Baicaokou, located at the northern end of Yanmen Road, is one of the eighteen dangerous passes of Yanmen. It is a very important part of Yanmen's defense system. It is divided into two forts, one in the south and one in the north, one short and one high. It is very layered and full of
Tall and towering, they are like two wild beasts that are integrated with the mountains, baring their teeth and claws, guarding the road to Yanmen going south.
Outside the mouth, more than 10,000 cavalrymen have been stationed for eight days. At first, Yelu's enemy forces personally inspected the terrain of Baicaokou and the Han army's garrison, thinking that it was strong, but the Han army was well prepared, but did not
Attack rashly.
When the Liao army approached the pass, the intruders were not friendly. Yang Ye responded with force and went to Beiguan in person. Facing the fierce Liao army, Yang Ye took the initiative to send an envoy to the Liao camp to ask about its purpose and issued a stern warning.
This move damaged the relationship between Han and Liao, and asked them to withdraw their troops for the sake of peace between the two countries.
This slightly weak rhetoric somewhat boosted Yelu Dilie's arrogance. He immediately replied to the Han envoy, saying that he came here because he heard that there was an evil tiger in the Yanmen generation, and he came specifically to hunt. Wherever he disturbed him, Yang Ye
Don't be frightened, please forgive him. He also said that if Yang Ye is interested, please lead his army out of the customs and hunt tigers with him. In order to show his magnanimity, he also personally entertained the Han envoys in the camp and gave them gifts.
Return to the castle.
After a "friendly" exchange between the two sides, they sharpened their knives in preparation for battle, and the chilling atmosphere of the war became more intense. As the defender, Yang Ye had to be more secure, mobilizing soldiers and ordnance, paying attention to the defense of the northern pass, and then firmly
Just keep an eye on the movements of the Liao army.
But Yelu Dilie was not like that. He was under pressure to attack. This pressure came from himself and his strong desire to perform meritorious service. Facing the Han army's defense, Yelu Dilie could not hold back after only four days.
So he sent his state and county soldiers to attack the fort with half-recruited and half-temporarily built attack weapons.
Compared with culture, technology and the Han population have a greater impact on the Khitan's national strength, and this is most intuitively reflected in equipment. Among the Liao army, in addition to the Pishi army and other subordinate armies, there are also a certain number of
The prefecture and county armies were mainly composed of Bohai people and Han people who entered the Liao Dynasty. At that time, they had suffered enough from the hardships of attacking Youzhou. In recent years, the Liao army also strengthened the construction of some siege troops and ordnance.
The Battle of Baicaokou started as a battle between the Han people and the Han army. The result was of course no surprise. The Liao army was completely defeated. Since ancient times, storming the city gates has been the last resort, and the Lieyu attack
A dangerous fortress guarded by elite soldiers. More than two hundred corpses were left in front of the Han army's fort. The Han army only shot arrows through the arrow windows on the fort.
Yelu Dilie's exploratory attack ended in failure, which also proved two points: it is not advisable to use force when the enemy is on guard, and Han soldiers are not of much use. There are more than 20 Han people in the Yunshuo area who have entered the Liao Dynasty.
However, because the connection with Senan was not broken, the sense of identity between the nation, bloodline, and culture has not completely dissipated.
The Han people who surrendered to the Liao State would not resist rashly and could be naturalized as soldiers. However, it was impossible for them to fight southward and attack with all their might without fear of death without paying some price.
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Although he was a little depressed after the failure in the first battle, it was still expected in Yelu Dilie's heart. However, as time went by, no progress was made, and no other way could be thought of, so his mood became irritable.
"Is there any other way to bypass it?" In the big tent, Yelu Dilie asked his subordinates. This way was blocked, and he obviously wanted to find another way.
The general is a general who has been garrisoning for many years. He has a certain understanding of the terrain in the south and tells what he knows about it: "In the Yanmen Fortresses, there is only this way, which is the most convenient way to reach the commanding heights of Yanmenguan City. In other places, in terms of dangerous fortresses,
, even worse than here, the Han army also built forts for defense..."
"As you said, if I want to overcome the barrier, I can only attack from this way?" Yelu Dilie frowned together.
"The Han army will defend to the death, and a strong attack will cause heavy casualties and may not be successful, so it is not advisable!" Yelusha, the deputy general sent by Yelujing, said.
After looking at him, Yelu Dilie's expression became a little gloomy and he said, "What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, before leaving, His Majesty warned not to attack by force, but to fight for the Han army's weaknesses. It is better to wait patiently for the time being and look for opportunities to fight!" Yelusha suggested.
Hearing what he said, Yelu Dilie was immediately unhappy. He was a little unhappy that he used Emperor Liao to suppress him, and immediately said: "Don't you think that I led the army south just for hunting? Although the enemy's defenses are strong, they are dead.
With only two hundred Han soldiers, should I be timid?"
It has entered May, and the hot weather has always been disliked by the northern people, which has made Yelu Dilie feel a little more irritable. Forcibly suppressing the fluctuations in his heart, Yelu Dilie thought for a while, then suddenly raised his head and said: "If we can
Find a way to lure the Han army out of Guanbao..."
"How to lure them out of seclusion?"
Yes, how to lure the enemy? Fake defeat, feint to retreat... Yelu Dilie had many ideas in his mind, but he may have a strategy, but it is not that easy to operate it well and implement it.
And the initiative is always in the hands of the Han army.
Yelu Dilie finally realized that it was not that easy to make achievements this time when he went south. He was alone and had no absolute strength. How could he defeat the enemy and make achievements?
When Yelu Dilie and his men were meditating hard and planning carefully how to lead the Han army out of Baicaokou without exposing any flaws, on May 3, they suddenly received a report that the Han army took the initiative to leave the border.
After hearing this, Yelu Dilie was shocked and overjoyed. Yelu Dilie personally led three thousand cavalry out of the camp to check the enemy's situation. In front of Baicaokou, one could clearly see the Han army of about two thousand people, backed by the pass.
The ridge formed a Queyue military formation, with swords, shields, spears and crossbows, and all the troops were closely matched and neat. Although there were not many people, they were very powerful.
Seeing the Liao army coming, Yang Ye once again sent a knight to tell him that he had been invited to leave the customs and wanted to hunt with Yelu Dilie. When he saw this letter, Yelu Dilie laughed loudly and stepped up his observation of the Han army's formation, only to find that
Make it clear that you are waiting for yourself to attack.
But seeing their formation, with their backs against the mountains, their sharp edges exposed, and the ferocious forest of spears, it was intimidating. This kind of formation was what the prairie cavalry hated the most. When Yelu dilie saw it, he also raised his brows. Although he had no actual combat experience,
Although he had experience, he still had basic knowledge, and he immediately said: "How dare the Han army come out? These southerners are used to playing with these square and round formations, hiding themselves under the turtle shell, which makes it difficult to get down."
mouth!"
"The Han army has few soldiers and can only fight in formations. Yang Ye dares to go out, but he has the courage. He is just afraid of having a plan!" Yelu Saji stood by and suggested to Yelu dilie: "Look at the Han army.
The formation is waiting for us to attack. If the king doesn't pay attention, the Han army's plan will definitely fail!"
"No!" Yelu dilie said with high spirits and confidence: "Send the order and move all the soldiers and horses in the camp to the front of the formation and prepare to attack! The Han army has come out on its own initiative. How can we, the Liao soldiers, be timid?
Don't be afraid, otherwise you will only make the Southerners laugh!"
After hearing what he said, Yelusha couldn't help but say in a persuasive tone: "Your Majesty——"
"I don't care what Yang Ye's plan is. Is it more difficult to attack his army than to attack his fort? Now that he is out, he will give me a chance to defeat the enemy and make achievements!" Yelu Dilie said loudly with bright eyes.
: "Besides, in this wilderness, our Daliao cavalry can be invincible, so why do we need to have so many scruples?"
"The Pishi Army is the most elite soldier in the Liao Dynasty. Why are you so timid in your actions?" Yelu Dilie couldn't help but fire at Yelusha: "Your Majesty sent you here to assist me in my achievements, not to teach you.
How did I fight!"
Being scolded by Yelu Dilie in this way, Yelusha couldn't help but darken his expression. He is also a noble of the Khitan clan. Although your status as King Anping is nobler, why should you be so humiliated? However, he is also concerned about his status and does not dare to argue with him.
Soon, under Yelu Dilie's military order, all the Liao camp's infantry and cavalry were dispatched to the Han army's formation at Baicaokou, forming a semi-encirclement formation, facing it from a distance.
Under the clear sky, among the white clouds and green fields, after seven years, another head-on collision between Han and Liao was about to begin.
