As night fell, the officers and soldiers were ready to fight outside the Tumu Fort, and many soldiers were guessing where the Tatars would launch an attack.

"Let's say that, if those Tartars dare to come, if Lord Shen commands and dispatches, they will die as much as they come. If you don't believe it, let's take a look!"

"Not those Tartars dare not come, let's wait for a night, right?"

"No, Lord Shen said he was coming, so he would definitely come. I hope we will come here. We hope that more Tartars will come here. These heads are all military merits. Take it back to the capital. When the imperial court rewards, I and my brothers will drink a few more drinks!"

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Chenxi's position in the army is unprecedentedly high, and the morale in Tumu Fort is also unprecedentedly high.

In the afternoon, some people were still nervous about the war at night, but now that night fell, the soldiers sat down and drank all the wine they had given, and the fear in their hearts disappeared completely.

They remembered the contributions they had obtained in the previous battles, and Chen Xixin pointed at them and won several battles while talking and laughing.

The winning of those battles was so good that the soldiers didn't even feel that there was much danger. They just followed Chen Xi's instructions and took turns to attack at different times. Finally, they rushed out with the vanguards and horses, killing the Tatars to retreat step by step.

The glory of being a soldier is to chase the enemy on the battlefield, fleeing in a panic like a stray dog.

Now that the decisive battle is finally here, the soldiers are not thinking about how terrible death is, but about how to get the credit and how to show off to others the glory of following Chenxi on the expedition after returning to the capital.

"The entire Ming Dynasty is probably counting on us!"

This is the most basic idea of ​​the soldiers. Even the Ming Dynasty court did not expect it, and it was predicted by Chen Xi.

The feat that the entire Ming border army did not complete was to annihilate the 4,000 Tatar elite cavalry at one time and accumulate nearly 20,000 elite soldiers, which was also completed by them.

What they are going to accomplish now is a greater feat, to complete the defensive battle of Tumu Fort with a good start and end, so that the Tatars can completely experience the taste of failure.

The soldiers had already sharpened their swords and guns and shone brightly. Even the officers and soldiers in front of the trenches did not tremble because of fear of the unknown. On the contrary, they felt a surging force all over their bodies, a force that came from the heart and was full of desire for victory.

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West of Tumu Fort, Tatar Camp.

Yi Simayin also completed all preparations before the general attack and was mobilizing pre-warly in the Central Army's tent.

"... The Great Khan ordered that Tumu Fort must be attacked before the Central Army took over the Great Wall Nei Pass. The remaining time we have only three days at most... Our national teacher believes that today is the last chance!"

Yi Sima issued an ultimatum to the warriors of this tribe, "Tumu Fort, you must completely conquer before sunrise tomorrow. Who can kill the enemy commander Chen Xi, ten thousand houses, hundreds of beauties, and two hundred horses! Thousands of cattle and sheep!"

Even the Tatar generals who were in the central army's tent felt particularly tempting when they heard this condition, let alone the ordinary tribal warriors outside.

In the eyes of the Tatars, fighting is not for siege, but for snatching goods and slaves. Therefore, they are not very interested in this kind of siege battle, especially a siege that has little spoils but requires a huge price.

But when they knew about the rewards for this battle, their enthusiasm was fully mobilized.

"Isn't it just a small town that we almost took down? Isn't it easy to capture a strong city like Zhangjiakou Fort and Xuanfu Town?"

The Tatar soldiers also had a kind of blind confidence and morale. They could not foresee the difficulties they encountered in this war like Yisimayin. The only thing they thought about was how to win the rewards.

As a general of the Pioneer Battalion, Wu Licha left the list and asked for instructions: "When will the national commander start to attack the city?"

"After dark!"

Yi Sima Yin said, "The time when the Ming army opened the stove is the time when we attacked the city. This is the time when the Ming army is most tired, the will is the most slack, and the defense is the lowest. If this battle lasts all night, the Ming army will probably be hungry for a night..."

"The reason why we chose to attack the city at night is that the Ming army has the advantage of firearms. In broad daylight, their cannons, muskets and crossbows will hit wherever they point. Our casualties will be very serious, but if it is night, with the cover of night, our actions will be much lighter."

"In the first half of the night, we will focus on feint attacks. In the second half of the night, we will launch a general attack. The troops will mainly launch a tough attack from the west and north of the city. The other two directions are feint attacks, which will involve the attention of the enemy!"

Wu Licha saluted: "Please rest assured to the national sect. In just one round of offensive, I can lead my troops to capture the Ming army's city! I will capture the Ming army's commander Shen Xi alive!"

Yi Sima looked at Wu Licha, with a little disappointment in his eyes. It was obvious that a brainless guy like Wu Licha was not his ideal vanguard official.

He wanted to ask, you went to the frontier positions of the Ming army yesterday, but did you not find that the trench fortifications built by the Ming army are difficult to capture?

But thinking that such questions would affect the morale of the three armies, Yi Sima Yin did not say it bluntly. He knew that nine out of ten of the army were brave men who only knew how to use brute force, and did not know how to adapt. What he could do now was to use all the siege equipment in the general.

Yi Sima was not sure about the battle to attack Tumu Fort. He used the most basic tactic, which was to concentrate superior forces and launch an attack at the time when the Ming army was at its weakest defense, breaking through the strong barriers of the Ming army within one night.

The mobilization meeting ended. As the generals left, Yi Sima was worried when he looked down at the newly drawn topographic map of the Tumu Fort.

"Shen Xi, you are worthy of being the best talent in the Ming Dynasty. When the Ming Dynasty emperor did not send you to lead troops to the three sides, it was because the Ming Dynasty emperor had no eyes. With you, let alone Xuanfu or Zhangjiakou, even Yulin Guard would never be lost. Today I have to fight you head-on, which is also a chess and a rival, and it is a good talent. Let's see who can hold on until the end!"

Yi Sima also felt a bone-broken coldness when he came out of the Central Army's tent.

But as a person who grew up on the grassland since childhood, he has long been accustomed to such cold weather.

"After one night, the entire Ming army in Tumu Fort was either wiped out, or our troops were forced to retreat, but Shen Xi, it would be a little more difficult if you want to win in one battle!" Yi Sima Yin said.

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Night battles are inevitable.

Shen Xi stood behind the battlements of the city wall. Even though the north wind was blowing, he still did not go to the city wall because he wanted to fulfill his promise to his soldiers and persevere at the city gate until the last moment of the war.

The city headed by Chenxi was the west of the city, which was designated as one of the main attack directions by the Tatars, which was also the direction he believed that the enemy's offensive was the most violent.

Only when the commander takes charge personally can the entire army fight to the death. Chen Xi does not want to leave the biggest regret for his military career.

"Mr. Shen, all the troops have entered the position. According to your instructions... there are three thousand other soldiers and horses waiting to be dispatched at any time!" When Yun Liu appeared behind Shen Xi, Chen Xi's body seemed to be frozen and did not move for a long time.

"You go down and avoid Fengshuang first. It's too cold here. If you win this battle, remember to burn a basin of hot water for me. I want to wash my face. I haven't washed my face in a long time!" Chen Xi said.

"Yes, Lord Shen!"

Yunliu felt sad when she heard this.

The conditions in Tumu Fort were too difficult. Chen Xi still had to deal with a lot of military affairs when he was sick, and his basic work and rest could not be guaranteed. Even wiping his face with a hot towel became a luxury.

As night shrouded the earth, the sound of trumpets suddenly sounded in the Tatar camp. This was originally the time for the Ming army to open the stove. Because Chen Xi was ready, the opening time of the stove in the afternoon was more than an hour earlier than usual. At this moment, the soldiers were already full of wine and food, waiting for the final battle to come.

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Chapter completed!