When the Black Horde's allied forces fled to Black Horde City, it caused a commotion throughout the city.
The news of the death of Great Khan Urumiye, in particular, caused panic and fear among everyone in the city.
After the defeated soldiers fled into the city, they began to loot extensively. After looting, they fled the city and headed back to their hometowns.
Meanwhile, the vanguard of the Da Gan Army cavalry arrived at Black Tent City.
The city of Black Tent, filled with fear and panic, offered little resistance and was easily captured by the main force.
The remaining Black Horde army in the city still wanted to support the young prince's succession to the throne. Before they could even begin their operation, the army had already stormed into the palace.
The slaughter begins.
The remaining nobles of the Black Horde were all eliminated.
After a day of cleanup, all the remaining fighting within Black Tent City was resolved.
A huge dragon flag of the Great Gan Kingdom fluttered in the sky above Black Tent City.
Three days later, Mu Yunyan led the main force to Black Tent City.
"Commander,"
Zhang Le approached Mu Yunyan and said, "In the battle against the Black Horde Khanate, we annihilated over 160,000 enemy troops, captured 190,000, and another 50,000 to 60,000 escaped. Our cavalry has begun the pursuit, and we expect to achieve further gains in the next few days."
"good!"
Mu Yunyan nodded and said, "The main force of the Black Horde Khanate's allied forces has been annihilated, and the remaining remnants are not worth mentioning. This time we have won a great victory and have also trained our new recruits. So, your unit will lead the army south and sweep across the Black Horde Khanate. If you encounter any enemy forces from the White Horde Khanate, eliminate them as well!"
"clear!"
Zhang Le quickly agreed.
Zhang Le gladly accepted the order.
After all, for their division, the fact that there are still battles to fight in the future is better than anything else.
Immediately, Mu Yunyan ordered Zhang Le's troops to head south and Li Zhenyuan's troops to head north, sweeping across the Black Tent Khanate.
After the main force of the Black Horde was wiped out, only sporadic battles remained.
Only in some important cities were there still 10,000 to 20,000 garrison troops.
However, these ten or twenty thousand defenders were clearly no match for the large army.
After the arrival of the large army, and after a fierce battle, they quickly occupied all these cities.
In just over half a month, the Da Gan Army successively captured nineteen cities of the Black Horde.
The herders who had gathered in some cities were also all captured.
After nearly a month of fighting, the 140,000-150,000-strong army swept through and occupied the entire Black Horde Khanate.
The Black Horde Khanate has fallen!
At the same time, the telegraph line brought from Xichun City in the Western Regions has also been laid into Black Tent City.
Inside the Black Tent City, at the command post of the westward-advancing army.
A telegraph operator approached Mu Yunyan and said, "Commander Mu, the telegraph line has been laid and tested, and the line is working smoothly!"
"good!"
Mu Yunyan nodded and said, "Immediately send telegrams to Xichun City, the capital, the Privy Council, and His Majesty, informing them of our great victory in the westward advance! The Black Horde Khanate has been destroyed!"
"yes!"
The telegraph operator quickly replied.
Immediately, a series of "drip-drip" sounds came from the command center, and the telegram was converted into a telecommunication and sent out into the distance.
In a short time, the telegram had already reached Xichun City.
After being relayed in Xichun City, the telegram was also transmitted towards the capital.
The capital city, the Privy Council.
The telegram arrived that very evening.
"Your Majesty, a great victory! A great victory indeed!"
A telegraph operator, carrying the telegram, ran into the Wuying Hall, shouting loudly all the way.
The loud voice resounded throughout the Forbidden City.
Not only the Wuying Hall, but even the palace maids and guards on duty inside the palace showed relieved smiles upon hearing the news.
Inside the cabinet office, a group of officials on duty, upon hearing the news, inquired one after another: "Where did this good news come from? Is it from the westward-advancing army?"
"Exactly!"
"Congratulations!"
"Our great army is indeed brave and fierce!"
"Yes! It's only been a short time, yet we've already achieved such a great victory!"
...
Immediately, the Cabinet Office was abuzz with discussion.
Inside the Wuying Hall, Li Xin put on his clothes, sat up, and looked at the telegram presented by the telegraph operator, a bright smile appearing on his face.
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Xin praised him repeatedly, saying, "Mu Yunyan is truly remarkable! In such a short time, he has achieved such a great victory and pacified the Black Horde Khanate. His achievements are truly outstanding!"
"Your Majesty's command is excellent!"
The telegraph operator quickly offered his compliments.
"Announce."
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "Let's have a meeting at the Privy Council."
Before long, a group of generals from the Privy Council also heard the news and rushed here.
Even the Grand Secretary Yu Maocai and the Second Grand Secretary Liu Jingxuan came upon hearing the news.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"Our great nation's territory will expand to new lands!"
A group of high-ranking officials praised it.
"That's nothing."
Li Xin smiled and said, "After the reform of our Great Cavalry, who in the world can rival us? No one! Moreover, Mu Yunyan's troops number 150,000 cavalry, invincible across the grasslands. This is only natural!"
"but,"
Looking at everyone present, Li Xin continued, "A reward is still necessary! What do you all think is the best way to reward Mu Yunyan?"
"His Majesty,"
General Zhang Jingzhi, Director of the General Staff, said, "The title of Commander Mu has already been bestowed upon Yunyan City; this honor has already been used."
"Then let's use other honors!"
Li Xin smiled and said, "Commander Mu Yunyan's achievements are indeed a great honor! I have decided to implement a military rank system in the army and grant all generals a systematic set of honors!"
"Military rank system?"
Zhang Jingzhi was slightly taken aback and asked, "Your Majesty, are you referring to titles like general, deputy general, lieutenant general, or colonel?"
"That's exactly right!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "Send a telegram back to Mu Yunyan, bestowing upon him the title of Pillar of State General!"
"Also, do you have any objections to the renaming of the Black Horde Khanate?"
As he spoke, Li Xin turned to look at everyone present.
"His Majesty,"
Grand Secretary Yu Maocai spoke up: "Some time ago, when Your Majesty decided to launch a westward expedition to conquer the Black Horde, I was looking through ancient books. Hundreds of years ago, when our Central Plains dynasty was at its peak, we once monopolized the Black Horde. That place was also our homeland!"
"oh?"
Li Xin squinted at Yu Maocai and asked, "Is there such a thing?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Yu Maocai nodded and said, "Back then, the former territory of the Black Horde Khanate was called the Mengchi Governor's Office!"
"The Mengchi Governor's Office?"
Li Xin muttered to himself, then said, "This name is quite good! Let's name the former territory of the Black Horde Khanate Mengchi Province, and Black Horde City Mengchi City! The remaining cities will be named after the generals of the westward-advancing army. Mu Yunyan's troops will be stationed to guard the various parts of Mengchi!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
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