Dawn of the Empire

Chapter 177: Yan Ran Can Be Destroyed (3)

The north wind was blowing, the snow covered the ground, and there were bleak cooking smoke rising in the distance.There were dirty ice stains everywhere in the barracks. Tachi Mierbo used the telescope given to him by Yelu Dashi to observe carefully, and found that Yelu Yanxi's army was grilling horse meat.Ta Chi spat out contemptuously. Those who would rather eat war horses than fight are cowards. "After a while, these cowards may not even have horse meat to eat." He frowned and thought, "Are they willing to starve to death and freeze to death in the snow?"

In fact, he blamed the courage of the opposite Liao army too much.Just over a month ago, the more than [-] troops who marched south to Youzhou ran out of food and grass.Yeluzhangnu, deputy commander of the imperial camp, killed Xiao Fengxian, the privy envoy of the Northern Court who was staying in Shangjing, and occupied Shangjing to respond to Yelu Dashi.Yelu Yanxi, the Emperor of Liao Kingdom, was cut off by Yeluzhangnu, and he was forced by the army of Youzhou in front. He dared not withdraw his troops. He was afraid that the tens of thousands of troops would collapse if he ordered them to withdraw. Forced his subordinates to attack Yelu Dashi's defense line every day.He intends to defeat Yelu Dashi's hastily assembled army first, capture Youzhou to get supplies, and then return to the division to calm the 'chaos'.However, Yelu Dashi only defended and did not attack. This narrow plain was really not suitable for the light cavalry of the Liao army. The Han army camp in Youzhou even bombarded the dense cavalry of the Liao army with artillery.The dead and wounded soldiers of the Northern Academy piled up like mountains in front of Yelu Dashi's camp, but they still couldn't take an inch of land.

The battle ended in a stalemate, and Yelu Yanxi's army had already run out of food and grass.The elite soldiers of the Gongfen Army and the Pishi Army sent a large number of soldiers and horses to fight the Grass Valley every day, but in the cold winter, there was no grass growing within dozens of miles of this place, and the few villages were forcibly taken away by the Youzhou side, and the houses were all set on fire. The remaining villagers had already been scared away by the Liao army's repeated raids on the valley.

On the other side there was a desolate scene, but Yelu Dashi's voice for war was in full swing.Yelu Tiege, Yelu Yanshan, Xiao Chalaa, Xiao Orila, Yelu Bijie, Guo Baoyi and other powerful generals called for battle one after another. Even Urgon Mierbo, who originally wanted to preserve his strength, also volunteered to attack the north.However, their voices were all suppressed by Yelu Dashi.

"Every warrior in the camp is the foundation of my Great Khitan's prosperity," Yelu Dashi said in a deep voice, looking at the opposite side, "The other side is also a warrior of my Great Khitan, so I would rather wait a little longer if I can save the blood of the warriors. "

"But," Brother Yelu Tie wanted to fight, but was interrupted by Yelu Dashi, "the enemy can't last long. Brother Tie, Urgon, you all have elite light cavalry under your command. From now on, let the warriors Prepare your horses and prepare to chase and flee the enemy. Yanshan, Orila, Raa, Bijie, and Baoyi, you must also cheer up and prevent the enemy from dying to counterattack."

The generals cheered up, and they answered yes with a bang, and the sound shook the snow on all sides of the Chinese Army Watchtower.

Yelu Dashi nodded in satisfaction, took a deep breath of the snowy air, raised his head and looked over the enemy's camp, the mountains in the far north were covered with snow, like a hibernating snake. When the spring thunder bursts, it turns into a dragon.The heavy snow fell again, falling on the cloak he was wearing, like a giant white tower.

When the Khitan soldiers passed by the watchtower, they all raised their heads to look for the figure of Yelu Dashi, their eyes full of reverence.Everyone believed that as long as he sent troops to attack, the opponent would be absolutely irresistible, and Dashi Linya could successfully ascend the throne and become emperor, but in order to save the lives of the Khitan warriors under him, he was willing to be patient for a while longer, so that the cold winter Drain the morale and energy of the enemy.The weather is getting colder and colder, and all the branches near the opposite camp have been cut down. In a few days, there may not even be enough firewood to be found.

It snowed heavily for three consecutive days, Yelu Yanxi's tens of thousands of barracks, the smoke from the kitchens became more and more sparse and bleak.On the night of the third day, as several fireworks suddenly pierced the night sky, Yelu Dashi beat drums and gathered the generals. "Yelu Yanxi, the stupid king, has retired." Yelu Dashi said contemptuously, "He won't be able to take away too many troops. Brother Tie, Urgon!"

"Here!" Brother Yelu Tie shouted loudly, staring at Yelu Dashi without blinking.

"Each of you lead [-] fine cavalry, don't get entangled with the enemy's camp, just go after Yelu Yanxi." Yelu Dashi looked at Brother Yelu Tie, and said with emphasis, "If you can't be captured alive, give me the head of the faint king bring back!"

"The last general takes orders!" Brother Yelu Tie turned around and ran out of the tent, the iron armor on his body clanging, and Urgon Mierbo hurriedly followed behind him.His Majesty Dashi entrusted such an important task to the Mierbo people, so he must not lose to the Khitan people.In less than half a stick of incense, two fine cavalry galloped out of the gate, leading a dozen hunting dogs, barking and barking as they ran.

"General, are we going to attack the enemy camp?" Yelu Yanshan said in a deep voice.

"All the troops line up, Yanshan, you lead the elite of the headquarters and the Han army camp to guard the camp tightly to prevent Yelu Yanxi from cheating." Yelu Dashi said in a deep voice, then turned his head and stabbed at Xiao Ori: "Orila is in command Army of [-] cavalry, follow me to the enemy's position to spy on the truth." Xiao Orila received the order loudly, and Yelu Dashi handed over the important task of guarding to him, feeling extremely proud in his heart, and the expression on his face showed.All the generals were a little jealous, and heard Yelu Dashi say: "The rest of the generals will lead their own troops and go out to form a large camp. You are not allowed to attack without the order of this general!"

The news that Yelu Yanxi fled with thousands of relatives on horseback has spread among the army of the North Academy at this moment. In a group, some commanding officers and their entourage were galloping in the camp, some had already fled towards the north on horseback, and more people shouted in vain and helplessness.Because there was no food in the tents, the ordinary Liao army even killed and ate their horses.It has just snowed heavily, and if he escapes at this time, he will be frozen to death within a hundred miles.The snow in the big camp has been trampled into mud everywhere, and there are soldiers running around like headless flies. Some people are looting the luggage of the Chinese army, but they find that there is nothing of value left behind. Not a grain of grain.Can't help but ignite the tent in despair.Even if the commanding officers wanted to surrender to Yelu Dashi, they couldn't calm down the chaotic barracks.Seeing that the tens of thousands of troops are about to disperse.

At this time, a terrible news came from the front, the Youzhou Army came out of the camp!

Xiao Yixue was appointed by Emperor Yelu Yanxi as Privy Envoy of the North Court one day ago, and he anxiously organized the soldiers and horses in his hands. Now his gratitude to Yelu Yanxi has been wiped out.I don't expect to be able to resist Yelu Dashi's attack, I just hope to protect myself from the 'rebellious' army.The war between the Khitan people is extremely cruel, and those who lose can only die.

The Khitan army in the camp in the south approached slowly. The broad army formation was bordered by mountains to the west and the sea to the east.The formation is continuous and rigorous, with a certain amount of advance and retreat, the sound of the hujia and the sound of the golden drums, as if they are calm and unhurried in a martial arts field, and they give the enemy a sense of hopeless oppression. "It's not that the Youzhou army is incapable of fighting. The reason why they guard the camp is to let the weather and hunger defeat the army of the North Academy." Xiao Yixue thought bitterly.

"Master Privy Envoy, they have stopped." The soldiers in front shouted loudly.Xiao Yixue nodded slightly, and he saw it too.Yelu Dashi was cautious in using his troops, even if such a big victory was ahead, he was careful to avoid falling into the trap, "After a while, if you see clearly the reality, you should attack." Xiao Yixue 'touched' the handle of the knife , I felt a chill on the back of my neck.

The soldiers pointed to the south and shouted again, "Move, the army is moving!" There was a trace of despair in his voice.Xiao Yixue's eyes lit up, and the front formation of Youzhou Army, about [-] cavalry, walked slowly and left the formation.This ten thousand cavalry army was well-formed, the soldiers in front held up the black wolf flag, and a white horse stood in front of the flag, like a general in command.This posture does not seem like the two armies are at war, but slowly approaching like a friendly army.

But seeing Yiqi holding high the Khitan sun flag used in the ceremony, galloping towards the North Campus army barracks, Xiao Yixue's heart moved, a burst of hope surged up, and he shouted loudly: "Don't shoot arrows!" , the Khitan army in the front camp put down their bows and arrows.I saw that rider coming to the front of the camp and shouting loudly: "Marshal Dashi has an order, and the sin lies with the faint king alone. If all the troops surrender to Dashi, their crimes will be fully pardoned, and the Khitan will be rejuvenated together!"

As soon as these words came out, all the soldiers around turned their gazes to Xiao Yixue. Xiao Yixue looked back at the camp where the flames were getting brighter and brighter. Only hundreds of thousands of defeated troops were at a loss in the camp. Take off the helmet and give it to the soldiers.He rode alone in front of the big stone horse of Yelu, got off the horse and knelt on the ground, lowered his head and said in a low voice: "The guilty minister Xiao Yixue is willing to surrender to Marshal Dashi."

Yelu Dashi smiled slightly, bent down, whipped his shoulders with a horsewhip, straightened up again, and said in a deep voice: "You are loyal to the Khitan Emperor, what crime is it? On the villain." He paused, pointed his horsewhip at the noisy barracks ahead, and said in a deep voice, "General Xiao, accompany me to appease my Khitan soldiers."

Xiao Yixue was originally terrified, but at this moment he was greatly moved, raised his head and said: "I would like to follow Marshal Dashi!" Immediately got on the saddle and followed Yelu Dashi, ten thousand cavalry slowly approached the camp, guarding The Khitan army in the camp saw that the privy envoys of the North Court surrendered, and opened the gate wide open. The Khitan army guarding the gate knelt down on both sides of the road, not daring to raise their heads, watching the horseshoes trampling the muddy ice and snow, slowly passing by .Not long after, cheers echoed in the noisy camp.More than ten thousand Liao troops first shouted "Long live the great stone!" Then they shouted "Long live your majesty!" The sound shook the whole field, and they could be heard very clearly even more than ten miles away.After this night, the Liao soldiers from the north and the south joined forces. Although they had not formally enthroned, the army only called Yelu Dashi His Majesty instead of Marshal.

On the afternoon of the second day, Yelu Yanxi's head was presented to the tent, and the person who beheaded him was Tachi Mierbo.

Yelu Dashi looked at the dying head in the tray with complicated eyes, and waved to take it down.Turning his head to Tachi Mierbo, he said with a smile: "Sure enough, a hero is born in a young age. Very good. You have made such a great contribution at such a young age. If you want me to reward you, just tell me!" He looked at it Looking left and right, all the Khitan generals looked at Ta Chi with a smile. These generals had either followed Yelu Dashi for a long time, or they had just surrendered, and they were not jealous of a young man.

Tachi Mierbo held back for a long time, hesitating and unable to speak, the other generals couldn't help laughing secretly that he had never seen the world, and Yelu Dashi also liked him for being brave and straightforward, leaning down and smiling: "Have you figured it out?" ? You can tell me, what kind of reward you want, I will definitely accept it."

Ta Chi suddenly knelt down on the ground, raised his head and said loudly: "I don't want anything else, I just ask Your Majesty to send troops to Mobei to avenge my Mierbo people!" Urgon also knelt on the ground and said in unison: "Merbo is willing to submit to His Majesty, and only asks His Majesty to avenge my father Khan!"

As soon as these words came out, the tent suddenly fell silent, Yelu Dashi didn't expect them to mention this, his eyes instantly became dignified, he touched his beard with his right hand, and muttered.For the current major event, the first thing to do is to go to Beijing to straighten out all the affairs in the country, and then send troops to Liaodong to destroy the Jurchen Jin Kingdom.These two things are serious troubles, and the matter of Mobei is not yet ranked.