The grassland at dusk is particularly charming, and the carnival of the Borzigits and Wara people has begun. The aroma of kumis and barbecue fills the grassland, and the cheerful morin fiddle, accompanied by the singing and laughter of Mongolian men and women, spreads throughout the sky.
Such a lively movement naturally could not escape the Tatar scouts who were always watching in secret. The news quickly spread back to the Tatar military camp more than ten miles away.
"Taiji, this is really a God-given opportunity!" A rough subordinate in Abu Zian's tent shouted excitedly: "While they are drunk, let us take our troops to chop melons and vegetables!"
"Batulu, you are short-sighted. Those Borzigits are not short-sighted. They knew that we were close, but instead of being nervous and scared, they started a carnival instead?" Abu Ji'an's brother-in-law Daru said disdainfully: "
There is clearly a fraud here!"
"So what if there is fraud? The Borzigits and the Walas are just lost dogs!" Batulu also said disdainfully: "In front of our Tatar warriors, all their tricks are useless.
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"You are stupid but you still don't admit it," Daru spat: "In addition to the Borzigits and Wala people, Kundulun also has the Ming Dynasty's army!"
"It's just a thousand people, it's nothing." Batulu said nonchalantly: "If you don't dare to fight them, just leave it to us."
"I really have nothing to say to you idiot." Daru rolled his eyes and said: "If the Ming Dynasty's army was wiped out in Kundulun, would the Ming Dynasty emperor be indifferent to it?"
Thinking of Emperor Yongle, Batulu's face finally showed a look of awe. He was on the battlefield during the battle of Onan River. The Ming army's overwhelming firearms and tacit understanding of the military formation were not as good as that sturdy and domineering emperor.
It shocked him greatly. At that time, Zhu Di personally led his Qingqi to chase them north, chasing them for three hundred miles, leaving an indelible psychological shadow on Batulu. Even now, when he hears Zhu Di's name, he
He also subconsciously wanted to get on his horse and run away.
"You know you're afraid, right? You idiot." Daru said: "That will ruin the great situation that the grand master has worked so hard to create with great difficulty!"
"We know it, but it's not okay..." Batulu was finally convinced. Of course, the main reason is that the current situation of the Tatars is so good. Who would have thought that the Oara people who were arrogant more than a year ago would be suppressed a year later.
They were beaten to pieces and even the Great Khan Daliba and the Grand Master Mahamu were killed.
The Oara tribe that had been oppressing the Tatars disappeared, and there was only one overlord left on the grassland, and that was the Tatars. At this time, all fools knew that they should first unify the grassland and knead the scattered tribes together instead of provoking that one.
A terrifying enemy, who was then beaten back to his original form.
In fact, except for the hard-charging ones like Batulu, the Tatars all have a consensus, which is to try not to provoke the Ming Dynasty, please Emperor Yongle, and buy as much time as possible to annex those small tribes and develop their own strength.
It's just that no one would say this, as it would weaken the Tatars' momentum. Sitting in the front seat, Abu Zian, who had always been cunning and gloomy, would not say such a thing. He listened quietly to his subordinates.
, then said: "What Daru said is not entirely right. We prairie men should have the courage of Batulu, but now there is obviously abundant fat waiting for us to eat, so there is no need to bite the hard bones of the Ming Dynasty."
As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows and said: "When we unify the grassland and have strong soldiers and horses, we will naturally compete with the Ming Dynasty!"
As soon as he spoke, his men all nodded, and even Batulu, who had been ridiculed just now, raised his head proudly again.
"However, if we return empty-handed after traveling two thousand miles from Mobei to Hetao, not only will the boys be disappointed, but I will also be laughed at by several brothers!" Abu Zhi'an said coldly: "So tonight we will We still have to send troops!"
"Well, we just said we couldn't fight, and now we have to fight again. Taiji, should we fight or not?" Batulu was a little confused.
"Let's act according to the situation." Abu Zian stood up suddenly and said: "Hurry up and get the boys on their horses. Let's go for a walk in Kundulun!"
The Mongolian invasion was like a fire. From the time when Abu Zian issued an order to when the army roared out, it took only a while for a cup of tea and another meal for the army to approach the outskirts of Kundulun. It could even stand on a hill. I heard faint sounds of music and laughter.
Abu Zian reined in his horse and looked at the brightly lit Kundulun. He frowned and asked Daru beside him: "We forgot one thing."
"What did Taiji say?"
"What is the purpose of their carnival?" Abu Zian asked: "What is worthy of such a crazy celebration?"
"I heard that Baoyinqiqige gave birth to a daughter," Daru spat, "She was born to a Han! Damn it!"
"It's just a daughter, is it worth celebrating like this?" Abu only asked: "Even if the Borzigits are cheap, it seems that even the Walas are together, so they have no reason to make trouble."
"That's right." Daru tugged at his unkempt beard and said, "What great happy event have they encountered? Can they be so confident?"
"Being confident..." These four words reminded Abu Ji'an, making his expression more hesitant: "What do they have to rely on?"
"The Thousand Ming Army?" Daru said.
"Far from enough." Abu just shook his head and said.
"That means more Ming troops are about to arrive?" Daru said: "But the children are staring closely in the direction of Datong, and there is no sign of the mobilization of the army."
"That's why it's strange." Daru held the riding crop tightly and said, "What kind of medicine are they selling in this gourd?"
"What kind of medicine does it matter? Just pour it out and see if it will cure you?" Batulu rode over and said, "Taiji, we are willing to be a pioneer and go to Taiji to find out what's going on."
"That's fine, be sure to pay attention to safety." Abu just nodded and said, "Turn back immediately if you find something is wrong."
"Here!" Batulu immediately accepted the order excitedly and left.
"This idiot." Daru spat.
"Don't just make sarcastic remarks, bring someone to help." Abu Zian frowned. Although Batulu is stupid, stupid people are more obedient than smart people.
"Here." Daru also took the order and led his troops, following Batulu.
Abu Zian stood at least on the hill, staring nervously at his subordinates as they disappeared into the darkness...
The temperature difference between day and night in the grassland is very large, and it is very cold at night. After waiting on the hillock for half an hour, Abu Zian'an felt that his nose was about to run down. He tightened his leather robe, but his mood became more and more nervous.
Just as he was hesitating whether to lead his troops to respond in person, he suddenly heard the panicked sound of horse hooves in the distance...
The Mongolians have been grazing on the grassland all year round, and they all have good ears and can judge a lot of information from a little sound. Abu just listened attentively and heard the sound of thousands of horses running wildly. This is not good news! His My heart immediately sank to the bottom.
"Taiji, it's bad!" Almost at the same time, a panicked scout came galloping over. After recognizing Abu Zian's flag, he immediately rolled off his horse and knelt down on one knee to report: "Master Batulu went to steal the camp.
As a result, we were ambushed and almost...the entire army was wiped out!"
"Ah..." Although Abu Ji'an was mentally prepared, he almost fell off his horse and said, "What about Daru?"
"Master Daru did not attack rashly. He responded to the retreat of Batulu's tribe and turned back." The scout reported: "Unexpectedly, he was pursued by the enemy's cavalry again and had already retreated to a nearby location!" the scout said.
You're welcome, but just by hearing this, Abu An can imagine how embarrassed Daru was being chased!
"What are you doing standing around, hurry up and respond!" Abu Zhi'an ordered angrily.
'Woo... Wu...' The sound of the horn resounded for miles around. Hearing the three long and two short horn sounds, the Tatar cavalry hurriedly mounted their horses and formed a line to prepare to meet the enemy. That is to say, Daru's people had just finished lining up.
As soon as they got close, the team immediately opened an opening to let them hide behind the formation, and then prepared their formation again to prepare to meet the enemy.
Then they waited and waited... When the white fish belly gradually appeared in the east, they didn't even wait for the opponent to come to kill them. The scouts heard that after the Borzigits eliminated the Batulu tribe, they only gave a symbolic pursuit...
Went back to continue the party.
Abu Zian'an was so depressed that he almost vomited blood. He swung his riding crop and slapped Daru without thinking: "You are less courageous than a sheep. They were just bluffing, but you were so scared that you lost your soul!"
"It was pitch dark at night and I couldn't see clearly. I only saw enemies everywhere holding torches to kill." Daru hid his head and said, "In order to avoid making the same mistake as Batulu, I have to be careful."
"Humph, withdraw the troops." Abu only lost his temper, calmed down, twitched his butt hard and said: "Go back to camp and sleep!".
It was the fourth watch, and the lights in the Kundulun camp were still brightly lit. Du Hai and other generals were very excited. They praised Mo Wen, the hero tonight...Wang Xian handed over the command to Mo Wen.
I went to accompany my wife and children, so tonight's anti-theft camp was all planned and directed by Mo Wen. In just one battle, all the Mongolian generals obeyed this feminine Han general who was as knowledgeable as a god and commanded with determination.
"Hahaha, Mr. Mo really has you. You can trap horses in pits and use ropes to trip horses. It really opened my eyes!"
"Yes, yes, Lord Mo, you see how scared they were in the end. They just wish they didn't dismount and run away with the horse!"
"But Mr. Mo, how did you expect that they would definitely come to steal the camp and would only send a small force?" In addition to the silly and happy ones, there are also those who want to ask what's going on.
"There's nothing surprising about this." For Mo Wen, this was just a small test, nothing to be excited about. He said lightly: "Because the Tatars despise us extremely, and they have been standing still, which means they have no chance of a decisive battle.
Thoughts. If they really want to eliminate us, even if there is no carnival tonight, they will still attack with all their strength. In the same way, even if we hold a carnival tonight, they will not attack with all their strength..."