Due to the tight blockade of the Western Qin Army in the Sinai Peninsula, the news that the Western Qin army led by Zhao Ziliang had not gone far was not known to Cairo.
They slowly marched north along the way, with Wei Gao leading the prisoner army.
The Second Army hid its tracks and headed south to Tours to join the approaching Persian Gulf Fleet.
The main force of the army was marching northeast under the leadership of Zhao Ziliang.
On April 27, the army had been stationed at the El-Arish Governor's Palace for more than half a month.
At dusk that day, Wan Qingming, the deputy governor of Dongchang, hurriedly came to the Chinese army tent in the camp to ask for a meeting, and was allowed to enter.
"Your Majesty, there is news coming from Cairo."
When Zhao Ziliang heard this, he immediately put down his ink pen and asked, "What's the news?"
Wan Qingming said: "Brothers Hardy and Harlan finally started fighting."
"Did a fight break out?
Please tell me the specific situation."
"Yes" Wan Qingming immediately briefly described the entire process.
Although it was somewhat inconsistent with the facts, it was basically consistent.
"After Harun Rashid fled Cairo and returned to the town of Timsah, Hadi carried out a bloodbath and massacre of the generals in the Guards who opposed him.
Many officials and ministers in Cairo who supported Harun were also purged, and used the title of the Crown Prince to I accused Harun of colluding with our army to betray the Abbasid dynasty, and ordered the removal of Harun from his position as the commander-in-chief of the front line.
He was regarded as a traitor.
Thief.
About 20,000 of Harun's soldiers immediately announced that they would no longer obey Harun's orders and immediately returned to Cairo to join Hadi.
Harun was very angry when he learned the news when he returned to the town of Timsah.
He launched an army to attack Hadi on the grounds that Hadi killed his father Mahdi with extremely cruel and cruel methods and illegally seized the position of caliph."
"Four days ago, Harun marched towards Cairo with 50,000 troops.
After Hadi got the news, he immediately led his army to fight against Harun.
Hadi had more than 18,000 Guards and 20,000 people who returned from the front line, a total of 3 Eighteen thousand men.
He left five thousand men to defend Cairo and led three men himself.
Thirteen thousand people came out of the city to fight against Harun.
In addition, 20,000 people in Tripoli declared allegiance to Hadi, and a total of 30,000 troops in Mauritania also declared allegiance to Harun.
At present, their strength is basically the same.
The results of their current battle It hasn’t been sent yet.”
Zhao Ziliang said: "The result of their battle is not important to us.
As long as they fight, it will be a good thing for us.
At least it means that they cannot unite in a short time, and this is how we defeat them individually."
You continue to pay attention to the opportunity, and report immediately as soon as there is news about the outcome of their battle."
Wan Qingming agreed: "Yes, Your Majesty" Two days later, on April 30, Wan Qingming hurriedly walked into the Chinese army's tent again and reported to Zhao Ziliang, who was discussing with the generals and officials: "Your Majesty, the battle between the brothers Hadi and Harun has come to an end.
On April 2 On the 16th, the two sides were opening The battle took place fifty miles east of Luo.
The Guards in his hands were all elite men, but his ability to command troops was far inferior to that of Harun.
The two sides fought three consecutive battles.
Hadi relied on the elite bravery of the Guards to resist, but favorable situation in war Still leaning towards Harun, after losing 20,000 people, Hadi had to retreat towards Cairo, and Harun also lost nearly 20,000 people.
However, Harun did not rest on the spot, but led his army to pursue Ha.
After Di led his army to retreat back to Cairo, he knew that he could not resist Harun's attack.
He quickly took away all the money and food in Cairo and retreated towards Tripoli, leaving an empty Cairo city for Harun.
Now Harun is attacking the towns around Cairo and the Nile River.
Towns in the Delta Region” Zhao Ziliang said: "Mauritania's food army is loyal to Harun.
Doesn't this mean that even if Hadi retreats to Tripoli, he will be attacked by both Mauritania and Cairo at the same time?"
Chen Qing stood up and clasped his fists and said, "That's not necessarily true.
If Hadi moves quickly enough and captures Mauritania before Harun finishes cleaning up the area around Cairo and the Nile Delta, he won't have to face a double-sided attack." , It is said that the descendants of the white-coated eaters in the Iberian Peninsula have a blood feud with the black-coated eaters.
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They are afraid that they will not miss such a good opportunity to add insult to injury.
If they cross the sea and attack Mauritania, Hadi will also face a double attack."
Zhao Ziliang touched his chin and said: "No matter how they fight with each other, if they fight theirs, we will fight ours.
The whole army will break out of camp two days later and set off to march towards Cairo.
At the same time, we will send orders to Hun Yao and Wei Gao, ordering them to separate with the Mediterranean Sea."
The fleet merged with the Persian Gulf fleet and crossed the sea by boat to attack Dumyat and Ras Gharib respectively.
Hunyu's troops attacked the Nile Delta area, Wei Gao's troops attacked the middle and upper reaches of the Nile River, and other troops followed Gu to attack the Cairo area."
The generals and officials clasped their fists together and promised: "I obey the order."
The march was very fast.
It only took five days to march from Alish to the shores of Timsah Lake.
On the second day, the Western Qin army, under the command of Zhao Ziliang, attacked Timsah Town, Vulture Ridge and other nearby areas.
A series of forts.
When Zhao Ziliang led his army to pretend to withdraw, he did not take away the siege equipment, but hid it on the spot.
This time, there was no need to spend time building siege equipment, and the original ones were used, saving a lot of time and manpower. material resources.
On the sixth day of May, the army of the Western Qin Dynasty arrived at the town of Timsah.
This was a small town built at the foot of the mountain and next to Lake Timsah.
Originally, this town had no walls that could withstand the enemy's attack, but In order to prepare for the attack of the Western Qin army, the Great Eater and sneak attacks, a six-foot-high earth wall was built in a hurry around the town.
The earth wall was not tall and strong, but it was more than enough to withstand pure cavalry, because at that time the Western Qin Dynasty deployed here The people in this area are all cavalry, no infantry.
But things are different now.
The Western Qin army not only has a large number of infantry, but also heavy siege equipment.
The one-foot-six-foot-high earth wall cannot stop the attack of the Western Qin army.
The prisoner army and the assassin army are densely packed like ants.
A fierce offensive was launched against the town of Timsach on siege ladders and well railings.
The Western Qin army came too suddenly and too fast this time.
Before Harlan in Cairo received news that the Western Qin army was coming back again, Zhao Ziliang had already commanded the army to attack Timsah Town and Vulture Ridge.
Subsequently, Zhao Ziliang sent two troops to the south and north to seize a series of forts and towns built and garrisoned by the Dashi Army.
Zhao Ziliang did not give Harun time to react and prepare.
He led his army towards Cairo on the eighth day of May.
Harun was a little panicked after receiving the news, because Cairo was now empty of troops, with only 5,000 men garrisoned, and all other troops were occupied by him.
Sent out to attack the town forces supporting Hadi in the Nile Valley.
Cairo, Royal Palace.
Harlan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, pacing back and forth.
"Teacher, you have always been wise and profound.
Please tell me, now that the Western Qin army is approaching, Cairo is only two days away, what should we do?"
Ishaq was at his wits end at this time and could not think of a way to resolve this crisis.
After thinking for a long time, he said: "Your Highness, we have several options now: first, reconcile with Hadi, please He brought troops to deal with the Western Qin people's attack with us; secondly, he quickly sent people to the Eastern Roman Empire, asked Irina to send troops to attack Armenia or Syria, and devoted all the country's efforts to let the Western Qin army return to rescue; thirdly, we give up Cairo, retreat to the lower reaches of the Nile River, which is close to the Mediterranean Sea.
Even if we cannot defeat the Western Qin people, we can evacuate by boat from the Mediterranean Sea.
There is a naval fleet of the Eastern Roman Empire in the Mediterranean Sea.
The strength of the Western Qin people's Mediterranean fleet is not as strong as that of the Eastern Roman Empire.
The empire should be wary of pursuing us with all its strength or retreating to the upper reaches of the Nile, but the population there is sparse and the land is barren, so it may not be easy to develop and grow."
Harlan thought for a while and asked: "Which path do you honestly think we should choose?"
Ishaq said: "I'm afraid the first and second items are not realistic.
Hadi hates us now.
How could he agree to unite with us?
The Eastern Roman Empire sent troops this time.
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Armenia has tried its best to let them use their whole country."
We are afraid that they may not have the courage to attack Armenia and Syria in the Western Qin Dynasty.
Now our best choice is to retreat to the Nile Delta area, which has a large population and rich products.
It is easy to regain strength.
Even if we are defeated, we can evacuate by sea. " "Where to retreat?"
Harlan asked.
"Are there any other lands we can live in besides North Africa?"
"This" Ishaq was speechless.
Harlan took a deep breath and said: "This is our final destination.
If we lose even here, where can we stand?
The lost dog will never be able to develop and grow.
Even if we go to other people's territory, even if others Accept us and we will be controlled in every way.
These days we accept.
I have gathered a lot of food and grass, which should last for several months.
I decided to defend Cairo and ordered all the troops sent out to be recalled for reinforcements.
I could not leave without a fight.
This would undermine the confidence of the subjects and believers to resist the Western Qin attack.
As long as If we do not withdraw and defend Cairo, our subjects and believers will have the confidence to continue the fight."
"Your Highness" Ishaq wanted to persuade again, but was interrupted by Harun: "Teacher, there is no need to persuade anymore.
If you think this place is no longer safe, you can leave.
I will not stop you."
"Your Highness" Ishaq was extremely angry, "How can your Highness look at me like this?
Although I am your Highness's teacher, I am also your loyal believer and servant.
Your Highness's glory is my glory, and Your Highness's shame is my shame.
Even if Your Highness will be recalled to the Kingdom of Heaven by Allah, and I will only remain loyal to you forever.
I will not betray or abandon Your Highness.
Since Your Highness is determined to defend Cairo, I will accompany Your Highness.
The Western Qin people are coming fiercely, and we have to make preparations.
Now I go to the city to collect food and defense supplies, and order the troops outside to be recalled.
It is up to Your Highness to arrange the defense matters yourself."
On the morning of the tenth day of May, two news came from the south and the north respectively.
The two cities of Ras Gharib and Sailut in the upper reaches of the Nile River were attacked by the Western Qin army and fell one after another.
In addition, the two ports of Dumuyat and Bailetim were successively attacked by the Western Qin Mediterranean Fleet.
A large number of Western Qin troops landed.
The Dashi army, which had relaxed its vigilance, was caught unawares and was attacked by the Western Qin army.
Several ports also fell one after another.
The news coming from the north and south made Harun Yue firmly believe that there was no other way except to defend Cairo.
No matter where he retreated, there was no way to resist the attack of the Western Qin army, and there was no way to get rid of the Western Qin army.
The Qin army's pursuit and stubborn defense of Cairo still have a chance to support the possibility of the Western Qin army withdrawing due to insufficient logistics.
On May 12th, the Western Qin army came to Cairo.
The Nile River passes quietly through the city of Cairo from south to north.
The Western Qin army with no end visible outside the city wall besieges the entire city of Cairo.
Only the west side facing the desert is not besieged.
One's marching camps are scattered all over the mountains and plains like stars.
In the Chinese army's tent to the east, Zhao Ziliang asked: "How long will it take for the siege equipment to arrive?"
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The logistics officer stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, according to the normal marching speed, it will take four days to arrive."
"It's too slow.
Let all the soldiers wait for four days.
I'm afraid the high morale will be completely exhausted long ago.
Send an order to add horses and camels to the siege camp and ask them to speed up the march.
The attack must be completed within two days.
The city's equipment must be brought over, otherwise military law will be engaged."
"Yes, Your Majesty" the logistics officer slowly stepped aside.
Zhao Ziliang asked again: "Is there any movement around Cairo City?"
Zhang Ben, the commander of the Tiger Tooth Army, stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, according to our scouting report, the defenders of some cities in the middle reaches of the Nile River, the lower reaches of the Nile River and the west are coming towards Cairo.
The total strength is estimated to be 20,000, but they are smaller than They are relatively scattered and have not gathered together.
In addition, before our army arrived, the garrison troops from surrounding towns such as Giza, Imbabai, Helwan, and Memphis had all withdrawn to Cairo.
There are now 15,000 garrison troops in Cairo.
Thousands of people" Zhao Ziliang said: "It just so happens that since the food army has arrived for reinforcements, let's encircle the points for reinforcements and divide and annihilate these scattered food armies.
Where is Chu Ge?"
Chu Ge stood up excitedly, clasping his fists and saying, "I'm here."
Zhao Ziliang said: "I will give you 10,000 troops.
You go and deal with the enemies from the north."
"Yes," Chu Ge agreed loudly.
Zhao Ziliang looked at the other generals and shouted: "Wei Meng, Bai Xiaode, Bo Lehan" The three people named stood up and agreed: "I am here."
"Wei Meng led 10,000 people to deal with the enemies from the south, and Burhan led 10,000 people to ambush in the desert outside the west gate.
Once the food army in the city withdrew to the desert, they pursued and killed Bai Xiaode and led 10,000 people to Tripoli.
Monitoring Hadi’s every move shows that he is acting on his own initiative.”
The three people clasped their fists and agreed: "I obey the order."
That afternoon, there were 40,000 fewer people outside the city of Cairo, but the number of camps was not less.
Because the Western Qin army had too many troops and troops were mobilized everywhere, the food army in the city did not know that there were four fewer enemies besieging the city.
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