Jiayuguan is the transportation hub of the ancient "Silk Road" and the western starting point of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It is known as the "key to the border".
Ren Liang, the former Yongchang Guard Commander of the Ming Dynasty, stood on the wall of Jiayuguan, looking into the distance, motionless. Just after receiving the document, his official position changed, from the Yongchang Guard Commander to the Hami Commander-in-Chief. Hami is still in Hami Wangmu.
Everyone knows what this appointment means in the hands of Hamatisha.
It seems that the court is asking us to work hard again!
When Ren Liang returned to the Ming Dynasty, his life was quite comfortable: Emperor Guangwu was very generous and made him a deputy general immediately; later, he followed General Fan to conquer Shanxi and made meritorious service, and was recommended by General Fan as the chief soldier. His official career was prosperous!
Unfortunately, after arriving in Gansu and serving as the commander-in-chief of the Yongchang Guards, his good luck seemed to have come to an end. Yang Qiaoran, the governor of the three sides, and Cheng Yuan, the governor of Gansu, didn't know what happened. They just didn't want to see him. Lack of food and pay was a common thing, and they were often punished.
The reason for this, Ren Liang knew very well, was because he had been a rebel and had a big word "thief" on his forehead. The Governor and the Fuyuan looked down upon him. What a pity! How could anyone in this world want to be a rebel?
Thief? I, Ren Liang, used to be an honest and humble man. In the sixth year of the Apocalypse, there was a severe drought in Shanxi. I was so hungry that I almost died of hunger. I had no choice but to embark on this road. If I had a chance to survive, I would not do this.
It’s a business of beheading! Since I surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, I have been loyal and have made many military exploits. Why do you still treat me like a thief?
Ren Liang felt aggrieved and had no choice but to suffer. In the past two years, he had been like a frustrated little daughter-in-law.
However, since Yang Duxian transferred himself from Yongchang Guard to Jiayuguan, he actually asked for food and salary. It seems that the imperial court will use him to work hard!
Sure enough, Yang Duxian's military order came soon, ordering him to march into Hami.
Originally, Ren Liang was still a little dissatisfied. When he was used, he had enough food and salary, but when he was not used, he was short of money. Do you think that he is a slave who can come and go at a moment's notice?
However, along with the military order, there was also an edict from the emperor to Yang Qiaoran. Cheng Yuan had few words and was all in plain language: "I know that Ren Liang is still loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Don't embarrass him."
, I have supplied him with food, grass and weapons, and he will fight well for me."
After reading the edict, a warm current flowed through my whole body in a flash. How could a general be so virtuous and capable that he could still be remembered by the Holy Father!
Ren Liang felt that all the dark clouds in the sky had dispersed, and he made up his mind to do something to repay His Majesty's kindness.
"Headquarters, you are about to travel far. This is a little thought from the general. Please accept it." Chen Biao, the guard at Jiayuguan Pass, handed over a gift list with a smile.
This guy was Governor Yang's confidant, and he was very discerning. When Ren Liang first came, he heard that Ren Liang was a rebel and was not liked by the governor, so he tried every means to get rid of him. Later, when he met the governor, he gave him food and salary.
, even the emperor gave this person an edict, knowing that this person would be of great use, his attitude immediately changed, and he started to flatter him in every possible way.
"This town thanks Chen Shou for his kindness," Ren Liang said lightly. After he left, he spit out another mouthful of thick phlegm: "Bah, what the hell!"
Jiayuguan is 1,300 miles away from the Hami Guards. The military order Ren Liang received was to ignore the Hami Guards for the time being and fight from east to west until they reach the Aduan Guards. This distance is still 1,300 miles.
A thousand-mile expedition is not easy.
Ren Liang summoned Wang Jinying, Guo Yan, Bashan Hu, Ren Guoxuan, Ren Guoji, Ren Guoqi, Ren Guohai, and Ren Guofu, and read out loud the edict written by Emperor Guangwu to the governor, "The Holy Master said that I
I am a loyal minister, and I cannot live up to the divine grace. I can only repay him with death. This thousands-mile attack will definitely involve tough battles. Those who are afraid of death should not follow me."
"I am willing to fight to the death with the commander-in-chief!"
Those present here are either Ren Liang's brothers or Ren Liang's nephews. Seeing that Ren Liang has made up his mind, they are all willing to follow him to the death.
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In the Mongolian Acropolis of Chijin in Hami, guard Wuyigul was resting in his mansion. His subordinates came to report, "Burke (Uyghur official name), the Ming army is coming."
Wuygur was refreshed and said, "Quick, open the door and welcome us!"
The king of Hami, Muhammetisha, had already given orders to the generals in various places, asking them to prepare for the reinforcements from the Celestial Empire.
The Junggar people were approaching the city, and everyone in Hami was looking forward to the rescue of the Ming army. Unexpectedly, these reinforcements were the king of hell who urged them to die.
"Are you the defender of this city?" Ren Liang asked coldly.
"It's the last general," Uygur said humbly.
"Tied", with an order, the Ming army disarmed Uygur and the 500 defenders and tied them tightly.
"Commander, what are you doing?" Uygur asked in surprise.
"I, following the imperial edict of the Ming Emperor, restored the old Hami Guard system. This place will belong to the Ming Dynasty from now on. Are you willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty?" Ren Liang asked coldly.
"Bah! Traitor!"
Wuyigul cursed loudly.
"Poof", people who have been thieves are quick to strike. Before Wuyigul finished cursing, Ren Liang's knife arrived and split it in half with just one blow.
"Where are you? Surrender or not?" Ren Liang asked the prisoners.
Several more people were killed, and all five hundred prisoners of war were forced to surrender, dispersed and reorganized.
"Block the news and go to Shazhou Guard," Ren Liang ordered calmly.
After a thousand-mile expedition, from the Chijin Mongolian Guard, the Shazhou Guard to the Aduan Guard, they did not encounter any decent resistance and successfully disarmed the five thousand defenders.
Ren Liang left his son Ren Guoxuan and his nephew Ren Guoqi to lead 3,000 soldiers and horses to guard the rear, while he led 4,000 soldiers and horses to set off for the Hami Acropolis.
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The dilapidated Hami city wall looks like a scene with all the oil and lamps exhausted. A Hami military flag still stands stubbornly.
"Father, look at the sun and moon flag of the Ming Dynasty." On the top of the city, Ebedulla said happily to Muhammetisha.
"Thank God, God will not destroy me Hami!" Muhammetisha was so excited that she almost shed tears. These days, the Junggar army has been charging and fighting fiercely. Thousands of soldiers and civilians in the city have been injured and killed, and the city is in danger.
, reinforcements are coming, how can you not be excited?"
The Hami army opened the city gate with thunderous cheers. The Ming army lined up in neat military formations and slowly entered the city in an orderly manner.
Seeing that the Ming army was heavily fortified, the Junggar army did not dare to stop them.
"Commander, why don't you attack the Ming army when it enters the city?" Mahan asked Abaha.
"The Ming army is well-organized, and it is unlikely that they will win. Moreover, when our army came, Huitai Ji did not order our army to fight the Ming army. If he started provocations without permission, I'm afraid he would blame him. It is better to send someone to report to Huitai quickly.
Let’s make a decision,” Abaha replied.
"Alas! The general is outside, and your orders are not accepted. There is no reason to go back and forth to ask for instructions and delay the military aircraft!" Ma Han stomped his feet angrily.
In the Hami Palace, Muhammetisha hosted a banquet in honor of Ren Liang.
There are all kinds of delicacies from mountains and seas. Among them is a melon, which is oval in shape, has a beautiful net pattern, is yellow and green on the outside, has thick flesh, and is crisp and refreshing. When you take a bite, it tastes like a fragrant pear, fresh, sweet, crisp and tender, exuding an attractive milky and fruity aroma.
And the aroma of wine.
"Wonderful!"
Ren Liang clapped his hands and asked with a smile: "What's the name of this melon?"
"This is a melon that is a specialty of Hami, and its name is 'Qionglong (Uyghur melon transliteration)'", Muhammetisha replied respectfully.
"If your majesty could taste this melon, he would definitely like it," Ren Liang said suddenly.
"The little king is willing to pay tribute to your majesty with this melon every year," Muhanmatixia said hurriedly after hearing this.
"You don't have to worry about it, I will take this melon for your majesty myself." With a fierce light in his eyes, Ren Liang drew his sword and shouted: "Do it!"
Generals Wang Jinying, Guo Yan, Bashan Hu, Ren Guoji, Ren Guohai, and Ren Guofu suddenly attacked and turned the banquet hall into a Shura field. In an instant, Muhanmatixia, Ebedulla and his son and a group of Hami troops
All the generals slaughtered him.
The Ming army took advantage of the situation and took over the military camp and city defense of the leaderless Hami army, merged with its army and occupied the city.
At the top of Hami City, the sun and moon flags were raised.
This chapter has been completed!