To the north of the Laena Valley, General Guide (from Sanpinxia) Zhang Shangtu led 50,000 light cavalry to arrive at the garrison before noon. The team in the north was under the command of Miao Tieshan, Hou of Zhoushan, and Miao Tieshan did not come in person this time, but let his deputy Zhang Shangtu lead the army. Zhang Shangtu was the deputy governor of the Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate, who had worked with Miao Tieshan for nine years and was his confidant and assistant. If the siege of the Badai Department is successful, the general who led the team will definitely have a lot of credit, Fan Changsheng suggested that Miao Tieshan let Zhang Shangtu lead the team and give this credit to Zhang Shangtu.

Fan Changsheng listed several advantages of this to Miao Tieshan: first, although the merit of the Badai Department in the siege of this time was great, it was not enough to make Miao Tieshan's title rise again, and there was no need to pay attention to Miao Tieshan with some money; The second is that Zhang Shangtu is Miao Tieshan's deputy, and the two get along well, but this credit can make Zhang Shangtu rise from viscount to earl, and even become a marquis, if Zhang Shangtu can be promoted, he will be grateful to Dade; The third is that Miao Tieshan is nearly sixty years old, and after the Northern Expedition, it is estimated that he will retire from the position of the Metropolitan Governor of Anbei to the Sixteen Guards or Taiwei Mansion in Beijing for retirement, and Zhang Shangtu is eight years younger than him, and it is very likely to take over the position of the Metropolitan Governor of Anbei, Miao Tieshan has been operating the Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate for nearly 20 years, and various interests are intertwined, and people will go to tea and cool, there will definitely be a purge, and if Zhang Shangtu succeeds to the throne, he will definitely take care of one or two in the feelings of previous years; Fourth, there will inevitably be risks in the battle between the two armies, the Ba Dai Department has nearly 50,000 people who control the strings, and if they fight to the death, they are afraid that they will kill 1,000 enemies and lose 800 of themselves, and if they let the Ba Dai Department escape and touch the mold of the Son of Heaven, I am afraid that they will be punished, and the gains will outweigh the losses for Miao Tieshan, so there is no need to take this risk, and it is not easy for Miao Tieshan to march in the ice and snow, so it is better to let the young people do it for him.

Miao Tieshan was as good as a stream, and entrusted Zhang Shangtu with a heavy task, Zhang Shangtu was a general, so he naturally understood the opportunities and risks, and he did not dare to delay all the way to the march, and finally arrived at the assembly place designated by the marshal on time. The rest of the people and horses is undecided, there is a scout cavalry report, the Badai Department organized more than 10,000 light cavalry to break through to the west, and is now fighting fiercely with the Zhu Jinfeng Department.

The north station and the west station are separated by more than 20 miles, Wang Keming's original intention is that after the arrival of the army, simple fortifications such as watchtowers and arrow towers have been built along the way, combined with scattered reconnaissance cavalry, the Ba Dai Department can be surrounded within a radius of hundreds of miles, and no matter which direction the Ba Dai Department breaks through, the army can reach the battlefield at any time. However, as soon as the army arrived, the Badai Department chose to forcibly break through, making the Zheng army somewhat unprepared.

Hearing that the Ba Dai Department chose to break through from the west, the generals of Zhang Shangtu's department couldn't sit still, isn't the war just for military merit, if it sits in the north defense ground, and the Ba Dai Department doesn't pass through here, wouldn't it be a vain hard work, and no credit will be gained.

The generals asked Zhang Shangtu to fight, and there was no shortage of Miao Tieshan's favorite generals. Zhang Shangtu was a little overwhelmed, but he knew that a rash attack would cause a gap in the encirclement, and if the Badai tribe escaped from the north, he could not afford to bear it.

Forcibly ordered his subordinates to rest and wait, Zhang Shangtu constantly sent scouts to investigate the battle situation in the west and reconnoiter the movements of the Badai brigade. After noon, the scouts brought news that 50,000 or 60,000 men of the Badai Division had broken through in a northwesterly direction, trying to pass through the gap between the northern and western garrisons.

Zhang Shangtu no longer hesitated, handed down the general's order, ordered 15,000 people to garrison, waiting for the baggage and infantry sent by the marshal, and he personally led 35,000 light cavalry to attack the fleeing Badai tribe.

Leblin penetrated the Zheng army, and there were less than 8,000 of the 10,000 light cavalry left, seeing that the Zheng army was busy building fortifications in the distance, Leblin did not force a breakthrough, but according to Suluman's explanation in advance, he went northwest to meet most of them. Zhu Jinfeng found that Mo Qi did not break out as he expected, and he was in a hurry, and ordered to chase after him.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Leblin and Sulu Man converged, and seeing that nearly half of the 13,000 light horsemen had been lost, Sulu Man's heart was like a knife, and he asked, "Where is Lu Yatao?" He's dead? ”

"This wolf cub fled east with the people of the Naifu department, and I saw that Zheng Jun split up to chase him." Leblin gasped. They had just gone through a fight, and the light riders were tired.

At this time, I wish Jinfeng to chase

The soldiers had arrived, and the hooves of the 35,000 light horsemen led by Zhang Shangtu were like thunder, like two iron tongs clamping towards the Ba Dai Department. Hearing the sound of horses' hooves, the people were panicked, and Sulu Man gave a loud order: "Archers prepare, shoot me." ”

The rain of arrows was intertwined again, those who were not in armor were rushing for their lives in the rain of arrows, the cattle and sheep fled everywhere, the Badai tribe was in a mess, and seeing that the light cavalry around him was also disrupted by the cattle and sheep, Su Luman knew that the hope of the final counterattack was in vain.

"Withdraw." The horn sounded, and the light cavalry withdrew with Su Lu Man to the previous station, leaving those panicked troops behind, and seeing Zheng Jun brandishing machetes approaching, the Badai troops did not care about cattle and sheep at this time, and fled with Su Lu Man. Zheng's army converged in front of Moqi, but the path of pursuit was blocked by herds of cattle and sheep.

The whole battle situation became chaotic, the neighing of cattle and sheep could not convey the general's order, fifty or sixty thousand people crowded in one place, Zhu Jinfeng and Zhang Shangtu met, and the two decided to temporarily withdraw their troops after a little discussion. The gong sounded, Zheng Jun reined in their horses, and Zhu Jinfeng ordered to collect the cattle and sheep materials left by the Badai Department and return to the station.

The Serug River was frozen hard, and Haogulun and Kumaner crossed the ice with 25,000 light horses, which was more than ten miles away from the northern garrison of the Zheng army, and it was said that the Zheng army was going to send reconnaissance cavalry, but at this moment the attention of the garrison was focused on the battle in the northwest, and no one paid attention to the breakthrough of the desert cavalry here.

When the 25,000 men and horses had crossed the Serug River, Hogulun took one last look back in the direction of the Raena Valley, and he knew that it would be difficult to see his father again. The golden seal in his arms was heavy, it was the hope of the Badai tribe, and Hogulun turned his head, waved his horsewhip, and galloped towards the front of the queue.

To the south of the Laena Valley, Wang Keming had already erected simple fortifications, and the tent was supported. The information of the battle between Zhu Jinfeng and Zhang Shangtu and the Mo Cavalry who broke through came like a stream, Wang Keming breathed a sigh of relief, he was most worried that the Ba Dai Department had received the news in advance to break through and leave, and now it seems that the fish has fallen into the net, and the rest is only fishing.

"The order, ordered Zhu Jinfeng and Zhang Shangtu to restrain their subordinates, temporarily collect troops and set up a village, and set up watchtowers every half a mile to prevent the Badai Department from escaping, and wait for the military order of the commander." As a marshal, Wang Keming has to consider more comprehensively, now that the four armies have arrived at the station, what should be considered is to achieve the greatest victory at the minimum cost, and the four divisions will participate in the war, and the credit will be emphasized, but each department must be taken into account on the big picture.

Before then, Wang Keming's handsome order was passed to Zhu Jinfeng and Zhang Shangtu, and the two departments returned to the garrison with the captured cattle and sheep materials.

Jiang Anyi and eight guards beheaded a total of twenty-two, of which Lu Yahao was the commander of a thousand horses, and there were several hundred horsemen, which was a lot of credit. In addition to Lu Yahao, Jiang Anyi gave all the other credits to Huang Zhu and others, and after this battle, the eight guards could be promoted to two ranks, and Huang Zhu might be able to become the captain of the seventh grade in one fell swoop. The meritorious service and promotion on the battlefield are very fast, and if the imperial examination is to be achieved, it is impossible to achieve the seven-grade county order without more than ten years of hardship.

Contrary to Zheng Jun's joy, the Badai Department was wailing all over the field. Su Luman returned to the previous garrison with the remaining 13,000 light cavalry and 40,000 troops, and fought with the Zheng army, the blood plundering team of Lu Yatao's department was nowhere to be found, more than 2,000 light cavalry and more than 5,000 tribes were killed and captured, most of the cattle and sheep materials were lost, and the enemy was on all sides, and the Badai tribe had reached the end of the road.

In the tent that was temporarily erected, Su Lu Man seemed to be twenty years old, sitting on the ground dejectedly, staring blankly at the mouth of the tent, without saying a word. Outside the tent the crowd was arguing loudly, and some people asked to see him, and the chief of the guard, Ba'er, led the guards to guard the bullet press.

After a long time, Su Lu let out a long sigh and said in a lamented voice: "It's over, the Badai Department is in my hands, I can't imagine that I Sulu Man will also have a desperate day, I know that it is better to go to Liman, at least these people can have a safe life, I can't live with them." ”

The commander of the ten thousand horses, Le Lingbu, stood silently beside him all the time, and said in a loud voice: "The Great Khan does not need to be too sad, the Great Prince has already left with the elite of his subordinates, and with these 25,000 warriors here, the Badai tribe can spread its wings and fly high again like an eagle." Zheng Jun did not order an attack, it should be launched tomorrow, we still have more than 10,000 warriors, with the night, the Great Khan led us to rush out, as long as the Great Khan can escape, find the Great Prince and them, the tribe will surely prosper again. ”

Su Lu's eyes flashed, then dimmed, and said, "Even if I can escape, what will happen to these people?" I am the Great Khan of the Bhadai tribe, and I cannot leave these people who trust me, and I want to be with them. ”

Lelimbu hurriedly said: "Great Khan, do things urgently, as long as you ......"

Su Lu waved his hand, motioned to Lerimbu to stop talking, stood up and said: "I have made up my mind, you go and call the leaders of those small tribes in, and call Ba'er in, I have something to say." ”

Lelimbu stomped his foot hatefully, turned around and walked out of the tent, and in a moment, the tent was crowded with the leaders of the small tribes, all looking at Suluman with sad eyes.

Su Luman cheered up and said: "The Zheng army has surrounded the Badai Division, and the Badai Department is finished, and I, Suluman, can't stand everyone." ”

There was a boiling in the tent, "Great Khan, let's break through at night, we can run as much as we can", "The cattle and sheep are gone, even if they escape, they won't be able to live, it is better to descend to the Zheng people", "Where have they gone, why are there so few warriors in the tribe?" "I said I shouldn't have come to Laena......

Sulu listened quietly to the noise of his subordinates for a while before he said, "Hogulun has left the Serug River with 25,000 warriors. ”

As soon as the words fell, someone immediately shouted: "Why did the Great Khan take us to the northwest, he wanted us to attract the attention of Zheng Jun and let Hao Gulun and them flee for their lives, do you treat us as cattle and sheep?" ”

Ba'er pulled out the scimitar at his waist and shouted coldly: "Who dares to be rude to the Great Khan, have you forgotten the fate of Hemata (the head of the Tutun tribe)? ”

The crowd was silent, and Su Luman said to Ba Er: "Ba Er, put away the knife, it's me Su Luman I'm sorry for everyone, but I also do this to save the fire of the Ba Dai Department, I, Su Lu Man, will give everyone an explanation, everyone listen to me." ”

Everyone's eyes fell on Su Luman, Su Lu Man swallowed dryly, and said: "Zheng Jun should launch an attack tomorrow, tonight is the last chance, if anyone is willing to rise, you might as well lead your men to break through tonight, and the sky will be wide in the future, as you are." ”

Leblin and Ba'er's faces changed, but some of them were happy, and Suluman continued: "Leblin and Ba'er, tomorrow you will take my head, surrender to the Zheng army, and find a way to survive for the rest of the people. ”

Leblin and Ba'er fell to their knees in shock, and wept: "Great Khan, I am willing to fight to the death to ensure that you escape, and the Great Khan cannot talk about life and death." ”

Su Lu Man smiled bitterly: "I am the Khan King of the Ba Dai Ministry, the Ba Dai Department is facing destruction, how can I survive as the Khan King, just for the rest of the troops, I have to let the two of you surrender to the Zheng people, I am Su Lu Man sorry for you." ”

With tears in his eyes, Ba'er said in a choked voice: "Ba'er's life was saved by the Great Khan, and I am willing to follow the Great Khan to heaven together." ”

Leblin also cried: "Great Khan, Leblin is not afraid of death, I am willing to protect the Great Khan to break through, there are more than 10,000 warriors in our department, and we will definitely be able to break through under the battle." ”

Hearing that Su Lu Man was willing to exchange his head for the safety of everyone, those leaders remembered Su Lu Man's usual benefits, and they all knelt down on one knee and said, "I am willing to break through with the Great Khan." ”

Su Luman's face showed a fierce color, and he said angrily: "Since you are willing to die with me, then let us fight to the death in the end, if we can escape, it is very lucky, if we can't escape, it is not too late to cut off Su Luman's head and surrender to Zheng Jun." Kill the remaining cattle and sheep, let the warriors feast, feed the horses, and let us break through in the middle of the night. ”

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