The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1899

[1899. Chapter 1808 The final battle]

The entire Ottoman Empire collapsed much faster than imagined.

Like a giant, his previously strong body was intimidating, but the speed at which he fell was also astonishing to everyone.

When the Fourth Army moved all the way west and reached the Mediterranean Sea, it meant that… at this time… the entire Ottoman Empire was cut off.

Territories such as Istanbul and Serbia in the north are cut off from the peninsula, Egypt, and North African territories in the south.

The Ottomans’ vain attempt to gather a large army, at this time, has turned into trying to catch the moon in the water.

Because the attack came too fast.

To people of this era, the Ming army’s advance was like lightning.

There is no room for you to organize a large army, but you find that the fortified cities have been destroyed one after another.

You originally wanted to defend the enemy at the national border three hundred miles away, but when you prepared to organize your troops and horses three hundred miles later, the troops and horses had not yet gathered and the front line had arrived!

Everything just snowballed.

The Kashas who tried to resist… seemed tired and helpless.

The grain and grass that were originally expected to be allocated had been intercepted by the new army that penetrated deep into the territory before it arrived.

People’s hearts are in a state of confusion…the whole group is leaderless.

The emperor’s decree from Istanbul…even in the chaos, could not be conveyed effectively at all, because when the decree set off from Istanbul, this Kasha was still stationed here. When the order arrived, Kasha was already happily welcoming him from afar. The Han friends who came here have gone.

Later…in Istanbul.

People were horrified to find that… a large number of cyclists began to appear in the suburbs.

This is the scout team of the new army. Before the army and horses arrive, the rangers scatter like sand.

They are often light cavalry, and the horses under them are extremely powerful, which can be said to be the best in a thousand.

They wore only leather armor and were equipped with long knives and short blunderbuss. Their swords are not bulky, thanks to the Ming Dynasty’s excellent smelting skills. They are not only sharp, but as thin as a cicada’s wings, and also extremely rigid.

They are usually in teams of three to five people, and rarely fight head-on with people. They will explore the terrain, simply draw maps, determine the location of drinking water, mark mountains, forests and rivers, and even the bolder ones will appear in the Ottoman garrison. Nearby, various methods are used to detect the number of people on the other side.

Once a large number of enemies appeared to block them, they would withdraw like a gust of wind and never stop.

These people seem to have become spirits, slippery and slippery.

But for Istanbul…as soon as these rumored scouts appeared…the city suddenly began to panic.

Too fast, too fast.

The appearance of the scouts… means that… the main force of the Ming army… may arrive here soon…

The entire southern Ottoman region has not organized any decent resistance at all.

And this greatest Ottoman capital is now… also exposed to the threat of the Ming army.

The city has begun to become tense.

The emperor has issued an order to resist resolutely.

But there was a lot of bad news in the city about the emperor’s intention to abandon the soldiers and people here and move to Edirne.

People are overwhelmed.

The Ottomans occupied this place for hundreds of years.

And now…many people are vaguely aware that…here…may soon have a new owner.

Countless forbidden troops have gathered here, numbering in the tens of thousands.

A large number of people who spread fear were arrested directly and immediately thrown into the dungeon.

But even so, it still cannot stop the spread of all kinds of terrible news.

Fear spreads in this city every day!

And in the palace.

Suleiman’s face… became increasingly gloomy as the war progressed.

He felt powerless.

No matter how much he wanted to resist, once a new combat order was issued, before the order was conveyed, someone told him that the order was outdated because the enemy had made new progress.

The fall of fortified cities made him become more and more irritable.

He is an extremely smart man.

Even…he believed that Osman would be full of vitality under his rule.

But now… he found that in this war, his previous experience had no effect at all.

So… uneasiness and anxiety began to breed and spread in his heart.

The large number of surrenders to the enemy made him start to panic and become more suspicious.

Any piece of bad news is enough to make him furious for a long time.

But…at this moment…he felt more and more…it seemed that only Li Zheng…could make him feel more relaxed.

Li Zheng, who was at the driver’s side, could always find any way to comfort him.

When the enemy appeared, Li Zheng told him that his Majesty did not need to worry. The enemy had traveled a long distance and was already at the end of a powerful crossbow and was vulnerable to a single blow.

When the Ming army was overwhelming and penetrated deep into the country, Li Zheng again had his wisdom in hand. He swore to quote scriptures and told him that your majesty need not worry. The opponent’s footing was not stable and the battle line was stretched too long. This was a case of biting off more than he could chew and bringing about his own destruction. In this way, Your Majesty only needs to temporarily fortify the walls and clear the country, just like the battle of Guandu. When the time is right, send out elite troops to take Yuan Shao’s granary directly, and then you can win in one battle.

And now…the Ming army has arrived in Istanbul.

Suleiman had no patience at all, and his anxiety was about to reach its peak.

Li Zheng, however, still looked at Suleiman calmly, and said earnestly: “Your Majesty, during the Spring and Autumn Period, General Yan Leyi led the armies of the five countries to attack the State of Qi. When the State of Qi was in danger, only two cities were left. At the critical moment, Na Tian Dan stood firm in Jimo, fought to the death with the enemy, and finally defeated the Yan army and regained the homeland of Qi. Your Majesty, your Majesty’s capital is now stronger than the Qi army. Times. Your Majesty’s sage is not comparable to that of Tiandan. Why is your Majesty worried? As long as your Majesty stays here, there is enough food and grass in the city. The soldiers are grateful for your Majesty’s kindness and are willing to work together with your Majesty. The people deeply hate the Ming army. I am willing to live and die with His Majesty. Then…what is there to worry about?”

At this time, Suleiman had a feeling deep in his heart.

This person in front of me… or this group of people, you can’t believe a word they say, they are even poisonous!

But…

these words…are so pleasant to the ear.

But it seemed like… I heard it in my heart again.

He took a deep breath and said hesitantly: “I am Tian Dan, am I Tian Dan?”

Li Zheng looked confident: “Yes, Tian Dan is not as good as your Majesty. In case, the top priority now is to select good generals and defend the capital. “

, fight to the death with thieves. In my humble opinion, your majesty has three victories, while the thieves have three defeats. This is a cliché. Your majesty is popular among the people, but the thieves come from afar and the people hate them.”

Li Zheng paused and continued. Said: “The capital of the country has stood for thousands of years. Since our ancestors established their capital here, it has been repaired for hundreds of years. It can be said to be indestructible. The soldiers are united as one. But the bandit army is exhausted, just like the end of a strong crossbow. This is the second reason.”

“The third one is crucial. Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings, and is gentle and caring. Since he came to the throne, Shi Renbude has been trusted and loved by everyone, and all ministers… are not willing to die loyally to your Majesty. On the other hand, Emperor Ming and Fang Jifan Human beings have a despicable appearance and a deceitful heart. Your majesty, a kind-hearted king, must be helped by heaven. How can he be destroyed? I have never heard of this.”

Suleiman was still feeling uneasy.

In fact, he never knew… what Li Zheng said was nonsense.

But at this time…it was still a strange thing, and it seemed that his psychology suggested that he believed it.

He is a human being after all, a mortal with flesh and blood.

Because of this… he would, like the most ordinary people, continue to comfort himself psychologically when encountering major setbacks.

And Li Zheng’s words… just made him calm down.

He was silent for a moment, nodded and said: “What you said makes sense. I want to fight the thief to the death, so you should do your best to help me.”

Li Zheng bowed solemnly: “Your Majesty is so kind, I will never forget it. I will do my best to help you.”

Death is the reward. “

Huh…

Suleiman stood up.

He was still frowning.

I was worried.

…

Immediately afterwards, the defense arrangements began.

Leave some important key points in the hands of trusted people.

And…at this moment…while Suleiman was feeling comforted, the mighty Ming army began to come from all directions.

(End of chapter)