The fire in Dalat City did not stop until noon of the next day. The Ming Dynasty's Northern Expeditionary Army, horse and infantry, entered Dalat City on the morning of the next day and began the cleaning and repair work of the city. The gravel on the streets was quickly cleared, exposing the streets
When we came to the alley, all the corpses of the Tatar soldiers and horses were cleared out, pits dug and buried.
Dalate City is a fortified city. As a fortress on the south bank of the Yellow River, Zhang Yanling does not want it to be abandoned. Such a city with a concise terrain obviously needs to be utilized and built as a strategic location. Fortunately, although the city
The inner buildings and streets were severely damaged, but the outer walls of the city were intact. If it was properly repaired over time, it would definitely be a city that would play a big role.
The fire at the pass on the north side burned so fiercely that it caused several cliffs to collapse after burning for half a day and a night. This collapse triggered a chain reaction, destroying all the facilities on the cliffs on the banks of the Beicheng River. Some artificially dug passages
The cave fortifications, arrow towers and other defense facilities built on the cliff were also destroyed. Several trenches for hiding soldiers were also filled in.
But these are no longer important. What is important is that after Dalat City was occupied by the Ming army, the first strategic goal of the Northern Expedition has been basically achieved.
Later that day, Zhu Lin and Huo Shijing, who occupied the Bayanchuoer Walled City, sent their fast horses to gallop three hundred miles to report the battle situation at the western ferry and the news that tens of thousands of Tatar troops had retreated to the north bank of the Yellow River. This also confirmed that
The information that Gunpilik defeated Mozhi is correct.
In fact, after Zhang Yanling explained Batu Monk's bypass attack plan after Gunbili defeated Mori, he sent 10,000 cavalry from the Beijing camp to reinforce. As a result, the reinforcements only arrived halfway, and everything was over.
After getting the news, everyone was very happy. The crisis in Bayanchuoer on the west side was lifted, which meant that the entire Hetao area except for some tribal people and herdsmen on the grasslands and a very small number of Tatar soldiers and horses that may exist
, basically occupied by the Ming Dynasty.
On the day Gunbilik defeated Mori, he accepted Zhang Yanling's exchange condition, which was Zhang Yanling's promise to help Gunbilik Mori establish a foothold on the north bank of the Yellow River. Gunbilik Mori was interested in the Heishui City area in Moxi. Zhang Yanling agreed to help Gunbilik Mori establish himself on the north bank of the Yellow River.
He took Blackwater City and asked him to lead his Ordos tribe people to migrate there.
As a condition, Gunbilik Mori will reveal all the information, withdraw from the Hetao area, and take away his people on a voluntary basis. General Gunbilik Mori will submit a letter of allegiance to the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty will give Gunbilik Mori a formal
The conferment recognized his status as the Great Khan of the Moxi Grassland.
Many people did not understand why Zhang Yanling was so tolerant to Gunpilik and Mori. Even the British public felt that there was no need to be so polite to Gunpilik and Mori. Zhang Lun privately suggested to Zhang Yanling that after asking for the information,
Just kill this guy. It is said that this guy is two-faced and not a kind person. There is no need to feed the tiger and cause trouble.
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Zhang Yanling asked Zhang Lun: "Does the British recognize that the Ming Dynasty now has the strength to completely conquer the vast northern land?"
Zhang Lun's answer was: "No!"
Because Zhang Lun knew very well that the desert wasteland occupied by the Tatars and the land thousands of miles away was beyond the power of the Ming Dynasty to control. Even if the Ming Dynasty could defeat the Tatar army, it would be unrealistic to completely control this place.
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To achieve complete control of this vast desert land with a radius of thousands of miles, it would take many soldiers and forts to do so. Zhang Lun was certainly not a fool, and he knew how difficult it was.
"Since it can't be done, how can the Ming Dynasty ensure long-term peace and stability in border towns?" This was Zhang Yanling's second question.
Zhang Lun's answer was: "Didn't you say that the purpose of this northern expedition is to eliminate the effective forces of the Tatars, destroy their main forces, major cities and tribes, so that they dare not go south to the Yinshan and Daqing Mountains to herd horses?
.Can’t this achieve long-term peace and stability?”
Zhang Yanling shook his head and said: "Of course not. If the main force of the Tatars can be annihilated in a short period of time, they will be forced to move north and not dare to fight us. But after a period of time, when their strength recovers, they will come back again. Unless I, the Ming Dynasty, will never
Maintain military pressure on them and always carry out military sweeps.
Otherwise, the foreign races in the desert will definitely continue to put pressure on the Central Plains. They have nothing, and looting is their way of survival. No one wants to live in a barren and cold land forever, so they will naturally go south if they have the opportunity. Therefore
, If we win the Northern Expedition, we can achieve temporary peace, but it will be difficult to achieve long-term peace and stability."
Zhang Lun said: "Then what does this have to do with Gun Bili's victory over Mo Ri? Could it be that you want to use barbarians to control barbarians?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "The British are smart, don't you understand? A unified north is not in the interests of our Ming Dynasty. Let them split into tribes, and they will fight with each other endlessly, competing for territory and
resources.this
Of course it is the best result for us. Although Gunpilik Mori has bad character, cunning and betrayal, this person is the best candidate to contain Batu Munch. Once this person betrayed Batu Munch,
They have turned against each other and are irreconcilable.
Secondly, this person is originally from the Oara tribe. The Oara tribe used to sit in the Blackwater City area of Moxi and has a deep foundation. He can reorganize the Oara tribe and have the strength and ability to compete with Batu Meng. There is room for others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch.
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Tu Mengke and Gunbili will naturally have to fight to the death to defeat Mori. As long as they keep fighting, the border town of our Ming Dynasty will be safe. Neither of them has the strength to attack our Ming Dynasty. Let's just keep a vicious dog.
Just let him watch the door for us."
Zhang Lun laughed loudly and nodded repeatedly to express his approval. This method is actually not difficult to understand. What is difficult is to have such a vision and strategy. Zhang Yanling is obviously much smarter than himself. Zhang Lun has to admire this.
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On the morning of the second day after entering Dalat City, Zhang Yanling held a celebration banquet in the cleared city square. At the banquet, Zhang Yanling announced two things.
The first thing is that the Northern Expeditionary Army won a complete victory in the Battle of Hetao. The entire Hetao area has been completely recovered. The British Duke and himself will send people to deliver the good news to the capital and report it to the emperor and the court. Soon after, the Northern Expedition will
The great achievements of the army in recapturing Hetao will be spread throughout the Ming Dynasty. The soldiers will be famous all over the world, and they will be rewarded based on their merits.
When the soldiers heard this, they cheered loudly and were very excited.
It was certainly a joy to win the battle, and it was undoubtedly a great achievement to recapture the Hetao. But more importantly, the dark clouds in my heart dissipated, and the fear in the heart of the northern Tatars was lifted. Less than two months after the Northern Expeditionary Army sent troops, they won consecutive battles.
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It was extremely ferocious, and the battle was almost a crushing victory. Those arrogant Tatar soldiers and horses in the past were vulnerable to the Northern Expeditionary Army. Under this situation, the previous fear of the Tatars was naturally swept away, and the entire army
Be proud from the bottom of your heart.
Everyone knew in their hearts that the reason for this was the Lord Protector's method. Following the Lord Protector in the war, the strategies and preparations were all about crushing the opponent, which was easy and enjoyable. The whole army respected Zhang Yanling.
It came from the heart. While cheering for victory, the soldiers also spontaneously shouted "British Lord is wise" and "Guardian is brave".
The second thing Zhang Yanling announced was that the soldiers and horses would rest in Dalat City for a month, waiting for the supply of materials and ammunition. At the same time, preparations were made to cross the river and go north. The Northern Expedition will continue, crossing the Yellow River, and reaching Yinshan and
At the southern foot of Daqing Mountain, attack the Tatar stronghold, annihilate their troops, and drive them to Mobei. This is the ultimate goal of the Northern Expedition.
Zhang Yanling told all the soldiers to keep up their efforts and not to take it lightly. The ultimate goal of the Northern Expedition is to ensure the safety of the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty. This goal still requires efforts. Therefore, there are still many opportunities for meritorious service. I hope that all the soldiers will fight in the future.
Cherish these opportunities to make military exploits, because such opportunities may not exist after the Northern Expedition.
After the celebration banquet, Zhang Yanling, who was a little drunk, went back to his tent to rest. After sleeping and waking up, he suddenly heard the noise of footsteps outside. Just as he sat up, Zhang Lun's voice sounded outside.
"Brother Trillium, are you awake? Can't you hold on even after drinking so much?"
Zhang Yanling said hurriedly: "I'm awake now. It's not because of the alcohol. It's because I felt sleepy during this period, so I took a nap."
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Zhang Lun lifted up the tent and came in, smiling and saying: "Get up quickly, I will take you to see a place. The brothers below discovered a historical site. Let's go and see it together."
Zhang Yanling stood up, put on her shoes and hat, and asked with a smile: "What historical sites are there in this kind of place?"
Zhang Lun smiled and said: "The old site of Dalat City is called Zhaojun City. Have you forgotten?"
Zhang Yanling said in surprise: "Is it the historical site about Wang Zhaojun? The Green Tomb? No, it's not here."
Zhang Lun smiled and said: "Of course not. Just come with me. I don't know what kind of monument it is. My subordinates reported it, so let's go and take a look."
Zhang Yanling followed Zhang Lun out of the tent, and headed northwest of the city surrounded by people. Soon after, they arrived at the foot of a cliff. This is the cliff on the south bank of the Yellow River, and it is also the northernmost barrier of Dalat City.
A road with stone steps winds upwards between the cliffs, leading directly to the top of the cliff. The cliff is not too high, just more than ten feet. But following the rugged stone steps, it seems like you have walked for a long time. Because this cliff is in
In the northwest corner of the city, the previous shelling did not cause much damage. It was just a mountain fire. All the grass and dead trees on the cliffs between the cliffs were burned down, and there were traces of fire everywhere.
The top of the cliff that everyone climbed to was rugged and rocky, but it was very open and extended all the way to the north. Everyone walked among the big rocks until they reached a two-foot-high boulder at the end of the northernmost cliff.
You can already see the twists and turns of the Yellow River on the north side, and you can also hear the sound of the Yellow River water below.
The soldier leading the way bowed and said: "The British Lord, the Protector of the Country, is right here. There are words carved on the cliff. If the fire hadn't burned the grass, the brothers wouldn't have seen it."
Zhang Yanling and Zhang Lun looked in the direction he pointed, and saw three big characters faintly engraved on the side of the huge stone in front of them. Although they were mottled and obscure, with traces of being burned by fire, these three big characters were as clear as a bucket.
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Those were the three big characters "Luoyan Cliff". There were also several lines of small characters engraved next to them, which seemed to be poems and inscriptions. It was difficult to decipher for a while.
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