Jinyi Night Walk

The wind howled, the snow was fluttering, and a cavalry of more than a thousand cavalrymen bowed their waists and lowered their heads, braving the bitter cold wind that could make it difficult for people to walk, and their faces were covered as they trekked hard in the heavy snow. The thick felt scarf is used to protect against the wind and snow, only a pair of eyes are exposed, and the eyebrows and the brim of the hat are covered with a layer of hoarfrost.

"Ahead... to... where?"

A hundred households reined in their horses and stood on a high place, looked around, pulled down their veils and asked a scout next to them.Because the wind was too strong, the gust of wind poured into his mouth as soon as he opened his mouth. After he only said two words, he turned sideways quickly and managed to finish the sentence.

"Sir, we are..."

The scout took a closer look. The snow dancing silver snake, the original galloping wax figure, the wind and snow roaring, and the world was vast. He spent a long time, but he couldn't see where it was. A black shadow appeared from somewhere. The black shadow came out from behind a short hillside and was slowly moving towards the west. It couldn't help shouting: "My lord, look quickly! There are people over there!"

The 10 Ming troops of the Northern Expedition have been roaming the upper reaches of the snowfield for a month and a half. Except for some small tribes of Maodong, they have hardly gained anything. Hearing someone, the hundred households couldn't help but feel refreshed. He took a closer look and confirmed that it was It was a group of pedestrians. According to visual inspection from a distance, the number of people was about two to three thousand, so they immediately ordered: "Close quickly, find out the details, and I will report to the general!"

"As ordered!"

Several scouts made gestures to each other, and quickly ran towards the black shadow in the distance. Their military uniforms were covered with white clothes to keep out the cold, and their horses were all light gray or white. Time is the best protective color, and it will not be discovered easily.

Some Mongolians trudged through the snowfields, including old people, women, children, cattle, sheep, and cart tents. This was clearly a migrating tribe.The tribes on the prairie began to store everything for the winter as early as early autumn, salt tea, pasture... everything they needed.When the new wind blows, some tribes will cleverly use weeds and snow to build a windbreak to ensure that the whole tribe can survive the winter safely.

No one will discover any defects in the grazing land at this time, or lack of winter preparations, and be forced to migrate to other places. This migration process will leave many old people, children and cattle on which they depend. The sheep were sent to freeze to death.And this tribe migrated in the cold winter months, and today's weather is so bad that they are not willing to find a place to rest in the lee, which is even more suspicious.

The news was sent to Qiu Fu. Qiu Fu heard that there was only a tribe of more than 3000 people. He couldn't help being moved, and immediately decided to annihilate it.At the same time, in order to prevent these tribesmen from taking advantage of the dangerous environment with a vast area and heavy snow to break through and escape, they sent someone to quickly notify the other two pioneers who were patrolling left and right, and before they arrived, they waited half an hour later, He decisively launched an attack.

A tribe of 3000 people can have limited number of fighters, not necessarily more than the [-] cavalry in the hands of Qiu Fu, and they protect the old, weak, women, children, and property of the entire tribe, and their formation is very scattered. When they dropped their white smocks and launched a swift attack on them, these Mongols were caught off guard and were immediately cut into three pieces by the Ming army.

Qiu Fu's prestige has not diminished in his old age, and he rushed to the front with a saber in his hand. His example infected the generals of the three armies, and those brave generals of the frontier army rushed forward one by one, screaming.The battle ended very quickly. The tribe's troops were already limited, and they never thought that the Ming army would come so quickly, and they would not stay in the camp to rest in such a snowstorm.

The snow rolled like mud, and the "peach blossoms" fell.Dead bodies are everywhere, cattle and sheep are scattered, and the battle has basically entered the final stage. Some soldiers are still chasing the fleeing tribal fighters. When most soldiers have begun to happily gather cattle, sheep, women and children, etc. The Tatars, who were clearly dressed and dressed in a higher status in the tribe, began to interrogate them.

Qiu Fu was overjoyed at this question. Along the way, he also bumped into some Tatar tribes and wiped them out, but the other party was not an important tribe in Tatar, and the chief of the tribe was only a small official in the Tatar court. My son's empty job, but this time it is very different.After interrogation, Qiu Fu learned that this tribe was actually a part of the Tatar Khan's headquarters, and their patriarch was named Wulianghatai in the Tatar court.

It's just that the people Qiu Fu interrogated could provide limited information. They only knew that the patriarch ordered to relocate, but they didn't know the specific situation, and the patriarch had already broken through under the cover of his trusted guards.

At this moment, the left-wing troops led by Wucheng Hou Wang Cong rushed to join him. After receiving Qiu Fu's general order, they immediately moved closer to this side, and caught several Tatar deserters on the way. Among these people, It just so happens that there is Wulianghatai himself.

Wulianghatai was brought in front of Qiu Fu. He was a man in his fifties, with a burly figure and a gloomy expression. When he saw Qiu Fu, he didn't say a word. Seeing that he was about to be tortured if he was knocked down to the ground.

"Wait a minute!"

Qiu Fu stopped the soldiers under him, untied the leather bag from his waist, pulled out the cork, took a sip, and handed it to Wulianghatai.

"Good wine!"

Wulianghatai sniffed the taste, praised it, raised his head unceremoniously, and drank the strong wine to the last drop.

Qiu Fu just watched with a smile, and when he finished drinking, he stroked his gray beard and said, "Master Shangshu, I am a kingdom in the Ming Dynasty, and I have no intention of conquering others and bullying the weak. Why did you send troops this time? You are Ben Ya." You should be well aware of the people in your headquarters. Benya turned back and beheaded my ministers, and the emperor was furious, so he sent troops to punish him. There are no less than a million people in the Tartar tribes. Is it because of the fault of one person in Benya? And bear the wrath of thunder?

My Holy Son of Heaven treats people generously, especially to the barbarian chiefs, as long as he is obedient, he can teach them, and it is rare to use military force.One hundred thousand elite soldiers of the imperial court are not capable of resisting Benya. If you can tell us the news and catch him, the millions of Tatar people will be spared from the disaster of the army. This is your merit.As for Benya, as long as he bows his head and confesses to my holy emperor, he will not embarrass him in the future.

If you feel that you can’t be tolerated by Benya from now on, I, Daming, can also accept you and your tribe. You know what kind of honor all the tribal chiefs who surrendered to my celestial dynasty have received, and I will give you a piece of pasture land when the time comes Wouldn't it be better to be a prisoner in a prison if you are allowed to command all of you and feel at ease? "

Wulianghatai was silent when he heard this, Qiu Fu just stared at him and didn't speak.After a long while, Wu Lianghatai sighed and said: "General Qiu's reputation, we have known it for a long time in Mobei. Well, it's God's will, so I recruited, but... I hope the general can abide by it." Promise, treat my people well!"

Qiu Fu suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, and said generously: "Just say it, the general will learn from his words!"

"Good! Good!"

Wulianghatai smiled miserably, and then said: "If I don't say it, I'm afraid the future of Da Khan will be unpredictable..."

Qiu Fu's eyes flashed, and he asked, "How do you say that?"

Wuliang Hatai said: "To be honest, Da Khan...has no intention of becoming an enemy of the Celestial Dynasty. In fact, the grand master Alutai insisted on carrying it out. Da Khan couldn't resist, so he killed the envoy of the Celestial Dynasty. The Ming soldiers sent Mobei to punish them." After the conquest, the Great Khan was deeply terrified, and for this reason had a great conflict with the Grand Master..."

Qiu Fu's horse scouts had already obtained some information, and combined with Ben Yashili's previous performance, Qiu Fu believed Wu Lianghatai's words.When Ben Yashili had just ascended the throne of the Great Khan, he had expressed respect to Daming, but the good times didn't last long, and he quickly changed his position.So repeated, not once.

And Alutai controls the largest power of the Tatar tribe, and he is also aware of the situation of blackmailing and controlling Benya, and it coincides with this Ulianghatai's more "subtle" explanation.

Wuliang Hatai said: "After the news came that the general led his troops to go straight to Khan Court, Da Khan and the Grand Master had a fierce quarrel, and finally they broke up. According to the Grand Master's meaning, it is to take advantage of the favorable location and The general fought to the death, but the Great Khan wanted to move his family to avoid the general's attack. The two sides were deadlocked and missed the best opportunity to deal with the general. Hearing that the general had arrived at the Yinma River, the grand master was shocked. I want to move to the extreme north..."

Qiu Fu listened and thought to himself: "It's fortunate that I marched with all my strength, otherwise it would be troublesome for him to calm down and fight to the death with the elite Tatars."

Wuliang Hatai smiled wryly and said: "But, Da Khan and Grand Master... Alas! Now, although both of them mean to move and escape, they have different meanings on where to hide. Grand Master wants to move north, It is said that the environment in the extreme north is bitter and cold, and the Ming army could not stand the hardship, and sooner or later they would retreat without a fight. However, the Great Khan felt that the cold in the extreme north was as unbearable as our people. At that time, a large number of shepherds, cattle and sheep would freeze to death. It must be seriously injured. It is better to retreat to the west, although it is close to Oirat, I believe that the army of the Celestial Dynasty is close at hand, the Oirats are afraid of being burned, and dare not take advantage of the fire to loot!"

Qiu Fu thought: "This is in line with Ben Yashili and Alutai's character."

Qiu Fu couldn't help asking: Baidu Jinyi Yexing@黄门内品provided, hotlinking is shameful. "How is the result?"

Wulianghatai said: "As a result... Grand Master Arutai led many tribes to sneak to the extreme north, and Da Khan took some other tribes to escape to the northwest. I only hope that the general will be exhausted. Retreat without fighting!"

Wang Cong, Marquis of Wucheng, asked, "Arutai is willing to split up with Benya?"

Wu Lianghatai said: "General Qiu's troops are pressing down on the border. At this moment, the grand master dare not fight among himself."

Wang Cong asked again: "Arutai took away most of the tribes, and he will also take away most of the food and grass. Benya insisted on going west, which is not much better than moving north. Why did he not hesitate to fight with Alu? Taiwan breaks?"

Wulianghatai was silent for a moment, and then said: "The opportunity is rare!"

Qiu Fu hurriedly asked, "What time?"

Wulianghatai said shyly, "Get out of control..."