Han Shizu

Chapter 432 Yelu Ruan: I'm on the Fifth Floor

Huoshen Lake is just a shallow lake in Wende County. It does not occupy a large area and is densely covered with water and grass. The entire Khitan military camp spreads out along the lake, and it is full of evil spirits. It scares away the autumn ducks playing in the lake early. .

The emperor's imperial tent is tied in the center, like the moon surrounded by stars.The huge imperial tent has plenty of space and extravagant decorations. In addition to gold and jade objects, there are too many things that reveal the cultural symbols of the Han family, such as halogen books, ceremonial guards, and decorations, etc., intertwined with the barbaric atmosphere of the Hu people. Together, they are quite out of place.

A large number of palace servants and maidservants are busy arranging the seats, laying out melons, fruits, fermented wine, and delicacies. They were ordered by the emperor Yelu Ruan to prepare a grand banquet, and invited the generals and schools of the Southern Expedition Army to have a feast together. It can be regarded as the follow-up of the daytime sacrifice, and by the way, it will relieve the pressure of the nobles and generals who have been suppressed for a long time.

In the innermost part of the imperial tent, there is a space separated by curtains, and a huge map is hung inside, on which the current military situation in Hebei, especially the Youyan area, is marked in detail.Khitan master Yelu Ruan stood with several confidant generals, discussing seriously.

The same Khitan nobles, these generals are those with vested interests after Yeluruan succeeded to the throne, and they still support Yeluruan. If all the Khitan nobles opposed him, they would have been kicked out of the throne long ago, and they couldn't get together. army.

"Your Majesty, the Southern Privy Council has conscripted soldiers and horses from the lands of West Liaodong and Liaodong, plus the southern appeasement army, stationed in Tan and Ji, a total of more than 150,000 troops." A general stretched out his hand and drew two lines , Said: "I have two armies, more than [-] troops, and they are divided into left and right. After our army has a rest, your majesty will lead the army out of Juyongguan and go to Changping. The army attacking the Han is no less powerful than when Taizong destroyed the Jin!"

Yeluruan nodded with a serious expression, "How about the siege equipment?"

"Return to Your Majesty!" Another general came out, but he was a Han general. This time, Yeluruan worshiped Zhao Kuangsi as the envoy from the south: "I will be ordered to gather the Han people in the Confucian and Wu prefectures in autumn. Artisans, logging and harvesting forests, making all kinds of siege equipment, all stored in my arms!"

A smile finally appeared on his face, Yeluruan nodded and said: "General Han is doing things, I don't worry, he is indeed the talent that Emperor Taizong likes. If there are more people like General Han in the country, why worry about not being able to occupy the Central Plains? The world is unstable!"

"Your Majesty's absurd praise!" Han Kuangsi quickly expressed his humility.

Now, because the Liao Lord reused Hanchen to attack the domestic nobles, the contradictions within the Khitan have reached a very acute level.Although all the generals in the tent are the emperor's trusted generals, Yeluruan still said such words of being pro-Han officials and contemptuous of Liao people, Han Kuangsi was unwilling to show his prominence in this respect.

"This Southern Expedition, I have used the strength of the whole country, and there is no room for loss!" No matter how fatuous and conceited Yeluruan was among the Khitan nobles at this time, but at this time, as the Khitan emperor and the commander of the army, Yeluruan still Keep calm: "I have made up my mind. In this battle, I will encircle Youzhou first, attract the reinforcements of the Han army to go north, and then use the offensive power of our Daliao iron cavalry to carry out endless battles between Jizhong and the vast plains of the north. Raid, divide, annihilate!"

Compared with the slogans and big cakes painted, after the actual mobilization of troops, Yeluruan still has some ideas in his heart.From the beginning to the end, his appetite was not that great. In his heart, the main goal of the Southern Expedition was to capture Youzhou and completely suppress the Central Plains again.

Afterwards, Yu Youyan recharged her energy, even if she recuperates for a few years before going south, it can be discussed.Youzhou is in the hands of the Han people, so Yeluruan is also in the throat. After all, he lost it when he was in power, and he is always worried. He is afraid that one day, the Han army will rely on the strength of Youzhou to make a surprise attack. Sandalwood, thistle and other places took it back.

Once such a situation is formed, Yelu Deguang's strategic advantage over the Central Plains obtained through ten years of hard work will be tantamount to losing everything in his hands.Without the danger of Yanshan Mountain in hand, it would not be so easy for Hu Qi to go south wantonly.

According to Yeluruan's research on the culture, system, and history of the Han family, once it reaches that point, the Central Plains dynasty must recover and become stronger again.Once the Central Plains dynasty becomes strong, it will be the turn of the northern grasslands to suffer. The group of Han people will definitely brandish swords and guns, ride war horses, and march out of the fortress in a big way, shouting in their mouths, "Seal the wolf to live in Xu, Le Shi Yanran", and then wantonly Slaughtering tribesmen in the grassland, robbing cattle, horses and alpacas
This is the conclusion Yeluruan came to based on the past history of the Han family.And with the style of the young emperor of the Han court, it is obviously possible to do it.Just like Liu Chengyou was always paying attention to the enemies around him, Yeluruan was not paying attention to the situation of the Han Dynasty.

Originally thought that when Liu Zhiyuan died, the emperor of Han succeeded to the throne at a young age, no matter how capable he was, it would be difficult for the young master to take care of the country.However, the follow-up development was completely beyond Yeluruan's expectations. The emperor of the Han Dynasty practiced centralization. In the past few years, a series of reforms to the Han court have achieved good results, greatly improving the national strength.Every time news spread to the north, Yeluruan, who was suffering from internal strife, felt more and more worried.

Until this year, I couldn't bear him anymore.

Therefore, in Yeluruan's view, he led the army to the south this time was a forward-looking move, for the destiny of the country, and for the long-term prosperity of Daliao.With bloody warfare, the revival of the Han Dynasty was suppressed, and the backbone of the Central Plains Dynasty was broken with the iron hooves of the Khitan army.

It's a pity that after a lot of hard work and ambition, I can't get support, so I can only bear all kinds of pressure on my shoulders.During the past four years in power, Yeluruan has deeply realized the difficulties during the period, especially the desire to be a holy lord and Mingjun.I also have a deeper understanding of the word "interest".

After the Battle of Luancheng that year, so many clans, nobles, and ministers who supported his succession, after the event was completed, saw that they were stepping towards the opposite of him step by step, because they were not suppressed by the Empress Dowager Shulu and could not satisfy their generation. Greed for power and wealth.
Although, I kept hypnotizing myself in my heart, how great and wise I was, how I endured the humiliation and was not understood.But one thing is undeniable is that using this war to consolidate power, control the military, and attack political opponents is also a very strong motive.

With his eyes firmly fixed on Youzhou, Yeluruan's eyes were slightly blurred, and he waved his hands: "You step back first, so that you can command the troops and appease the soldiers!"

"Yes!"

If you only fight against Youzhou, you don't need to make such a big commotion. Yeluruan mobilized such a huge two-way army, one is to strengthen the control of the army and enhance his authority as the emperor in the army; It is to use Youzhou as a bait to mobilize the Han army to go north to kill and reduce its war potential.

During the campaign, the Han army was by no means a match for his Daliao iron cavalry. Yeluruan had this confidence.

Even Yeluruan has considered a series of countermeasures.

If the Han army is not fooled, then they will concentrate their strength and take Youzhou City.There are many ways to break the city. No matter how strong the city of Youzhou is, it is so huge and the military strength is limited. If the preparation is sufficient, it can always be broken.There are also "Han soldiers" under his command that can be used, no matter how bad it is to drive the Han people to attack the city.

And once Youzhou is captured and the nail behind it is pulled out, then there will be more room for decision-making against Han.Whether it is war or stability.Of course, in Yeluruan's consideration, he still had to fight the Han army.Once the Han army is slightly defeated, he still has more means. In his opinion, there are so many towns in the Central Plains and Hebei, how can it be possible to truly submit to the Han court.

The historical experience of the past few decades tells Yeluruan that the disintegration of the Han people from the inside is quicker and easier, but the premise is that he must give opportunities to the insiders from the outside.

Historical experience is very important, but Yelu Ruan obviously overlooked one point. Relying solely on historical experience will also suffer losses. The most important thing is that the times have quietly changed.

But no matter what, from the perspective of Yeluruan today, he is standing on the fifth floor, taking everything into consideration, which is difficult for fools and idiots to understand
(End of this chapter)