Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 692: The sword of Jutucheng points at Datong

"Do you know the significance of the naturalized city to our southern expedition army?" Suletan, who was covered in armor and stomach, stared at the 16-year-old fourth prince Jin Wang Ergalang and the 14-year-old fifth prince Zhao Wang Bi Ligen. Dalai asked.

"This place is the lifeblood of our army. Our army's grain, fodder and military equipment are stationed in Guihua, and all kinds of materials are transported here. Father Khan, don't worry, my son will defend Guihua to the death. If the city is alive, people will be there, and if the city dies, people will die." Ergalang said loudly Confess to the old father.

"My son is willing to follow his brother to stay and naturalize to ensure the safety of our army's logistics supplies," Bi Ligen replied.

Seeing that his two sons knew the importance of Guihua City, Suletan nodded and said seriously: "I ordered Shangdu Batur and Bagabandi to assist you, and then allocate 10,000 elite troops to you. If they are lost, Come to Guihua City with your head raised. Military law is ruthless, so take care of yourself!"

"Yes", the two teenagers responded in unison.

Soldiers are very quick, and every moment of delay gives the enemy an extra moment to prepare. The Great Khan Lotus, who had experienced many battles, naturally understood this truth, so when he decreed the establishment of the Chahar Ten Thousand Households Prefecture, he had been actively preparing to go south. After arranging the defense of Guihua City, he immediately led the army to march from Guihua City to Tucheng, preparing to march directly from Tucheng to Datong.

Tucheng is a small city built by the Qing Dynasty on the pasture land of Chahar, Zhenghuang Banner. It is rectangular from north to south, about one foot high, more than 220 feet long from east to west, and more than 240 feet long from north to south. . Although the sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs and all the defensive facilities. It has four turrets and more than ten horse faces. The Qing government originally planned to strengthen the defense of Chahar, an important military area, as a barrier to protect the north. In addition to the left wing of Chahar, it also planned to form the right wing of Chahar. Tucheng was part of this grand plan. Unfortunately, unlike the previous time and space, due to the intervention of the Kingdom of David, there were very few Mongolians from Khalkha (Mobei) and Erut (Oirat, Moxi) who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. Chahar's right wing is now just a Empty, Zhenghuang Banner Chahar has only organized more than a hundred households.

After the Guards stationed in Chahar, King Melas of Qi saw that the city had complete military facilities and sent the Great Khan to recommend that the Chahar House of Ten Thousand Households be located here. Many people objected. They felt that although there was a complete city, the terrain was flat and flat, which was not suitable for defense. Moreover, it was too close to Datong and not in the center of Chahar. Most people suggested that Wanhufu should be located in Yunchuan. City (Chan Yu City). However, their objections were based on the same reasons that the Great Khan supported. The Great Khan was very uneasy about his godson Abu Nai. He felt that this little wolf cub was very ambitious. In addition to setting up various constraints, he also deliberately set up the Wanhu Mansion in Tucheng and made the surrounding area of ​​Tucheng the central capital of Chahar. The grazing land of Qianhu Prefecture, so Abu Nai's tribe had to graze in this Mapingchuan. There is no danger to defend. If anyone dares to rebel, he will be completely destroyed in a moment. After I win Datong, I will station a heavy army in Datong. Being close to Datong, it will be convenient to mobilize troops to quell the rebellion. Ordinary people cannot guess the thoughts of the Supreme Being. Jinkou Yuyan says that this place is suitable, so who dares to say more?

"The emperor's second son Melas and Chahar King Abu Nai brought their generals to see the Great Khan." As soon as Sultan arrived in Tucheng, Qi King Melas and Chahar King Abu Nai brought Hulu Kezhai Sang. , Tashhai, Badaxi Zhaisang, Silenge, Dazhamusu and others came forward to worship.

"Save your life. You are all ministers of David who have served with merit. You fought brilliantly in the battle to pacify Chahar. I want to credit you with a meritorious service." Sultan said with a smile, and specifically said to Abu Nai: " I was very touched after reading your letter. When you grow up, you know how to take care of your father's worries! It's not easy to be a landowner in Chahar. It is bordered by the Qing Dynasty on three sides. You have to take care of not only the civil affairs, but also the military. I will guard the gate of Guihua City."

"Father, don't worry. As long as my son doesn't die, I will never let a Qing army pass through Chahar to threaten Guihua City," Abu Nai promised enthusiastically. "Well," Suletan smiled and pointed at a young man behind him who was about eighteen years old and powerful. "This is Nagat, the first head of every household in Chahar, my nephew and you." My disciple, you two must cooperate well and guard Chahar."

"Yes", Abu Nai and Nagat accepted the order in unison.

On this day, the Great Khan ordered to reward the three armies, and there was a lot of joy in the smell of wine.

Then, Sultan ordered to allocate 5,000 elite Nagat troops, recruit 7,000 local garrison troops from various Chahar ministries, and concentrate 12,000 troops to guard Chahar and strengthen the defense of the Tucheng. After completing this, he did not go south immediately. Instead, he stockpiled food and grass while waiting for the return of the troops sent to various places. It doesn't hurt to hit someone with one finger, but it is more powerful to hit someone with five fingers combined into a fist. The Lotus Khan, who has experienced many battles, naturally knows this truth.

The first to arrive were the 17,000 troops of Liao King Sumur and Chu King Baoyin. After their 20,000 troops defeated the Ulanqab League and the Yikezhao League, they suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Xifeng in Exi. However, their strength increased by recruiting tribes to surrender and reorganizing surrendered prisoners. Sumur left his eldest son Alanidun Ayuqi to lead 2,000 Oirat warriors and 3,000 surrender troops to station at Xifeng in Exi. He returned to Huacheng with 17,000 troops. On the way, he received a military order from Sulejin. Then he rushed to Tucheng from Guihua.

"A slave meets the Great Khan." As soon as Sumur saw his brother, he treated him like a king and a minister.

"Little brother, you have endured hardship!" As soon as they met, Sultan gave him a bear hug, and the brotherly love was all in this hug.

The second ones to come were Lu Duke Erke and Saub Erqin Batur. Their 10,000 troops were ordered to guard against the Xilin Gol League. Xilin Gol leader Ujumqin's right-wing banner Zasakheshuo Prince Dorji assembled a 20,000-strong army, but there was internal discord. The Sunit tribe always hated the Qing court, and Teng Jitai, the king of Sunit's left-wing banner, secretly Erke contacted and instigated Abahanar's tribe Selengbeile and Dongyi Sirabbeizi to avoid the battle. Abahanal's tribe was only nominally professed to the Qing court. After being instigated by Teng Jitai, it did not contribute to the war. The only three tribes willing to obey Dorji's command were Ujumqin, Haoqite, and Abaga. The two sides fought for nearly two months. Although the guards were small in number, they were well-equipped and well-trained, and suffered 500 casualties. The price was too high, causing more than a thousand casualties to the Qing army. Seeing that the guards were not easy to mess with, two men from Abahanal's tribe, Taiji Seren and Dong Yisi Labu, led their troops back on the pretext that the tribe was suffering from a snowstorm. As soon as he left, Teng Jitai also took advantage of the opportunity to leave with Sunit's tribe. Dorji had no choice but to appeal to the Qing court and ordered the coalition troops to return on the grounds that the army was short of food and needed to go back to the tribes for food. After completing the mission, Erke and Erqin Batur led 9,500 warriors and rushed to Tucheng.

The rest of the troops scattered in the Ulanqab League and the Yikzhao League who were responsible for various combat missions also arrived one after another. Except for the troops left behind, Sultan's army that could be used to attack Datong reached 80,000.

(End of this chapter)