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Chapter 143 The barbarian king raises his army again, is defeated again, and advances on Shazhou.

Human nature is diverse, and no one can guarantee that they will gain everyone's approval.

Even gods can't do it, let alone a mortal dynasty and a people's army.
Furthermore, the dynasty would inevitably continue to expand afterward.

Naturally, a large population is also needed, so he can accept anyone who doesn't hate or oppose him or the militia.

Even those who are hostile can be taken advantage of.

The spirituality they generate, the free labor they provide, the development of dangerous lands—these are all sources of their value.

While the dynasty was relocating its people and consolidating its control over places like Yumen Pass, news of the capture of Yumen Pass and Chijin Mongol Guard, and the death of the King of Turpan, had already reached the Turpan royal court.

This immediately caused a huge uproar. Some were angry, some were annoyed, but some had other ideas.

They wondered if another powerful empire was about to rise in the East.

However, whatever their thoughts may be, they have no intention of launching a counterattack at present.

Because they were embroiled in a power struggle, none of Adula's sons were willing to submit to the others, and all wanted to sit on the throne of the Turpan Khanate.

By the time they got the results, it was already the end of December.

Ultimately, Abdulla's second son, Abulun Muhammad, won the power struggle and ascended to the throne of the Turpan Khanate.

Historically, Abdullah died in 1633, and his second son, Abulun Muhammad, ascended the throne.

Now, Abdullah died four or five years earlier than expected, and Abulun Muhammad also ascended the throne four or five years earlier than expected.

However, Abulun Muhammad was unaware of all this.

When Aburun Muhammad, who had just ascended the throne and was full of vigor, was mobilizing his troops to avenge his father, he may well have felt a secret sense of gratitude.

Thanks to the army that saved him, he was able to ascend the throne.

Of course, while I am grateful, I still need to avenge my father.

Otherwise, he would be attacked by his ministers and brothers. He has just ascended the throne and the political situation is still somewhat unstable, so he naturally has to raise the banner of avenging his father.

In other words, whoever ascends the throne must avenge the previous Turpan king, Adulayin.

Otherwise, his throne would be unstable.

Of course, revenge is one thing, but personally leading troops is another.

After all, the lesson of the previous king of Turpan is right before our eyes.

He didn't want to follow in his father's footsteps.

On the 30th day of the 12th month of the first year of Chongzhen's reign, Turpan raised an army of 50,000 again to attack Yumen Pass and the Chijin Mongol Guard to the east.

Faced with the attack of the Turpan army, Wang Dahu was naturally not afraid at all.

When the Turpan army arrived outside Yumen Pass, Wang Dahu immediately took advantage of the fact that the Turpan army had not yet gained a foothold and launched a surprise attack outside the city.

Five thousand iron cavalry galloped forward, arrows rained down like arrows, and one by one, the soldiers of Turpan fell to the ground, struck by arrows.

When the general leading the Turpan army was about to order his main force to advance, Wang Dahu led five thousand iron cavalry to retreat quickly and began to circle around the Turpan army, keeping them at a distance and attacking them only with sharp arrows.

Even if they send out cavalry, they will only be able to be attacked while being held at bay.

The arrows of the militia were simply too sharp, capable of shooting four or five hundred meters away, and they were also very fast.

After all, the supernatural ability is supposed to increase walking and running speed.

However, other aspects of speed, such as nerve reaction and hand speed, have also increased to some extent.

Before the cavalry from Turpan even reached the maximum range of their arrows, they were already met with three or four volleys of arrows.

By the time they rushed in, most of them were already dead, and they could inflict very little damage on the militia.

Besides, the People's Salvation Army isn't incapable of running away.

After several rounds of this back-and-forth, and more than a dozen rounds of arrow fire, the Turpan army suffered at least tens of thousands of casualties.

By this time, the morale of the Turpan army had plummeted.

Seeing that the army was on the verge of complete collapse if things continued this way, the general in charge of the army in Turpan had no choice but to organize a retreat.

When he saw the army from Turpan begin to retreat, Wang Dahu's eyes lit up.

"kill!"

Wang Dahu roared and led five thousand cavalry in a charge against the tens of thousands of troops in Turpan.

After approaching 500 meters, they were immediately attacked by countless arrows.

The soldiers and officers in the rear of Turpan panicked immediately and began to retreat at an even faster pace, eventually turning into a flight.

Faced with their former comrades who were retreating in an orderly fashion but at a slightly slower pace, some people's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. They directly pulled them to the ground, making them hold off the enemy for a moment, so as to buy them time to escape.

Upon seeing this, Wang Dahu led five thousand cavalrymen to patrol behind the Turpan army, unleashing a barrage of arrows.

He continued until finally, when he had no more arrows left in his body.

However, that only meant they couldn't shoot with bows and arrows anymore; Wang Dahu and his men's attacks hadn't stopped.

"kill!"

In an instant, they surged forward with overwhelming force, crashing into the rear guard of Turpan. With each swing of their blades, countless soldiers perished.

At this moment, the Turpan army, which could only wait to be slaughtered, finally collapsed completely.

"Escape!"

"Help!"

"Do not kill me!"

"Don't block my way, die! Die! Die! Die!"

Throughout the entire Turpan army, there were figures fleeing in panic and even fighting each other.

They arrived at Yumen Pass at noon, but fled as the sun began to set. Only after sunset and darkness fell did Wang Dahu and his men stop their pursuit.

The scene was littered with tens of thousands of corpses and rivers of blood.
According to post-incident statistics, the pursuit by Wang Dahu and his men, coupled with the infighting and trampling among the Turpan army, resulted in the deaths of more than 30,000 people, while not a single person was captured.

It's not that no one wants to surrender.

However, Wang Dahu and his men were desperately chasing the Turpan army, so they didn't have time to collect prisoners. Wang Dahu simply ordered them all to be killed.

After resting for a night and having the garrison commander of Yumen Pass clean up the battlefield, Wang Dahu once again led 5,000 cavalry to quickly pursue the retreating remnants of the Turpan army along their route.

Meanwhile, the general who had escaped from Turpan had gathered the remaining fleeing troops, leaving him with less than two thousand men, which left him feeling utterly devastated.

If he goes back like this, the King of Turpan will definitely chop off his head.

Ultimately, he decided to go to Shazhou to see if he could organize another large army and then try to capture Shanma City or Chijin Mongol Guard. Only in this way could he reduce some of his guilt and perhaps obtain a pardon from the King of Turpan.

As for continuing the attack on Yumen Pass, he never even considered it; he was truly terrified by Wang Dahu's actions.

Let alone attacking Yumen Pass again, just thinking about it made his liver tremble and his calves cramp.

After a day and night of marching, they finally arrived at the city of Shazhou.

"Alavadu, open the city gates immediately!"

"You are."

The garrison commander of Shazhou City looked at the disheveled group of soldiers below and couldn't help but feel slightly puzzled.

To the east of Shazhou City, isn't there only an army attacking Yumen Pass to avenge the previous Turpan King?
Where did these remnants of the army come from?

As for how he knew that the troops below were remnants of the army, he could tell from their disheveled appearance. They had abandoned their helmets and armor, and their weapons were out of their hands. What else could they be but defeated and fleeing remnants of the army?
Well.
The defeated remnants of the army???
Suddenly, as if he had just realized something, Alava widened his eyes and peered down from the top of the city wall.

Could it be... could it be that the army has been defeated?
But, how is this possible?
It's only been a short time; they probably just arrived at Yumen Pass.
but
The leader below seems somewhat familiar.

He seems... he really is the commander-in-chief of the army going to war.

After rubbing his eyes several times, Alava was utterly shocked and horrified when he finally confirmed it.

What happened to them? They've only been here two days and they've already fled back in such a sorry state.

However, despite his doubts, he still ordered the city gates to be opened.

Seeing the city gates open, the general in charge of the eastern expedition finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly spurred his horse towards the city of Shazhou.

The remaining two thousand soldiers breathed a sigh of relief and quickly spurred their horses forward.

Well, those who managed to escape were naturally cavalry.

Those who were slow were all slaughtered by Wang Dahu.

When they were less than halfway into the city, they suddenly heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats from behind.

"Da da da"

"Boom boom boom"

The sound of horses' hooves grew louder as they approached, soon transforming into a deafening roar.

Upon hearing the sound behind them, the more than two thousand remaining soldiers who were entering the city felt a sudden jolt in their hearts, their bodies trembled involuntarily, and they instinctively turned to look back.

The army moved swiftly in like a gray cloud.

But in their eyes, it was no less than a demon from hell.

"Run!"

"The demon is coming! Run!"

"Don't push, don't push."

"Ah~, help!"

"Damn it, get out of my way and die!"

In an instant, chaos erupted at the city gate. People ran desperately toward the city, causing a stampede. Even the soldiers behind began to kill those who blocked their way.

This scene left Alavadu and the garrison completely stunned.

To be honest, they were also taken aback when they saw the enemy troops suddenly appear.

But is it really necessary to do that?

The commander of the Eastern Expeditionary Army also changed his expression drastically upon seeing the People's Salvation Army rushing towards them from afar.

Fortunately, he had already entered the city, and he seemed a little calmer.

However, he still shouted out anxiously.

"Quickly! Close the city gates! Don't let those demons in!"

"What are you talking about? We still have soldiers who haven't entered the city yet."

Alava frowned, not understanding what he meant.

The enemies are still quite far away; there's plenty of time for everyone to get into the city.

I really don't know what happened to them that made them so easily startled.

"It's too late! Close the city gates!"

"This"

While they were hesitating, the soldiers at the city gate finally entered the city one after another.

"Oh dear, quick, close the city gates!"

"Alright! Close the city gates!"

Immediately afterwards, with the soldiers pushing hard, the city gate began to slowly close.

Wang Dahu, who saw this scene from a distance, couldn't help but sneer.

“Crack~!”

He drew his bow and nocked an arrow, activated his array formation technique, and quickly connected with his soldiers. A vast amount of true energy was continuously mobilized and added to the bow and arrow in his hand.

"Boom!"

"boom!"

The bowstring rang out like thunder, and the arrow shot out like a raging dragon.

"bang bang bang"

The arrows flew like dragons, striking the city gate that was about to close, instantly creating a large gap in it, and piercing through several soldiers behind it, even smashing their bodies.

Everyone was stunned when they saw this.

Only then did Alava realize why these defeated soldiers had looked like they'd seen a ghost when they saw the militia.

This...this...this is beyond human capability.

In fact, it wasn't just them; the soldiers and generals who had fled here were also stunned.

Previously, the arrows of the militia, although their range was far beyond what was common, had never reached this level.

(End of this chapter)