes, this place in Ningxia is very difficult to fight. If it was easy to fight, it wouldn't have been taken early when the sweat was there in the early years. Do you still need to wait until now?"

The protagonist he was talking about here was Altan Khan—their brothers didn’t admit to Phannaji now.

Burihatu remained calm, but smiled mysteriously, and said softly, "What if... Ningxia voted for us?"

"What!" Huo Luochi and Shilitu were surprised at the same time: "Ningxia wants to vote for us in Mongolia?"

Burihatu didn't answer, just smiled.

Huo Luochi sank his face and asked: "This matter is very important, Taiji should not play dumb riddles. Although Zhang Weizhong, the commander of Ningxia, is not very impressive, at least he has not heard of any contact between him and our Mongolia. And as far as I know, his career is still going well, and I don't look like he will defect to Daming, Taiji, you... are you kidding?"

Focus Rabbit also stared at Burihatu, if it wasn't for Burihatu's cronies, and he just helped them win Xining, who was thinking about it day and night, I'm afraid he would have changed his face at this moment, after all, Burihatu Rihatu's rhetoric now seems to lie to them and send them to death.

However, Burihatu remained calm and smiled slightly: "Zhang Weizhong won't vote for us, but what about worship? Although he was unfairly suppressed in his early years, he defected to the southern country, but he is still a Mongolian after all. Now that he has figured it out, instead of being treated as a person who will be different in Daming, he might as well just come back to Mongolia. I can't ignore such a person, the two Taiji said, right?"

Huo Luochi and Shilitu were surprised and looked at each other again.

Kuaibai, when he was the leader of the Ningxia general.This person was originally a small chief of the Mongolian Tumet tribe. Because of a conflict with his immediate superior Yingtaiji, he "offended his minister in Jiajing, and both his father and brother were killed, so he led his troops to defect to the official army in Ningxia."Later, because of his bravery in combat, he was promoted to the subordinate general of the governor for his military merits.Later, due to repeated military exploits, the general was gradually upgraded to garrison, guerrilla, and general, and he was awarded the commander of the Ningxia Wei hereditary capital.

Kuaibai originally wanted to flee for his life and avenge his father and brother's revenge, and went to the Ming army, so he always had different intentions and ulterior motives. There are more than [-] armed family members of the "Head Army".

His eldest son, Cheng Chengen, is even more "singular and ruthless". He is usually desperate and has no bosses and laws. However, there are always a lot of Mongolians in the frontier army of the Ming Dynasty. The Mongols are also more tolerant, so there is little punishment for the worship.

Huo Luochi and Shilitu knew about these situations, so they were a little confused.Focusing on Rabbit, he asked, "But Mingren isn't bad for chanbai."

Huo Luochi thought more, frowned and said, "Zaibai is just a general, even if he wants to rely on us, how powerful can he be? Just winning one Ningxia city is not enough, then there are dozens of cities (castles) around Ningxia. , Wubao), none of them are easy to handle.”

Burihatu laughed and said: "You two don't know about this. I worshiped in Ningxia for decades, although his status is only a general, but that's just because he was born in Mongolia, so he can't be promoted. I have After careful investigation, most of the 49 cities around Ningxia are his former subordinates, and they usually respect him very much. Once he announces that he is anyway, no one dares not to follow.

What's more, if there are still Jinong and the two echoing, the situation of the northwest of the Ming people will be completely turned over by us. Can't they see who they should be with?As for the two, naturally there is no need to worry about the joint siege of the Ming army in Shaanxi and the Ming army in Gansu. It is difficult to say whether they will be able to keep Guyuan. "

When Huo Luochi and Shilitu heard this, they immediately became excited, and their four small eyes were full of light.
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