Han Shizu

Chapter 433 The Chaos of Vulcan Lake
"Your Majesty, please see me for the details of the right leather room!" A servant came into the tent and reported in a low voice, very careful, knowing that the emperor was not in a good mood recently.

Yelu Ruan frowned immediately upon hearing Yelu Wu's pleading for an audience, and a little displeasure flashed across his expression.As a meritorious minister and a rare person with outstanding ability among the Khitan nobles, Yelu Ruan still has a high opinion of Yelu's quality.

But recently, he has become more and more dissatisfied with the quality of Yelu House, because he opposes some of his policies, especially the resolution on the southern expedition.If it weren't for his loyalty and talent, he would definitely not have brought him with him, and would have handed over the right Pishi army to his command.

He deliberately refuses to see him, but after all, he is the commanding general of the imperial tent pro-army, assisting in military administration, so it is not good to see him.

However, when Yeluu's house was taken into the inner account, sure enough, after the salute, Yeluruan said something that Yeluruan didn't like to hear: "Your Majesty, I have come all the way, and when I saw all the soldiers, their hearts were fluctuating, and they complained a lot. , this is not a good omen, I hope His Majesty be vigilant!"

Although he was not as outspoken as before, the meaning behind the words was annoying to listen to.

He wanted to reprimand, but as a wise ruler, he should obey and listen. Yeluruan suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart, and said lightly: "The soldiers have grievances, and I know it in my heart. Ordinary soldiers have nothing to do with force. They don't know strategy. For national affairs, you only need to appease them. After they enter the Han territory, capture cities, plunder goods, rob slaves, and occupy women, and let them see the many benefits, the resentment in their hearts will naturally diminish. .I have sent people to announce to all the troops that the big man has produced a lot this year, which is suitable for him to gallop and plunder."

No matter where it is, it has always been the most direct and effective means to lure it with profit, but it also depends on the timing.

Seeing Yelu Ruan's appearance of holding a wisdom pearl, Yelu Wuzhi opened his mouth and said again: "This time the march was delayed, and the opportunity to fight was lost early. The Han country has already taken precautions. According to the report from the south, it is only in the remote area. In the south, they built several strong passes, hundreds of fortresses, and tens of thousands of troops."

"The two large-scale raids by the Southern Privy Envoy in the Spring and Autumn Period, although we gained a lot, our army lost a lot. More than [-] soldiers died at the hands of the Han army. This time, the Han army, and even Zhao Kuangzan's Yan army, fought The determination of the will is far ahead. It can be seen that the Han army should not be underestimated. Once the two armies meet, it will be a bloody battle. Your Majesty must not be careless!"

After hearing Yelu Wuzhi's words, Yelu Ruan immediately retorted: "I harassed the Han people when they were plowing in spring and harvesting in autumn. There was a lot of noise, and it was expected that the Han people would be prepared. Naturally, I will not be careless and underestimate the Han army. It is dominated by infantry, and although the army formation is formidable, its tactics are rigid, and everywhere on the plains is a place for my cavalry to gallop."

"The fortresses and strong cities built by the Han people, I will not attack them by force. If the Han army stays in them, it is more in line with my wishes, and it is not a concern. As for the Han army's resistance and will to fight, in my opinion, It only needs to be defeated a few more times, and it can be reduced. In terms of bravery and bravery, can we still be weaker than the Han people?"

Yelu Ruan, point by point, refuted the concerns raised by Yelu Yazhi.

Yelu Wuzhi felt that the emperor was overconfident, but seeing his demeanor, he couldn't speak clearly.

After thinking about it, he raised his hand and bowed, and said solemnly: "Since the situation of the Southern Expedition is under His Majesty's control, I can only do my best to assist His Majesty!"

As soon as these words came out, Yeluruan's complexion changed a lot, and he was probably thinking: This is what you should think about, what you should do!

However, Yeluwuzhi changed the subject and reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, King Yelucha of Taining cut off his impure heart, and he may have other intentions. Your Majesty thinks of his merits and does not want to kill him, so let it be. How can he still lead him?" Soldiers and horses, appease the troops? If you are unprepared, there may be unexpected chaos! Your Majesty must be careful!"

After some earnest words, Yeluruan's face was full of uncontrollable anger. He waved his emperor's robe and said impatiently: "It's the same rhetoric again! As an important minister, he doesn't think about military and political affairs, but instead repeatedly speaks in front of me. What is your intention to criticize your clan and colleagues? I have known the loyalty of scouting since the time when he righteously killed his relatives and exposed his father."

"When I succeeded to the throne, Chage also supported me and made great contributions. I know that you were afraid that Chage would regard you as an enemy because of Cha's father's rebellion. However, I respect you in this matter. I have endured it and endured it, if I utter such lies in front of me again, even if I have talent, I will not tolerate it! Step back!"

Yelu Chagao, king of Taining, was the son of Yelu Anduan, younger brother of Yelu Abaoji, Taizu of the Liao Dynasty. Two years ago, Anduan rebelled against Yeluwu, and he was found out by Yeluwu's hostage, and he sued Yelu Ruan.Yelv Chagao took the opportunity to sue his father, not only was not implicated, but further gained Yelv Ruan's trust.

Looking at the emperor's state, Yelu Wuzhi really felt powerless.If a son doesn't love his father, how can he be loyal to his king? Your Majesty, you claim to be familiar with the classics of the Han people, so why don't you even understand such simple truths.

No matter how many loyal words there are in his heart, Yelu Wuzhi has no intention of saying any more at this moment.He bowed his head and thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "I understand! However, the troops in the army are not stable and have to guard against them. In order to avoid accidents, I ask you to order him to be imprisoned!"

"En!" Seeing this, Yeluruan also thought for a while, and nodded in agreement: "If you have a house, you can supervise the army, and I can rest assured!"

"In this way, the emperor and ministers will celebrate together at the imperial banquet at night, and drink more wine!" With a relaxed expression, he patted Yelu Wuzhi's arm, Yelu Ruan said.

Walking out of the imperial tent slowly, passing by the pomp of preparations, Yelu Wuzhi's anxiety did not decrease but increased, and he couldn't help shaking his head.Standing in front of the tent, in the middle of the armored forest, looking up at the vast sky, instead of being relieved, he felt that there was an invisible rope binding his heart, which was so oppressive.

In the current situation, the generals are not allowed to appease the soldiers, but a banquet is held instead.Such an approach, I am afraid that instead of having an incentive effect, it will encourage soldiers to be negligent.

In the evening, inside the imperial tent, there was a lot of noise, and the atmosphere was coaxed very hot.In front of good wine, most of the Khitan nobles and generals are still very honest.

There are only a few people, such as Taining King Yelu Chagao, who taste it lightly; such as Yelu House Quality, like drinking bitter water; such as Shouan King Yelujing, who is absent-minded.

On the main seat, the emperor Yeluruan sat cross-legged, his face flushed with wine, and he said quite boldly: "Tonight, all generals, please have fun, but after my army enters the pass and sweeps through the Han territory, we must strictly observe military discipline." , Fight with your heart!"

"Yes!"

As for Yeluruan, he also hugged left and right, and he brought the two queens with him on this trip.That's right, Emperor Yeluruan of the Liao Dynasty had two queens, one of whom was Han, the Zhen family.

Zhen's family was originally just a maidservant in Daliang Palace, her status was lowly, but she was dignified and elegant, and she was very pretty.Back then when he followed Yelu Deguang into Kaifeng, Yelu Ruan fell in love with her at the first sight, and felt that this woman was what he imagined an elegant girl from the Central Plains should have.

Although she is a bit older, but as the saying goes, she is still in her prime, and her charm is still there. Yelu Ruan is very attractive.Later, when he returned to the north, he brought this woman who was more than ten years older than him back to Khitan. After seizing the throne, despite the opposition of the nobles, she was named queen, and the two gave birth to a prince.

As for the Zhen family, Yelu Ruan loved him, but taking him as his successor was a kind of confrontation with the Khitan nobles who did not obey him and accelerated the restructuring.At this time in the imperial tent, Yeluruan was also obviously pro-Han women and neglected Liao empresses.

This imperial banquet lasted not too short, and in the end, except for a few people, the generals in the army were so drunk.As the emperor, Yelu Ruan was unconscious and was supported by Empress Zhen to bed.

And just after the dead of night, in a camp three miles away from the imperial tent, a group of Khitan nobles were secretly gathering together.Generally speaking, the people who conspired in such a secret meeting are certainly not a good thing, but it is definitely a big thing.

The leader was Taining King Yelu Cha who was regarded as loyal by Khitan Emperor Yelu Ruanyi, and there were several noble generals and tribal leaders.

Yelv Chagao didn't have a fierce look on his face, he was all dressed in military armor and shone coldly, but under the dim yellow light, his bearded face showed a somewhat discordant shadow.

Looking around, Yelucha cut his mouth still smelling of alcohol, he didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "We are about to enter the customs, once we enter the state of combat with the Han army, we will not be able to do anything! The emperor doesn't care about the soldiers and the people Life and death, determined to march south, we will try our best to save the country, just tonight!"

"Is it too urgent?" Someone hesitated.

Yelv Chage glared at once, with a fierce look in his eyes, which frightened him: "Today, the property owner slandered me in front of the emperor again. If it continues, we will all be in danger!"

"This king has already investigated clearly. The emperor is very drunk, and the generals in the army are also too drunk to command the army. We don't need many soldiers and horses. We only need to gather five thousand warriors to raid the imperial camp, capture the imperial tent, and take it directly. Emperor, the Pishi army can be controlled, and major events can be accomplished. Afterwards, the whole army is declared to stop the southern expedition, and it is bound to win the support of all the soldiers."

"The only thing that needs to be guarded against is the quality of the house. When the time comes, divide an army to attack his camp and kill him!"

"Success or failure depends on tonight. After tonight, this Daliao will be decided by us!" In the end, Yelv Chage no longer concealed his ambition, and a burst of eagerness appeared in his eyes.

In the middle of the night, in the center of the Khitan camp, there was a sudden fire and killing sounds, but it was the rebels who launched an attack and rushed straight to the imperial camp.Although the guards of the imperial camp were the elite of the Pishi army, they were directly broken by the rebels and were able to go straight to the imperial tent when they lacked command and were attacked.

At the same time that the imperial camp was attacked, the camp where Yelu Yuzhi was located was also attacked at the same time.It's just that Yelu Wuzhi's sleep was very light, and he was awakened suddenly. He got up with a knife and asked about the situation.As a matter of fact, where there is still need to be checked, once you get out of the tent, you can see the flames and killing sounds from the direction of the imperial camp, and you will understand.

His expression was extremely serious, and his eyes were full of anxiety. What he had been worrying about for a long time finally happened.

But when he saw the rebels attacking his camp, he became angry, and immediately ordered his subordinates to summon Yelu Ruan to the Pishi Army under his command, and personally led the people to fight back and kill them.With the strength of the Pishi army, the rebel army was quickly defeated.

Immediately without stopping, he led the army straight to the imperial camp, intending to rescue him.However, as we saw along the way, the entire Liao camp was shocked by the sound of killing and the flames, and quickly became chaotic, showing a trend of spreading.Based on the previous situation of the army, the morale of the army was not stable, and the generals were too drunk. If there was no suppression, there would inevitably be a battalion roar, and the consequences would be completely unimaginable.

In his heart, he scolded those thieves who disregarded the overall situation and made trouble, Yelu Wuzhi forced himself to calm down and think of a solution.

In addition to the rebels, there was a sudden surge of rebellious soldiers, almost stepping on the corpses of their own people, Yelu Wuqian led people to the imperial rescue.It happened that because of the chaos, Shou'an Wang Yelujing led his troops to form an army to protect themselves.

Yelu Wuzhi finally thought of an emergency strategy. He believed that the rebels were definitely only a small number of people, and he was afraid that the rest would be coerced.That is to say, there are waves of soldiers and horses, and the battalions are informed that there are rebellious soldiers, and the emperor has dispatched troops to suppress them. Those who are not rebels will take off their helmets and form a formation to defend themselves, otherwise the army that suppresses the rebellion will kill without mercy.

Although this method cannot suppress the army in chaos, it is still effective for those troops stationed far away from the imperial camp.And as Yelu Wuzhi guessed, there were not so many people who wanted to rebel.

While stabilizing the overall situation, at the same time sending troops to rescue the rebels. After the peripheral situation stabilized, Yelu Wuzhi and Shouan Wang Yelujing led the army to support the imperial camp.

Thousands of pro-army guarding the imperial tent eventually collapsed because they could not react in time. Hundreds of loyal soldiers desperately guarded, but were eventually outnumbered and killed by the rebels.

When Yelu Wuzhi arrived, the imperial camp was completely occupied by the rebels, and thousands of troops were engulfed, and they were besieging the reinforcements he sent.As for Yelu Chagao, he had already played the banner of Emperor Yelu Ruan, and began to send people to fight for other troops.

Seeing that the rebels were going to turn black and white, Yeluwuzhi was even more furious, so he led an army with Yelujing to attack them and smash their plot.

On this autumn night, the Khitan imperial camp turned into daylight, and the armies of the two sides had a fierce confrontation.It didn't weaken until dawn.

(End of this chapter)