Han Shizu

Chapter 1320 Xiao Siwen ran away
"Your Majesty!"

The hasty footsteps and calls disturbed Yelu Xiezhen's solitude, and he was freed from his melancholy mood. He is still the king of the Southern Academy and the military commander who holds a heavy army and is in charge of the power of Dongdong Road in Liaodong.

Looking at the anxious staff members who hurried up the tower, Yelu Xiezhen's brows were slightly tightened, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"

Coming closer, a person came to report, with a very dignified expression and tone: "My lord, Xiao Shizhong led a group of soldiers just now, forced out of the city, and headed west!"

After saying this, the gloom between Yelu Xiezhen's brows suddenly deepened a bit, and the hand caressing the city wall couldn't help but clenched tightly, grabbing a few traces of dust.

"Finally I can't hold back any longer!" Yelu Xiezhen sneered, "This Xiao Siwen! Why didn't the guard of the west gate block each other and violate our military order?"

"Xiao Shizhong said that he wants to return to the capital to perform affairs. After all, he is an envoy of the imperial court. The gatekeeper dare not push too much, so he will rush out for him!" The staff member replied.

Xiao Siwen, this foreign relative, important official of the imperial court, envoy of the emperor, and supervisor of the army, following the two major defeats of the Liao army in Jinzhou and Liaohe, the contradictions and disagreements between Xiao Siwen and Yelu Xiezhen became increasingly serious.

As the situation in Tokyo Road became more and more bad, Xiao Siwen had long wanted to get rid of it. Up to now, the strife of power was second, and the more important thing was that Xiao Siwen didn't want to continue with Yelu Xiezhen.

Xiao Siwen, who is deep in the city and has a keen sense of smell, has long seen the court's disappointment and dissatisfaction with Yelu Xiezhen, and the ending Yelu Xiezhen will face after a series of crazy preparations.

Xiao Siwen was eager to get rid of this trapped beast and the wrecked ship on Tokyo Road that was about to go silent.Previously, he had led an army of [-] troops, sent reinforcements from the east, participated in Yaozhou's counterattack, achieved a great victory, defeated the Han army, and also supported Jinzhou.

After a series of battles, the 10,000 troops also suffered heavy losses, which also made Xiao Siwen lack of confidence when facing Yelu Xiezhen.What made Xiao Siwen even more angry and dissatisfied was that Yelu Xiezhen sent the remaining more than [-] reinforcements to the capital to suppress the rebellion, essentially depriving Xiao Siwen of his military power, which made Xiao Siwen even more insecure.

Now, She Jun took the door and left, which was a helpless resistance.For Xiao Siwen's careful thoughts and small actions, Yelu Xiezhen naturally had a clear understanding of the fire, and after depriving him of his military power, he didn't pay much attention to it, but he never thought that at this time, Xiao Siwen would choose to escape regardless, and forcibly walked west.

It is conceivable that if Xiao Siwen is allowed to return to Shangjing, there will be an impeachment complaint, and it may be said that he forced him to leave.
As Yelu Xiezhen's confidant and general, he knows a little bit about the quarrel between the king and Xiao Siwen, and seeing his indifferent expression, he couldn't help but say: "My lord, if servant Xiao goes here, if he returns to the capital, he will inevitably be impeached, slandered, and blamed. You will be even more disadvantaged. Mo Ruo sent cavalry to chase him back while he was not far away."

Facing the suggestion of his subordinates, Yelu Xiezhen thought for a while, shook his head slightly, turned his eyes to the west, and sighed sadly: "Forget it, since people want to leave, why force them to stay! The matter is now, what else do I have to worry about?" What? But do your best, and all ministers are loyal, that’s all!”

"Your Majesty, in Tongyuan City, people are already panicked and the army's morale is uncertain. Xiao Shizhong's departure will only hurt morale!" The subordinate reported full of worry.

"Go back to the Yamen!" Yelu Xiezhen didn't know it, frowned, waved his hands and wanted to leave, before going down the tower, he paused, raised his hand, and ordered in a cold tone: "Ximen guard, beheaded! Renew the prohibition As for the generals, anyone who violates my order will be punished by military law, no mercy!"

Hearing this order, the officers and soldiers around were all in awe, but they didn't show any more emotions.Today's Yelu Xiezhen, how can there be any favors at all
After returning to the Yamen, sure enough, several generals of the Liao army came to hear the news, inquire about the news, and some people even speculated whether they had decided to withdraw to the capital.For these generals, Yelu Xiezhen inevitably reprimanded them and forcibly unified their thinking. Of course, in the end, they tried their best to appease them, and only then managed to calm people's hearts.

Sitting alone in the hall, there are only two sporadic oil lamps flickering dim light. The Liao army has reached the current situation, and even the lamps and candles for lighting need to be saved.

"My lord, General Xiao, please see me!"

"Let him in!"

The person who came was Xiao Talin, the young general who came with Xiao Siwen earlier, he went up to the hall with a serious face, and bowed down directly, his facial muscles trembled slightly, but there was a sense of determination.

Looking at Xiao Talin, Yelu Xiezhen also hid the tiredness and sadness on his face, and asked lightly: "You didn't go back to Beijing with Xiao Siwen?"

Hearing this, Xiao Talin held his head up, his eyes were clear, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, before leaving, the attendant did call me, but I refused! Last general, don't be a deserter!"

Noticing that his demeanor was not fake, Yelu Xiezhen was slightly surprised: "Xiao Shizhong is a man of insight, and he has left, which shows that he is completely pessimistic about the situation in Tokyo Road and is eager to get out of this quagmire. The Han army is about to go north again, you are a member of the last four tribes, young and talented, wouldn't it be a pity if you were trapped here?"

Hearing this, Xiao Talin didn't have any cowardice or worry in his eyes, he didn't answer, but asked instead: "Didn't the king also insist on staying here, leading the army to resist the Han army?"

Yelu Xiezhen: "My duty lies, there is no other way!"

Xiao Talin said calmly: "Although the final general has no great talent, he only has the courage to fight against the Han army! In this national crisis, as a member of the Khitan tribe, how can the final general have any other way?"

What Xiao Talin said was loud, with a resolute attitude and firm gaze, which made Yelu Xiezhen stunned for a while.The admiration in his eyes could no longer be suppressed, and he nodded gently. Yelu Xiezhen stepped up from his seat, helped Xiao Talin himself up, and said solemnly: "There is a loyal and brave general like the general who is full of enthusiasm. , there is still hope for the future of Daliao!"

Xiao Talin didn't understand what Yelu Xiezhen meant, but he replied seriously: "I only wish to follow the king and fight against the enemy to the death!"

Patting him on the shoulder, Yelu Xiezhen affirmed: "There must be a time for you to fight!"

In the past few months of war, the Liao army has suffered too many casualties, whether it is generals or veterans.Yelu Xiezhen also promoted some generals during the whole army during this period, but none of them satisfied him more than Xiao Talin.

"Your Majesty! Good news!" At this moment, a subordinate official hurried in, shouting, holding a military report in his hand.

"Say!" Yelu Xiezhen's face didn't change much.

The official said excitedly: "The good news from the Huanglong Mansion, General Yeluxiu has defeated the Jurchen coalition army, chased and wiped out the rebels on the bank of the Huntong River, killed more than [-] enemies, and captured a large number of horses and food. The Jurchen fled in defeat and retreated to Jiangbei In the mixed city, the crisis of Huanglong Mansion has been resolved!"

(End of this chapter)