The army in the direction of Hami is dominated by Hui'anbo and Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei has appeared as a villain several times in history books. For example, he shielded Jianchang and Zhang Yanling's family, and was so ashamed by Li Yuanfang that he could only hand over the criminals who brutalized the people.

You read that right, it's Li Yuanfang.

Li Yuanfang lived in the Ming Dynasty, not in the Tang Dynasty with Di Renjie. This gentleman is a person raised in the second year of Zhengde, and now he is still working hard to get into the jinshi, and he dares to turn over the iron case of the East Factory when he is the magistrate.

Although Zhang Wei has done many bad things, this belongs to the fine tradition of Ming Dynasty officials, and he still has real talents.

Sixteen years ago, Zhang Wei served as the chief soldier of Shanxi.

Later, he was collectively recommended by the cabinet of the Hongzhi Dynasty to supervise the Shenji Battalion, and was also in charge of the Left Army Governor's Mansion, and was awarded the crown prince Taibao by Zhu Houzhao.

Until he followed Ma Zhongxi to appease Liu Liu Liu and Liu Qi, because he was impeached by the Yanguan, he was beheaded for the crime, and he was dismissed from his post and idle - a very nonsense crime, after the Yanguan got Ma Zhongxi and Zhang Wei down, he was immediately replaced by Yang Tinghe's henchmen.

Now, although Zhang Wei has been restored to the title, he does not have any official position, and the glory of the crown prince and the Taibao has also been deprived, and even half of the salary can only be received.

Following Wang Yuan's expedition, Zhang Wei had only one temporary position: acting as the commander of the Shenji Battalion.

The term of office of the agency, i.e., the agent, is generally one year.

"Sir, go east at full speed, not only with the army, but also with the population, goods and livestock, and go straight to Hami!"

A bizarre military newspaper confused Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei immediately convened the generals to discuss the matter: "Let's talk about it, what does this full speed child want to do?" ”

Zhu Ying guessed: "It must be Master Wang's successful attack and occupy the lair of Man Su'er." This full speed child is desperate to survive, and he wants to capture Hami! ”

"That's probably the case," Li Ying nodded and said, "We should strengthen our garrison and be sure to block the attack of Full Speed." ”

The leaders of the Seven Guards of Guanxi also agreed, and planned to wait for reinforcements, waiting for Wang Yuan to bring back the cavalry, and give Man Su'er a front and back attack in Hami.

Zhang Wei suddenly asked Zhang Zigao: "Zhang experience, Mr. Wang said that you are familiar with the affairs of the Western Regions and are quite wise, so I should listen to your opinions." Do you think Full Speed is here to attack Hami? ”

Zhang Zigao smiled slightly: "The full speed of the nest poured out, and he also brought livestock and population, which shows that the general system of Wang must have succeeded in the attack." If I were at full speed, I wouldn't be stupid enough to hit Hami. Can you fight it or not, after years of fighting, Hami has long been a blank field, what is the use of him even if he fights down? Even Hami is extremely rich, and the occupation of this place at full speed is also equivalent to the dragon trapped shoal being surrounded by groups. ”

"And where is he going?" Oak Thorn frowned.

Zhang Zigao pointed to the map of the Western Regions: "To the south is the Eight Hundred Miles of Hanhai, and to the east is Jiayuguan, so he naturally wants to go north." ”

"That's right!"

He laughed: "This barbarian is going to be ruthless, he was cornered by the general system of the king, so he could only cross the Tianshan Pass and go to the grassland to grab territory with Xiaolie. ”

"Wonderful," Zhu Ying said happily, "Turpan and Xiaolie are the two great rivals of the Ming Dynasty in the Western Regions. If they kill each other, the Western Regions will have no worries, and the general system of Wang will deal with two scourges at once. ”

Zhang Zigao shook his head and said: "Xiao Lie's bald can't beat Man Su'er, if Full Speed 'er comes out of the nest, it is likely to eat Xiao Lie's bald pasture directly." Ten years later, Mansuer will definitely rise in the grassland, and then he will definitely go south to invade Hami. ”

Zhu Ying said with a smile: "Ten years later, who can say clearly, there is no need to think so far." ”

Zhang Zigao did not show any mercy to Zhu Ying: "People have no long-term concerns, but they must have near-term worries." Perhaps, we can come halfway and continue to wear down Full Speed's troops, so that Full Speed and Xiao Lie are evenly matched. ”

Zhang Wei asked: "There are many cavalry at full speed, and Hami is all foot soldiers, how can we damage their troops?" ”

Zhang Zigao pointed to the map and said: "If you want to cross the Tianshan Mountains to the grassland, the nearest mountain pass is north of Hami. The terrain there is steep and complex, which is not conducive to cavalry combat, and our firecrackers can play to their advantage. ”

Zhang Wei was now full of thoughts about making meritorious contributions and restoring his honor as the crown prince, and he immediately said: "I will personally lead the Shenji Battalion to stop Man Su'er!" ”

"No!"

The crowd shouted in unison to dissuade them.

Li Ying said: "Sir, if Master Wang is not here, you are the backbone of Hami, and you must stay in Hami Royal City." ”

Zhu Ying also said: "Yes." Bachelor Wang has already succeeded in the surprise attack, there must be no mistakes, what if Full Speed is really here to fight Hami? ”

Zhang Wei looked at the map and thought for a long time, although he was not a famous general, he still had a basic military vision.

As far as the information brought back by Tanma, Man Su'er didn't even want his home, how could he come to attack Hami?

Thinking about it, Zhang Wei said: "I am really not suitable to leave, but Man Su'er should also be ambushed, who wants to lead the Shenji Battalion to the expedition?" ”

Everyone looked left and right, only Zhu Ying and Li Ying were suitable.

Li Ying suddenly knelt down on one knee: "The last general is willing to go!" ”

Zhang Wei clapped his hands and said, "Okay, the Three Thousand Divine Machine Battalion will be handed over to you." Zhang is familiar with the terrain and can be a guide and staff officer for the army. ”

Even though the development of the arsenal went smoothly, the time and manpower were limited, and only a thousand flintlock pistols had been built so far. And it belongs to a smoothbore gun, so I don't have the leisure to slowly polish the rifling for the time being. Of the 3,000 Divine Machine Battalion, 2,000 are still using the bad Three-Eyed Gun.

Zhang Zigao led them to the mountain pass, pointed to the surrounding terrain and said: "North of Hami, there are many mountain passes that can cross the Tianshan Mountains, but this mountain pass is the closest and the best to walk. If you don't take this pass, you will have to make a detour for several days at full speed. ”

Li Ying took a closer look at the situation, and the reality was completely different from what he had imagined.

This mountain pass is not a ray of heaven on both sides of the cliffs.

Walking north from Hami, after dozens of miles of Gobi Desert, you will come to the foot of the Tianshan Mountains. The pass can be traversed by horseback, and the two sides are stepped slopes, and occasionally the slope is relatively gentle, and if the ambush is too low, the cavalry at full speed can rush directly up.

Moreover, the slopes of the hill are bare and have few trees, which belongs to the meadow terrain preferred by herders. The ambush site had to be carefully selected so that the ambush army would not be easily detected.

Wang Yuan traveled thousands of miles and walked here.

Historically, Ban Chao walked here, Pei Cen walked here, and Jiang Xingben walked here. Kangxi and Qianlong conquered Zhunger, and they still went here.

A battleground for soldiers!

Li Ying asked, "Zhang has been here in person before?" ”

Zhang Zigao smiled: "I've been here several times. On the top of the hill to the east, there is an abandoned ancient temple, and I have to go up to worship it every time I come. ”

"Ancient temple?" Li Ying asked, "Who is the sacrifice?" ”

Zhang Zigao looked up at Tianshan Mountain and said leisurely: "Ban Dingyuan." ”

Ban Dingyuan is Ban Chao.

In the Qing Dynasty, this temple will be renovated, but unfortunately Ban Chao was invited out, Shengsheng was replaced by Guan Erye, and renamed "Tianshan Guandi Temple".

Two days later, Tanma brought news.

Full speed bypassed the Hami royal city and swaggered across the Gobi mountain pass.

1,000 cavalry opened the way, followed by 5,000 cavalry at full speed, followed by population, goods, livestock, and grain, and more than 4,000 horsemen at the rear.

When passing through the pass, they always left a passage for two horses to gallop in parallel, and the front and rear could rescue each other at any time.

"The enemy advance has passed." Zhang Zigao said lying on the grass.

Li Ying held the clairvoyant mirror in his hand and said with a smile: "I don't know, wait for the other party's women, children and livestock to come in." ”

Riding on horseback at full speed, looking left and right at the mountainous terrain, there is always a feeling of potential danger. He ordered: "Speed up the march, and rest after crossing the mountain pass!" ”

Li Ying waited for a while, and suddenly said, "Raise the hot air balloon!" ”