Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 681 There is nothing to do
Yelu Hongji received the news of the annihilation of the entire army crossing the sea on the third day after the naval battle on the eastern front. Yelu Hongji fainted immediately and was rescued by the guards. Under the reminder of one of the guards, he remembered the plan to surprise Hebei. The 12 army, he was even more frightened, and hastily issued an order to call Yelu Naye's squadron, but it was too late, and soon news came that the 12 army had entered Jingxing, and there was no news.

In a rage, Yelu Hongji began to trace the source of the leaked military plane. He didn't believe that Song Jun had seen through his plan, and someone must have leaked the plan.

For a time, people in the Liao court were panicked.

This morning, Yelu Yixin, Yelu Ruinu, Xiao Weixin, Heshu, Xiao Tanggu, Xiao Wuguni, etc. were discussing in the court room.

Yelv Yixin waved his hand to calm everyone down. He said to everyone: "It is not appropriate for the emperor to pursue these things. Each of us may be suspected. This will lead to a big cleansing of the court. Let's discuss it. We should How to persuade the emperor?"

Everyone looked at Xiao Weixin. He was the coach of the Eastern Front. Since he came to plead guilty, he should be the one to solve this matter.

Xiao Weixin smiled wryly and said: "Actually, I think there is no leakage of secrets at all. The navy base is only eighty miles away from the mouth of the Yalu River, and the Song Army's island base is nearby. After so many months, wouldn't they find out? Is it? I don’t think this kind of secret can be concealed at all, the Song army has already locked our warships in sight.”

Yelv Yixin shook his head, "Although what the privy envoy said makes sense, the emperor may not accept it. It means that his strategy was not considered properly, so someone must have leaked the secret. Do you understand what I mean?"

Yelu Ruinu found that none of the thirteen important ministers present was Han. His heart moved, and he immediately understood Yelu Yixin's meaning. He blamed the matter on the Hanchens and cut down some Hanchens who didn't like it. Lose.

Yelu Ruinu immediately said: "We Khitans will never disclose military secrets, but Han Chen may not. Maybe some people want to return to the Song Dynasty and use these military secrets as a vote. The Han people have a saying, 'It's not me. Races, their hearts must be different', the wise saying!"

Everyone responded one after another, thinking that it was Han Chen who leaked the secret. There were only two Han Chen who knew about this military secret.

Zhang Xiaojie is more favored, so Yang Ji, who knows the Privy Council, is the most suspected.

But Xiao Weixin felt that it was a bit inappropriate to directly plant the blame on Hanchen, especially since he and Yang Ji had a good personal relationship, and he didn't want Yang Ji to suffer such an innocent disaster.

Xiao Weixin pondered for a while and said, "There is another possibility, that the Koreans leaked the secret of our warships."

This excuse is also good, both Heshu and Xiao Tanggu agreed, Yelu Ruinu knew that Xiao Weixin was protecting Yang Ji, so he couldn't afford to be such a villain.

He also nodded, "The possibility of being a Korean is indeed very high."

Seeing that everyone favored the Koreans, Yelu Yixin had no choice but to agree. ,

Early the next morning, Yelu Yixin and other thirteen important ministers jointly wrote to the emperor Yelu Hongji. They pointed out that the leaker of the Liao army was most likely a Korean. Second, the Koreans knew that the base of the Song army threatened the Liaoyang government, but they acquiesced in allowing the Song army to occupy the island as a base, indicating that they were biased towards the Song Dynasty between Song and Liao, and revealed the secrets of Liao's warships to the Song Dynasty.

In the imperial study room, Yelu Hongji said with a gloomy face, "Do you also think that the Koreans stabbed us in the back?"

Yelu Yixin knows better than anyone else that the ghost everyone is arresting is none other than Yelu Yixin. If he hadn't leaked the two most secret news to Fan Ning, the Liao Army would not have lost so much today awful.

The 12 army has already lost their lives, and the 20 army may also be lost in the Song Dynasty. This is a [-] army!

Yelv Yixin knew that he had no way of turning back, so he could only serve Fan Ning wholeheartedly.

Before, he wanted to frame Han officials, but later he also realized that it was wrong. Framed Han officials would probably implicate Zhang Xiaojie, Zhang Xiaojie also worked hard for Fan Ning, maybe Zhang Xiaojie also knew a little about himself.

It was thinking of this that made him completely give up the idea of ​​framing Han officials, so he took Xiao Weixin's shit jars and put them all on the heads of Koreans.

Yelu Yixin said calmly: "There are only 15 ministers who know about the plan to cross the sea, and they are all high-ranking officials in the court. At their position, I believe that they will not betray the Liao Kingdom. Maybe someone accidentally leaked it at home. , there is a possibility, but it is very small, in comparison, it is more likely that Goryeo will betray us."

"why?"

"Your Majesty, Goryeo fought us to compete for land not once or twice, but we defeated them in the end. The Goryeo people can't take advantage of us, so they must want to take advantage of Da Song.

Since the Song army occupied the island of Koryo as a base, Koryo actually kept silent. Isn't this a tacit consent?Weichen suspects that Goryeo and the Song Dynasty have secretly reached some kind of agreement. "

"Damn Goryeo!"

Yelu Hongji finally accepted the idea that the Koreans betrayed him. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth with hatred: "When this battle is over, I will definitely smash these Korean thieves into pieces!"

Yelv Yixin's eyes were gloomy. When the war is over, he still doesn't know how this war will end!

After a long time, Yelu Hongji said again: "I am considering a temporary truce with Song Dynasty, what does Xiangguo think?"

Yelu Hongji's new statement was expected by Yelu Yixin. The 12 army was wiped out, and the life and death of the [-] army was unknown. Yelu Hongji was afraid and retreated. summation.

Of course, we can't say peace, but a truce. Yelu Yixin is a little speechless. Yelu Hongji was a great man in the early years, but now he has no will at all. He asked for peace only a month after sending troops. Doesn't this make the world laugh?

Yelu Yixin sighed in his heart, and could only bow down and said, "Since Your Majesty has no intention of fighting, you can give it a try, but Your Majesty must be mentally prepared."

Yelu Hongji nodded. After all, he is the monarch of a country. To him, negotiating a truce is just a matter of self-interest. He wants to rescue the 12 troops, which is an urgent matter.

"Then I will let Zhang Xiaojie go to the Song Dynasty to negotiate again!"

"Your Majesty, negotiation alone may not be enough!"

Yelu Yixin was guilty of being a thief, lest Yelu Hongji doubt him. At this time, he must try his best to show an image of loyalty to the Liao Kingdom and even Yelu Hongji.

Seeing the confusion in Yelu Hongji's eyes, he added: "What I mean is that our mouths can be soft, but our hands can't be soft. We should take the initiative to attack and send troops to rescue the Jingxing army."

Yelu Yixin's suggestion touched Yelu Hongji's heart, and he was hesitating about this matter. He immediately asked, "Then Xiangguo thinks how should we send troops?"

Yelu Yixin was refreshed, he knew that his bet was right, his mind was spinning, but his mouth kept talking.

"There are four roads to Jingxing. One is the east end. Break through from Hebei, but you have to cross the Juma River and kill the two blocked counties of Dingzhou and Zhendingfu. In fact, Dingzhou and Zhendingfu are not a big problem. , the key is the Juma River, I can be sure that warships are already gathered there, and it will be very difficult for us to cross it.”

Yelu Hongji did not interrupt him, and listened to his plan calmly.

"The second way is to go through Yanmen Pass. There must be heavy soldiers from the Song Dynasty stationed at Yanmen Pass. Originally, Yanmen Pass was difficult to attack, but now this way is even more difficult. I suggest giving up. The third way is to enter Daizhou through Feihuxing. There are Pingxingguan Pass, Meihui Village and Maguzhai Pass over there, but they are a little easier to attack than Yanmen Pass. However, I am very worried about Yi County. Will the Song Army capture Yi County first and cut off our way to Yanmen Pass? .”

Yelu Hongji was startled, "You said the Song army will attack Yi County?"

In fact, news of the fall of Yi County had already spread to Shangjing, but no one dared to tell Yelu Hongji, so Yelu Yixin had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "I don't know the situation there yet, but I feel that Fan Ning should consider it." At this point, we will seize Yi County first and block our way to Yanmen Pass."

Yelu Hongji frowned, and said in displeasure, "Tell me the truth, has Yi County fallen?"

Yelu Yixin had no choice but to sigh and said, "Your Majesty is in a bad mood just received the news this morning, and everyone dare not tell His Majesty yet."

Yelu Hongji was stunned for a while, he had been hit too much now, and he felt a little lice and not afraid of tickle, Yelu Hongji was very helpless, so he had to wave his hand, "Let's not mention the matter of Yi County, let's continue the topic just now."

Seeing that the Son of Heaven didn't lose his temper, Yelu Yixin breathed a sigh of relief, and continued, "If the road of Feihuxing doesn't work, then we can only consider the fourth way, which is Loufan Pass."

Speaking of Loufan Pass, Yelu Hongji was upset for a while. He knew that Loufan Pass had been captured by the Song army a few days ago, and he didn't take it too seriously at that time. When the news came, Yelu Hongji realized the Song army's intention to capture Lou Fan.

Listening to Yelv Yixin's analysis now, he finally realized how formidable his opponent Fan Ning is.

Yelu Hongji let out a long sigh in his heart, and his mood became depressed. After a moment of contemplation, he said with a gloomy expression: "Then take the road of Loufanguan!"

(End of this chapter)