Chapter seven hundred and thirty one.
In April, the weather in Tianzhu began to become hotter, and it seemed that the men's tempers began to become irritable with the temperature. From Kurna to Barisel, the vast Maratha troops headed straight to the north like ants, rushing with anger and murderous intent.
However, what is not comparable to the strong morale of the Maratha people is their simple equipment.
In tropical areas, there is no need to mention armor. Most of the light infantry occupying the main force of the troops are armorless. Many people are even shirtless and tanned in the sun. Even the upper nobles of Maratha and those higher castes are just wearing a simple set of bamboo armor, and there are too few iron armor.
Then in terms of weapons, in Chinese martial arts novels, all kinds of Qimen weapons can be found in this army, including fists, swords, tiger claws, daggers, iron staff, bones, and machetes, and Emei stings and short sickle. The huge army seems to be composed of martial arts masters, and its momentum is overwhelming.
However, the real modern weapon of destruction, musket, and the Maratha army with nearly 40,000 people, is only a few hundred. It is still the most primitive fire-gate gun, and there is no cannon.
The Marathas originated from the Delhi Sultanate. The Turks and Afghans who invaded Central Asia also faced the problem of insufficient manpower when conquering India. So they recruited soldiers from the middle and lower castes of India and promoted them to military aristocrats. When the Mughals conquered the Delhi Sultanate, these Marathas were originally enemies' warriors, so the Mughals naturally could not let artillery-like destructive weapons fall into their hands.
In fact, artillery was considered a precious war resource in the entire Mughal Empire. When Timur conquered the river and established the huge Timur Empire, he even sent 500,000 troops to conquer the Ming Dynasty. He relied on the tactical advantages of artillery and cavalry. Just like the Greek fire of the Byzantine Empire, the artillery technology of the Mughal Empire was only mastered by the royal family and had the right to produce it. How could these Turkish countries that were monitored by hostile surveillance obtain these advanced weapons?
But in one sentence, the ignorant is fearless and has not been on the battlefield for nearly a hundred years. He usually robs everywhere in the name of a warrior and bullies other natives. Even the imperial officials are unwilling to provoke these gangsters more. Over time, this arrogance has been raised. A large group of heroes from the world are full of confidence and heading straight for the ruling center of the Bangladesh province.
Along the way, they did successfully capture a series of important Bangladesh cities such as Karifatabad and Barisal.
But the Maratha people in the march were completely unaware that in front of them, a huge army had already lie dormant in front of Chittagong, waiting for them with a covetous eyes.
Most of the troops of the Mughal Empire were similar to those of the Maratha people. They were also the few-armorless light infantry recruited by civilians. Even compared with the traditional Maratha people, the light infantry in the imperial world was even more simple. Each person sent a short spear more than one meter long, and a few of them had their own shields and carried the lid of their own pot.
But as conquerors of Central Asia, the main force of the Mughal Empire has never relied on local light infantry, but on cavalry! When Emperor Babur conquered the Turks in India, the Mongols and Afghans were enfeoffed to a huge empire, forming the lowest level with a small amount of land, employing a small landlord class who cultivated natives and owning more land, and managing fief cavalry in a certain area, similar to local officials.
In addition, after the Afghan territory was lost and the fierce and warlike mountain border residents were unable to recruit from Central Asia, the Mughal Empire also recruited a team of hired cavalry from the Hindu subjects of northern India. These Rapjets were basically the White Huns, Kushans, Persians, and Takas who had invaded India from Central Asia before, and even more, the Greek descendants who came with Alexander the Great. The combat effectiveness of the Rapjets, who claimed to be noble births, was not inferior to their Central Asia.
Five thousand Rapjet cavalry, more than 16,000 feudal knights, recruited more than 50,000 urban civilians. In half a month, Nawab pulled out an army of more than 70,000 people.
In particular, this army also has more than a dozen war elephants.
The heavy elephant was blindfolded. On both sides of the elephant building on its back, there were two thick and black cannons hanging. As the cannons were slightly bumped, the face of the tile sitting high on the elephant's head became more and more gloomy and murderous intent was soaring.
Since the layout failed and neither of the two opponents had been killed as he had hoped to fall, he would let him take action to completely destroy these two forces. He didn't believe anyone could resist such powerful strength at hand.
However, Nawabu forgot that the enemies on the battlefield are not scary, and those who wear the same uniform are scary! Wu Sangui has been in Bangladesh for three years, but it is not for nothing. Compared with the Dongjiang official under Mao Jue, this guy who was born as an old bureaucrat, often traveled to the relationship to give gifts and worshipped eunuchs as his adoptive father has more advantages. He is good at managing and goes to Jidadian to give gifts every day without any trouble. Most of the Bangladesh court was infiltrated by Wu Sangui.
Not far from the Nawab Central Army, Mir Japur, the military governor who was commanding the right-wing Lapjet cavalry, lowered his head and turned a parchment around and over and over.
The letter was written by the monk HP, and naturally only Mir Japur knew the contents of it alone, but the letter obviously hurt the heart of the Bangladesh military governor. His fist clasped the parchment and clattered, and his thick beard twitched with the muscles on his face. But suddenly, the military governor, who was also a distant relative of the Mughal Empire royal family, suddenly turned his head suddenly and looked at the huge Central Military Formation, and a fierce murderous intent appeared in his deep pupils.
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The hot Indian subcontinent has been sharpening its swords and is about to fight, Changhei and Chiyohime's business trip team has arrived in Taiyuan, Shanxi smoothly.
The Ming Dynasty arranged more than 600,000 troops on the nine sides, of which nearly 200,000 were in the three towns in Xuanda Shanxi. But Mao Jue was in the elite military policy. In this important northern area, he only transferred the previous Lushun Guard Corps and only 80,000 people to guard it. In order to make up for some of the vacancy in defense, the northern railway from Taiyuan to Yulin in the capital was almost no longer than the first vertical Xulei Railway.
The railway also brought new wealth to the hometowns of these Shanxi merchants. Due to the popularity of steam engines, the demand for coal in the entire Beiming increased sharply, and a large number of coal bosses emerged here.
As soon as she got off the train, the local aura of the coal boss was already coming! She wore a big brimmed hat on her head and a dress like a butterfly. Chiyohime, who had been on the train for more than two days, jumped off the train with great enthusiasm, and then she was attracted by the train.
They were huge glass water tanks filled with sea water. Seven or eight strong men were lifted hard with bars to lift them up. The things in the water were strange enough. One by one, the East China Sea prawns the size of train hooks, the big yellow croaker swimming around with their tails, and the grouper that was almost mixed with the stones, attached a lot of big abalone to the glass wall.
"Wow, Sister Changping, come and see, shark!"
She is a rich family, but Chiyohime has never seen so many lively seafood in her life, so she couldn't help but scream with joy.
The two guards followed behind him with a big box, wearing a lady's big brimmed hat, a black top dress, a black skirt, and a black glove on their hands. Changping got off the train like a black beauty, but watching Chiyohime screaming there, Changping smiled helplessly and shook his head.
She was also considered a figure who had experienced three dynasties. Her father Chongzhen advocated simplicity and frugality in the palace. Even when the dragon robe was broken, he was patched. He wanted to save every copper plate, but the court became poorer and poorer, and in the end he couldn't even get a million taels of military expenses.
But her husband! He can't describe him as extravagant. In that grand racing competition, it's too appropriate to say that he is too good to be extravagant. The rich businessmen below are also extravagant enough. They travel thousands of miles away to transport live seafood to the land of Sanjin. Along the way, there are special people constantly blowing air into the water tank. This cost is probably a fish that will account for several times its own proportion.
But in the huge station, the people were wearing new clothes from later generations, carrying bulging salutes, and eating full food. Their faces were filled with healthy rosyness, which was much happier than the people during the Chongzhen period.
Why is this?
However, before Changping could figure it out, a respectful worship voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts. At some point, a senior official in a robe walked up to him with a dozen subordinates and bowed heavily to him.
"Greetings to Concubine Ming! Greetings to Concubine Fu!"
"Oh! Lord Qu invites you! Qianyu, come here soon, Lord Qu is here to pick us up!"
In Mao Jue's era, the relationship between men and women was finally much more normal. Just like now, Qu Shixi can be easily planned to sit in the same car with two beautiful concubines and walk opposite each other, without fear of any scandal. If it were in the Chongzhen period, ethics would be enough to kill the three of them.
However, this former Liaodong military inspector with a strong face was a bit too let go and didn't take the identity of a princess seriously. As soon as he got in the car, he had an old face and asked in a rude manner.
"Now the imperial court is planning to recruit Mongolian tribes, and the officials are busy with official duties. More than two imperial concubines are coming to Jin, so what's the point of doing!"
That subtext, I'm busy! Can you two stop asking for trouble?
When did he encounter such disrespect, Chiyoji immediately pouted his little mouth angrily, but Changping smiled and said with a smile: "Collapse of Mongolia is a major event for the empire for generations. I think it was the ancestor Yingzong that was wrongly dealt with by the time of the empire. Tens of thousands of Oirat army came to the capital, so this time, under the order of Your Majesty, the Imperial Capital Daily will follow up and report on the entire Baoketu coal mine mining, and also show the achievements of Lord Qu!"
"Don't worry, Chiyo and I can only interview some questions and will not point fingers at the administrative department!"
Even if he is not rich, his reputation cannot stop him. I heard that Changping came to report on himself, even if he is dead, Qu Shizi couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Since that's the case, I'll invite the two empresses to stay at the government office hotel first. Tomorrow, the official will ask General Chen to send a team of imperial soldiers to escort the empress out of seclusion!"
"I'm here to help!"
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Everything was in line with the future generations. Behind the government office, a special official hospitality hotel was built for lower-level officials to come to the provincial capital for meetings and study. There was a place to stay. Changhei and Chiyohime had noble identities. The two best suites on the third floor were directly assigned to them. Before the luggage was moved, Chiyohime ran out to play, but Changhei stared at the guesthouse staff and moved all her things in and put them in.
After everyone walked away, they locked the door vigilantly, reached out and pulled the curtains down again. Then Zhu Ni took out the key, opened the locked big box, and just pushed open the lid, and a black thing appeared.
"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
The eyes were covered with eye masks, the little mouth was filled with numb walnuts, and the saliva flowed all over the chest, revealing the bulging rabbit outline. It was tied up and locked in the box for more than two days, and even tied to the toilet. Finally, I saw a little light, and the girl who complained was impatient and cried.
But now, Changping still doesn't believe her. There is no way. She has experienced too many conspiracies recently. She reaches out to remove her blindfold. Amid the little girl's face is red, Changping is a tree with a cold finger in front of her.
"I'll be out of seclusion tomorrow! You must be honest with me, otherwise I will kill you!"
Looking at Changping's serious little face and murderous gaze, he shivered cleverly. The girl immediately lit her little head like a chicken sucking rice.
Chapter completed!