The 40,000-strong Uzbek Eastern Route Army was led by Agabov, a general under the command of the Chingu Khan. After the scouts clashed, the news was sent to the command offices of both sides like water.

The Tajik Sea, named Sea, is actually a reservoir. In winter, the vast surface of the lake is as clear as green, and the mountains on both sides alternate between white and light gray. The scenery is lonely.

In the camp by the lake, Agabov summoned three of his commanders to discuss the military situation with several thousand households he valued.

In the tent, the map was hung.

As you can see from the map, the outlet of the rich Fernagan Basin is the Tajik Sea and Kuzhanti. They were equivalent to blocking the road of the Zhou army's westward expedition. occupies a favorable terrain.

Agabov was 56 years old and had gray hair. Wears a light grey smock. Calm and calm. He was a well-known general in the Uzbek army. To the people, "We will guard the mouth of the valley and hold the important places. This made it impossible for the Zhou army to go west. Then send the elite to harass in the Fernagan Basin. Drag down the logistics of the Zhou army. Who wants to lead troops? ”

The army of firearms, which relies heavily on logistics. The more modern the army, the higher the logistical requirements. To use cavalry against such an army, the first thing is to flank and cut off its food routes. Agabov understands this truth deeply.

As for the defense of the firearms army. They also had a variety of captured artillery in their army, and they were not purely cavalry units. In this respect, they are different from the Turgish.

A young Qianhu, who was about thirty years old, suddenly stood up and said generously: "Dashuai, let me go!" ”

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After the advance of the Zhou army and the Uzbeks were connected, the main army of 16,000 followed.

Zhang Sishui personally commanded at the front line. And Jia Huan himself is in the small city of Kokand, a hundred miles away from the Tajik Sea.

The night was in the air. In the small city, in the mansion offered by a wealthy businessman, Jia Huan was looking at the earth in the pavilion with his hands behind his back.

The news came like a stream of water. Zhang Sishui defeated 3,000 Uzbek cavalry on the Tajik coast in the afternoon. According to the captive's confession, this was an army preparing to go to Ningyuan Kingdom to attack the grain route. However, Zhang Sishui's main force had long blocked the narrow passage by the Tajik sea.

When Jia Huan attacked the city of Thirsty Sai, he brought 12,000 men. Eight thousand men were left to guard the city of Naryn. But that's just the appearance! The 3,000 cavalry brought by Shen Qian are still in the city of Naren. Moreover, the 40,000-strong army of Tocharian is arriving one after another.

Therefore, in the past ten days, the city of Naren is constantly secretly increasing troops into the basin, escorting food, gunpowder and other materials.

Jia Huanxi attacked Juti and led an army of 19,000 men. Two thousand men guarded the city of Thirst. Jia Huan now has a thousand people around him. The available force of Zhang Si's sailors was sixteen thousand. According to the establishment of the Zhou army, it was 4 battalions.

This is about twice as much as the Uzbek army is expected to be.

Of course, the news of the increase in troops of the Zhou army could not be hidden. However, messaging takes time. Now there is no telegraph and no cell phone. No, the Uzbeks suffered a loss.

Jia Huan casually threw the battle report on the desk, and in the warm pavilion outside the study, Yi Junjie, who came with the army, was bragging with Qian Huai, Hu Xiaosi, and Yang Dayan.

Jia Huan smiled slightly when he heard this, and said, "Lao Yi, come in!" ”

Yi Junjie had a beard on his face, dressed in a childlike straight shirt, saluted, and said with a smile: "See the envoy, I just heard that Boren won for a while. Congratulations. ”

Jia Huan smiled and made a gesture, and said closely: "You kid did it on purpose, right?" Call me again as an envoy, and I want you to bring a prayer post. ”

Jia Huan's current status is busy with affairs. Of course, not everyone can see him.

Yi Junjie smiled, moved in his heart, and unconsciously remembered the time when they and Jia Huan ate roast chicken and drank rice wine together in the pavilion behind the academy. Said: "Etiquette must not be abolished! Lao Qin often said this. Then he said: "Ziyu, I ask you to go to Samarkand." I will definitely bring the stone family back for you. ”

How did Ziyu treat him? He is also a scholar and knows the truth of "repaying the king with a countryman"!

Jia Huan shook his head with a smile, "You're addicted to being a messenger!" He threw out the first four lines of the round song, and the whole world sang it. It is to paralyze the enemy. But Yi Junjie didn't know about his and Shen Qian's plans. Misunderstanding that he has a deep love for Shi Yuhua!

Looking at the dark night outside the window, he said slowly: "Wait a little longer!" ”

Diplomacy requires the support of military force. Just like what the chairman said before he went to Chongqing: The better you fight, the more capital we have.

He is waiting for Zhang Sishui to play a clear and hearty situation!

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Tajikistan Hainan, narrow roads. This section of the valley is about fifty miles long, and the narrow section is only two miles wide.

Such terrain is very difficult for the attacker. Very beneficial for the defence.

On the seventh day of October, 16,000 Zhou troops led by Zhang Sishui and 40,000 Uzbek troops led by Agabov fought here.

After several days of tentative firefighting, the Zhou army took the lead in launching a decisive battle this morning!

In the drumbeat of "dong dong", rows and columns of Zhou infantry wearing red fat jackets entered the battlefield.

And on the battlefield, the rumbling of artillery has not stopped since the beginning of the engagement!

The artillery shells of the Uzbek army poured on the heads and formations of the Zhou army. The terrible screams were muffled by artillery fire. Many companies of the Zhou army were scattered. Then, in a skirmish formation, bent forward under artillery fire!

Because, the main general Zhang Sishui made it clear before today's war: The war dead will share 100 acres of Yongye field in Shule. For the wounded, the government gave 20 silver dollars a month. Those who break the Ukrainian army formation first will be rewarded with 1000000 pieces of silver. Retreat the latter, slash! The fields allocated in Shule earlier were confiscated.

In the Uzbek army, Agabov was a few miles behind the position, listening to the sound of artillery, observing the battlefield, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, calm and confident. Surrounded by guards, the people kept sending ammunition to the front line.

The food cut off was unsuccessful, but he was not in a hurry. In the final analysis, going to Ningyuan Country to grab money and grain is not something that must be done. He adopted a waiting, defensive strategy. His battalion was not far from the battle, and there was no pressure on logistics. The Zhou army was transporting grain to fight.

No, Zhou Jun eagerly began to make a total effort!

In a few moments, the first wave of the Zhou army's attack was repulsed, leaving behind the corpses of more than 200 people. When the war report came, the captain of Agabov's personal guard hurriedly congratulated: "Congratulations to the commander." ”

Agabov laughed heartily.

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The Zhou army attacked several times without success. An hour has passed.

In the position of the Zhou army, Zhang Sishui was in the trench, watching the battle with a clairvoyant mirror, and the three commanders came down from the front line, knelt on the ground and cried: "Judge Zhang..., this kind of battle really can't be fought." The soldiers are not afraid of death. But you can't fight back just by being beaten! It's so aggrieved! ”

According to the routine of Romance, Zhang Sishui shouted at this time: You dare to disturb our army's heart? Push down, decapitate!

But, the reality is not. Zhang Sishui was dressed in a green shirt, with a long sword at his waist, and his inconspicuous face had a resolute expression. He stepped forward to help the three commanders up, pointed ahead, and explained, "Ladies and gentlemen, don't you notice any difference from when the battle began in the morning? ”

The three commanders looked dazed.

Zhang Sishui said categorically: "The artillery of the Uzbeks has gradually become scarce!" The commander of the Ukrainian army, thinking that he occupies the advantage of the terrain. It is possible to shoot our troops with artillery. But, on the contrary, he made a very serious mistake.

On such a long and narrow battlefield, their numerical superiority cannot be reflected at all, but can only compete with us for the superiority of firepower and the elite of the soldiers.

Okay, then how much artillery ammunition do they have? Their artillerymen have our elite? How many times can the gun be used repeatedly? Can the range be as far as ours? An army with non-pure firearms, using artillery for a long time, can they not make mistakes?

Generals, the enemy is broken today! ”

After a total of four days of tentative fighting, Zhang Sishui had already judged that the Uzbek army had firearms, but they were not good at them. This can be judged by the interval between artillery launches, the intensity of fire, etc.

That's why today's decisive battle is possible!

The three commanders looked at each other, looked at the flesh-and-blood battlefield ahead, and regained their confidence.

Zhang Sishui pulled out his long sword and said resolutely: "Beat the drum!" Offensive! ”

His character is resolute and courageous. Jia Huan praised him early on for being a great general. When you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins!

The commander-in-chief of the Uzbek army, Agapov, took advantage of the situation and went on the defensive. His strategy wasn't wrong. However, Zhang Boren's idea was: If the enemy is not coming, I will attack!

The brave are not afraid!

"Boom!" "Boom!" In the formation of the Zhou army, the drums once again vibrated loudly. Nearly 1,000 Zhou troops, like a red wave, once again threw themselves into the battlefield!

"Kill!"