Han Shizu

Chapter 1297 Acts on the Secret Front
"Before the start of the war, you all swore that the Northeast Hus can be used by me, and I have promised His Majesty!" The raging anger stirred in Li Chongju's eyes, making people dare not look directly at these people. Li Chongju, the Wude official in charge of Liao's intelligence, said coldly:
"It has been more than four months since the war between the Han and Liao Dynasties. There have been more than a dozen large and small battles, and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed and injured on both sides. We have not actually acted in contact with the Hu chief tribes. So many people and financial resources, where are they spent? Is it? It's all useless?"

Li Chongju's questioning made it feel the most pressure from Wu De's deputy envoy Wang Mi, after all, he was mainly responsible for inviting and buying opportunities for the Hu tribe in the north.Although he is the No. [-] person in Wu Desi, and his position is at the fourth rank, he bowed his head in front of Li Chongju, not to mention his close relationship with the emperor. Not to mention, Wang Mi was promoted by Li Chong.

Facing Li Chongju's scrutinizing eyes, Wang Mi stabilized his panic, and quickly responded: "Minister calm down, since Master Wang advanced into Liaodong, all the tribes in the Northeast have responded."

"I've heard a lot of similar words! What I want are practical actions that are helpful to the army, not these specious verbal promises!" Li Chongju interrupted him.

Wang Mi cupped his hands and said: "After our various contacts, all the tribes in the Northeast have agreed to accept the imperial court's appeasement, send troops to invade the hinterland of the Liao Kingdom, and respond to the king's division. It can be launched, and it will turn the northeast of Liao Kingdom upside down.”

"Is there something wrong?" Li Chongju pointed out the key point, looked at Wang Mi who was a little embarrassed, and asked directly: "Do they still have any concerns? Is it lack of weapons, food shortage? Or some other reason?"

Wang Mi hesitated and said: "Wanyan Bahai, the leader of the Wanyan Tribe, hopes that after the event is completed, the imperial court will reward them with Huanglong Mansion and the surrounding areas. They are willing to be the vassals of the Han Dynasty forever and fight for the Han Dynasty."

"Then grow yourself up, develop and rise, become a new Khitan, and become a disaster for the court?" Li Chongju said coldly, his tone was full of disdain and contempt. Under the influence of Emperor Liu, Li Chongju was very wary of these alien races: "Appetite It's not small, and now, they are still bargaining with the imperial court! Could it be that you really think that the imperial court must use them?"

Seeing the transfer of hatred, Wang Mi heaved a sigh of relief, and then said: "This matter involves territorial commitments, and the subordinate officials dare not just make decisions and agree!"

"Can I make the decision?" Li Chongju shook his head and sighed: "I will report this matter to His Majesty. What about the other tribes? It's unlikely that they are all like the Wanyan tribe, hiding their schemes!"

Of course, Li Chongju knew that Emperor Liu would never easily agree to Wanyan's request, and would even be suspicious of it. After defeating the Liao army, he might target these northeastern tribes.

"The Jurchens in the East China Sea and the Yamen in the south responded positively, but these barbarians are mostly uncivilized savage tribes. They have supported them with a batch of weapons and armor by sea before, but most of them are making small troubles in order to seek robbery. Looting, it is difficult to pose a big threat!" Wang Mi said.

"Where are the Bohai people?" Li Chongju said again, as the rear of the Liao Kingdom in Northeast Asia, it would be more effective to provoke the Bohai people to rebel.

"In the past two months, there have been a lot of riots in the old land of Bohai, all of which are to resist the conscription of soldiers and food from Liaodong! According to the latest news received, Liao has increased the exploitation of Bohai people. Voices of dissatisfaction, Zaidao Yingye. The Khitan people have ruled the Bohai people for too long, and the control influence is very strong. There are still many people who are in awe of the Khitan rule. However, our people have contacted the Bohai nobles of Shibin and Huhan. , the incident is imminent!" Wang Mi said.

"If there is still no movement, then tell the Khitan people the news of the Bohai people you have contacted!" Li Chongju instructed indifferently.Obviously, under the pressure of Emperor Liu, Li Chongju's patience has almost worn out, and he must make some big disturbances in the Northeast.

"Minister, there is one more thing!" Seeing that Li Chongju had returned to his usual calm appearance, Wang Mi took the initiative.

"speak!"

"Since the beginning of autumn, the Khitan people have been aggressive in Tokyo, collecting food, soldiers, horses, and hard labor!" Wang Mi reported: "At first, our officials thought that the Liao army was preparing for the Wang Shi's advance into Liaoyang, but later found out that , the Liao army seems to have concentrated its soldiers and horses to the north, and Liaoyang also has troops, people, money, food, ordnance, and livestock moving north.”

"Instead of strengthening the defense of Liaoyang, we will divert it from it!" Li Chongju muttered, speculating: "What is the Liao army trying to do? Liaoyang is no longer there? Or is there another plan?"

"Have you ever notified the camp!" Li Chongju asked calmly.

"All the news about the investigation in the Northeast was delivered to the camp within the shortest possible time and at the fastest speed!" Wang Mi said hastily.

"En!" Li Chongju responded.

"What's the situation at Liaolinhuang Mansion?" Li Chongju asked again.

"During this period of time, the Liao Kingdom gathered tens of thousands of troops around Shangjing. After the failure of Liu Tinghan's army, there has been no change. Now the soldiers are still standing still, so as to support the east and west fronts at any time! In addition, with the Liao Kingdom's surveillance of the internal clans With the control and blockade of traffic, the situation of our spies around Linhuang Mansion has become more and more difficult, and the difficulty of spying on information has also greatly increased," Wang Mi said.

"No matter how difficult or dangerous it is, we must find a way to find out!" Li Chongju ordered a little unreasonably: "Your Majesty said that the eyes and ears of the big man should not be closed to the situation in the Liao Kingdom. We are the eyes and ears. What's the use?"

"Yes!" Wang Mi just reflected on behalf of the people below, and he didn't dare to bargain.

"What about Mobei? Is there any latest news? The Yang Ye and Wang Yansheng armies have not been in touch yet?" Li Chongju frowned, looking very serious.

Wang Mi cupped his hands and said: "Since Liaobei Privy Councilor Yelu Xianshi took office, news from Mobei seems to have been completely cut off. However, through some sporadic rumors, we know that the two kings have caused huge troubles to Liao. Otherwise, Liao The emperor will not send Yelv Xianshi, the most trusted minister, to Mobei!"

Hearing this, Li Chongju couldn't help but raised his hand and rubbed his frowning brows. After a long time, he took a deep breath, and said in a heavy and firm tone, "Continue to send more people, and we must contact Master Wang in Mobei!"

"Yes!" Wang Mi replied.He knew that Li Chongju was not only concerned about the two Han armies, but more importantly, the two princes who accompanied the army in the northern expedition.

Fortunately, it wasn't long before, and through some channels, I also learned that the Hexi and Yulin Han cavalry were showing off their hands and feet in the northwest of the desert, and made great achievements in defeating thieves.However, with the passage of time and the cessation of news, this can't make people worry, especially since the two armies are solitary troops without a rear, fighting in a strange foreign land, military supplies and food are problems, and they have to face a large number of troops. The Mobei tribe is in crisis every step of the way, full of dangers
After ordering and making some arrangements, Li Chongju's feeling of tiredness calmed down a little, and he got up to leave.Before going out, a marriage officer hurried over, faced Li Chongju, saluted respectfully, and said with a happy face: "Minister, there is the latest news from Shanyang!"

"What's the situation?" Li Chongju stared at him.

"It's Mobei! Several officers and soldiers from the Northern Expedition have returned, bringing back the battle situation of the Yulin and Hexi armies, as well as the recent situation in Mobei!" the subordinate officer reported.

"Really?" Li Chongju was very happy.

"There is no doubt about it!"

"Where are the officers and soldiers?" Li Chongju asked.

"The Shanyang government has already sent people to send them here, and they are on their way now!" The subordinate replied.

"Where are Zhao Gong and Wei Wang? Have you ever been ill?" Li Chongju looked worried.

"It is reported that they are still in the Mobei Army!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Li Chongju heaved a sigh of relief, took a few steps, and said, "This good news should be reported to His Majesty immediately!"

When Li Chongju opened his face, the calm atmosphere suddenly eased, and the nervousness of the subordinates also relaxed a lot. For example, several senior officials of the Wude Department, such as Wang Mi, looked at the marriage officer who reported, with very kind eyes.

(End of this chapter)