Han Shizu

Chapter 105 The situation in Hebei

"Is there any new progress in the two capitals of the Central Plains?" Liu Chengyou asked after chatting with the deceased for a while.

"According to the latest news, His Majesty has sent troops eastward from Luoyang, and Tokyo is at your fingertips. The generals and officials of various towns in Henan are vying to join them. When the emperor enters Tokyo, the Central Plains will be determined." Wei Renpu reported.

Liu Chengyou was not at all surprised by Liu Zhiyuan's progress in the south. If Liu Zhiyuan was still as meek and calm as before under such circumstances, the spotlight would really be all on Liu Chengyou.This is not a good thing.

What Liu Chengyou was interested in was that Xiao Han, rubbing his fingers on the edge of his chin: "That Xiao Han, where is he?"

Wei Renpu replied very ably: "Uncle Xiao Han of the Khitan Kingdom led the Hu soldiers in the Central Plains to retreat northward. Calculating the time and estimating their distance, they have already crossed the great river. Your Highness, since this time, most of the Hu soldiers in Hebei have withdrawn. Xiao Han's team should be the largest one remaining in the country!"

"Then, we can't let them leave easily, since they are the Khitan uncles, we have to give them a ride!" Liu Chengyou said indifferently.

Since the sudden death of Yelu Deguang and the news of the first battle in Luancheng, even though there are still many Hu people in various places, their already precarious rule over Hebei has quickly collapsed.

The generals and schools of various prefectures successively attacked and killed Khitan generals and officials and returned to the city. In Liu Chengyou's case, they received a lot of submissions.Just relying on the prestige of the Battle of Luancheng, it is enough to deter everything, at least in a short period of time, no one dares to sway its edge.

As for those barbarians, they either die or flee.Liu Chengyou really wanted to keep them all, but he was entangled in all kinds of things, and he was powerless, and he also had to worry about Yeluruan in the north and the states in Xuanfu, so he had more energy than he wanted.However, the Jin people in various states drove the Hu people away, and guarded the city. After all, only a small number of people really fought endlessly with the Hu people.After killing all the soldiers in my hand, what can I use to get an official position from the new dynasty here, and seek glory and wealth.

"Your Highness, Xue Huairang, the governor of Mingzhou, sent troops to the north, captured Xingzhou, and sent a report to drive and kill the Hu people, please credit!" A civil servant entered and reported to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou paused for a moment, received the official document, and quickly browsed through it. Although his mood became gloomy, there was no obvious fluctuation on his face, and he handed the official document to Wei Renpu: "This envoy Xue is worthy of being an anti-Liao Hero, this* took the initiative to go north to help the soldiers and civilians of Xingzhou!"

Xue Huairang was originally the training envoy of the Mingzhou regiment, but Yelude surrendered after the Hutuo River battle.In Liu Zhiyuan, he proclaimed himself emperor and raised troops, calling on the Jin officials all over the world to resist the Liao Dynasty, and stood still.Until the death of Yelu Deguang, the defeat of the Liao army, and the news of Liu Zhiyuan's troops entering Heluo, he couldn't bear it, so he resolutely raised troops in Mingzhou, killed the Khitan generals, and sent someone to offer his sincerity to Liu Chengyou.

As for Xue Huairang, through the descriptions of Feng Dao and Wei Renpu, two "hundred young students", Liu Chengyou got a little understanding of this person.I don't have a good impression, that is a martial artist through and through, and he is still a martial artist who likes to extort money and take advantage of the common people.

However, even though he didn't like it, Liu Chengyou still accepted it happily at that time, and sent an envoy to appoint him as the governor of Mingzhou and the commander of the infantry.

Xingzhou is very close to Mingzhou. Liu Duo, a Yan general, led a small army to garrison. He was originally responsible for supervising the transportation of grain for the Liao army.Khitan's power in China was over, and they had already expressed their surrender to Liu Chengyou. However, Xue Huairang suddenly sent troops, occupied the city, and killed people.

Noticing the vague anger in Liu Chengyou's tone, Wei Renpu was not unusual, he had seen many such things.Gently put down the official document, and said calmly: "His Royal Highness, since Xingzhou has already entered his hands, we can push the boat along for the time being. Right now, stability is the most important thing."

Stability overwhelms everything, and Liu Chengyou is naturally clear about this truth.It's just that I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart.

However, he quickly corrected his mentality. This is just a small warlord, not even a separatist force, and it is not worth fighting.

"Then, let's use him as the observer of Xing and Ming!" Liu Chengyou said, and added in a very flat way: "Gu, remember this person."

"What's the situation in Yedu?" Liu Chengyou asked with a more serious expression, ignoring the matter of Xing and Ming.

Although Hebei is large, with a vast territory and numerous prefectures and counties, there are only three important towns.Youzhou Lulong was still in the hands of the Khitan people, and Chengde Town was attached to it one after another after Liu Chengyou settled in Zhending. The only one left was Wei Bo.What is certain is that as long as Wei Bo surrenders, then Hebei will be established.

Prior to this, the rebel army from the Central Plains swarmed up to attack the Khitan army, and the surrounding areas were unstable. Yelude sent Jiedu from various places to return to the town belatedly.Du Chongwei and Li Shouzhen, the original duo who surrendered, were the Jiedushi of the Tianxiong Army and the Jiedushi of the Tianping Army respectively.

After returning to Yedu, Du Chongwei had more than [-] troops, and cooperated with Yelv Balid to defend the place, and quickly quelled the riots that were not big at that time.When the Khitan retreated to the north, they were completely under their control. They had nearly [-] soldiers and more than [-] Yan troops. Under the leadership of Yan general Zhang Lian, they were stationed in Yedu.

Yan Bing was really used by the Liao Lord as a tool, and he can be seen everywhere.

At present, apart from the scattered barbarians, only Du Chongwei is the most powerful force, and the most worthy of attention. It is an obstacle to the new dynasty's Hebei strategy.When all states offered their surrender one after another, only Yedu remained silent.And Liu Chengyou also paid attention at the same time.

Without thinking, Wei Renpu replied: "It is heard that Du Chongwei has gathered troops in Yedu, collected food and grass, and recruited the people to repair the city. All these things may cause changes!"

"Du Chongwei still has the spirit of the Jin army?" Liu Chengyou expressed doubts, a little disdainful.

Wei Renpu said: "Soldiers may despise him, but he has food in his hands, and has accumulated power for many years, and there is no external pressure for the time being, so he can still support him!"

"Looking at his actions, he is gathering troops and repairing the city. Is Du Chongwei going against the sky?" Liu Chengyou said.

"That's not entirely true." Wei Renpu shook his head slightly: "Maybe there is a stubborn heart, but more, maybe it's an act of self-preservation."

"The important town of Weibo, which separates the north from the south, and is too close to Tokyo, must be under control! The Son of Heaven, we will never allow Yedu to fall into the hands of Du Chongwei for a long time!" Liu Chengyou said solemnly, with a firm tone.

Wei Renpu also nodded, agreeing.

"Mr. Wei, do you have a plan to fix Wei Bo?"

"It would be the best to persuade him to surrender without bloodshed, and then find an opportunity to transfer him and entrust him with a confidant general." After thinking about it, Wei Renpu replied.

"Can Du Chongwei come down?" Liu Chengyou had some doubts.

After a little deliberation, Wei Renpu said: "He led the people to surrender to Khitan, and he would lose to the country. He was afraid and suspicious, so he couldn't surrender easily."

"It seems that we still have to fight!"

"Hebei has not yet been pacified. With the strength in His Highness's hands, it may be difficult to make it happen. Besides, it is not suitable to launch an attack at this time. The Khitan people in the north still have to guard against it!" Wei Renpu replied calmly.

Liu Chengyou thought about it, and he really couldn't move easily.Again, stability trumps everything.

Left and right, the general trend of the Liu family is already irreversible, and it will be slowly processed when the Central Plains are calmed down.

　Thanks to Maple Leaf Fluttering Like He Nianjop for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)