"Brothers, work harder, we will arrive at Xuanhua City soon. Let's take a good rest when we get there!"

Looking at the looming city in the sky in the distance, Wang Bingqiang supported his tired body, turned his head and shouted loudly at Yu Lin, who was also exhausted.

After setting off from the capital, except for a few short breaks to change horses, Wang Bing and the entire Yulin Guard did not dismount for two days. They all ate and slept on horseback, completely imitating the long-distance raid tactics of the Mongolian cavalry.

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However, after two days, even though they had completed the more than three hundred miles from the capital to Xuanfu, everyone's physical strength, including Wang Bing himself, had reached the end of their strength. Some were exhausted, even

He tied himself to the horse and survived.

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Xuanfu Town was first established in the 25th year of Hongwu. However, in order to ensure that "all power comes from the imperial court and no one dares to specialize", Xuanfu Town did not set up a general military officer at first. It was not until the seventh year of Yongle that the Jining people were governor-general.

It was only when Qian Shizhang An was appointed as the chief military officer of the Xuanfu that the Xuanfu had a formal post of chief military officer.

The entire jurisdiction of Xuanfu Town starts from Shuntian Prefecture in the east, Datong Prefecture in the west, Zhili Yizhou in the south, and desert in the north. The town is divided into Zhendong Road, Xiabei Road, Shangxi Road, Xiaxi Road and Shangbei

The five roads are guarded by the deputy commander-in-chief and the staff generals respectively.

Since Xuanfu is close to the capital and occupies several major transportation routes for the Mongolian army to move south to threaten the capital and the Central Plains, once Xuanfu falls, the only pass blocking the north of the capital will be Juyongguan. Therefore, it serves as the first barrier to the north of the capital.

Xuanfu Town is also known as the first town in Jiubian.

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"The entire army dismounts and prepares to fight!"

Seeing that it was less than ten miles away from Xuanhua, a thunderous sound of horse hooves was heard. Wang Bing, who had no time to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy, quickly issued an order to prepare for battle.

As Wang Bing's order was issued, the already exhausted Yu Lin could not help but their eyes lit up at this moment, and they hurriedly jumped off their horses. After leaving ten people to guard the horses, the others quickly

A three-stage shooting formation was formed, and the gun was raised and aimed at the 'enemy' rushing in front!

"Is this the Habayashi Guard who was ordered to patrol the border?" The expected battle did not happen. As the 'enemy army' approached, a veteran of about sixty years old leaped in front of the formation and faced Wang Bing and others.

The person asked loudly.

"Exactly. Could it be that it was Old General Ma in person?"

Looking at this energetic veteran and the 'horse' flag in the 'enemy' formation, how could Wang Bing not know that this person was none other than Master Ma Fang who had just returned to the post of chief military officer of the Xuan Mansion?

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"Hahahaha, I just received the notice from the court the day before yesterday. I didn't expect that Uncle Guo would have arrived today. The Habayashi Guards are truly worthy of their reputation!"

After the two parties verified that the seals were compatible, the old and strong Master Ma couldn't help laughing.

"General Ma, thank you for the award. I heard that the Tatar cavalry can march two to three hundred miles in one day. However, the Yulin Guards took two days to reach the same distance. It is really embarrassing!"

Wang Bing couldn't help but blush when he was so praised by the legendary old general who was praised by Jiajing as "no more brave than a horse".

"Haha, with a march of three hundred miles in one day, Uncle Guo probably doesn't know that those Tatar cavalry are at least one person and six horses, right? It's already commendable that the Yulin Guards can reach this speed with two horses!"

Looking at Wang Bing who looked ashamed, Master Ma couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter again.

Ma Fang, also known as Dexin and also known as Lanxi, was a native of Weizhou, Shanxi Province. He was a legendary general in the Ming Dynasty and the prototype of the famous ‘Ma Wangye’ in folk mythology!

The 'Horse Lord' was kidnapped by the Tatars when he was a child and became a slave who herded horses for Altan Khan. However, through this opportunity, he learned the martial arts of riding and archery. In his youth

, once while hunting with Altan Khan, he shot and killed a tiger that attacked Altan Khan on the spot, and was reused.

However, this ‘Lord Ma’ who always had his heart in the Ming Dynasty, in the 16th year of Jiajing’s reign, while following Altan Khan to hunt outside Datong Town, he escaped by stealing a horse at night and fled to the Datong Military Camp overnight.

Zhou Shangwen, then the chief military officer of Datong, was surprised after seeing Ma Fang, and immediately appointed him as a captain. From then on, this "Lord Ma" began his military career with outstanding military exploits.

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, it was praised that this "Lord Ma" had experienced "hundreds of battles, big and small" in his life, and had been wounded dozens of times. He was especially good at attacking large numbers with a small number, which was not without great success. He captured dozens of ministers and beheaded chieftains without any plan. His reputation was astonishing in the border areas.

For a moment, the general will be crowned the commander!'

It can be said that this 'Lord Ma', who was born a slave, can be called the Ming Dynasty version of 'Wei Qing'. What the two have in common is not only their humble origins, but more importantly, their loyalty to the country and the nation.

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Moreover, starting from Ma Fang, three generations of the Ma family have been generals. In the original history, the second son Ma Lin, together with his sons Ma Ran and Ma Yi, died in the Battle of Saarhu. It is known in history as "father, son and brother died together in national disaster"

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"If the Ming Dynasty had more General Ma, and if all the generals on the Nine Borders were like General Ma, marshaling their troops and actively preparing for war, how could the Tatars dare to disturb the border areas?" Looking at the situation under Ma Fang's governance!

Wang Bing couldn't help but sigh at the Xuanfu garrison with strong soldiers and horses.

In the same place, with the same soldiers and horses, a few months ago, Altan Khan threatened to meet with the imperial court. As soon as Ma Fang arrived, Altan Khan immediately apologized to the imperial court and expressed regret for his past.

However, this shows the intimidating power of Lord Ma in the eyes of the Tatars.

"Haha, I am just doing my last bit of service for the court. The future of the Ming Dynasty will still depend on young people like you, Uncle Guo!"

Seeing that Habayashi Wei had regained most of his energy after just one night's rest, the old general couldn't help but nodded with relief.

"Then we have to ask Old General Ma for more advice! This time I came to Xuanfu just to ask for advice from Old General Ma." After being praised by the old general, Wang Bing immediately seized the opportunity and followed the rod.

Climbed up.

There is no way. When it comes to understanding the Tatars' tactics and tactics, this 'Master Ma' dares to say that he is second, but no one dares to say that he is first, including the 'Beili' who is also known as Qi Jiguang.

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"Haha, didn't I inspect the military discipline in the border town for Your Majesty and the imperial court this time?"

Seeing Wang Bing's serious look, the 'Lord Ma' couldn't help but smile jokingly.
Chapter completed!