A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

The sun was high in the sky, and countless people were fighting on the endless grassland.

The Xixia people were not afraid of death. Under the urging of Shangguan, they braved arrows to attack the Liao army's array.

The war horse was struck by arrows and fell, and the warriors fell off their horses...

Countless blood flowers are splashing.

"We can stop it!"

In the central army, General Liao's dark face was full of determination. He asked the generals on his left and right: "Where are the supplies?"

"Supplies... I don't know."

The Xixia people frantically harassed the Liao army's supplies, leaving them short of food, grass and arrows.

Defense requires countless arrows. If there are no arrows, the soldiers can only use long swords to chop their opponents.

The arrows were constantly being consumed, the Xixia people were attacking frantically, and their generals even risked getting close to give encouragement to their subordinates.

"They said we are running out of supplies..."

"Yes!" General Liao said painfully: "What did your Majesty say?"

"Your Majesty said...retreat slowly."

"Retreat to where?"

"..."

The Liao general looked up to the sky and sighed, "Your Majesty... This attack failed. When Daliao faced Xixia again, how could it have the confidence? Without confidence, how could Daliao check and balance this land? Your Majesty!"

He wanted to say that Yelu Hongji was confused, but as long as he dared to say this, someone would sue him later.

From ancient times to the present, countless people have been promoted and made a fortune through informing. General Liao looked at the people around him and saw that they were basically confidants, and he felt relieved.

Someone said: "This time the Xixia people's tactics are exactly the same as before. They strengthened the walls and cleared the fields, and then resisted step by step. The most important thing was to harass our army's food routes. They have been doing this for many years, but we just don't have it. There’s a way!”

This is like Cheng Yaojin's three-blade axe. It seems simple, but you have nothing to do and you accidentally fall into trouble.

"However, the Western Xia people's offensive has not been so fierce recently. Look..."

A general pointed forward and said: "Our army doesn't have many arrows. The Xixia people know this very well, but they haven't tried their best... Look, if they had attacked us from the flank just now, the array would have collapsed. The Chinese army will have to move..."

"Yes! What's wrong with the Xixia people? Is the general confused?"

"He is not confused." General Liao's eyes became more joyful and he said, "Send the order and slowly retreat after this wave."

"Retreat slowly?" A general said: "If we retreat slowly, the Xixia people will bite us tightly. By then, we will be in a dilemma."

"Yes! If you want to retreat, then leave a group of cavalry behind and the main force retreats with all its strength..."

General Liao said coldly: "Didn't anyone listen to X's order?"

Whether it is the Liao Army or the Song Army, the rules in the army are extremely strict. If it is a dragon, you must curl up and if it is a tiger, you must lie down, otherwise I will kill you.

Even if the generals were dissatisfied, they could only act according to the orders.

Later, the Xixia offensive ended, and the Liao army slowly retreated.

The generals have been staring at the Xixia people. They feel that the Xixia people should be able to pursue one after another and bite their side firmly.

There was a commotion in the Xixia formation, and then it became quiet.

A general watched with cold eyes as the Liao army retreated. The generals around him were talking about something and looking excited.

But the general raised his hand and said something coldly.

"Your Majesty has an order to let them go!"

The Xixia people just watched the Liao army go away.

The two armies fought for a long time, and the Liao people burned, killed, and looted in Xixia territory, committing all kinds of crimes; the Xixia people directly killed the Liao people when they caught them...

The two groups of people who had bitter hatred and deep hatred actually had the intention of parting with each other, making it unclear what their intentions were.

After withdrawing for a certain distance, the scouts kept reporting back, "The Xixia people are not pursuing us!"

"The Xixia people have not moved where they were."

"The Xixia people bury the pot to make rice."

"..."

Damn it!

All the generals felt a little confused, so they asked General Liao.

The Liao general looked at the south with a solemn expression, "Your Majesty asked us to withdraw our troops. I originally thought that we would have to fight with the Xixia people before we could escape, but... the Xixia people... I am afraid that we and the Xixia people will change in the future, and we can't talk to each other. Come on, maybe we can become friends."

"friend?"

"Impossible? How many times have the two countries fought?"

"I'm afraid Li Liangzuo refuses."

"Shut up!" General Liao stopped his subordinates, and then said: "Your Majesty was defeated at Yanmen Pass..."

This news was vaguely brought to Xixia by the reinforcements and the people escorting the baggage, but most of them were unclear, and the generals couldn't help but become anxious when they heard this.

"But Xiaofa?"

General Liao nodded and shook his head, "Yanmen Pass was defeated... Your Majesty vomited blood."

"What?"

Because they were worried about affecting the morale of the army, the news had not yet been officially reported, and the generals could not help but be stunned.

"Did you actually vomit blood?"

Failure doesn't matter, as long as Yelu Hongji has confidence, Daliao can reverse the situation.

But the emperor vomited blood!

Vomiting blood represents disappointment and irreparable frustration.

Daliao actually felt frustrated when facing the Song people?

This is what this message conveys.

General Liao nodded, "Originally we were going to block this news, but...it's in full view of everyone! This is why the Xixia people gave up chasing us."

A general suddenly realized, "Yes, the Song people won a great victory at Yanmen. Together with the previous two victories, Daliao lost to them three times. Even His Majesty's personal expedition was unable to win. Today's Song people...are so powerful!" Li Liangzuo probably felt guilty towards such a powerful Song people, so he wanted to have good relations with Daliao."

The Liao general nodded, "Yes. The Song people have become more and more powerful in recent years. The Xixia people were defeated by them several times, with heavy casualties. Now the Liao Dynasty has been defeated three times in a row... What will the Song people think?"

Everyone was silent for a while, and then a general sighed: "The people of Song Dynasty are afraid that they will feel that they are invincible and plan to plot Yanyun's land."

"Once the land of Yanyun is obtained, the Song people will become the great country they once were, and the Han and Tang Dynasties will reappear."

"Han and Tang!" General Liao said blankly, "Although I don't know the details, the old people are always afraid when they mention Han and Tang..."

"That is the country of the Han people. It is so powerful that all the surrounding countries are restrained."

"horrible!"

"But now the Han people are paying tribute and compensation to Daliao..."

"Yes! A temporary victory or defeat is nothing. The Liao has countless powerful soldiers, so it can naturally suppress the Song people."

"I hope so." General Liao looked to the south and frowned: "The Song people have become more and more domineering in the past few years. His Majesty ordered a truce, and he must have the intention to deal with the Song people..."

More than ten cavalrymen came galloping forward, shouting from behind and behind them: "Your Majesty has ordered us to return to the army. Return immediately!"

The Liao general's heart tightened and he asked, "But something happened in the country?"

The messenger rode his horse in a circle and said, "Your Majesty is furious and has sent troops south."

This is revenge!

The Liao general was overjoyed and shouted: "Hurry up and return to the army!"

Countless cavalry rushed away. Later, a group of Xixia cavalry passed by. They looked at the horse hoof prints on the ground and said with a smile: "They all ran away."

"It's impossible if we don't run away! Yelu Hongji was beaten to the point of vomiting blood by the Song people. If he doesn't run away, the country will be destroyed."

…

Yelu Hongji vomited blood.

He was so angry that he wanted to suppress it, but there were too many people who saw it at the time. Even under the hush-hush order, the news spread quickly.

"Your Majesty, some people say that you will be angry to death. Others say that the Liao Dynasty may not be able to defeat the Song people. Sooner or later, the Song people will seize the land of Yanyun..."

The news came like a stream. Yelu Hongji was sitting in the big tent, his face as sinking as water.

"Those rebellious officials and traitors are going to find out who's behind it, catch him, and kill him! Kill him!"

Yelu Hongji's voice was loud and clear, and there was no sign of illness at all.

I just spit out a mouthful of blood!

Why does it look to outsiders like it's about to die?

Angry in his heart, he asked: "Where is the army going south?"

Some ministers did the math and said, "Your Majesty, the army will be able to break in within ten days at most..."

Yelu Hongji nodded and said solemnly: "The terrain at Yanmen Pass is steep and the army cannot move forward, so the Song people took advantage. This raid will definitely be fierce. I want the Song people to surrender and fight here!"

"yes."

The ministers bowed their heads.

Yelu Hongji then went to find the queen.

He walked outside Xiao Guanyin's house, waved to the two maids, and then stood outside the window.

"...The braised pork with salted vegetables is really not updated anymore..."

"Your Majesty sent people to look for the salted vegetables and pork, but they never came back... Countless people in Daliao want to please me, but I only like salted vegetables and pork..."

"Empress, I guess I haven't found her yet."

"How is it possible?" Xiao Guanyin's voice was filled with anger: "That kind of person... she can write so many outstanding women, and her words come from her heart. The salted vegetables and braised pork must be a woman with a clear heart and a clear heart. That temperament is unforgettable at first sight...how could you not find it?"

"Mother, now that the Liao and Song people are at war with each other, and the army has all moved south, why don't you stop reading the book? So as not to make His Majesty angry."

"There's blood all over the place after beating, why do you need to beat? Everyone sit down and take a good rest... Isn't it as bad as when Emperor Renzong was around?"

"That's wishful thinking!"

The door was pushed open, and Yelu Hongji strode in.

.

"I have met His Majesty."

Yelu Hongji looked at the blessed Xiao Guanyin and snorted coldly: "I will send my army south. In ten days at most, we will raid the Song Dynasty people. What kind of salted vegetables and meat? When I reach Bianliang, I will capture her." As a concubine, you can sleep with her and talk at night!"

"His Majesty……"

Xiao Guanyin said boldly: "Why don't you sit down and have a nice chat?"

"From the moment I vomited blood, the people of Liao and Song Dynasty had no room to turn around. Victory, only victory can avenge their shame!"

Yelu Hongji's eyes were full of anger. He picked up the book on the table and took a closer look. Look! It changes people’s temperament.”

"yes"

Xiao Guanyin agreed and asked before Yelu Hongji went out: "Where are we going to fight this time? Is it possible for Daliao to win?"

Yelu Hongji stood outside the door and said, "Baozhou!"

"I have seen your majesty. Your majesty, the entire army that conquered Xixia has returned, but the Xixia people did not pursue them."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Yelu Hongji laughed loudly and turned around slowly, "That kid Li Liangzuo is quite wise. He knows that the people of Song Dynasty are the biggest threat, so he wants to turn enemies into friends with Daliao... Hahahaha!"

Xiao Guanyin was shocked and couldn't help but said: "Is this the alliance between Daliao and Xixia? The Song people are afraid that they will turn into powder!"

"Da Liao will win, I, will win!"

Yelu Hongji looked enthusiastic.

That mouthful of blood destroyed his prestige, so now he will pay back that humiliation with his own hands.

"Da Liao will win!"

Someone was cheering outside.

After losing to the Song Dynasty at Yanmen Pass, a strange atmosphere enveloped Daliao.

This atmosphere is like a cover, making people feel depressed.

Now that the good news has come, it seems like a sharp sword has pierced this cover.

"Hahahaha, Daliao will win!"

Xiao Guanyin walked out and looked at the Liao people cheering.

"Those who are killing each other seem to be strong now, but look at history. How can there be a country that is strong and not weak? When the time comes, the people of Song Dynasty will not be soft..."

There was a slight sadness on her eyebrows, "Is it possible to find salted vegetables and pork? Let someone tell her that the friendship between Daliao and Song Dynasty is gone. If she comes here, I will protect her. Either she goes further south..."

The maid next to her smiled bitterly and said, "Mother, we can't go!"

Xiao Guanyin shook her head, clasped her hands together, and prayed silently.

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