The north wind in winter is rough and without any warmth, blowing through the Monan grassland and sweeping through the wild grass. The wind is not biting, but it seems to be able to penetrate the skin and blood and cool people's hearts.
Of course, for Emperor Yelvxian of the Liao Dynasty, what was even more chilling was the tragic failure he had experienced not long ago. There were dark clouds above his head, and the whole world seemed to be dyed with a faint ink color. Standing on the bank of the Manarsong River, Yelvxian felt very sad in his heart.
Shrouded in a lingering shadow.
Surrounded by green pines, dense and towering, the Narzon River is still crystal clear, flowing slowly and slowly into the southeast with white water. After fleeing north, everyone temporarily relaxed their tense nerves, and a large number of Liao soldiers dismounted and entered the river.
Get water.
It was a busy and chaotic scene, with noisy voices, howling wind, and the neighing sounds of horses and animals intertwined together, making it even more desolate. Some generals were actively running around, performing their duties, trying to restrain the soldiers, waving their whips, and shouting
I broke my throat and achieved some results.
A retreat eventually led to a defeat. The interception of the Kangbao Yi Army played a key role. Although the Liao Emperor supervised the battle and the Liao Army's desperate assault, they could only block it for less than three days, but they still won the victory.
The arrival of Liu Tinghan and Li Hanqiong's army.
In the foothills and wilderness south of Baishuiluo, a war broke out between Han and Liao that was second only to the Liaohe River War since the Kaibao Northern Expedition. The fighting area reached from the Great Wall in the south to Baishuilu in the north. There were about 200,000 troops from both Han and Liao.
, launched a desperate struggle on the front of more than 70 miles from north to south. The soldiers were all exhausted, and for a time they fell into a melee and chaos.
But the consequences of this battle were more serious and deadly. In terms of military strength, the Liao army was not at an absolute disadvantage. However, during the pursuit and interception by the Han army, many Liao soldiers were overwhelmed and ran around and collapsed.
The last strategic army of the Liao Kingdom was severely damaged, and its soldiers suffered heavy casualties.
In fact, even Emperor Yelvxian fell into crisis several times. Only after the desperate rescue of a group of Suwei soldiers did he escape from the crisis of life and death. The price was the Suwei and Pishi elite troops, who were the core ruling force of the Liao Kingdom and defended the imperial power.
Suffering a crippling injury.
It only took one day from an orderly commanded evacuation to a disorderly and chaotic retreat. Although due to the lack of troops and the fatigue of the soldiers, the Han army braved chaos and risks in the encirclement and suppression battle from the beginning.
It wasn't a complete victory, but it was a victory after all.
In the process of retreat, the Liao army still lost a large number of troops and horses in the foothills of Yin Mountain, including the rear troops and horses led by the emperor's uncle Yelu Daoyin. As for the baggage and livestock, most of them were captured and eventually became the Han army.
of trophies.
The tribes were scattered in all directions, and countless people were killed. When things came to an end, Yelvxian could only choose to save himself. Under the protection of the royal guards, he hurriedly fled north, rout hundreds of miles away.
Yeluxian almost rolled off the horse, staggered when he landed, and almost fell. The general of the guard jumped off the horse in a hurry and tried to help him, but Yeluxian pushed him away.
Yelvxian's expression was dull, and he staggered toward the riverside. A group of Liao soldiers who were fetching water saw the emperor, and they all subconsciously stepped aside to give him space.
Yelvxian, on the other hand, ignored him and squatted beside the water. He poured the river water on his face, poured ice water on his face, and rubbed it hard several times, which made his face even redder. He felt as cold as a knife.
Also insignificant.
Lowering his head to comment on the unclear reflection on the water, Yelvxian's soul seemed to have just returned. It was not clear whether it was tears or river water, falling from the corners of his eyes.
At this time, Yelvxian was in a very embarrassed state, covered in mud and disheveled hair. The flashes of swords and swords kept flashing in his mind, and the sound of the Han army's pursuit seemed to still linger in his ears.
I made up my mind at the beginning and went south with high spirits, defeated the Han army and wreaked havoc in Shanyang. In the end, I still ended up losing my troops and fleeing hastily north. The victory of coming south was exposed after the Han army's counterattack peeled off the sweet skin.
The truth is the bitter fruit.
No matter whether it was done or not, Yelvxian held the water again and took two sips, feeling the coldness that penetrated his heart. He stood up, his blood surged, he felt dizzy for a while, and then he paused for a while, then he recovered and looked at the coldness in front of him.
Looking at the Narson River under the mist, Yelvxian murmured: "I don't know if I will have the chance to taste the taste of this water again in this life..."
"Your Majesty, you should take care of yourself and regain your confidence! Daliao still needs you to regroup. A defeat is not terrible. As long as you remain perseverant, you will eventually make a comeback!" Seeing Yelvxian regaining his vitality, Han Derang slowly walked closer to him.
He came forward, handed him a towel, and comforted him softly.
Upon hearing this, Yelvxian turned to look at Han Derang, who was also in embarrassment, and said bitterly: "Han Qing has profound knowledge. In your opinion, does Daliao still have a chance to make a comeback?"
Obviously, having personally experienced the feeling of defeat, Yelvxian's self-confidence was also severely hit. Feeling the desolation and bitterness in Yelvxian's tone, Han Derang was silent for a while and finally said: "Although we suffered successive defeats,
The foundation of the Liao Dynasty is still there. Even if it is unable to confront the Southern Dynasties head-on, it can wait for the future as long as it concentrates on development and raises the people. Although the Han army is strong now, how long can it last?
No undefeated imperial dynasty will eventually decline. The so-called prosperity will lead to decline. Today, the Southern Dynasties are huge and unrivaled, but the larger they are, the more bloated they are, and the more likely they are to have problems.
Your Majesty should follow the example of Taizu's past, even if he cleans up the matter from scratch and revives the Liao Dynasty..."
Hearing Han Derang's words, Yelvxian was touched, but his reaction was not strong. Looking at Han Derang talking eloquently, he pointed south: "Han Qing, for the Southern Dynasty, whose country is rising like the rising sun, is it too much to talk about its decline and fall?
A little early?"
This question made Handerang unable to help but sigh. He was originally trying to enlighten Yelvxian, but he never thought that he would take it so seriously. After thinking about it, he replied: "Hundreds of years ago, who would have thought that a person as powerful as the Sui Dynasty would become so powerful in the second generation?"
The Han Dynasty today is expanding too fast, just like the Sui Dynasty back then, with only one stupid successor! Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"
"It was their prince who led the Han Dynasty army to conquer Liaodong. After learning about his performance, do you think their prince is a foolish lord?" Yelvxian asked in return.
Han Derang: "The prince is a prince after all. Whether he can successfully inherit the throne is still doubtful. Since ancient times, a monarch as powerful as the Han Emperor, how could he tolerate a promising prince? Moreover, I heard that the Han Emperor had many heirs and many talents.
There is only one emperor, and this may become a major problem in the Southern Dynasties. Your Majesty should know how much impact the struggle for the right to inherit the throne will have on the country! This is true for Liao Dynasty, let alone the Han Dynasty? "
Han Derang was probably being smooth-talking, and he did not hesitate to hint at the past struggles and civil strife in the Liao Kingdom over the issue of succession to the throne. This, Xiran also brought back Yelvxian's memories.
"That's it! Han Qing, you don't have to persuade me anymore. Although this failure was disastrous and I was heartbroken, it still won't sink me completely!" Yelvxian also felt Han Derang's relief and sighed: "Han Dynasty
It is not our turn to care about the future, and it is futile to speculate. The situation Daliao is currently facing is what we need to face! After this setback, I even have no shame in going back to Beijing! I don’t know what the situation is in Beijing.
So what about Mobei, can we still feel safe?"
Han Derang couldn't help but be silent about this. Of course he knew that in the long and fierce war, the situation of the Liao Kingdom was not optimistic. It was on the verge of collapse. However, this time the army that went to the capital went south and suffered a heavy setback. After returning,
, if you are not careful, Daliao will end up falling apart.
In the past, the Liao court was powerful enough to intimidate all parties and suppress the grassland tribes. But now, due to war and military service, the tribes of Uighur and Tatar descent are full of complaints, and even the tribes inside and outside the Khitan have a tendency to alienate.
Under such circumstances, Han Derang did not dare to think deeply about what kind of mess Yelvxian would face after returning to Mobei...
"Your Majesty, the strength of the Southern Dynasties originated from the Han Emperor. You were at the peak of your spring and Autumn period, while the Han Emperor is already old. You have plenty of time to wait for the future..." But no matter what, life must go on, and Han Derang must also go on.
Cheer up Yelvxian.
"Okay, just take a look at your eyes!" Although Yelvxian was a little impatient, Han Derang's "nagging" finally cheered up Yelvxian.
