Chapter 33: Escaping from the Clutches
Battle and Sanji Merin led the assault team, together with Bayin Chaolu, to wipe out the enemy troops guarding Jinhua Hatun; Haigula had already led the team to the gate of the Reheman manor.
Hygura was shocked to see the corpses of two enemy soldiers lying on the ground at the door! Realizing that something big was happening here, he immediately ordered loudly:
"Surround this manor!"
Rahman heard the shouts outside, and after a little thought, he hurriedly whispered to the leaders:
"Their brigade is coming. Fast! Get out the back door! β¦β¦ Old woman! You and Guli are also going with Hatun and the others, quick! β¦β¦β
There was a hurried and chaotic slamming of the door.
Nissa instantly understood Rahman's intentions. She also made a decision in an instant: together with Rahman, she covered the transfer of Hatun.
She stroked Guli's head affectionately, and the feeling of licking the calf made her heart like a knife! With tears in his eyes, he said eagerly: "Guli! You go with Hatton, and don't come back! Fast! ......" pushed Guli away and went to help Reheman.
The couple dragged a spare purlin more than three meters long and pressed it against the gate......
The door was about to be smashed, and the couple resolutely pressed their bodies against the door panel.
Reheman and Nisha eagerly waved and shouted to everyone, "Hurry up! Let's go......"
Jinhua Hatun and everyone were stunned! The plan to transfer together with the Reheman family changed in an instant...... This is the Reheman couple who are ready to fight for their lives in order to save everyone's lives!
Gunfire begins! β¦β¦ The two old men were shot multiple times, but they were still dead against the door panel.
Guli cried out heartbreakingly, "Abba! Grandma! ......" When he wanted to turn around and pounce on his parents, he was hugged by Ma Lan.
With tears of emotion and admiration in their eyes, Batel, Sanji Meiren, Bayin Chaolu, Meng He, and all the sergeants bowed to Rahman and Nisha and said goodbye to the couple! β¦β¦
In a narrow and hidden alley, Ma Tiansheng guided the one hundred and ten people of Jinhua Hatun to evacuate quickly. Jinhua Hatun held Guli, who was still crying; Ma Lan supported the injured Caitzeke. Sanji Meiren and Bayin Chaolu led the men to rush ahead; Battle and Meng He were responsible for the break......
The team came to a crossroads.
Ma Tiansheng pointed to a small alley in front of the right across the street, and said softly: "Through the main street in front, from that alley you can go to the north city wall, and there is a secret passage by the city wall to get out of the city......
Seeing that the time had come to send out the rescue signal, Battle called Meng He over and asked Ma Tiansheng to roughly describe the direction of the passage out of the city and the direction after leaving the city.
"Remember?" Battle asked Meng He.
"Remember!" Meng He nodded and replied. In fact, although the wounds on his body have been treated, they are soaked in the river water, and they hurt his heart; I didn't feel the nervous killing moment just now, but I started to react at this time, but I couldn't care about it.
"How many flare cannons?" Battle asked Meng He again.
"Now it's out of the city from the north, let go of two shots!" Meng He replied.
Bartel was relieved to see that Meng He had memorized the agreed transmission method of the rescue signal, and also knew the approximate location of the meeting place with the rescue team after leaving the city. He patted Meng He on the back and said:
"Good! Now set off, go out of the city from the incoming route, and rush to the Peacock River to find a good direction and send a signal; Then find a way to meet at the agreed place. β
Meng He agreed, quickly turned around and got into an alley on the right-hand side, and ran towards the south of the city in the direction of the Peacock River......
Suddenly, on the left hand side of the main street in front, there were more than a dozen enemy cavalrymen, holding torches and marching quickly towards this crossing, and the sound of horses' hooves became clearer and clearer......
If the enemy forces block the intersection in front, then the only way out of the city is blocked. Now the only way to escape is to quickly rush through the main street in front of you and go diagonally to the small alley diagonally opposite, but it will definitely be discovered by the enemy.
Battle said eagerly: "Chaolu guards Hatun to retreat first, we are here to block these cavalry!" β¦β¦β
Bayin Chaolu took half of the commando sergeants, escorted Jinhua Hatun and others, and quickly ran towards the entrance of the alley diagonally opposite the street......
I only heard the enemy cavalry shouting: "There is someone ahead!" β¦β¦ They're just ahead! β
Battle and Sanji Merren also quickly crossed the street with dozens of commando sergeants, quickly seizing the favorable terrain at the mouth of the alley. A dozen sergeants immediately went up to the roof on the left side of the alley.
The ranks of the enemy cavalry are getting closer...... Several sergeants on the roof took out the "thistle" and threw it in the direction of the enemy cavalry.
The enemy cavalry rushed to the front of several horses, which were instantly stabbed by the "thistles", and fell to the ground with a bang...... The horses behind were also tripped and fell to the ground by the horses that fell in front of them.
The enemy soldiers on the horse were caught off guard in the dark night, and they were all thrown to the ground and could not move. More than a dozen torches in the hands of the enemy soldiers fell into the group of enemy soldiers lying down in an instant, and the enemy soldiers who were thrown and burned screamed in pain in an instant!
A few lightly wounded enemy soldiers staggered to their feet, ready to fight back with their guns; Haven't figured out where your opponent is? was shot to the ground by a rain of arrows......
Ma Tiansheng led everyone to the north city wall and walked out of the city through a gap in the city wall that was broken by a flash flood......
After leaving the city, there is a large dense forest not far in front of youβthe strange forest.
The reason why the people of Korla call it "strange forest" is because in this dense forest, there are countless huge elm trees, old mulberry trees, old poplars, and old strange willows that are more than 100 years old, all of which are strange! These old mulberry trees and even older elm trees all stretch out their branches for tens of meters to grab territory and do not give way to each other, all of them are in a posture of interlacing and hugging each other; It's like an "intimate hug" and a "punch and kick" between them for turf.
And the strange willow is like a "peacemaker", squeezing in the gap between them to separate them, as if "mediating the incident". The more numerous hundred-year-old poplars here have developed to a high place in a unique way, with a canopy tens of meters high reaching into the sky, reflecting the demeanor of "otherworldly and indisputable".
Throughout the year, the southeast and northwest winds make the strange woods let out different shrill howls! Especially in winter and spring, the terrible "ghost scream" keeps going day and night, making people creepy and chilling! This strange forest is indeed a bit strange and unpredictable; Most people stay away and never dare to venture into it!
Ma Tiansheng said to Jinhua Hatun: "In front is the 'strange forest', let's enter this forest and go north, and the exit will be on the passage from the city to the Tiemenguan mountain pass......"
Battle and Sanjimeren also rushed up after cleaning up the enemy cavalry that had met on the narrow road......
Ma Tiansheng led everyone to move forward in the dense forest. At this time, everyone's psychological fear of the strange forest has disappeared...... After walking for about half an hour, when he was about to walk out of the dense forest, he suddenly noticed a fire in front of him.
"Everyone wait here...... said Battle, and he and Bayin Chaolu quickly left to investigate the situation.
Battle and Bayin Chaolu quickly came behind the big tree not far from the firelight. Two tents were found on a flat plot of land in front of the exit of the jungle.
A group of enemy soldiers was setting up a bonfire to barbecue meat and drinking, and two enemy soldiers were standing guard with guns. It is clear that this is an enemy outpost at this key point here.
The two ascertained the enemy situation and returned to the starting point.
Bayin Chaolu was a little anxious, and asked Ma Tiansheng: "Boss Ma!" Are there any other exits besides here? β
Ma Tiansheng shook his head and said with certainty: "No! There's no other way to go, and there's only one way to get out......"
At this time, there was already a faint noise of shouting behind him.
"They're coming!" Malan said.
Battle thought for a moment and said firmly: "There is no time! Only by killing the enemy troops in front of them and rushing out as soon as possible can they join General Zhao...... Chaolu, let's take people to insert it from both sides! β
Bayin nodded at Lu, and the two got up and prepared to act.
Seeing that the situation was critical, an idea suddenly popped into Ma Lan's mind. She grabbed Battle and said:
"Wait! β¦β¦ I'm a woman, and they're not very wary of me. I will draw and entangle them from the front, and you will take them together from the two loaves of bread. It's more certain that way! β
Battle and Bayin Chaolu were both taken aback! The two looked at Jinhua Hatun and then at Ma Tiansheng...... Jinhua Hatun didn't expect that this dignified and beautiful young woman would have such courage, which is really admirable! But in the face of this group of extremely vicious and inhumane Kokand soldiers, how could they bear to let her take such a big risk? She shook her head slightly.
Seeing that Jinhua Hatun disagreed with his plan, Ma Lan knew that he was worried about his safety. She continued to say to Battle:
"Don't forget, our family is in the leather business! I am more skilled at deboning and cutting meat than you all. Rest assured! I have a way to deal with them. It's too late to delay any longer......"
Ma Tiansheng nodded at Jinhua Hatun......
On the path of the dense forest, Malan took a dead branch and probed the way, and walked straight towards the enemy outpost. She shouted as she walked:
"Little treasure! Cow Cow! β¦β¦β
The two enemy soldiers, who were standing guard, were taken aback when they saw someone shouting and coming from the forest! Shouted loudly:
"Stop! β¦β¦ Who? β
Ma Lan came to the front of the two enemy soldiers standing guard, and asked anxiously:
"Officer, sir! My little nephew, Gabao, came out in the morning to herd cattle and has not returned home yet. We're looking for him everywhere! β¦β¦ Have you ever seen a child herding cattle around here? β
The enemy soldier standing guard was very impatient, pointed a gun at Malan and shouted: "No! Hurry up and get away! β¦β¦β
The leader of the enemy forces at this outpost, who was drinking around the campfire, heard the movement and asked in a loud voice, "What is the matter?" β
"A woman? β¦β¦ Looking for a cow? The enemy soldier replied loudly.
The leader of the enemy army is full of suspicions, how could he come out in the middle of the night to look for cattle? β¦β¦ However, this is a woman, and there is no threat, so she commands in a loud voice:
"Let her come here!"
The enemy soldiers standing guard ordered Ma Lan to say: "Go! β
Malan walked over slowly...... Came to the enemy army by the campfire.
"Have you seen anyone grazing cattle around here during the day?" Malan asked the leader of the enemy army.
The leader of the enemy army looked fixedly, and there was a young woman standing in front of him, and his heart suddenly blossomed, and he said loudly:
"Cow? β¦β¦ Don't look for a cow just yet...... Come! Sit down and drink a bowl of wine! β
"I don't drink!" Malan shook his head and said.
"Can't drink? β¦β¦ Then eat a piece of beef! This beef can't be from your cow, right? The enemy leader said with a lewd smile.
The enemy soldiers burst out laughing.
An enemy soldier near the campfire reminded the enemy leader: "Hey! This woman came out in the middle of the night, it didn't seem right? β
The leader of the enemy army has already become lustful, and greedy saliva is flowing out, where can he let go of such a good opportunity? He shouted at the enemy soldier: "Get out of here! Don't be nosy! With that, he picked up a piece of beef with a branch, stood up leisurely, and approached Ma Lan.
The leader of the enemy army spewed a mouth full of wine, bared his teeth and grinned, and said, "Come! Eat the meat, and I'll go with you to find the cows! β¦β¦β
"I never eat beef!" Malan shook his head again and said.
The leader of the enemy army couldn't hold back the lust in his heart, and he lowered his face and shouted: "Then I'll teach you how to eat!" ......" he said, and grabbed Ma Lan's left arm with his right hand.
The moment the enemy leader's hand grabbed Ma Lan's left arm, Ma Lan raised his left hand to lock the enemy leader's right arm, and plunged the dagger into his chest with his right hand...... The knife was impartial and hit the heart of the enemy leader.
The enemy leader's body was suddenly stunned! A pair of bulging eyes looked down in shock at the dagger that had been inserted into his chest, and slowly collapsed......
More than a dozen enemy soldiers around the campfire were shocked when they saw this! He hurriedly threw away the wine and meat in his hands, and shouted and got up to get his knife and gun.
Battle and Bayin Chaolu rushed out from both sides and cut down the enemy to the ground......
When the two enemy soldiers standing guard heard the movement and turned to look towards the campfire, several sergeants who rushed out from behind the trees instantly fell down.
Three enemy soldiers, who were sleeping in their tents, were awakened by the movement outside and rushed out with their guns drawn...... But you still don't understand what's going on? was all put to the ground by the sharp arrows shot by Jiang Bakundu, who had just arrived......
The high slope of the Tiemenguan Pass. Zhao Tiefeng, Li Jiekun and Qi Qige were all anxious, looking at Korla City with their eyes open, anxiously waiting for the signal from inside or outside the city.
Tears of extreme sadness were already oozing from his eyes, and he covered his face with his hands......
Suddenly, outside the dark city of Korla, in the sky above the direction of the Peacock River on the south side, a cupola cannon (firework) soared into the sky, soaring into the sky, followed by another ...... Two explosions were heard in succession.
According to the prior signal agreement: send one, indicating that it will be answered in the east of the city; Send two, indicating that it is in the north of the city; Send three, indicating that you need to detour to the east of the city to the south of the city. The direction of the signal is in a straight line with the Tiemenguan Pass, which is the direction in which the rescue team should drive.
Qi Qige turned from worry to joy, and jumped up with joy, "Success!" Hatton was saved! β
Zhao Tiefeng ordered loudly: "Get on the horse!" β
The cavalry of the brigade rushed out of the Tiemen Pass with a roar......
Out of the strange woods on a small hillside to the north. Batel, Gangba Kundu, Bayin Chaolu, Sanji Meiren, and dozens of sergeants were firing at a group of enemy infantry that was following the pursuers.
More than a dozen enemy soldiers have already been shot down...... The enemy again charged.
The limited ammunition he had brought with him was quickly exhausted, and all the arrows were exhausted...... Battle and the others threw away their guns, drew their scimitars and sabers, and stood up ready to fight the enemy in hand-to-hand combat......
Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves, which rumbled like thunder, got closer and closer, and the ground beneath their feet began to shake......
"Kill! - "Zhao Tiefeng and Li Jiekun both led a large group of cavalry to arrive and rushed directly to the infantry pursuing the enemy......
After a short encounter, the enemy infantry that followed after them was wiped out in an instant!
Jinhua Hattun finally joined up with the team that came to meet him...... She immediately arranged for Sanji Meiren and Qiqige to evacuate first with Guli, Caitsk, Ma Lan, Ma Tiansheng and the wounded sergeants; He and the leaders are ready to further observe the next move of the Kokand army.
Zhao Tiefeng saw that Jinhua Hatun had no intention of evacuating immediately, so he was a little anxious, and hurriedly said: "The first army of the Kokand Army has just returned to Korla now. Aguba suffered such a loss, and he would never give up easily. It is estimated that the cavalry they are chasing will soon arrive. Battle and I will take care of the break, and Hatton will take everyone back quickly!"
Battle added: "Hatton! When we decided on the rescue plan, what we were most worried about was that Haigula's First Army would return to Korla. Therefore, the Khan's Guards were specially sent to monitor this first legion near Yanqi City. Now that the First Army has come to Korla, it is estimated that Su Kaizhaleng and Cao Liman, together with the Khan's Guard, have begun to attack the Yanqi military camp of the Kokand people, preparing to destroy their arsenal. The purpose is to force them to return to the Yanqi military camp, contain part of Haigula's main force, and relieve our pressure on the main battlefield.
"If Hatun can escape their clutches, I also expect that Aguba will be angry and will definitely send a heavy army to chase him down! Without further ado, please hurry up and transfer Harton! β¦β¦ Li Jiekundu and Jiang Bakun should also quickly withdraw to your command position and prepare for an ambush! β
Jinhua Hattun nodded, turned and got on the horse. She specially explained to Battle and Zhao Tiefeng:
"Battle and General Zhao don't fall in love, we will meet at the Seven Star Mountain Pass!"
"Yes!" Battle and Zhao Tiefeng responded loudly.
Bayin Chaolu also got on the horse with all the escorts, and said to Battle and Zhao Tiefeng:
"Take care, brothers! See you at the Seven Star Mountain Passes! β
Battle and Zhao Tiefeng also responded, "Take care!" β
Li Jiekundu and Jiang Bakun also got on their horses and quickly rushed to the blocking positions they were responsible for commanding......