Chapter 724: Hongmen Banquet

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"Monk King, we have concentrated 200,000 troops this time, and if we want to deal with those Qing troops, isn't it a matter of being able to capture them?" Arslen, the Khan king of the Xilin Gol Division, said. Although, Monk Grinqin used to be just a county king on the left wing of the Korqin Department, and his status was far inferior to that of these Khan kings. But now it was different, Monk Lingqin was already the commander of the imperial cavalry, the highest official in the imperial army of the Mongols, and his status was far superior to that of the Khans.

"Hmmm! Naturally, the Qing army cannot be compared with us now. However, if the news is leaked, if the Manchu minds realize in advance that something is wrong and run away, it will be troublesome. Let's not forget that in addition to hundreds of thousands of bannermen, there are more than 30,000 Russians. Those old Russian hairy men have a lot of Chinese blood on their hands, and we will never let them go. Monk Grinqin said. In the months after the surrender, he also completely figured it out and accepted the national concept of the unification of China in the empire.

"Don't worry, monk. When the time comes, we will definitely defend it, not a single fly will be able to escape, let alone those Qing troops. The Khan King of the Ordos Ministry, Halbara, also assured.

"Ladies and gentlemen, His Majesty the Emperor has given the order. After this battle, the remaining 4 armies of the Imperial cavalry will begin to be formed. When the time comes, the recruitment of soldiers will be based on the appearance of each tribe in the battlefield. So this time, everyone has to take a good look. Monk Grinqin said.

All the Khan kings were moved. Although they brought with them the Mongol cavalry of various divisions, the total strength was as high as 100,000. However, in addition to war horses and weapons such as scimitars and spears. There is nothing else. On the other hand, the Mongol cavalry that joined the Imperial cavalry was completely the standard equipment of the Imperial cavalry, with rifles and sabers, plus grenades and other equipment, which could be the envy of other Mongols.

The khans of all the tribes said that this time everyone would definitely do their best to assist the imperial army in the battle, and strive to annihilate the remnants of the Manchu Qing in one fell swoop. After all. Only after joining the Imperial cavalry can their clan's rights and interests be guaranteed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have drawn up a battle plan. Tomorrow wait until the arrival of the 1st Cavalry Corps of the Manchus. In the evening of the same day, the Khans hosted a banquet for the commander and senior officers of the Qing Army's 1st Cavalry Corps, and then the Mongol cavalry assisted the imperial cavalry. 1st Cavalry Corps during the siege. At the same time, the generals of the 1st Cavalry Corps of the Qing army were forced to surrender. If you can force them down. That's for the best. After coming into contact with the armament of the 1st Cavalry Corps of the Qing Army, we will meet the remaining cavalry corps of the Qing Army and the Russians the day after tomorrow. At that time, the 1st Cavalry Corps and the 2nd Cavalry Corps of the Empire will deal with more than 30,000 Russian cavalry corps. The Mongol cavalry cooperated with the 14th Infantry Corps to deal with the remaining Qing army. Whether this battle can end perfectly depends on everyone's watch. Major General Qiao Moyan, deputy commander of the Imperial Cavalry and commander of the 2nd Cavalry Corps, said.

The khans of the Mongol tribes in southern Mo all nodded their heads one after another, expressing their approval of the battle plan formulated by the empire. The remaining troops of the Manchu Qing now. There were only two cavalry corps. If you can eat one first, it means that the battle is already half won.

Afternoon of March 22, 1847. More than 25,000 people from the 1st Cavalry Corps of the Qing Army arrived outside the mouth. The Khans of the Mongol tribes in southern Mo warmly greeted these Qing cavalry. Accompanying these Qing troops were the Manchu Minister of Military Aircraft and Foreign Affairs Secretary Saishanga. Because he was a Mongol, the regent Aisin Jueluo. Mianyu and the chief military minister Wen Qing both believed that it would undoubtedly be much more appropriate for him to be in charge of negotiating with the Mongol ministries.

More than 20,000 Qing cavalry, guided by the Mongolian cavalry, entered the camp that had been prepared for them.

That night, as soon as it got dark, the Khan of the Horqin tribe, Sona Mupengsug, the Khan king of the Xilin Gol tribe, Arslen, and the Khan king of the Ordos tribe, Halbara, held a banquet and demanded that the Minister of Military Aircraft and Foreign Affairs Shangshu Saishan'a, the commander of the 1st Cavalry Corps of the Qing Army, Lieutenant General Engui, and the commanders of the four cavalry divisions. Saishana and Lieutenant General Engui and their entourage, not suspecting deceit, went to the camp of the Mongol cavalry with only a small number of guards to prepare for the banquet. The rush for several days in a row made it very hard for them, and if they could eat a big meal, they could just relieve their fatigue.

"Lord Sai, General Engui, please take a seat." The faces of the Khan King Sona Mupensug and the other Khan kings of the Korqin tribe were full of smiles and looked very enthusiastic. These people can become the khans of many large tribes in southern Mongolia, and they are all shrewd guys. They all know that if they want to fully integrate into the empire and make contributions to the empire, they rely on this action.

After Saishana and Lieutenant General Engui were seated, the Mongolian girls, who had already been prepared, presented carefully prepared food and spirits from the grassland. Inside the tent, the scrutiny immediately began.

Under the enthusiastic persuasion of King Sona Mupunsug Khan and others, Saishana and Engui and others all let down their guards and began to drink one cup after another. For two hundred years, the Mongols had been a staunch supporter of the Manchus, and the Manchus had little defense against them.

"King Sona Mupunsug Khan, are all the Mongol tribes in Southern Mo ready? When His Royal Highness the Prince Regent arrives, we will cross the desert and enter northern Mongolia. The northern Mongolian side has also been prepared, and the pastures prepared for southern Mongolia have been divided. Although we have to give up the Monan grassland now, we will soon fight back. Our Russian allies have already sent 600,000 troops to the Far East, and when the time comes, we will be able to wipe out the rebels in the south. After the Qing Dynasty regained the country, you are all heroes of the Qing Dynasty! Your Royal Highness the Lord Regent will never forget your contributions. Seshana began to make promises to these Mongol khanates.

"Yes, Lord Sai. Although the Qing Dynasty has encountered temporary difficulties, we all believe that the Qing Dynasty will definitely be able to rise again in the future. Those rebel bandits in the south are just rampant for a while. King Sonamupongsug Khan said with a smile on his face.

The other Khans also chimed in, but who knew that they had already taken refuge in the Empire?

The expression of the Khans of the Mongol tribes in the south of the Mo Dynasty made Saishana and Lieutenant General Engui very satisfied. Now that we have reached the mouth of the mouth, further north, we will be able to enter the Mongolian steppe. After crossing the desert and entering the Mobei grassland, he was able to leave the pursuers of the Chinese Empire behind. When the time comes, they will be really safe.

Under the diligent persuasion of King Sonampengsug Khan and others, Saishan-a and Lieutenant General Engui drank a lot of wine. Soon, the group was drunk.

Seeing that it was almost over, King Sonampensug Khan made a gesture to one of the Khans beside the tent. The king of the Khan, on the pretext of urinating, left the tent. Lieutenant General Seishan-ah and Lieutenant General Engui were also unaware of the threat.

"Ahh Yes! Suddenly, several screams sounded outside the tent, and Saishan, Engui and the others were all stunned.

"What's going on?" Lieutenant General Engui stood up and asked in some surprise. Because he seemed to hear the screams of his guards.

At this time, the door of the tent opened, and a group of heavily armed soldiers of the Imperial Chinese Army rushed into the tent, and the muzzles of the black hole were aimed at Lieutenant General Saishana and Lieutenant General Engui.

Subsequently, Monk Greenqin, who was wearing the uniform of the Imperial Major General, and Major General Kang Rui, the commander of the Imperial 14th Army, also entered the tent.

"You guys! What are you doing here? Sezanne was so shocked that the wine he drank seemed to turn into a cold sweat, and his vest was wet.

"You actually betrayed the Qing Dynasty? I have always treated the Mongolian tribes in the Qing Dynasty, but I didn't expect you to be wolf-hearted! Lieutenant General Engui was furious and angrily rebuked King Sona Mupunsug Khan and others.

"Humph! You Manchus have always restricted us Mongols, is this also treating us well? From two hundred years ago to the present, the population of our Mongolian tribes has not only not increased, but has decreased, and this qiē is all done by you Manchus. Monk Greenqin said hatefully.

"You, you're a monk Lingqin?" Lieutenant General Engui said with a surprised expression. Before, Monk Lingqin was wearing an Imperial Army uniform and had cut his braids, but he didn't recognize it for a while. Now that Monk Grinqin had spoken, he immediately recognized it.

"Yes, I am Monk Grinqin. However, I am no longer a general of the Manchus, but a general of the Empire. Monk Grinqin said.

"You traitors, you will regret it. His Royal Highness the Lord Regent will never let you go! Eungui said angrily. The Mongol rebellion was completely unexpected by them, and it was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Manchus.

"It's over, it's all over, how can this be?" The Manchu Minister of Military Aircraft and Foreign Minister Sai Shang said in a muttered voice. If the Manchus wanted to continue their confrontation with the Chinese Empire in the Mongolian steppe, they had to rely on these Mongols. But now, the Mongols have actually rebelled, which is undoubtedly a draw from the bottom of the kettle for them! The Manchu Qing Dynasty is completely finished.

"Surrender, you are surrounded. In addition, your 1st Cavalry Corps has been surrounded by 100,000 regular regiments of the Empire. If you want to live, give the order for the Qing army to lay down their weapons! Major General Kang Rui, commander of the 14th Imperial Infantry Corps, said.

By the time they captured Saishan, Lieutenant General Engui and others, the Imperial 1st Cavalry Corps, the 2nd Cavalry Corps and 100,000 Mongol cavalry had already surrounded the camp of the Qing Army's 1st Cavalry Corps. Artillery and heavy machine guns have been erected, and if the Qing troops inside do not surrender, they will attack. (To be continued......)