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Chapter 923 The Kindness of the Russians

On the seventh day of April in the third year of Chengde, Qingming has passed, and the rainy season on the grassland has also passed. The sky is high and the air is crisp, which is a good time to send troops. The army's strict military appearance, big strategy, Dunduobu did not dare to fight, abandoned Luntai City and fled to Yili in a panic. After a short rest in Luntai City, the Qing army followed the old Silk North Road all the way. Pursue and advance towards Ili, and arrived at Kurkalawusu (the location of Wusu City today) on April [-]. It was less than [-] miles away from Ili where the Junggar Khanate’s golden tent was located. The soldiers of the whole country were deployed in the area of ​​Gedeng Mountain, ready to face the main force of the Qing army.

Gedeng Mountain is located in today's Zhaorong County. The mountain is not high, and it is only about [-] meters high. There is a solitary mountain, which is shaped like a cone. It is not a very steep mountain, but it is the highest mountain in Yili. Compared with Yimapingchuan As far as the Yili River Basin is concerned, this is the most suitable terrain for defense. Cewang Allah Butan, who is unwilling to retreat endlessly, chooses this place as the place for the decisive battle. He has other considerations. Regarding this, Hong Qing He had expected it long ago, but he didn't take it to heart. He led his troops to head toward Gedeng Mountain without any haste, but he was not in a hurry. The daily journey was only fifty miles, and it was often three poles a day before he broke out and set off. , Set up camp at the west of the sun, it is really very leisurely, no, today is another time when you have just arrived, and the camp has been ordered to be set up, and the generals have not been called to discuss matters. , lying on the rocking chair leisurely dozed off.

"My lord, a group of people came from outside the camp, claiming to be the envoys of Russia and the Kazakh Khanate, come to ask for an audience, please show me your lord."

With the sound of footsteps, Ding Song hurried into the tent, but seeing him bowing respectfully to Hong Qing, he hastened to report.

"Well, pass it on!"

Hearing what Ding Song said, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Hong Qing's mouth immediately, nothing else, the reason why Hong Qing was not in a hurry to enter the army was to wait for the arrival of such an envoy——Ce Wang Ala Although Butan was defending with all the soldiers of the whole country, in Hong Qing's view, the 10,000+ troops were nothing more than mobs, and they were not enough to give the Qing army teeth. The only thing that made Hong Qing a little afraid It was the Russian Legion that had already been dressed up. Hong Qing didn’t plan to annihilate the Junggar Khanate in a hurry before she could figure out the movement of the Russian Legion. What she wanted was to complete all her achievements in one battle and wipe out all the unstable factors in Western Xinjiang in one fell swoop. , in order to buy time to stabilize the domestic court situation, and now, the old man hiding in the dark is finally about to show his face, which is naturally a good thing for Hong Qing.

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Since Hong Qing had some instructions, Ding Song didn't dare to ask more questions, he hastily answered, turned around, and was about to leave the big tent at that point.

"Slow down, pass on the king's order, and the generals of all divisions and above will come here immediately to discuss matters!"

Before Ding Song could lift his feet and take a step, Hong Qing waved his hand suddenly, and gave another order in a hurry.

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Hearing this, Ding Song had no choice but to turn around again, saluted respectfully, and then hastily withdrew from the Chinese army's tent, not mentioning all kinds of matters since he went to make arrangements.

"Leo Tolsky, Commander of the First Frontier Army of Siberia in Lower Great Russia, met His Royal Highness Prince Ren."

As soon as the gathering drum sounded, the generals above the division commander of each army rushed to the big tent of the Chinese army. After a short while, Ding Song led four people in from outside the tent, and an extremely burly Russian general was ahead of him. It was Leo Tolsky who had been an envoy to the Qing Dynasty back then. He hadn't seen him for five years. After walking a few steps, he stood still reservedly, stretched out his hand to take off the military cap on his head, bowed slightly, and saluted without being arrogant or humble.

"Nayuzi, Deputy Minister of the Lower Kazakh Khan, would like to send greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Ren on behalf of King Kaipu Khan."

After Leo Tolsky’s etiquette was over, before the interpreter could complete the report, a tall and thin man who followed Leo Tolsky hastily took a step forward, put his hand on his chest, With a deep bow, he respectfully saluted in slightly blunt Chinese and greeted him.

"Excuse me, let me tell you what you are here for."

After Hong Qing quietly listened to the words of the two envoys, there was no expression on her plain face, nor any polite greetings, and she directly asked them why they came.

"His Royal Highness Prince Ren, our Great Russian Empire is extremely concerned about your country sending troops to invade the Junggar Khanate, and hopes that your country can get along well with the Junggar Khanate so as not to worsen the surrounding situation. In this regard, our Great Russian Empire is willing to act As a mediator between your country and the Junggar Khanate, I would be grateful to His Royal Highness for considering this matter carefully."

Hong Qing's indifferent attitude is naturally not friendly, but Leo Tolsky did not protest. After hearing the interpreter's report, he immediately shrugged his shoulders and turned away with regret. It's a lot of talking.

"Well, is there anything else you want to say, Yuzi Sub-Prime?"

After listening to the interpreter's report, Hong Qing did not comment on Leo Tolsky's words, but looked at Nayuzi, the second prime minister of the Kazakh Khanate expressionlessly, and asked a question in a slightly cold voice road.

"Honorable Your Highness, the Great Khan of our country expresses deep regret for the tense situation in the surrounding area. I hope that your country will stop fighting so that people will not lose their lives. I also ask Your Highness to learn from you."

The Kazakh Khanate was just a small country with a rather weak military force. The envoy Nayuzi obviously did not dare to be as tough as Leo Tolsky, and the tone of his reply was full of humility.

"Major General Tolsky, oh, now he is a lieutenant general. If my king remembers correctly, five years ago when your Excellency was envoy to the Qing Dynasty, you proposed to help the Qing Dynasty attack the rebellious Junggar. What, I haven't seen you for a few years, and your country has changed its mind?"

Hong Qing glanced at Na Yuzi coldly, but didn't pay any attention to him anymore, but turned her gaze back to Leo Tolsky, and satirized him unceremoniously in a teasing tone. One sentence.

"His Royal Highness, you do not know that the Junggar Khanate has concluded a friendly agreement with our Great Russian Empire four years ago. As an ally, our Great Russian Empire is obliged to provide necessary help when the Junggar Khanate is attacked. Therefore, Peter the Great of our country has issued an edict to let the Governor-General of Siberia of the Great Russian Empire be responsible for mediating the dispute between your country and the Junggar Khanate. I hope that His Royal Highness will withdraw troops for the sake of the friendship between your two countries for many years. To ensure that the friendship between your two countries will not be destroyed."

More than five years have passed, and Leo Tolsky has obviously gained experience. It's hard to say whether his military skills are good, but his face is obviously thicker than before. I don't know how much, and his ability to tell lies with his eyes open , It's obviously nonsense, but when it comes out of his mouth, it really has such a dignified look.

"Friendship? Heh, how much is your country's friendship worth? If this king heard me right, is your country planning to tear up the "Nerchinsk Treaty?"

What Hong Qing really has to deal with in this western expedition is the ambitious old man. Naturally, he won't take Leo Tolsky's so-called mediation words to heart. As for the friendship between the two countries, that's a god It's a big joke, of course, you still have to pay attention to the mystery of righteousness and fame. Because of this, Hong Qing did not hesitate to provoke Leo Tolsky.

"His Royal Highness, please pay attention to your words and deeds. This general is based on the orders of the Emperor of the Great Russian Empire..."

Lev Thors is basically an impatient person. Even though he has restrained himself a lot in the past few years, the dog can't change his habit of sex. When Hong Qing teases him like this, he will be angry, but Seeing him stare with livid face, he yelled angrily.

"Presumptuous! To answer my king's question, is the Russian Empire planning to tear up the Treaty of Nerchinsk? Yes, or is it, eh?"

Before Leo Tolsky could finish speaking, Hong Qing suddenly slapped the copywriting, and yelled in a stern voice.

"If His Royal Highness thinks so, I can only express regret."

After being yelled at by Hong Qing, Leo Tolsky blushed angrily at first, but soon calmed down again, shrugged his shoulders reassuringly, and acted like a rascal on the spot.

"Very well, this king has always believed that peace is achieved rather than negotiated. Since your country is determined to interfere in our internal affairs, we can only see you on the battlefield. Your Excellency Tolsky, you can go back and report to me." Come, come, see off the guests!"

Seeing Leo Tolsky behave like this, Hong Qing couldn't help laughing, and didn't talk to him anymore, and waved his hand, giving the order to chase away the guest.

"Since His Royal Highness is so persistent, our Three Kingdoms Allied Forces can only wait for His Royal Highness to arrive and leave."

Lev Tolsky was very straightforward. He left a few words on the scene, turned around and walked outside the big tent without looking back. Seeing this, Nayuzi, the second minister of Kazakhstan, twitched the corners of his mouth a few times, as if he wanted something He said nothing, but in the end he didn't say anything, he just shook his head and followed Leo Tolsky wordlessly.

"Lieutenant General Tolsky, this king once said that once you and I meet on the battlefield, I will take your head, wash your neck, and wait for this king to chop it off."

Before Leo Tolsky walked out of the big tent, Hong Qing smiled coldly, and pronounced Leo Tolsky's death sentence unceremoniously.

"Hey, hahaha..."

As soon as Hong Qing said those words, the Russian interpreter who was following Leo Tolsky didn't dare to neglect, rushed forward, and relayed Hong Qing's words in Russian. Hearing this, Leo Tolsky was not only not angry, but raised his head and laughed, as if he had heard the best joke in the world...

(End of this chapter)