Ma Yaobang saw Ma Zhanao's intention to move westward, and the Gansu Hui Department has been moving continuously recently.Not only did they collect grain and grass everywhere, but they also stepped up the production of bullets for foreign guns, apparently in preparation for the westward migration.The British helped Agubo establish an ordnance factory in southern Xinjiang, specializing in the production of paper shells for breech-loading foreign guns.After the fall of Agubai's power, Ma Zhanao accepted it.He also realized the importance of firearms, although they were not as good as the Huaxing army, but they were more than enough to deal with other tribes.This time, he fought with the Uyghurs in southern Xinjiang and frequently won victories, relying on the power of foreign guns.Ma Yaobang knew that if Ma Zhanao's Gansu Hui moved westward, their Ningxia Hui would definitely not be able to hold southern Xinjiang.So he wanted to win a battle to increase the confidence of those who opposed the westward migration.So he wanted to strike first, take advantage of the unstable foothold of the Huaxing army, and take the lead himself.According to the information he had, the Huaxing army did not have cavalry.Then he can concentrate his forces and annihilate a small part of the Huaxing Army.Even if the Huaxing Army's brigade arrived, he could lead the cavalry team to evacuate quickly.In the end, Ma Yaobang chose Tuoxun County, a hundred miles away from Turpan, which is the only place for southern Xinjiang to advance eastward, and it is also the gateway to Turpan.The Huaxing Army deployed only one division of infantry here, with a total number of more than 10,000 people.Ma Yaobang is ready to take his more than 100,000 cavalry to fight a battle of annihilation, concentrating on cutting off the Huaxing army.When they were in Ningxia, because of horse plague, they did not send cavalry to compete with the Huaxing army on a large scale, so they were not afraid of the Huaxing army.100,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry, no matter how you think about it, the cavalry is superior.Approaching early summer, the cool breeze at night blows, which is indescribably refreshing.The sound of horses' hooves on the grassland was still ringing, and the cavalrymen on horseback held torches, and beams of light gathered together, winding and circling like fire dragons."
Brother Yaobang, Brother Qianling, over the mountains in front of you, you will enter the territory of Tuoxun.Do we want to wait until early tomorrow morning to launch an attack" Ma Zhaoyuan led his troops to Ma Yaobang's side across the horse from the front, and after seeing Ma Yaobang and Ma Qianling, he hurriedly asked for their opinions.The army was led by three people, each leading more than 30,000 soldiers and horses, and the momentum was very huge.The southern and northern frontiers are blocked by the Tianshan Mountains, which stretch for thousands of miles and end here.After turning over the remaining veins of the Tianshan Mountains in front, the army left the southern frontier and entered the territory of Tuoxun."
No, order the team to speed up and launch an attack on the Huaxing army overnight.At this rate, we will be able to reach Tuoxun in three watches.At that time, it was also the weakest time for the Huaxing army, so we caught them off guard" Ma Yaobang gave the order decisively, with a young and vigorous face.After he led the Ningxia tribe out of the desert, he took over all the rights and was elected by everyone as the sixth generation of Muller Shide of Zhehe Renye.Ma Qianling and Ma Zhaoyuan also completely obeyed his orders at this time, and the elite cavalry in their hands was mainly trained by Ma Yaobang to find a way to find a way to borrow from the Mongols.Now the Bayingolin Mongol tribe is completely dependent on the Hui people, and all the horses in the tribe are supported by the Hui people.Coupled with their continuous plundering of the Uyghur tribes in southern Xinjiang, this time the current cavalry scale."
Brother Yaobang is right, the opportunity must not be lost, before the Huaxing Army knows that we are coming, launch a surprise attack on them, and you will definitely be able to catch them off guard" Ma Qianling also agreed with Ma Yaobang's opinion, the advantage of Huaxing Army's firearms, due to the obstruction of the line of sight at night, it is difficult to give full play to its strength."
Okay, I'll go down and make arrangements" Ma Zhaoyuan nodded, and then explained to the generals of the vanguard team.In the middle of the night, it was pitch black all around Tok County, and there was no light.The soldiers wrapped the horses' feet in cloth so that they could not hear any sound.The army was careful all the way and did not receive the slightest resistance.In order to avoid startling the snake, Ma Yaobang also strictly ordered his subordinates to attack the villages on all sides of Tuoxun and directly attack Tuoxun's county seat.As the first gateway across the gate of southern Xinjiang, after the Huaxing army occupied this place, it gathered the people of all ethnic groups in the county and built a city wall about five meters high, about three meters wide, and more than ten miles long around it.The walls are all made of earth, and although they do not have the majesty of the walls of the Sekinai, they can withstand any kind of cavalry impact.When the cavalry of the Hui army arrived a kilometer outside the city, there was no light on the city wall, and no one noticed the arrival of the Hui army at all.Ma Yaobang is full of confidence, he can bring enough gunpowder bags this time.As long as you send someone to rush up, you can easily blow open the city gate."
Brethren, the day has come to avenge our people.Tonight's bloody tuxun and all the Huaxing army were killed" The cavalry of the Hui army completed the encirclement of Tuoxun from all sides, and waited until the heralds sent the news back one after another.Ma Yaobang raised his arms and shouted, and waved the command knife in his hand with anger on his face."
Rush" The people all burst out of the silence, like a wolf suddenly bursting out of the darkness, roaring madly and rushing towards the gate in the middle of the city wall."
Eight hundred meters, six hundred meters, five hundred meters" Ma Yaobang looked at the constantly impacting Hui army, constantly estimating the distance from the city wall, and Xindu was about to mention his throat.Ma Qianling and Ma Zhaoyuan also showed a rare smile, the Hui army had already rushed into such a close distance, and there was not a trace of movement on the city wall.That means that the sneak attack is successful, even if the Huaxing army reacts at this time, it is difficult to quickly assemble and block such a rapid assault by the cavalry of the Hui army."
Success, success, we finally succeeded Father, son is going to avenge you" When the war horse of the Hui people hit three hundred meters away from the city wall, Ma Yaobang pinched a handful of cold sweat in his hands, and almost roared out with excitement.Ma Qianling and Ma Zhaoyuan were about to turn around to congratulate Ma Yaobang, when at this moment, an overwhelming loud sound spread throughout the night sky.At the same time, the horses of the Hui were startled by the sound of gunfire in the night, and they all struggled and neighed.I don't know how many bullets were fired from the city wall in an instant, and like a red storm in the night sky, they roared and raged against the cavalry of the Hui army.The bullets rained down like a fierce wind, and after a rain of bullets, thousands of horses were knocked over to the ground."
Oh no, we were fooled, Huaxing Army was prepared" The three of them reacted immediately, and cold sweat broke out on their faces instantly.Ma Yaobang exclaimed, seeing that the war horse of the Hui people was about to storm the city gate, and now retreating would waste this opportunity in vain.The Hui cavalry continued to charge, holding torches in the night sky like moving targets.The city wall was still dark, and all the Hui people could hardly see what was happening, only that there was a constant rain of swords and swords hanging on the city wall.As long as it is scratched, blood is splashed and flesh flies.The battle only lasted ten minutes, and in the dark night, I don't know how many horses rolled and fell to the ground.On all sides of the city wall were the neighing of war horses and the wailing of the wilderness.During this time, the city walls were fired almost continuously, like firecrackers, continuously."
Father, you can't rush anymore Huaxing Army seems to have been prepared for a long time, if we rush like this, we will definitely all die here" Ma Qianling's son Ma Fuxiang led tens of thousands of people to storm from the east gate, and the successive deaths and injuries made him stunned, and at least thousands of people fell after a while.He didn't want to make any more senseless sacrifices, so he hurriedly crossed the horse back and said goodbye to Ma Qianling.Ma Qianling frowned and turned to Ma Yaobang, and was about to open his mouth to suggest, but Ma Yaobang raised his hand and still stared ahead with a serious face.He had been preparing for this battle for nearly a year, and he didn't want to give up so easily.If you can't succeed in such a surprise attack, then you won't be able to do much about the Huaxing army in the future."
Hey" Ma Fuxiang frowned, turned his horse's head and whipped his whip and rushed to the front line again.The cavalry of the returning army had already rushed to within 300 meters, but after being knocked over by bullets layer by layer.It was blocked five hundred meters away, and it was no longer possible to rush forward.In the night sky, bullets weave a brilliant web of fire in the air, roaring and destroying everything in front of them.The Hui army didn't know how many people died, and the rest of the people were discouraged, and they retreated again and again, not daring to take another step."
Brother Yaobang, it is definitely not a way to fight like this, let's withdraw the army first and then make plans" Ma Zhaoyuan was completely shocked by the vitality on the city wall at this time, and he knew that Tuoxun County would not be able to take it even if he died.The Huaxing army was obviously prepared, and had already set up a proper defense on the city wall, waiting for the attack of the Hui army."
Yes, Brother Yaobang.The victory or defeat is no longer at this time, let's withdraw first" Ma Qianling also echoed, for fear that his son would also die on the battlefield."
Why am I unwilling, I'm not reconciled" At the moment when Ma Yaobang hesitated, nearly thousands of cavalry fell in a pool of blood again.He let out a twisted roar as he watched as the torches on the battlefield in front of him receded from three hundred meters away, and finally returned to five hundred meters away.At this time, it was already the fourth watch, the sky was gradually brightening, and the scene on the city wall was all seen clearly.There are only 10,000 people deployed here, and almost all the soldiers wearing the Huaxing army on the four walls are divided into two teams to shoot at each other, and there are more than 30,000 people.Guns are lined up like a forest, bullets are raining down.The battlefield is like a Shura hell, constantly exuding the smell of blood.Only then did the Hui army see clearly that three hundred meters outside the city wall, there were densely packed with the corpses of war horses and cavalry, dyeing the yellow sand red."
Withdraw, let's withdraw" Ma Yaobang gritted his teeth and roared angrily, not daring to hesitate any longer."
Woo, woo, woo" The sound of the horn wandered around the battlefield, and the cavalry returning to the army heard the military order, as if it was an amnesty, turned around and frantically slapped their horses back.lest if you take a step slower, you will be pierced by bullets flying from behind.At this time, there was a young commander on the city wall, who was checking the situation on the battlefield with a bright eye."
Order the cavalry corps to pursue the remnants of the enemy, and not one of them will be spared.He coldly gave orders to his subordinates, and the corners of his mouth hooked an arc, full of terrifying murderous aura
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