Under the ancient city wall of Yangguan, a tall stone tablet was erected, with a simple line of words engraved on it: "Timur died here during the Eastern Campaign." In the tomb of one person square, Timur was lying peacefully, with his body
He was cushioned on the wooden planks removed from the carriage, and he was wearing his blue gold silk satin robe, but the sword was no longer with him, but was left with the new owner as a trophy.
"You have thousands of miles of land and mountains in your lifetime, but only a few feet of tomb in your death." Yuan Feng sighed and nodded to Wu Dongqing. Seventy-two musketeers on the side raised their guns neatly and fired at the command of captain Wu Dongqing.
, the sound of seventy-two gunshots echoed in the Gobi Desert for a long time.
The simple and solemn funeral was the respect Yuan Feng gave to Timur, a great opponent. After the salute was fired, two soldiers covered Timur with a Persian blanket cut into a rectangle. Yuan Feng stepped forward and sprinkled the first
Then he got on his horse and left. The other generals also stepped forward and sprinkled handfuls of soil.
The Xiliang army marched north, and every soldier sprinkled a handful of soil on Timur's tomb, which turned into a hill. From the beginning to the end, the dozen Turkic prisoners knelt aside and watched all this.
Feng released these prisoners and asked them to keep vigil here for Timur.
A few dozen miles to the north is another famous pass, Yumen Pass.
Far above the Yellow River, there is an isolated city in Wanren Mountain. Why does the Qiang flute blame the willows? The spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass. The tragic and desolate feelings revealed in this popular "Liangzhou Ci" have attracted the yearning of many literati.
In the past, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty set up four groups and two passes in Hexi. Yangguan Pass and Yumen Pass also became important passes to ensure the safety and smoothness of the Silk Road.
Like Yangguan, Yumenguan has also been dilapidated for a long time. In fact, this pass has lost its glory since the Song Dynasty. All that remains is a small, lonely square castle, standing on the sand and gravel in the narrow strip of Gobi Desert running east to west.
On the post, it seemed particularly lonely.
Yesterday there was a fierce battle in the Yumenguan area. The battlefield has not been cleaned up today. Looking from a distance, the sky is full of eagles circling. The earth is a mess. The chariots and tents that were burnt to ashes are still lingering with smoke.
Corpse, on the occasion of tragedy.
Yuan Feng asked the army to pause and personally led a group of cavalry to the north. On the bank of the rippling Shule River, a group of Mongolians were already waiting here. Yuan Feng dismounted, and one of the other party also dismounted. The two of them walked together.
, the four hands were held together.
"Greetings to you, my king."
"Long time no see, Khan."
Then the two laughed loudly, sat down facing the Shule River, and talked. However, the two groups of cavalry stood far apart and stood quietly.
"The troops of Mahema and Yusuf fled to Hami. The third prince led the troops to pursue them. If we continue to fight like this, the Turks themselves will be exhausted. I have contacted the khans of other tribes and can launch an uprising at any time."
Chu Jian said.
"Yes, we can provide weapons and armor, but there is no free lunch in the world. I have decided to pass through the Western Regions." Yuan Feng picked up a branch and drew a circle on the ground, "From the Altai Mountains to the Tianshan Mountains, and then to Kunlun
Mountains, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, and countless wealth will all be ours."
"However, the territory north and south of the Tianshan Mountains originally belonged to the Eastern Chagatai Khanate. If this were the case... war would inevitably occur." Chu Jian looked at Yuan Feng with bright eyes.
Yuan Feng smiled: "Isn't there a possibility of a win-win situation?"
Chu Jian picked up a small stone and threw it into the Shule River, causing ripples.
"Although the fourth prince's army is not the strongest, his personality is most like Timur. There will be many tough battles to be fought in the future. It is difficult to predict who will win and who will lose. We are good brothers. I don't want to lie to you. Now check it out.
Hetai and Xiliang can be allies, but the future is hard to say."
"We will talk about the future in the future. Now let us join hands to eliminate all enemies."
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The four hands clasped together again, and the two reached a consensus, shook hands and said goodbye. Yuan Feng walked a dozen steps away when he suddenly heard Chu Jian shouting: "Your waist knife looks familiar, where did you get it?"
Yuan Feng held the handle of the knife and turned around: "It's Timur's, I'll kill him." After saying that, he got on his horse and roared away.
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The Jade Gate was closed, and a dozen learned men were filled with emotion. Yuan Feng came from a distance, and saw them reciting poems, so he came over. When the soldiers saw the commander coming, they clamored for the commander to judge them.
Whoever wrote the best poems, after listening to it for a few times, felt that it was not very good. Yuan Feng then smiled and said: "Everyone, I will give you some fun."
Everyone's eyes lit up and they all agreed that Yuan Fengsu would appear as a warrior. Everyone knew that he came from a humble background and maybe he didn't know a single Chinese character. Unexpectedly, he could write poems, which was surprising.
Yuan Feng said: "Wang Zhihuan's Liangzhou Ci is very precious and difficult for future generations to surpass. Today I will find a trick and give a Liangzhou Ci. Everyone, listen up.
Far up the Yellow River
white clouds
The lonely city of Wanren Mountain.
Why complain about the Qiang flute?
spring breeze in willows
Not crossing Yumen Pass.
It's just a change of sentences, and it changes from poetry to lyrics. Although it's nothing surprising if you look closely. It's just a word game at best, but the feeling when it comes from the mouth of a semi-literate warrior is very different. It's rare.
The commander-in-chief still had time to accompany these intellectuals despite his busy schedule. The poets were stunned for a moment, and then they were full of praise, and the kind words came to them. The intellectuals are different, and their level of flattery is better than that of ordinary people.
Gao, after a while Yuan Feng fled in despair. He really couldn't stand the praise of these poets.
In the tent, Yuan Feng pointed to the sand table and said to the generals: "Our army marched from east to west, and the Qiang and Tibetan coalition forces from south to north, attacked the Shaharu tribe, the fourth prince of the Turks, and fought in Dunhuang, striving to annihilate the enemy here.
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The decisive battle finally came. The allied forces composed of the Qiang people, the Uszang people, and the Xiliang people jointly dealt with the remaining Turks and the cavalry of the fourth prince Shaharul. This was a large-scale joint battle. Shaharul was no longer able to
If they are willing to retreat, they would rather fight a vigorous battle in Dunhuang. Life or death depends entirely on God's arrangements. Hundreds of thousands of troops are concentrated in Dunhuang, which is near Gushazhou. A big battle is imminent.
Dunhuang, the Shazhou Road of the Yuan Dynasty, is part of Gansu Province. "Dun means big; Huang means Shengye." This ancient city is located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, with the majestic Qilian Mountains in the south, the vast desert in the west, and the vast desert in the north.
Relying on the rugged Besai Mountains, in this small natural basin embraced by mountains, the snowy water of the Danghe River nourishes the fertile soil, and the shade of green trees blocks the black wind and yellow sand; the harvest of grain and cotton is guaranteed during droughts and floods, and the melons and fruits are fragrant all year round.
It is truly a treasure land.
The fourth Turkic prince Shaharul now occupies Dunhuang, but Shaharul's destruction is inevitable. Who should rule Dunhuang is a very tricky question. The Uzbeans want it, the Qiang people want it, and of course the Xiliang people want it.
People want it even more. If they want to explore the Western Regions, they must obtain this bridgehead. Otherwise, they will be limited to a corner of the Hexi Corridor and have no room for expansion.
Yuan Feng has reached an agreement with the Qiang-Tibetan coalition. After Shaharu is driven away, the ownership of Dunhuang will be discussed. As for how to discuss it, everyone knows. With the defeat of Shaharu, there is no common enemy, and the coalition has no one.
It is necessary to exist. Whoever has a stronger fist will win Dunhuang. This is an eternal truth.
In the south of Dunhuang City, the scorching sun shines in the sky, and the blue sky is like a wash. Thirty thousand Xiliang troops are heavily guarded. Rows of black cannons are pointing towards the sky. The bright red banners are fluttering in the wind. Yuan Feng, who is dressed in military uniform, raises his telescope and looks ahead. The ground
The heat was rising, distorting the scenery. Shaharul's cavalry troops were already in full formation. They were nomadic people and were not good at defending cities, so they chose to fight in the field. The Turkic soldiers fought against the odds, and they seemed to have some decisive momentum.
That black wolf flag must be the fourth prince Shaharul. It is said that among the four sons of Timur, he is the only one who is most like his father. He still chooses to fight to the death in the face of a strong enemy. At this moment, Yuan Feng actually admires Shaharul.
Looking further to the southwest, there is the Qiang and Tibetan Allied Forces. At this time, Hermione has returned to the army. Presumably she will also participate in this battle. Yuan Feng looks at the generals under the banner of the Qiang and Tibetan Allied Forces.
, suddenly found a pair of eyes looking over there. Although he couldn't see clearly, he could still feel an inexplicable uneasiness.
The Turks blew conch shells, war drums sounded like thunder, and the cavalry charged. The target was the Xiliang Army. Perhaps Shaharul thought that the Xiliang Army was easier to bully because it was mainly infantry.
Yuan Feng said to the generals: "It's time to start." With an order, the huge military machine of the Xiliang Army began to operate. Intense artillery shells were fired at the charging cavalry, and the infantry squares fired uniformly and turned around.
, the second column fired, and then turned around. The Turkic cavalry were hit by the oncoming fire net and fell off their horses one after another, but no one retreated, their lives continued, and the charge continued.
According to the agreement, when one side is attacked, the other side will attack the enemy from the flank to reduce the pressure on the friendly forces. However, when the Xiliang Army encountered a desperate charge from the Turkic Army, the Qiang-Tibetan Allied Forces not only did not come to help, but instead launched their troops to attack directly.
Dunhuang.
The cavalry is highly mobile. After suffering heavy casualties, the Turkic army finally broke through the encirclement and fled to the west. The Xiliang army had few cavalry and could not pursue it. They could only watch the enemy escape. At this time, the city of Dunhuang had already risen.
The flag of Uzang was raised.
Outside Dunhuang City, the cannons of the Xiliang Army were lined up. Yuan Feng sent people into the city to deliver a message, asking the Qiang and Tibetan allied forces to give him an explanation. Otherwise, the Xiliang Army would give them an explanation. After a while, Hermione came from
He came out of the city and galloped to the front of the Yuan Dynasty.
"Are we about to become enemies?" Hermione asked.
"You broke the contract first. If you don't do this, I will be sorry for my soldiers."
"My father is not willing to do this. He sent me to deliver a message. The three of us are negotiating at Mingsha Mountain in the southwest of Dunhuang. No one is allowed to bring people there."