On August 16, 13th year of Zhengtong, in accordance with the peace agreement, Ming army spies discovered that the Mongolian army surrounding Tumu Fort retreated in full swing, leaving a road to the Sanggan River.

This is a life-saving passage for the Ming army, who has been scorching under the scorching sun for three days and is extremely short of water.

In history, the siege of Bai Deng by Emperor Gaozu of Han Liu Bang never gave up his vigilance when facing the retreat channels left by the Huns. The Han army "always full of crossbows" were ready for battle, preventing the sudden attacks of the Huns, and not giving the enemy any opportunity to take advantage of it.

Learn from history, which is why the British Duke should emphasize combat readiness and defense, and Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, has set the best example.

It’s just a pity that Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen, was not Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, or the more than 100,000 Ming army from Tumubao, nor the hundreds of thousands of founding Han army from Bai Dengshan back then.

When they first walked out of the Tumu Fort camp, the Ming army was able to maintain basic combat readiness and formation. However, as the journey progressed, the incompetence of the middle-level officers of the Ming army and the desire of the lower-level soldiers for water sources, the formation was already in chaos.

If the personal expedition army can still maintain its strength in one battle at this time, then when the Grand Tutor rebels and the Mongolian cavalry who agreed to evacuate returned to attack, the collapse began with Zhu Qizhen's entourage and the group of servants.

You should know that this time Zhu Qizhen personally made an expedition, and other preparations were in a hurry. There were quite a few entourages serving him. The history books of chefs who cooked alone recorded as many as 2,000 people.

There may be exaggerated factors, but what Mu Yong doubted was that too many followers, coupled with the servants who had no foundation in military training, lacked sufficient discipline and organization when facing the reversing Mongolian army attack.

Their fear directly led to chaos in the Ming army camp, and even dispersed some Ming army troops who wanted to set up their formation.

The historical books record this: "War, the army turned against each other and trampled on each other. The soldiers rushed first and had no end to their power."

"Array, combat readiness!"

Looking at the Mongolian army near Chi Chi and the soldiers in the chaotic army, British Duke Zhang Fu shouted at the top of his lungs, hoping to organize a wave of soldiers to defend.

At the same time, the Ming Dynasty's military generals, such as Chen Ying, Hou Taining, Chen Huai, Chen Cheng, Li Zhen, Governor Liang Cheng, Wang Gui and others, made the same actions as the British Duke.

The experience of war told them that on the vast northern grassland, running away in panic is always the Mongolian iron hoof that cannot be chased. Only by burning the boat and holding the determination to fight to the death, they might be able to survive from the dead!

An emergency organization is still useful. A group of elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were unwilling to wait for death in vain. They picked up their weapons and rushed towards the raid army of Washu.

Use your own life to defend the courage of the Ming army!

The records of Wastu once described it as follows: "When the camp was attacked, there were Ming soldiers and horses below to fight, and they were suspected to be warriors."

That's right, this is the last Ming army warriors in Tumu Fort. Unfortunately, their number is too small, which cannot determine the direction of the war and is instantly submerged in the torrent of the Mongolian army.

The paper-like defense line was broken, and the Iron Cavalry of the Tissue and Tsing into the Ming army formation, wantonly slaughtering the Ming soldiers who fled in all directions.

At the same time, the Mongolian soldiers shouted in Chinese: "Those who remove armor and throw blades will not be killed!"

Hearing this cry, the instinct of survival made the soldiers of the personal army put down their weapons, hurriedly took off their armor and stomachs, and even dared not wear them in their military robe. They stood naked in the desolate northern wasteland, becoming a lamb waiting to be slaughtered under the sword of the Mongolian cavalry.

"No one fights with him, and they all take off their armor and wear clothes to wait for death, or they run into the camp and accumulate like mountains."

This passage is a true portrayal of the Ming army in the Battle of Tumu Fort. When you have no fighting will to beg your enemy for life, then what awaits them is chronic death.

The bodies of Ming soldiers who died soon under the butcher's knife were piled up like mountains!

"Protect your Majesty! Protect your Majesty and go out!"

When you see something, you can't do anything. At this moment, the British Duke Zhang Fu only had one thought left in his mind, that is, he must cover up Zhu Qizhen's breakthrough.

As long as the Emperor of Ming Dynasty is fine, then this is just a disastrous defeat in a war and will not affect the destiny of the dynasty!

However, the British Duke Zhang Fu's shout came to an abrupt end. A sharp arrow that flew from somewhere directly pierced his breastplate, causing the lungs to block his throat.

"Master!"

The personal guard guarding Zhang Fu looked at the famous general under the command of Emperor Yongle, who captured Jiaozhi and Annan, the Ming army god, who is now the important minister of the four dynasties, slowly fell on the battlefield of Tumu Fort.

I burst into tears for a moment, and I couldn't believe that the scene in front of me was a reality!

However, the situation on the battlefield was corrupt, and they could no longer mourn the death of British Duke Zhang Fu. Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen was also trapped in a siege at this moment. He was the core of the Ming Dynasty!

Chen Ying, the Marquis of Taining, Cao Nai, the capital of the cabinet, Kuang Ye, the Minister of War, Jing Yuan, the governor of the prince-in-law, and the ministers of honor who could call him all rushed towards the direction of Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen.

The emperor of the Ming Empire could not die in Tumu Fort, nor could he become a prisoner of the Mongols!

But now, no matter how hard he tried to help, he could not change the overall situation. With the fall of honors and important officials, Zhu Qizhen quickly became the last lonely army.

"Sir, am I going to die here?"

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Emperor Yingzong of Ming asked Wang Zhen in a daze, just as when he encountered unsolvable troubles when he was a child, he would subconsciously ask Wang Zhen what to do.

"No, Long Live is the true emperor. How could the destiny be harmed by the thief!"

Wang Zhen replied with tears on his face, and he knew in his heart that this was just a word to comfort Zhu Qizhen.

Hundreds of thousands of personal troops have finished their troops, and the emperor is about to be captured, and the Ming Dynasty is in danger!

"Did I do something wrong?"

Zhu Qizhen asked again, and he could not accept such a result. The energetic imperial commander personally suffered one of the most severe failures in all dynasties.

How can we explain to all the people of the world in the future, and how can we explain to our ancestors after death?

"Yei Sheng is right. It's my servant who insists on personally crusting and ruining the country. I'm sorry to the late emperor and the Ming Dynasty!"

Wang Zhen was crying when he said this. He might be a traitor, but his loyalty and friendship to Zhu Qizhen were not fake.

There is no absolute black and white in this world, and there is no absolute good or bad in human nature.

To the outside world, Wang Zhen was a treacherous person, but to Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty, he was a loyal minister.

At this moment, the last personal guard beside Emperor Yingzong of Ming was killed by a small team of Mongolian soldiers rushing over, and the splattered blood even dripped on Zhu Qizhen's cheek.

Looking at the scene in front of him, a hint of determination appeared on Wang Zhen's face. He held a steel knife falling from the ground and kowtowed to Zhu Qizhen at the end, "I have no face to face the Lord Long Live, and I can only forgive my sins for death. I hope to be a cow or a horse in the next life to repay His Majesty's kindness!"

After saying that, Wang Zhen raised his knife and wiped his neck, and committed suicide in front of Zhu Qizhen.

"gentlemen!"

Wang Zhen's suicide seemed to awaken the "confused" Zhu Qizhen. He hugged the body tightly and cried bitterly.

Since Zhu Qizhen was a toddler, Wang Zhen has been by his side.

Teach him how to learn, teach him how to be in charge, teach him how to rule, and become a true emperor.

The most ruthless imperial family, but Wang Zhen's appearance gave Zhu Qizhen the missing "father's love" and accompanied his growth.

This is why, no matter how the outside world evaluates Wang Zhen, Zhu Qizhen always regards him as the "sir" he trusts and relies on the most.

The two are no longer just a relationship between the monarch and the subject, but more like a kind of family affection.

But Wang Zhen's suicide could not change anything. The Mongolian soldiers who came over quickly discovered Zhu Qizhen sitting on the ground.

The Mongolian soldiers did not know Zhu Qizhen's identity as emperor, but the set of golden armor on his body was something that everyone could realize was of great value, and the wearer was even more respectful of his identity.

So a Mongolian soldier directly pressed his waist knife in front of Zhu Qizhen and forced him to take off his priceless imperial armor.
Chapter completed!