Han Shizu

Chapter 924: Emperor Liao's Decision

Chapter 924: Emperor Liao's Decision

The Liao Emperor's strong anger was deeply felt by the important officials of the Liao Kingdom present, and they all felt palpitating.This winter, Yelvjing's temper has gradually become irritable, irritable, and his whole body is full of hostility. The servant who served him by his side was ordered by him to kill seven people, and the execution methods were various, surprising and cruel .

Everyone knew that Yelvjing was venting his hostility and anger. The ministers tried to persuade him, but it was useless. Killing some servants was like disposing of some slaves and objects, which were the emperor's private property.The consequence of this is that everyone around Emperor Liao is in danger, and the generals have an extra layer of awe towards him.

Therefore, the atmosphere of the military council meeting during this period was obviously depressing.Facing Yelujing's resentment, no one dared to answer for a moment, and after a moment of silence, Yeluwuzhi took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, the situation is obvious. After the battle at Nankou, the Han army became more careful.

Since its mobilization on the [-]th, it has moved slowly and steadily, without revealing any flaws, and without giving any chance.The Han army is well-prepared, and if it continues like this, our army's plan to gather and annihilate them in order to make money all the way will be difficult to carry out! "

Pay attention to Yelvjing's face, only to see that the gloomy expression is even more worried.After hesitating for a while, Yelu Wuzhi continued: "Your Majesty, the Han army is now dispatching three armies to force Yunzhou together. It is huge, not rushing, fighting steadily, and gradually oppressing. The intention is to join forces in Yunzhou and fight against Yunzhong City. Although there is no major war at present, the situation of our army is already very bad. After the Battle of Nankou, the casualties were heavy, the elite suffered a lot of losses, the combat power did not exist, and the morale has never been truly restored.

After this cold winter, the soldiers wanted to return, and the soldiers had no heart to fight. The ministers inspected the various ministries, and there were many complaints from the commanding army to the generals, and they wanted to return the tribal pastures to recuperate.Today, the soldiers are weak and the horses are weak. Facing the overwhelming pressure of the Han army, it is not easy to fight against it! "

"The King of the North Courtyard is full of majestic words from the Changhan Army. According to you, we are doomed to fail before we even start a battle? My 200,000 warriors in the Daliao Liao Dynasty are all rotten wood and withered, let others urge them to break?" Yelu Jing looked at Yelu Wuzhi, her tone of anger was unrestrained.

Yelu Wuzhi stood up, held his hands on his chest, and solemnly said: "Your Majesty, the situation is like this. In the early spring, the battle situation was indeed not conducive to our army. Now, the army of Yunshuo is almost as strong as the soldiers in the poor country. It will cause serious damage, otherwise, it will be detrimental to Da Liao Jiangshan Guozuo, I hope your Majesty will think about it carefully and plan a strategy to defend against the enemy!"

Yelu Wuzhi was very calm and composed, but listening to his words, Yelujing couldn't help staring at him: "Planning! Planning! Are you going to persuade me to give up Yunshuo again, and hand over the land gained by my ancestors' bloody battles to Han Han?" military!"

Obviously, it was intolerable for Yelvjing to abandon Yunshuo after losing Youyan.And the 200,000 people who are still here are probably his stubbornness to the end.

Facing Emperor Liao's questioning, Yelu Wuzhi shook his head and said solemnly: "Right now, I do not suggest giving up Yunzhou. Regardless of the slow progress of the Han army, seek stability and perfection. However, given the current situation, once we give up Yunzhou Zhou, they will surely pounce on them like a pack of hungry wolves, chasing after them!"

"How to resist the Han army, and what countermeasures are there, let's just talk about it!" At this time, Yelujing's emotions slowly calmed down, and he returned to his usual calm, looking at Yelvwu and asked.

Although his expression was still cold, it gave people a feeling of peace of mind, unlike before, when he was always in suspense.Yelu Wuzhi cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I still recommend that Yunshuo's army is hard to withstand heavy losses. For the sake of the country, we should put the preservation of strength first. The current situation, regardless of military strength, morale, supplies, food and fodder, Our army is not as good as the Han army. Under such circumstances, in a decisive battle with the Han army in Yunzhou, the odds of winning are slim, and if we lose, our Daliao vitality will be completely lost. The importance of gain and loss, and the importance of pros and cons, I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

Looking at Yelu's property and seeing his loyal words, Yelujing knew that this was indeed a loyal minister who had far-sightedness and insight into interests. He said this with integrity, almost using his own reputation and reputation for his own benefit.After all, such a proposal that humiliates the country will be criticized.

Taking a deep breath, Yelvjing glanced at the other ministers and asked, "The King of the North Court suggested to preserve his strength and avoid war. What do you think?"

First of all, he looked at Yelu Talie, who was the oldest clan minister present.Yelu Talie thought for a while, and replied in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, if we follow the current strategy of the Han army and the method of marching, and wait for its army to encircle Yunzhou and fight against it, our army is definitely not an opponent!"

When it was Xiao Husi's turn, he lowered his head slightly, considered his words, and said: "Your Majesty, King Xi has come to report that the various tribes of the Xi tribe are unstable. I hope that the troops can be withdrawn and the tribe suppressed!"

Within the Liao Kingdom, the Xi people can be described as a backbone force, with a wide distribution and a large population, and they are also the foundation of rule.Yelu Abaoji's rectification of the Khitan tribes in the early years included the integration of the Xiren tribes.Therefore, the importance of Xi people to the Liao Kingdom is self-evident.

However, Xiao Husi wanted to remind Yelujing to take care of the domestic situation in Khitan by teasing people about instability.You must know that the front-line troops who are bound by military discipline and military laws are all overwhelmed, let alone the domestic tribes who sent troops and supplies due to the Han and Liao wars.

Regarding Xiao Husi's intentions, Yelvjing obviously understood, and frowned even tighter. In fact, he was not ignorant of the domestic situation, and it was precisely because of this that he was extremely depressed.He wants to fight the Han army to the end, but the situation in all aspects is not good for him.His Daliao Dynasty, the overlord of the grassland, fell into such an embarrassing situation, and he was still under the rule of Yelvjing, and his heart was full of depression and shame.

"Han Qing, what do you think?" Sighing, Yelvjing looked at Han Kuangmei who was sitting silently beside her.

Han Kuangmei carefully looked at Emperor Liao, then looked at several ministers and ministers, hesitated for a while, and replied: "Your Majesty, the current battle is not enough. If you want to avoid retreat, you should take advantage of the steady advance of the Han army and do it early." Plan. Otherwise, it will not be easy to get rid of the Han army when they approach the city!"

Looking at several ministers, regardless of Hu Han, they all expressed one meaning. Under the current situation, the possibility of defeating the Han army is very slim.Except for Yelu Yazhi, although they didn't say it clearly, they all tended to avoid war.Of course, the more pleasant way to say it is to preserve strength, preserve vitality, and wait for the future. To be more realistic, it means giving up the land to save people, and withdrawing troops to return to the north.

"You make me think again!" Looking at several important officials, Yelujing couldn't help but let out a sigh.

A sense of loneliness welled up in her heart. It's not that Yelvjing didn't understand the current situation, but there was a hurdle in her heart that was difficult to overcome.Abandoning Yunshuo, the decision is not difficult, if you choose to withdraw, it is not too difficult, at least compared with Nankou, the Liao army has a lot of room to retreat.

The point is that if we withdraw this time, the land and population gained from the expansion to the south since Emperor Taizong Yelu Deguang will be lost.Khitan has worked hard for 20 years, and it has come to nothing in one fell swoop, returning to the starting point.And if Yunshuo is lost, the large tracts of land and pastures south of Yinshan Mountain will also be under the attack and attack of the Han army.

If so, although the Liao Kingdom is not in decline, it is still the overlord of the north, but the situation between the Han and the Liao has undergone an earth-shaking change. It will be difficult for the Khitan to occupy the previous "Tianhu"-like strategic advantage over the Han.

The competition between the Grassland Dynasty and the Central Plains Empire will most likely return to the track of history, and taking history as a mirror, such a struggle, in the context of the unification of the Central Plains and the rise of the empire, will eventually be won by China.

With such an understanding, Yelvjing can be considered far-sighted.However, the reality is constantly persecuting him.If the rest of the army is really exhausted in Yunzhou, and the vitality is exhausted, then it will be difficult to keep the qualification to wrestle with the Han Dynasty in the future.

Yelvjing also considered sending envoys to negotiate a peace strike with the big Han, demarcate the territory, and return the Youyan area to the big Han.However, Yelu Wuzhi directly suggested not to humiliate yourself. With the martial arts shown by the Han army this time, if they don't completely capture the Yunshuo area, how can they let it go.

After a little hesitation, an officer came in with a serious expression, and presented a military report: "Your Majesty, Shuozhou Military Report!"

"Talk!" Seeing his expression, Yelvjing knew that it would not be good news.

Tong Shi replied: "Shanyang was defeated by the Han general Zhede, Shuozhou fell, and the defenders surrendered!"

As soon as the words fell, the Liao monarchs and ministers present, although their expressions became tense, were not too surprised, but disappointment was inevitable.In the Shuozhou area, a certain amount of military force was still arranged to garrison, and a little bit of steadfastness was saved, and it was left for the future to play some unexpected and miraculous ideas.But now, with the destruction of Shanyang, the plan has completely failed.

After one report, there was another report. When Yelvjing was hesitating about the strategy, a secret report from Shangjing dealt him another heavy blow.

After reading the secret report from Beifu Prime Minister Xiao Haili, Yelujing didn't hold back his emotions, his face was almost distorted, the bloodshot eyes in his eyes seemed to have intensified a lot, he slapped on the table fiercely, gasped for breath, and cursed angrily Said: "Damn it!"

After closing her eyes for a long time, Yelvjing slowly relaxed her body, opened her eyes again, with a sharp aura in her whole body, and said coldly: "Get ready to withdraw!"

(End of this chapter)

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