Chapter Twenty-Eight: Zhao Jinli's Report Celebrating the New Year in Yaogang

Although the report of Zhao Jinli's victory over the Tibetans in Dulan had already been reported, no one had come back to report the detailed situation. Hearing that Zhao Jinli was back, most of the main leaders of Yaogang came to listen to his situation report. Everybody cares about what's going on there.

Zhao Jinli is very calm now, although he is still a little nervous when he sees so many leaders, he is full of confidence, he quickly calmed down and reported the situation over there.

Although there were more than 10,000 reinforcements from Wusizang, they were afraid of the defenders of Dulan and did not dare to approach Dulan City. But they used the tactic of encircling Duran from afar. They cut off the connection between Dulan and Xining, thinking that you have lost contact with the outside world, the herdsmen cannot come out to graze, the farmers cannot come out to farm, and it will not be long before you are trapped. How did they know that the kiln people had already used the telegraph, and the news had already spread.

Due to the suddenness of the incident, Zhao Jinli organized more than 1,000 cavalry and rushed to Dulan. The reason why Zhao Jinli is so big is because he understands the combat power of the Mongols, and those Mongols can defeat the Usi Tibetans to a vulnerable blow, which shows that the Usi Tibetans will not have any combat power.

Sure enough, Zhao Jinli led people to the front of Dulan, and the Tanma in front reported back: "Commander, the front is the Wusi Tibetan." They didn't even have a decent camp. ”

Zhao Jinli quietly came to the front with people, looked at the Wusi Tibetan camp surrounded Dulan with a telescope, and felt very disappointed, what kind of army is this? Not even decent bandits, camps are just tents that are built casually. There was not even a decent guard post, and the sentry who was released was simply an errand. How did Zhao Jinli know that the Wusi Tibetans didn't expect anyone to come to support at all, they thought that they were surrounding Dulan, and the people inside couldn't send a letter, so it was impossible for anyone to come to support. Besides, these Tibetans are not all regular troops, and many of them are Tibetans, who were recruited temporarily.

After watching the Wusizang soldiers, Zhao Jinli said to the regiment commander who came with him: "I'll hand over these things to you." By the way, try to kill as few people as possible. Just beat them up and don't dare to come! ”

"Yes! Captains. "This regiment commander is a little confused in his heart, he wants to kill fewer people, and he has to beat them so scared that they don't dare to come, how can he do this job?

The regiment commander was a little confused, but the battalion commanders were not. One of the battalion commanders said: "So be it! We slaughtered from the east, and the two battalions in the middle wiped out the eastern force, and the two battalions in the north and south drove away the Us-Tibetans on the opposite side. As for what the commander said about killing as little as possible, I think it was also an order given to the commander from above, and the commander had to carry it out, which is not the commander's style at all. ”

As soon as the regimental commander heard this: "Good boy, I will listen to you." As soon as we saw that the military commander looked at it with a telescope, he lost his spirit, and his heart was confused. The brain hasn't turned yet. ”

After telegraphing the defenders in Dulan City, it was decided that the two sides would flank the inside and outside, act in unison, and concentrate on attacking the enemy in the east.

The reinforcements first quietly placed heavy machine-gun and mortar positions outside the camp of Uszang, and the cavalry assembled a little further back to avoid being spotted by the Uszangs. When ready, the regimental commander gave the order, and the mortar and heavy machine guns opened fire in unison. Suddenly, those who were in the camp in the east and had no preparation at all, these Us-Tibetans wanted to fall into hell. The arms and legs of them and the war horses were relentlessly flying everywhere, and the metal storm formed by the heavy machine gun bullets destroyed everything that dared to stand in their way. Taking advantage of the chaos in the camp, the cavalry behind them accelerated to kill, and the cavalrymen armed with automatic rifles rushed into the camp, almost shooting at the heads of these Famonusz-hiding soldiers.

In the camp, the Wusizang soldiers were beaten by the Yaogang cavalry and had nowhere to flee in the direction of Dulan City, but the defenders of Dulan City were killed at the same time.

There is no suspense in the battle. As originally envisaged, the Uszang soldiers in the middle of the east did not escape, and if they were not killed, they were wounded and captured. In other directions, the Uszang soldiers were chased by the Yaogang cavalry and fled for a while. Throughout the west and south of the Usz Tibetans, many fled before they could see the Yaogang cavalry.

The regiment commander saw Zhao Jinli and said, "Commander, these people are soldiers!" ”

Zhao Jin snorted through his nose and said, "Hmph! You try it instead, let them have automatic rifles, mortars, you have big knives and spears, I don't think you can run? ”

"This—" The head of the regiment was embarrassed.

"What's this? Town! Zhao Jinli said.

The battle is extraordinarily simple, it is a matter of charging.

After listening to Zhao Jinli's introduction, these leaders of Yaogang did not feel strange.

Chen Yufeng said: "Okay! We will not praise you for fighting such a battle. ”

Ouyang He also smiled and said, "Hehe! If I praise you for such a battle, you, Commander Zhao, will be embarrassed to listen! ”

"Huh! There's really nothing to say about this, I have to report on the work! Zhao Jinli said, "If it's worth talking about, it's still a matter later." ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Jinli deliberately picked up the water cup and took a sip of water, which made the leaders of Yaogang couldn't help laughing, they knew that Zhao Jinli was bold after making repeated military exploits in Hexi, and he dared to hang everyone's appetite in front of the leaders.

Seeing that the leaders were all laughing, Zhao Jinli knew that he had done a bad job, and quickly said: "I really brought good news!" ”

"Come on! Let's talk about it, little bunny! Chen Yufeng couldn't help it.

"Good!" Zhao Jinli hurriedly said, "We beat away the Wusi Tibetans, but the surrounding Wusi Tibetans also ran away without a trace." We have been studying the opening of the Silk Road, and we asked the Tibetan captives in Dulan to see if there were any Chinese speakers. As a result, a few people who were just stumbling and could speak simple Chinese, but who were not literate, were very disappointed and wanted to go back and talk about it. But suddenly, some Usz-Tibetans came, and they asked to see the governor of Dulan by name. Since I was there, he brought them before me. Unexpectedly, some of them asked me if I was an official sent by the imperial court? ”

I was stunned for a moment, and I thought I would say yes first! Anyway, we came here by order to beg thieves. Just say, 'Yes.'" Unexpectedly, they said that they were the Han people sent to Wusizang by the Ming Dynasty, as well as their descendants. ”

Zhao Jinli's words really shocked everyone.

Seeing everyone talking about it, and focusing on him again, Zhao Jinli said: "At that time, they were wearing the clothes of the Wusi Tibetans, but what they said was our sinicization, and it was still a little unfluent. I'm also a little confused. Later, after listening to them, I learned that our Ming Dynasty had commanders in Wusizang and Gagan, and both sides sent personnel to each other. They were sent to Wusizang by the Emperor of the Apocalypse in the second year of the Apocalypse, and when they wanted to come back, the road had already been blocked. Yunnan was occupied by the eight kings Zhang Xianzhong and other thieves, and Gagan was occupied by the Mongols. Among them, there are also Han Chinese who came to Uszang earlier, and some have already married wives and had children in Uszang. However, although they can't return to the Ming Dynasty, they have been living in the border area between Wusizang and Gagan, just to have the opportunity to return to the Ming Dynasty. This time, when they heard that the Mongols had been beaten away by the Han Chinese, and that the Tibetans wanted to occupy Dulan and other places, they were killed and wounded by the Han Chinese, so they saw hope. At this time, the local leader of Uszang also thought of them. When these leaders saw that these Han Chinese were more terrible than the Mongols, and fearing that the Han Chinese would come back to retaliate against them, they sent them out to make peace. But the Tibetans left a part of the Han Chinese and their families hostage, fearing that they would run away. ”

Ouyang He said: "It's not surprising, during the Han and Tang Dynasties, we had dealings with Wu Sizang. ”

"That's right! We also found in Xi'an that there were Tibetans who stayed behind, and they couldn't go back, so they settled down in the local area. And the descendants of the Persians! In the future, when we open up the Silk Road, we can mobilize them to go with us. Lu Chengxiang said.

"There are also Persian merchants in Quanzhou, and there are people who understand the Persian language. When I go on the Silk Road, I can also invite them. Li Yan said.

After everyone discussed for a while, Zhang Zhimu asked, "What are the conditions for them to want peace talks?" ”

"Those people who are in the head of Wusi said that we were originally a family and hoped that we would not invade each other, and they immediately reported to the Living Buddha in Lhasa that the road to Daming had been opened. The living Buddha of Lhasa has always been troubled by the impassability of the road to the Ming Dynasty. Zhao Jinli said.

"It's just wonderful," Zhang Zhimu said, "these people have been in Wusizang for many years, and they are familiar with the language and the situation. In the future, we will rely on them to govern Uszang. ”

As soon as Zhang Zhimu's words fell, many officials from the kiln gang glanced at each other, and they knew that Zhang Zhimu's eyes had fallen on the distant Wusizang.

"I promised them that as long as they don't do anything provocative, I won't attack them for the time being." "These people say they have to go back now because they're afraid it's too late and those who are hostages are in danger." I gave them something to eat and told them to go back. Tell them to take care of themselves, we won't leave them alone. They also said that there was no need to worry too much about them, and that the upper echelons of Wusizang were more willing to establish contact with the Ming Dynasty. They used to always send people to study in the Ming Dynasty and were full of worship for the Ming Dynasty! ”

"The news you brought back is simply fantastic. We have always wanted to open up the Silk Road, and with these people, we can at least open this road to Uszang. Zhang Zhimu said with some joy.

"There's one more thing I want to report to you." Zhao Jinli said, "When I arrived in Lanzhou, I met General Ningde and General Li Kui, and they were also preparing to open up the Silk and Road. They had now found some people who knew something about the situation in the Western Regions, and some people who knew the language there. General Li Kui wanted to personally lead people to the west. If there are enough goods to prepare, they want to leave at the beginning of spring next year. ”

Zhang Zhimu felt that this was a bit of a hurry, and it was not possible to prepare sufficiently, "For the time being, I think they should not rush to make the trip." There are some things that we have to discuss before we talk about them. It's not necessary to be in a hurry. ”

"I heard from General Li Kui that he was going to set off with a caravan of two or three hundred people, not only our own caravan, but also many other merchants' caravans. If you are mobilizing, you can gather three or four hundred people, and several thousand camels. Zhao Jinli said.

"Alright, let's look into this matter and talk about it." Zhang Zhimu knows that this time to open up the Silk Road, it is not about how much money to earn, the key is that this road must be passed.

"One more thing, General Ningde asked me to tell you, they want to send a team of men and horses to Lop Nur. There was a large oasis around Lop Nur, and they wanted to build an acropolis there so that they could make a foothold for their future march into the Western Regions. Zhao Jinli said and spread out a map.

Zhang Zhimu and others gathered around to take a look, and the map indicated that various areas in the Hexi region were clearly marked with a red pen in Lop Nur, and there was an obvious highway leading here. Zhang Zhimu knew that at this time, Lop Nur was still a large lake, the area was not much smaller than Qinghai Lake, surrounded by a large oasis, and only a few Lop Nur people were grazing, fishing and hunting here. Although Zhang Zhimu doesn't plan to enter the Western Regions now, he has the strength, and it is okay to stretch out a foot here now. Because it won't be a burden here, and it can support a large number of people. In particular, the current Lop Nur is connected to the Peacock River and the Tarim River. At this time, both the Tarim River and the Peacock River were abundant, and they could even march westward along these two rivers after Lop Nur. Now the opportunity is also rare, after the Mongols were beaten away, there is no one to take care of here.

"I agree to march into Lop Nur when the conditions are right. If possible, some people who have immigrated to the past can also do it. I'll talk to you about this again when you go back. Do you have any opinions? Zhang Zhimu asked for everyone's opinions.

Chen Yufeng looked at the map and said: "In the future, when the railway is opened, we will have to get some gunboats to go over, and we can control the banks of the Peacock River and the Tarim River through Lop Nur." When the conditions are ripe, can we build the railway to Lop Nur and then extend it along the banks of the Tarim River? ”

"Hmmm! What Mr. Chen said makes sense," Ouyang He said, "In that case, we can advance while building the railway in the Western Regions." With such a steel artery as the backing, south of the Tianshan Mountains, we can do it no matter what. ”

Zhang Zhimu knew that Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He could see the importance of Lop Nur at a glance. However, Zhang Zhimu still wanted to see what the ancient city of Loulan looked like now.

Lu Chengxiang glanced at the map and said, "Is it possible to combine the Silk Road with these rivers in the future?" It's much easier to walk that way. ”

"Mr. Lu is right, since we started the Silk Road anew, we have made our purpose clear, and on the basis of absorbing the wisdom of our predecessors, we have formulated our detailed plan." Zhang Zhimu said.

Zhao Jinli returned to Yaogang a few years ago, and the joy brought to Zhang Zhimu far exceeded the joy brought to Zhang Zhimu by how much silver he earned and how much grain he produced this year.

This year, because Niu Jinxing and Liu Zongmin are both in Yaogang for the New Year, it is inevitable that Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He will drink a lot more.

Zhang Zhimu saw that the kiln gang is really a bit like in his previous life for the New Year. A large number of goods are piled up, and when people celebrate the New Year, spending money is like flowing water. There is an endless stream of guests coming and going from the south to the north, and there is also a problem of the Spring Festival at this time, and the train tickets, carriage tickets, and ferry tickets before the end of the year need to queue up to buy.

Niu Jinxing and Liu Zongmin are now putting down all their identities and enjoying such a year in Yaogang to the fullest. Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He gave each of them some kiln coins and asked them to buy whatever they wanted. All of a sudden, they were overjoyed. In fact, each of them brought some silver, and thought of buying something in the kiln, but that bit of silver was not enough to do anything in the sea of goods in the kiln. They are afraid of losing face to Li Zicheng, and they have to pretend to be silver.

Ouyang He came to the Yaogang Hotel where Niu Jinxing and Liu Zongmin lived, called them together, and said to them: "It's the New Year, Mr. Zhang said that he won't buy anything for you." Let me send you some pocket money, so that when you go shopping by yourself, you can buy some cheap ones. ”

"Oops! Thank you Zhang Dongjia, we brought some silver when we came, you see we live here without spending silver, and we don't spend silver on food. There is nowhere to use the silver. Niu Jinxing was polite.

Liu Zongmin also said: "Thank you Mr. Zhang for thinking about us, we can see the horizon this time." I've never seen so many people spending a lot of money on the streets. ”

"I think you two are a little unhappy." Ouyang He said, "We don't treat you as outsiders. You say you have brought money, and it is your own. In fact, it is the silver that you carry with you, and how much silver you can carry. That bit of silver, enough to spend in the kiln? ”

Niu Jinxing and Liu Zongmin were a little embarrassed by what Ouyang He said.

Liu Zongmin smiled and said, "Hehe! What Mr. Ouyang said was. We didn't know how to spend money before. In the kiln these days, I know that it is good to have silver, and I think it is good to bring some silver to see everything, that is enough to spend? ”

"I know that you are all the right and left hands of King Chuang, and King Chuang cannot lack your silver. But far water can't quench the thirst of the near. Now is the time for the merchants of Yaogang to go shopping, you finally caught up with the New Year in Yaogang, don't you buy something for your family? Ouyang He said.

Niu Jinxing was also embarrassed to say: "I haven't spent money to buy anything for many years." But now in Yaogang as an ordinary person to go out to the mall, this feeling is really wonderful. It's really interesting to spend money on things and bargain with others. I'm not like General Quan, who doesn't bargain at all about what he likes, and soon there will be no silver in his pocket. ”

Liu Zongmin was a little embarrassed by what Niu Jinxing said.

Niu Jinxing asked again: "Mr. Ouyang, the oranges and other southern fruits here are not much more expensive than those in the south, can you earn silver?" ”

"I don't know any of this, but I know that they won't sell it if they lose it. Hehe! Ouyang He said, "You don't know, we harvest oranges and other fruits in the south, and the amount we buy is very large, and the price is cheap." Those fruits that could not be sold in the south in the past can also be sold for silver, and they also sell them for a little silver. Since our shipping capacity is large, the freight is not too high, so things are not too expensive. This year, not only do we have cheap fruit to eat here. Fruit farmers in the south also made money. It's a joy for all! ”

"That's great!" Niu Jinxing couldn't help but admire.

Although Liu Zongmin couldn't say anything to sigh, he still had the truth, "Before I came, many people were worried that their families would send them here." When I look back, I'll be scrambling to send my family. The people here live like paradise, and you can't think of it while sitting at home. ”

Ouyang He said without losing the opportunity: "In this way, our President Zhang also said that this is the initial stage. In the future, we will build a city dedicated to the production of cars, so that each of us has a car to sit in. On holidays, the family can go out in the car. ”

"Oh my God! Every house has a car, but the road is not full? Liu Zongmin said.

"Huh! General Quan is a real person," Niu Jinxing said, "We can build so many cars, and we have a way to solve the problem of using cars." ”

After speaking, Niu Jinxing said to Ouyang He: "I heard that the tickets for the Spring Festival Gala are particularly tight. If not, don't be too embarrassed. I've heard that the radio can also be broadcast live, so we can listen to it in the hotel. ”

"Yes! Mr. Ouyang, we are not outsiders now, don't be too embarrassed. Liu Zongmin also followed politely.

"Don't worry! We've all made arrangements," Ouyang He said, "If you don't let you participate, Zhang can always kick us out!" ”

Ouyang He's words moved Niu Jinxing and Liu Zongmin.

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