Late at night the next day, outside the city of Yanqi, the barracks of the invading Kokand army were brightly lit. Agubo and the leaders were overjoyed, and they were still immersed in the joy of the great victory of the capture of Yanqi City.

In less than half a month, the Agubo invading army took Korla and Yanqi, the two most important and dazzling transshipment hubs and military towns on the Silk Road, at a very small cost. ……

After taking stock, it has been exactly two years since he led his troops into Kashgar, an important border town of the Qing Empire, in early 1865. At present, half of Xinjiang, nearly one million square kilometers of land south of the Tianshan Mountains, has been flattened by itself; The thirty-six countries of the former glorious Western Regions took only two years to pocket half of them......

Thinking of these achievements, as a military commander, Aguba believes that his military command skills have far surpassed those of Qin Shi Huang of China and Alexander of Europe. He Agubai is the real "Emperor of the Ages...... According to the current military strength of the "Hongfu Khanate" and the British mercenaries, in less than a year, he will be able to hold the whole of Xinjiang in the palm of his hand!

Aguba was well aware of the military value of the cities of Korla and Yanqi. This is the throat of the north and south of Xinjiang, and it is the most ideal core area to dominate the north and south of the entire Tianshan Mountains. Therefore, he decided to choose the city of Korla as the "national capital" of his "Hongfu Khanate". And the most important military town in Gongwei, the "national capital", is Yanqi City.

At present, his greatest concern is how to force the Turkuts to submit to his feet as soon as possible, and to take the Turhut tribesmen's grazing land that lies across the passage of Ili and Urumqi as soon as possible. At this time, an extremely shameless plan of action was brewing in his head......

Kubri, the military advisor, entered the Great Tent of Aguba.

"Your Majesty! The Zabudaiji of Turghut and the Khan's Guards had already arranged to drink in the manor by the Kaidu River. Now it's time to implement the next step. Kubri reported with some smugness.

A sinister smile crossed Agubai's face, and he suddenly asked, "Didn't their King of Buyan Khan go to Beijing?" Why, the Khan's guards didn't follow? ”

"Their Khan King's guard, more than 300 people, is indeed all here! I reckon that the reason why King Buyan Khan left his guard in his tribe was because he wanted to use it to protect his Hatun! Kubri replied.

Agubo said thoughtfully: "Jinhua Hatun did not come to Yanqi, but she sent such a strong Khan King's guard, it seems that she has other plans...... She wanted to show them what they were capable of? Let's not underestimate the Turghut tribes? ”

Kubri excitedly said, "That's the best! We'll be able to 'count what we count'......"

Aguba nodded, his eyes gradually revealing a fierce light, and suddenly shouted, "Said! ”

"In!" Said hurriedly responded.

"You rush back to Korla now! Inform Kedakir: The main force of the guard of the Khan of the Mongol tribe of Turghut has been in Yanqi City. He immediately personally led the main cavalry of the Fourth Army Corps from Korla to Harmodun and raided the camp of the Mongol tribes in Turghut! Kidnap Jinhua Hatun! …… You tell him that I will return to Korla tomorrow night. ”

Said responded, turned around and walked out of the tent, and immediately took a few cavalry and galloped in the direction of Korla......

In the second half of the night, the invading army of Kokand was stationed in the barracks of the city of Korla. Aguba's third son, the commander of the Fourth Legion, Kedakor had received orders to raid the camp of the Turghut tribe and kidnap Jinhua Hatun, and was gathering his men and horses to prepare for departure.

Prior to this, according to Said's description of the topography near the camp of the Turghut tribe, Kedakor had already sent a team of men and horses to set off in advance, planning to use the cover of night to secretly approach and capture the pontoon bridge of the Kaidu River near the south side of the camp of the Turghut tribe. Open this critical passage for the main force.

A group of artillerymen was fixing several disassembled light mountain gun assemblies and more than a dozen boxes of shells on horseback.

In front of the dark east gate of Korla City, Kedaquel led a large group of cavalry to roar past......

It's just dawning. At the foot of the majestic and beautiful Erbin Mountain, the Halmodun on the grassland looks very peaceful and quiet. The wide Kaidu River is still flowing quietly to the east. The shepherd dog, which had stayed up all night, began to fall asleep; Large flocks of birds begin to chirp in the treetops, ready for the day.

A few wisps of smoke have gradually risen from the large yurts on the west side of the Turgot tribe camp...... Several old people got up early and were busy feeding the trough in their stable; Battle's old mother, as usual, got up early, carrying a bucket to milk the cows......

None of the people who are still asleep or just awake would have thought that the claws of the invaders have struck them and that disaster is about to befall them!

On the lookout on the side of the gatehouse of the tribe's camp, the sergeant on duty walked back and forth, vigilantly observing the movements in the distance around him. Outside the gatehouse, several sergeants were cleaning up the debris on the ground in front of the gate.

Suddenly, the sergeant on duty on the lookout found that there seemed to be a piece of dust raised in the direction of the Seven Star Mountain Pass in the distance, and he was very surprised! Immediately take out the binoculars and hold them up to check.

I was shocked by this look! I saw a large black cavalry team, which was rushing towards the direction of the tribe's main camp......

The sergeant on duty shouted at the sergeant outside the gatehouse: "There is a situation! Fast! - Hurry up and inform Sanji Meiren! ”

At the same time, the two sergeants on duty quickly took out the horns and sounded the warning horn of the foreign enemy......

For the first time in a hundred years, this dull, piercing, ominous trumpet sounded in the sky over Halmodun, the core of the Turghut tribe! It has long echoed in the grasslands and valleys......

After a while, a thick brown wolf smoke rose from the beacon tower on the mountain behind the tribe's camp, and then the wolf smoke rose from the next beacon tower, and spread along the Kaidu River valley to the Chahan Wusu Fortress and Bayinbrook Grassland......

Sanji Meiren, who hurried to the lookout, immediately ordered to blow up the pontoon bridge over the Kaidu River when it was confirmed through the binoculars that these brigades of cavalry were approaching brigades of cavalry that were the fierce enemy troops of Kokand; But at the same time as he ordered the bridge to be blown up, he heard gunfire on the side of the pontoon!

Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, hundreds of enemy troops who were ambushed on the side of the pontoon bridge on the Kaidu River in advance had already launched a surprise attack on the bridgehead position on the south side of the pontoon bridge. The few Turghat bridge guards who were caught off guard were all killed in an instant.

Some of these enemy troops entered the bunker position, opened fire to control and suppress the fire of the bridge-defending position on the opposite bank, and the rest all rushed onto the bridge deck and quickly attacked and advanced to the bridgehead position on the north side; The Gatling guns carried by the enemy were also set up high on the south bank of the river and began to fire intensively at the opposite bank......

In less than a bag of cigarettes, the entire pontoon bridge and the bridge-guarding positions at both ends of the Kaidu River completely fell into the hands of the enemy.

When the enemy attacked and occupied the bridgehead position on the north side, Sanji Meiren, Meng He, and Wei Xiao rushed over with a group of cavalry, preparing to seize the bridgehead on the north side and blow up the pontoon bridge.

When the cavalry was less than 200 paces from the river, the enemy's Gatling guns on the south bank began to fire again, and the enemy troops who rushed across the bridge also began to fire intensively, and the horses of the cavalry team were shot down......

At this time, the vanguard cavalry unit of the main force of the Fourth Army of Kedaquel had reached the south bank of the Kaidu River and was ready to go to the bridge.

Sanji Meren saw that there was no hope of recapturing or blowing up the pontoon; And being suppressed in this open area, I can't lift my head, and it is undoubtedly a dead end to consume it. In desperation, while fighting back, he led the team into the jungle and withdrew to the camp......

With the main cavalry of the enemy's Fourth Legion, Kedakor crossed the Kaidu River and reached the periphery of the large camp of the Turghut tribe. He immediately raised his horsewhip and gave a loud order:

"Surround the Turgot battalion!"

The gates of the tribal camp slowly opened...... Lama Mucheng and Sanji Meiren hurried out of the gate and came to Kdakkelma.

"Amitabha!" Lama Mu Cheng bowed to Kedakor and asked suspiciously, "Your Excellency, General! When the army arrives, I don't know what to advise? ”

Kedaquel looked arrogant and shouted loudly: "I am the commander of the Fourth Army of the 'Hongfu Khanate' and the commander of the garrison of Korla City!" On the orders of the Great Khan of my family, I have come to invite your Jinhua Hatun to the Korla military camp to discuss matters! ”

Sanji Meiren was surprised! Hurriedly explained: "General! Our Turkut Mongol tribe has rules for hundreds of years. When the king of Khan goes out, Hatun can't leave the tribe! Besides, the little prince is not yet three years old, and he can't do without Eji! ……”

With a look of disdain, Kdarkel said arrogantly, "That's your business. I'm doing what I'm told! …… I'm going to give you a quarter of an hour to think about it...... I warn you, it's best for your Hatun to come with me. Otherwise! Don't blame me for being ruthless......"

Sanji Meiren forced the anger in his heart, and said, "Don't you think it's too much? ……”

"I have told you that I am doing what I am told! Don't you understand? Kerdaquel yelled.

Sanjimeren glanced at Kdakkel's team and saw that the thugs were not only numerous, but also carrying several artillery pieces, which were already being assembled, erected, and aimed, all of which were pointed at the tribal camp. He snapped and asked:

"Kill before you enter the door! Bringing guns and cannons to invite people to appointments, is this the hospitality of your 'Hongfu Khanate'? ”

Kdaquel said with a sinister smile, "This is a necessary measure to complete my mission and avoid accidents." You should understand! ”

Seeing this scene, Lama Mucheng felt that he could no longer communicate normally with the leader of the Kokand army, so he hurriedly stopped Sanji Meiren and said to Kedakir:

"Your Excellency, General! Please wait. ”

After saying that, the two hurriedly turned around and walked quickly to the camp......

In the big tent of the tribal camp, Lama Mucheng and Sanji Meiren explained the intention of the Kokand army to Jinhua Hatun and the leaders.

Jinhua Hatun calmed down and said angrily, "They are coming for me......"

The leaders were indignant and shouted in unison: "We will defend Hatun to the death!" ”

Lama Mucheng said worriedly: "These despicable bandits took advantage of our unguarded and empty troops to come and attack...... Not only did they surround the battalion, but they also carried a number of cannons, the muzzles of which were already aimed at the battalion...... O Buddha! Bless our Hatun! Bless our tribe! ”

"Hearing the sound of the horn and seeing the wolf smoke, the reinforcements of the flags will arrive in half an hour at the earliest. I'm trying to stop them now, and let's talk about Hatun's transfer!" After Sanji Meiren finished speaking, he walked out of the big tent quickly.

"Then escort Hatton to evacuate first, right?" Su Kaizhaleng said.

At this time, Jinhua Hatun was not worried about his own safety, but worried about the tens of thousands of tribal people who had not yet been transferred into the mountain, which were near the camp. She said calmly:

"If I withdraw now, the Kokand army will not rest on its laurels! These tens of thousands of tribesmen will be poisoned by them......"

"It's too late to move these large numbers of people. Only when Hatun is safe can the tribe have hope. Decide to transfer now! Lama Mucheng said eagerly.

As the captain of the guard, Bayin Chaolu was even more anxious in his heart, waved his hand and said, "I can't hesitate any longer!" We protected Harton from the back door and rushed out into the ......"

In just these ten minutes, seeing that there was no reaction in the Turgo camp, Kedakel on the horse had already lost his patience. However, he also knew in his heart that the bloody Turks would never give in easily! If he does not give the other side enough deterrence and does not show his superior military strength, he will not be able to complete his mission.

Towards the large camp of the Turghut tribe in front, Kedakr raised his horsewhip again, and gave the order in a vicious voice: "Open the cannon!" ”

Artillery began to fire......

The lookout tower and gatehouse of the tribal camp were the first to be blown up, and the air wave from the explosion of the shells threw several sergeants into the air......

Several yurts on the side of the tribal camp were also hit by enemy artillery fire, and a fire broke out in an instant; Shells exploded among the terrified populace......

A large number of people began to pour into the tribal camp through the side gates, and the male herdsmen were armed with their own swords and guns to participate in the battle to defend their homeland and fight back against the invaders......

Cadakel raised his command knife and shouted, "Attack!" ”

The cavalry of the enemy brigade began to rush towards the gatehouse of the large camp, which had been blown up......

Dozens of sergeants in the Horde camp opened fire at the same time, and several enemy cavalrymen were shot and fell from their horses...... An overwhelming rain of arrows was fired, and another large number of enemy cavalry fell from their horses.

At this time, in the tribal camp, there were only a large battalion garrison of less than 100 people led by Sanji Meiren, a 30-person Jinhua Hatun escort team led by Bayin Chaolu, a cavalry squad of 30 people left by the Batel cavalry, plus more than 100 cavalry teams led by Sukaizhaleng and Jiangba Kundu, and the rest were all middle-aged and elderly herdsmen, monks, and lamas gathered nearby......

This limited defensive force obviously could not stop the ferocious enemy cavalry from frantically charging wave after wave...... The cavalry of the enemy brigade rushed into the Horde camp.

Sanji Meren led the garrison of the large battalion, relying on various obstacle bunkers to continue to shoot at the enemy, desperately blocking the enemy cavalry; Hundreds of middle-aged and elderly herdsmen and dozens of lamas and monks led by the Cairen Lama are armed with bows, arrows, and long sticks to resist the enemy......

Su Kaizhaleng and Jiang Bakun both led more than 100 cavalry and began to storm the enemy's left flank.

Meng He and Wei Xiao led dozens of cavalry and began to storm the enemy's right flank.

In the midst of the scuffle, the enemy cavalry that rushed into the camp killed people on sight, and fired at the elderly, women, and children who were fleeing in terror......

In front of a yurt next to the big tent, under the escort of several guards, the grandmother hurriedly moved out of the yurt with the little prince Zhuoktu (the son of King Buyan Khan and Jinhua Hatun), who was less than three years old. It happened to be spotted by three enemy soldiers, and the three enemy cavalry rushed over with their swords......

Seeing this, Sanji Meiren urgently shouted: "Protect the little prince!" He swung his sword and slashed down one of the enemy soldiers who rushed in front of him, and immediately turned and threw his saber...... One of the enemy soldiers who rushed towards Choktu was impaled through the chest and fell from his horse.

Battle's old father swung his pole and grabbed the neck of an enemy who was rushing towards the little prince, and dragged them off his horse with all his might.

The third of the enemy who rushed towards the little prince was thrown off his horse by the long whip of Caitsk.

When an enemy soldier swung his knife to cut off the pole of Battle's old father's horse, and then swung his knife at the old father, he was whipped in the face by the long whip of Caitsk, and the enemy soldier threw off the knife and covered his face and fell off his horse. The old father picked up the saber on the ground and stabbed the fallen enemy......

An enemy soldier slashed from behind Caitzek with a sword. Dorji's slingshot shot out of the enemy's eye...... The enemy covered his eyes and immediately fell off his horse.

Another soldier raised his knife to cut Dorji, and Dorji's sheepdog flew up and bit the enemy's saber hand, dragging the enemy off his horse. The long stick of the Tsering Lama swept the enemy's head, and the enemy soldier was killed instantly!

An enemy soldier nearby also swung a knife at Dorji, and was poked off his horse with a long stick by the Tseren Lama......

At this time, Manji Dorji, the leader of the right banner of the tribe, led more than 100 cavalry to the camp first.

Enraged, Manji Dorji took the lead and rushed directly into the enemy cavalry team that surrounded the north side of the camp, and fought hard......

Then, Erdeni, the leader of the tribe's left banner, also led a hundred cavalry and hundreds of herdsmen gathered along the way to the camp, and immediately rushed into the enemy camp to fight......

One of the enemy soldiers who rushed into the camp raised his gun and aimed it at the Tsering Lama...... "Boom! A gunshot rang out, and Cairen was shot.

Lama Mucheng, who has a deep foundation in martial arts, is guarding the door of the big tent, with his hands folded and his eyes closed, chanting and praying in confusion...... Suddenly, his eyes were opened by the sound of a gunshot not far away, and he was horrified to see Cairen being shot.

At the moment when Lama Cairen fell to the ground, Lama Mucheng got up and ran to Cairen angrily...... Holding the stick in his right hand, he grabbed Cairen with his left hand. A mouthful of blood had already spurted out of Cairen's mouth.

Lama Mu Cheng shouted in grief: "Cairen! ……”

This miserable, frightening, painful and helpless brass bell-like cry pierced the sky on the grassland in an instant and spread far away......