Nanming Engineer

Chapter 392 Wind and Lightning Strike

Alai thought for a moment and felt that Zhu Shichang's words made some sense. It was not the best idea to be trapped in the city. It was better to take the initiative and kill the enemy in the wild, which would be more enjoyable and satisfying.

Moreover, what the Mongols are good at is riding, shooting and hunting. They are used as pawns to defend the city.

He nodded to Kuruk and Darkhan, and said: "The governor is right, the rebels are arrogant, if we don't send troops to extinguish their arrogance, the Han people in Jinzhong will think that the Qing Dynasty is gone, you two Let's lead three thousand soldiers and go around within a hundred miles around Jiaocheng."

Kuruk and Darkhan smiled all over their faces, revealing their big white teeth, and their broad foreheads were covered with lines of laughter. They both said in unison, "Obey!"

The reason why the two are happy, of course, is that apart from the reason that they can leave this boring city of Taiyuan, go to the outside world to enjoy the wind and make military exploits, there is also the temptation to be captured. Looting and looting in areas other than the territory occupied by the imperial court, the proceeds belong to yourself. As long as you have the ability, the head you kill can be counted as your military success. things.

The status of the Mongols is not comparable to that of the Jurchens. Most of the seizures made by entering the territory of the Ming Dynasty were taken by the Jurchens, and only a small part was distributed to the vassal Mongolian tribes. Therefore, if the Mongols want to benefit, they can only grab it by themselves. .

Since the three of Alai followed Nikan into Jin, they have not had many chances to go out and wreak havoc. They were trapped in Taiyuan City to deal with the rebels who kept appearing outside the city. They were bored and made little achievements. Of course, I was overjoyed to get the permission.

Zhu Shichang naturally knew what these two people were thinking, secretly thinking that the people of Shanxi would suffer again, but this had nothing to do with him, who made these Han people so low-boned to resist the Qing Dynasty?How good is it to be a hero who knows current affairs like yourself?
He also laughed to cater to Kuruk and Darkhan's expressions, and said loudly: "Okay, the two generals are brave and brave, and they will surely return with a big victory. The safety of Shanxi depends on the two of them!"

Kuruk and Darhan were lifted up lightly by the flattery, and they proudly bowed their hands to Zhu Shichang and thanked him: "Don't worry, Governor, there are some remnants of the Ming Dynasty. It's nothing to worry about. I'll be back as soon as I can. It will only take ten and a half months." I will definitely be able to bring Wang Huan's head back to receive the merit!"

Zhu Shichang laughed even more, stroked the beard on his chin and said repeatedly: "Good, good, good! The old man is here in Taiyuan City, waiting for the good news from you two."

A Lai frowned, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes, and said to the two with a stern face: "Don't be careless! Rebels are everywhere. Now Shanxi has no city or village other than Taiyuan that belongs to the Qing Dynasty. You guys Leading the army is out, looking for opportunities to wipe out the enemy is the right way, don’t just think about money and women, you will lose everything if you lose your life! Even your property and livestock on the grassland must be given to others!”

Kuruk grinned, Darhan rubbed the back of his head, and gave a vague agreement with disapproval and absent-mindedness, without taking it seriously.

There is also a reason for the two people to react like this. It is because these three people belong to different tribes.No affiliation.

Alai belongs to the Horqin tribe, Kuruk belongs to the Bahrain tribe, and Darkhan belongs to the Tumed tribe. Although the three tribes are all in Monan Mongolia, they don’t see each other very well. They compete with each other for pastures, water and grass. After many battles, each side was stained with each other's blood.

After Lin Danhan died of illness in Qinghai, Monan Mongolia became attached to Jurchen. Years of internal strife made the formerly powerful Mongolia weak and scattered. The talented and bold Huang Taiji cleverly used methods to divide the various tribes, so that if they were combined in one place, they would be huge. The Mongols turned into selfish lackeys, willingly surrendering to the Jurchens' swords and serving as pawns for the Qing court.

Although Alai was appreciated by Nikan, he was born in the Horqin tribe that was not popular in the Jurchen system. The Horqin warriors under the leadership of Lin Dan Khan cut off the heads of many post-gold soldiers. Affected by this, Alai was the main general. , but could not convince Kuruk and Darkhan, especially Darkhan who was born in the Tumed tribe. In his tribe, there were three Jurchen princesses who married with their own, which showed his status in the Jurchen royal family.

Kuruk and Darkhan were full of joy, so excited that they couldn't stay any longer, bid farewell in a hurry, and went down to prepare food for soldiers and horses. , Collected the number of three thousand, and flocked out of the city.

A Lai and Zhu Shichang stood at the top of the city to see each other off, and saw the large cavalry rushing away. The cavalry galloping in the wilderness was like a dragon swimming into the sea. Iron hooves rolled over the wilderness, and the gleaming sabers, sharp axes, and huge maces were like dotted stars, setting off the boldness of the indomitable warriors across the world.

Zhu Shichang couldn't help his blood surging, thinking of the past when he was young, when he was a man in his prime, he was courageous in killing, and the scene of fighting with his comrades in iron and blood can still make the old man's heart throb.

"The Mongolian warriors are indeed brave and good at fighting. There are two fierce generals going out to fight, and the time of Minggou gathered in Jiaocheng is running out!" Zhu Shichang said with his eyes shining, and his hand stroking his gray beard, feeling sincerely.

Alai stood beside him, cast a sidelong glance at him, and said indifferently: "It seems that the governor already knows that the Shaanxi Ming army has arrived in Jiaocheng."

Zhu Shichang was stunned, knowing that he had a big tongue just now, he slipped his tongue, and suffocated slightly, but his long experience in the officialdom did not change his face, and he asked calmly, "Is it Mr. Alai?" Don’t you know? I vaguely heard that the Centuries who escaped from Yicheng were from the Horqin Department.”

Alai looked deeply at Zhu Shichang, and Zhu Shichang also turned to look at him. The two looked at each other tacitly, then turned their attention to each other and looked at the cavalry team running away on the horizon outside the city.

"The firearms of the Ming army in Shaanxi are sharp. It would be nice to let these two reckless men touch them, but it's a pity that the three thousand cavalry were wasted!" After a moment of silence, Zhu Shichang said in a slow voice. Plain as if chatting.

A Lai smiled, his sinister face made people feel terrified. He was the shortest among the three Mongolians, about the same height as Zhu Shichang, and he looked even more sinister and cunning.He added softly: "The eagles on the grassland would rather perish on the way to hunt and kill the enemy than die old age in a peaceful nest. They have gone, and victory is of course good. If there is any accident, it is also the fate of the warrior. "

He paused, and then said: "Taiyuan still has more than 2 soldiers and horses, and the loss of [-] cavalry is not in the way."

Zhu Shichang blinked his eyes, as if he was dazzled by the fine sand blown by the breeze, narrowed his eyes, sighed quietly, and asked again: "I don't know when the cavalry who asked for help from Lord Nikan of Datong will set off?" ?”

A Lai answered quickly, and immediately said: "I have already set off, and I have probably arrived in Daizhou now."

Zhu Shichang was taken aback, and said in surprise, "So fast? Did you leave yesterday?"

"Yes, I left in the dark last night." Alai said in a deep voice, his expression became serious: "As soon as the centurions came back the day before yesterday, after you and I discussed, the cavalry for help were sent out."

"This matter can't be delayed, it's good to get out early." Zhu Shichang squinted his eyes and nodded, "The things in Yicheng and Pingyang are too terrible. I hope the 3000 people can withstand it for a few more days!"

(End of this chapter)