Time passed little by little, but there was no attack movement of the Zhun Geer cavalry, and the soldiers of the Ming army who were waiting for the battle were a little unbearable.

Seeing that the sunset dyed the sky red, if you don't fight again, the day will be dark. The soldiers of the Ming army couldn't hold their breath, so they rushed to the side of Lu Daqi, the governor of Gansu.

Lu Daqi was naturally also paying attention to the enemy's movements, but at this time, seeing that it was about to get dark, and the enemy had not moved at all, the situation was already obvious.

Seeing that his generals had all arrived at his side, his face was anxious, and he sighed and said, "The Junggar Department must have seen through our intentions, and they will not attack again!" ”

Hearing this, the generals of the Ming army were all very resentful, but there was nothing they could do.

"Lord Zhongcheng, let's kill it, if we can kill one, it's one!" Finally, one of the generals couldn't hold his breath and said loudly to Lu Daqi.

Lu Daqi shook his head when he heard this, looked up at the place where the banner of the Khan King of the Junggar Department was, and said slowly: "Obviously, they will not fight us, just wait for us to attack back when we are weak." And...... And ......"

After saying it twice, he finally spoke: "Moreover, the Junggar Department has also blocked the possibility of us escaping at night, there is no place to hide, and when the day dawns, this plain will be their world." ”

When the generals of the Ming army heard this, they immediately turned their heads to look around, and sure enough, they found that a group of Junggar cavalry troops were mobilizing, and they were really going to block the road, so as to prevent the Ming army from having a chance to hide in the dark.

With a "pop" sound, a Ming army general punched the earthen wall very angrily and smashed a pit into it, but his fist was also obviously bleeding, but he didn't see the slightest pain on his face.

Lu Daqi glanced at him, sighed, and suddenly clasped his hands into fists, signaled to the generals of the Ming army one by one, and said with a somewhat sad face: "It's the incompetence of this official, which has affected the whole army!" ”

At this point, it's useless to say this. However, no matter what, Lu Daqi is a civil official, the governor of Gansu, and their top boss, admitting his mistakes to these generals, even in this Chongzhen Dynasty, the status of military generals has improved a lot, it is still a rare thing.

When many generals saw this, some were silent, some hurriedly clasped their fists and returned the salute, and some immediately responded: "It's because these Tartars are too cunning, no one would have thought that they would come to Hami to ambush!" ”

Why not! Lu Daqi thought so in his heart, at that time, the military discussion, including Governor Hong, also thought that the Zhungar Department annexed other tribes, no matter how strong the strength was, it would not be stronger than the Ming army, and it would definitely run away, with the goal of dragging down the logistics of the imperial court officials and troops.

But at this time, that's all over.

Lu Daqi said to them: "Now I have no choice but to continue to stay in Hami and wait for help." ”

If I hadn't known that reinforcements couldn't have arrived so early, I wouldn't have had a full meal and fought with the enemy today. But at the moment, there is no way, it is in a desperate situation, so you can only pray that there will be a miracle!

So, this night was spent safely again. It can even be said that it is much more peaceful than other nights, and the Dzungar Department is far away, and there is no harassment at all.

After dawn, the Junggar cavalry saw that the Ming army was still in Hami, and they couldn't help cheering one by one. How to fight next, they already have a clear idea. Looking at the Ming army in Hami at this time, it was like seeing a lamb to the slaughter, how could you not be happy!

Although the price paid by the Junggar Ministry is also a lot, it is finally necessary to destroy this Ming army. This big victory can not only deter the Ming Kingdom, but also deter other tribes, and speed up the speed of the Zungar tribe to annex and digest other tribes.

Batur Hui was also in a very good mood, under the light of the morning sun, with a smile on his face, he stood on a high point and watched the situation in Hami City, and said to his son Sangha with a smile: "The Ming army ate the last meal yesterday, and starved him for another day, and after tomorrow, it will be time for us to attack them!" ”

"Father Khan, it's better to starve them for two more days, no matter how elite they are, no matter how well-equipped they are, they will lie on the ground and let us slaughter them!" When the monk heard this, he hurriedly suggested.

Hearing this, Baturhun looked up, shook his head, and said, "Calculating the time, it has been nine days since we raided Hami, and in two more days, it will be eleven days." On the first day, the Ming army was defeated and fled, and must have fled into the pass. If it is delayed any longer, if the Ming army comes to the rescue, it will not be good to fall short. ”

"It's five days away from the gate, even if it's day and night. And at this speed, even if it arrives, can the Ming army still have the strength to fight again? When the monk heard this, he was a little unimpressed.

However, when Baturhun heard this, he shook his head and did not accept the monk's proposal. For him, today's Ming Army is equivalent to a big mouthful of fatty meat, which makes him want to eat it very much, even if it is still hairy, he does not plan to shave it first, for fear that he will not be able to eat it when he turns back. There is the meaning of falling into the bag for safety.

"Before launching an offensive tomorrow, be prepared, you can't give the Ming army a chance to bite before you die!" Baturhun looked around at the many leaders under him and commanded sharply.

"Yes!" His men shouted in unison, and then dispersed in high spirits.

Not to mention, on this day, the Ming army deliberately showed weakness, making the Junggar cavalry think that the Ming army was no longer good, revealing the siege of the city, attracting the Junggar cavalry to attack. However, the Dzungar cavalry was indifferent at all.

The day passed quietly again.

In fact, the soldiers of the Ming army had eaten a very small amount before, and although they had a full meal, their physical strength could not be restored to the usual level at all. Or it can be said that after a full meal, it is even more uncomfortable to go hungry again.

After another day of hunger, many soldiers have no strength, they are still alive, at least they still have water to drink, but it is a bit powerless to hold their weapons and start fighting.

Looking at this situation, the hearts of many generals are heavy. After two more days, it is estimated that everyone will not be able to stand up. Even now, there are already soldiers who are overwhelmed by the heavy armor on their bodies, and they are all dragging it.

What to do?

There is no way!

Lu Daqi is old, and the situation is so grim, it is already a bit bad. Although he had nothing to eat, and there was still a little food to provide for him, he still lay on the bed, unable to get up again.

At noon, there was a sudden movement in the Junggar cavalry, and it didn't take much time to confirm that they were preparing to attack Hami.

The news was immediately reported to Lu Daqi, and when he heard it, he immediately asked the guards to help him up, carried him to the roof, and confirmed the movement of the Junggar army, he knew that the time limit had come, and he bowed three times in the direction of the Jingshi, and then sat under the banner of the word "Lu", took out his sword and put it on his knees, and said to the generals: "Farewell to the Martyrs' Shrine!" ”

There was no fear in the words, no other emotions, it was very flat, just like what he usually told him to do.

When many Ming army generals heard this, they all saluted him with their fists, and responded in a deep voice: "Farewell to the Martyrs' Shrine!" ”

Then, they all dispersed, and after a while, they heard voices in Hami City one after another, and their tone was firm and powerful: "Farewell to the Martyrs' Shrine!" ”

"Go too, kill one more Tartar if you can!" Lu Daqi said to the guards behind him, "Kill a Tartar for this official too!" ”

At this time, there is no need to say anything.

When many guards heard this, they all clasped their fists and saluted Lu Daqi, and then they also went downstairs to prepare to fight.

The wind in the Western Regions was much stronger than in Guannei, and Lu Daqi's white beard was bent into an arc. He glanced at Hami and saw that after the generals went down, about half of the soldiers were able to put on their armor and stand up to meet the battle. Half of the soldiers were lying there, or leaning against the wall, but they were too hungry to stand up.

"They are all good men!" At this time, Lu Daqi suddenly sighed with emotion.

Then he turned his head to look outside the city, and saw that the army of the Junggar Department had been assembled, surrounded by Hami on all sides, and it was obvious that they wanted to attack together on all sides, so there were not many people who could fight on the side of the Ming army.

He guessed correctly, at this time, Baturhun was in high spirits to make a final speech to the leader of his subordinates: "Besieged on all sides, even if those in the Ming army still have the strength to fight, they will not last long. ”

"Yes!" Many of the leaders knew that victory was in sight, and one by one they shouted in response with great excitement.

Looking up at Hami City in the distance, and looking at the handsome flag of the governor of Gansu that was still fluttering in the wind in the distance, Baturhun pointed with his hand and said: "Surrender that flag for Ben Khan to pad his ass!" ”

Hearing this, these leaders immediately responded violently, and their morale became even higher.

The time should be almost up, Batur Hun thought in his heart, his face suddenly changed, and he shouted: "There will not be a single prisoner left in this battle, and all of them will be cut off by Ben Khan!" Ben Khan wants to let the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom know that the Western Regions is not a place where he can reach out! ”

The leader of his subordinates immediately shouted again, as if the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom had been frightened by them. But at this moment, the monk was sharp-eyed, and suddenly pointed to Baturhun with his hand and said, "Father Khan, look over there!" ”

Baturhun looked in the direction of his finger, and saw that in the direction of the east, there were more than a dozen horses galloping towards him, and he hadn't paid attention to it before, but at this time he found that he was already a little closer to Hami. The Junggar cavalry around there did not move, apparently their own people.

Speeding from the east, could it be......

When Baturhun thought about it, his heart suddenly sank: It shouldn't be possible, it's definitely impossible to be so fast! I have estimated that if I start it in advance now, how can it be so fast, it is definitely not what I thought!

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