Because of the experience of the false alarm just now, Zhao Junchen was a little surprised when he saw the accident happen this time, but he was not too panicked. He just turned to Zhang Shengde and asked: "Why did another group of cavalry appear?"
?It seems that he came specifically to welcome us. Does Governor Zhang know his origin? Is it possible that in addition to Governor Zhang, there are other officials from Shaanxi and Gansu to welcome this imperial envoy?"
Zhang Shengde shook his head blankly and said: "Nowadays, there are many affairs in Shaanxi and Gansu, and most officials are unable to escape. Except for the lower officials, there are no officials to greet the imperial envoy... Could it be the troops from the nearby military town guard station?
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At this time, two scouts had approached the group, and their loud shouts fell into everyone's ears!
"It's the Mongols! It's the Mongols! There are thousands of them! It's the Mongolian cavalry!"
Hearing the urgent shouts of the two scouts, a commotion suddenly broke out in the team.
There was actually a real Mongolian cavalry attack!
Thinking of the ferocity of the Mongols, many people felt panicked.
Zhao Junchen's performance was better than last time, but he was still a little panicked. He asked Zhang Shengde again: "Governor Zhang, what is going on? Didn't you say that all the border guards are heavily guarded? Why is there such a situation?
Mongols suddenly appeared?"
Zhang Shengde performed slightly better than Zhao Junchen. Although his expression was equally panicked, he was more surprised and said: "This, how is this possible! If the Mongols want to come to Hengshan County, they must first pass through Dingbian County
Or Jingbian County, but both places are full of fortresses and smoke, and several guard posts are also strong in troops. If the Mongols passed through Dingbian County or Jingbian County, even if they were not repelled by the border troops, they should at least be
The news should be reported in time! How is this...possible? Why did the Mongols suddenly appear here?"
Seeing that Zhang Shengde didn't have an accurate answer, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but frown and his brain raced, thinking about his next move.
At the same time, Jin Yiwei Qianhu Hong Gaogong once again approached Zhao Junchen, and once again gave Zhao Junchen urgent suggestions: "Your Majesty, there are thousands of Mongolians, and we only have 600 people. We are invincible. Your
Safety is important, so it is better to avoid the edge temporarily! Just in case, we can let the cavalry from Shaanxi, Gansu and Shanxi cover the rear!"
As he spoke, Hong Gaogong winked at Xu Qingyan who was behind Zhao Junchen, hinting that Xu Qingyan would work with him to persuade Zhao Junchen.
Hong Gaogong's bad nature has never been punished by Zhao Junchen, but he and Xu Qingyan have the same chemistry, and they have become like brothers during this time.
At this time, Xu Qingyan was also in a panic. After seeing Hong Gaogong's hint, he quickly said to Zhao Junchen: "Yes, young master, your safety is the most important. The Mongols are still far away now, and we are all cavalry. We must
If you run away, you can definitely escape..."
However, before Xu Qingyan could finish his words, Zhao Junchen glared hard and interrupted in a vicious voice: "You are just my long-term follower, you have no right to speak here! Shut up!"
Zhao Junchen wouldn't be surprised at how casual and unrestrained Xu Qingyan was in front of Zhao Junchen on weekdays, but if Zhao Junchen allowed Xu Qingyan to influence his judgment at this time, it would definitely make everyone despise him.
After seeing Zhao Junchen's reaction, Xu Qingyan had a look of disbelief on his face. Zhao Junchen had never treated him like this before, and he suddenly felt sad. He actually forgot about the threat of the Mongols and just silently stepped aside.
At this time, the Mongolian cavalry should have seen Zhao Junchen's team from a distance, but they did not slow down at all. Instead, they accelerated towards Zhao Junchen's team. It seemed that they had known that Zhao Junchen's team would appear here!
It seemed that the Mongols were getting closer and closer, and soon they were several miles away. They would attack in half a stick of incense. Zhao Junchen didn't care about Xu Qingyan's feelings. He just took a deep breath and reluctantly suppressed his heart.
Feeling of panic, he then asked the two most reliable people around him: "Now we are not exploring the reasons why these Mongolian cavalry suddenly appeared here, but we are considering countermeasures! Fight or avoid? How to fight? Avoid.
How to avoid it? Governor Zhang, Mao Baihu, what are your suggestions?"
Zhang Shengde has served in Liaodong and Shaanxi and Gansu in recent years. He has experienced wars almost every year, so he naturally understands military strategy. Mao Jiadong's series of performances have won Zhao Junchen's trust, thinking that this person is a good commander of troops.
Therefore, compared to his own decision in panic, Zhao Junchen believed in the judgment of the two of them more. The two of them fought when they said they wanted to fight, and the two of them ran away when they said they wanted to!
Mao Jiadong also knew that time was running out, and immediately asked Zhang Shengde: "Governor Zhang, where is the village fort where you are stationed? How is the defense?"
Zhang Shengde also said quickly: "No, that village fort is located more than twenty miles to the southwest, and the Mongols attacked from the northwest. If we return to that village fort, we will collide with the Mongols!"
Mao Jiadong asked again: "Are there other village forts in other directions? Is Governor Zhang familiar with them?"
Zhang Shengde nodded and said: "There are still two village forts, one is located more than thirty miles away from the northwest, and the other is located more than fifty miles away from the northeast. Although I am not familiar with these two village forts, the Mongols are not good at attacking cities. We
Just entering it is enough to resist them."
After hearing what Zhang Shengde said, Mao Jiadong said decisively to Zhao Junchen: "Master Imperial Envoy, we have been running day and night for two or three days, and our horse power has been exhausted. Although we don't know the horse power of the Mongols, their riding skills
Even better, they are all lightly armed and there are no fortresses nearby to rely on. Even if we escape, we may not be able to escape them."
Zhao Junchen asked: "Then accept the challenge? Is there any chance of winning?"
Mao Jiadong said: "I don't know the details of the other party, so I still have to avoid it temporarily. Firstly, it is to test the power of the Mongols, and secondly, it can buy time to ask for help from the nearby guard post. After all, this is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the Mongolians do not dare to stay for a long time! We have half a day today.
An hour ago, we passed by an earthen mountain. I observed it carefully. The terrain there is relatively steep and not conducive to horseback riding. There are many stones on the top of the mountain that can be used as stones. As long as we arrive there in advance, we can hold on for a long time. In addition, we can
Send people to the nearby guard posts for reinforcements. As soon as the reinforcements arrive, we can repel the Mongols!"
Zhang Shengde was shocked and asked: "Why don't you go to a nearby village and fort to take shelter temporarily?"
Mao Jiadong replied: "Nowadays, village forts everywhere are very vigilant and do not easily let outsiders in. Since Governor Zhang is not familiar with those two village forts, we may be blocked by these two village forts. Compared with
I don’t know the details of the village fort, but I think it’s easier to defend against Mongolian attacks on Tushan Mountain!”
On the other side, after Zhao Junchen heard the words "I don't know the details", he suddenly thought of something, but his expression changed. He immediately supported Mao Jiadong's proposal and decided: "According to what Mao Baihu said, we will go right away.
Put up defense on that earthen mountain! In addition, immediately send people to the nearby guard station to ask for help! It is said to be an order from the imperial envoy. If their rescue is late, everyone will have to move their heads!"
After saying that, Zhao Junchen turned the horse's head and ran towards the road he came from.
Just by talking, the Mongolian cavalry has closed a lot of distance. If they don't run away, the Mongolians will hit them immediately!
As Zhao Junchen's horse galloped, the entire team hurriedly followed suit, all galloping and escaping towards the way they came from as quickly as possible.
Mao Jiadong, on the other hand, kept shouting and directing the team to maintain formation to prevent the team from running away in panic.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's decision, Zhang Shengde quickly rode his horse to follow Zhao Junchen. As everyone was galloping, the sound of horse hooves resounded in everyone's ears, and Zhang Shengde had to shout loudly.
He shouted and suggested to Zhao Junchen: "Sir Zhao, the guards of Xiaguan are more familiar with the situation nearby. Let the people of Xiaguan go to the nearby guard station to ask for help."
Zhao Junchen turned his head and glanced at Zhang Shengde, his eyes slightly cold, and he also shouted loudly: "Just in case, we are divided into two groups to ask for help! You send your people! I will also send one group.
Let’s go together!”
After hearing Zhao Junchen's reply, Zhang Decheng was stunned for a moment, and then finally guessed Zhao Junchen's true thoughts!
A group of Mongolian cavalry silently crossed Dingbian and Jingbian counties, came to Hengshan County, and suddenly attacked Zhao Junchen's team. This situation was too weird, as if this Mongolian cavalry was specifically for
It seems that the team attacking Zhao Junchen just appeared!
If so, there must be some officials in the northwest who secretly colluded with the Mongols! Not only did they leak Zhao Junchen's whereabouts through Zhang Shengde's inference, but they also covered the entry of the Mongolian cavalry to intercept and kill Zhao Junchen!
This kind of thing is not impossible. After all, Zhao Junchen has caught the evidence of the northwest governors, so he will inevitably be resented!
At the same time, since one Mongolian cavalry appeared here, there may not be a second or third Mongolian cavalry appearing! If Zhao Junchen led the team towards the village fort where he didn’t know the details, and he didn’t know the details of the way forward, maybe
You will be ambushed by another Mongolian group!
Compared with this, the route Zhao Junchen just passed did not have any Mongolian ambush, so it was naturally much safer!
It is precisely because of such suspicion that Zhao Junchen adopted Mao Jiadong's suggestion, and was not worried about Zhang Shengde arranging his own men to go to the nearby guard station to ask for help! If there are officials in the northwest who want to use the Mongols to murder Zhao Junchen, Zhang Sheng will
Germany is also suspected!
After understanding Zhao Junchen's thoughts, Zhang Shengde didn't say much, but immediately arranged for his guards to leave the team and rush to the nearby guard station to ask for help!
At the same time, Mao Jiadong also arranged for more than ten Shanxi cavalry to leave the team and ride towards the nearby guard post.
In this way, the Mongolian cavalry and Zhao Junchen's team were separated by several miles, one chasing and the other escaping. Because the Mongols' riding skills were better, the distance between the two sides became closer and closer!
Finally, before the Mongols caught up, Zhao Junchen's team finally arrived at the foot of the mountain in Mao Jiadong's memory.