Why is it that the Tatars cannot even defeat the Manchus?

But you still dare to provoke Daming?

This may seem outrageous, but if you think about it from another’s perspective, it’s actually quite simple.

After all, the conflict between the grassland nomads and the Central Plains farming people has lasted for thousands of years. Isn't it normal for the wolves on the grassland to come to the Central Plains to fight the autumn wind, kill a few people, and grab some food, gold, silver, women, livestock, etc.?

The Central Plains is vast and rich in resources, and it does not lack this small gold and silver population. Moreover, the court usually considers the overall situation and usually chooses to repair it. Some nomadic tribes even rob the food and population, and in turn sue the court for peace. The court considers the face, maybe There will also be rewards.

And this kind of thing is not uncommon, it can even be said to be very common.

Take the Great Wall as an example. The Great Wall stretches for thousands of miles. Not every place is stationed in high mountains and made of bricks and stones. Those are limited to important towns in the capital. Many places are actually just an earth wall, otherwise there would be no It’s said about drilling through the Great Wall.

What's more, when Qin Shihuang built the Great Wall, he didn't consider the defensive nature at all. As a fortification of a long snake formation, the Great Wall is more offensive than defensive. After all, the Qin army under the leadership of Meng Tian relied on the Great Wall to attack and beat everyone. The same goes for Li Mu, the famous general of Zhao State, who belonged to the Xiongnu.

You can't expect how defensive a military fortification that is mainly offensive will be. Except for the important border towns in later generations, most of the Great Wall was just an earth wall. At most, the nomads came to delay time so that the main force could arrive, and the earth wall Walls are cheaper.

Therefore, considering various factors, the Central Plains Dynasty had a headache when faced with the invading nomads. After all, they had nothing but horses, and they were barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. Therefore, the Central Plains Dynasty mostly focused on wooing and appeasing them.

Even in the Ming Dynasty, this was the case.

Many times, things like losing face for the sake of face were common in all dynasties. This is why the Tatars dared to attack Balian.

Because Balianji belongs to the Ming Dynasty, and now the Tatar tribe and the Ming Dynasty are allies. If the Balianji capital is lost, can the Ming Dynasty still fall out with the Tatar tribe?

Just look at the war between the Ming Dynasty and the Manchu Qing Dynasty. If the Manchu Qing Dynasty had not taken the initiative to provoke it, the Ming Dynasty would not have taken the initiative to send troops.

Therefore, when facing good people, you can point a gun at them without worrying. After all, the ancients said, "A gentleman can be bullied."

With all kinds of precedents and seeing the successful cases of his predecessors, Lin Danbartu naturally had the illusion that "I can do it myself".

Therefore, Lin Danbaltu was very decisive in attacking Balian Na. As long as he could bite off a piece of meat, Chahar would be able to regain his health greatly.

With this in mind, Lindanbaltu sent several cavalry groups in an attempt to enter Balian's capital and plunder people and livestock.

Small groups of horse teams ran into Baliangadu to steal livestock and attack and kill people. Even if they acted at night, it was difficult to hide their traces. After all, there were nine pastoral areas in Baliangadu, and every flag in each pastoral area, Each ranch has its own beacon, which can be lit to notify of incoming enemies.

So when Chahar's cavalry broke into the capital of Balian, and when a ranch was invaded and beacon fires were lit, beacon fires were lit one after another. Each banner summoned the cavalry from the ranches under their jurisdiction to immediately pursue the blockade. The two sides chased in the middle of the night until It lasted until dawn before Chahar's cavalry left Balian's capital.

Although Chahar's cavalry did not rob people or livestock this time, they destroyed five pastures, causing nearly a thousand casualties among Baliangadu herdsmen and more than 200 casualties among the riders.

When the news was sent to the capital of Zhongba, Cao Wenzhao's face suddenly darkened. As soon as the messenger left the tent, Chen Yawan came in: "Governor Cao"

Cao Wenzhao looked at Chen Yawan who hurried in and handed over the information without waiting for him to say anything: "Dongba even was attacked. It was Lin Danbaltu's Chahar Department who did it. They have already taken action against us."

Chen Yawan slammed the table angrily: "This Lin Danbaltu is still an ally of my Ming Dynasty, and he actually attacked my Ming Dynasty territory at night!"

Cao Wenzhao's expression was also ugly: "Recently, we have had more and more conflicts with the Chahar tribe. The governor also considered that the Chahar tribe would have a big conflict with us, but I didn't expect that they would dare to attack at night."

Chen Yawan looked at Cao Wenzhao: "Governor Cao, we can't sit still and wait for death. What if the Chahar tribe makes sneak attacks again and again and plunders our population and livestock in Baliangadu?"

Cao Wenzhao snorted coldly: "I will never sit still and wait for death."

"Brother Chen, it's up to you to appease the herdsmen. You should appease the herdsmen and don't make them doubtful. The most important thing is that your chin and even your head are stable right now."

"As for the Chahar Department, I will take care of it!"

It was settled as it was said, but Cao Wenzhao had no intention of delaying it and immediately ordered the drums to be beaten and the generals gathered together.

Since the New Deal in the Second Year of Tianqi, there has been no example of Ming Dynasty not fighting back when being beaten!

"General!"

After the generals arrived, Cao Wenzhao did not make any detours. He went straight forward in the army, and Cao Wenzhao was no exception.

Looking around at the generals, Cao Wenzhao said: "Everyone knows what happened last night. The Chahar tribe violated the covenant with me, the Ming Dynasty, and attacked my capital, Balian, at night."

"This matter cannot be forgotten like this. The army broke out of camp and headed for the Chahar Grassland. I was going to ask Lin Danbartu what he was thinking!"

The generals clasped their fists: "Here!"

As Cao Wenzhao issued military orders, the troops scattered in various pastoral areas immediately converged on Dongba Company. At the same time, Cao Wenzhao's Chinese army also began to break out of camp. Thousands of Ming troops gathered around Cao Wenzhao's Chinese army and rushed to Dongba Company.

Nadu, together with the 30,000 Mongolian cavalry that had been mobilized here, marched to the Chahar grassland in a mighty manner.

Tens of thousands of cavalry marched with great momentum. The mountains, rivers, sun and moon flags of the Ming army were buzzing in the cold wind of early spring. Cao Wenzhao's large banner of the Chinese army marked the identity of this cavalry: the Mongol Governor of the Ming Dynasty.

Under his command, Balian's cavalry belongs to the capital!

When Cao Wenzhao's army arrived at the border of the Chahar Grassland, Cao Wenzhao on the one hand ordered to set up camp, and on the other hand sent an envoy to question Lin Danbaltu.

However, facing the envoy sent by Cao Wenzhao, Lin Danbaltu seemed extremely arrogant: "The herdsmen on the grassland are all the subjects of this Khan. What does this Khan care about how to deal with his own people? What do you care about the Ming Dynasty?"

"Tell you Governor, Ben Khan has not yet settled the accounts with him for killing my Chahar warriors!"

"If he retreats now, I can let him go. Otherwise, I will send an envoy to the capital to tell him that he has broken the covenant and see how he will explain to the Ming Dynasty emperor!"

"If you are wise, hurry up and get back. If he doesn't retreat, get ready for war!"

After the envoy brought Lin Dan Baltu back intact, Cao Wenzhao seemed very calm and was not angry at all because of Lin Dan Baltu's arrogance: "Go tell Lin Dan Baltu to start a war. The governor is waiting for him here!"

After receiving Cao Wenzhao's reply, Lin Danbaltu's hands were shaking with anger: "It's really, really."

"No one dares to challenge Ben Khan!"

"The various tribes and alliances did not listen to my orders, and the slaves came to the grassland to challenge my majesty. Now even the people of Ming Dynasty are looking for bad luck for me!"

"If this Khan cowers in the face of this wise general, how will other tribes view this Khan and the Chahar tribe?"

"Ming Di, please tell me that within three days, I will see six thousand horses under the banner!"

It has to be said that although the name of Lindanbartu, the Great Khan of Mongolia, is not recognized by large tribes such as Horqin, Ordos, and Tumote, it is still very prestigious in the Chahar grassland.

In three days, six thousand horsemen actually appeared under Lin Danbaltu's banner. The leaders of the Chahar tribe still believed in their great khan, not to mention that they were fighting against Balian.

, it’s not about beating Huang Tai Chi.

There is no benefit to defeating Huang Taiji, but defeating Baliangadu means hundreds of thousands of tribesmen, countless cattle, sheep and wealth!

Even for the sake of these herdsmen's cattle and sheep, the leader of the Chahar tribe will support Lin Danbaltu in starting a war with Cao Wenzhao!

Woo woo

Woo woo

On the grassland in early spring, the melting ice and snow merged into the thawed rivers and formed several large rivers on the grassland, and there was still a chill of ice and snow in the air.

At the border of the Chahar Grassland, groups of cavalry gathered here from all over the grassland. Viewed from a high altitude, the groups of cavalry were like black streams, gathering together from all directions. These cavalry continued to merge, forming a black torrent.

, mighty and sweeping, sweeping everything.

Just like the flood gathered by the melting of snow and ice on the grassland, it carries the energy of washing away everything.

This is the cavalry of the Chahar tribe. Under the banner of Lin Danbaltu, six cavalrymen of ten thousand horses gathered here, preparing to fight the Ming army.

On the other side of the grassland, 5,000 Ming troops and 30,000 Mongolian cavalry have also opened up their formation. General cannons are mounted on both sides. Tigers squat on the cannons. Mother and son cannons are in position in front of the formation, and a group of leopards are running rampant.

The arrow is in the center, and on both wings are cavalry ready to move.

Cao Wenzhao was neatly dressed and looked coldly at the black line on the opposite side that seemed to spread to the sky. It was the Mongolian cavalry that had already opened up its formation.

Lin Danbaltu was riding a horse with a golden eagle scimitar on his waist. Looking at the cavalry gathered around him, he couldn't help but show a proud and wild smile on his face: "Sixty thousand cavalry! Sixty thousand cavalry!"

"Is there any tribe on the grassland today that can pull out six thousand horses like our Chahar tribe?"

"You're just a wise general, if you don't stay at the Great Wall properly, you have to go outside the Great Wall and die!"

One of the leaders rode his horse and held his sword eager to try: "Great Khan, the Ming people have no spearmen, shield soldiers, or even stand up to resist the deer. Their defense line is simply vulnerable."

"As long as we launch a charge, we can easily destroy their military formation!"

Lin Danbaltu strongly agrees with this. It’s not like he has never dealt with the Ming army. Although the Ming army has cavalry, it still mainly relies on infantry and firearms, often spearmen and shield bearers to form a military formation to block the front, with bows and crossbows.

With hands and musketeers in the middle, and no spearmen and shield hands in front, how could they withstand the charging cavalry?

Looking at the thin military formation of the Ming army opposite, Lin Danbaltu laughed and said: "These Ming troops are so arrogant, don't they even know that on this grassland, we Mongolians rule the world?"

"Who is going to break through their military formation!"

A group of leaders rushed to sign up: "Great Khan, let me take the boys and men there!"

"Great Khan, our warriors have been waiting for a long time!"

"Great Khan, my unit has always been your sharpest scimitar, let us use it!"

Looking at the extremely thin Ming army formation, these leaders felt that it was a soft persimmon, and they could easily tear through the defense line and rush in with just one bite.

Seeing his subordinates being so brave, Lin Danbaltu also felt his blood surge. If the men of the Chahar tribe are so brave, what does Huang Taiji mean?

Now, the time has come to restore the glory of Great Mongolia!

As long as he wins this battle, the Chahar tribe can be united by him again. With the population, cattle and sheep of Baliangadu, the Chahar tribe will still be the most powerful tribe in Monan, and even Ordos, Tumote

, Horqin and other tribes will kneel before him again!

In a word, Great Mongolia has its past glory, and the great khans of all dynasties have contributed greatly to it. Now that the glory of Great Mongolia is restored, it is my duty, Lin Danbartu!

Especially at this moment, how could I, the Mongol Khan, not take the lead in the charge?!

Pulling out the golden eagle scimitar that symbolized his identity as the Great Khan of Mongolia, Lindan Baltu said: "My sons, there is no need to rob, I guarantee that you will all get pastures, cattle, sheep, and people."

"Now let the Immortal God bless us, sons and daughters, follow me and rush forward!"

One of the leaders also drew out his scimitar, spurred his horse and raised his whip: "Charge!"
To be continued...