(BTW THE RP WAS IN PROGRESS) Uqturpan was the starting place of the rebellion. the Dungans led by Qutlugh Khan captured the area. They were rebelling. The Chinese army was no match against them. Tongzhi made a plan to counter this, but couldn't... Tongzhi sent troops to crush the army, but couldn't, and because of Qutlugh's army, he captured Aksu. Next, Qutlugh would force the Uyghurs to be loyal to his rule. He sent Uyghur and Dungan divisions to take more and more cities... Qutlugh sends 1,200 of his troops eastward, taking Qiuci, and making it the rebellion capital. Then, they would make a perfect spot: Urumqi. They advanced rapidly, and took Yanqi, Turpan, and areas near Urumqi. Who will win the siege of Urumqi? Qutlugh or Tongzhi? The question will be answered soon...
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