The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 597 The Child and the Hero

Timur's generals, such as Su Laimansha and Abbas Baru Cisi, were stationed in Chengelai and Turkestan on the west bank of the Amu Darya River. They encountered a large number of deserters and felt something was wrong.

"Where is the Khan?"

"Who is your leader?"

At first they thought they were deserters, but as more and more people gathered on the Amu Darya River, everyone knew something was wrong.

Soon Lai Mansha sent people everywhere to inquire about Timur's whereabouts.

People can't tell clearly.

Two days later, the flag of the Ming army's cavalry appeared. Seeing that the situation was not good, Su Laimansha ordered the destruction of bridges and boats to prevent the Ming army from having a chance to cross the river. The same was true for Abbas Baru Cisi downstream. .

Most of the broken troops had already crossed the river, and a small number of broken troops came. Seeing that they could not cross the river, they could only turn back and surrender to the Ming army, praying for a chance to survive.

Many of the pursuers from various Ming armies have also arrived.

After two days of pursuit, not only were the defeated soldiers weak, but they also had no strength to escape. The Ming army was also in short supply.

"Who is the guard in front?"

Wang Zhen took one of his troops to recruit defeated troops from various places, while sending detective cavalry to contact surrounding friendly forces, not forgetting to collect information.

A Tamerlane general said.

"The guard on the opposite side is Su Laimansha."

"Can you recruit this person?"

The surrendered general said with a grimace: "This man is very loyal to Timur. I'm afraid he will not surrender."

"Why?"

Wang Zhen asked curiously.

“When Timur Khan conquered Persia, Tokhtamysh invaded the river and marched towards Samarkand. During the journey, Timur Khan immediately returned to the army to rescue him. However, due to time constraints, he could only rely on the local troops left behind. general."

"Sulai Mansha was defeated, and a large area of ​​land was occupied by Tuotuomimi."

"Later, when Timur Khan returned to Samarkand, Tokhtamysh did not dare to fight and retreated. However, instead of punishing Su Lai Mansha, Timur Khan praised Su Lai Mansha for his bravery and ability to outnumber the enemy. , showing bravery.”

"From then on, Sulai Mansha was loyal to Timur Khan and only listened to Timur Khan's orders for ten years."

The general still called Timur the Great Khan.

Wang Zhen did not pursue the matter.

Now is not the time to focus on stabilizing people's hearts.

Wang Zhen not only gathered surrender troops along the way, but also had the purpose of pursuing Timur. No one wanted to miss this military exploit. However, he searched all the way to no avail, and he did not hear that friendly troops had found Timur.

Where did this person escape to?

"go."

"Tell Sulai Mansha the benefits of surrendering to the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, when the Ming Dynasty army breaks through his city, even if he surrenders, his treatment will be completely different."

Wang Zhen took two people from the surrendered troops to deliver the message.

really.

Soon Lai Mansha beheaded the two surrendered soldiers, and their heads were hung on the city wall, which showed his attitude.

After Wang Zhen learned about it, although he felt the other party's provocation, he did not get angry and raise troops.

Considering their own lack of armaments, not only did they not have ships, but they also did not bring cannons to attack the city. They could only look at the river and sigh. People like Timur must be thoughtful in everything they do.

"If it is an ordinary opponent and the other party is defeated in a decisive battle, this big river will allow us to get twice the result with half the effort and annihilate the opponent as much as possible."

"But now."

Wang Zhen pointed to the wide river with the riding whip in his hand and sighed: "This big river has become a life-saving thing for them."

Many of Timur's defeated troops were annihilated by the Ming Dynasty.

There were also many Timur troops who took the opportunity to escape across the river first. Not many of them escaped in organized form, mostly cavalry troops.

News about Wang Zhen and some generals continued to spread back.

The clerks rearranged the sand table.

According to the news from various generals, a new situation has taken shape, the situation on the battlefield is becoming more and more cheerful, and people have become clear about the current direction.

"Will Timur escape south?"

Zhang Fu stared at the sand table and said suddenly.

"possible."

Zhu Neng heard Zhang Fu's thoughts and thought about it for a moment. If Timur fled south instead of west as people thought, the success rate would be much higher.

But those who do this must have great courage.

After all, escaping west is the shortest route.

"We're deluded."

The more Zhang Fu thought about it, the more certain he became.

Several of the enemy troops that collapsed to the west were under the banner of Timur, which attracted a group of Ming troops. As a result, there was no real Timur anywhere, and they were all covering for Timur.

"Timur's prestige is so high. If we don't get rid of him, I'm afraid he will make a comeback soon, which will be detrimental to our Ming Dynasty's recovery of the land of Persia."

This was a losing battle.

The battlefield situation is ever-changing. In such a critical situation, there are still generals who die for Timur. The more such a scene, the more it proves Timur's prestige and attracts more attention from everyone.

"No matter what, Timur cannot be allowed to escape."

After everyone's discussion.

A large number of Ming troops were sent out, not only to patrol the east bank of the Amu Darya River, but also to the south. A large number of cavalry were also sent out. The boats along the river were collected and guarded, and Timur was absolutely not given a chance to cross the river.

at this time.

The leaders of various ministries still led the soldiers all over the mountains and plains to capture Timur's defeated troops. There was sporadic resistance from time to time, which made the land not peaceful.

Countless cattle, sheep, camels, and even various weapons.

Officials took people to count.

As for other places, many leaders did not report it to the Ming army immediately after the robbery. At most, they handed over to the small branch to deal with it. The Ming army did not pursue it too much, as long as they did not go too far.

The largest city in the area, Bukhara, was completely destroyed in the flames of war.

In the battle of 50 troops, hundreds of miles around were hit, and they inevitably declined. With the purpose of putting military first, they were full of ruins.

Zhu Di arrived at the ruins of Bukhara and looked at the mess. There was not an inch of flat ground under his feet.

"Gather the people around you."

"Set up porridge sheds and provide necessary relief. What we bring is kingliness, making people feel benevolent and righteous, restoring order here as soon as possible, and returning peace to the people."

Zhu Di ordered.

The war with Timur has not yet subsided, so Zhu Di has not yet decided how to govern the city of Bukhara.

The city of Bukhara was destroyed.

The surrounding cities were still there, but they escaped disaster because they were not as wealthy as Bukhara.

As the banner of the Ming army spread, many cities descended upon hearing the news.

One by one, the flags of the Ming Dynasty were replaced.

In this area, which has been subject to repeated battles between Timur's and Ming's armies for more than a year, both the people and the remaining local leaders are afraid of war in their bones and only hope to see peace.

Whether it is Tamerlane or Ming Dynasty, let's end the war as soon as possible.

The people who survived the disaster were very obedient.

As long as there is no more war.

Timur was riding a war horse, with less than a hundred knights left by his side. Contrary to what people thought, he did not rush to cross the Amu Darya River because it was only a few dozen miles away from him.

Instead, he took the people who followed him, avoiding the Amu Darya River and heading south to the Balihe region.

The main focus of the Ming army was along the Amu Darya River, and they missed Timur several times. Recently, the Ming Dynasty's cavalry was only separated from Timur by a highway. Timur and his soldiers were hiding quietly. In the valley.

The Barihe region was the northern part of Afghanistan in later times.

As long as you hide it carefully, it is easy to hide and cannot be found by outsiders.

then.

Timur massacred the local area, but was unable to exterminate the local resistance forces. Now, for the same reason, it is difficult for the Ming army to find him.

Most of the local forces followed the Ming army to the Bukhara area.

Therefore, although Timur only led more than a hundred cavalry, he still slaughtered all the way. Not only did he not lack supplies, he seemed to be back when he was young. Timur even felt a little nostalgic.

"If Ben Khan can be 20 years younger, how can he be regarded as a mere Ming Dynasty in Ben Khan's eyes?"

Timur sighed.

Everyone in the village was killed.

After the women and children were bullied by Timur's warriors, they were also killed under Timur's order.

Along the way, not only Timur himself regained the glory of his youth, but the defeated army not only did not collapse, but became more and more nourished, and everyone's face was glowing.

At Tamerlane's feet is a naked woman who refuses to look down upon her death.

Because this woman scolded Timur, Timur personally insulted her. The despair and powerlessness in the woman's eyes made the old Timur very excited, but his old body made him feel powerless. Somewhat disappointed.

Isn't this the most wonderful thing in the world?

It is a quotation that they regard as a treasure.

How hard it is to build.

How delicious it is to be a robber.

The evil of human nature is the most unforgettable thing. The ultimate indulgence brings the ultimate pleasure.

Only in a harmonious society can people abide by morality. Stable order is not something that people are born with, but is given by the society in which they live. Only civilization is the greatest happiness for ordinary people.

"Great Khan, we still have a large area of ​​land. As long as we go back smoothly, we can still defeat the Ming Dynasty."

A "warrior" said with high morale.

Don't worry about eating and drinking.

They have knives and guns.

They can do whatever they want to do that is pleasant in the world.

Those cities and villages are their prey.

The more civilized the area, the greater the pleasure it gives them. Conquering the civilized area not only makes them stronger, but also allows them to do the most enjoyable things in the world.

This is what a warrior should do.

From the day they were born, the genes of slaughter and plunder were engraved in their bones, which was completely different from the Central Plains civilization.

So they slaughtered every city in sight.

The slaughter of the Asian population has reduced the world's population by a full third, but they do not have any civilizational achievements and technologies developed by themselves, only everything they robbed.

In their hands, these civilizations quickly disappeared, causing Asia's civilization to regress. Many areas even declined to nothing, and future generations will still be in the age of ignorance.

Such "great achievements" can be praised by many people in later generations.

Is it ignorance or ignorance?

Or maybe those people think that they can be a part of them, which is understandable.

Timur finally saw the Amu Darya River.

There is no sign of the Ming army here.

"Cross the river from here and go directly to Persia." Timur said.

"Aren't we going back to Mulu?"

"Do not."

"Let's go to Mashhad."

Timur shook his head.

He had arranged a lot of back-ups in Mulu. Even if the Ming Dynasty captured Mulu, they would stop there because of lack of food and grass. Although Timur looked down on the Ming, he had to admit the power of the Ming in his heart. .

He no longer had the courage to fight with Ming Dynasty.

After returning to Persia, he re-led the army and then developed westward. Isn't that what the Huns were like?

Just right.

The territory occupied by the Huns had been conquered by him.

Timur had already made a plan on his way to escape, moving his main force to Asia Minor, abandoning Central Asia, and using West Asia to deal with the Ming Dynasty. He did not believe that the Ming Dynasty could move so fast.

Everyone had no objection. They believed that the Great Khan who followed them could still live the life that their warriors should have.More than a hundred people rested by the river.

When he was young, Timur visited this area and knew that there were some fords for crossing the river.

If I leave this time, I will never come back in my lifetime.

Timur was reluctant to give up.

Ride a horse and stroll along the river beach.

When I slaughtered this place back then, I felt so glorious and energetic.

The cries of the people were like the greatest hymn to him.

All the sons and daughters were satisfied.

Everyone supports themselves.

At that time, he thought that the whole world was open to him. As long as he heard the news about the prosperity of the city, his heart would be stimulated. Conquering those cities became his motivation.

"I didn't expect that after a lifetime of going round and round, I would be back where I started."

Timur became sensitive inside.

He also thought about his eldest sons, following him in the wars in the north and south, how happy the father and son were working together. Unexpectedly, the white-haired man sent the black-haired man, it seems that the destiny is not in him.

People in the Central Plains say that a true son of destiny cannot mutilate the opponent's body in any danger.

Timur looked at his reflection in the river.

His left foot couldn't help but move.

In the past, many people called themselves cripples, and they killed all the people who called them that. But there will always be people who called him that, and it seemed like they couldn't kill them all.

"How thin human life is."

Timur sighed.

He waved it gently around their necks, and they were like chickens that were being killed. They couldn't even make a sound, and they fell to the ground kicking and struggling.

"Whoosh!"

When Timur heard about it, he knew it was bad because of his experience.

His heart desperately reminded him to avoid it, but his body refused to obey. As his body swayed, Timur looked at the arrow that passed through his chest. Timur stared at the arrow, his eyes still filled with disbelief.

He turned around hard and saw the two children standing up behind the stone.

One of the children was holding a bow. When he saw his eyes turning back, the child's eyes were a little timid. On the contrary, the younger child beside him was holding a knife in his hand and was eager to rush over.

"How can a child's arrow penetrate Ben Khan's body? It's not fair."

Timur was not convinced.

The older child pulled the child, and the two children ran up the mountain nimbly. There were no roads in the mountain, and the sharp rocks not only failed to stop the children from escaping, but instead became their cover.

at last.

Some knights noticed something was wrong with the Khan in the distance.

They also saw the figures of two children on the top of the mountain, who were as nimble as elves. The cavalry tried to chase them, but they couldn't catch them anywhere.

Children who live in a disordered world from the day they are born.

The strength of human genes makes them the most hardworking creatures.

They could navigate the roads that ordinary people could not walk on, and their bare feet had adapted to the sharp stones and became their aid.

"fortunately."

The soldier who checked Timur said happily.

The arrows avoided Dahan's bones and vital organs. As long as the arrows were removed smoothly and he was nursed back to health, he would most likely be able to be saved.

The soldiers cut off the arrows, pulled them out expertly, and bandaged them carefully.

that night.

Timur had a high fever and had begun to talk nonsense. This was the worst possible phenomenon.

Many people no longer have expectations and leave quietly.

Early the next morning, half of the manpower was missing.

Lasted another day.

Tamerlane has taken in less air and given out more air.

Fewer and fewer people remain.

Those who can follow Timur are all elites. Similarly, because their elites are used to everything, they do not have hope for miracles.

If there is a miracle in the world.

Then the countless people who died under their butcher's knives should have waited for a miracle long ago.

At last.

Timur was left behind.

There were maggots on his body, but Tamerlane was still alive.

When he was awake, he looked at the maggots swarming in the wound. Timur was so disgusted that he wanted to vomit, but he couldn't vomit out, and he couldn't move. He was like a walking zombie, slowly waiting for death.

But Timur was an extremely tenacious man.

He climbed hard, climbed to the river, and took a sip of water. The river, which he had originally regarded as a backup, became his natural barrier.

Look at the river and sigh.

He thought he could crawl back, but he couldn't cross the river.

"Child."

"Help."

"I will repay you. When you grow up, you will be the best warrior in the world."

The two kids are here again.

They couldn't understand what Timur said, and they didn't even care about the life and death of their prey. They rummaged through everything on Timur.

The leaving cavalry did not search for Timur.

The two children found Timur's sword and his bow and arrows from his body.

Watching the two children throwing their gems to the ground, Timur moved the corners of his mouth, wanting to tell the two children that this was the most valuable thing. Unfortunately, the few words he just said had already exhausted his words. Mu'er's strength.

Watching the two children leave, Timur's eyes dimmed.

Timur, the Great Khan.

He seemed to have evaporated since his defeat, and no one knew where he had gone.

Daming couldn't find it.

The Tamerlane Khanate could not be found either.

The Ming army had crossed the river and brought cannons.

With the arrival of the artillery, the siege began.

From Chenge to Turkestan and other places, the Ming Dynasty's artillery destroyed the opponent's city wall. Many leaders led their soldiers to launch a charge. Even Timur had been defeated, and they won the greatest victory.

Everyone is brave.

On the other hand, the defenders were demoralized and had no fighting spirit.

One city per day.

It only took less than a month to travel from Bukhara to Red Deer, which later became the third largest city in Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan. It was also an oasis city in the Mare Province of Turkmenistan in Central Asia and a transportation hub on the ancient Silk Road. road.

All were replaced with the flag of the Ming Dynasty.

At this time, the army divided into three routes, one heading north along the Amu Darya River to recover the Yulong Jiechi area, the old capital of the former Khwarizm Kingdom; one heading northwest to recruit surrender and rebels; and one heading south to recover various places.

Timur's two sons.

The third son did not follow Timur on the expedition because of his disability, and the youngest son stayed behind, in the Mashhad area, and was not in danger.

The eldest and second child are dead.

The third child is disabled.

Timur's desired successor was Shaharul, the fourth child.

However, the third child was older. He had led large armies many times before he was injured and disabled, and his prestige among his senior subordinates in the army was not weak.

Now Timur does not know whether he is dead or alive.

There was also a lot of discussion within Mashhad about whether to establish a new khan or how to act next.

There are powerful enemies outside, but there are worries inside.

The third child insisted on establishing a new Khan, and the fourth child insisted on waiting for his father to return.

The reason is simple.

The third child is strong, and if the new Khan is established, he will support his son.

Although the fourth child is loved by Timur, he has no status after all. Now that he is a Khan, his situation is very unfavorable.

Neither side can convince the other.

So the third brother Milansha launched a coup, led the army into the royal court, and directly killed the fourth son Shaharul, the successor of Timur's tendency in history, who was the fourth sultan of the Timur Khanate. .

Timur's eldest grandson was not convinced and also established himself as Khan in Herat.

Although this was the second sultan of the Timur Khanate, his father died early, but he was equally strong in the army. However, due to his own lack of talent, he was quickly defeated and deposed.

in short.

Historically, after Timur's death, his sons and grandsons each competed for the throne, which was still inevitable. Just like in the late Han Dynasty, after the death of the most powerful force Yuan Shao, his sons also ignored the existence of foreign enemies and fought among themselves. Start killing.

In contrast, the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming army and the leaders of various ministries recovered various places.

The entire Khwarizm area was included in the scope of the Ming Dynasty. In the Kipchak area in the north, the Golden Horde also sent envoys to pay homage to the Ming Dynasty, and regarded the Ming Dynasty as the suzerain state, striving for peace between the two sides.

Zhu Di considered the current situation and agreed to the request of the Golden Horde.

The biggest border trouble in the north was stabilized, and the leaders of the Khwarezm area became increasingly unable to resist. Together with the leaders of various ministries, the Ming Dynasty's rule in Khwarezm was achieved in less than three months.

"Milan Shah retreated?"

Zhu Di confirmed.

"Yes."

"This man staged a coup, took Mashhad, and then led the army and population to move west."

"This person is quite courageous and has learned a bit of Timur's skills."

Zhu Di nodded.

What this person did was the right thing to do.

The Ming Dynasty now needs to digest the territory. Even the empty force Mashhad, the Ming Dynasty does not have the strength to recover. The supply line has actually reached the extreme. Not only is there a problem with food and grass, but also the supply of arms.

Since the Ming army could not keep up, Zhu Di decided to give it to the leaders who followed the Ming Dynasty in the war.

It not only rewarded them, but also expanded Ming's sphere of influence and solved the problem of benefit distribution.

In May of the second year of Yongle.

Bukhara city.

In the newly established camp on the ruins, Zhu Di summoned the leaders of all parties.

Set up the capital of Samarkand.

It consists of four David cities: Tashkent Guard, Bukhara Guard, Bali Black Guard, and Bukhara Guard, and ten major Xuanfu divisions.

Then set up the Yulong Jiechi Xuanwei Department and the Mashhad Xuanwei Department.

One capital department and two Xuanwei department were formed.

The local areas were governed by leaders and officials, and the five major cities were directly controlled by the Ming Dynasty.

The tribes that followed the Ming army in the war in the past two years have all obtained a large amount of land. According to the division of military merit and influence, they have obtained the benefits they deserve. Everyone is happy.

There are various envoys of Xuan comfort and Xuan Fu.

The first thing to do is to build the Ming Dynasty's post station system. All ministries must keep the roads smooth and provide infrastructure for the Ming Dynasty's decrees.

Considering the poverty in various places, high taxes are not currently implemented.

Focus on stability first.

The good news spread back to China.

(End of this chapter)