Han Shizu

Chapter 865 Decision!

Yelvjing's tone was unavoidably sarcasm, as the Huainan War and its outcome, there were still some fine details spread beyond the Great Wall.For the monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom, they had more soldiers and horses than the Han army, and they also had the advantage of the navy. As a result, in half a year, more than [-] people were lost in a row, and they ended up ceding half of the country to negotiate peace. It is only natural for people to despise of.

Yelu Wuzhi said: "Your Majesty, I believe that no matter how weak the south of the Yangtze River is, if the Han army wants to level it out, a hundred thousand troops must cross the south. Just imagine, if one hundred thousand Han troops were transferred north to deal with Daliao, What kind of trouble is it for our court? As long as Jiangnan is able to restrain the Southern Dynasty's [-] troops, it will be useful for our court!"

Hearing what Yelu Wuzhi said, Yelujing said: "As you said, the Han Dynasty's expedition to the south of the Yangtze River will require a hundred thousand people. However, if the Great Liao Dynasty moves, the Lord of the Han Dynasty will temporarily put aside the southern expedition and go northward to deal with our army. , leaving a partial division to deploy defenses in the south, with the strength of the Southern Tang Dynasty, can we send troops to the north to contain the Han Dynasty for our dynasty? If so, how can the Southern Tang Dynasty contain [-] Han troops? In the end, it will still be the battle between Daliao and Han Total War."

From Emperor Liao's words, he could hear concerns, but Yelu Wuzhi said very firmly: "Your Majesty, if Liao and Han start a war, you should go all out and fight against each other. There is absolutely no possibility of staying behind!"

Yelujing nodded, as if he agreed with what he said, and asked solemnly: "All of you here are important ministers who have been in charge of the military administration of Daliao Bing for many years, and are familiar with the national conditions. ?"

Regarding this question, everyone was silent, and it was difficult to answer for a while.Today's Liao Kingdom can be regarded as getting richer. As a country that is entering maturity, it is inevitable to have scruples. It is not easy to make decisions on major issues.

At this moment, a very young nobleman present stood up and said, "Your Majesty, all the gentlemen say that the Southern Dynasty is strong. Are you afraid of it because of its strength? Our Daliao Dynasty has been invincible since the founding of Taizu and Taizong. Fear, the Southern Dynasty is also a place for me to gallop freely and get what I want? How come today, I am full of scruples and hesitation. Since the Southern Dynasty must be the enemy, why not just fight against it? Is my Daliao weak? Daliao's Warrior, don't you dare to raise your sword to kill the enemy?"

This young nobleman is not yet 20 years old, his name is Yelv Dilie, and he is Yelvjing's fourth younger brother.Listening to his generous and generous remarks, there is no lack of inspirational effect, Yelujing laughed and said: "Pa Sujin is very courageous! But I am full of worries and lose my vigor!"

After finishing speaking, Yelvjing fell into deep thought, and the ministers did not dare to disturb him. After a long time, Yelvjing straightened up and said in a solemn and serious tone: "Looking at the history of the Southern Dynasties for thousands of years, whenever there is civil strife in the Central Plains, it is the North The time of rise and domination. It is also the same today. Li and Tang collapsed, and the heroes were separated. My Taizu and Emperor Taizong led the Khitan men to rise up, coercing the Quartet, and fighting south to establish supremacy.

However, since ancient times, no matter how powerful the grassland is, can it resist the unified dynasty of the Central Plains and finally win the precedent?From the Xiongnu to the Turks, which one was not prosperous for a while, but in the confrontation of the Central Plains, it went to decline and was replaced by others? "

Yelvjing said calmly in a very rational tone: "If there were no civil strife in the Central Plains, then Daliao would have no possibility of going south to swallow up the world, and what's more, the reigning ruler is a talented and bold monarch. Now, the Han Dynasty in the south is moving towards Unification, if the whole country fights against each other, can the Han Dynasty be defeated with the strength of Daliao? Even if it can be defeated, is it possible to destroy it?
In my opinion, the Han people can lose three, five or even more in a big battle, but not my Daliao.If there are no unexpected upheavals between the two countries, and the two sides face an all-out confrontation, for Daliao, the best result may be that both sides will suffer.

And if the national strength is greatly depleted, Daliao will surely fall into crisis again!All of you are people of insight in Daliao, you should be able to understand what I mean! "

Hearing Yelvjing's words, several ministers present couldn't help but fell into deep thought.Yelu Wuzhi raised his head and noticed the solemnity of Emperor Liao. He got up and took a deep breath, and said, "Your Majesty is far-sighted, and his analysis is reasonable. I bow to you. However, it is precisely because of this that Daliao should take the initiative to attack the Southern Dynasties. .As Your Majesty said, there must be a battle between the Liao and Han Dynasties. It is not for a temporary hegemony, but for a century of national destiny, and there is no room for maneuver!"

"Daliao has been recuperating for many years, and its national strength is gradually recovering. If it is not forced by the situation, the ministers are willing to raise and support the people for another ten or eight years. But I want to treat him, but the situation of the world does not wait for me!" Xiao Haili also stood He came out and expressed his opinion: "Sooner or later we have to deal with the Southern Dynasty. Instead of waiting for him to take all of Jiangnan and deal with Daliao with all his strength, why not take the opportunity to attack, prevent its unification, and consume its national power. In this way, Daliao can always occupy this advantage!"

"The King of the South Courtyard has been in charge of the affairs in the south for many years, and he is more familiar with Han affairs. Can you tell me about it?" Yelujing looked at Yelv Talie again.

Yelv Talie's attitude was also very clear, saying: "Your Majesty, I originally regarded the Han as a great enemy, but I did not recommend rushing to mobilize troops. However, the King of the Northern Academy said well that if you want to win the fortune of the country, you must make decisive progress. I will stop it in my court.

Furthermore, instead of waiting for him to pacify the south of the Yangtze River and attack me, it is better if we take the initiative to fight him and lead the war into the Han territory.Moreover, the Han army has been mobilizing troops for many years, and its military and civilian financial resources are exhausted even if they think about it, so they can be cut down! "

"Everyone agrees. It seems that the war between Liao and Han is inevitable!" Yelujing suddenly stood up, looked around, and smiled lightly with a relieved expression on his face.

Raising his hand, Yelujing's tone was flat but determined, and he said with determination: "Then discuss it, how to mobilize troops?"

"Your Majesty, the Daliao has not had a large-scale war for many years, but the Han army is not. I think that if you want to fight against the Han, you should make more preparations before going south." Yelu Wuzhi said.

Apparently, people like Yelu Wuqian, although they are hostile to the big man and suggest war, they still maintain their rationality and don't want to act too hastily.

Yelu Talie said: "My minister thinks that Daliao could prepare for war in secret, or they could suddenly attack when the Southern Dynasty mobilized troops to the south of the Yangtze River, so that it would fall into the dilemma of fighting on two fronts!"

Regarding the suggestions of the two, Yelvjing nodded in approval.

But at this time, Xiao Husi said: "Your Majesty, I have an important matter to attend to!"

"Say!" Yelvjing glanced at him.

Xiao Husi looked around, showing a hesitant expression, seeing this, Yelujing immediately said: "All of you here are the auxiliary ministers of the Daliao government, there is nothing you have to say, so it's okay to speak up!"

"Returning to Your Majesty, when I was returning to the north, I passed by Changping. General Yan Zhao Siwan took the initiative to contact me, and I went to meet him secretly!" Xiao Husi said.

As soon as his words fell, the eyes of the monarch and ministers brightened, and Yelujing's mood became a little more excited: "Zhao Siwan, the number one general under the command of King Yan? Tell me, what's going on?"

Xiao Husi immediately reported in detail the dialogue about Zhao Siwan's alliance with the Liao Kingdom to conspire for major events. With such a incident, the thinking of the Liao Kingdom's monarchs and ministers involuntarily diverged.

"What do you guys think about Zhao Siwan's request?"

It was still Yelu Wuzhi, with rare excitement in his old eyes, and said: "Your Majesty, it seems that there are many contradictions within the Yan army! If Zhao Siwan can really use Zhao Siwan to defeat the Yan army and seize Youzhou, it will be a great fortune for Daliao !
Youzhou and the Yan army were an extremely important part of the Han Dynasty's defense to the north. The Daliao cavalry going south must be controlled by this strong city.If it can be regained, then in the future war against the Han, Daliao will take the initiative and even occupy the terrain to win, almost invincible! "

Yelv Talie also said: "The minister believes that the war against Han is not about destroying the soldiers, but about killing and injuring its troops and people, plundering its property, destroying its production, and weakening its national strength. But Youzhou should be One of the goals that our army must overcome.

If Youzhou is with me, then Daliao can completely occupy the danger of Yanshan Mountain. If Youzhou is the enemy, the Han army can base itself here and fight against Daliao in the north.If Han and Yan are always united, it will be even more difficult for me to pull them out.

If you can use a rebel general to cause internal chaos in the Yan army and give our army the opportunity to take Youzhou, you must not miss it! "

For the importance of Youzhou, Yelvjing obviously also has a certain understanding, turned his head to stare at Xiao Husi, and ordered: "Since Zhao Siwan has contacted the North Privy Councilor, then you are responsible for contacting him, agree to all his requests, and be sure to Be firm in your determination. For those with such ambitions, God will help Daliao!"

"Yes!" Xiao Husi showed a hint of hesitation at the same time as he obeyed.

Seeing this, Yelvjing asked, "What concerns?"

Xiao Husi cupped his hands and responded with a cautious attitude: "Your Majesty, I think that Zhao Siwan is ambitious, without loyalty, arrogant and domineering, and may not be secretive in his actions. I am worried that if this matter is delayed for too long , there will be problems with Zhao Siwan."

Xiao Husi's words immediately attracted attention, and Yelvjing looked at him: "You mean, it is recommended to mobilize troops now?"

"If it's just for seizing Youzhou, I think you can give it a try!" Xiao Husi replied.

Hearing this, Yelujing thought for a while, looked at the ministers, then looked at Xiao Husi, and said calmly: "In that case, then give it a try! Rest for one night, and trouble you to go secretly to Tanzhou to contact Zhao Siwan , fully responsible for this matter. At the same time, I asked Xiao Siwen to cooperate fully!"

"Yes!" Xiao Husi said immediately after being entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

When the decision was actually made, Yelvjing didn't seem to want to listen to the advice.

After thinking about it for a while, Yelujing looked at Yelv Talie again: "The Han people's art of war has a saying that the east attacks the west. Before the Youzhou incident, maybe we can make a move in the west?"

"What do you mean, Your Majesty?" Yelu Talie asked.

"I heard from you that Yang Ye, the Han general of Yanmen, is the confidant of the Han Emperor. He is a good general and has many elite soldiers under his command. Try the combat power of the Han army. It is said that the Han army is strong, I want to see how it is!" Yelujing said, bright colors burst out in his eyes.

　In the past few days, the plot of the Liao Kingdom seems to have been written a bit late. After all, it has not been involved for a long time, so it was confiscated for a while.

　　
　
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