"Brother, according to reports from informants in Tehran, the Easterners have run out of ammunition."
Karashakh's face was full of excitement. He knew that the Orientals had powerful firearms, but without ammunition, the thing was just a fire stick.
"Is the news accurate?"
Gahan Shah behaved relatively calmly. Since the negotiation broke down, he has been acting secretly, seeking opportunities for a decisive battle with the Ming army.
"Sure!"
Kara nodded and said: "At least three informants have sent information, and their respective statements can corroborate each other."
"It's not enough. We must ensure that nothing goes wrong. The firepower of the Ming army is too terrifying. Once we make a mistake, we will have no chance."
"Brother, don't worry. I have sent spies to verify the authenticity of the information. Also, the Timur Khanate has replied, saying that it is willing to put aside its hatred and send troops together to drive the Easterners out of this place!"
Gahan sneered: "Will they be so kind?"
"I find it believable that the Timur Khanate would not want to see the power of the Ming Dynasty spread to its doorstep."
"I mean, their purpose of sending troops is not just to drive away the Easterners. I'm afraid they are preparing to take over the city of Tehran in one fell swoop. By then, we will be passive!"
"Oh, I didn't think so much..."
Kara immediately realized the problem. Over the years, the Timur Khanate, the Ottoman Empire, the Black Sheep Dynasty, and the Aries Dynasty have all been fighting for the city of Tehran. In the end, no one actually controlled the city. Now the Ottoman Empire has been destroyed, and the largest
The most powerful force is undoubtedly the Timur Khanate. Under the current situation, it is the best time to capture Tehran.
By then, the strength of the Black Sheep Dynasty and the White Sheep Dynasty will be further compressed, and they may be cannibalized and annexed by the Timur Khanate...
Gahan asked: "Did Timur Khan say how many troops it mobilized?"
"I told you, fifty thousand cavalry!"
"Fifty thousand cavalry..."
Gahan frowned. There were only three thousand Ming troops stationed in Tehran, so why did they send out fifty thousand cavalry?
In fact, the reason is very simple, because the total number of people in the Black Sheep tribe who can fight is only 50,000. The Timur Khanate knows its own details, and it seems that it is ready to occupy Tehran.
"Brother, what should we do?"
"Tehran's position is very important and cannot be given away easily."
"But... we only have 50,000 people, and most of them are infantry. Even if we take them all out, we may not be able to defeat the Mongols..."
"Then go to recruit soldiers and pass on my order. Every household must have a man over the age of sixteen but under the age of fifty. If not, then pay fifty silver coins as military pay."
"Brother, fifty silver coins...isn't it a bit much? I don't think most people can afford it."
"Nonsense, just to prevent them from taking it out. Otherwise, they will choose to pay and don't give up. What are we going to fight with?"
"Yes, yes, brother is right!"
Kara nodded in agreement and said, "Then I'll go get ready!"
"Kara, you have to remember that the Shah family will rise from us!"
"Brother, please rest assured. Even if we die on the battlefield, we will still capture Tehran!"
The city of Tabriz is eight hundred miles away from Tehran. Most of it is plain or sandy land, with a few hills. There are no natural barriers to block it, which is very convenient for marching.
Under the night, a small team of two hundred people was on the road.
However, they did not take the main road, but took the small road, stayed in the day and night, and marched at night.
Bei Lin personally led this team, with hundreds of students from the Academy of Sciences including Tong Xuan, Mei Chun, and Xu Pu, and hundreds of soldiers from the Three Thousand Battalion as escorts.
The team guide is Malanchi. This young man has always performed very well and provided many valuable clues in the search for the traitor.
While the traitor in the city was delivering the news, Beilin had already organized people and quietly left the city.
After a journey of eight hundred miles and five nights, we finally arrived.
In order to avoid attracting the attention of the enemy, Beilin chose to settle in a mountain col thirty miles outside the city.
This place is full of plains, and no one would live in the mountains.
At night, Mei Chun led people to fly the Kongming lanterns, test wind strength and direction, record data, and prepare for the upcoming siege.
Malanchi sneaked into Tabriz City during the day and sneaked out again at night.
At this time, the city of Tabriz was recruiting troops, and there were people everywhere, and no one noticed him at all.
"Inquiry is clear, the Black Sheep Tribe is preparing to mobilize its entire force to launch a general attack on Tehran!"
Beilin nodded and asked, "How many are there?"
Malanchi said: "There were originally 50,000 people, but I heard that the Timur Khanate would also take the opportunity to send troops, and they would dispatch 50,000 cavalry at once. The Shah brothers were worried that Tehran would be captured by the Timur Khanate, so they went on a rampage.
To recruit soldiers, every household is required to have a male. If there is not one, fifty silver coins need to be used as military expenses."
Beilin couldn't help but curse: "These heartless dogs, fifty silver coins, aren't they driving people to death?"
"I've heard all about it in the city. Many families don't have boys and can't afford the money, so they are forced to sell their sons and daughters. There's literally no way to survive."
"Malanqi, let me ask you, what would you do if you met such a leader?"
"I?"
Malanqi smiled and said: "Maybe I will be recruited into the army, and then go to the battlefield and be cannon fodder... That's about it!"
"Have you never thought of resisting?"
"Sir, you are joking, what can I do to resist?"
Beilin sighed helplessly and said: "The same is true for the people of the Black Sheep Tribe. Even if they want to resist, they are unable to resist. Therefore, meeting a sensible monarch is really a blessing gained from previous lives!
"
Malanchi asked: "Sir, are you talking about His Majesty the Emperor?"
"Yes, that's the emperor!"
Beilin changed the subject and said, "Let's get down to business. How is their recruitment situation?"
"I heard that an additional 50,000 people have been recruited. Counting the original army, the total is 100,000. I also heard that the Shah brothers are planning to send 80,000 people to attack Tehran, leaving 20,000 people to defend the city of Tabriz.
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"Where did you get all this information?"
"The news has spread throughout the city. It seems that the Shah brothers have no intention of hiding it. Instead, they want to tell others that they have 80,000 troops. Are they demonstrating against the Timur Khanate?"
"It's possible!"
Belin thought for a while and said: "Tabriz City is closer to Tehran and has a geographical advantage. If the Timur Khanate wants to occupy Tehran, it will need to dispatch more troops. This is a huge consumption.
Let’s see if the Mongols are willing to pay this price.”
"Sir, what should we do next?"
"Starting from tomorrow, you will go to the city to hang out. Just wait for the opponent's army to move and report to me immediately!"