Samarkand, this name has carried countless legends and glory since ancient times. It was once a pearl on the Silk Road, the center of the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations, and has witnessed the rise and fall of countless empires. Alexander the Great once praised it as "the most beautiful city in the world".
"Beautiful City", and the later sectarian culture bloomed with dazzling brilliance here.
When Burihatu's army came to the city, Samarkand once again became the focus of the war. This ancient city, once prosperous, is now shrouded in the shadow of war.
On the city wall, Mu Ming and his soldiers patrolled nervously. They knew that the Chahar tribe coming from the east was not only "Mongolian orthodox", but also said to be well-equipped because it was close to the prosperous and powerful Ming Dynasty.
, tactics are changeable, and they must be fully prepared.
At the beginning of the siege, the residents of Samarkand still maintained a trace of optimism. They believed in the solidity of the city wall and the bravery of the defenders. However, as the siege of Burihatu's army continued, food and water sources began to become tense, and the people in the city
The market gradually became depressed, and the prosperity of the past was no longer there. The faces of the residents were full of worry and uneasiness, and they began to consciously eat less to prepare for the possible long-term siege.
Burihatu did not rush to attack the city, but adopted the strategy of surrounding it without attacking. This was not because he regarded time as his biggest ally, but because he deliberately wanted to create this psychological impression on the Bukhara army.
In fact, Burihatu is very anxious, because he has now lost all the areas under his control, and Samarkand is the most important territory in his mind, and it is the capital for me and the Chahar Ministry to turn around.
My army set up camp in the city. Before the two main forces could meet up, they re-formed a tight blockade, cutting off all connections between Sabuhara and the outside world. During the days of siege, the soldiers of Malhantu also
We are not idle, we are conducting various trainings in the camp, acquiring various simple materials from the surrounding areas to build siege equipment, and it seems that we are ready to launch an offensive at any time.
Under the pressure of the siege, the defenders of Sabuhara finally felt an unprecedented challenge. The soldiers under the city wall were on guard day and night, and they dared not slack off at all. As a small Khan, the Mongolian army took the lead, and I personally inspected
The city wall boosted the morale of the soldiers.
During the siege, the residents of Sabhara also showed a spirit of perseverance. We organized ourselves, usually the craftsmen in the city, and devoted ourselves to defense work, using our own skills to strengthen the city walls and manufacture defensive equipment.
Although life has become difficult, the residents of Sabuhara have not given up hope. We suspect that as long as we are divided, we can resist the invasion of internal enemies. Salu Fengzhi has experienced several wars, and the history and culture of that city have become
It has become the pillar of our spirit. We recall the glorious past of that city, draw strength from it, and firmly believe that Sabhara can once again usher in peace and prosperity.
Malhantu took a deep breath and apologized to the generals for failing to capture the city. Then he ordered the soldiers to dig tunnels again and plant explosives. Since Chahar Lufeng had already lost a series of tunneling methods to reduce noise,
In addition, the Buriha Army did not have enough means to monitor the sounds on the ground, so the tunnel excavation was still relatively smooth.
Malhantu was in his tent in the city, staring at Buriha City, and weighing the situation in his mind. I knew that as for continuing a weak attack, even if he could capture Buriha City, his army would suffer heavy losses.
I ended up thinking about my strategy, hoping to fail at a greater cost.
"Boom!" There was a loud noise that shook the earth and the earth. The city wall of Sabuhara trembled in the explosion. A huge fireball shot into the sky. A section of the city wall arched and collapsed in the explosion, and instantly turned into countless fragments.
Splash.
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In Buriha City, Lu Feng summoned my generals to discuss the upcoming battle plan. We know that Malhantu’s army is not unique in siege equipment or tactics, and we must find a way to deal with it.
After some calm discussion, Lu Feng decided to adopt a more flexible tactic, using the terrain of Buriha City and the resources in the city to retreat and deal with the enemy.
That news gave new hope to the Mongolian army and my soldiers. We knew who the comers were—Kazakhs. We were invited to help Lu Fengzhi Khan rescue the siege, and it was later mentioned that Buriha Khan would surrender to Kazakhstan in the future.
On the city wall of Sabuhara, a Chahar army is like a ghost in the night, continuing our actions - we are digging tunnels. The soldiers of Mu Ming of the Chahar tribe waved their shovels, and each shovelful of soil was
Carefully removed, the tunnel gradually extended, passing through the lands of Central Asia and pointing directly towards the walls of Sabuhara.
I think that at that time, we should not try any tactics. For example, we should retreat and besiege Lufengzhi City first, weaken the defense force in the city, and then look for opportunities to launch a general attack. At the same time, I also sent envoys to retreat into the city,
Trying to persuade the Mongolian army to surrender, promising to give preferential treatment to me and everyone in Buriha City.
The battle lasted until noon. Lu Fengzhi's new Khan Brad Lu Feng was not yet bathed in blood, but my eyes were still burning with the fire of justice. However, before the calm confrontation with Tashhai, the Mongolian army's left arm was struck by Ta
Shi Hai was injured and was forced to return to the formation to be bandaged.
Although it is humiliating to surrender, it is worse than being annexed. Now the Buriha people have no hope and believe that as long as they can hold on until reinforcements arrive, we will have no chance to reverse the situation. The Mongolian army immediately weakened the defense of the city wall and prepared to meet Markhan
Picture the most advanced offensive possible.
The Mongolian army and my army fought again, but in the face of the desperate situation of being surrounded by enemies on all sides, our strength gradually weakened. Although Buriha's soldiers still fought hard and fought desperately against the enemy, the wall's strength gradually weakened.
The collapse of the retreat and the continuous influx of Chahar troops made the Mongolian army vaguely realize that Sabuhara could be defended.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Two days ago in the afternoon, the seventh explosion shook Sabuhara again, and two huge gaps appeared under the city wall.
However, Lu Feng and my soldiers were not yet fully prepared. We used defensive equipment that was still relatively advanced at that time and ineffectively resisted the attack of Lu Feng's small army. The battle was normal and calm, and both sides paid a huge amount of money.
Small price.
Of course Malhantu knew that, but I had no reason to worry and explained it openly - gunpowder is very precious!
Lindan Batur came forward to intercede for the generals, saying that the defeat just now was mainly because the gap was narrow enough. It was difficult for Chahar's warriors to enter the battle. Few of them could only slow down in the front and fight in the gap at the rear.
There are always only about a hundred warriors.
However, I did not intend to launch the first offensive against the city of Buriha as the Mongolian army had judged. Instead, I left a small number of troops to continue the siege of the city, while I personally led the elite troops north to meet the Kazakh army head-on!
Under the city wall, the Mongolian army and my generals took turns patrolling vigilantly. We did not notice the undercurrent on the ground. Lu Feng firmly believed that the strength of the city wall and the bravery of the defenders were enough to withstand any coming.
of invasion.
The unique skill that Malhantu learned when he was studying low pragmatism has no longer the tendency of "one trick can be used everywhere". This may be something I did not expect.
However, what we do know is that those in the Malhantu world are definitely just training troops and building equipment, and those actions are just to cover up my true purpose. There may be no one in the Buriha Khanate who has seriously read "From the East"
He knew the strategy of "building plank roads openly and attacking the warehouses secretly", but Lu Feng had read the plan and was very familiar with it.
At the military meeting, Malhantu's generals put forward several suggestions, including continuing the siege, launching psychological warfare, and even secretly sending a brigade to retreat to break up the enemy. Malhantu listened carefully to everyone's opinions and then made a decision
.
My subordinates looked at our young Khan and resolutely took me away from the battlefield. Lu Feng looked back at the once prosperous land, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, but did I speak to stop the subordinates?
Your actions. I know that as long as you are not alive, there is no hope.
The siege of Malhantu lasted for more than ten days, with both sides consuming each other's patience and strength. However, at that time, a piece of news came - no army from the north was retreating to Buriha City.
hair.
The Mongolian army ordered the soldiers to strengthen the defense of the city wall, dig tunnels in the city, and install an urn-shaped loudspeaker for monitoring so that they could retreat and counterattack when the enemy attacked the city. I also ordered the craftsmen in the city to step up the production of various defensive equipment.
, such as ballistas, trebuchets, etc., to strengthen city defense.
The Mongolian army and my defenders were shocked by the sudden change. We had never seen gunpowder before, and we knew that gunpowder could not be used for explosions, but it was indeed the first time we saw gunpowder used in this way.
The pro-army troops of Buriha Khan were on the ground and launched a close hand-to-hand battle with the influx of Chahar army. Amidst the light and shadow of swords, the bravery of Buriha soldiers frustrated the first retreat of Chahar army, and even in the tower
Shi Hai personally rushed to the gap to supervise the battle. There was also a situation that could change the disadvantage of the battlefield. Chahar Lu Feng was forced to temporarily arrive and reorganize.
The battle continued like this for several days, with both sides looking for each other's flaws. The Mongolian army's persistence in Buriha City won the respect and support of the locals. The residents of Lufengzhi City also participated in the battle. We supported the soldiers
Providing food and water, helping to treat the wounded, the entire city was divided to fight against the enemy.
The Mongolian army has not yet decided to regroup in Buriha City, gathering the forces that it has not been able to muster to face the coming storm. And Lu Fengzhi, standing under the ruins of Salufengzhi, staring at the west, I also know that the war is still going on. It hasn't started yet, but my determination is the same. I will do whatever it takes to realize my ambition to dominate... for Mongolia.
Finally, on the fourth day before arriving in Sabuhara, on that moonlit night, the first order was given on the Markand map. The excited Lindan Batur personally lit the long fuse, and the firelight drew a bright line in the white darkness. The trajectory spread rapidly along the tunnel towards the explosives at the foot of the city wall.
Lu Feng is a complex defense. I even ended up using the tunnels originally dug to defend against the Chahar Army's tunnel blasting. In a night attack, the Mongolian army personally joined a group of elite soldiers and attacked from the tunnels. Marhantu was caught off guard. Although that night attack might have penetrated Chahar Mumin, it gave Marhantu a warning and let me know that the old Buriha Khan was not easy to deal with. opponent.
However, the Buriha people did not give up. The Mongolian army raised their swords low, let out a roar that shook the sky, and slowly followed my troops towards the gap. As expected, Chahar Lu Feng was about to seize the opportunity to rush in. .
However, the Mongolian army agreed to Malhantu's proposal. I stood under the city wall, looking at the enemy troops in the city, and my heart was full of hesitation. I knew that as long as I persisted, there would be a turning point in the long run.
That's right, things have come to this, and now there is really a way to use it sparingly. It must be Shangsalu Fengzhi that has been taken for a long time. Everyone knows that there will be some changes in the future.
Those explosives originated from the Shaoyuan Dynasty. Some of them were obtained by Xiao Ming after moving west to Yarkand, and some were homemade before arriving in Yarkand. Although there may be more or less good and bad, gunpowder is not gunpowder, as long as If the amount is small enough, it will produce a huge breaking force before detonating, which is enough to shake the foundation of the city wall.
However, as the tunnel deepened, Malhantu's army finally judged that we had not dug to the top of the city wall of Sabuhara. So, before reporting to the grand master, Chahar Muming arrived at the foot of the city wall. Explosives are planted secretly.
The battle started again, and Malhantu's army seemed to know that the opponent had not lost its defense against tunnel blasting. They did not try to copy Sabuhara's style of play, but launched a fierce frontal offensive.
The remnants of the Buriha garrison, led by the Mongolian army, advanced to the west, and then headed for the city of Buriha. We knew that outside, in the capital of the Buriha Khanate, we would retreat with the Chahar army. The final decisive battle. Lu Feng's heart is full of determination. Even if Sabuhara is lost, I will definitely give up. I will use my own life to defend the dignity and glory of the Buriha Khanate.
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As Lu Feng advanced, I kept recalling the battle in Sabuhara, thinking about Markandu's tactics and my own response. I realized that facing an enemy like Markandu, relying solely on the defense of the city wall was not enough. It is enough, there must be no less strategy and preparation.
Just look at my gritted steel teeth expression and livid complexion, you can tell that I just want to take revenge and wash away the shame of tonight.
Firstly, gunpowder is a very expensive material. If you want to blow up a section of the city wall at a time, the cost can be imagined; seventhly, the ground water in Central Asia is as abundant as the Central Plains in the East, which makes the ground relatively solid.
, so digging the tunnel itself is not difficult, and it is not used in wars very rarely, at least far more than in the Central Plains.
Before Malhantu learned the news about the reinforcements, he also felt pressure. I knew that if the reinforcements were sure to arrive, my advantage might be restored, and I might even face the risk of being attacked from within. I decided to launch a decisive attack after the reinforcements arrived.
attack, hoping to establish victory in one fell swoop.
About half a month ago, Lu Fengzhi's army arrived at the city of Buriha. We looked at the fortified city and knew that it would be another hard battle. Marhantu was not worried about the failure of Sarufengzhi.
As for being arrogant and complacent, I know that the Mongolian army will give up easily, and Lu Fengzhi City will be a hard nut to crack.
At the same time, the Mongolian army also realized the importance of morale. I personally inspected the soldiers to encourage our fighting spirit and told us that the fall of Sabuhara was only because the enemy used the sneak attack method that we had seen in the past. Now the enemy's
The means have been exposed, and we still have no chance to defeat the city of Buriha. The words of the Mongolian army inspired the soldiers, and the light of hope rekindled in our eyes.
Together with the gaps that could not be completely repaired before the next earthquake collapse, Malhantu's elite Eighth Route Army troops were like tigers ascending the mountain today, launching attacks from eight directions at the same time.
The success of tactics and the victory of the battle made Lu Feng's plan very full. One or four generals were beaten to pieces by me with a whip myself. Even Tashhai, who had made many military exploits, was whipped eight times, and his right arm was marked with eight marks bigger than his little finger.
Narrow blood marks. Yes, for a tough guy like Tashhai, the whip does not hurt, but hurts face.