Han Shizu

Chapter 923 The situation of the Liao army is not optimistic
In the cloud city in early spring, there is a little green inside and outside, but the surrounding area is still in a bleak environment.Of the 200,000 Liao troops, most of them were concentrated inside and outside Yunzhong City, and a total of [-] camps were set up outside the city.

After a winter, the morale of the Liao army in the clouds will inevitably be low. If the Han army is resting, then the Liao army is suffering.Although the military system of the Liao State is far superior to that of the previous grassland peoples, it is difficult to get rid of its limitations after all.

The Liao army in Yunzhou, in addition to the palace tents such as the Pishi army, is still composed of the Khitan tribes, the Xi tribe, and many servants and state soldiers. After half a year of fierce fighting between the Han and Liao, their strength It has plummeted.

My family knows their own affairs. Although there are still 200,000 people, the only ones who are worthy of a battle are the imperial tent and some soldiers, plus some soldiers who have recovered from their injuries and returned to the camp.Even so, it is difficult to guarantee the fighting ability that these tribes will be able to display by spring.

The biggest problem lies in the morale of the army. The soldiers of Daliao now have no will to fight, and the soldiers want to return.After a winter confrontation, the traditional nomadic mobilization time has been completely missed. In addition, the Han army has aggressively suppressed the border. The front and back battles did not get any advantage, and they retreated step by step. Under such circumstances, the Liao army has already born A kind of thinking: Yanyun was originally a Han land, and the Han army wanted to take it, let it take it, why pay such a high price and fight to the death
This winter, the logistics problem of the Liao army was not as big as imagined. There was a large number of cattle, sheep, horses and camels, and there was no shortage of meat at all.Similarly, it also caused major economic trauma in the Liao Kingdom. After the beginning of spring, it will definitely affect the recovery of its production.

The impact of this Han-Liao war on the Liao Kingdom is far from erupting, and this year, it has only just begun.As far as the entire Liao Kingdom is concerned, for this war, the Khitan tribe and the Xi tribe, these core tribes, are all sending troops.

It would be fine if we were victorious, but so far the fierce battle has made no progress, the troops have been lost, the land will be lost, and there is no hope of victory in sight. Turbulence and unrest are already brewing in the Liao Kingdom.

In order to support the war against the Han, the tribesmen who were summoned all devoted themselves to the front line.Adult males and horses are their most important means of production. If they are consumed on the battlefield and cannot be replenished, it will be a serious injury that will affect the survival of the grassland tribes.

Originally, Yelvjing planned to launch a counterattack after a month's rest in Suwende. Fighting in winter was beneficial to Liao and not conducive to Han. After all, their living environment was more difficult and they were more resistant to the severe cold in the north.If it can fight in winter, it will also give full play to its advantages in terms of weather.

However, the steady defense of the Han army made Yelujing depressed and helpless. Whether it was Huailai or Yingzhou, the Han army would stick to the spot and spend the winter quietly.All the actions of the Liao army to lure the enemy were useless, they were all white expressions, and the Han army was completely unmoved.Therefore, the winter confrontation between Han and Liao was also a helpless move for the Liao army.After all, the Han army is too reckless
But now, with the melting of ice and snow in spring, it should be a season full of vitality and hope, but the Liao army is in a dull and depressing atmosphere.The morale of the Liao Army has not always been like this, at least after the rest after the Nankou War and the victory at Jiming Mountain, it has been boosted to a certain extent, but it cannot match the passage of time after all.

Ten miles northeast of Yunzhong City, there is a town named Fengyi, where about [-] Liao soldiers are stationed.The spring breeze was blowing the chill, and the whole camp was in a kind of anxiety-ridden busyness.There is only one reason. The Han army launched a large-scale attack, and the emperor issued an edict, and the whole army was ready to fight.

Yelv Dilie, the king of Anping, was in the Liao army in Fengyi. A few rays of sunlight shone on his body, but it didn't bring much warmth.In front of the camp, Yelu Dilie was dressed in a Hu suit, with his sleeves rolled up high, revealing his strong arms, and he personally washed and washed his beloved horse.

Yelu Dilie's horses are of good breed and have been fed with the best grass and beans, so they are naturally in good condition.However, there are tens of thousands of Liao riders and hundreds of thousands of horses, and such "treatment" can be obtained anywhere.The reality is that after the winter, most of the horses of the Liao army were weak, lost a lot of fat, and the horses were thin and long-haired, that's all.

That's why, after walking around the camp, Yelu Dilie couldn't help but said in detail in front of a member of the Fifth Academy: "The war horses are so skinny, how can they fight!"

Hearing what Yelu Dilie said, that name Xiangwen spoke up immediately, and his mouth was full of complaints: "In the past, in combat, you should wait until you have grown fat and horsepower. The troops were called here, and they have been through the winter without gaining anything." Everyone wants to go back to the tribe. I don’t know why His Majesty must fight the Han people. King Anping, you are His Majesty’s younger brother, can you speak for the sons and persuade Your Majesty to withdraw for the time being. Even if you want to fight the Han people, wait until Qiu Gaoma Fat, it's not too late!"

Listening to his words, Yelu Dilie couldn't help cursing inwardly, extremely ignorant and short-sighted.However, the eyeballs turned around a few times, filled with strange colors, spread out his hands, and said: "I also want to speak for you, but your majesty won't listen, and I have no choice! The current situation of various ministries and armies is indeed unfavorable. The army is at war!"

As he spoke, Yelu Dilie accompanied the tribal generals, sighing and sighing.Yelv Dilie had resentment towards his elder brother, since the battle at Baicaokou last year, he has been depressed.Although the Han and Liao wars were able to accompany the army, they were never reused.Therefore, since the Nankou War, the young King Anping has been a little active.
In Yunzhong City, Emperor Liao was walking, and in a solemn and solemn atmosphere, Yelujing held another meeting.However, the number of participants this time is very small, and the status is very high. Only Yelu Wuzhi, Yelu Talie, Xiao Husi and Han Kuangmei are present.Because of her performance in Tanzhou, Han Kuangmei, like her brother Han Kuangsi, officially entered the power center of the Liao Kingdom.

Yelujing looked tired, his beard grew like weeds, and he looked very depressed.He looked up at several important officials and said, "How is the progress of the Han army?"

Xiao Husi, who was the Privy Councilor of the North, got up and reported to Yelujing: "Your Majesty, the three armies of the Han army are marching. There has been news from Weizhou that tens of thousands of Han troops have left the flying fox under the leadership of the Han general Zhao Kuangyin." Dao, break through the line of defense, and attack Lingxian County. Our army in Yuzhou is weak, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to resist the advance of the Han army. It is inevitable that we will lose our defense. When the Han army breaks through Weizhou, it will definitely turn west and head to Yunzhou. Come"

Regarding the situation in Weizhou, Yelvjing did not show much emotion, which is understandable, and she is well prepared psychologically.After understanding it, I asked, "Where is the Han army in the east?"

Xiao Husi said: "Yelusa sent troops to harass Murong Yanzhao's army day and night, making it slow to advance. According to the latest battle report, his army has just passed Jiming Mountain, which is still [-] miles away from Wende. However, the strategy of harassing , Although there is a delay effect, the enemy will not be able to retreat in the end. Yelusha reported that the Han army is very strict and marching in an orderly manner. day, you can reach Wende."

Listening to his words, Yelujing calmly ordered: "Order Yelusha, tell him to delay the Han army on the East Road, and tell him that you don't have to fight hard!"

"Yes!"

"How is the progress of the Han army in Yingzhou? Are you still staying in Huairen?" When mentioning Fu Yanqing's army, Yelujing's spirit was visibly lifted.

If for Murong Yanzhao, it is to delay and delay, then for the Yingzhou Han army, Yelujing is eager to advance hastily, and it is best to go straight to the city of Yunzhong.

As for Yelujing's plan, all the important ministers present knew that this was their response to the strategy of the Han army's advance after they learned that the Han army had launched a spring offensive. Fu Yanqing's army from the state.

It's just that with the lessons learned from the Battle of Nankou, the Liao army did not dare to take the initiative to attack easily again, but hoped that they could advance to the clouds, and then consolidate the city and defeat it with superior forces.In order to make the trick more realistic, even Liao Qi, who went south to harass him, did not work hard.

However, Yelvjing's calculation was doomed to fail, Xiao Husi's reply made his feeling of aggrieved soar.Fu Yanqing led the army out of Yingzhou, no matter whether there was a Liao cavalry attack or not, they could only travel ten miles a day.So far, I have only arrived in Huairen County, which is more than 70 miles away from Yunzhong.

What's more, after Fu Yanqing captured Huairen County, he didn't leave and had been resting for two days!Hearing this, Yelujing couldn't help but patted his thigh angrily: "The Han army is so cowardly! How unreasonable!"

(End of this chapter)