Chapter 262 Frustration, Friendship
Guanshan.
Guanshan is surrounded by mountains, with Daqingshan nearby. It is early spring now, with green grass and sheep foraging around, looking like white clouds.
Many years ago, there was a volcanic eruption here. Over time, the crater of the volcanic eruption became a lake, which is called Jiujiuquan by the locals.
Valleys, plains, mountains, water systems... make Guanshan breathtakingly beautiful.
Right at the foot of the mountain, Altan’s camp was as far as the eye could see.
A group of cavalry entered the camp and went to see Altan.
"Great Khan, the Ming army will be here soon. In addition, our cavalry encountered Ming scouts halfway, and there was some conflict between the two sides..."
Altan was discussing something with someone, and upon hearing the news, he said, "Tuotuo, go and welcome them."
"Yes." A young man said respectfully.
If Jiang Qingzhi were there, he would definitely recognize that this man was the envoy from Altan Khan whom he met that day.
"What was the outcome of the conflict?" asked a noble man in his thirties.
The general who reported the incident said, "The centurion on our side... was defeated."
"Jineng, what do you think?" I asked.
The nobleman was Altan Khan's nephew, Noyendala, whose title was Jineng. He said respectfully, "Great Khan, if the Ming army was timid, they would have chosen to endure the provocation. But the other side chose to fight back, which shows what the Ming emperor was thinking..."
"A tit-for-tat?" Altan said with a smile, "In the past, there was a saying in the Central Plains that a hunting party would gather all over the country. This hunt is an opportunity to test the strength of the Ming army. If they forbear, this Khan will be disappointed."
"The Great Khan is wise!"
Altan's broad-mindedness impressed everyone.
"I'm afraid Tuotuo won't be able to resist making a test." Jineng said softly.
"Let the children play with them." Altan said casually.
Tuotuo was Altan's adopted son. He brought dozens of Altan's guards to the outside of the camp.
"They are coming." The counselor beside him whispered.
In the distance, a big flag slowly rose from the horizon.
"Jiang Qingzhi defeated the Khan's men twice in Datong. This time the Emperor ordered him to lead his army here, which shows that he is unwilling to show weakness." Tuotuo said, "What is lost on the battlefield must be taken back on the battlefield. However, if both sides cease fighting now, then..."
Tuotuo waved his hand, and a guard leader came over. Tuotuo said, "Test it out later. Remember, no one should die, but breaking off a hand or a foot would be best."
The head guard said confidently: "There will be a lot more cripples here today!"
Puff puff!
In the distance, a faint vibration sound could be heard.
Tuotuo frowned, "What sound?"
The counselor beside him raised his eyes and smiled: "Maybe..."
He saw a black line appear on the horizon.
Follow the flag closely and move towards this side.
The black lines gradually stretched out, and neatly jumped out of the horizon.
Puff puff!
The vibrations became louder and louder.
The head of the guards turned around suddenly. "Tell the Khan that the Ming army is coming!"
"This murderous aura... is from the elite among the elite. We must respond immediately!" The counselor cursed, "Fool, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and report to the Khan. Gather our elite troops and form a battle line! Form a battle line!"
Altan had been alarmed.
He walked out of the tent surrounded by a group of nobles.
"Khan, it's the Ming army!" someone came to report.
Altan's tent was located at the highest point of the grassland, from which he could overlook the surrounding situation.
He saw the black lines moving towards the camp.
"It's the Ming army!" Jineng said, "Great Khan, it must be the Tiger Guards Left Guard."
"There aren't that many of them!" someone objected.
"Great Khan, less than three thousand."
"Form a battle array!" Altan pointed to the front, "Let the warriors form a battle array."
Upon hearing the news, teams of cavalry gathered and rushed out of the camp from both sides with the sound of horse hooves. When passing by the big tent, the cavalry drew their swords and saluted their Khan.
Thousands of cavalry quickly assembled outside the big tent. Jineng said, "If the Ming people see this scene, those who know the business will definitely be afraid."
Assembly efficiency is a basic quality of an army. The faster and more efficient it is, the stronger the army is.
Puff puff!
The footsteps became heavier.
The distance has shortened.
The Ming soldiers, holding spears, lined up in neat rows, marched forward with rumbling steps and their heads held high.
Bang bang bang!
The sound of footsteps changed, like thunder. A fox poked its head out from the bushes not far to the right, took a look, and ran away like the wind.
The war horses here were a little uneasy. The elite cavalrymen on horseback tried to comfort their comrades, and there was a serious look in their eyes.
The distance is getting closer.
When the two sides were more than a hundred steps apart, someone on the other side shouted, "Stop!"
Everybody step down hard!
boom!
Yilulu!
A warhorse was startled, stood up, and fell heavily to the ground. The cavalryman on the horse's back was crushed by the warhorse and howled miserably.
Tuotuo pointed over there with his index finger, and a guard came over and drew his sword.
Heads fell.
The screaming ended.
The warhorse struggled to get up.
The knife flashed again, and the huge horse head fell to the ground.
On the opposite side, the Ming army stood still as a mountain.
A pair of cold eyes stared at the cavalry on the opposite side.
The cavalrymen were also trying their best to control their horses and their own bodies, trying to stay still.
A strange situation emerged between the two sides.
After an unknown amount of time, a war horse neighed loudly, breaking the silence.
Then the cavalrymen began to stretch their bodies, and some even scratched their ears and cheeks.
The Ming army on the opposite side remained motionless.
But there was a hint of disdain in his cold eyes.
Chen Bao even wanted to bring out the law enforcement team to teach the enemy a good lesson.
"They are elite troops." The strategist said softly.
Altan on the high ground also stroked his beard and nodded, "The Emperor Ming did not disappoint me and indeed sent elite troops. Tuotuo, my adopted son, how will you respond?"
Tuotuo looked at Jiang Qingzhi under the big flag and bowed, "Chang Wei Bo, long time no see."
He was the messenger that day. Jiang Qing dismounted, a gap appeared in the formation, and he walked out surrounded by people.
"Tuotuo?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
He actually knew me? Tuotuo's heart trembled, "It's me."
Jiang Qingzhi thought of a record in a military book, which was about a battle between Tuotuo and Sanniangzi. "It looks good." Jiang Qingzhi commented on the opponent's cavalry, "It's just a little uneasy. But it's because of my men? Yan Xu!"
"My Lord!" Yan Xu stepped forward. Jiang Qingzhi pretended to be angry and pointed at the cavalrymen and said, "I came here for friendship. How did I scare our friendly troops?"
Yan Xu understood what he meant and said, "I'm sorry."
"It's started." Xu Wei said softly. Zhou Xia found that this guy was quite excited, as if he had been looking forward to it for a long time.
This is the guy who is only afraid of chaos in the world... Zhou Xia secretly gave this definition.
Tuotuo's expression remained unchanged, and he smiled and said, "There is a custom in the Yuan Dynasty. Whenever a distinguished guest arrives, we always prepare fine wine and delicious food, as well as..."
He clapped his hands, and two sturdy men came over.
Tuotuo said: "And wrestling to liven up the atmosphere. Are there any warriors under the command of Chief Wilbur who can show their skills?"
The two big men looked at each other with sharp eyes. The flesh on their exposed arms didn't seem to have clear lines, but it made people feel that there was endless power hidden in them.
This is the best wrestler!
Tuotuo smiled and said, "Chang Wei Bo doesn't dare? Yes, our warriors have often gone south to visit relatives in recent years, but the Nine Frontier Guards are quite rude and actually hide in the city and refuse to see guests! Is it no exception today?"
Hahahaha!
The people around laughed wildly.
Jiang Qingzhi frowned slightly, "Stone!"
He pointed at the two big men, raised his eyes and saw Altan coming, and said, "Set an example for Altan!"
Sun Chonglou rushed over like a gust of wind.
Jiang Qingzhi then walked towards Altan.
He ignored Tuotuo.
The two big men roared and attacked Sun Chonglou from both sides.
There is no such thing as fighting alone.
Jiang Qingzhi walked towards Altan, smiled and raised his hand, just like an old friend who had not seen each other for many years.
Bah!
Accompanied by screams, a dark shadow flew past from the left.
It fell heavily on the ground.
The bone below the right elbow was broken completely, like a twist of a knot.
"what!"
A second scream was heard, and then another big man flew over and hit the previous big man heavily.
This time it was the leg that was broken, the broken stump pierced the calf muscle, and the red and white bones were exposed to the sun.
Jiang Qingzhi stopped and held out his hand, "Altan Khan, I come with friendship."
Behind him, Sun Chonglou maintained the posture of throwing something.
Then he walked to the side of his young master and stared at Altan with a fierce look.
The two guards hurried forward, and Altan waved his hand, then extended his hand.
"Ben Khan's friendship has remained unchanged for many years."
Hold the two hands together.
Shake gently.
Both were smiling.
Two guards walked over, squatted, stretched out their hands and exerted force on the necks of the two big men.
The howling ended.
A big man came over and asked, "Do you dare to try your sword skills?"
"I come."
Behind Jiang Qingzhi, a guard stepped forward.
"Choke!"
The sounds of swords being drawn were almost in no particular order.
Altan said: "Is the Emperor afraid? He actually sent out his most elite troops."
"Then why did Altan Khan bring his most elite cavalry here?" Jiang Qingzhi was not willing to be outdone.
Dangdang Dangdang!
Blades crisscrossed.
The guards retreated, the big man dropped his sword, and he quickly retreated, covering his right hand.
The sword light faded and the guards retreated, but they stared sharply at Jiang Qingzhi's surroundings.
"He is a warrior." Altan said with a smile: "I have countless warriors under my command, but I like to use Han people the most. Han people are smart and know what to do without me saying anything. For example... Zhao Quan!"
"exist!"
A burly man stepped forward.
Altan introduced him, "This man is from the Ming Dynasty and surrendered earlier. This Khan is not picky about who to hire, and this man has some strategies, so he is one of this Khan's think tanks."
Ji Neng stared at Jiang Qingzhi, waiting for him to show a cold expression, but Jiang Qingzhi smiled slightly.
Jineng said, "When you meet an old friend in a foreign land, shouldn't you exchange pleasantries with Lord Wei?"
Zhao Quan bowed, "I am Zhao Quan from the White Lotus Sect, and I greet Chang Wei Bo."
Jiang Qingzhi pointed to the big tent on the top and said, "I am thirsty. Is this how Altan Khan treats guests?"
Altan smiled and said, "Please!"
"please!"
Jiang Qingzhi was the representative of Emperor Jiajing and walked side by side with Altan.
Zhao Quan was the leader of the White Lotus Sect after all, and his face turned slightly green when he saw that he was being ignored.
Altan asked: "How do people in the Ming Dynasty evaluate Zhao Quan?"
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "There are scums everywhere. In the Ming Dynasty, such people are called traitors!"
"Traitor?"
"Yes, a man's man is a man, a traitor's traitor is a traitor. In my opinion, it should be a bitch's bitch."
Behind him, Zhao Quan’s face finally couldn’t hold back anymore.
Just as he was about to catch up, Mo Zhan behind him stopped, with his long sword half-out of its sheath, and locked his murderous intent on Zhao Quan.
"Mo Zhan."
"exist!"
"Don't dirty your knife."
"Yes!"
The long knife is sheathed.
Everyone was looking at Zhao Quan.
A word comes to mind.
Murder and kill!
……
Asking for votes.
(End of this chapter)
