"This is the Tingzhou City where Beiting Jiedushi of the Tang Dynasty lived."
Zhang Fu, who looked obviously haggard, looked at the ancient rammed earth city wall in front of him.
In the long cavalry team behind him, the soldiers were also listless. They entered the south of the Altai Mountains from the Burgen River equivalent to the Hongshanzui port, then turned into the Ulungu River and continued south, and then plunged halfway south.
I have traveled hundreds of miles of Gobi, relying on some small seasonal rivers and even small oases, to get here all the way. Fortunately, spring is blooming and the snow everywhere is melting. Except for a few sections, it is really necessary to endure it. Most of the time, it is
They can all find water sources. After all, they are together with Kun Timur's men. These nomads know the road from Khovd to Beslopali. In fact, they also know the road to Lake Barkol. In this season, the seasonal inflows
The rivers all have water and can go straight into Lake Barkol.
But Ambassador Yang insisted on coming here, so they came here.
As for Hami being in the east, he is heading to the west...
Ambassador Yang is an envoy of the Daxia Kingdom. When he arrived in the Ming Dynasty's Bieshebali Kingdom, it would be rude not to pay him a visit.
He even prepared a gift!
"There is actually farmland in this place?"
Yang Feng looked at the surrounding farmland in surprise that although cultivation had not yet begun, it was obvious that wheat had been grown before.
"Ambassador, this place was originally the location of the Marshal's Mansion in Beiting, and the entire north of the Tianshan Mountains was under its jurisdiction. Therefore, during the Yuan Dynasty, many craftsmen were sent from the Han Dynasty, including those who farmed. Therefore, it can be regarded as the largest city in the north of the Tianshan Mountains. However, it is the largest city in the north of the Tianshan Mountains.
Later, Kublai Khan usurped the throne, and all the tribes in this area refused to obey him. Haidu, Timur, and Aluhu all raised armies. After that, the whole north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, Hezhong and other places were fighting for many years. Finally, this place fell to Duwa, the son of Bala.
in hand.
After that, Kublai Khan and his descendants were never able to recapture it.
But the craftsmen and farmers stayed.
These people have multiplied for generations and there are still many people here today.
Most of the ironware and grain from various ministries come here to trade."
Kun Timur said.
Obviously, as a descendant of Ali Bu Ge, he still insisted that Kublai Khan usurped the throne.
"So, the Black Huo'er actually often sells weapons to Wala?"
Yang Feng said.
"Well, ambassador, here he relies on trade with Oara and even several khanates further west."
Kun Timur said quickly.
"This is collaboration with the enemy and treason!"
Yang Feng looked at Zhang Fu.
"Ambassador, do you think we, the people, still have the strength to accompany you to cause trouble?"
Zhang Fu said.
Yang Feng looked at the unkempt soldiers after the sandstorm...
"General Zhang, as a general of the Ming Dynasty, you have led the army here and learned that Huo'er, a member of the Ming Dynasty vassal, was secretly colluding with Oala, collaborating with the enemy and treason, and betraying the Ming Emperor. It would be derelict in your duty if you did not ask questions.
Although we are relatives, I am entrusted by the Ming Emperor to follow the army and have supervisory responsibilities.
I have an obligation to supervise you.
Don't let me go back and face your sister!"
Yang Feng said.
"If you have the ability to hold me back, I will mess with you. Do you think you are the only one who will cause trouble?"
Zhang Fu said angrily.
At this time, the city gate in front had been opened, and a large number of cavalrymen walked out surrounded by a young man.
"Who is this?"
Yang Feng asked Kun Timur.
Then he handed the telescope to the latter.
"Shamichakan, son of the Black Fire One."
Kun Timur looked at the young man with a telescope.
Then exchange the telescope to Yang Feng.
"I'll give it to you. Does this black fireman have any backup? I remember that all the cities in the south of Tianshan Mountain are also considered his territory, right?"
Yang Feng asked.
"That's fine, but in fact he is controlled by the south. To the south of the Tianshan Mountains are the Duglat tribe. The most powerful one now is Hugada. Hei Huo'er was founded by him. The Dugrat tribe does not want to surrender to Timur.
son, so he supported their family. After all, they were the direct descendants of Chagatai Khan. But starting from his father, under the control of Dugrat's tribe, more than a dozen of his brothers were killed by Hamaldin, and he was
Husada was made the Great Khan, but he signed an alliance with Husada. The latter was called a minister and actually stood alongside him. This was the case for generations to come, and even the bodyguards around him were all members of Husada.
Really speaking, he only has this little territory.
All the cities south of the Tianshan Mountains are controlled by Hudada."
Kun Timur said.
At this time, Shamichagan had already approached, and they were actually shocked. After all, they had never thought that the Ming army would actually move from the north to the south. However, they had a good relationship with the Ming Dynasty. After all, they relied on trade.
So you should be greeted with courtesy.
"Taiji!"
Shamichagan shouted to Kun Timur enthusiastically in Mongolian.
He didn't know yet that Taiji had sold him.
"Taiji, who are these generals?"
He continued to ask.
Yang Feng looked at Zhang Fu, who took a step forward resentfully, then put on a majestic face...
"Don't you miss Bali Prince Shami Chagan?"
He said in Mongolian.
And the tone is bad.
Shami Chagan was stunned for a moment.
"I am, General?"
he said.
"I am a fellow commander of the Tongzhou Guards of the Ming Dynasty. I accompanied His Highness King Yan in the westward expedition to Wala. I led the army here under the orders of King Yan. According to what Kun Timur, the commander of Yan Randu and Sidu, said, you have been colluding with Wala.
Selling arms to him privately, according to the Ming Dynasty law, is a crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason. I wonder what the prince’s explanation for this is?”
Zhang Fu asked in an official tone.
Shami Chagan blushed instantly...
"General, are you here to question me?"
He sneered.
Immediately after he raised his right hand, nearly a thousand cavalrymen following him took off their bows, took out their arrows and put them on the bow strings, as if they were ready to draw them.
Behind Zhang Fu, the Ming army formed an array as quickly as possible.
Kun Timur's cavalry quickly spread out to the two wings.
"So what if I ask for guilt?"
Zhang Fu said.
"The general wants to ask questions, but I'm afraid he doesn't have the qualifications to do so!"
Shami Chagan sneered.
The next moment, a figure flashed in front of him, followed by a crisp sound, and he fell to the side while screaming.
"Damn it, I'm talking to you properly, I have to put on such a stinky air, what a bullshit prince, he's just the son of a chief, Ming Dynasty gave you face and granted you a throne, you are really shameless? General Zhang, what are you doing?
What nonsense are you talking about for collaborating with the enemy and treason? Just arrest him and torture him!
If not, break three of his legs first!"
Ambassador Yang said.
Then he stepped on Shami Chagan.
The latter spit out two teeth, then came to his senses, and went to draw his sword like crazy. Behind him, his soldiers howled angrily, and then drew their bows and aimed at Yang Feng one by one, but at this moment, there was a sudden sound of cannon.
Immediately afterwards, a cannonball hit between them. The distance was less than a hundred meters at this time. The cannonball was very powerful. After blowing away the head of a Biechubali soldier, it also blew away half of the shoulder of the soldier behind. Those who were originally angry
The soldiers in Beishebali quickly calmed down and looked at the lying camels and the cannon holes on the camels' backs with fear.
Samichagan also calmed down.
He looked at Yang Feng with still angry eyes, but this guy is a smart man. He probably wanted to turn into a smiling face, but because the change was too big, the muscles on his face couldn't complete such a difficult task, so it turned into a very weird look.
expression.
"Look at what I'm doing, aren't you convinced?"
Yang Feng's feet exerted a little force.
Shamichagan immediately had difficulty breathing after his chest was stepped on.
He struggled to get away.
But Yang Feng's feet were pressing on his chest like a mountain, and he was unable to shake it at all. Moreover, Yang Feng's feet were slowly exerting force, and he soon couldn't breathe. There, he was helpless like a classic scene.
He grabbed the ground, and then his consciousness began to gradually blur...
"Ambassador, I think we should investigate first so as not to accuse them unjustly."
Kun Timur's voice sounded like the sound of nature.
"Check, do you still need to check?"
said the demonic voice.
"Ambassador, after all, the ambassador is not a minister of the Ming Dynasty, but Shamichagan is a minister of the Ming Dynasty. It is inconvenient for you to interfere. This is an internal matter of the Ming Dynasty."
Kun Timur said.
"Uh, I forgot about this, thank you for reminding me!"
The demonic voice said.
Then Shamichagan, whose vision was already dark, suddenly felt that the mountains had disappeared, his breathing was free again, and the sky was bright again. He lay there greedily breathing the free air until two Ming soldiers lifted him up.
But then their laughter rang out, and of course he knew what these bastards were laughing about, but he had just stepped through the door of hell, so he had no time to care about it at this time.
It's good to be alive.
He only had this thought at the moment.
"Tie this guy up and wait until we see King Bieshe Bali."
Zhang Fu shouted.
Then the soldiers quickly tied up Shami Chagan.
As for those soldiers from Bali, they were always there watching.
Yang Feng and Zhang Fu exchanged glances.
It is obvious that the rule of the Black Firemen here is not stable, and the loyalty of the soldiers is very low, otherwise it would not be possible to scare hundreds of cavalrymen from moving with just one cannonball.
Together with Kun Timur, they walked straight forward...
"I'm counting to three!"
Yang Feng said to the soldiers.
The latter was stuck there, somewhat at a loss.
"three!"
Yang Feng said.
The next moment, he suddenly appeared next to an officer's horse at a weird speed. Before the latter could react, he grabbed his right foot, yelled, and swung it to the left.
He was on both sides of the horse, and he didn't have time to pull out of the stirrups. He was thrown to the left with violent force, and he immediately let out a heart-piercing scream. Then his legs were split from the horse at a weird angle.
It flew out and directly hit another cavalryman next to it, causing the two of them to land together.
The cavalryman was fine and could still struggle to get up, but the officer was lying there, his legs spread almost 180 degrees from left to right, and his whole body was twitching...
"Who else? I just ask who else?"
Ambassador Yang shouted.
The cavalrymen were so frightened that they moved out of the way for him as quickly as possible.
At this moment, more cavalry emerged from the city gate behind, the leader wearing a gorgeous robe and a fur hat on his head...
"Black Fire One!"
Kun Timur said in a low voice.
"Is he smart?"
Yang Feng said.
"clever."
Kun Timur said.
At this time, Hei Huo'er had arrived. He simply dismounted and walked to Zhang Fu.
"General Zhang has come a long way to work hard. I just learned that His Highness King Yan is marching to the west to conquer Oara. I originally wanted to mobilize troops and horses to serve the Ming Dynasty, but I didn't expect that General Zhang arrived first. Please come to the city and rest."
He said in Mongolian.
"you are right."
Yang Feng said to Kun Timur in Chinese.
As if Zhang Fu had not tied up his son behind, he quickly saluted the prince, and then the two of them chatted happily and walked to the city gate. Yang Feng and Kun Timur followed, and the army behind them also
The follower Hei Huo'er looked at the mighty cavalry and didn't say much. Instead, he shook his head slightly at his generals, signaling them not to interfere with the Ming army's entry into the city.
In this way, the army entered Tingzhou City.
After entering, Yang Feng discovered that although the city was large in area, it had a small population.
Judging from the population density, the number of troops that King Biesebali could muster may not even exceed what he and Zhang Fu brought.
No wonder he is so smart.
He knew that there was no way he could defeat this Ming army.
They went directly to the palace, which should actually be the old government office. Then Hei Huoer seemed to have forgotten that he had a son, and immediately ordered people to serve wine and meat. Of course, there must be no wine here, just fermentation.
Just grape juice.
Everyone drinks fermented grape juice.
"The ambassador's reputation has long been heard even though I am here.
When I saw him today, he was indeed an invincible warrior.
I’d like to toast the Ambassador.”
He said while holding the cup.
Yang Feng drank it all with him in one gulp, and then took out a golden thing from his arms.
"Your Majesty, if Mr. Yang comes to visit you, you should not be empty-handed. Small gifts are not a sign of respect. May your Majesty be rich and honored for a long time."
he said.
Then he sent the crudely made golden animal to the black fire bearer.
The latter smiled deeply.
"The ambassador is too polite. In this case, I won't be polite. However, since the ambassador has given you a generous gift, I cannot be rude and must return the favor."
he said.
Then three beautiful Western-style maids walked out holding trays one by one...
The tray is full of jewels.
They directly held the tray and knelt down next to Yang Feng and the others, and then raised the tray above their heads.
"Ambassador, General Zhang, Tai Ji, and they all add these jewels and give them as gifts."
The black fireman said with a smile.
Yang Feng took the tray unceremoniously and hugged the maid...
"Your Majesty is so hospitable!"
he said.
Zhang Fu and Kun Timur also accepted it respectively.
"General Zhang, my son may have secretly sold some ironware to Wala behind my back, but I can swear to the gods, it's just pots, iron nails, horseshoes, etc. There are definitely no ordnance. I just sell some things from Daming.
, and then resell them to others. Even if you buy ordnance, you have to keep it for yourself. Wala actually has its own blacksmith. They used to be in Qianzhou, where there were many Han craftsmen who could make it themselves, and they also used it from
Buy it from Timur.
I’ve never sold any weapons here, just pots, irons, nails, horseshoes and the like.”