Han Shizu

Chapter 1336 Good news arrives
The battle was imminent, but Emperor Liu, who was staying in Yehuling, had a little more leisure time, let Liu Xi accompany him, patrol the Great Wall, climb Guanshan, and take a look at the great rivers and mountains in northern Xinjiang.

In the early winter of Fortress, everything is desolate, the wilderness is boundless, and the world is vast. Of course, the winding Great Wall still undulates through the mountains, without fear of wind and cold.

If it was Emperor Liu in his early years, he might still be interested in reciting a poem "Scenery of the Northern Kingdom", but today, there is absolutely no need for it.For Emperor Liu, thousands of years later, in the introductions given to him by posterity, only politicians and military strategists need to be affixed. As for the others, there is no need. The meaning of the emperor who monopolizes power also overrides any other.

"Look at the Great Wall, which has stood for thousands of years without falling down. It is still so majestic and majestic. It has been built and repaired in the past dynasties, and it is the same in our dynasty. However, when the Liao army came south, it was still able to break through the Great Wall's defense line and go deep into the mountains. The sun is a problem. Even if the Great Wall does not collapse for a hundred years or a thousand years, what is the use?" Standing on a beacon tower to the west of Taoshan Mountain, Emperor Liu caressed the mottled wall and said with emotion.

"What do you think?" Emperor Liu asked, turning his head to look at the third son who was always indifferent.

Liu Xi was obviously taken aback, and then subconsciously said: "I'm not familiar with military affairs, but since the past dynasties have been tireless and painstaking in building, there is a reason for it! The wisdom of the ancient sages is not comparable to what I can do? "

Hearing that Liu Xi began to hide his clumsiness and make jokes again, Emperor Liu was amused, and immediately scolded: "Don't pretend to be stupid in front of me, tell me your true opinion!"

Hearing the reprimand, Liu Xi showed a bit of embarrassment on his face, he smiled, then became more serious, and replied: "My son thinks that the Great Wall is closed for thousands of miles. It is difficult to completely resist against a strong enemy, but without the Great Wall, the North Kou Nan will be more calm when he goes south."

Emperor Liu smiled, and did not discuss this further. For him, there is no need to continue discussing the pros and cons of the Great Wall. What should be repaired still needs to be repaired, especially the passes, fortresses and beacon towers that are densely distributed along the line. These are the reliance of the big Han to control the northern border.

"Come out for a parade, do you still bring a flute?" Emperor Liu asked curiously when his attention was suddenly attracted by the flute pinned to Liu Xi's waist.

Wen asked, Liu Xi untied it, it was a short jade tube, flute, and said: "This is a congratulatory gift from my uncle when I got married. My son likes it very much. I always take it with me every time I go out."

"Can you play?" Emperor Liu asked.

"If you don't know how to blow it, you will become arty!" Liu Xi smiled lightly.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu stretched out his hand to signal.Liu Xi is not hypocritical, after thinking for a while, he fiddled with it.Under the influence of the winter wind, the melodious sound of the flute became a bit ethereal, the sky was high and the clouds were vast, and the wilderness was boundless. Emperor Liu ascended to a high place, with mountains and rivers under his feet, looking down at the territory of his empire, with his eyes slightly closed, the corners of his mouth unconscious He raised a small smile, very intoxicated.

After a song, Emperor Liu also woke up from his self-indulgence, looked at Liu Xi who was there wiping the jade flute, and said, "I never thought that you can also play the flute, it's quite beautiful!"

Liu Xi responded: "It's just a matter of leisure and elegance. When it comes to music and art, it's far worse than the seventh brother!"

"Liu Hui? He can only make some poems and prose, so let's play with some elegance!" Emperor Liu said indifferently: "The music sounds familiar?"

Liu Xi: "Father's ears are still so keen. This is the "Yellow Sand Song" composed by my uncle during the Northern Expedition!"

"Hehe!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu chuckled and said, "Our Duke An is not only good at galloping on the battlefield and leading troops in battle, he is also quite handsome!"

"I don't know how the Laiyuan War is progressing?" Emperor Liu murmured. Right now, Gao Huaide is leading the army to deal with the Goryeo army going north.

While Shanyang was planning a counterattack, Dahan's military operations on other fronts continued, and the intensity was not low.Liaodongnan counterattacked against Koryo, and Guo Tingwei led the navy to land in Koryo several times, harassing and looting.On the battlefield of Tongzhou, facing Ma Renyu's [-] army, Yelu Xiezhen lost ground, gradually weakened, and was in a lonely and dangerous situation.Including Wang Yanchao's army going north, they are still tepid, but their desire to break the deadlock is extremely strong.

However, according to the previous plan, since winter has entered, no matter how the progress is, it is time to stop.The retreat of the Liaodong army is also imperative, and there can be no further delay.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" While thinking, he suddenly heard a call.

It was Zhang Yong's voice. Turning his head, he saw that Zhang Yong was climbing up the beacon tower with difficulty, holding a memorial in his hand, carrying his official robe feet that had not changed all the year round.

Emperor Liu just stared at him until Zhang Yong climbed to the top. Seeing him panting and steaming wildly, he said with a smile, "Zhang Qing, you need to exercise more. How tired are you after climbing these stone steps?"

It could be seen that Emperor Liu was in a good mood, and Zhang Yong was also running extremely fast, but he couldn't speak when he stopped.

Emperor Liu said: "Take a breath first, what's the matter, speak slowly!"

"My lord, my lord is disrespectful! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Zhang Yong slowed down, clasped his hands together, and said with a serious look.

"Still so eager, what's the matter?" Emperor Liu asked.

"Your Majesty, Privy Councilor Cao's urgent message!" Zhang Yong presented the memorial with both hands respectfully, and his excitement could not be concealed: "Laiyuan, Hezhong, and Tongzhou, all three battlefields have made breakthroughs!"

"Oh? This is probably because of a good understanding. I mentioned it just now, and this memorial came!" Emperor Liu took the memorial and said, "What good news did Cao Bin bring to me?"

When Emperor Liu went west to Yehuling, Cao Bin, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, stayed in Youzhou to handle military affairs on behalf of Emperor Liu.

While flipping through the pages, Zhang Yong said a little excitedly: "On September 26, Duke An broke Koryo in Laiyuan City, pursued for more than [-] miles, killed more than [-] enemies, took more than [-] prisoners, drowned, and froze to death in the Yalu River. There are countless people, and the [-]-strong army of Goryeo has completely collapsed! The troops have been withdrawn, and the troops are left to guard, and return with the war and prisoners!"

The first one is the great news. Emperor Liu was overjoyed when he heard the words. For some reason, he was not excited about defeating the Liao army.Perhaps, in his heart, Emperor Liu was still against Korea.

"Haha!" The laughter was a bit reckless, and Emperor Liu couldn't help joking and sarcasm: "The Koryo army doesn't seem to have made much progress? The training of weapons and equipment has been raised. Why is it so vulnerable? Is our army too strong, or the opponent is too strong?" weak?"

Zhang Yong said: "Little Goryeo, Yelang is arrogant, dare to cross the border and commit crimes to the north, he deserves this defeat! Before the attack, An Guogong once told the soldiers that after the battle, they should retreat for the winter. The soldiers want to live in peace. Therefore, the fighting spirit was high, the battle was brave, and the Goryeo army was defeated in the first battle."

"So, the troubles of Goryeo have been solved for the time being!" Emperor Liu narrowed his smile.

Zhang Yongdao: "Private Cao reported that at present, our Donghai Navy is still invading the coast of Koryo and plundering its territory. After the enemy's navy is destroyed, it is difficult to control it. Therefore, Laiyuan was defeated in the first battle. Although they are still armed in the country Ma, but there is absolutely no power to go north and violate the border!"

"Okay!" Emperor Liu's eyes still stayed on the memorial.

Zhang Yong then continued to report: "Tongzhou reported that Ma Renxuan's army had conquered Yuancheng and wiped out [-] enemies. Yelu Xiezhen retreated again and went north to Huanglong Mansion. The four cities near Tongzhou have all been occupied by our army. !"

"Qin Guogong has reported that King Xi has raised his righteousness and surrendered to the court. He has led his troops to attack Gao Xun from his back and assist our army to break through Hezhong City. Now, our army has advanced into King Xi's mansion. The thief general Gao Xun is Wang Lao. The general's troops captured him and sent him to Youzhou to present him as a prisoner to His Majesty."

"Haha!" Emperor Liu laughed heartily again, and the laughter wafted among the beacon castles of the Great Wall. He looked at Liu Xi and Zhang Yong, and looked at the report in his hand, very proud: "These generals of mine, have you made an appointment?" Let's make me happy together!"

"It seems that this winter can be lived safely!"

(End of this chapter)