Han Shizu

Chapter 67 News from Heyang

Previously, Geng Chongmei led Yan soldiers with a total of more than 4000 people. After World War I, those who went out and were killed or fled captured a total of about [-] people. A small part was at Li Wanchao's place in Zezhou, and most of them were brought back by Liu Chengyou Shangdang, detained and trained.

These Yan soldiers are all Youyan warriors, strong and good at fighting, and they are all veterans who have been on the battlefield.This time, if it wasn't for following Geng Chongmei and being calculated by Liu Chengyou, laying out his position and facing the enemy head on, he wouldn't necessarily be able to suppress him.

Seeing such power, how could Liu Chengyou not be envious.During the rest period of Shangdang, Liu Chengyou also tried his best to appease these "Yan soldiers". Slowly, Yan Bing also let go of his slight rejection towards Liu Chengyou.

Just to make it work, it will take a while of probation (brainwashing) and buying.

In this troubled world, serving as a soldier for food is a common way of earning a living.It is also the norm in this era for a soldier to travel from state to state and become a general.These Yan soldiers were no exception. It was not unusual for them to be defeated and serve Liu Chengyou.

However, most of them are from Youyan, and most of their relatives are under the Khitan rule. This is not like the annexation of Fangzhen in the Central Plains, and they have to take into account the safety of their families.In this regard, Liu Chengyou also understood and said that he would find a way, and also released a satellite, saying that sooner or later he would hit the north and regain Youyan Yunyun.

He said that, but what Liu Chengyou thought in his heart was that in the future, let these "Yan people" settle down again in the Central Plains, get married, and have children.
In this era of frequent dynasties and wars breaking out all the year round, it is not easy for ordinary people to have a stable home, let alone these sergeants who lick their blood.

"Invite people into the yazhong, receive them with tea, and I will return later!" Liu Chengyou instructed the personal guard of the newspaper when he learned that Wu Xingyou was visiting.

In fact, since taking the Lu and Ze states, Liu Chengyou has been paying attention to the surrounding Khitan forces, especially the three states of Heyang.During the few days back in Jinyang, I participated in the strategic discussions organized by Liu Zhiyuan, and after seeking common ground while reserving differences, the next strategic direction of the Hedong army was basically set.

The Central Plains were taken first, and then Hebei was settled; Gyeonggi was the main force, and Zhao Ye was the supplement.

And Heyang is the shortest and most convenient passage for the Hedong army to go south to the Central Plains, and it can be said to be the only way to go.Therefore, how could Liu Chengyou not care about Heyang, and ordered Li Wanchao to monitor the situation in the south.

Wu Xingde had just made a noise in Heyang, and the news was quickly passed on to Shangdang. It had been three days since the Wu Xing friend arrived.Liu Chengyou was still a little curious and surprised at the sudden appearance of Wu Xingde.

It seems that this person has good courage, luck, and vision, and it can be seen from the fact that he chose Heyang.

Since March, the resistance against the Khitans has been in full swing in the Central Plains, Hebei, and the eastern and western regions of Hehe. They attacked the Khitan skirmishers, killed officials appointed by the Khitan, and occupied the cities controlled by the Khitan.

However, most of the rebels, the areas of activity, are within the control of the Khitan army, and they can occupy a temporary trend.In particular, those rebels who blocked the road of Khitan's return to the north would become the key targets of the Khitan army.For example, the deceased Wang Qiong, who was in Chanzhou, was killed by Yelude's Guangtiao soldiers.

On the other hand, Heyang is different. Once it is controlled, it can be in contact with the forces of Hedong. With the development of Hedong, the ability to resist risks is much stronger.Of course, choosing the right place is only the first step. What really reflects the ability of martial arts is that he killed Hu Qibing from Heyin, and then went westward to defeat Cui Tingxun with an exhausted army, and the stable and secure Mengzhou. a series of actions.

Liu Chengyou is optimistic about the situation in Heyang, and he is also a little curious about the martial arts who can make a noise in Heyang. This is a person worth winning.

Therefore, to the messenger Wu Xingyou, Liu Chengyou behaved quite politely. After returning to the city, he personally met him in the central hall with Zhang Yanwei, Guo Rong, Gao Fang, and Xiang Xun.

Especially after Wu Xingyou directly stated that he came here to represent Wu Xingde's purpose of surrendering allegiance, Liu Chengyou's attitude was even better: "Brother General, risking death to expel the murderous party has done the country's righteousness, which is admirable. Come to cast Hedong, lonely heart is very happy, presumably the emperor of Jinyang will be overjoyed when he finds out."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Seeing Liu Chengyou's gentle attitude, Wu Xingyou breathed a sigh of relief.

"Lonely in Shangdang, I learned of the military general's righteous deeds, and I yearn for it. However, what I have heard is all hearsay. Can you talk to Gu and the masters here?"

Hearing the question, Wu Xingyou's brows flashed a little, and it could be seen that he admired his brother very much, and eloquently narrated the details of the righteousness.In particular, how did Wu Xingde endure the humiliation and bear the burden to win the trust of the Khitan people, how to plan a mutiny with all his might, and how to take Heyang in a last-ditch battle.
Sounds like a legend.

"General Wu, a real hero!" Although his heart was calm, Liu Chengyou deliberately revealed a little excitement in his tone and praised him.If the expression was made more real, it would be more perfect. Obviously, Liu Chengyou's "hypocrisy" attribute has been strengthened again.

With a cheerful face, Wu Xingyou said modestly for his brother, and then his expression gradually changed, and he said solemnly: "His Royal Highness, my eldest brother sent the last general to the north this time to ask for help."

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou expressed his respect.

Wu Xingyou did not dare to neglect, and immediately recited: "Although my eldest brother defeated Cui Tingxun, occupied Heyang, and expanded a few troops, his strength is still weak. Cui Tingxun is reorganizing his troops in Wenxian County, and Yuhuai and Wei are recruiting troops. The army only has one city in Heyang, and there is also a Khitan army in Henan. I am afraid that it will not be able to match the strength, so please also ask the Hedong army to move south quickly, and my eldest brother will lead the army of Heyang to attack the Khitan together!"

Listening to Wu Xingyou's request, Liu Chengyou nodded: "It seems that the situation in Heyang is not optimistic."

However, Liu Chengyou did not reply directly to the matter, but instead asked what he was more concerned about: "You said, the Khitan people asked General Wu to transport armor and armor to the north by water?"

"Exactly." Wu Xingyou was a little puzzled.

"Khitan people, are you ready to evacuate from the Central Plains?" Liu Chengyou raised his voice and stared closely at Wu Xingyou.

Hearing the question, Wu Xingyou replied with hindsight: "Go back to your Highness, I will hear from my eldest brother that the Khitan people are indeed planning to evacuate the Central Plains. In the past half a month, there have been many gold, silver, Goods and armor go north."

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou suddenly lit up, glanced at Guo Rong and the others, and saw that their expressions had changed.After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou raised his eyes and replied to Wu Xingyou: "If the Khitan people want to withdraw from the Central Plains, I am afraid they will not bother to send another troops to fight Heyang. As for Cui Tingxun, since he is a defeated general, I am afraid that there are many opponents of General Wu. "

"In this way, Gu sent the general to escort the general north to Jinyang, and personally reported to the emperor that the general was righteous. As for the situation in Heyang, Gu ordered the army of Zezhou to go south as a countermeasure!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"This martial arts virtue has not been known before, but this time it is considered famous all over the world, and it is also considered a hero for a while!" After Wu Xingyou retired, Liu Chengyou sighed in the hall.

While feeling emotional, Guo Rong made a sound at the right time and solemnly reminded: "His Royal Highness, all signs indicate that the Khitan is ready to withdraw to the north. We should prepare for the emergency!"

(End of this chapter)