Haisheng Mingdi

Chapter 869 Broken Leaf
"This is a big game of chess!"

Imperial Guard Imperial Battalion, a group of valiant officers of the Imperial Guard Imperial Battalion are doing war games against the sand table. A block represents a fortress.

Along several traditional ancient silk roads, the Ming army marched westward several times.

Battalion Commander Xu of the Biandukou Pass has been officially promoted to Deputy Biaotong, and has been transferred back to the imperial guard camp to accompany him, "Beiting is a bit passive in this battle."

"I think it's a bit negative." The standard leader Pei Zhizhang looked at the sand table, and many important figures in the Junggar, Durbert, and Rut Khanates were reversed. The Junggar Khan Chuhuer, Durbert and Shuoqi In Kashgar and other places in southern Xinjiang, there were many rebellions from the old Yarkand nobles, and even in Kanjuti and Balati in Congling. The people of Zhiyerqiang.

At that time, Mahema Haidaer, who came from the largest hereditary aristocratic family in the Western Regions, the Dohuolati clan, and Babur Khan, who had defected to his cousin Timur Khanate after his father's death, created Mo The Warlord Empire served in its court, and later went to his cousin Said, the founding monarch of Yarkand, and made many military exploits.

Sent by Saeed Khan, he led an expeditionary force into Kashmir, Ladakh, Kanjuti and other places, and attacked Lhasa, but in the end, only eight days away from Lhasa, there was no food and supply, so he had to return to the army. retreat.Saeed Khan passed away, and his son Rashid succeeded to the throne, and liquidated the Dokhalati family who controlled the government. Haidar then fled to the Mughal Empire. With the support of the Mughals, he established his own Khanate, and occupied Ladakh and other places, the territory of the Khanate is about the size of the Bolu area in the Tang Dynasty.

It was only later that he died in the battle against the rebels, and Zhong Liuya died.

His descendants are still on this side, and they are surrounded by Mughal and Yarkand, who were born in the Chagatai Khanate, from the north and the south, which has a great influence on this area.

After the last time the Ming army united with various Mongolian ministries and others to destroy Yarkand, the mountain basins around Congling, which is high and dangerous, became the gathering place for them to try to restore.

Even the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan supported behind him, trying to stop the advancing Ming army.

Shah Jahan, who fought for his father when he was a prince, but later tried to seize his father's throne by raising troops, was displaced for seven years after his failure, and finally became emperor after his father's death. He has been in power for 25 years, and he is still very The ability to suppress the Portuguese, put down the Deccan rebellion, long-term war with the Persian Safi dynasty, compete for the Afghan region, and built the world-famous Taj Mahal for his princess.

The Mughal emperor met with the envoys sent by the Ming Dynasty before. The two sides had a good talk and both intend to strengthen ties, especially friendly trade. But when the Ming army quickly wiped out Yarkand, they even wanted to enter After Yarkand, Kashgar and other places, it aroused the extreme anxiety of the already seriously ill emperor.

At this time, several of his sons were as ambitious as he was back then, and they couldn't wait to start fighting for the throne. The second prince, Shahshuja, even declared himself the emperor of Bengal in Bangladesh. The third son, Governor of Deccan Aurangze Bu also began to challenge his father and Dala Shuke, the crown prince and brother.

Although Shah Jahan is still holding on, two of the three sons claim to be emperors and want to challenge him and the prince. His other son, Murad Baksh, is even ready to move.
In order to compete for the throne, these sons began to secretly form alliances with Britain, Portugal, and the Netherlands from the sea. There are even intelligence reports that they also secretly communicated with Ming Dynasty maritime merchants, and even bought arms, hired gunners, and so on.

These were all considered by Shah Jahan as a serious threat to the Mughal Empire from the Ming Dynasty. He began to support the nobles of Yarkand behind the scenes in recruiting troops in Congling and other places in the north, and even provided them with weapons and equipment.

He hopes that at least the Ming army can be blocked to the north of the Karakorum Mountains, and even Kashgar and Yarkand can be used as buffer zones.

Xu Xiao folded his arms and looked at the sand table, "I'm thinking, there might be a big show going on next, and this is a big game of chess."

Although this student had delayed the critical period of the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains due to his injuries, resulting in a low military rank, he guarded the Biandu Pass for a year and made the soldiers under his command strong and strong. The emperor is very satisfied with this student. To be ready for reuse.

He usually also likes to study military tactics. After the Western Regions wiped out Yarkand, the current situation has not become stable, but more complicated.

After the destruction of Yarkand, several parties divided it up, but obviously some people had enough to eat, while others didn't get much. Of course, some people like this result while others complain.

Especially the imperial court's intentional suppression of Junggar, even the two fools can see it.

Chu Huer’s rebellion is just like his elder brother Batur Khan’s. It will happen sooner or later. Chu Huer is not stupid. Ministry, and even sent people to lobby the Kazakhs and support the Yarkand rebellion.

The reason he lobbied all parties is also very straightforward. When Yaerqiang fell, the next one would be Junggar, but it would not end. The emperor of Ming Dynasty would keep cutting with his knife, just like cutting watermelons. After cutting one, he would cut another until Daming dominated In the Western Regions, no one can resist.

If you don’t want to end up like Yarkand Junggar or be wiped out like Batur Khan, then hurry up and resist.

As long as we unite, the Western Regions are still our Western Regions.

This rhetoric still has some effect.

Pei Zhizhang also started from Tianzi Yuancong. How could he fail to see the situation in the Western Regions? It seemed chaotic and rebellious. I can't breathe.

Especially the cities in Junggar, Beiting, were surrounded and beaten to lose their temper.

But they are all generals of the imperial camp, and they know very well that there is a big gap between the combat effectiveness of the imperial camp and the soldiers and horses of the Oirat tribe in the Western Regions.

Back then, after several years of honing in the imperial camp, especially after completing the installation of new firearms, even the Eight Banners were no longer rivals.

In wars, the artillery is fired first, the artillery washes the ground, and then the firecrackers are fired. The tactics of advancing all the way rely on the strong belief of the royal camp and the support of strong military logistics, especially the emperor's support for the soldiers of the royal camp. Reuse and rewards support their high morale and fearlessness of death.

Especially when defending a city according to a fort, not to mention tens of thousands of people defending a city, even if tens of hundreds of people defend a fort, it can make it difficult for the encircled enemy to bite a hedgehog several times and ten times. There is no problem with the castle cannon holding on for a year and a half.

But now the performance of the Western Regions seems to be pecking at each other, which is naturally abnormal.

This is not Shaotian five years ago, the current Shaotian army, especially the imperial battalion, what kind of equipment and what soldiers are there?
With a generous [-]-month salary and land grants, the status and status are high. It is an honor for one person to serve as a soldier and the whole family, and all aspects are prioritized.

The infantry were all equipped with muskets and even many cannons.

You said that the Junggar was pursued and suppressed for thousands of miles. Maybe the grasslands and deserts of the Western Regions are vast, and it is difficult to encircle and suppress for a while.

There can only be one conclusion. It's not that those stationed in the defense battalion are suddenly unable to fight, but that they haven't exerted their strength at all, and it's intentional, which is what Xu Xiao said is playing a big game of chess.

"There are more and more princes and princes who jumped out to rebel. Even the Berke lords of Yarkand and even the so-called Hezhuo people jumped out again. Even Kazakhs and Mughals were involved. It's very slippery, and those guys really hold their breath, and they are not afraid to play off." Another ranger general said.

"What are you afraid of? It's safest to stay in the castle and fish. With the military forts built in the Western Regions, and the firearms and food reserves, it's no problem to last for a year."

"Well, those who should have jumped out have also jumped out. Now is the time to close the net and fight back?"

"Yeah, we should have to transfer the imperial battalion in the future. I don't know if we have a chance."

Xu Xiao said: "I think it's still early. Although the Western Regions look chaotic, there are still Lute Khan Oqiertu, Huite and Altan did not rebel, not to mention that Junggar Sengge died, and they also came out." As a nine-year-old god of war, I think it's time for them to show their performance."

"The imperial battalion is still not moving? What if the Oqiertu of Oirat are defeated? Chu Hu'er and Kundu Lun Utaishi are also very strong and brave, and they are all tigers and wolves of Oirat," Pei Jiazhang Grabbing the needle-like short beard.

As soon as he said this, he himself thought about it, "That's right, let Oirat fight among himself first, and then clean up the mess when both losers are hurt, ah." It may chill the hearts of pro-Ming factions such as Oziltu.

But from the perspective of the imperial court, even if Oqiertu and other Zhongming are loyal, but now that there is a rebellion in various ministries, they should send troops to fight first. Even if the imperial court sends troops to support, it still needs time to make preparations.

Xu Xiao stared at the sand table, and tapped the Yili River Valley and Chu River a few times, "I guess after this battle, the imperial court will send troops to clean up the situation, and then they will definitely build forts, build cities and garrison troops in these two places, and even set up The county immigrated."

The Yili River Valley is the best valley land north of the Tianshan Mountains, and it is also a rare treasure land that is suitable for both animal husbandry and farming. In the Tang Dynasty, Gongyue City was set up here, and the city was built to garrison troops and fields.

The Chu River, called Suiye River in Tang Dynasty, is on the west side of Rehai Issyk-Kul Lake, where Suiye Town and General Peiluo City were built in Tang Dynasty. The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai was also born here.Issyk-Kul Lake, it is said that it is not frozen in winter, and the hot steam is churning, so the poets of the Tang Dynasty called it Atami.

The Suiye River Basin is also the old land where the fields and cities were built since the Han Dynasty. Now the Ming army stationed troops and built cities in the Western Regions, only in the south of Tianshan Mountain, and the northernmost is Tacheng and Burqin Fort in Beiting. .

This time the opportunity was seized, and the operation was good. The Ming army took advantage of the opportunity to enter the Ili and Suiye River Basins, and it was logical. At that time, it would be justifiable to station troops and build the city, and it may even have to be requested by the Oirat Zhongming forces to advance.

So from this point of view, the seemingly confused performance of the generals stationed in the Western Regions is actually very clever.

It's really a plan to attack soldiers, followed by attacking diplomatic relations, and then attacking cities.

As long as the Ming army stood still, they would have already won.

As long as it moves later, the Ming army will benefit more.

Of course, the premise is that it can be defended. If the imperial court does not send troops to reinforce it, if the city is destroyed if the game is lost, then everything will be over.

An officer comes in.

"The saint's military order, the generals obey the order."

According to the emperor's decree, the Kunlun Expeditionary Army was formed to conquer Ladakh and the Yarkand rebels who were seeking restoration in Kanjuti and other places. A batch of battalion generals were transferred to the Kunlun expedition camp.

"Biao Tong Pei Zhizhang,

Vice President Xu Xiao

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The generals whose names were called responded loudly excitedly, and then stepped out, standing there with their chests up and their heads up, full of air.

The soldiers of the imperial camp are never afraid of fighting, and even look forward to fighting, because fighting can make meritorious service, and they can get rewards. The rewards are rich, especially they can be promoted, and even get honors. , can also become a meritorious nobleman.

It is hereditary. Since then, the carp has turned into a dragon. This opportunity to change class is as rare as a child from a poor family who gets a Jinshi in school. Everyone will firmly cherish this rare opportunity.

What snow-covered plateau, what Congling, Kunlun, in their eyes, there is nothing that cannot be conquered by the sun and moon banner.

The general whose name was not called was still there surrounding the passers-by, stating his qualifications, military exploits, and proving his bravery.

The young Jiupin Pedestrian who got here to deliver the decree was very helpless.

"Generals and lieutenants, your bravery is affirmative, but I am only in charge of delivering the decree. The selection of generals and troops is appointed by the saints, at least they are recommended by the generals in front of the imperial court. You and I said, I can't help it."

"Don't worry, everyone. You have a chance. If you can enter the imperial guard camp, you are all excellent generals who have been selected from thousands of people. It's too late for a good meal."

Pedestrian managed to get away from a group of tiger-wolf generals, and ran away quickly.

A scholar also meets a soldier.

Although the generals of the Shaotian Dynasty were not so domineering and arrogant, their status was indeed much higher than that of Chongzhen before. It was no longer a civil servant who completely suppressed military officials. The generals of the imperial guards, all of whom are at least rank five or above, even Yuan Congxunchen, don't have much face.

The pedestrians ran away, and the generals also lost the object of their complaints, so the officers in the room became two groups, with a clear distinction, one group was Xu Xiao and others who had just received the transfer order, and the other group had not received the transfer order. After looking at it, he said congratulations and other words to Xu Xiao and others without any order, and his tone was not without a sour taste.

Some guys even deliberately congratulated while talking about when they joined the Dragon Army, when they made meritorious service, and so on.

Xu Xiao didn't act good when he got the cheap, so he quickly comforted him by saying that we will go up first this time, and go to Congling to go to Ladakh, and you will guard the emperor here first, and then wait for Tacheng and Burqin to start fighting, and even use soldiers to break leaves in Yili , I will definitely have to work for you at that time, the more generals you are, the more you have to play in the finale.

Xu Xiao, Pei Zhizhang and others received the military order and went to report to the Shangguan, and they couldn't help discussing it on the way.

"I didn't expect to send troops to Congling Kunlun instead of Beiting."

"It's really unexpected."

"A small Ladakh, a small state in the mountains, a vassal of Weizang, the imperial court is so mobilizing, it seems that the drunkard's intention is not to drink." Xu Xiao said with a smile.

"That is, to trouble our imperial battalion to go out in person, naturally the plan is very big."

"Yarqiang or Kashgar?"

"All."

Several people laughed.

(End of this chapter)