The Sun and the Lion

Since the change of shift, the sentries on the tower have been keeping a close eye on the situation outside the city without slacking off at all. Although everyone has recovered from the panic at the beginning of the year, they know that the tribal bandits are unable to break through the city wall of Kabul.

In order to maintain the operation of the city, Kabul still needs to take risks to accept the passing caravans. In order to prevent the bandits from taking advantage of the loopholes to infiltrate into the city, he used all the weapons in his hands to consolidate the city defense. The town guards composed of militia and mercenaries were responsible for the city defense and city defenses. While the elite red heads were mixed with Afghan collaborators, they took advantage of the opportunity when the enemy no longer reported group activities to undertake patrolling, reconnaissance and extermination tasks outside the city.

Fortunately, these tribes were very poor and had no financial resources to disguise themselves as caravans and launch sneak attacks on the city of Kabul. Those who pretended to be ordinary farmers could only enter the city to spy on some less important information.

Cities such as Kandahar and Ghazni also imitated the governor's method to consolidate city defenses. In addition, passing reinforcements helped them sweep away the people still active in the surrounding area. Safavid's control over the main roads was restored.

Slowly, the sentry noticed that a group of riders suddenly appeared in the distance and was heading here on the road, and he immediately became vigilant. However, he immediately noticed with sharp eyes that the flag was somewhat familiar, and the few cavalrymen leading the way were red heads who were out patrolling.

Finally, the reinforcements arrived at the city gate. Abdul and Ismail approached the city gate with their soldiers: "Kabul, the reinforcements sent to you by the King of Kings have arrived!"

The news of the arrival of reinforcements in Kabul boosted everyone's morale. The governor personally went out of the city to welcome Abdul and Ismail, who were leading the reinforcements, into the castle, and began to arrange campsites and supplies for the reinforcements.

In the hall of the castle, the Safavid military and political officials in Kabul gathered together. Piri first greeted the more familiar Abdul and then turned his attention to Ismail. He guessed that this richly dressed young man It was Mirza mentioned in the reply.

Seeing this, Piri was very envious of Abdul. Being able to teach Mirza can be said to be a great favor and opportunity. If he can have a good influence on the royal family members...

Opportunities and political capital are on the one hand, but this also has disadvantages for marching operations. Piri also hopes that Ismail will not get too involved in the army's decision-making.

"Your Highness, it is my honor for you to come to Kabul and provide assistance." Piri bowed respectfully to Ismail, and his tone was very humble.

Several other tribal leaders and nobles present also followed suit and saluted Ismail together with Piri.

Ismail habitually swallowed up flattery and praise and simply nodded in response.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. The reinforcements are not here to hunt or travel. You first tell us all the information about these rebel tribes." Abdul first turned his attention back to the war.

Pirie briefly introduced several tribes participating in the rebellion, including detailed information such as their leaders, main activity areas and settlements, approximate number of people, and tribal financial resources.

The governor was able to understand in such detail thanks to the tribes who were willing to cooperate with him, many of whom had conflicts with these rebel tribes. At first, they just watched carefully and did not give the governor much help. But when they learned that the governor was guarding the city and the main roads, and that reinforcements would be sent from the palace, they all placed bets and offered to provide soldiers and guides to the governor.

"With good warriors and reliable guides, we can eradicate all these ungrateful heretics immediately, leaving no one behind." Ismail was very interested in the next military operation, urging Abdul and Pi inside.

"Your Highness, our army has been marching for several days. It still needs time to rest and recuperate. At the same time, it also needs to wait for the military supplies from the rear to be transferred here. After all, our army cannot expect to raise military supplies on the spot in such a barren area." Abdul quickly reminded Xingzhi. of Ismail.

"After all, it is the will of the King of Kings to put down the rebels as soon as possible. Our only mission as ministers is to implement the monarch's will. However, the more detailed our plans and preparations are now, the less time we will spend on fighting. The less time and cost," the governor also said to Ismail.

Ismail looked at the two emirs and continued: "The army should rest for a while, but I want to lead a small force with the guide to attack the enemy first, so that I can also serve as the vanguard of the army. Find Shuyuanwww. zhaoshuyuan.com ”

Mirza took the initiative to ask for military leave, causing Abdul to almost stop his heart and lungs. Although he was a good vanguard on the march, this did not mean that he could exit unharmed if he rashly entered an unfamiliar mountainous area. If the King of Kings' biological brother ends up here, it's hard to say what will happen to those tribes. He will definitely have to move his head.

"Your Highness, you also know that the number of rebels we want to exterminate is tens of thousands. Moreover, our army is still unfamiliar with the local situation. It would be dangerous for a large army to enter, let alone..." He first read over the possible dangers, hoping that Ismail was able to retreat despite difficulties.

Seeing that Mirza's expression did not waver, Abdul added: "Our army marched from Herat and encountered many rebels on the road. The enemy already knew that the reinforcements were arriving, which may force them to gather again. .Although the rebels are poorly equipped and poorly trained, they are brave and brave, and it is still dangerous to fight alone."

Ismail replied seriously: "I know all the difficulties you mentioned, but Huda set them to test us and let us overcome them. How dangerous can this world be compared to hell? Huda This setting is not to help the heretics, but to show us irresistible power to the heretics and make them surrender. You don’t need to say anything, just let me give it a try. Huda protects me, and I will return safely."

This speech aroused the awe of everyone present. They originally thought that Mirza only came to fight for gold, but this invitation made everyone see his boldness, and at worst, he could be considered brainless.

Although Ibrahim appointed Ismail as Abdul's lieutenant, Ismail did not deliberately challenge Abdul's episcopal authority. But Mirza's identity still made him actually restrained. He did not dare to categorically reject Ismail's proposal, and the situation became deadlocked.