After all, we have to face each other, and we must fight to the death.
As a famous general in the world who has at least hundreds of thousands of red scarves stained with blood, there is no need to doubt Chahan’s strength. From annihilating the red scarves of the South Lock and the North Lock, to fighting against the Northern Expeditionary Army of Han and Song Dynasties, Chahan Timur has been absent almost every day in these years.
The words war and killing are almost engraved in my bones.
For Chahan Timur, he could be beaten and failed, but he could never admit defeat... Zhu Yuanzhang used this almost deceptive method to suddenly launch an attack. If he could not resolutely fight back, he would have to admit defeat.
It goes without saying what it means for a military leader like him to admit defeat.
Is the battlefield situation really unfavorable to Chahan Timur?
In fact, not necessarily. First of all, although the city of Kaifeng was still in the hands of Han and Song Dynasty, by locking the city on all sides, the Yuan army had created a strong cage to trap Liu Futong. It was absolutely impossible to cooperate inside and outside.
Secondly, the biggest advantage of Chahan is that hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses are huddled together. Compared with the Ming army hitting people with two fists, the Yuan army can mobilize more calmly, and information communication is more convenient and faster.
This means that the Yuan army can form a local strength advantage and defeat them one by one in a manner similar to Tian Ji's horse racing.
Furthermore, it is ironic that ten years of brutal fighting has allowed many Mongolian soldiers to regain some of their ancestral status. An intuitive feeling is that the Mongolian cavalry is stronger in bowing, horse riding and shooting, and has lower logistics requirements.
With just some beef jerky and mare's milk, you can travel long distances.
The population in the north has dropped sharply and the cultivated land has been barren, which has made the pastures bigger. The supplies of the Yuan army are actually improving compared to Tuotuo's time!
If the pattern of the Southern and Northern Dynasties is really formed, then the dividing line between farming and nomadic life will no longer be the Great Wall, but the Yellow River!
The ancestral land of Longxing, the place where Yan and Huang fought, will be surrendered to others.
Therefore, for Ming Dynasty, this battle can only succeed, not fail!
Xu Da and Chang Yuchun have already adopted life-threatening postures.
After defeating the Yuan army on the bank, Chang Yuchun stepped onto the river bank. Without waiting for the follow-up troops to arrive, he just led less than two thousand people and launched a charge.
A commander with 100,000 soldiers and horses suddenly turned himself into a vanguard officer with thousands of soldiers.
Only Chang Yuchun could do such outrageous things.
But this move had a miraculous effect.
The Yuan army did not wait for a reaction, Chang Yuchun took the lead, chasing the defeated Yuan army and killing them wildly.
He waved his weapon vigorously, and with every shot fired, someone was bound to die. The men who followed Chang Yuchun were also infected with the commander's aura, and they rushed forward with all their strength.
The Yuan soldiers who lost their commanding officer quickly dispersed, and those who had no time to escape simply knelt on the ground, trembling.
When Chang Yuchun saw the surrendering Yuan army in front of him, he screamed with anger.
"Get out of the road! Get out of the way, or I'll kill you!"
The angry Chang Yuchun actually stabbed to death several Yuan soldiers who were blocking the way, and then rushed out. He moved forward with determination, and his goal was clear, that is Guide Mansion!
This Guide Mansion is not simple. In the Song Dynasty, it was also called Nanjing!
Yes, Nanjing was still Jiangning at that time.
As one of the four capitals of the Northern Song Dynasty, Guide's city has a large layout and is very solidly built. Even after a hundred years of wind and rain, its foundation still remains.
As long as Guide is successfully captured, we can march straight in and attack Kaifeng.
This is also Chang Yuchun's idea, to seize the initiative and succeed in the first battle.
When he rushed towards Guide Mansion with a momentum that shook the world, the city was in chaos and trembling.
Just a few days ago, Chahan Timur sent a secret message asking Hulinchi to prepare to withdraw to Hebei... And Chahan told Hulinchi that the news must not be leaked and could only be prepared quietly.
Avoid demoralizing the military and causing trouble.
As Chahan's confidant, Hu Linchi naturally obeyed Chahan's orders.
It's just that things were a little unexpected... Hu Linchi not only plundered a lot of wealth during this period, but also got a young concubine, who was deeply loved by him.
Hu Linchi simply handed over his gold and silver treasures to his father-in-law.
Since it is about to be evacuated, these things should be transported in advance to avoid confusion and losses.
Hu Linchi called his father-in-law and gave him careful instructions, telling him that he must act quietly and not let any news leak. They were the only family like this, and everyone else must obey orders honestly.
My father-in-law understood it...then, everyone in Guide Mansion knew.
Various large households and military generals transferred their properties one after another, and brought precious war horses and vehicles to transport the proceeds of plunder.
Roads were blocked and bridges even collapsed.
When Hu Linchi found out, there was already chicken feathers all over the ground... He was so angry that he wanted to kill someone, but when he raised the butcher knife, the concubine's cries could be heard in his ears.
This powerful general of the Yuan army, who once killed without calculation, finally became soft-hearted.
He just ordered, found a small shrimp, killed it casually, and hung the head on the city wall...kill it to serve as a warning to others and shock people's hearts.
Zhu Yuanzhang did a lot of this kind of thing, but the problem was that Lao Zhu not only wanted to clarify the canonical punishment, but also to find out the culprit.
Every time the butcher's knife falls, it is a statement of national and French military discipline. Over time, we have an iron-like team.
Hu Linchi's killing, which was almost child's play, had no other effect except to fool himself.
On the contrary, others saw through his hands and feet, and the people below became even more unscrupulous.
At this time, the spring gods descend from the sky.
After Hu Linchi got the news, he hesitated briefly, his face turned red and he became angry.
What a shameless Ming army, he actually deceived me!
As a veteran on the battlefield, Hu Linchi is no longer what he once was, but his battlefield instincts are still there. He knows that Guide Mansion cannot be lost, otherwise, trouble will happen in Henan, and even Chahan Timur will not let him go at that time.
Pass him.
"Sir, the Ming army has already attacked, less than twenty miles away!"
This distance is almost a matter of charging.
Hu Lin's scalp was numb and his whole body was trembling. It was a life-or-death situation. One mistake could lead to the loss of everything... "Send the order! Call Xu Wu over!"
Not long after, a burly black man swayed in.
This guy is Hu Linchi's trusted general, extremely powerful and invincible.
Chahan Timur asked Hulinchi several times, hoping to let this person work for him directly... As a result, Hulinchi told Chahan that Pingzhang wanted a low-ranking concubine, so he immediately sent him in a sedan chair with a smile.
Offer. But Xu Qianhu can’t do it!
This is a warrior who is more important than Hu Lin’s red wife!
"I will give you 3,000 cavalry. Immediately leave the city to fight the Ming army. You must block them and buy me time."
Xu Wu did not hesitate and agreed flatly.
After sending him out, Hu Linchi breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately ordered the city gates to be closed, and soldiers went to the city to be on guard. Then he mobilized rolling logs, stones, and various defensive equipment to prepare for the attack.
When General Hu Linchi gave the order and the city was still preparing in a hurry, the soldiers and horses led by Chang Yuchun had already charged over... The two sides collided almost instantly.
The Mongolian cavalry were covered with bows and arrows and fired arrows at the Ming army.
The rain of arrows that filled the sky actually had three-thirds of the power of the ancestors.
Contrary to expectations, the Ming army did not fight back with bows and arrows, but charged headlong into the Yuan army.
The arrow landed on the armor, making a metallic clang sound.
After continuous improvement, the Ming army's armor was strong enough to withstand ordinary arrows.
What's more, the hastily gathered Mongolian cavalry, their bows and arrows were not as threatening as they seemed. In this round of shooting, the Ming army suffered less than ten casualties, and when the Yuan army continued to shoot again.
Chang Yuchun led his men and rushed forward.
Mongolian cavalry mainly uses bows and arrows. Usually one person will be equipped with two or three bows, as well as scimitars, short axes, and a small number of spears... and at the end of the spear, they like to install a hook, which can drag the enemy off the horse or fish it.
Trophies.
Obviously, the gun was more of an auxiliary tool in the hands of the Mongolian cavalry.
But for the Ming army, the long lance was the most important weapon.
Chang Yuchun's bravery was not only on land, or on ships, but also on horseback and horseback, and he also steadily overpowered Hua Yun.
He led his men and horses to rush in front of the Yuan army, but what was surprising was that Chang Yuchun did not rush over directly, but turned to the side and swept past the Yuan army at an angle of about sixty degrees.
The long lance pierced the body of Yuan Jun fiercely. Due to the tilt angle, it was easier to withdraw the lance and continue the assassination.
Wherever the Ming army passed, a layer was cut off from the Yuan army, and hundreds of Mongolian cavalry were killed.
As soon as they fought, they suffered a big loss. Xu Wu was furious. He screamed strangely, raised his weapon, and wanted to fight Chang Yuchun... But at this moment, Chang Yuchun had already turned his horse's head.
After a successful blow, he did not hesitate at all and rushed towards the center of the Yuan army again.
The sharp edge was prominent and the sharp blade was swung. The Yuan army was injured and killed one after another. They fell off their horses. The others were so frightened that they fled to both sides...
Chang Yuchun easily cut through the Yuan army's cavalry, then turned back and attacked with even more ferocity.
At this moment, Hu Linchi also climbed to the top of the city and saw a scene that almost made him fall down. The Ming army general led the front cavalry like a sharp blade, while his elite cavalry was like a piece of plump pork.
Repeatedly cutting it into small pieces, and the smallest pieces will be eaten unconsciously.
The ferocious Xu Wu was as clumsy as a bear. Facing the attack of the Ming army, he had no choice but to be furious!
Hu Linchi saw his baby bump disappearing quickly and cursed in anger.
"Xu Wu! You stupid pig and stupid cow! Do you use all your skills on women?"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Kill me!"
Hu Linchi was so angry that he beat the war drum. After receiving the signal, Xu Wu was really frightened. He hurriedly ordered the cavalry to gather towards him, and then followed Chang Yuchun and hit him head on.
Xu Wu firmly believed that with his own bravery, he could kill any opponent.
But just as he charged forward, there was a slight cracking sound. He ran forward two more steps, and the fish scales on his body fell off lightly... Xu Wu was shocked!
In the past, before every battle, he would carefully clean his weapons and carefully maintain his bow. The armor on his body would also need to be inspected piece by piece to ensure that everything was perfect.
After all, any omission may cost his life... And during this period, like his master, he was indulging in the gentle village. Faced with the sudden battle, he hurriedly rushed to the armor without knowing what went wrong, and used The silk ribbon was actually damaged.
After a burst of fighting, at this moment... it broke!
Xu Wu's heart trembled. He lost the confidence to win for the first time. Before he could think about it, Chang Yuchun had already rushed in front of him. Xu Wu hurriedly raised his weapon.
The two generals, who were always known for their bravery, collided and were separated again in an instant.
Looking at Xu Wu again, his left chest was stabbed through, creating a huge hole. Blood spurted out, his eyes widened, and he fell off his horse.
Chang Yuchun turned around, fought back, chopped off Xu Wu's head with his saber, put it on the tip of his spear, and raised it high.
"The Ming Dynasty...must win!"
With a roar, the Ming army gained momentum, and there were shouts of killing everywhere on the battlefield!
The Yuan army was frightened and turned around one after another, trying to escape back to the city... At this moment, Wang Bi and Wu Liang led their troops to kill, with a total of 20,000 troops and horses, surrounding the remaining Mongolian cavalry. Kill them quickly.
Hu Linchi at the top of the city watched with helpless eyes as his favorite general and the cavalry whom he regarded as his lifeblood were killed without leaving any trace.
"This is my life! You red thieves are too cruel!"
Hu Linchi wailed, feeling as if his heart was dead.
But Chang Yuchun is still not happy... If these things hadn't delayed him, he would have already entered Guide, and half of the battle would have been won!