Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

A Baoji boarded a high slope, and the vast grassland below the mountain had a panoramic view.

What a desert sunset picture!
But I still like Liaodi.Born in Si and raised in Si, there are grasslands with lush water and grass, herds of cattle and sheep, sweet wild fruits, and warehouses full of millet.

There is also a sea of ​​forests that stretches far and wide in the Liao land, and there are countless prey in the forests.

Costin is flying in the sky.

When the fishing season comes, plump salmon jump out of the water.

I want to conquer Tatar, Shiwei, and Heishui Linjie, and let them offer me a goose, and taste the first pot of fish feast after the spring.

The land of Liao, which is rich in natural resources, is the homeland of the Khitan people, and it is the place that makes people dream most.

A Baoji couldn't accept that such a place was taken away by the Xia people, but now there are signs of it.

Uncle Shi Lu was old, and he was surrounded by more than ten thousand Xia soldiers, helpless, which was beyond A Baoji's expectation.

At the same time, I also unconsciously doubt that if I am in that position, can there be a better way?
The noise of the leaders at the foot of the mountain awakened A Baoji.

He came back to his senses, looked at the endless green bacteria, and a different kind of pride rose in his chest, which dispelled the new kind of melancholy.

The Yanbei Grassland is actually quite magnificent.

Everyone loves their hometown, and every place has its own beauty. Every man who aspires to the world should reject weakness, be brave to forge ahead, and incorporate every place into his own land.

Wherever I can see is my territory.

The people in these territories should all submit to me.

Defeating all enemies, occupying all lands, riding the strongest horses, playing with the most beautiful women, and ruling hundreds of millions of people, this is the ambition of a good man.

"Yi Li Jin." A group of leaders and generals came over, and Yelukonechi was the first to say: "Although we didn't get much benefit from sending troops this time, if we withdraw at this time, maybe the whole army can leave.

The news has come.

The Xia army was divided into two groups. The west route army used chariot formations to break through the cavalry, and first used lightning speed to cover up their poverty. They occupied the two cities of Jian'an and Anshi, which the Khitan people did not pay much attention to, and established a solid foothold.If this is the case alone, there are actually reasons to explain it, and we have not paid attention to it.

But how about paying attention to the result? It's not bleak yet.Let people go all the way into Liaoyang, Yu Yueyelu Shilu mobilized tens of thousands of soldiers and horses but couldn't move thousands of infantry, watched them rush into Liaoyang City, his face was slapped.

The appearance of the Xiaren East Route Army was even more unexpected.

They actually mobilized a considerable size of soldiers and horses, entered the high mountains of Bohai Kingdom, supplied their army with food, war horses, and equipment from Bohai Kingdom, unexpectedly occupied Gaimu City, and then attacked Xincheng at night to seize it again.

It is entirely conceivable that if the Bohai Kingdom really went all out and provided food and grass to the Xia army, it would cause much trouble to Khitan.

Going east to the mountains? If Bohai people are guarding there, maybe you can try it.

But if the Xia people are guarding, things will be complicated, and they may return without success.

From then on, they had the advantage of geographical advantage, overlooking the Khitan people on the western Liaoning plain from a high position.If you want to go down the mountain, go down the mountain, plunder wantonly, instigate attacks, and the herdsmen grazing in western Liaoning will never have peace.

Anyone with a little brain can analyze this judgment.

The news has already spread, and the leaders of various ministries have indeed been talking about it recently-with the system of the Khitan Tribal Alliance, it is very difficult to do it.

"Are you going to leave just after winning a big victory?" A Baoji was very distressed, even Xie Shichi had this kind of thought, what else can he say?

This time King Xi went to Zhu and was severely beaten by their trick to lure the enemy. He lost no less than ten thousand people, and lost tens of thousands of cattle and sheep.

Yuyi town also fell into Khitan's hands.A Baoji just ordered that the city walls be demolished and all the houses burned down.The captured dogs, cattle and sheep will all be sent back, and they will be distributed according to the military merits of the various ministries after the war.

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It is a rare hearty victory since the expedition, and it is a rare victory that has achieved the feeling of the past, which greatly enhances one's own rusticity.Abaoji is unwilling to retreat now.

He always felt that it would be difficult for the Xia people to move on in a while.Uncle Shilu brought tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and it is still possible to block the enemy.

"Abaoji, if there are only Xia people, it's nothing." You Chief Hao said: "But the Bohai people are also involved, and things will be very difficult."

"Yes." Someone echoed: "If the Bohai people provide food and supplies, the situation of the Xia army's unstoppable troops will be greatly alleviated. As long as their soldiers don't miss their homes, they can stay as long as they really want. Khitan man , Immediately rule the roost, if you go into the mountains and attack those mountain cities, I don't think it will be easy.

"Why don't you go back first and try to see if you can take down those mountain cities. If it's feasible, you might as well enter the Bohai Kingdom to make up for the shortfall."

"The Bohai people are vulnerable, they will be defeated if they are attacked, and they will run away if they are defeated. It is better to rob them."

"That's right. The shepherds run really fast, but the farmers don't run well, so let's go and rob Bohai."

"Today we captured the captives. After interrogation, we learned that the Xia people have increased their troops several times in a row."

"Abaoji, stop, the west is full of Xia soldiers, and there are more and more of them."

"Enough!" A Baoji suddenly shouted.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing what they meant.

"In the past, when I led troops to conquer Xi, Shiwei, Tatar and other tribes, it was not without setbacks, but I survived in the end." A Baoji glanced at Yilijin, the leader and Sagar one by one. Man, said: "Even if you are fighting Bohai, because you are not good at attacking cities, you will be overworked and useless. Didn't you overcome them one by one in the end?"

When he said that, everyone was a little embarrassed.

You can't get much benefit, but people keep dying. Everyone is really a little anxious.In all fairness, in the past seven or eight years, Abaoji's conquests have brought a lot of benefits to everyone, and this favor is real.

"How can there be smooth sailing in war?" A Baoji's tone became more and more severe: "Besides, my car still has the upper hand. Li Keyong of Jinyang has agreed to send troops. The Hedong cavalry is marching northward, and the infantry may also go northward. In such a situation, what are you worried about?
Everyone wanted to refute, but what A Baoji said was the truth, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

A Baoji glanced at them, seeing that no one dared to make eye contact with him, he said, "Even if you want to swear, it's not such a slap."

Everyone fell silent.

A Baoji didn't completely reject the idea of ​​retreating, but he was a little more relaxed. You might as well listen to what he has to say.

"First inquire about the movements of the Jin people, and see if their dispatch of troops is superficial or sincere." A Baoji ordered: "Before this, each ministry will take turns going west. Don't force it head-on, but focus on harassment.You can spread out a bit, and you can go anywhere.If you find Xia people's pasture, beat them hard and don't hold back.

This order was quite reasonable, and everyone felt that it was acceptable after hearing it, so they accepted the order one after another.

A Baoji sighed silently in his heart.The chronic disease of the tribal alliance still plagued Khitan.

With the deepening of his understanding of the Central Plains, A Baoji increasingly recognized the opponent's way of ruling.Not to mention anything else, just one thing made him envious: When Shao Shude made a decision, were there so many people talking about it?I also object to this, but I don’t agree with that. I have to argue with you on everything. Everything has to be discussed. Even Khan and Yu Yueyi Lige have a three-year term. , the authority is getting stronger and stronger, so that everyone is insignificant and loses power in the end.

The tribal alliance is really too pitiful.If there is an opportunity in the future, we must change this loose system.Otherwise, even if he became a khan, he would not be able to truly grasp the real power.

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Outside the city of Pingxingguan in Daizhou, Gai Yu held Li Keyong's horse tightly and refused to let him go.

Li Keyong was angry and anxious, he raised his whip so high that it almost fell several times.

Gai Yu remained unmoved, still standing in front, refusing to give way.

Li Ke finally laughed.

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Yu has followed him for many years, loyal and dedicated, is Yuan Cong among Yuan Cong, how could he really fight.

"Your Majesty, how can you take risks lightly? You can't go." Seeing Li Keyong let go of his hand, Gai Yu was determined, and continued to fight while the iron was hot: Shi Shanyou, Li Siyuan, Li Cunxiao and others are all veterans in the battlefield. How to fight is up to them. sense of proportion.Even if the king is worried, he has to let them practice on their own, they can't take care of them for a lifetime, can they?"

"My foster brother, A Baoji, has won consecutive battles, conquered the two pasturelands of Sanquan and Yuyi Town, and besieged the Xianyou Palace. Xia's bandits are in danger. If I don't go north, I won't be reconciled." Li Keyong said : "Kuang Abaoji has also repeatedly invited me to go north to join the alliance. I don't even bother to do things that break the trust of others."

"Your Majesty knows that one is more than the other." Gai Yu said, "Although the Khitans won, the Xia people did not suffer much. The main force, Jingwan, has been guarding against us all the time, just waiting for the King to go north. It doesn't matter if the cavalry go north. It comes and goes like the wind, if you can’t beat it, just run away. But if the king leads the cloth army to the north, things will be very different.”

"If there is no infantry, how can Yanchang, Mayi, Shanyang and other places be defeated?" Li Keyong asked helplessly.

"This is really something to worry about. But didn't Li Siyuan and Li Dutou bring the brave and powerful four armies to the north? There are still strong soldiers in Yunzhou, which is already enough, and there is no need for the king to go north in person." Gai Yu said eloquently: " According to what Khitan said, the Xia bandits had quarreled with them for many days, but the Feilong and other powerful troops never showed up, there may be a conspiracy in this.

"Fart conspiracy!" Li Keyong threw his horsewhip on the ground and said angrily, "Part of the Flying Dragon Army is in Shuozhou, and the rest are either in Yanchang or Rouzhou. What is there to worry about? This battle has nothing to do with it." If you fail, do you know the consequences?"

The consequence, of course, is to completely lose the ability to interfere in the Daibei Grassland, turning it into a racetrack for the Xia people.

Of course Gai Yu also understood this truth, but he was really not optimistic about the current battle situation, because the Xia people continued to increase their troops. Compared with two months ago, the number was almost [-]% more, but they still maintained considerable restraint. This is very important. questionable.

"My lord, the situation of the Northern Expedition is complicated and confusing.If you are really worried, you can wait and see in Daizhou with your troops and horses, thinking that you will respond. Gai Yu said: "The Fifth Battalion is more than enough to defend, but not aggressive enough. It is really not suitable to take risks. The three generals Shi Shanyou, Li Siyuan and Li Cunxiao are very elite. If they are unable to win, the king will lead Xin Dai to take [-] steps If you ride north, will you have a chance of winning?"

Li Ke was a little worried when he said that.

Gai Yu was determined, and said again: "The Khitan will indeed have the upper hand, and they have enough soldiers and horses to suppress the Xia people. On the grassland, the Khitan people are much more convenient than us. Even if we occupy Rouzhou So what? Can it last for a long time?"

Seeing Li Keyong's staring eyes, Gai Yu knew that he had said something wrong, so he quickly corrected him: "My lord, our army's flank attack is fine. This battle was started by the Khitans, so they should carry it." .Let's just maintain the situation in Daibei and wait for the opportunity. Yes, wait for the opportunity! It's not that we don't want to fight, so we just watched the enemy's situation first. The king is old in battle and has heavy troops in his hands. Once he makes a move, the enemy will definitely be difficult Resist. The most important person should come out last.

Li Keyong fell silent suddenly, and did not speak for a long time.

Gai Yu was dumbfounded, quietly observing his master's expression.I didn't say anything just now, why is it like this all of a sudden?
"You're right." Li Keyong sighed suddenly and became sentimental. He only heard him say: "This battle was started by the Khitan people. The 10,000+ army has only fought like this until now. I don't think it's all that bad, maybe he's waiting for us to help him out of the fire. Forget it, let Li Siyuan fight hard, if he can't win, then retreat, I don't blame him.

"Yes." Gai Yu achieved his goal, but he was not very happy.

If the situation is like this, it is really impossible to be happy.