To the west of the Chatkar Mountains, there is an alluvial plain. The Chilchik River, a tributary on the right bank of the Syr Darya River, flows through the river and irrigates the farmland on both sides of the river, creating an oasis in the middle of the desert. It was the only place to go on the way to the Ferghana Basin, and it is also where the great armies of the current Kokand Khanate gathered. The commander-in-chief of the Kokand Khanate, Aguba, led the 200,000-strong army of the Kokand Khanate and stationed here, preparing for a decisive battle with the Northern Route Army of the 2nd Army of the invading Imperial Army.

Tashkent, meaning Stone Town, was built as early as the 2nd century BC and was famous for its commerce and handicrafts in the 6th century AD. It was also an important node at the time of the rise of the Silk Road. A thousand years from now, the armies from the East will once again arrive here. It's just that instead of friendship and trade, they bring war!

"My lord, the Chinese are only a hundred miles away from Tashkent, and it is expected that they will arrive tomorrow morning!" A general of the Kokand Khanate addressed Aguba.

"Order the whole army to be ready for battle. This time, we must let those Chinese know how powerful we are! Aguba's eyes were resolute. This time, the Kokand Khanate has been cornered, and if it cannot win, the price to pay will be its destruction. This time, the Kokand Khanate cannot afford to lose, and it will definitely not be able to lose!

"Yes, sir!" The general of the Kokand Khanate, bowed down and withdrew from the tent.

This time, Aguba chose to target the Northern Route Army of the 2nd Army of the Imperial Army. As for the Southern Route Army, the Kokand Khanate spared it out, and they only deployed a certain number of troops on the main roads in the eastern mountains of the Fergana Basin. As long as Aguba was able to defeat the Northern Route Army of the 2nd Army of the Imperial Army, then. In this battle, the Kokand Khanate was able to win. It can be said that the hope of the entire Kokand Khanate was placed on Aguba. This battle is a matter of life and death for the Kokand Khanate!

Though. The Kokand Khanate was completely at a disadvantage in this battle. However, Aguba has a certain amount of confidence in his army. The army of the 200,000 Kokand Khanate was all cavalry. Among them, 100,000 were armed with rifles bought from Britain and Russia. In addition, there were two hundred cannons. Such strength is second to none in the whole of Central Asia. Even the army of the mighty Chinese Empire. Aguba is also confident of fighting with one. He believes that this land belongs to them and Allah will bless them!

July 25, 1849. After a long journey of more than twenty days, the Northern Route Army of the 2nd Army of the Imperial Army arrived in Tashkent. In the forward were two brigades of border cavalry. The soldiers of these two frontier cavalry brigades are all from various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, and they are more adapted to the climate and environment of Central Asia. Behind two border cavalry brigades. The 5th Infantry Corps and 4 Frontier Infantry Brigades of the Imperial Army. 3rd and 4th Imperial Cavalry Corps. then in the wings.

"Commander, the main force of the Kokand Khanate is in Tashkent, it seems that they are preparing for a decisive battle with us here!" A staff officer reported to Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu.

"Since they want a decisive battle, let's give them this chance! It's just right to wipe them out in one fell swoop, so you don't have to do it again! Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu's face was full of confidence. The Kokand Khanate was able to assemble its main forces for a decisive battle with the Imperial Army, which was very important for the Imperial Army. Undoubtedly the most advantageous. Central Asia is a vast region with flat terrain. Suitable for cavalry combat. The army of the Kokand Khanate, almost all of them were cavalry. If they avoid fighting and fight a guerrilla war with the Empire, it will be more troublesome. Now, the Kokand Khanate is undoubtedly killing itself by doing so.

After a short rest, more than 100,000 troops of the Northern Route Army of the 2nd Army of the Imperial Army continued to march south. The two frontier cavalry brigades of the vanguard have already lined up in battle formation. Although these soldiers have not been joining the Imperial * army for a short time, the Imperial * army is well treated, well-armed, and their families have been properly arranged. This makes these soldiers have a very high sense of identification with the Empire.

The Chinese Empire and the Kokand Khanate, hundreds of thousands of people on both sides gathered in Tashkent, and a big war was about to take place. The outcome of this war will be a matter of belonging to the Central Asian region. Whether to continue to exist as an independent state, or to be annexed by the Chinese Empire.

"Order the troops, prepare for battle!" After the arrival of the Northern Route Army of the 2nd Army of the Imperial Chinese Army, Agubo also gave the order to prepare for battle. The cavalry of the 200,000 Kokand Khanate, mighty and mighty, formed a phalanx one after another, and there was no end in sight.

"Humph! Cavalry charged in dense shapes? These guys from the Kokand Khanate are really idiots. Don't they know that such a plastic surgery is simply looking for death in the face of the powerful firepower of the Imperial Army? Let the 5th Infantry Corps get into positions and let those guys from the Kokand Khanate know how powerful our firepower is! Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu had a disdainful smile on the corner of his mouth. In the face of the powerful firepower of the Chinese Empire, the formation of the cavalry's dense charge had long proven to be unfeasible.

"Yes, Commander!" The herald immediately went to deliver the order. More than 30,000 men of the 5th Infantry Corps of the Imperial Army entered the position and built a long defensive line. The defense line looks very weak, but in fact, the defense line with heavy machine gun fire points and mortar positions is not so easy to break through.

Two brigades of border cavalry retreated behind the positions. The cavalry corps on both flanks were ready to attack. Once the army of the Kokand Khanate was defeated by the lines of the imperial infantry, it was time for them to charge.

"Cowardly Chinese, they actually hide behind the position. Did they think that they would be able to withstand the cavalry of the great Kokand Khanate? Come and warn the Chinese that if they are willing to retreat, we can spare them. Otherwise, we'll tear them to shreds! Agubo said proudly. Originally, he was still a little worried. The prestige of the Imperial Chinese Army made him a little afraid. But now after seeing the table of the Imperial Chinese Army, all the worries have vanished. How could the army of the timid Chinese Empire compare with the cavalry of the brave Kokand Khanate.

A junior officer of the Kokand Khanate, waving a white flag, rode a horse and came to the front of the positions of the Chinese* army.

"Orientals, the great Lord Aquba warns you to leave the land of the Kokand Khanate at once. Otherwise, the brave cavalry of the Kokand Khanate will cut off all your heads! The emissary of the Kokand Khanate shouted haughtily.

"Humph! Licentious. Sniper get ready to take out that arrogant guy! Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu put down the binoculars and said coldly.

"Yes, Commander!"

"Smack!" A few minutes later, a crisp gunshot rang out. I saw that the envoy of the Kokand Khanate had fallen from his war horse. A bullet hole appeared in his forehead. A good sniper, one shot through his head.

"Damn! Those Orientals actually did not follow the rules and killed our messenger, which is simply an unforgivable sin. Ali, I'll give you 50,000 men to break through the Chinese's defenses and crush them. Then I will lead an army to meet you! Aguba angrily gave the order.

"Yes, sir!" A burly middle-aged general replied loudly.

Half an hour later, 50,000 cavalry of the Kokand Khanate launched a charge.

The sound of horses' hooves rumbled like thunder. The brave cavalry of the Kokand Khanate, waving their sabers, charged the defense line of the imperial army without hesitation. They believe that with the blessing of Allah, they will be able to defeat the evil Easterners.

"It's spectacular!" Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu said with sincere admiration. Such scenes were repeated many times in Eastern Siberia and on the Western Siberian Plain during the Empire's war against Russia. Those brave Russian Cossack cavalry, braving the powerful fire of the Imperial Army, charged the line of defense of the Imperial Army, but in exchange, they were shot by the powerful fire of the Imperial Army and turned into a cold corpse.

"Artillery ready, fire!" The commander of the front gave the order.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "More than two hundred 75-mm rapid-fire guns began shelling. Dense shells flew towards the cavalry formations of the charging Kokand Khanate. Cannonballs exploded in the crowd, scattering shrapnel around the cavalry of the Kokand Khanate.

"Allah! The Chinese have so many cannons. "The generals of the Kokand Khanate exclaimed in amazement at the constant flow of cavalry dismounted by the shock wave generated by the explosion of the shells of the Chinese* army, or by shrapnel to harvest their lives.

"Damn, what about our artillery? Fight back now! Aguba's face was gloomy.

The Kokand Khanate also bought 200 cannons from Russia, and this time, Aguba brought them with him.

Under the command of the Russian advisers, the artillery of the Kokand Khanate hurriedly set up the cannons, and then began the shelling. It's just that these artillery of the Kokand Khanate, the artillery technology is really not flattering, they just shoot the shells, but whether the shells can hit the positions of the Chinese Imperial Army, it is unknown. In addition, the artillery sold by Russia to the Kokand Khanate had a limited range and could not reach the positions of the Chinese army.

Less than a few minutes after the artillery of the Kokand Khanate opened fire, hundreds of 105-mm light howitzers of the Imperial Army opened fire, and under the guidance of the artillery observation balloons in the air, these shells accurately landed on the artillery positions of the Kokand Khanate.

One shell after another exploded, and fireballs rose from the artillery positions of the Kokand Khanate. The heavy cannon was blown by the shock wave generated by the explosion of the shell, and many of the artillery were torn to pieces, and those who survived were also frightened, and the wolf bèi fled. (To be continued......)

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