Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 333: The West Route Army is Unstoppable (Part )
Polo is named after the Bortala River in the south. Bortala means "green grassland" in Mongolian. This river, Jinghe River and Kuitun River flow into Lake Aibi from the west, south and east respectively, making Lake Aibi the largest lake in Junggar. Green grass, salty lake water, running cattle and sheep all over the hillside, all the poetic and picturesque scenery are torn apart by the thundering war drums.

Being appointed as the vanguard of the entire army, Alldar was in an excited mood. Especially after hearing that the marshal rejected the request of the queen's brother Ebodui Wulanghai to serve as the vanguard and insisted on making himself the vanguard, he was excited and mixed with gratitude. Although he is the queen's elder brother and can be regarded as the queen's natal family, his elder brother cannot be compared with his biological brother. The commander-in-chief insists on making himself a pioneer, and he should repay his kindness with a spring of water!
"How can we, the newly attached David, establish ourselves if we don't make meritorious deeds? Please help me, my fifth uncle," he said to his fifth uncle Gumubu. Among the three thousand Dulbert warriors who served as the vanguard, he and Gumubu each had one thousand five hundred troops.

"Don't worry, dear nephew, I will fight side by side with you to show the prestige of the Dulbert people, lest others say that our wealth depends on the protection of the Queen," Gu Mubu said loudly.

Three thousand guardsmen showed off their power under the Polo City. Some yelled and cursed loudly, and some took off their robes and peed in the direction of the city wall, hoping to stimulate the defenders on the city to fight. Although artillery was widely used in this era, it was not that easy to capture the city. Luring the enemy into fighting is a good strategy.

"hateful!"

Seeing the enemy's impudence, the eighteen-year-old guard Bandali's face turned livid, but he held back and could not hold on. Although the number of enemies outside the city is about the same as mine, they are only the vanguard, and the main force is still behind. The enemy is outnumbered, so it is better to be careful.

"Uncle Fifth, if the enemy doesn't take the bait, it seems the only option is to attack by force," Aldar sighed.

Gu Mubu smiled and said, "Don't worry, dear nephew. I heard that the guard general of this city is Batur's third son, Bandali. He is only eighteen years old this year. He is in his prime. When I ask someone to provoke him ". After saying that, he called in a few sergeants with loud voices and gave them the following instructions.

"Children Bandali, I heard that the three of you brothers are cowardly people who wet their robes in fear when fighting. That's why your Eqi Ge appointed Seng Ge as Huitai Ji and refused to let you three hold the title of Dzungar. Horse whip. Bah! You coward, you have disgraced the Mongols! Hurry up and put on women's clothes and hide." Vicious shouting soon came from the city. It was very vicious, like a poisonous arrow, piercing Bandali's heart.

He, Chechen and Zhuote Babatur are brothers from the same father and mother, and they were originally favored by their father, Batur Hutaiji. However, a few years ago, after her mother died of illness, her father appointed Yumhagasi as his concubine, and gave birth to his fifth brother Sengge and sixth brother Galdan, but his favor gradually declined. The year before last, despite the objections of others, his father appointed the young Seng Ge as Huitai Ji. This made the three brothers extremely dissatisfied. Now that this thorn in my heart is being picked out and pricked repeatedly, how can I bear it?
"Come here, open the city gate and follow me to attack," Bandali shouted with a red face.

"The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. Don't leave the city, Taiji," one of his subordinates urged.

"Crack", a hot whip stopped all the advice.

"Ta~ta~ta~" Two thousand five hundred Junggar cavalry galloped out of the city. Bandali held a sledgehammer in his hand and vowed to smash the enemy general's head.

Gu Mubu led his army to fight. After a short battle, he fled in a hurry. A fierce blow caused a guard's brain to burst. Bandali did not give up and chased after Gu Mubu.

Gradually move away from the city. Suddenly hearing the sound of several cannons, Aldar led more than a thousand troops to cut off his return, and Gumubu also turned back to fight.

"How dare a rat bully me!" Bandali knew that he had been tricked but was not afraid. He thought that with his martial arts, it would not be difficult to fight his way out. He pulled out a heavy sledgehammer and hit Aldar.

"Well done!"

Aldar shouted "Hello", first used the tiger fork in his hand to swing the hammer away, then turned the horse's head, came to the side of Bandali, and stabbed him hard in the spine. This is the experience gained from hunting tigers for many years. The tiger's back is the most fragile. No matter how ferocious the tiger is, as long as it is stabbed, it will die immediately. "Ah!" Bandali, who couldn't dodge, was pierced through the spine and fell off the horse with a scream.

As soon as the general died, the Dzungars were demoralized and quickly defeated. Aldar and Gumubu fought to the bottom of Polo City and found that the city gate was wide open and the defenders had fled without a trace.

"Our army conquered Boluo in one day, and the Kashgar Khan should be the first to do so. Come on, I will give you a bowl." The guards held a celebration banquet. Su He smiled and raised his wine bowl to signal to Aldar. Drink it all.

Aldar hurriedly drank it all and said loudly: "This is all due to the commander's skillful command and the soldiers' dedication to their lives. The final general will not dare to take credit."

"Gong is merit, fault is fault. Don't be humble. You still have to be brave enough to capture Jinghe River again." Su He laughed and handed over the task of capturing Jinghe City to Aldar.

"Yes, handsome!"

"Wait a minute, Marshal, General Alldar is tired from the long battle, and he is finally asking for the vanguard to capture Jinghe." Obodu Wulanghai asked loudly for orders. David built the country by force. Without military exploits, it would be difficult for him to be promoted to a noble title. The uncle of the country was very worried.

"This~" Su He stroked his beard and said nothing for a long time.

No, things are going to get dirty! Obodu Wulanghai shouted in desperation: "Mergentaiji, the guard of Alashan Pass, is my cousin. I am willing to lead a troop to Alashankou to persuade him to surrender, and then pass through Alashankou and walk along Lake Aibi." Go around to the back of Jinghe City. The Junggar people never expected that this city will be destroyed."

"Oh, are you sure you can persuade Mergentaiji to surrender?" Su He's eyes gleamed.

"When I was young, my cousin often taught me hunting skills. We have a very good relationship with each other. If I lead troops there, my cousin will surrender." Obodu Wulanghai slapped his chest loudly.

Su He thought for a while and said to Obodui Wulanghai: "You can bring four thousand Heshuo special troops and horses with you. If Mergen is willing to surrender, then just do it. If not, then you can capture Alashankou." Go around Lake Aibi to the rear of Jinghe City and attack."

In order to control Qihe, Suletan placed Kundulun Ubas Dataiji of Qihe and Shuote tribe under house arrest, moved his tribe from Qihe basin to Ili, and split it into three Otoks. Let each of his three sons receive one. During this expedition, Suletan was afraid that the original tribe of Kundulun Ubash in Ili would be in chaos, so he simply transferred to the western front line and ordered Kundulun Ubash's eldest son Mamadale Ubash and second son Ubash to Huetaiji, his fourth son Ekechuotebu, Suntuo Luoshihu, Chahan and Agaru each led their own elite troops to accompany them on the expedition.

Su He allocated 4,000 Heshuote elite troops to Obodui Wulanghai, which gave the uncle great confidence. He said "yes" and led 4,000 horses to the Alashan Pass.

(End of this chapter)