Before Ling Chen went on the expedition, he definitely did not take the Safi Dynasty seriously.
He believes that the Safi Dynasty is really nothing compared to the Ottomans. Especially in recent years, the internal struggles of the Safi Dynasty have never stopped. This history is a bit interesting. The Safi Dynasty has always been the outside world.
The name of the Persian Empire. In fact, during these years of fighting, the Safavid Dynasty has changed many monarchs.
The Safi Dynasty was destroyed by the Handaki Dynasty. After that, the country fell into a long-term melee. The Afshar Dynasty, the Durrani Dynasty, the Zand Dynasty, the Qajar Dynasty...
Notice.
These dynasties did not appear sequentially, but at some points in time, they all appeared at the same time.
This means.
The Persian Empire today is just like the Warring States Period.
Because of different sects, many dynasties emerged at the same time.
Its internal contradiction is mainly a problem.
religion.
The endless struggle between Sunnis and Shias has become the main theme of dynastic changes.
Till death.
Naturally there is no possibility of reconciliation.
As long as one sect comes to power, the other sect will be mercilessly expelled and massacred.
but.
What Ling Chen didn't expect was...
The war he launched with East India united these dynasties and forces.
The Mashhad he is currently besieging is guarded by a famous monarch in history, Nader Shah of the Afshar Dynasty!
The Afshar Dynasty is known as the "Red Head Dynasty"! This is because Nader Shah was born in poverty and was sold as a slave since he was a child. Later, he successfully escaped and joined the armed tribe "Red Head", and then gradually became a warlord of the separatist side.
This Nadersha is not a simple person.
He once recovered the land plundered by the Ottoman Empire and the territory occupied by the Russian Empire. He even invaded the Mughal Empire in India and sacked Delhi.
Nader Shah was invincible and was known as the "Napoleon of Persia". He used the wealth plundered from the expedition to build a large-scale construction project in Persia and encouraged culture, so that Persia showed its prosperity during the golden age of the Safavid dynasty.
The scene. But his shortcomings are still obvious. He is Sunni. Because of the oppression of Shia, he has never been able to become a truly unified leader.
This siege has lasted for more than a month.
The city walls of Mashhad are stained with blood everywhere.
Because it took too long, the smell of blood that started to turn into a foul smell was already unbearable.
"This Nader Shah has something..."
Today was another day of fierce attack, and Ling Chen's face turned a little livid.
This past month.
He has exhausted almost all options.
Oil, fire attack, air force...these magic weapons that once made the Liangzhou Army invincible were all blocked by them!
This person must have done enough research on the Liangzhou Army.
The oil came over and they prepared enough sand and soil. This is of course the best way to put out the fire.
It's not easy for the air force to come over.
Because the geographical environment of Central Asia is mostly plains, and the enemy has strong walls and clear fields. Once the air force takes off, it will be exposed to their sight. Before it lands, it will be attacked by their bows, arrows and crossbows, causing huge losses and not worth the gain.
.
For a while.
Ling Chen was a little worried.
Fortunately.
Our logistical supplies in East India have always been very strong.
Otherwise, if he goes deep alone, he will definitely be dragged to death.
In the military camp.
He looked around and said calmly: "Let's all talk and think of a way. If this continues, when will we be able to eat the entire Safi Dynasty!"
All the generals looked at each other.
"Sir, since this is a siege, we must find a way to cut off the enemy's supply line!"
"Yes, if the supply line is cut off, they will never survive for a month!"
Ling Chen smiled coldly: "It's easy to say, but how to do it? Other warlords are trying their best to provide him with supplies, and our military strength has no time to take care of it. If the siege is too close, we have to worry about their sneak attack..."
Everyone looked very unhappy.
They are all Longyan people, and they really don't know much about the terrain of Central Asia.
The mysterious terrain of Central Asia has a wide field of vision. It is said to be a siege, but you can't really get too close... If the enemy sets a fire for you and then burrows back, he can probably kill you.
I was so anxious that I had no temper at all.
"Think of a way, come up with a way for me quickly!"
Ling Chen became angry as he spoke.
This war in Central Asia has been going on for so long.
As a result, the two little guys from Liangzhou Military Academy have become famous, but a great general himself has made no achievements at all!