Han Shizu

Chapter 1360 The collapse of the Liao Kingdom is just around the corner
"This Dong Zunhui is such a mixed person. He doesn't have the demeanor of a general of the Celestial Dynasty. He is out of place. He left the excrement and urine of tens of thousands of animals, which is extremely humiliating to the Liao Kingdom!" Emperor Liu The General reported to Zhao Kuangyin and scolded with a smile.

Looking at the smiling expression, one could tell that Emperor Liu was indeed amused and did not really blame Dong Zunhui.Zhao Kuangyin quickly browsed through it, and couldn't help laughing, and said: "General Dong is still so open-minded and free-spirited, and doesn't care about trifles. I see him, because he was annoyed by the nobles of the Liao army hiding away from the battle!"

"With this move, you, an old friend, will probably be famous in the world. There must be such a strange story about him in the annals of the Han Dynasty!" Emperor Liu laughed, quite amused.

Speaking of it, whether it is Dong Zunhui or Wang Yanchao, when Zhao Kuangyin was wandering the Central Plains before his fortune in his early years, he had some intersections with the two, and it was an unpleasant experience.

However, over the years, Emperor Liu has heard that there are many connections between Zhao Kuangyin and the two. Perhaps Zhao Kuangyin's status is high, or it may be that Zhao Kuangyin is full of talent and doesn't stick to festivals. It was indeed charming, which made Emperor Liu couldn't help but look at him more.

"Generally speaking, Dong Zunhui's performance is still good!" Putting his mind back to the military newspaper, Emperor Liu said: "Make a quick decision, don't be rash, and know how to advance and retreat. This is a veteran general of the big man!"

Dong Zunhui can be regarded as a post-general. He has worked in the army since he was a child. In the Han army, he is not the kind of commander who attracts attention, but he belongs to the core general. He has been in the army for more than [-] years and has rich experience in leading troops. The combat command is experienced, and may not have the ability to turn the tide, but it can help.

"Your Majesty is right! Although the Liao capital could not be destroyed and its officials and courtiers captured, it is very rare to be able to return with the whole army and capture Fengying!" Zhao Kuangyin said.

"It's a pity that we failed to break through the capital of Liao, but it's harmless!" Emperor Liu said, with some amusement on the corner of his mouth: "If this happens, the situation in Liao will inevitably be worsened. I don't know, how will he clean up?"

Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while, and said in a relaxed tone: "After repeated blows since the Northern Expedition, it can be said that the domestic situation in Liao Kingdom has been completely corrupted, with all the land of wealth and taxation lost, more than half of the population lost, the tribe suffered heavy losses, and the military strength even worse. It is nothing left.

It's also a cold winter, and it's hard to spend an ordinary year easily, and what's more, it's such a bad situation now.The minister expected that even if he survived this winter, the country of Liao would not be peaceful in the spring of the next year.

Even if Liao Lord wants to rest and recuperate in peace, it will be extremely difficult.It is a pity that Liaodong fell, but Xiren's surrender to the Han Dynasty was an irreparable injury. In addition, the Khitan's own army and tribe suffered a large number of casualties, and it lost its vitality.

The ethnic groups in Saibei do not have the same origin as the Khitan. In the past, they were overwhelmed by their strength and obeyed their orders. Now that the Khitan has been severely weakened under the attack of the Han, how can they bow their heads and obey their orders as before?

It is even a question of whether the Khitan tribes can settle down after the war, the Khitan's rule in Saibei will inevitably be repeated, and the status of the Liao Lord may also be in jeopardy."

"Zhao Qing is very optimistic about the situation in Liao Kingdom!" Emperor Liu grinned.

The worse the situation in Liao Kingdom, the more festive it would be for Dahan.The smile faded, and Emperor Liu became more serious: "If you follow Qing's words, the Liao Kingdom may even collapse without fighting?"

"I'm just speculating based on the existing situation!" Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while, and said conservatively: "However, the Khitan has established itself in the northern part of the Great Wall and dominated the outside world for more than [-] years. Not stiff, there are still some elites left in the Liao Kingdom, maybe they can work together to tide over the difficulties together?"

"Unless I don't care about it, unless the big man sits back and lets it go!" Emperor Liu said flatly.

That's right, if no big man continued to entangle and intervene, then no matter how bad the situation in Liao Kingdom was, relying on the accumulation of those foundations, relying on the Lord of Liao and the batch of highly talented civil and military personnel, it might not be impossible to take care of it slowly.Even if it is difficult to restore the glory of the past, it will not completely collapse.

However, it is inevitable that there is a giant like a big man staring at it, and it is impossible for the Liao Kingdom to have a stable external environment.

In fact, from the Kaibao Northern Expedition to the present, although the Liao Kingdom has not been completely defeated, the situation has been settled, and there are traces to follow in the future development of the situation.

The collision between the Han and Liao empires was all-round, and the final result was that the Liao Kingdom, a grassland empire that used to stand side by side with the great Han, fell into sinking and fell into the abyss of decline.

Zhao Kuangyin's opinion is also well-founded. Although the Khitan has dominated for more than fifty years, the Liao Kingdom is deeply sinicized, and the power system has greatly improved compared with history, but in essence it is still a nomadic tribe based on the grasslands. dynasty.The stability of the regime is not strong. When it was strong in the past, it was naturally at the peak of the sky, and all the clans surrendered. Once it was hit and the momentum was gone, the decline would be rapid. What's more, this time, it suffered a near-destructive blow.

"It's a pity!" With a smile on the corner of his mouth, Emperor Liu felt a little emotional: "Since the rise of Abaoji, the foundation of the Khitan Five Dynasties has fallen!"

"Your Majesty looks at the past and the present, and is surrounded by the world, and the power reaches all directions. Even if the little Khitan can be called a hero for a while, it will be difficult to compete with our Chinese Celestial Dynasty!" Zhao Kuangyin licked.

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu looked at Zhao Kuangyin with a scrutinizing gaze, feeling a little disgusted in his heart. When such words came out of his mouth, he always felt strange, and the era of the "Great Song Dynasty" that everyone could bully inevitably appeared in his mind scenery.

"The Liao Kingdom is about to decline, but the price paid by the great Han for this Northern Expedition is also not light! To tell the truth, Zhao Qing, during this period of time, I heard that the Northern Expedition cost so many casualties, such a serious loss of money and food, Looking at the hardships of the people in the north, I can't help feeling a little regretful, and launched this Northern Expedition!" Emperor Liu sighed.

Emperor Liu was obviously insincere. Who is he, how could he regret it? Even if he really regretted it, he would not say it.

Zhao Kuangyin was still very considerate of the Sacred Heart, and said: "The price is heavy, but compared with the harvest, it is still acceptable. The great Han stands in the Central Plains, and within the four realms, the only enemy is the Liao. With this, we can eliminate the northern troubles and consolidate the territory. The loss is worth it. Besides, Khitan stands side by side with the great Han, if His Majesty does not cut them off, do you have to wait for future generations?"

Listening to his remarks, Emperor Liu smiled heartily. Zhao Kuangyin has always been conservative in his views on many things. Taking the Northern Expedition as an example, he may not be so supportive.Now, the situation has changed, and the sky of the big man is suddenly enlightened, and it is not embarrassing at all to say these words.

"So far, the Northern Expedition is completely over!" Emperor Liu said quietly: "We have to let the officials and the people of the Han Dynasty rest and recuperate for a while!"

Emperor Liu's words can be regarded as the final decision. It is impossible for the military and political direction of the Han Dynasty to stop fighting. , however, resting with the people, will be the keynote.

After so many years, no matter how headstrong he guessed, there was no shortage of going his own way, but at critical moments, Emperor Liu still maintained his rationality.

"Zhang Yong!" Emperor Liu called out.

"The minister is here!" Zhang Yong's body was a little shorter outside the car door, and he responded.

"Prepare an edict to reward Dong Zunhui's army, and ask the Yanshan Taoist government to prepare more food and drink, and go there to reward! In addition, Dong Zunhui will be stationed in Dading City as the inspector of Yanshan North Road. Let Li Hanqiong be the commander of Yanshan Daodu, and Wang Yanchao be transferred to Xijing, and then make arrangements!" Emperor Liu thought for a while and ordered.

"Yes!"

After finishing the order, Emperor Liu looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said, "Wang Yanchao has been in the frontier for more than ten years. This time he led the army to the north and fought hard. Such a general should let him return to the capital to enjoy his blessings!"

Zhao Kuangyin immediately said: "Your Majesty is sympathetic and caring, and I am very grateful!"

(End of this chapter)