The city of Tabriz, Ivan Castle.

"Big brother, according to the Tehran informant, the Easterners are out of ammunition."

Karashah's face was full of excitement, he knew that the Orientals had powerful firearms, but without ammunition, it was just a burning stick.

"Is the message exact?"

Gahan Shah was composed, and since the breakdown of the negotiations, he has been operating in the shadows, seeking an opportunity to fight the Ming army.

"Sure!"

Kara nodded, "At least three informants have sent information, and their respective claims can corroborate each other. ”

"It's not enough, we must make sure that nothing goes wrong, the firepower of the Ming army is too terrifying, once we make a mistake, we have no chance."

"Big brother, don't worry, I have sent spies to verify the authenticity of the information, and also, the Timurid Khanate has replied, saying that it is willing to put aside hatred and jointly send troops to drive the Easterners out of this place!"

Gahan sneered, "They would be so kind? ”

"I think it's credible that the Timurid Khanate certainly didn't want to see the power of the Ming Dynasty spread to its doorstep."

"I mean, the purpose of their troops is not only to drive out the Orientals, I am afraid that they are preparing to take Tehran City in one fell swoop, and when the time comes, we will be passive!"

"Oops, I didn't think about it so much......"

Kara immediately realized the problem, over the years, the Timurid Khanate, the Ottoman Empire, the Black Sheep Dynasty, and the White Aries Dynasty were all fighting for the city of Tehran, and the final result was that no one actually controlled it, and now that the Ottoman Empire has fallen, the biggest force is the Timurid Khanate, and in the current situation, it is the best time to take Tehran.

At that time, the strength of the Black Sheep Dynasty and the White Aries Dynasty will be further compressed, and perhaps they will be encroached upon and annexed by the Timurid Khanate......

Gakhan asked: "Did the Timurid Khanate say how many troops were dispatched?" ”

"Say, 50,000 cavalry!"

"50,000 cavalry ......"

Gahan frowned, the Ming army stationed in Tehran was only 3,000, so why send 50,000 cavalry?

In fact, the reason is very simple, because the total number of people who can fight in the Black Sheep tribe is only 50,000, and the Timurid Khanate knows its own details, and it seems that it is ready to forcibly occupy Tehran.

"Big brother, what should we do?"

"Tehran's position is very important and cannot be easily conceded."

"But...... We only have 50,000 men, and most of them are infantry, and even if we take them out, we may not be able to beat the Mongols......"

"Then go to the conscription, and pass on my order, that every household must produce a man over sixteen years old and under fifty years old, and if not, pay fifty silver coins as military pay."

"Big brother, fifty silver coins...... Isn't it a bit much, I don't think the average person can take it. ”

"Nonsense, just that they can't take it out, otherwise, they all choose to pay the money, and if they don't come out, what will we do to fight?"

"Yes, yes, what the eldest brother said makes sense!"

Kara nodded in agreement and said, "Then I'll go and prepare!" ”

"Kara, you have to remember that the Shah family will rise from us!"

"Please rest assured, brother, even if the brother dies on the battlefield, he will take Tehran!"

Located 800 miles from Tehran, the city of Tabriz is mostly plain or sandy, with a few hills, which are not hindered by natural hazards, which is very conducive to marching.

In the darkness of the night, a small detachment of two hundred people was on the way.

They did not take the great road, but took the small path, and went out by day and night, and marched at night.

This team was personally led by Bei Lin, leading Tong Xuan, Mei Chun, Xu Pu and other hundreds of students from the Academy of Sciences, as well as 100 soldiers of the 3,000 battalion as escorts.

The team's guide is Maranch, a young man who has always performed very well and provided a lot of valuable clues in the search for the mole.

While the moles in the city were delivering the news, Belin had already organized people and quietly left the city.

After a journey of 800 miles and a full five nights, we finally arrived.

In order to avoid attracting the attention of the enemy, Belin chose to settle in a mountain col thirty miles outside the city.

This place is full of plains, and no one will run to live in the cols.

At night, Mei Chun led people to fly Kong Ming lanterns, test the wind direction, record data, and prepare for the upcoming siege battle.

Maranch infiltrated Tabriz during the day and escaped at night.

At this time, the city of Tabriz was being recruited, and there were people everywhere, and no one noticed him at all.

"Inquire clearly, the Black Sheep Tribe is ready to go out and launch a general attack on Tehran!"

Belin nodded and asked, "How many of them are there?" ”

Malanch said: "Originally, there were 50,000 people, but I heard that the Timurid Khanate would also take the opportunity to send troops, and it was a one-time dispatch of 50,000 cavalry, and the Shah brothers were worried that Tehran would be taken by the Timurid Khanate, so they recruited troops on a large scale, requiring every household to send a man, if not, they needed to come up with fifty silver coins as military expenses." ”

Belin couldn't help but scold: "This group of dogs who have lost their conscience, fifty silver coins, isn't this forcing people to death?" ”

"I've heard in the city that many families don't have men, and they can't afford to pay for them, so they are forced to sell their sons and daughters, and they have no way to live."

"Maranch, let me ask you, what would you do if you met such a leader?"

"Me?"

Maranch smiled and said, "I may be conscripted into the army, and then go to the battlefield as cannon fodder...... That's about it! ”

"Didn't you think about resisting?"

"Master, you're laughing, what should I resist?"

Belin sighed helplessly and said, "The same is true of the people of the Black Sheep Tribe, even if they want to resist, they are not capable, so meeting a sensible monarch is really a blessing from the previous life!" ”

Maranch asked, "Sir, are you talking about His Majesty the Emperor?" ”

"Yes, it's the emperor!"

Belin changed her words and said, "Let's get down to business, how is their conscription?" ”

"I have heard that 50,000 men have been recruited, and counting the original army, the total is 100,000. I also heard that the Shah brothers are preparing to send 80,000 men to attack Tehran, leaving 20,000 to defend the city of Tabriz. ”

"Where did you get so much news?"

"It has spread all over the city, and the Shah brothers do not seem to have any intention of concealing it, but want to tell others that they have 80,000 troops, is it a demonstration to the Timurid Khanate?"

"It's possible!"

Belin thought for a while and said: "The city of Tabriz is closer to Tehran and has geographical advantages, and if the Timurid Khanate wants to occupy Tehran, it needs to send more men and horses, which is a huge consumption, and it depends on whether the Mongols are willing to pay this price." ”

"My lord, what shall we do next?"

"Starting tomorrow, you will go to the city to fight, just wait for the other party's army to open, and report to me immediately!"

(End of chapter)