The next day, while resting in Fuyang, Liu Chengyou summoned the generals of the Longqi Army and organized a military meeting in response to the suggestions put forward by Guo Rong and Xiang Xun. Although he did not give a very convincing reason, he made it clear The issue of marching into the army can be regarded as a unified understanding.
On Yelu Deguang's side, the march was as slow as ever, but since passing through Anyang, the delays and harassment along the way were much less. A massacre was still very shocking, but after the news spread, it completely ignited the rest of the army. The resistance of the soldiers and civilians of the Southern Kingdom in prefectures and counties made the anti-Liao trend intensify.
If Liu Chengyou had followed the advice of Guo Rong and Xiang Xun and changed his direction, he would have found that his anti-Liao campaign in Hebei at this time would have been much smoother.
After the defeat of Fuyang, Yelu Jieli returned north to Handan, gathered up the defeated troops, and fled northward in a panic with the defeated troops, chasing Yelu Deguang's army. The battle of Fuyang shattered Yelu Jieli's self-confidence, and Long He was even more shocked by Qi Jun's fighting power, and he felt that he could not resist Liu Chengyou.
When Yelu Jieli and his men catch up with the main force, Yelu Deguang will enter Zhaozhou after passing Cizhou and passing through Mingzhou and Xingzhou and stationed in Zhaoqing County on the border of Zhao and Xing.
Zhaoqing is only two hundred miles away from Fuyang. Counting from Anyang, it can only travel more than twenty miles a day. There are many people and miscellaneous people, morale is weak, and the journey is not easy. In addition, the burden of vehicles and small cars is increased, and the speed of the march is reduced. One can imagine.
More than 100,000 people are scattered around the county. This time, not even a few camps have been set up. They will have to dismantle them the next day and continue on the road. The closer they get to the north, the Liao camp becomes more casual.
The atmosphere in the whole camp was very depressing. Not only the Jin people surrendered their soldiers, but the Yan soldiers and ministers also surrendered, including the Hu soldiers and the generals. Everyone looked depressed and felt bitter.
In the imperial tent, Yelv Deguang was furious, wandering back and forth in a hurry, angrily venting his anger to the ministers in the tent: "After such procrastination, when will I be able to return to Beijing! Ahem..."
Speaking of excitement, Yelu Deguang couldn't help but let out several violent coughs. His condition at this time was obviously not very good, with a red face, shortness of breath, and burning and restlessness.
Facing the angry Yelu Deguang, the civil and military officials in the imperial tent did not dare to answer. Yelu Deguang has been too irritable recently. If he does anything unsatisfactory, he will be severely punished or even killed.
But seeing his heavy cough, Yongkang King Yelu Ruan hurriedly came out of the queue and said with concern: "Your Majesty, please calm down and take care of yourself. I have already sent orders and strictly ordered all armies and departments to speed up the march. We have already arrived in Zhaozhou, and Zhongjing is to the north. Your Majesty No need to be too anxious..."
"I'm in good health!" This time, Yelv Deguang got rid of Yelu Ruan's support, pushed him away, and scolded: "Wu Xu, you have been very active recently! When will you be able to take my place and give orders? Already?"
Yelv Deguang's red eyes were full of viciousness. Hearing the heart-wrenching words, Yelv Ruan was startled, fell to his knees and replied tremblingly: "I don't dare!"
Cold sweat oozed out from Yelu Ruan's head unconsciously.
Yelu Ruan is the eldest son of Yelu Deguang's eldest brother, Yelu Bei, King of Dongdan. At first, Yelu Bei was a strong competitor for the Khitan king, and there was also a battle for the right to inherit the throne between the two. Yelu Deguang was also in charge of the Queen Mother.
With Ping's support, he finally smiled.
During the reign of Yelu Deguang, Yelu Bei was targeted and excluded in various ways, and had no choice but to flee south to the Later Tang Dynasty. During the transition between Tang and Jin Dynasties, he died in Luoyang.
Logically speaking, as the son of Yelu Bei, Yelu Ruan should be highly suspicious of Yelu Deguang, but the fact is that it is strange. Yelu Deguang loves this nephew who may threaten his power and treats him as his own son.
He relied on him very much, and he took him with him to conquer the Jin Dynasty in the south. While entrusting him with important tasks, he also let him lead the army.
But at this time, it can be seen from Yelu Deguang's words that there will be no suspicion.
Yelu Deguang stared coldly at this nephew who was tall and well-liked and loved by him. His eyes were cold and his rapid breathing did not mean any relief.
When the tense atmosphere made people feel breathless, a guard general came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Yelu Jieli has returned with his troops and is asking for an audience outside the tent!"
Finally something diverted Yelu Deguang's attention, and the atmosphere relaxed. Yelu Deguang turned his head and frowned and asked: "Yelü Deguang? Isn't he allowed to stay behind the Cizhou Palace? Without my order, how could he dare to come back?"
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Soon, Yelu Jieli came in, apologized anxiously, and told the story of the battle in Fuyang!
"What a Liu Jiazi!" Immediately afterwards, Yelu Deguang greeted him angrily: "What a loser! Tens of thousands of cavalry were defeated, and you still have the nerve to come back privately?"
Facing the furious Yelu Deguang, Yelu Jieli did not dare to refute, but just apologized.
"Come here, pull him out and kill him, in order to enforce military law!" Yelu Deguang was probably really angry and unsteady. He took two steps back, sat down on the bed, and immediately gave the order a little hysterically.
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With this order, on this summer night, it suddenly became a bit cold in the tent, and the officials were silent. Yelu Jieli raised his head and looked at the Liao Emperor in shock. He had expected to be punished after returning from the defeat, but he did not expect it.
Yelu Deguang actually wanted his life.
The others did not react, but the guard guarding the tent did not move slowly. He went directly in, held Yelu Jieli up and pulled him out to deal with it. Yelu Jieli quickly struggled and shouted for mercy.
In Yelu Jie, there are all ministers and important generals. No matter how he compares to others, there are still ministers from Liao who speak for him.
"What's the use of keeping these defeated generals!" But Yelu Deguang obviously couldn't listen, his eyes were red, and his murderous intention was not reduced: "The war horse was stolen by the soldiers (Luo Yanxuan's incident), and he dedicated it to
Hedong, I have already let him go. This time, he will be punished for both crimes. Pull him out!"
Looking at Yelu Deguang, Yelu Ruan, who had been kneeling aside, gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty, there is no general who is always victorious. Although General Xie Li is guilty,
But it won’t lead to death after all. Since the Southern Expedition, many achievements have been made. In view of past achievements, your Majesty, please give me a lighter sentence..."
After Yelu Ruan finished speaking, Yelu Deguang turned to stare at him, but his mood seemed to have stabilized: "Wu Xu, you are still so generous!"
It seemed that he had given up his previous suspicion, but his tone was a little incomprehensible. Looking at Yelu Jieli again, Yelu Deguang asked: "Where is the Liu family's child now? What's the situation in Cizhou?"
"The last general... I don't know the last general!" Seeing that Emperor Liao's attitude seemed to have changed, Yelu Jieli breathed a sigh of relief, but when he heard the question, he felt a little ashamed.
"Trash!" Yelu Deguang cursed and shook his face. Yelu Deguang glanced at Yelu Jieli with disgust and waved his hand: "Take away all official positions and let him raise horses!"
After being masturbated, Yelv Jieli had to express his gratitude with tears of gratitude, at least he had saved his life.
"Immediately send someone southward to investigate the situation of Liu's son's Hedong Army!" Yelu Deguang breathed a heavy sigh of relief, but Yelu Deguang could not suppress his inner rage, and his tone was very stern.
"My order is to continue to speed up tomorrow. Anyone who can't keep up will be killed!" Then, another cold military order was issued!
The Khitan civil and military personnel in the tent all had tense expressions and lowered their heads in an extremely cautious manner. Yelu Deguang has become increasingly moody and intimidating in recent times.
