Han Shizu

Chapter 866 The Turning Point

The ministers present, including those who knew the soldiers, thought about Yelujing's opinion a little bit, and Yelu Talie, the king of the Southern Court, got up and said: "Since Yingli, there has been no battle between the Daliao and the Southern Dynasty with more than 500 people. Exactly how strong it is still needs to be tried and tested.

Your Majesty considers that it has a surprising effect, and it may have the effect of confusing the Southern Dynasty.At the same time, if our army launched a sudden attack and went south to knock down the pass, the Han people would not be prepared for it.

However, in the Hedong area, the terrain is complicated and the pass is difficult and dangerous, which is not conducive to the display of the Daliao cavalry, and there are elite soldiers from the Han Dynasty guarding it. If there are no soldiers, it is not easy to make achievements and make breakthroughs.

Of course, if it's just to support the action in Youzhou, you can also give it a try! "

Yelu Talie's remarks gave him all his views on sending troops to Yanmen. From what he said, it can be seen that he has been fighting south for many years, and he also has a certain understanding of the situation of the Han army in the south.In summary, try it, but don't get your hopes up.

On Yelujing's side, obviously, there is no desire to break it in one fell swoop, and most of them are still thinking about testing, so they also accept Yelv Talie's analysis.Ask directly: "Who can lead the troops to go to Yanmen?"

Yelu Talie asked for orders: "I think I am quite familiar with the Yanmen area, and I am willing to lead the troops south!"

Seeing Yelu Talie's old but rather strong body, Yelujing was moved, but considering his age, he couldn't help hesitating.After all, he is almost 60 years old, if something goes wrong on the battlefield, he will regret it.Among the Khitan nobles, Yelv Talie is rare in both civil and military skills, with outstanding knowledge, and capable of taking on important tasks. In Yunzhou, he has made great achievements in raising soldiers and civilians, accumulating livestock and storing food in these years.Such a minister of the Zhu Kingdom is used as a partial teacher to test him out, which is a bit overkill.

Before Yelujing could finish hesitating, the emperor's younger brother Yelu Dilie stood up and said enthusiastically, "He Lao, the king of Nanyuan, will go into battle in person. I am willing to lead a troop south to compete with the Han army!"

Attracted attention, Yelujing frowned immediately, looked at the young brother, and said directly: "You have never fought in war, and you don't know much about the enemy situation in the Southern Dynasty, how can you lead an army alone?"

When Yelujing said this, Yelu Dilie was naturally unhappy, and stiffened his neck and said loudly: "I am a Khitan man, and I am a warrior when I grow up. A Daliao man is a soldier at 15. I am the king of the Zong, and I am no exception. , should set an example and make contributions to Daliao. I usually chase and hunt, and I also command operations and practice military formations. This time I am going south, I will just be hunting."

Yelu Dilie's words, apart from his loud voice, also seemed to be full of pride and ambition. This confident face is still very contagious.

However, Yelvjing's eyes narrowed slightly, looking at this younger brother. If his information is correct, he has gotten very close to some people recently.

Yelu Deguang has five sons in total, and the eldest son is naturally Yelujing.The third child participated in the rebellion when he was in Yeluruan in his early years, and was executed at a young age.The second child spent three years in Yelujing, intending to rebel and usurp power, and was exiled to the Northwest.The fifth child is still young, and the fourth child is Yelu Dilie, who is also the son of Emperor Taizong. He seems to be a little restless when he grows up.

Seeing Yelu Dilie's enthusiastic performance in asking for a job, Yelujing hesitated for a moment and said, "Since you are determined to make contributions, then I will give you a chance!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Yelu Dilie was overjoyed and eager to try.

"Don't be too happy!" Yelujing said solemnly: "There are a few points you need to remember. First, this trip to the south is to contain the temptation, and you must not fight to the death with the Han army. Second, you have no experience in leading an army alone. I will send veteran generals to assist you, and you should listen to their opinions. Third, the Han army is not a weak force, and the Han generals are not mediocre, so don't underestimate the enemy!"

"Yes! I understand!" Facing the earnest instructions and exhortations of the emperor's brother, Yelu Dilie thought for a while, and quickly agreed.

Glancing at Yelu Dilie again, Yelujing thought for a while, and continued to order: "Aren't there many tribes in the southern garrison in the two prefectures of Yunshuo who are dissatisfied with the Southern Dynasty? Then recruit 5000 soldiers, and then transfer 3000 prefectural troops. Commander Pasokin is heading south!"

Zhen Yelujing said to the excited Yelv Dilie: "Then Yeluza will lead 2000 leather troops with Pishi Xiangwen, and go south with you to assist you. You have to cooperate well with him!"

"Yes!"

In this way, Yelujing gave Yelv Dilie 10,000 people, especially the mobilization of [-] Pishi troops, which showed that he attached great importance to this operation.The Pishi Army of the Liao Kingdom is similar in nature to the Forbidden Army of the Han Dynasty, and is more important than the Central Plains Forbidden Army in terms of reliance.The Pishi army was used, and it also reacted from the side. At this time, Yelvjing had made a final decision on the relationship between Han and Liao.

Of course, the [-] Pishi troops, apart from giving Yelu Dilie a complete picture, may not have no intention of monitoring.Regarding these royal family members, Yelvjing actually had some headaches. He didn't want to continue internal rebellion when there was a big enemy in the south, but someone would always come out to challenge his throne and authority.

For other people, he is tougher and more ruthless, but for his brothers, he still hopes to be united as brothers.

Yelu Dilie took the order and retreated excitedly to prepare for the expedition.In the big tent, Yelu Wuzhi got up and said with some hesitation: "Your Majesty, King Anping is too young after all, let him lead the army alone, right?"

Yeluwu didn't speak clearly, and seemed like an afterthought, but his hesitant attitude was clearly expressed.Hearing this, Yelujing raised his hand and said: "When I was 20 years old, I was already leading the army. I don't care about success or failure when Ba Sujin went south this time. The young eagle wants to spread its wings and soar, so it should be released. Go through the trials and tribulations of wind and rain!"

Emperor Liao said so, and the quality of Yelu's house is not good enough to speak out more, otherwise there will be suspicion of alienating the royal relatives, and if it reaches Yelu Dilie's ears, it will be troublesome.

After finishing speaking, Yelvjing looked at Xiao Husi: "Northern Privy Councilor, on the Hedong side, I asked Ba Sujin to make a big noise, and then on the Youzhou side, it depends on your methods! I will increase the number of elite soldiers by 5000, Mifa Juyongguan, cooperate with you!"

"The minister must go all out!" Xiao Husi said solemnly.

"Okay!" Yelujing smiled and said, "I will stay in the cloud, waiting for your good news!"

After making the arrangements, Yelvjing turned to show an unusually solemn expression, and said: "Whether the plan of Youzhou is successful or not, Han will inevitably react violently when the war breaks out. Changes in the current situation may not follow our However, my lords, from tonight, Daliao will begin preparations for a full-scale war against the Han!"

"Yes!" The emperor was so serious, and of course several ministers responded solemnly.

After talking about important military and political issues, Yelujing couldn't help stretching again, and said to the ministers: "Today is hunting and drinking again, and after discussing for so long, I am tired, so let's all step down!"

"Let me leave!" Seeing Yelujing's expression that I wanted to sleep, Yelv Wuzhi and the others also retreated tactfully.

For them, the purpose of tonight's tent meeting has been achieved. The emperor's attitude shows that the country's next strategy is determined, which is also very important for the entire Daliao.

In fact, this meeting of the monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom is of great significance. This is a turning point in the relationship between the two countries. It represents a change in Liao's strategic policy towards Han, the end of peace between Han and Liao, and the two powerful empires in East Asia. The beginning of the collision between.Even, it is related to the order of East Asia in the next few decades or hundreds of years, and even affects the development process of the entire world.
From the surface, it was just because Xiao Husi went to Kaifeng on an envoy, and after returning to the north, he changed suddenly.

That night, Yelvjing had a rare insomnia, and he thought about many things.

There are thoughts about Yan's plan, whether it can be successful, whether Zhao Siwan can be trusted, and what if Yan Jun has an early warning?If successful, how would the Han Dynasty react, and where would their counterattack come from?If it fails, how will this conflict between Liao and Han end, or will it directly enter the stage of all-out war?Is Daliao really ready?Will the tribe and the common people support it?

The war between Han and Liao, the future of Khitan, a series of questions, repeatedly entangled in Yelvjing's mind
(End of this chapter)