Ilduqi sat on the horse, listening to Chukukur beside him. After a while, he suddenly said: "Chukukir, do you feel that Grand Master Gao is a bit too much this time?"
Chukukul's chatter was interrupted and he asked in surprise: "Toda? What does Aha mean?"
Ilduzi did not expect Chukukker to say this, and was a little surprised. He asked: "What do you think I am referring to?"
Chukukir said: "Master Gao is a high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty. He has many troops under his command...Hey, what is his position now?"
Yilduzi rolled his eyes and said angrily: "He is the Minister of Rongzheng in the Ministry of War and the manager of the Seven Towns, and the admiral in charge of the northwest military affairs."
Chukukir nodded without shame and said: "That's it. Look, he is not named Zhu, but he became such a big official in his twenties. What does this mean?"
"Oh, what?"
"It's equivalent to the position that Tuotuo had in the heart of the Great Khan thirty years ago!" Chukukur raised his thumb: "Who is Tuotuo? Zhebie Shenshe, Mongolia's No. 1 Batur (Warrior, also transliterated as
Bart, Battelle, the mainstream view in later academic circles is that the Manchu word "warrior" "Baturu" also comes from this), besides Abu, who else under the Great Khan can be more trusted and have a more noble status than Totuo?"
Yilduzi smiled and asked: "Then why didn't you say that Grand Master Gao was Mongolia's Qiejinhuangtaiji (Mongolia did not avoid his father's taboo at this time), but you talked about Tutuo? Tutuo is a military commander, and Abu is good or bad.
Isn't it more like Master Gao who is a civil servant?"
"Didn't I just say that Master Gao's surname is not Zhu, but Abu is the Taiji of the Golden Family. This is incomparable!"
"Okay, then what's your purpose in saying this?"
"Oh, I mean, his status in the Ming Dynasty is so high, and our official positions in the Ming Dynasty can't compare with him. He ordered Aha you to go see him. That's reasonable. It's not a big deal.
Tuoda."
It turned out that after Ilduqi and Chukuk'er gathered their troops, they received an "order" from Gao Jingshi before they even went out to fight. This order was given by Gao Jingshi, who was the minister of the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty and the manager of the seven towns, and the admiral.
The identity of the northwest military affairs was handed down to "the commander of the Ming Dynasty with full knowledge", and he or his generals were asked to "immediately check the troops and horses and go to Yongxing Fort to pay a visit."
However, when Chukukker said this, Yilduzi shook his head and said: "You have misunderstood. I know that civil servants in the Ming Dynasty have great arrogance, but my so-called Gao Taishi Tuoda is not
Say this."
"Oh? What does Aha mean?" Chukukul couldn't understand.
Yilduzi's eyes flashed, he looked left and right, and lowered his voice: "Our unit has mobilized 20,000 elite cavalry this time, but Master Gao only has more than 30,000 infantry in hand. Under such circumstances, he
If I were asked to go alone to Yongxing Castle to pay my respects, that would be fine, and it would be in line with Ming Dynasty's usual style. But his order was not like that. He asked me to go to Yongxing Castle to pay him a visit - which is outside Yongxing Castle.
Our territory in Ordos is ours. What he means is that he will lead his army and wait for me outside the fort. Isn’t that a big deal? If I suddenly make a counterattack, it’s a matter of two questions whether his head can be saved.”
"Aha, you must not!" Chukuk'er was shocked and quickly grabbed Ilduzi's hand and said: "Aha, you have forgotten Abu's evaluation of Master Gao? Such an obvious flaw, even us
Can you see it, can Taishi Gao not see it? I think he is either confident that the 30,000 infantrymen under his command will be able to withstand Aha's sneak attack, or he has other plans or an ambush and is waiting for Aha to make a move.
Now that he has done this, he can justifiably do it!"
Ilduzi didn't think much of it at first, but when he heard the next sentence, he was really surprised and thought to himself: I didn't expect this at all, why did Chukukir think so deeply?
Over there, Chukukr did not notice Ilduzi's suspicion, and said to himself: "Aha, you also know that Abu once carefully studied the performance of Master Gao in the Monan War. He said that Master Gao was
The most powerful thing is that you can always predict the enemy like a god, and the so-called "predict the enemy like a god" actually means that you can always guess what the opponent will think... This is amazing. If you want to do something outside Yongxing Fort, how can he?
Aren't you already there and ready to guard...what are you guarding?"
"Waiting for the rabbit." Yilduzi felt dissatisfied and said angrily: "You stupid boy, you actually compared me to a rabbit?"
"I'm just the one... applying what I've learned." Chukukur explained casually, and then said: "Aha, you really can't mess with this matter, otherwise I'm afraid even Abu will be implicated by you.
…”
"Okay, okay, I just said this, and I didn't really do it. Why are you so anxious?" Yilduzi shook off Chukukir's hand and said, "However, since you believe so much that Master Gao is powerful
"Incomparable, let's just wait and see. When I get outside Yongxing Fort, I'll see what kind of ambush or support he has."
Chukukul finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he had agreed. Yilduzi had grown up with him. Let's not talk about anything else. At least he was worthy of "a promise of a thousand dollars". Since he said no, then
Definitely not anymore.
"Okay, if Aha wants to take a look, just be careful and take a look. I have to go back to guard the old camp and take care of Abu, so I will send him off not far away. Aha, be careful along the way."
"Okay, you should be more careful. I have taken away 20,000 elites this time. You have to be on guard against Boshu Ketu's accomplices and make sure nothing happens to the old camp."
"I know, Aha, take care."
Ilduzi said no more, nodded, and shouted loudly: "The whole army must speed up and arrive at Yongxing Fort before noon tomorrow!"
Yilduzi's march was indeed very fast. The next morning he arrived at the wilderness outside Yongxing Fort. After climbing over a gentle hill, Yongxing Fort was already in sight.
But what is more obvious than Yongxing Fort itself is the joint camp outside the fort and the neat troops divided into dozens of small square formations.
Yilduzi narrowed his eyes slightly. Being good at shooting, he could see clearly that these alliances were set up at least yesterday, and they were set up very well. Both the separation distance and the distribution of deer, firewood and horses were very precise.
Rigorous and reasonable, one can tell at a glance that the people living here are an elite army.
However, he also found that his information was wrong - in fact, he did not have much information at all. He only knew that Gao Pingshi had brought more than 30,000 reinforcements from the three sides of Shaanxi, but he did not know that Gao Pingshi was not present at this time.
He did not meet up with Li Rusong's troops who set out from Taiyuan. In fact, there are only 7,000 of his retainers and 7,000 soldiers from the capital camp outside Yongxing Fort, and 20,000 of Ma Gui's troops, a total of less than 30,000 people.
The word "Toda" came to Ilduzi's mind again.
"It's true that they are an elite army, but outside this wilderness, I'm afraid that less than 30,000 infantrymen can't stop me." Ilduzi muttered to himself, then turned around and ordered: "Let's go forward in a moment.
, wait five miles away from the Ming army's position... forget it, you stop ten miles away, I will bring two hundred people forward to see Master Gao - unless my flag falls, you must not move lightly, do you understand?
"
The Mongolian cavalry shook their arms and said with smiles: "I know, we won't scare the Ming army!"
Ilduqi smiled and cursed a few words, and came forward with 20,000 cavalry.
After a while, Gao pragmatically sat in the formation with his eyes closed, and a messenger came forward to whisper a few words to Ma Gui, who was standing beside him. Magui waved his hand to let him go, then walked to Gao pragmatically, clasped his fists and said: "The pivot platform,
The one who came was Ilduqi. He left his army ten miles away and came over with two hundred horses."
Gao Pingshi sighed, slowly opened his eyes and said, "I didn't expect that this Yilduzi looks down on me."
Ma Gui was a little embarrassed, but still said: "Mongolia are barbarians who only obey force but don't know the value of wisdom..."
"This is not the case." Gao Pragmatic shook his head and said: "Mongolia may not be barbarians, nor may they not know the value of resourcefulness. It's just that after all, Ilduzi has neither done anything under my hands nor suffered losses under my hands.
He was probably a little unconvinced. He left the army ten miles away. He was showing me that he had no ill intentions, but secretly he was actually mocking our army for not being able to fight. Only being so far away can make me feel at ease, haha.
.”
Ma Gui subconsciously clenched his fists, glanced at Yilduzi who was coming this way, and asked: "If the lord wants to teach this guy a lesson, even though Quanzi is young, he is still somewhat brave, can he?"
Let him challenge Ilduqi. Ilduqi is a Mongolian Taiji, and he got the title of 'Batur' during the last Sui Qejin expedition to the west. In this case, he can either accept the challenge personally or choose
One will accept the challenge..."
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "It's not necessary."
Ma Gui was stunned and said hesitantly: "Mongolians are submissive to strength and generally will not be ashamed of losing in a competition. Instead, they will respect the winner..."
"I know, I just don't want to waste time." Gao Pragmatic smiled slightly: "Young Master rarely has a reputation for bravery. I also know that. If you are relieved this time, I will also give him some opportunities to prove himself. You
No need to rush."
Ma Gui's face looked bright and he backed away slightly.
Not long after, it was reported from outside that Yilduzi had arrived and asked to see him. Gao pragmatically said calmly: "Let him come over."
The front army changed its formation and a wide road was vacated. Ilduzi waved his hand to the accompanying cavalry to stop. He also got off his horse and stepped into the center of the army proudly.
It wasn't until he arrived in front of the pragmatic commander's platform that Yilduzi put away his arrogance and looked at him from afar with Han etiquette: "Extra-subordinate minister Yilduzi's acting father Kutuktai (transliteration of Qiejin Mongolian transliteration) commanded
I wish you all the best to see the shu platform, and may the shu platform be blessed with good fortune and good health."
Gao pragmatically took a look at Yilduzi and found that this man was not particularly tall and tall. He did not have the big and thick look of most Mongolian nobles. He was somewhat similar to Han Naji, who was very "Minghua", and tended to be thin.
Qingjun. If he hadn't still had a typical Mongolian round face, it would be hard to tell that he was a Mongolian.
"Get up." Gao Pingshi ordered, but he didn't look at his seat.
No one knows what Ilduzi was thinking, but he didn't seem to be angry because Gao Pragmatic didn't look at his seat. After getting up, he stood there peacefully.
Gao pragmatically said: "I have met your father several times, and I have a very good impression of him. I have always thought that he is a rare wise man among the Mongolians. I am very sorry to hear that he is ill now, and I often think about him.
Pray and pray for him.”
Yilduzi said quickly: "Thank you so much, King Ming."
Because he is a firm believer in Buddhism, since Gao Pragmatic said "pray for blessings" at the moment, Yilduzi had no choice but to change his name to "King Ming". After all, his true reincarnation as "King Ming III" was recognized by Huo Buddha, so of course he denied it.
No.
However, Gao Pragmatic just reminded him that he had such an identity that Mongolians who believed in Gelug Buddhism could not resist, but he did not intend to always use this as an argument, so he changed the topic and said: "But although your father is
Great wise man, but as his son, you still have room to make progress."
Yilduzi was stunned for a moment, and then became a little angry. He suppressed his anger and asked, "I wonder what the Privy Council is referring to?"
Gao Pangshi said calmly: "Ten miles, neither far nor near. For the Mongolian cavalry, it can be said to be both a show of respect and a demonstration. Yildu Qitaiji, is this what you mean?"
Yilduzi was startled, and said uneasily: "I'm sorry for Yilduzi's stupidity, I don't know what the Privy Council means... The army stayed away just to avoid possible conflicts due to the language barrier between the two sides."
Gao pragmatic smiled and ignored his objection at all. Instead, he said calmly: "Maybe you think this is enough to demonstrate, but unfortunately, your move is meaningless."
Yilduzi's face slowly darkened, but he still insisted: "Ilduzi doesn't know what the sworn platform means."
"Really?" Gao Pingshi sighed, shook his head and said, "Then let's see why I said that." Then he waved his hand towards Ma Gui.
Yilduzi immediately looked towards Ma Gui, but Ma Gui did not look at him. He just took a strange firearm from the servant next to him and held it in his hand. Then he took a fire stick and lit it, and stretched out his hand towards the bottom of the strange firearm.
One of the fuses that came out lit a fire and was thrown into the air.
"Chirp-bang!"
The rocket-like flare flew into the sky with a huge sound, and exploded into a large red spark in the air.
One of the characteristic firearms of the Ming Dynasty is rockets, and they come in all kinds and with many names. After Gao Pragmatic participated in the military industry, especially after assisting in the military affairs of the Beijing Camp, he cut down the "Fantasy Rockets" of the Beijing Camp, that is, the Imperial Guard.
More than half of them were left, leaving only a few that he thought had potential for development, one of which was the flare.
Moreover, he also ordered the "beak", "faucet" and other decorative parts on the rocket to be removed from the few remaining ones, leaving only the actually useful parts. The one Magui just used was the new model produced by Jinghua:
Piercing the Cloud Arrow No.1.
At this moment, Gao Pragmatic suddenly smiled mysteriously and said to Yilduzi: "With an arrow that pierces the clouds, thousands of troops are coming to meet you."
Yilduzi glanced at him inexplicably, and suddenly there was a bad feeling in his heart. He quickly stretched his neck and looked around, thinking to himself: Is there really an ambush? But I have entered his camp alone. This time
What's the use of ambush?
But before he had time to think about it, his expression had already changed.
As far as the eye could see, in the distant wasteland, billowing dust suddenly appeared on the ground level.
There are a lot of cavalry!
Yilduzi squinted his eyes slightly, tried to maximize his vision, and stared carefully at the first large scroll that appeared in the yellow dust, then his eyes widened, and his voice changed in shock: "Tuotuo?"
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