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Chapter 590 Parties in the War
Dingyou (twelfth) in the eighth month of the first year of Yuanyou.

In late autumn, a cold wind began to blow on the plateau mountains and rivers.

Herdsmen began to drive their livestock towards autumn and winter pastures.

Qingyi Jie Guizhang rode a horse and looked at the huge herds migrating from the mountains, rivers and canyons.

Hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep, forming a huge herd, are moving to mountain pastures with lower altitudes.

But there's a roadblock standing in the way of this huge migratory herd.

That is Xige City (now Guide County, Qinghai Province) guarding the Longyang Gorge Pass.

This city developed from Chika City during the Tubo Empire.

Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been a strategic location.

After the founding of Tubo in the Qing Tang Dynasty, he was entrusted to Zhensiluo's younger brother Zangshi Yonglong.

Today, it is in the hands of Xibawen, the grandson of Zhishi Yonglong.

Theoretically speaking, Xibawen is Qingyi Jieguizhang's master.

However, after the death of Zhishi Yonglong, the eldest son Biluza who succeeded him was a man who believed in Buddhism to the point of losing his mind.

When he was in power, he paid no attention to the big and small matters inside and outside the city of Xige. He only sincerely offered sacrifices to the Buddha. Finally, he simply became a monk and practiced Buddhism.

A few years ago, Beluza died and was succeeded by Xibawen.

Like his father, Xibawen was also a Buddhist, and he also planned to imitate Biluzadang and leave his hands as a treasurer, so he entrusted all matters, big and small, to his uncle Langezan.

Lange Zhan was a man with a great desire for power, and he soon angered Qing Yi Jie Guizhang.

Qingyi Jie Guizhang also didn't like him, so the two had great conflicts.

The year before last, Zanpu of Qingtang City died suddenly.

Ali Gu established himself as Zanpu, and Qingyi Jie Guizhang immediately stood up and went over.

Relying on Zanpu's support, Qingyi Jieguizhang simply sent troops to Xige City to kill Lange Zhan and expel Xiba Wen at the same time - don't you like to chant sutras? Free now.

However, Qingyi never dreamed of marrying Guizhang.

Xibawen, who was driven out of Xige City and was like a bereaved dog, unexpectedly came back after hiding in the mountains for several months!
The shameless bastard Zhongyi, the governor of Hezhou in the Southern Barbarians, took his elite soldiers, dressed in Tubo clothes, and under the banner of Xibawen, under the banner of Mubo, Longbu, Zina, Xinmu and other tribes. With his help, he set up an ambush in Longyangxia, annihilated an elite group under his command, and then took the opportunity to recapture Xige City.

then……

Qingyi's nightmares about Gui Zhang began to come one after another.

Xibawen in Xige City and Wenbaxi in Mochuan City fell to the Nanman.

With the cooperation of these two bastards, Nanman was like a fish in water on this plateau.

They no longer have to worry about finding a place.

The guides who are familiar with the situation know the location of every pasture on the plateau and the direction of every mountain peak.

When they come to the plateau, it's like going home.

The most troublesome thing is the status of Xiba Wen and Wen Xixin.

One is the grand-nephew of Zuo Siluo, and the other is Wen Buqi's son.

Among the Qing and Tang tribes, he has a strong appeal.

Especially Xibawen, whose father Biluza had a very high reputation among the low-level herdsmen and serfs because he worshiped Buddhism and became a monk all his life.

And because when he was here, he was obsessed with practicing and didn't care about other things.

The leaders of the various ministries that ruled Xige City all supported him.

So, it was Qingyi's turn to make a ghost seal and suffer the consequences.

From November last year to now, the Southern Barbarian army has been cooperating with Xiba Wen, attacking his territory and tribe in the name of crusade against traitors, in the name of Buddha, and in the name of 'rescuing people from danger' , plundering people and livestock.

At the same time, they took advantage of the severe droughts last year and this year to lure and coerce people from small tribes to go to Xizhou and Lanzhou under the control of the Nanman.

As a result, a large number of herdsmen and serfs fled in the territory controlled by Qingyi Jieguizhang.

In less than a year, at least more than 100,000 people arrived in Nanman territory, either passively or actively.

Qing Yi has been able to bear the ghost seal until now, which is the limit.

If you bear it any longer, don't say he won't agree.

The nobles below him would not agree.

Because the seasons have changed.

Snow will soon fall on the plateau, and livestock must move to traditional wintering pastures before it snows.

This is not hundreds or thousands of livestock.

You can graze anywhere you like.

Hundreds of thousands of livestock require a vast pasture.

There are not many such pastures in the areas controlled by the Six Tribes of the Qing and Tang Dynasties.

For Qingyi Jie Guizhang, there was only one choice - to go through Longyang Gorge to the vast grassland between Xige City and Fugong City in the lower reaches of the Yellow River.

This is one of the traditional wintering pastures.

The other one is now in the hands of Nanman.

That is Xizhou and Minzhou in the Wei River Basin!
"Jie Wachan, have Liang Yifu's soldiers and horses really assembled in Tiandu Mountain?" Qingyi Jie Guizhang asked the heir who had just returned from the Dangxiang people.

In the spring of this year, Jiewa was sent to Xixia by Qingyi Jieguizhang to serve as a pledge to win the trust of the party.

It was not until a few days ago that he came back on Liang Yifu's order and conveyed to him Liang Yifu's clear intention to form an alliance and attack the Southern Barbarians together.

With Liang Yifu's promise, Qingyi formed a ghost seal and went south with his headquarters without even going to Qingtang City to ask Ali Gu for instructions.

no way!
The temperature on the plateau dropped rapidly.

If we don't go down the mountain, if there is a heavy snowstorm, many people and animals will freeze to death.

Jie Wachan lowered his head and replied: "Father, I came back from Tiandu Mountain."

"When I left, Dangxiang's troops were already gathering towards Tiandu Mountain."

"Liang Xiangguo also showed me the granary they built at the foot of Tiandu Mountain, which was full of grain and grass."

"In addition, I also saw with my own eyes a large group of iron kites camping at the foot of Tiandu Mountain."

Qingyi Jie Guizhang nodded, but still felt uneasy in his heart.

Therefore, he needs to confirm again.

So, he told a nobleman behind him: "Zhuo Luo, take a hundred Qingqi with you and go outside Xige City to take a look first."

"Remember, don't alarm anyone."

"No!" A stout Tubo noble took the order and left.

Soon, they were galloping down from the hills with more than a hundred light cavalry, heading forward along the magnificent river valleys and desolate wilderness.

……

Qingyi's actions of forming a ghost chapter naturally cannot be hidden from Qingtang City.

At this moment, the owner of Qingtang City, Tubo Zanpu, the king of Wuwei County in the Song Dynasty and the chief leader of Miaochuan, Aligu, was lying on the lap of his adoptive mother Qiao.

"Gui Zhang led his troops south." Ali Gu said softly.

Mrs. Qiao stroked her adopted son's hair and whispered, "Will this cause any trouble?"

"If this angers my uncle from the Han family in the Central Plains and Dangxiang comes to attack Qingtang in the future, but my uncle from the Han family just sits back and ignores me, what should I do?" Qiao said worriedly.

Don't look at the past few decades, the Qingtang and Tibetans have won more and lost less in the war with the Dangxiang people.

However, all the ministries of Qingtang and Tang Dynasties knew that this was not a real victory for them.

But the uncle of the Han family in the south was giving them blood transfusions, and at the same time helping them contain many of the party's troops.

Ali Gu laughed: "No."

"As long as Gui Zhang can win, Uncle Han won't take this matter seriously."

Tubo of the Qing Tang Dynasty was the uncle of the Han family in the Central Plains, and the only ally that could attack the party from the side.

As long as the party remains intact, the Tubo tribes in Qingtang City can rest easy.

Therefore, no matter how outrageous he is.

In the face of the overall situation, the uncle from the Han family in the Central Plains could only pinch his nose and forgive.

"If Guizhang loses..." Ali Gu Youyou said, "Then Guizhang did it behind my back."

"When the time comes, just apologize."

For Ali Gu, this matter is really no big deal.

His Qingtang City was far away from the military fronts of the Southern Dynasties and away from the threats of the party members.

If it weren't for the fact that his history as a leader was too dark and he didn't have the bloodline of Zushiluo.

He can sit back and relax in Qingtang City and watch the battle between Zhongyuan and Dangxiang.

Then he can sit back and raise the price, like his adoptive father Dong Felt, and get the benefits of both sides.

If the price offered by the other side is high, then help that side.

Mrs. Qiao was still worried, but looking at Ali Gu's confident look, she still lowered her head and decided to believe in this man, her adopted son and now husband.

……

Xingqing Mansion.

The deputy envoy Tian Huairong, who had returned from Nanman in advance, entered the Queen Mother's palace under the leadership of two guards.

"I sincerely wish the Queen Mother and Wu Zu all the best."

"Tian Qing is back." The young queen mother behind the bead curtain said softly: "Sit down."

Tian Huairong sat down carefully.

"What did the Nanman say?" the Queen Mother asked from behind the bead curtain.

"Nanman, we only agreed to the request to add three new markets on the border." Tian Huairong lowered his head and answered in a low voice.

The expression of the young Empress Dowager Liang suddenly changed.

Three forums, what's enough?
The severe droughts last year and this year have severely damaged the agricultural production of Dabaigao Country!

Coupled with Renjia's rebellion, a large number of herdsmen and serfs fled and died.

Even Xingqing Mansion is now suffering from famine.

But Nanman only agreed to add three new markets? !
This is forcing Dabai Gaoguo to go to war! Empress Dowager Liang breathed out a sigh of relief, barely suppressing the anger in her heart, and asked: "Then Nanman has agreed to the request to return the fugitives from our country?"

Tian Huairong shook his head: "When I was in Bianjing, every Southern Dynasty official I met said: The people returned to China because they admired the king. What's wrong? Kuang Sheng Dynasty is a country of etiquette and a country of benevolence and righteousness. How can it be driven away from China?" Something about someone?”

"They also said: The king of Xixia should cultivate virtue and benevolent, based on generosity and love for the people."

“If the people live and work in peace and contentment and the country is at peace, how can there be any people fleeing?”

Queen Mother Liang clenched her fists tightly as she listened.

In fact, she is currently the leader of the Song Dynasty peace faction in Xixia.

Her eldest brother Liang Yifu is the main militant faction.

It's not that she is very peace-loving - in fact, this young queen mother grew up in the military.

She also knows the art of war and knows how to fight.

She only made peace because her son was too young.

She didn't want to give Liang Yifu too many opportunities to make meritorious deeds and establish his prestige.

Yes, Liang Yifu is her biological brother.

The relationship between brother and sister is quite good.

However, it's not like she hasn't read history books.

After all, the elder brother is just an elder brother, and he cannot be of the same mind as her.

Once Liang Yifu achieved military exploits, he gained prestige.

And Wuzu is so young.

Where can there be a place for their mother and son in this Xingqing Mansion?
Even if Liang Yifu usurped the country, he would not kill her.

But what power does a former queen mother have?
But now, Nan Chao's reply made it difficult for her to hold back any longer.

This is too much!

Is the Southern Dynasty really not afraid that the cavalry of Dabai Gao Kingdom will step into its border towns to take money for themselves? !

The more Empress Dowager Liang thought about it, the angrier she became, and she even had the idea of ​​sending out all the troops to fight with the Southern Dynasty.

However, Tian Huairong continued: "To report to the Empress, Lu Zeguan ordered me to return home quickly. There is an important matter that must be reported to the Empress."

"Say!"

"I and others met the Liao envoy Yeluju in the capital of Nanman..."

"I have discovered that the Liao envoys, from Yeluju on down, have close contacts with the emperors and ministers of the Southern Dynasties."

"Liao people can even freely enter and leave Dutingyi openly, but the Southern barbarians turn a blind eye."

"The Liao envoy Ye Luju and others even publicly stated: The emperor of the Song Dynasty and the grandson of the emperor of our dynasty exchanged numerous articles... He also said that the grandson of the emperor of the Liao Dynasty served the emperor of the Song Dynasty as a brother."

As Queen Mother Liang listened, her anger suddenly disappeared, and her rationality came back online.

Song and Liao alliance.

It’s a party member’s nightmare!
In the era of Lian Jingzong (Yuan Hao), he was extremely afraid of this and tried his best to avoid it.

For Dangxiang, if he offends the southern barbarians, he must make good friends with the northern barbarians.

If the Northern barbarians are convicted, they must make peace with the Southern barbarians at any cost.

Otherwise, the southern barbarians will attack from Shaanxi and the northern barbarians will come from the Helan Mountains.

The Great Baigao Kingdom is destroyed!

but……

"The Northern Dynasty is currently sending troops to Korea. Does he still have the strength to interfere with our country?" Empress Dowager Liang asked Tian Huairong and also asked herself.

The Dangxiang people naturally sent more than one envoy to go out to find out the direction of the situation.

But two.

One went to the Southern Barbarians and the other to the Northern Barbarians.

Inquiry into the movements of these two big countries respectively, and prepare intelligence for your own actions.

This is the wisdom of party members.

This is the case whenever troops are used.

The battle of Jingzong's founding of the country was like this-sending envoys to pay tribute, ascertaining the reality of the Southern Dynasty, and making all preparations.

At the same time, he also sent envoys to the northern captives, bowing their knees and seeking the acquiescence of the northern captives.

Only then could there be three major victories: Haoshuichuan, Dingchuanzhai and Sanchuankou.

Where can Tian Huairong answer this question?

He could only lower his head and remain silent.

Empress Dowager Liang also knew that Tian Huairong could not answer this question.

So, he ordered the people around him and said: "Immediately send people to the Weifu Supervisory Military Department in Heishan, order the Supervisory Military Department, and send people to closely investigate the reality of Datong Mansion in Xijing, Northern Dynasty."

Defenses can not do without!
It must be confirmed that there are no elites from Beilu in Datong.

Otherwise, once the elites of Dabai Gao Kingdom are all in Hengshan and Tiandu Mountains, the Beibei suddenly sends elite cavalry from Datong and goes straight into Helan Mountain.

Once they break through Helan Mountain, Xingqing Mansion will be exposed to the hooves of its cavalry.

……

Floating bridges appeared on the Datong River.

Countless Liao soldiers and horses are crossing the Datong River through the pontoon bridge.

In the distance, Goryeo and Pyongyang have been surrounded.

The Liao Dynasty left behind in Tokyo, the Tamu City Jiedu Envoy, and the Beiyuan Privy Envoy Yelv Dilie were on horseback, commanding the subsequent troops, horses, and baggage to pass through the Datong River.

Since the dispatch of troops, the Liao army has been unstoppable. It only took half a month to break through the Great Wall built by the Koreans on the border.

Now, it is directly inserted into Pyongyang, Xijing.

The Korean defenders in Pyongyang City had huddled in the city after their failure in the field battle.

However, Yeludilie believed that the city of Pyongyang would not be able to hold on for long.

Without reinforcements, the fall of Goryeo and Pyongyang is only a matter of time.

However, Yeludilie understood that taking Pyongyang was only the beginning of this war.

Because if they continue to move forward, the Liao army will face the same problems as many previous wars against Goryeo - long supply lines, and the Goryeo people will use mountain roads, trails, and dense forests to continuously harass them.

and so……

From the day he led his troops across the Yalu River, Yelu Dilie had already given death orders to his men—those who robbed without authorization were to be executed, those who harassed the people were to be executed, and those who hurt others for no reason were to be executed!

Although, these commands are not very useful.

But at least there cannot be large-scale organized burning, killing and looting.

Because this will only push the Koreans to the opposite side of Daliao.

Therefore, during this expedition, Yelvdilie brought a large number of Han people from Yan and officials, officials and scholars.

Let these people assist the army, win over the people, appease the wealthy families, and win over the scholars.

Let the Korean people know that Daliao is not a barbarian country, but also a country of clothes and sages and etiquette.

Just when I was thinking about these things, a Qingqi from the distance came quickly, arrived in front of Yelv Dilie, dismounted from his horse, and worshiped: "I know that your husband has crossed the Datong River. The emperor is very happy to hear that your husband has crossed the Datong River. He has sent an envoy to congratulate you. and brought the divine decree.”

Yeludilie quickly asked: "Where is the angel?"

The man replied: "On the way here."

"Hurry up and prepare the incense table for me!" Yelu Dilie quickly ordered the people around him, and he himself returned to the military tent and began to bathe and change clothes.

Half an hour later, the envoy from the Emperor of Liao Dynasty came from Nanjing, holding a silk letter and reciting the decree from Nanjing City in a melody.

Yelu Dilie listened, but became more and more uneasy.

Because the emperor's will is so ridiculous!
After hearing that he had led his troops to break through the Great Wall of Korea and defeated the army sent by the King of Korea in a field battle.

The Emperor of Daliao in Nanjing actually gave him a deadline.

They must arrive at the capital of Goryeo before December 7 this year!
Yeludilie knew as soon as he heard this that this was a political mission!
Because, December 7th is the birthday of the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty.

At that time, the Emperor of Daliao will send an envoy to congratulate him.

Obviously, the emperor of Nanjing City has made the same old habit again.

After hearing the decree, Yeludilie faced the direction of Nanjing, bowed four times, and then stood up.

"I don't know who made such slanderous remarks in front of His Majesty?" Yelu Dilie asked the minister who came to deliver the decree with his eyes wide open.

The latter replied tremblingly: "My old husband doesn't know something."

"The three million yuan that the Southern Dynasty promised to have with our country this year was exhausted last month."

"North Korea and China are discussing and negotiating with South Korea to increase the printing volume of Jiaozi."

"Therefore, Master Wang needs to show sufficient deterrence on the battlefield."

"This will shock the Southern Dynasty."

But it was Yeluju who exaggerated what he saw in Bianjing City about the triumphal return, military parade, and prisoner sacrifice of the First Dragon General, and sent people back to report to Nanjing.

Then, the Liao monarchs and ministers in Nanjing were stimulated.

Therefore, he also wanted a hearty victory to shock the Southern Dynasties.

After all, this is related to the national expenditure of three million Guanjiaozi every year.

At the same time, it is also related to expanding the printing volume of Jiaozi, a major matter that everyone is concerned about!

Only three million dollars a year? It’s not enough money at all!
Therefore, how to persuade the Southern Dynasties to increase the printing volume of Jiaozi became the key.

Is there anything more convincing than a crushing victory?

The reason why I chose the seventh day of December.

It is because that time is the most suitable time for negotiation.

After hearing this, Yelu Dilie's expression became extremely solemn, and after a long time he said: "Please let the angel tell your Majesty."

"Old minister, do your best!"

(End of this chapter)